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[] | 2016-08-31T12:47:44 | null | 2016-08-31T12:54:14 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fjulie-scoops-3-500-to-spend-in-glasswells-1-7554175.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7554174.1472644432!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Julie scoops £3,500 to spend in Glasswells | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Two Glasswells customers have each won £3,500 to spend in the family home furnishings stores in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.
They entered a contest as part of the company’s 70th anniversary celebrations by answering the question - ‘which celebrity was born in 1946: Shirley Bassey, Stephen Fry or Joanna Lumley?’. The answer was Joanna Lumley and all correct entries were put into a draw with 260 finalists chosen at random and invited to a grand final on Saturday.
The grand final question asked ‘which year did Glasswells open its first shop -1926, 1936 or 1946?’. Winners and runners-up were chosen from the entries who answered 1946.
The first place winners were Paul Reading in Ipswich and Julie Sharp in Bury. Second place prizes of £150 went to Andrew Sharp, of Needham Market, and Michelle Holden, of Stowmarket, and the £70 third-place prize went to Mrs Stannard, of Saffron Walden, and John Scarfe, Felixstowe. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/julie-scoops-3-500-to-spend-in-glasswells-1-7554175 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/b8985d29a05c6e2fab9b94edcee9efea27768b535216cf17049f5aee4f6d10e2.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:48:13 | null | 2016-08-27T17:32:41 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcharitable-trip-takes-students-to-malawi-1-7547542.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7547536.1472315530!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Charitable trip takes students to Malawi | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Culford sixth formers have just returned from their eighth trip to Malawi where they worked on charity projects to help some of the poorest people in the region.
During the two-week trip, the 17 students also visited schools, orphanages and even a prison.
Project initiator, Andy Deane, head of languages at Culford Senior School, said: “It was so rewarding to see the pupils return to Culford with their eyes wide open as to the challenges faced by Malawi and its dear people.
“They return in the knowledge that they have helped in every possible way through their fundraising and voluntary work. We look forward to our return in 2017.”
The students refurbished two classrooms at Nankhufi School, serviced and repaired bore holes, and built a new energy efficient stove for the village to help combat the deforestation in Africa. As part of the Good Food Project, nutrient rich meals to hundreds of school children and villagers, aiming to encourage children to stay in school by offering them a hot meal.
Pupils also implemented Project My Girl, which provides PSHCE education for girls in Malawi and distributes sanitary kits.
The money for this expedition was raised by the pupils and through sponsorship from The Rosetta Trust. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/charitable-trip-takes-students-to-malawi-1-7547542 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/d82ebd31c253d91ad7a3effe8417bad07b4f50ff67b5fec928fa8a08688a6241.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:47:31 | null | 2016-08-30T13:07:32 | A 66.4-mile cycle ride would be a tough challenge for most people but for Paul Clark there is an extra difficulty. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fpaul-gets-on-his-bike-to-say-a-big-thank-you-to-mildenhall-cheerleaders-1-7550584.json | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/paul-gets-on-his-bike-to-say-a-big-thank-you-to-mildenhall-cheerleaders-1-7550584 | en | null | Paul gets on his bike to say a big thank you to Mildenhall cheerleaders | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A 66.4-mile cycle ride would be a tough challenge for most people but for Paul Clark there is an extra difficulty.
When he takes to the road on September 25, it will be only five months after one of his legs was amputated above the knee.
Paul, from St John’s Close, Mildenhall, came up with the idea of a charity bike ride while recovering from surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
“I had a bike, but I haven’t done anything major for years,” he said. “But I started training in May. A week after my surgery I used the video gym at Addenbrooke’s.
“I thought, if I was going to get back on a bike, I’d do it to raise money.”
He chose the not-for-profit Suffolk Stars cheerleading and gym group, which meets at Mildenhall’s Dome leisure centre, and to which his daughter Ella belongs.
“My wife works, so she couldn’t take Ella but the other mums and dads made sure she was collected while I was in hospital,” he said. “The support I’ve had from family, friends and the mums and dads from the cheerleading group has been outstanding.”
So once he had his artificial leg, he set to training to show his gratitude with the target of raising £5,000 for new equipment for the Stars.
“I was doing a lot better than I thought I would be after the operation, so the consultant last week discharged me,” Paul said.
But that was not before the consultant and his wife backed the ride to the tune of £200. His planned route is to cycle from Mildenhall to Mundford, Downham Market, Ely and back to Mildenhall.
You can sponsor him at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/paul-clark-532 | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/paul-gets-on-his-bike-to-say-a-big-thank-you-to-mildenhall-cheerleaders-1-7550584 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/6fbc2650fa75666a701973aedb4992d7556c2b7cd56f2a444ded3601ff63b011.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:46:37 | null | 2016-08-27T17:14:23 | The creator of the award-winning ‘Rubbish Diet’ will be playing a big ‘Binformation’ role in the opening of a new secondary school next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fwaste-campaigner-to-take-librarian-role-at-new-bury-school-1-7547507.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7547506.1472314491!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Waste campaigner to take librarian role at new Bury school | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The creator of the award-winning ‘Rubbish Diet’ will be playing a big ‘Binformation’ role in the opening of a new secondary school next month.
Zero waste campaigner Karen Cannard who will be taking her place as librarian at Sybil Andrews Academy, with promoting sustainability among her key tasks.
She said: “I will be the lead on sustainability at Sybil Andrews and, in particular, bringing in the zero waste challenge. From day one, it will be about how we can make the best of the resources around us including recycling and waste provision.”
The school is due to open with 200 students initially being taught at the former St James Middle School before moving into a purpose-built new building by January.
Karen is planning to incorporate her vast experience into the students’ education and their understanding of the wider world.
She said: “The Rubbish Diet was an education in itself. People can see how passionate I am about motivating people to learn more and know more about the world around them. I am really proud with what we have achieved.
“I want to help engage students’ curiosity with learning and bring knowledge alive. I am delighted to play my part in such an exciting project as Sybil Andrews Academy.”
After completing her master’s degree in librarianship at Loughborough University, Karen first took up the zero waste challenge in 2008 – before introducing it across the UK and blogging ‘The Rubbish Diet’ ever since.
Andy Prestoe, principal of Sybil Andrews Academy, said: “We wanted to teach students about sustainability from the off, so we were delighted to be able to appoint someone of Karen’s stature.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/waste-campaigner-to-take-librarian-role-at-new-bury-school-1-7547507 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/fa024062a55b955b1986a4085622c79ff46a2d9ed2f4e292b94c681f421031b4.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:14 | null | 2016-08-14T09:00:25 | Textile artist and bestselling author, Helen M. Stevens, a member of the prestigious Society of Women Artists, opens her 18th one woman show at the Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds on August 16, with a public launch on Saturday, August 20 from 2pm–4pm. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fleading-artist-to-hold-a-new-one-woman-show-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7512006.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7512005.1470320870!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Leading artist to hold a new one woman show in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Textile artist and bestselling author, Helen M. Stevens, a member of the prestigious Society of Women Artists, opens her 18th one woman show at the Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds on August 16, with a public launch on Saturday, August 20 from 2pm–4pm.
After 35 years at the top of her profession, 12 books and a series of overseas tours, including to Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada, she now plans to step back from teaching, lecturing and major exhibitions to concentrate on more personal art and writing.
Her show ‘Curtain Call’ might be just that - a last opportunity to see a large body of her contemporary work at a single venue.
With exhibits ranging from work created over the last three years especially for this event, to pieces which have formed the basis for masterclasses, overseas tours and, most recently, her widely acclaimed new series of e-books and patterns, this is a fascinating insight to work of an artist who has made a lasting and unique contribution to the genre.
There is even the opportunity to acquire original, signed, page proofs from her bestselling books.
Part of the exhibition profits will be donated to the WWF in support of the Amur leopard, a rare, endangered species whose image forms the signature icon for the exhibition.
The exhibition continues until September 11. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/leading-artist-to-hold-a-new-one-woman-show-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7512006 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/1657cda80f18a86feeede9a87ab756d88ae27c7db9c6ed11fefcbe9eb6c07d88.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:51 | null | 2016-08-24T16:24:38 | Police have reopened the A14 and A134 at Bury St Edmunds which had been closed for about one-and-a-half hours this afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fa14-and-a134-at-bury-st-edmunds-have-reopened-1-7542099.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6831637.1472053136!/image/image.jpg | en | null | A14 and A134 at Bury St Edmunds have reopened | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-27T10:47:21 | null | 2016-08-27T09:49:54 | Dan Halsey is optimistic he can give trophy-starved fans of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers something to shout about by clinching the National League Pairs title with Jon Armstrong at King’s Lynn on Saturday, writes Graham Clark. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fspeedway%2Fhalsey-targets-national-league-pairs-glory-for-the-fen-tigers-1-7544074.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544073.1472135756!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Halsey targets National League Pairs glory for the Fen Tigers | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Dan Halsey is optimistic he can give trophy-starved fans of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers something to shout about by clinching the National League Pairs title with Jon Armstrong at King’s Lynn on Saturday, writes Graham Clark.
Although drawn in a tough looking Group A alongside the likes of Eastbourne Eagles and Cradley Heathens, the Fen Tigers heat leader, who finished second in the Laurels at Sittingbourne on Monday, believes he and Armstrong can upstage their more fancied rivals at the Adrian Flux Arena.
“There are a couple of outstanding pairs," said Halsey.
"Obviously Eastbourne have Adam Ellis, while Cradley have Max Clegg and Ashley Morris and Rye House have Ben Morley and Rob Branford.
“But I don’t think anyone is stronger than me and Jon. I remember going there last year and Jon was riding for the Stoke Potters and he was near on unbeatable so hopefully he can do the same this year.
“Now we have got Jon back in top form and I’m riding well I think we can go there and win the Pairs on Saturday."
The Fen Tigers made it seven consecutive home wins in the National League on Sunday with a crushing 60-29 victory over the Cradley Heathens.
Although visiting captain Max Clegg ensured the shares were spoiled in the opening heat it was one-way traffic thereafter with the hosts chalking up a total of seven 5-1s on their way to a 31-point success over their arch rivals.
While there were two heat wins for a rejuvenated Alfie Bowtell, and four for Halsey, it was 15-year old reserve Jordan Jenkins who stole the show with a paid 13 total which included three heat wins.
"I wanted to get more than last time and I wanted double figures but that exceeded my expectations," said Jenkins.
"The team ride with Jon Armstrong in heat 10 felt good, so did the one when I cut back to pass Luke Chessell in heat 12."
The Fen Tigers will take on the Coventry Storm at Brandon in the National League on Friday (9pm) before entertaining the Rye House Raiders at West Row on Sunday (3.30pm).
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 60: J Armstrong 12+5, K Hughes R/R; C Coles 8+2, A Bowtell 9+1, D Halsey 14, S Bebee 5+2, J Jenkins 12+1.
Cradley Heathens 29: M Clegg 11, J Purchase R/R, L Chessell 5, R Andrews 4, E Perks (G) 6, B Basford 0, B Andrews 3. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/speedway/halsey-targets-national-league-pairs-glory-for-the-fen-tigers-1-7544074 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/efb663ae25238710bb31b4f491afb0aefb3a64657754cba7138c1e82102cee04.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:14 | null | 2016-08-11T14:08:12 | Take a rock and roller coaster ride through a life spent in music, and on the front lines of some of the world’s most extreme and dangerous countries. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthe-adventures-of-andy-kershaw-1-7522459.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7522455.1470920841!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The adventures of Andy Kershaw | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Take a rock and roller coaster ride through a life spent in music, and on the front lines of some of the world’s most extreme and dangerous countries.
Broadcaster and journalist Andy Kershaw brings his one-man show, The Adventures of Andy Kershaw to The Apex on September 4.
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After promoting major rock gigs at Leeds University, Andy was Billy Bragg’s driver and roadie before going on to present Whistle Test and Live Aid for the BBC. A passionate music enthusiast, he is a man with an obsessive curiosity about the world.
Over a 25-year career, he has worked for the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, shared an office with John Peel for 12 years, hosted a BBC radio show pioneering extraordinary music from all over the world, and has amassed a record collection that weighs more than seven tons.
He is also a serious foreign correspondent for BBC Radio News, Radio 4’s ‘From Your Own Correspondent’, and for The Observer, The Independent and The Daily Telegraph.
He has reported from three civil wars and one volcanic eruption, and from some of the world’s most dangerous and secretive countries, including Iraq, Sierra Leone, North Korea, Angola and Haiti.
Andy was one of very few journalists to be an eyewitness to the Rwanda genocide. Andy has also won more Sony Radio awards than any other broadcaster.
Described by Stephen Fry as ‘the finest British broadcaster bar none’, Andy is a regular reporter for BBC1’s The One Show.
Fascinating and often hilarious, Adventures with Andy Kershaw propels you through his life with a sense of moment‐by‐moment aliveness, outrage, wit, exuberance and searing honesty.
This two hour audio-visual presentation has become a hugely successful highlight of many literary festivals - including a sold-out appearance at Hay on Wye.
Tickets are £13. To book, call 01284 758000, or visit www.theapex.co.uk. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/the-adventures-of-andy-kershaw-1-7522459 | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/994f45d1b67712096c0740fcaf21b552d0c0434a83e26ed97052544b39f1bd69.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:16 | null | 2016-08-25T19:35:53 | Lizards, snakes and insects brought a summer of fun activities to an end in Bury St Edmunds’ arc shopping centre on Monday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fcreepy-crawlies-prove-a-hit-with-youngsters-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7543980.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544005.1472128885!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Creepy crawlies prove a hit with youngsters in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Lizards, snakes and insects brought a summer of fun activities to an end in Bury St Edmunds’ arc shopping centre on Monday.
Youngsters gathered in Charter Square for their chance to stroke a monitor lizard, hold a royal python and get up closer and personal with a tarantula and praying mantis in the last of a series of weekly Noah’s Arc events.
Five-year-old Cooper Flurrie with Anastasia, a red-tailed boa constrictor
Brook Huber, of Wretton, near King’s Lynn, was in town with her three children and said her four-year-old son, Blake, was ‘pretty eager’ to hold the millipede.
“Just to be able to see these animals that they wouldn’t usually get a chance to see and learn a bit more about them is pretty cool,” she said.
Mia Frania, of Bury, thought the ‘creepy crawlies’ were a lot fun and was surprised by how interested her children were in the unusual creatures.
“I don’t think they’re brave enough to hold them but it’s been nice for them to see,” she said.
Six-year-old Lou Lou Eccles with Crush, a Hermann's tortoise
Helen Stone was holidaying at Lackford Lakes with her husband and son, both named Jack, when they found out about the free event online and decided to pay Bury a visit.
“It’s soft,” said nine-year-old Jack after stroking the python.
Arc centre manager Colin Roberts’ favourite ‘attraction’ was the ‘lovely’ Princess Jasmine, a tarantula.
“I think spiders are wonderful creatures,” he said.
Rosco, a Savannah/Bosc nonitor
The Noah’s Arc events were a resounding success and Mr Roberts is in ‘no doubt’ they will be returning to the arc again next year.
“It’s a shame it’s finished now to be honest – five weeks has gone so quickly,” he said. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/creepy-crawlies-prove-a-hit-with-youngsters-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7543980 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/46fccab3b814d1f27a093bb5344cd7886c3d1df0fca8bafdc67ef37ce88b67db.json |
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Wonderful memories of three incredible performers - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world.
Now in their 15th year the show goes from strength to strength and its all totally live both musically and vocally.
The Rat Pack Orchestra are more than just great musicians as they are a show band who also join in the fun as do The Fabulous Vegas Showgirls who also add a touch of glamour to proceedings.
Every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, That’s Amore, Mack The Knife plus many more of your favourites.
With an abundance of class and style they take you on a trip back in time to vintage Las Vegas hip with their timeless soiree that still remains the coolest party around.
For tickets please call the box office on 01284 758 000 or book online at www.theapex.co.uk
To see, hear and get more information about the Rat Pack, visit their website at www.ratpack.biz | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/come-fly-with-the-rat-pack-iin-bury-st-edmunds-1-7520236 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/b9950f2b0afadf4a3c5b009863741a8e7d8ff400f3133036f4eafd631a3a5b28.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:14 | null | 2016-08-18T16:00:00 | Mark Wallis will have plenty of interest in the Category One races at Monmore Green, Romford and Towcester over the next three days. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fhectic-schedule-sees-wallis-go-in-search-of-category-one-glory-1-7533134.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533133.1471523699!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hectic schedule sees Wallis go in search of Category One glory | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Mark Wallis will have plenty of interest in the Category One races at Monmore Green, Romford and Towcester over the next three days.
Starting this evening, the Lakenheath-based trainer has seen Ferryforth Fran advance through to the final of the Ladbrokes Summer Classic.
However, after being handed trap four at Monmore, Wallis does not have high hopes for the 2013 dog.
“He is a great dog but has a very slim chance of winning this one,” said Wallis.
“This will be his third major final, yet this is a real quality race and he has done well to make it.
“It is a bit like a two-mile horse running in a one mile race — he might find it hard to keep up with the pace.
“He is not totally without a chance, but it is going to be very tough.”
At Romford 24 hours later, the heats for the Champions Stakes are due to get under way.
Wallis won the event last year with Patchys Kerry, but the 2013 dog has since been switched to David Pruhs’ kennel by the owner.
Even so, the Imperials Kennel handler is still planning to enter four or five dogs as he goes in search of back-to-back glory.
“We are entering at least Swift Whirlwind and Tellhimjohn, both of whom have very good chances.
“It is a title that we will be doing our best to retain.”
Saturday sees Domino Storm go in the semi-finals of the Lowther Stakes at Towcester.
The bitch will take some good form into the meeting, having triumphed during last week’s heat.
“She is the favourite but she is going to have to do everything right to win what is a tough competition,” said Wallis. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/other-sport/hectic-schedule-sees-wallis-go-in-search-of-category-one-glory-1-7533134 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/59edae28e7bd36d9fce136864f7bc2520d98350fde3abfa0d63dd8df0d81479d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:32 | null | 2016-08-26T09:55:57 | West Row is gearing itself up for an influx of cyclists over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with the Mildenhall Cycling and Fun Day taking place this Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fmildenhall-cycling-and-fun-day-takes-place-this-weekend-1-7544107.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544104.1472129802!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mildenhall Cycling and Fun Day takes place this weekend | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | West Row is gearing itself up for an influx of cyclists over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with the Mildenhall Cycling and Fun Day taking place this Sunday.
This event replaces the Mildenhall Cycling Rally and is being held at the picturesque venue that surrounds the West Row Village Hall complex.
“The Rally was known throughout the UK’s cycling community as one of the best all-round cycling weekends that appealed to cyclists of all ages and especially families,” said Mark Burchett, the chairman of the organisers, Mildenhall Cycling Club.
“The one-day event is purely an interim measure allowing us to fully test the facilities at the new venue before we return to a three-day festival in 2017.”
As a prelude to the Cycling and Fun Day, a quiz night is being held on Saturday evening, where teams of up to six participants can enter.
The grass-track forms the centrepiece of the one-day event on Sunday, with a full day of racing planned from 10am, starting with the juvenile riders (under-16s) in the morning and then the seniors in the afternoon.
The highlight on track will be the British Cycling National 400m Championship, with the presentation of the medals at 3.30pm to be followed by a free to enter one-lap race for children.
There will also be a Watt Bike 250m Challenge for riders to test their speed, as well as regular traders from the Rally’s trade show on site.
A social ride for ladies starts at 10am and will include a cafe stop, while on the touring front there will be 57, 100, 160 and 200km rides organised by Cyclists Touring Club Suffolk.
A mega bouncy castle and face painting will also be there throughout the afternoon.
Entry is just £2 for adults and £1 for children and for more information go to www.mildenhallrally.org.uk | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/other-sport/mildenhall-cycling-and-fun-day-takes-place-this-weekend-1-7544107 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/d6af94061c9d8c2ddfefd019d78eef96ed8e691a4baf6368bb56e38b55cc3ed9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:04 | null | 2016-08-25T09:00:17 | Foodies can look forward to two days of treats over the bank holiday weekend as Ourburystedmunds serves up its annual food and drink festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-leisure%2Fdelicious-treats-on-offer-at-bury-st-edmunds-food-and-drink-festival-1-7539428.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7543403.1472122692!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Delicious treats on offer at Bury St Edmunds food and drink festival | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Foodies can look forward to two days of treats over the bank holiday weekend as Ourburystedmunds serves up its annual food and drink festival.
The free event – now in its fifth year – has become an annual favourite in the town and gets underway on Sunday when Galton Blackiston, from North Norfolk’s Michelin-starred Morston Hall, is the special guest.
On Monday, James Tanner will be in the Aga Rangemaster theatre kitchen outside Moyses Hall on Cornhill.
Business Improvement District (BID ) organisation Ourburystedmunds chief executive Mard Cordell said: “This weekend celebrates food and drink and the very best of what’s on offer on our doorstep in and around Bury St Edmunds to international cuisine.”
There will be stalls selling all kinds of food and drink, the ever-popular Ourburystedmunds beach and a new attraction this year will be the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in the grounds of the Cathedral, offering Alice in Wonderland-themed drop-in family activities.
For youngsters, there will be a range of activities in and around town. Visit: www.ourburystedmunds.com/foodanddrinkfestival for more information. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/delicious-treats-on-offer-at-bury-st-edmunds-food-and-drink-festival-1-7539428 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/358b6b21b6e2f920610c23ad1d3c971134b75f70f957c8f5eab553e6a541712b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:24 | null | 2016-08-26T09:48:44 | MARSHALL HATCHICK | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fworlington-lose-out-at-home-to-hadleigh-in-high-scoring-clash-1-7544069.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544068.1472135789!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Worlington lose out at home to Hadleigh in high-scoring clash | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | MARSHALL HATCHICK
TWO COUNTIES
CHAMPIONSHIP
DIVISION ONE
Worlington 314-4 lost to
Hadleigh 315-5
by five wickets
Worlington were defeated by a five-wicket margin in a high-scoring affair when they took on relegation-threatened Hadleigh at the weekend.
Batting first, Worlington amassed 314-4 from their 50 overs with centuries from Jimmy Watson (113) and Chris Baugh (108), who shared a third wicket stand of 176 runs.
After tea, Worlington’s opening bowling pair of Sean Cooper (1-16) and Steve Flack (1-38) then kept Hadleigh in check early on, reducing them to 54-2 with a wicket apiece.
Craig Woollard soon followed up, collecting his first wicket of the afternoon when he removed Mark Simmonds for 32.
However, Marlon Dias and Tom Piddington posted a fourth wicket stand of 168 to wrestle back control for the visitors.
Dias eventually fell for 69, and although Woollard (2-56) picked up a second wicket towards the close, Piddington was in fine form, finishing unbeaten on a match-winning score of 153.
Worlington, however, hold onto fourth spot in Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division One, ahead of a trip to Haverhill this Saturday (1pm).
n In Division Five, Worlington II made the journey to face their Witham counterparts and the title-chasing Essex side were victorious by a nine-wicket margin.
Half-centuries from 16-year-old Matt Wittish (62) and Terry Small (52) helped Worlington post a score of 191-8 from their innings.
Witham passed the total inside 41 overs and for the loss of just one wicket, finishing on 192-1 to claim the win.
n Worlington Academy enjoyed a five-wicket win at home to Battisford and District in Hunts County Bats Suffolk League Division Four on Sunday.
Wittish, Shaun Lister and Jake Goodall all took two wickets each to restrict Battisford to 147-9, before Dan Abbs (49) and Wittish (46) steered Worlington to 149-5 to secure a 10th win in a row. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/cricket/worlington-lose-out-at-home-to-hadleigh-in-high-scoring-clash-1-7544069 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/ee96fffec5f668623df49a6cc5fb69d384df55be533e786207fe2a0884b4dcb0.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:46:33 | null | 2016-08-27T12:14:17 | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision at Lynford, between Thetford and Mundford, yesterday evening (Friday, August 26). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fupdate-man-dies-in-a134-collision-in-lynford-1-7547340.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6492527.1472296620!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE: Man dies in A134 collision in Lynford | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision at Lynford, between Thetford and Mundford, yesterday evening (Friday, August 26).
The incident was shortly before 8pm on the A134 Mundford Road near to the junction with Santon Road.
A blue and white Suzuki GSXR, travelling towards Lynford, left the road and collided with a tree.
The rider of the Suzuki, a man aged in his 30s, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident and was re-opened just after midnight.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information concerning the riding manner of the Suzuki prior to the incident.
Witnesses should contact PC Andrew Miles from Swaffham Police Station on 101.
Clarification: A Vauxhaull mentioned in an earlier version of this story witnessed the incident. Police previously said it was involved in the collision with the Suzuki but they have since clarified that this was not the case. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/update-man-dies-in-a134-collision-in-lynford-1-7547340 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/766982a3e73bc8f8dbf224242463f6a7eb9c4ab213e3bc91a24b070dff61e31a.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T18:46:53 | null | 2016-08-28T18:19:14 | Vandals are believed to have wrenched off the crown from the iconic wolf sculpture on Southgate Green roundabout in Bury St Edmunds. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fvandals-wrench-off-steel-crown-from-wolf-sculpture-on-bury-roundabout-1-7548214.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7548213.1472404737!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Vandals ‘wrench off’ steel crown from wolf sculpture on Bury roundabout | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Vandals are believed to have wrenched off the crown from the iconic wolf sculpture on Southgate Green roundabout in Bury St Edmunds.
Martyn Taylor, chairman of the Bury Society, said the steel crown has been ‘broken off’ from the Abbey stones on which it was attached.
He said a member of the Society noticed it and took the crown to Bury police station for safe keeping.
Mr Taylor believes the crown was taken off on Friday night.
The crown was attached to a metal pole which ran through the centre of the Abbey stones and the pole was cemented into the ground.
The sculpture, installed in November 2013 and commissioned by the Society’s Bury in Bloom group, represents the legendary wolf guarding the crown of St Edmund.
The wolf was created by Ben Loughrill and the crown was fashioned by Nigel Kaines, from Designs on Metal, in Stowlangtoft.
Melanie Lesser, co-ordinator of Bury in Bloom, said they had tried to make the crown ‘as secure as possible’ when it was installed.
“You can’t just pull it out - they must have had to twist it off,” she said,
She said she had asked Mr Kaines to reinstall it.
“People love the wolf. It’s very disappointing for residents and visitors alike. I hope it can be mended and restored. We will have to make it even more secure,” Mrs Lesser said.
It follows vandalism to the Blanchard Planter, in St Mary’s Square, in July after one of its stone urns was overturned.
Mr Taylor said: “What is wrong with people just recently the urn damaged in St Mary’s Square and now this.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/vandals-wrench-off-steel-crown-from-wolf-sculpture-on-bury-roundabout-1-7548214 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/77b5c372d8cecdc4882def1f8aeb2e14691e5d5e54e2fe72505403ef6488a161.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:46:35 | null | 2016-08-27T17:32:41 | Culford sixth formers have just returned from their eighth trip to Malawi where they worked on charity projects to help some of the poorest people in the region. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fcharitable-trip-takes-students-to-malawi-1-7547542.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7547536.1472315530!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Charitable trip takes students to Malawi | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Culford sixth formers have just returned from their eighth trip to Malawi where they worked on charity projects to help some of the poorest people in the region.
During the two-week trip, the 17 students also visited schools, orphanages and even a prison.
Project initiator, Andy Deane, head of languages at Culford Senior School, said: “It was so rewarding to see the pupils return to Culford with their eyes wide open as to the challenges faced by Malawi and its dear people.
“They return in the knowledge that they have helped in every possible way through their fundraising and voluntary work. We look forward to our return in 2017.”
The students refurbished two classrooms at Nankhufi School, serviced and repaired bore holes, and built a new energy efficient stove for the village to help combat the deforestation in Africa. As part of the Good Food Project, nutrient rich meals to hundreds of school children and villagers, aiming to encourage children to stay in school by offering them a hot meal.
Pupils also implemented Project My Girl, which provides PSHCE education for girls in Malawi and distributes sanitary kits.
The money for this expedition was raised by the pupils and through sponsorship from The Rosetta Trust. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/charitable-trip-takes-students-to-malawi-1-7547542 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/4681cfe7b5a121a90db06b446e59b41cd434698346c5a1f3aa21b488013b7a55.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:49:55 | null | 2016-08-24T10:00:03 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fnew-production-at-cambridge-arts-theatre-is-a-tender-tale-of-transatlantic-friendship-1-7521805.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7521804.1470908369!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New production at Cambridge Arts Theatre is a tender tale of transatlantic friendship | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Hollywood and Broadway legend, Stefanie Powers, stars as Helene Hanff in a major new production of 84 Charing Cross Road at Cambridge Arts Theatre.
Starring alongside her will be Clive Francis as Frank Doel, reprising the role he played to critical acclaim in 2015.
Adapted from Helene Hanff’s best-selling book, 84 Charing Cross Road has been delighting audiences since its premiere in 1981.
A tender and heart-warming tale of transatlantic friendship, this bittersweet comedy is based on the extraordinary true story of the remarkable relationship that developed over 20 years between a vivacious New York writer and a London bookseller.
Through their exchange of humorous and often intimate correspondence a snapshot of Britain from the post-war 1940’s to the swinging 60’s is revealed, alongside a touching human story that still resonates today.
Stefanie Powers plays Helene Hanff. A star of stage and screen, with a career spanning over 50 years, Powers is best known for her role opposite Robert Wagner in Hart to Hart, which ran over five series and eight TV movies between 1979 and 1996.
Her extensive film and TV credits include McLintock!, The Magnificent Seven Ride Again, The Rockford Files, The Bionic Woman, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. Clive Francis plays Frank Doel.
Francis’ recent credits include Les Blancs (National Theatre), Enron, The Madness of King George III (West End), The Queen and Mr Turner; he will shortly be appearing in the major new Netflix drama, The Crown, written by Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Audience).
84 Charing Cross Road premiered at Salisbury Playhouse in 1981 before transferring to the West End and Broadway.
This new production, premiering at Salisbury Playhouse in 2015, is produced by Cambridge Arts Theatre and Lee Dean.
The play was also adapted into a film in 1987, starring Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench and Anne Bancroft as Helene, who won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/new-production-at-cambridge-arts-theatre-is-a-tender-tale-of-transatlantic-friendship-1-7521805 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/d5c795233d7396e9ca2bc0a7029817c27a112ac1a2697daf91b411dbca9237ea.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:45 | null | 2016-08-25T11:20:18 | The Iceni Academy at Methwold are celebrating improved GCSE results this year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fmethwold-s-iceni-academy-show-gcse-improvement-1-7543298.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7543553.1472123463!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Methwold’s Iceni Academy show GCSE improvement | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The Iceni Academy at Methwold are celebrating improved GCSE results this year.
The Academy achieved a percentage of 60 per cent for five A* to Cs - an increase of four per cent on last year’s figure.
Overall, 65 per cent of pupils gained A* to C in English and Maths under the new performance indicator.
One of the top performers at Iceni was David Vincent who received two A*, one Distinction*, 5 As, one B, one C and a Merit. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/education/methwold-s-iceni-academy-show-gcse-improvement-1-7543298 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/8570f8de5a680a20c779e4a7134b89cdf5a4f21a801ada8243d433ef97dcbdd0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:47:43 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpin-prick-meningitis-test-could-be-available-within-five-years-1-7543599.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/MBFP-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Pin-prick meningitis test could be available within five years | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A test has been developed that could help to diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in minutes.
The new test, developed by a team at Imperial College London, is a major breakthrough in the rapid diagnosis of meningitis and sepsis in children. If made available through the NHS, it could allow treatment to begin much earlier, saving hundreds of lives and reducing the risk of life-changing after-effects.
The signs and symptoms of meningitis are notoriously difficult to diagnose, and can be dismissed as a cold or flu. Many young children presenting the early symptoms of the disease are initially sent home, before being rushed back to hospital a few hours later as their condition rapidly deteriorates.
Currently, doctors grow bacteria in a sample of blood, in a process which can take up to 48 hours.
Responding to the news, Liz Brown, CEO at charity Meningitis Now said: “A delay in life-saving treatment for bacterial meningitis can be a matter of life or death. We welcome this significant progress in the development of a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis.
“We would however, continue to advise people to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to seek immediate medical attention if they have any concerns”.
The study led by Professor Michael Levin has shown that a bacterial infection can be distinguished from other causes of fever, such as a viral infection, using a pattern of genes that are switched on or off in response to an infection.
A larger project will now begin to develop these findings into a pin-prick diagnostic test, which Professor Levin believes could be available through the NHS within five years.
14 facts about meningitis and septicaemia
Meningitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord
Septicaemia is blood poisoning
Some bacteria that cause meningitis also cause septicaemia
Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together – it is vital to know all the signs and symptoms
The early signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can be similar to ‘flu and include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle pain.
The more specific signs and symptoms include fever with cold hands and feet, drowsiness, confusion, pale blotchy skin, stiff neck, dislike of bright lights and a rash which doesn’t fade under pressure.
In babies, symptoms can also include being floppy and unresponsive, dislike of being handled, rapid breathing, an unusual, moaning cry and a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on the top of the head).
There are an estimated 3,200 cases of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia each year in the UK.
Following bacterial meningitis or septicaemia, one in ten people will die and at least a third of survivors will be left with lifelong after-effects such as hearing loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning difficulties
Meningitis and septicaemia can affect anyone, of any age, at any time. However, babies and young children are most at risk, and young people between 15 – 24 years are also a higher risk group.
In the past 20 years, effective vaccines have been developed to give protection against SOME types of meningitis. These are offered to all babies and young children as part of the UK childhood immunisation programme. BUT there are not vaccines to protect against ALL types.
A vaccine to protect against meningococcal group B (Men B) disease, the most common cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia, was introduced into the UK childhood immunisation programme in September 2015.
If you suspect someone may be ill with meningitis or septicaemia, trust your instincts and get immediate medical help.
Meningitis Now aims to reduce the impact of meningitis by raising awareness and funding research into vaccine and treatment. For support and advice on meningitis call the Meningitis Now Helpline on 0808 80 10 388.
For more information or to donate visit the website at www.MeningitisNow.org | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/pin-prick-meningitis-test-could-be-available-within-five-years-1-7543599 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/fe8af2a96da46cd7ac3a851cc7eb11a6fd7b59e8ed870a9c511d6c58e4e68321.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:47:44 | null | 2016-08-31T10:51:13 | Visit now for the latest transport and travel news - direct from the Bury Free Press | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftransport%2Fgraphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7553805.1472637048!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dash cam footage of young boy being hit by van gives stark warning at end of police speed campaign | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets.
The shocking video captures the moment a little boy gets hit by a van. The van was travelling at 20mph at the time of the collision. If it had been going just 10mph faster the likelihood of death would have been five times higher.
The shocking moment the boy ran out into the street captured on dash cam
The youngster - believed to be eight - charges out into the road between two parked vehicles and flies off the van’s bumper after being struck before tumbling onto the road and running off.
The van driver is completely unsighted and could do nothing to avoid the collision with the boy, who was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
Throughout August the county’s Road Policing Units have been out in force targeting motorists breaking the law.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your license however drivers across the county are warned that the speed limit is a limit not a target. In some road conditions or road layouts even driving at the speed limit could be too fast.
Speed limits are not targets
Traffic Sergeant Ian Manley said: “Those who speed put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of others.
“The faster you drive the less time you have to react. Speed remains one of the biggest factors in fatal collisions.
“The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens.
“There will be times when you need to drive under the speed limit in order to drive correctly for the conditions or layout of the road.
“I would urge anyone who drives to help us protect road users by reducing your speed and driving to the conditions of the roads.
“If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Remember that speed limits are there for a reason.”
* Make sure you leave plenty of time for your journey, taking into account traffic
* Watch out for changes in the speed limit
* Drive to suit the conditions and the layout of the road
* Don’t let peer pressure encourage you to break the law
* Don’t assume it’s safe to break the speed limit because there is less traffic.
* Don’t be tempted to put your foot down because the road ahead appears clear. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/transport/graphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/e551133dc90a75a013eb44a032635b1bf6bf8b6b4b1406a002c437981c95ba7f.json |
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The classic SNK title is out August 26th and is the first main-series game rendered entirely in 3D using 2D backgrounds - like Street Fighter.
KoF XIV should have a good pedigree considering it is being directed by Yasuyuki Oda who has previously worked on Capcom’s Street Fighter IV as well as other titles by SNK.
Developers have introduced the “Rush” system in order to revitalise the series and attract newcomers.
The Hyper Drive system from the last game is no longer present and has been replaced with a new version of “Max Mode” from earlier games in the series.
In Max mode, the player can perform unlimited EX special moves for a short period of time, and the timer changes depending on what position their character is in.
The roster of fighters is the standout stat ahead of launch, though, with 50 ... yes FIFTY ... characters to choose from.
Each will have three types of Supers: the returning “Super Special Moves” and “Neomax Super Special Moves” (the latter of which are only usable in Max mode), and a new type called “Climax Super Special Moves”.
Climax Super Special Moves are the strongest types in the game and will require a total of three power gauges (two with Max mode on). The game also features the “Just Defend” mechanic from Garou: Mark of the Wolves. The HD thrust system now makes the opponent hit the wall and crumple for follow up attacks.
For beginners, there will be the automatic and simple “Rush Combo” while the online lobby has three modes: team VS, single VS, and party VS with up to 12 people able to enter and also spectate.
The roster of fighters is the standout stat ahead of launch, though, with 50 ... yes FIFTY ... characters to choose from. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist
Whether Kof XIV can compete with the likes of the next gen Street Fighter or if it holds enough appeal to UK gamers remains to be seen.
But gameplay footage suggests it is slick, action-packed and should have lots of longevity particularly for those who like to master all fighters. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/console-corner-the-king-of-fighters-lives-on-1-7520337 | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/ad402c4265fa98891720aee521f22470b2f8cdf7540c2eed70aa9f7ab09f87c1.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:49:01 | null | 2016-08-26T13:15:09 | An inspirational breast surgeon who beat breast cancer and created an online blog about her unique journey to help others has been named as a ‘Woman of the Year’. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fcancer-survivor-surgeon-liz-is-a-woman-of-the-year-1-7546285.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7546281.1472213964!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cancer survivor surgeon Liz is a woman of the year | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | An inspirational breast surgeon who beat breast cancer and created an online blog about her unique journey to help others has been named as a ‘Woman of the Year’.
Liz O’Riordan, of Elmswell, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer last July and, as a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon at Ipswich Hospital, thought she knew what having the disease would be like.
Liz O'Riordan pictured earlier this summer - picture by Alex Kilbee, of Muse Portraits.
“But I was wrong,” the 41-year-old admits. “I had no idea what it was really like. I wanted to share my personal experiences to help doctors understand what their patients go through, and to gently guide patients through the various treatments.”
So she started a blog to chronicle her journey of being both a doctor and patient in her own speciality - from chemotherapy to a mastectomy, reconstruction and hormonal manipulation.
In recognition of the impact she has made, Liz will join more than 400 women from all walks of life at the Women of the Year Lunch as a ‘2016 Woman of Achievement’ in London on October 17.
Liz said she was ‘shell-shocked’ to be invited and hopes to continue to use her blog to improve patient care.
Liz O'Riordan at her first park run with her husband Dermot in August 2015 ANL-160824-130244001
It is surely one of the high points of a saga which Liz never thought she would have to endure. Through her profession, she knew what to expect for the most part but there were some surprises.
She didn’t realise that you lost all of your body hair through treatment or how emotional having radiotherapy could be - lying topless in a room with her arms above her head while male and female technicians set up the machine made her feel ‘vulnerable and exposed’.
“I thought I should know how to handle all the side effects of chemotherapy because I’m a doctor, and felt embarrassed admitting I didn’t know what to do at times. I had to learn to let other doctors look after me, and not to treat myself.”
Liz recalls two ‘really difficult’ moments during treatment - both relating to her job. The first was when she was diagnosed and the second was after her mastectomy when she found the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes.
Liz pictured after she finished the sprint tri, in September 2015, after her third cycle of chemo ANL-160824-130257001
She said: “At both these times, I knew too much. I didn’t need to ‘google’ breast cancer, as I had all the information, good and bad, already in my head. There was no gentle learning curve. And I had all the information, but my family knew nothing. It was up to me to decide how much to share.”
Liz also realised how difficult it is to decide whether to have a breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.
“Normally patients get a couple of weeks to decide, and I had the ‘luxury’ of five months’ of chemotherapy.
“It is very hard to focus on what your breast means to you, with regards to body image, sexuality etc, when it has cancer.
“Because all you can think about is getting rid of the cancer, and not whether having a nipple will be important to you in five or 10 years’ time. I wasn’t too bothered about losing my hair, and didn’t bother with a wig. I didn’t want to hide away and feel ashamed that I had lost my hair.
“But I was very upset when I lost my eyelashes. It was the only feminine ritual I had left to make me feel pretty, once my hair and eyebrows had gone.”
A triathlete and cyclist, Liz is an avid campaigner for the importance of exercise during treatment.
“There is lots of evidence to show that regular activity reduces the risk of getting breast cancer and the risk of recurrence, but I didn’t realise that exercise also reduces the symptoms of chemotherapy,” she said.
She walked for half an hour every morning with her neighbour, whatever the weather. Some days Liz could only walk to the end of the road and back - stopping every two minutes to catch her breath - but it still gave her a sense of achievement.
She joined a gym and did gentle weight training to keep her strong. The week before she started chemo, she cycled 100 miles to Thorpeness and back with her cycling club, The West Suffolk Wheelers.
On her good weeks she did park runs with her husband Dermot and cycled to some chemo sessions.
Liz even took on the West Suffolk Wheelers’ sprint distance triathlon mid-way through her chemo.
“I had to promise them that I would do it very, very slowly and that if I felt unwell, I would stop. It was a 300m pool swim, an 18km bike ride and a 5km run.
“The sense of achievement I had when I crossed the finish line was amazing. Both my husband and I were crying. No-one was staring at my bald head, and the crowds were cheering me on.”
On exercising during treatment, she explains: “Patients are often told to ask their doctor whether it is safe to exercise. But I’m a doctor and I’ve never had any training in how much exercise is safe during cancer treatment. I think if you are sensible and listen to your body, you can do a lot more than you think you can.”
She has raised more than £2,750 for cancer charities through cycling and walking challenges.
Liz had five months’ of chemotherapy, followed by a mastectomy and implant reconstruction and then an operation to remove lymph nodes in her armpit as the cancer had spread. This was followed by three weeks of radiotherapy. All of her treatment was at West Suffolk Hospital. She has just had her yearly mammogram and been given the all clear but will continue to take medication.
In the next month or two, Liz hopes to return to work.
“I’m a little apprehensive about this, and am sure there will be challenges to come, although I know I will be well supported at Ipswich Hospital.”
Her blog attracted praise from doctors and patients and she has been asked to write guest blogs for cancer networks in America and New Zealand. Her blogs have been used in medical school lectures in South Africa.
Asked what she ultimately learnt from her experience, Liz said: “One of the best days of my life was the day I told Twitter I had breast cancer. I suddenly found friends who were going through the same treatment and formed my own amazing online support network. You’re not alone.”
One of the best things she did was to have a photo shoot at the end of chemo. Liz said: “Alex Kilbee, of Muse Portraits, made me feel beautiful. I highly recommend the experience to anyone.”
The Royal Marsden Cancer Cookbook was also ‘life-changing’ with recipes to suit a variety of needs.
Liz will talk at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s annual members’ meeting on September 13, which is themed around living through cancer. It is at The Apex from 5.45 to 7.30pm and open to all. To book, email foundationtrust@wsh.nhs.uk or call 01284 713224 by September 5.
To read Liz’s blog, visit www.liz.oriordan.co.uk | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/cancer-survivor-surgeon-liz-is-a-woman-of-the-year-1-7546285 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/3eb856eca343dc7e9666ba771c0809fd9ce72c97ad63aba3d56008a182d041f3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:29 | null | 2016-08-21T19:00:39 | A Suffolk groundsman said he could not believe it when his name was announced as the winner of a national award. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsuffolk-groundsman-symonds-scoops-national-award-1-7537172.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7537171.1471802452!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk groundsman Symonds scoops national award | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A Suffolk groundsman said he could not believe it when his name was announced as the winner of a national award.
Bryan Symonds, of Bacton United 89 FC, was named winner of the National Step 7
And Below Award category at the Groundsman of the Year Awards, organised by The FA.
The 73-year- old, who won the Suffolk FA competition earlier this year, attended the awards event at the Hilton Hotel at St George’s Park on Tuesday.
Symonds, who was accompanied by club treasurer Martin Feverue, said: “It was a fabulous day out.
“I was surprised at the size of the place – the buildings and layout – and the pitches are phenomenal.
“When it came to the awards I was starting to think we were going to come away with nothing when clubs that were highly commended, third-placed and second-placed were read out and we were not among them.
“When it was announced that we had won I could not believe it.”
Winning the award capped off a memorable day that included a question and answer session with a panel of professional groundsmen and judges.
These included Alan Ferguson, head of grounds and estates at St George’s Park, Karl Standley, the head groundsman at Wembley Stadium, plus Lee Jackson and Andy Gray, head groundsmen at Manchester City and Southampton respectively.
Ironically, Ferguson, who was living at nearby Mendlesham and was Ipswich Town groundsman at the time, helped to advise Bacton on their pitches before the club moved to Brickwall Meadow in 2009.
There was then a tour of the site which included a focus on different types of pitch construction, new pitch maintenance practices, and a chance to view some of the machinery used on the site, before lunch was followed by the awards ceremony.
Although he is the groundsman, Symonds said that it was a real team effort at Bacton and praised the contribution of president Keith Miller, Roger Lawson, John Evans, Ivan Alexander and Neil Hitter.
“It would not be possible to do what we do without their help,” said Symonds.
“When we got back home we took the cup up to the ground and the first team, who were training, stopped and started clapping.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/suffolk-groundsman-symonds-scoops-national-award-1-7537172 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/f80401ea208b9f71c3f58bd3af9da586b7c9382b0783efc2d114e47c860e8a06.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:48:07 | null | 2016-08-28T18:19:14 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fvandals-wrench-off-steel-crown-from-wolf-sculpture-on-bury-roundabout-1-7548214.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7548213.1472489469!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Vandals ‘wrench off’ steel crown from wolf sculpture on Bury roundabout | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Vandals are believed to have wrenched off the crown from the iconic wolf sculpture on Southgate Green roundabout in Bury St Edmunds.
Martyn Taylor, chairman of the Bury Society, said the steel crown has been ‘broken off’ from the Abbey stones on which it was attached.
He said a member of the Society noticed it and took the crown to Bury police station for safe keeping.
Mr Taylor believes the crown was taken off on Friday night.
The crown was attached to a metal pole which ran through the centre of the Abbey stones and the pole was cemented into the ground.
The sculpture, installed in November 2013 and commissioned by the Society’s Bury in Bloom group, represents the legendary wolf guarding the crown of St Edmund.
The wolf was created by Ben Loughrill and the crown was fashioned by Nigel Kaines, from Designs on Metal, in Stowlangtoft.
Melanie Lesser, co-ordinator of Bury in Bloom, said they tried to make the crown ‘as secure as possible’ when it was installed.
She said: “You can’t just pull it out - they must have had to twist it off.”
Mrs Lesser has since asked Mr Kaines to reinstall it.
“People love the wolf. It’s very disappointing for residents and visitors alike. I hope it can be mended and restored. We will have to make it even more secure,” she said.
It follows vandalism to the Blanchard Planter, in St Mary’s Square, in July after one of its stone urns was overturned.
Mr Taylor said: “What is wrong with people just recently the urn damaged in St Mary’s Square and now this.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/vandals-wrench-off-steel-crown-from-wolf-sculpture-on-bury-roundabout-1-7548214 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/7e6c3a40ab2ab7a7d0464734e7face14205e71744d0e0cba246ec1b1a4129256.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:46:05 | null | 2016-08-26T14:05:41 | A man who smashed his way into an Elmswell beauty salon with a pickaxe and spade has been jailed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fman-who-broke-into-elmswell-beauty-salon-with-pickaxe-and-spade-is-jailed-1-7546419.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7488522.1472216723!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man who broke into Elmswell beauty salon with pickaxe and spade is jailed | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A man who smashed his way into an Elmswell beauty salon with a pickaxe and spade has been jailed.
Police arrested Marc Nicholls after tests revealed traces of his DNA on the pickaxe following the break in at Fakeover on the Station Road industrial estate on February 22.
Prosecuting, Richard Wood on Thursday (August 25) told Ipswich Crown Court that Nicholls had stolen £470 from the premises.
The implements used by Nicholls to smash open a wooden door were found abandoned at the scene.
Nicholls, 34, of Hawke Road, Ipswich, pleaded guilty to two burglaries, one charge of theft and one charge of attempted burglary.
He had been due to go on trial but changed his pleas to guilty before a jury had been sworn in.
The court heard that forensic experts had also been able to recover traces of Nicholls’ DNA from a screwdriver used in a burglary at a workshop in Clare.
He had stolen a generator after breaking into Wayne Clerkin Motor Repairs, in Stoke Road, on the evening of February 25
On the same evening Nicholls attempted to raid an outbuilding at Clare Park Lake and Golf Course but was disturbed by the owners and fled empty handed.
Mr Wood said that Nicholls had also stolen an outboard motor from a site in Woodbridge in January where his DNA was found on a discarded cigarette.
Jailing him for a total of 20 months, Mr Recorder Ian Evans said that with a string of previous convictions, including 58 for theft and burglary, an immediate prison sentence was the only realistic option open to the court. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/man-who-broke-into-elmswell-beauty-salon-with-pickaxe-and-spade-is-jailed-1-7546419 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/960d5fcb24a2419db798c04519a0cc84888dcc6f5a75b0d4c06c2c0c5d6140fe.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:46:49 | null | 2016-08-28T08:03:24 | Two Suffolk sisters who took to the skies in support of West Suffolk Hospital are set to take their fundraising exploits to a new level. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fsuffolk-sisters-to-pedal-in-memory-of-their-grandma-1-7546097.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7546090.1472209550!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk sisters to pedal in memory of their grandma | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Two Suffolk sisters who took to the skies in support of West Suffolk Hospital are set to take their fundraising exploits to a new level.
Jess and Sian Davies, who both work at the hospital, are preparing for a two-wheel challenge in memory of their grandma, Elizabeth Davies, who died earlier this year.
The pair will tackle a 23-mile charity cycle ride after taking part in the annual sky dive, organised by the My WiSH Charity, in support of various departments at the hospital.
But they insist their next fundraiser in October will be a tougher challenge than jumping out of a plane.
Jess, 24, from Stowmarket, explained: “We are both cycling novices. I have had to buy a bike and Sian is using her old one for the first time in eight years.
“With the sky dive, you don’t have a lot of time to think. But the thought of cycling almost the distance of a marathon is more of a challenge.
“But we both have a very special connection with West Suffolk Hospital and we wanted to give something back.”
After more than £600 was donated in memory of Elizabeth Davies, the sisters wanted to continue their own fundraising.
The pair will cycle along the back roads between Rickinghall, where their grandmother lived, and the hospital where they will finish.
Sian, 27, from Honington, said: “We wanted to raise awareness of palliative care and we didn’t want to jump out of a plane again.”
Sian works as a sister in the Hospital’s Rainbow Ward while Jess is a senior occupational therapist.
You can sponsor them at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sisterscyclingchallenge. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/suffolk-sisters-to-pedal-in-memory-of-their-grandma-1-7546097 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/fc3a24c950c5160df1e05e85b841d6cfe111f9996c7a4a3c722b403a8999a8d5.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:47:59 | null | 2016-08-30T12:13:22 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbury-st-edmunds-food-and-drink-festival-enjoys-busiest-day-ever-1-7550466.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7550456.1472566721!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival enjoys ‘busiest day ever’ | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival scored its busiest single day ever as thousands of people sampled the town’s culinary delights.
From celebrity chefs to scores of stalls as well as a beach, a taste of Rio and mini farm, there was fun for all the family at the bustling event on Sunday and Monday.
Bury Food and Drink Festival Pictured; Mad Hatters Tea Party in the grounds of the Cathedral. Jasmine Greenfield (6) having a go at some painting ANL-160829-234910009
And organisers Ourburystedmunds say the festival has proved more popular than ever with 40,255 people in the town centre during the event.
Chief executive Mark Cordell said their footfall camera in Abbeygate Street counted 22,929 people on Monday - the greatest for any single day at any event they have held since 2011.
Mr Cordell said: “I am delighted at this huge turnout for our event which is now well established in the ‘foodie calendar’,
“Jackie Reagan, made a conscious effort to increase the variety and quality of stalls on offer and the vast majority were local although we did have one trader from France and another from Wales.
Bury Food and Drink Festival Pictured; Mad Hatters Tea Party in the grounds of the Cathedral. Hannah Ratcliffe, Tony Kimber and Nicola Scott ANL-160829-234932009
“The Ourburystedmunds BID has worked hard to get Bury onto the ‘foodie map’ and the fetsival is just one way of achieving that but we are greatly helped by the large number of great food and drink businesses in the town.
“This has recently been acknowledged by the Square Meal awards when Bury had three of the nine establishment from East Anglia listed in their top 100 restaurants in the UK.
“I think this was our best Food and Drink Festival ever with many stalls selling all their stock well before the end of Monday. Just as importantly though our businesses across the town also appear to have had a great weekend too.”
On Sunday, Galton Blackiston, from North Norfolk’s Michelin-starred Morston Hall, gave a cooking demonstration in the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen, on Cornhill. He was followed by James Tanner on Monday.
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The seaside was brought to the town centre as families enjoyed a beach at the arc shopping centre.
There were also cake-decorating workshops, face-painting in Cornhill Walk, a mini farm in Abbeygate Street and a Rio themed carnival atmosphere with drumming and mask making in Langton Place.
The fun at St Edmundsbury Cathedral became curiouser and curiouser as it hosted a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
More than 200 people enjoyed croquet, dressing up, painting a Cheshire cat, skittles and dominoes.
Bury Food and Drink Festival Pictured; A taste of Rio in Langton Place. Pictured: Grupo Senzala Capoeira ANL-160829-235028009
Colchester artist Nicola Burrell helped youngsters make their own huge mad hats and animal masks.
The Very Rev Dr Frances Ward donned the Queen of Hearts costume with cathedral administrator Tony Kimber as the Mad Hatter and visitors and volunteer manager, Hannah Ratcliffe as Alice.
Bury Food and Drink Festival Pictured: A taste of Rio in Langton Place, Dan Sansome and Mariana Pinho from Gandaia Arts ANL-160829-235051009
Bury Food and Drink Festival Pictured: Mini Farm ANL-160829-235102009
Bury Food and Drink Festival Pictured: Cafe Kottani stall, Dimitris Turnanelis, Aise Tachiroglou and Margarita Kopalitou ANL-160829-235125009
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[] | 2016-08-31T02:48:15 | null | 2016-08-27T15:37:42 | Visit now for the latest sports news in and around Bury St Edmunds - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frippon-s-heroics-in-vain-as-woolpit-drop-to-bottom-spot-1-7544579.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544578.1472135913!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rippon’s heroics in vain as Woolpit drop to bottom spot | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | GIBBS DENLEY
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Woolpit 260-5
drew with Copdock 296-6
Woolpit are deep in trouble at the bottom of the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League despite their weekend draw against Copdock.
With Horsford successfully winning their second successive league game at Frinton, the Norwich-based side relegated Woolpit to the bottom of the league standings.
Woolpit asked Copdock to bat and after a short rain delay were rewarded with the early wicket of Atkins, caught by Adie Starling off the bowling of Jon Steel. Cull and Northcote added a further 59, before Cull was caught by Jamie Holmes off Michael Rippon.
Northcote reached his 50 before also being caught by Holmes, this time off Hamish Fiddes.
Rippon accounted for Warn, Cawkwell and Rash but Copdock’s overseas player, Botha, remained undefeated and a seventh-wicket stand with Swallow took them to 296-6.
Rippon’s figures were 4-59.
Woolpit got off to a good start in reply, scoring 75 in 14 overs, before Will Parker was bowled by Beaumont for 25.
Fiddes and Rippon added another 92 runs before Fiddes was also bowled for 41.
Ben Cooper, Craig Estlea and James Holmes all fell cheaply trying to add quick runs, to leave Woolpit on 208-5 with 12 overs remaining.
Alex Oxley and Rippon played safe, ensuring maximum batting points and a draw, with Rippon ending on a superb 123 not out.
n In Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division Three, Brockley (216-7) beat Woolpit II (150) by 66 runs. Only Harry Gale with 35 and Tristan Blackledge with 30 made decent scores as Woolpit were bowled out for 150.
n In Division Seven, East Bergholt II (142) lost to Woolpit III (143-7) by 3 wickets.
Chris Daniel took 6-47 before Adie Bullett mastered the pitch to score 65.
n In Hunts County Bats Suffolk Cricket League Division Four, Woolpit Sunday II (204-7) beat Bardwell Sunday II (97) by 107 runs.
Woolpit recovered from 71-6 to post 204-7 thanks to 48 from Julian Bradwell and 67 not out from Craig Newcombe, his first-ever 50. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/rippon-s-heroics-in-vain-as-woolpit-drop-to-bottom-spot-1-7544579 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/c89be9d2f1af87cbfa0633f7662511579a6056d6d9b75cf8f1a09c868d6dcf3e.json |
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The free two-day festival has been a regular fixture in the town’s summer calendar for the last four years and takes place over the August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday.
Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival Pictured: Cookery Demonstration by Michelin starred chef Galton Blackiston ANL-150831-183259009
As well as the traditional elements including celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations a farmers’ market and a host of food and drink stalls, Langton Place will be hosting a taste of Rio to bring a splash of carnival colour to the weekend.
The attraction will include Brazilian music and dancing, and a number of workshops for the young and young-at- heart, including mask-making, dancing and steel drums.
Chief Executive of Ourburystedmunds, which organises the Festival, Mark Cordell said: “Many of us have been enjoying the atmosphere of Rio while watching the Olympic Games on TV and we wanted to recreate that at this year’s Food & Drink Festival.
“There’ll be a chance to try some of the foods of the region and perhaps sip a cocktail while enjoying the free entertainment.”
And while it may not quite be Copacabana, the Ourburystedmunds urban beach will be welcoming sun-seekers to relax with an ice-cream or stick of rock in the arc shopping centre.
He added: “As the festival takes place only a week after the closing ceremony in Rio, we hope to serve up a gold medal event of our own this year.
“All the favourite ingredients from previous years are on the menu and we are delighted to welcome back to Bury St Edmunds Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston who will give three demonstrations on Sunday.
“Our celebrity guest on Monday is ITV’s James Tanner who is promising an equally delicious display.”
The Ourburystedmunds Food & Drink Festival will run from Sunday, August 28 to Monday 29th and, as well as the shows in the theatre kitchen, it will feature a wide range of local produce stalls, attractions and children’s entertainment.
For more information visit www.ourburystedmunds.com/foodanddrinkfestival. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/the-spirit-of-rio-2016-comes-to-annual-festival-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7530919 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/548fdbe3f19641c9728dc45bec3993d2f8cd8c38e42491487447dfe4ed9093cd.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:59:39 | null | 2016-08-22T10:37:36 | Halstead Town overcame the odds to beat a side two divisions higher than them in the FA Cup on Saturday but while Soham Town Rangers also progressed, Bury Town and Long Melford both went out. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fweekend-football-round-up-mid-week-fixtures-halstead-town-provide-fa-cup-shock-1-7537692.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7537690.1471858645!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WEEKEND FOOTBALL ROUND-UP + MID-WEEK FIXTURES: Halstead Town provide FA Cup shock | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Halstead Town overcame the odds to beat a side two divisions higher than them in the FA Cup on Saturday but while Soham Town Rangers also progressed, Bury Town and Long Melford both went out.
Thurlow Nunn League First Division outfit Halstead pulled off one of the results of the day in the Emirates FA Cup preliminary round on Saturday, coming away from Ryman League Division One North side Thurrock with a 3-2 victory.
Tom Cook’s stunning long-range curling effort gave The Humbugs an early lead before they were in dreamland at 2-0 up inside 15 minutes when Joe O’Hare’s effort from effort from near the halfway line caught the wind and sailed in.
Halstead managed to hold out until half-time and extended their lead to three when, against the run of play, substitute Charlie Pleace nodded in Jordan Hutching’s cross.
The visitors’ defence was finally breached in the 70th minute when Pete Davies put through his own net, and after some great goalkeeping from Joe Fowler, it was not until five minutes from time that Thurrock got it back to 3-2, but Halstead held out for a memorable victory.
The north Essex side’s reward is a derby date at Ryman Premier AFC Sudbury in the first qualifying round a week on Saturday.
Elsewhere in the FA Cup, Soham Town Rangers recorded their first win of the season to seal their progress with a 4-1 home victory over Harrowby United.
Robbie Mason gave the hosts a 1-0 half-time lead with a 13th minute strike before a 56th minute equaliser was soon cancelled out by second-half goals from Kieran Bailey, Billy Harris and Jordan Gent. Soham will travel to Rushall Olympic in the next round.
Bury Town’s 2016/17 FA Cup ended at the first hurdle at Ram Meadow though, losing 3-0 to Spalding United.
The hosts had been the dominant side in the first half but lost both Ollie Canfer (head injury) and Josh Mayhew (hamstring) before the break.
In the second half they conceded three unanswered goals, with Bradley Wells striking twice as well as Andrew Wright’s 85th effort.
Long Melford also exited the competition after being well beaten in a 2-0 defeat at Stoneylands by fellow Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division side Saffron Walden Town, who they had beaten at the same venue just five days earlier.
In the Ryman League Premier Division, newly-promoted AFC Sudbury are up to fourth after the opening three games following their 1-0 win at Merstham, which was sealed when Liam Wales scored the game’s only goal in the 86th minute.
Needham Market, in eigth, continued their unbeaten start with their first three point haul, winning 2-1 at Kingstonian thanks to coming from behind with second-half goals from summer signings Jack Curtis and Reece Dobson.
In the Thurlow Nunn League, Mildenhall Town continue to be the early pacesetters in the Premier Division after recording their fourth straight victory, winning 5-1 at Fakenham Town on Saturday.
Jacob Brown, Matthew Green, Stephen Spriggs, Daniel Brown and Ross Munro were all on target for The Hall.
In the First Division there were first wins for Debebham LC and Cornard United, while Needham Market Reserves were thrashed 12-2 at league newboys Coggeshall Town.
In the Sky Bet Championship the East Anglian Derby ended honours even at Portman Road as Ipswich Town came from behind with Jonas Knudsen’s strike in first-half injury-time following Cameron Jerome’s opener for Norwich City.
RESULTS:
RYMAN LEAGUE
Premier Division: Kingstonian 1 Needham Market 2, Merstham 0 AFC Sudbury 1.
EMIRATES FA CUP
Preliminary round: Bury Town 0 Spalding Utd 3, Soham Town Rangers 4 Harrowby Utd 1, Thurrock 2 Halstead Town 3.
THURLOW NUNN LEAGUE
Premier Division: Fakenham Town 1 Mildenhall Town 5, Haverhill Rovers 2 Walsham le Willows 3, Hadleigh Utd 0 Ely City 1,
First Division: AFC Sudbury 4 Team Bury 0, Dereham Town 1 Debenham LC 2, Diss Town 2 Braintree Town 1, Leiston 1 Cornard Utd 4, Needham Market 2 Coggeshall Town 12, Stowmarket Town 2 Haverhill Borough 2.
MID WEEK FIXTURES
RYMAN LEAGUE
Premier Division: Tuesday. AFC Sudbury v Wingate & Finchley, Needham Market v Canvey Island.
THURLOW NUNN LEAGUE
Premier Division: Tuesday. Haverhill Rovers v Long Melford, Newmarket Town v Thetford Town.
First Division: Tuesday. Braintree Town v Stowmarket Town.
Wednesday. Cornard Utd v Coggeshall Town.
Friday. Needham Market v Leiston. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/weekend-football-round-up-mid-week-fixtures-halstead-town-provide-fa-cup-shock-1-7537692 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/ee4d6f1c8e2bc9f58bb806872fec685199194e6010859d07e00e9bfc00154508.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:11:16 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:00 | Video game escapism in its purest form. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-leisure%2Fconsole-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7528918.1471347532!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: No Man’s Sky review | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Video game escapism in its purest form.
No Man’s Sky in undeniably a work of art, but have you got time to look around the whole gallery?
No Man’s Sky launched last week after much hype and billed as quite literally the biggest video game ever made.
The self-perpetuating game, which promises to be potentially endless, was four years in the making by a tiny team in game production terms. And you can tell as it will instantly take your breath away.
Make no mistake there has never been anything like this before. As you fly ever deeper into the universe, new planets and solar systems roll silently into view – some will have been seen before, others discovered for the very first time. And you have 18 quintillion of them to choose from...
Each has its own set of flora, fauna and inhabitants. By exploring, players gain information about the planets that they can submit to The Atlas, a universal database that can be shared with other players of the game and for which they are rewarded in currency each time.
Each planet is a work of art you could spend hours studying, analysing and dissecting. These works of art are housed in an endless gallery and for art connoisseurs it will be Manna from heaven.
However, most people’s playing time will be finite.... unless you’re at university and can afford to miss the odd class here and there to squeeze in just one more exploration of a peculiar alien planet.
And that is where one of the game’s key sticking points comes in. As much as No Man’s Sky takes us to Infinity and leaves us wondering what waits beyond, there is also an almost irresistible itch which you can’t scratch because you can never truly “complete” this game in the traditional sense.
But that is very much a personal take on NMS, many people might enjoy jumping on for a couple of hours here and there, discovering lots of different things and logging it to the Atlas, if anything it could be cathartic but many people like a beginning, a middle and an end to their games.
No Mans Sky is undeniably a work of art
The care, thought, time and brilliance that has gone into this utterly original video game is mindblowing and deserves to be experienced by PlayStation gamers.
It is the purest form of video game escapism we have ever seen and should be celebrated as such.
But it will more likely go down as a cult classic than the blockbuster success it’s craft deserves. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/console-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/dbef296a698c8f248ac0bd4114743cb88d3b9798c370585694c06faad3514812.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:09 | null | 2016-08-12T09:00:06 | Signals, the debut album by Dale Bennett and the Incidentals doesn’t seem to fit easily into any specific genre of music - but for me that can only be a good thing. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fhaverhill-band-s-debut-album-is-upbeat-and-stylish-1-7511278.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7511277.1470305290!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Haverhill band’s debut album is upbeat and stylish | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Signals, the debut album by Dale Bennett and the Incidentals doesn’t seem to fit easily into any specific genre of music - but for me that can only be a good thing.
Vocalist and keyboard player Dale, from Haverhill, has written the songs himself, but none of them would work as well as they do without the terrific input of The Incidentals, aka lead Guitarist Alex Coombes, Jack Sunaway on bass, Michael Pullman on acoustic guitar and Luke Andrews on drums.
The album, which is released on Saturday, August 13, benefits from the harmonising of not just the vocals, but the blending together of everything that each band member brings to every song.
The upbeat nature of the opening tune, Breaking Out, and the way in which it picks up the tempo just when you think it’s time to relax, sets the tone for the rest of the album’s nine songs.
Dale’s charismatic vocal power is prevalent throughout, but songs like Love You From Afar don’t allow him to dominate, as its balladic style is enhanced by the vocal harmonising between him and the rest of the band - there is even a rap sequence thrown in.
Inbetween Love has a bit of Buble swagger about it and includes a few fantastic riffs, never letting you settle into complacency and always keeping your musical senses intrigued.
Just a Little sweeps you along on a musical wave while the foot tapping intro, strong beats and faster vocals on Keep You Close, provide more evidence that Dale’s songwriting has matured since he released his first album, Make My Own Breaks, as a solo artist in 2013.
Two of his signature tunes from that collection of songs, Goodbye and Stay Away, have been reborn on this album and having once just been centred on vocals and keyboard, now have much more of a band sound.
The band is developing a name for itself and this album shows us why - and that they deserve all the breaks they can get. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/haverhill-band-s-debut-album-is-upbeat-and-stylish-1-7511278 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/0a66562aac268257888af93377f9235da35f5671e4bab93ff010709da760fec0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:55 | null | 2016-08-19T09:00:00 | In The Suffolk Golf Club’s latest mid-week Stableford, Alf Jackson scored 40 points in a difficult blustery wind, but the competitors all agreed that the fairways and greens are currently in superb condition. The ditches are also now being cleared and de-silted by specialist outside contractors to improve the course drainage. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fgolf%2Fchris-boughton-golf-column-youngsters-impress-at-bury-golf-club-1-7533781.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533780.1471533251!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chris Boughton golf column: Youngsters impress at Bury Golf Club | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | In The Suffolk Golf Club’s latest mid-week Stableford, Alf Jackson scored 40 points in a difficult blustery wind, but the competitors all agreed that the fairways and greens are currently in superb condition. The ditches are also now being cleared and de-silted by specialist outside contractors to improve the course drainage.
In the Stableford, Jim Chapman came second with 36 points on count-back (ocb) from Chris Tate. Jackson’s 40 points resulted in his handicap being cut from 13 to 12.
The Suffolk’s Tuesday Night Stableford social competition is held from the beginning of April to the end of August.
This popular weekly event does not require booked tee times and players are encouraged to make up three balls.
The first tee is booked from 3pm to 6pm with the target of having everyone complete the nine holes by 8pm latest.
Course Marshall Brian Wiltorn and his wife Mo have run this popular competition at the club for many years.
The leader board is established by taking each golfer’s best five Stableford scores so there is no need for the members to come to all 22 matches to stand a chance of winning overall.
After 19 weeks, Mick Callinan leads the 0-18 handicap table with 108pts ocb from Steve Thorp, followed by Jim Chapman on 106.
In the 19-28 handicap group, organiser Brian Wiltorn is currently top with 110pts, Peter Cocksedge is in second place on 105 and Ray Keil third with 103 ocb from Micky Power.
Jackie Thomas has 98pts points at the top of the Ladies’ table, Joan Keil has 86 and Tish Mortlock 79.
Bury St Edmunds Golf Club
Bury Ladies’ captain, Joan Garrett, hosted her Ladies’ Day recently with 75 members and guests taking part in ideal weather conditions on a well presented course.
The winning team was Jackie Over, Sally Becket and Jo Beresford with 90pts. Only one point behind came Jenny Taylor, Chris Tilbrook and Janice Clarke with third-placed Hannah Clark, Sarah Pool and Jane Hurst on 88.
The Bury’s Geoff Challenor Trophy was won by 17-year-old Ben Aves with an impressive nett 67 off his six handicap. Head greenkeeper’s son Justin Milliard was runner-up in Division One, with nett 68 from his eight handicap. Dan Smailes matched Aves’ gross 73, but his three handicap took his nett score to 70 and third place.
Craig Knott led Division Two with a score of 83-20=69 followed by Mike Brooks 83-14=70 and Rob Bonney third with 84-14=70 ocb from club captain Steve Finch.
In Division Three, David Tingey led the way, 90-21=69, followed by John Wilcock.
The Gee brothers dominated the recent Juniors’ Snazell Cup at Bury. Younger brother Andrew (aged 15) took the cup with a nett 66 from his 13 handicap (now cut to 12) followed by Michael (aged 17), who carded a nett 69 off four. Max Adams, also playing off a handicap off four, was third with a nett 72.
Stowmarket Golf Club
The Stowmarket Ladies’ section held their open day in glorious summer sunshine.
Organised by vice-captain Clare Peck and ably assisted by the Ladies’ captain Sue Knights and her committee, the event attracted 80 golfers.
The winning team, consisting of Mal Went, Roz Clements, Kate Fitzgerald and Gwen Broadhead, from Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club, scored 98 Stableford points.
The runners-up, Nina Neilson, Ann Graves, Eunice Grey and Anne Truman from Woodbridge GC carded 93.
A raffle at the event raised £251 for Sue Knight’s Captain’s Charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Pimms at the halfway house and a superb buffet lunch after the golf was concluded all helped make it another successful day.
Thetford Golf Club
There was a bumper entry of 96 and a nail-biting finish to the Men’s Stableford when Thetford captain Alan Brown held his Captain’s Weekend.
Three players came in with 42pts on Saturday and had to be separated on count-back.
Frank Benn emerged as winner with 18-24-42 dropping just four strokes over the back nine.
Runner-up, Josua Cole, playing off 25, had 19-23-42 but finished with a six at the 18th. Five-handicaper Paul Pearce had to settle for third place with 20-22-42 after a memorable round which contained 12 pars and four birdies, along with one bogey and a blob at the seventh.
The Ladies’ Stableford was won by Carolyn Beaumont’s 39pts, off a handicap of 19, one more than Ladies’ captain Janice Fossey (13hcp) with Jane Herrington (18hcp) third on 34.
On Sunday, there was a Texas Scramble, with a shotgun start, and the winning score was 58.7 by father and son Gary and Dean Scott, plus Terry Stephenson and Ian Farnham.
Mark Henfield, Paul Pearce, Phil Beer and club captain, Alan Brown, were close behind on 59.1 and third place went to Trevor Wignall, Bob Pearson, Lew Dewey and Phil Halford with 60.7.
n There will be no golf column next week, with normal service resuming in two weeks. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/golf/chris-boughton-golf-column-youngsters-impress-at-bury-golf-club-1-7533781 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/515ec3df2fde56445b0a44fcff7bec5f0f9a98b1e4d672767566c313c85f9bf9.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T16:47:04 | null | 2016-08-26T17:16:46 | We may still be waiting for a first East Anglian derby victory since 2009, but there was plenty to be upbeat about on Sunday afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Facross-the-border-with-russell-claydon-positives-to-build-on-for-town-after-derby-display-1-7544452.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.5483329.1472134631!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Across the border with Russell Claydon: Positives to build on for Town after derby display | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | We may still be waiting for a first East Anglian derby victory since 2009, but there was plenty to be upbeat about on Sunday afternoon.
There was no comparison between the cost of the players on each side, but when it came down to it, we showed we can still mix it with the division’s top guns.
I don’t think either side really deserved to win it, but after Jonathan Douglas’ early effort was shown to be wrongly ruled out for offside, and Daryl Murphy was denied a penalty, we weren’t far off taking the derby spoils.
The goal and Steven Whittaker’s effort off the post aside, Norwich rarely troubled our goalkeeper. And it was far from a backs-to-the-wall display, either.
Derby games are ones I usually fear. But this one became one to almost revel in.
Low budget Town trading punches with a City side still splashing around in Premier League cash.
Grant Ward showed again what a class act he can be with his direct running and pinpoint deliveries, and looks a great addition for around £600,000.
And Adam Webster also shone, starting to show why Mick McCarthy made him his most expensive addition since arriving at the club.
But the day belonged to Jonas Knudsen, who has come in for a fair bit of criticism from the fans. Following Tyrone Mings and Aaron Cresswell was always going to be tough but McCarthy has stuck with the young Dane and the consistency his game lacked is starting to come good. I’m not so sure he’ll score many more with his right though!
Preston will come to Portman Road on Saturday (3pm) buoyed by their first league win of the campaign, and the onus will now be making sure we build on the positives of our derby display by taking three precious points into the international break. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/across-the-border-with-russell-claydon-positives-to-build-on-for-town-after-derby-display-1-7544452 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/993760512425c4bc163f0f2fccb6ff6985e7605711cf21d5459133b8e70ce219.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:00:03 | null | 2016-08-26T09:24:55 | Ben Chenery is expected to make several changes to the Bury Town team that lost against Spalding United in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday when they return to league action this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fchenery-expecting-to-ring-the-changes-after-early-fa-cup-exit-1-7544520.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544519.1472135158!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chenery expecting to ring the changes after early FA Cup exit | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Ben Chenery is expected to make several changes to the Bury Town team that lost against Spalding United in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday when they return to league action this weekend.
The Blues suffered their earliest exit in the FA Cup for 13 years after losing 3-0 at home to Spalding in the preliminary round last weekend.
And Blues boss Chenery is ready to give some of the fringe players in his squad the chance to shine when they host Great Wakering Rovers in Ryman League Division One North tomorrow (3pm).
“There will be changes for Saturday because people have waited for their chance and they will get their chance,” said Chenery, who takes his side to Dereham Town on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm).
“If you don’t perform then someone takes your place. The one thing we don’t have here is favouritism and I will be candid and straight down the line.
“If you’re not performing I will make a change and I look forward to giving them a chance on Saturday.”
Bury are one of six sides who have won both of their opening two league fixtures in Division One North, and face a side in Great Wakering Rovers this weekend who have tasted defeat in their two league outings so far in 2016/17.
“We can’t wait to put it right on Saturday,” Chenery said. “We’re disappointed with the result in the FA Cup but we’re positive.
“We’re doing well in the league so we’ll put this one to bed and will look for a win on Saturday.
“I want us to pass the ball and I want our lads to play the right way. In the first-half against Spalding we were a joy to watch and I think the fans would have been pleasantly surprised by what they saw.”
A brace from Bradley Wells and a late strike from Andrew Wright sealed a 3-0 win for Evo-Stik Division One South outfit Spalding on Saturday.
But for Bury, who opened their new clubhouse before the game, they will see it as an opportunity missed, as they dominated the first-half and could have gone into the break in front.
Tevan Allen and Josh Mayhew both came close for Bury during the opening period, while Ollie Hughes had two inviting chances to break the deadlock early on in the second-half.
The Blues paid the price for their missed chances as Spalding struck three unanswered goals to book a trip to higher league Mickleover Sports in the first qualifying round.
Bury Town: Heath, Allen, Cusack, Aitkens, Clements, Weavers (Ingram 75), Garrett, Mayhew (Jolland 41), Hughes, Barber, Canfer (Reed 31). Subs not used: Debenham, De’ath, Kennedy, O’Sullivan. Attendance: 274. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/chenery-expecting-to-ring-the-changes-after-early-fa-cup-exit-1-7544520 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/f2ad3f621e78dd5e7e68e26881ddc6791bada092b809f94e409800ce2049efea.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:47:08 | null | 2016-08-29T08:00:42 | Employees from Bury St Edmunds-based manufacturing firm Treatt are gearing up to get messy at this year’s East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Bury Colour Dash. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-leisure%2Fbury-st-edmunds-firm-add-treat-to-2016-colour-dash-1-7546244.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7546243.1472212654!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bury St Edmunds firm add ‘Treat’ to 2016 colour dash | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Employees from Bury St Edmunds-based manufacturing firm Treatt are gearing up to get messy at this year’s East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Bury Colour Dash.
The company have sponsored a paint station around the 5km course for the EACH Colour Dash, which takes place on Sunday, September 11, at Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds.
The dash is returning to the town for a second year after its huge success in 2015.
Tracey Morris from Treatt, said: “We’re thrilled to be supporting this fun event being run by such a worthy cause.
We have supported EACH in the past because we all know what wonderful work they do with families in our local community.
We’re all really looking forward to the day, helping the runners enjoy their day and getting messy.”
Hannah Walker, EACH Suffolk community fundraiser, said: “We’re so pleased to have Treatt on board as a team of colour pirates.
“They are great supporters of EACH and we are so grateful for their continued support.
“We still have some tickets available so if you haven’t already booked please come along to join in the fun.
EACH cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across the region and supports their families.
For both families accessing care, and those who have been bereaved, EACH is a lifeline at an unimaginably difficult time.
To book your tickets on the colour dash, visit www.each.org.uk/colour-dashes or call 01473 276196. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/bury-st-edmunds-firm-add-treat-to-2016-colour-dash-1-7546244 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/6b9d6e431e67f8259ddd425d00b847898f5ce121d9181bbb8211fd8bef98cf7b.json |
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In a local derby of two hugely contrasting halves, it was Mildenhall Town that were celebrating come the final whistle at the Ridgeons Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Hosting Newmarket Town were well worth their 1-0 half-time lead and could have been a goal or two more in the ascendancy.
But it was a revitalised Mildenhall that took to the 3G pitch after the restart, culminating in them scoring three unanswered goals to take the spoils with them back down the A11.
The influence of the unavailable Stephen Spriggs and Matt Green was sorely missed during the weekend’s home defeat to Felixstowe & Walton United, but both were restored to the Mildenhall starting line-up by manager Dean Greygoose.
However, the midfield duo — along with their team-mates — struggled to get a grip on proceedings during the opening 45 minutes as the Jockeys dominated the contest.
The clock flashed up nine minutes when Newmarket attacker Lewis Whitehead received possession wide on the left. He proceeded to cut inside his marker David Cooper, only to then shoot wide of the target.
Six minutes later Austen Diaper was sent racing clear on Josh Pope’s goal, but he got his shot all wrong as the ball rolled harmlessly wide.
The home team continued to probe with some neat passing moves, yet it was the direct approach that eventually paid dividends in the 27th minute.
Goalkeeper Ben Nower’s long goal kick was flicked on by Steve Holder and on this occasion the lively Whitehead made no mistake with a lob that left Pope stranded.
It was a relatively blunt response from Mildenhall as the half drew to a close, with their only real attempt coming from Sam Parkinson, who drove straight at Nower.
But whatever was said in the away dressing room during the interval certainly had a defining impact on the encounter.
Captain Luke Butcher headed over when well placed, while Spriggs drove into the side netting from a narrow angle.
That was followed by a speculative effort from distance by Cooper that left Nower rooted as it flew just wide, before Chris Bacon headed Green’s cross wide — all of this before the hour mark.
Mildenhall were now well in the ascendancy and there was a sense of inevitability about their equalising goal in the 65th minute.
Spriggs sent over a corner from the right and this time there was nothing wrong with Butcher’s radar as he powered a header into the net.
Four minutes later and Greygoose’s men were in front. Sent off on Saturday, Bacon showed no ill effects as he made the most of the time and space he was afforded inside the Newmarket box to guide Parkinson’s cross in via the upright.
Ollie Snaith replaced Diaper as Newmarket searched for parity, yet while the quick-footed midfielder looked energetic, he could not inspire his side.
Instead it was Mildenhall that went on to score the game’s fourth and final goal through Parkinson. His strike from 10 yards out was not the cleanest, but it had enough accuracy to creep inside Nower’s far post.
It was a moment that not only killed off Newmarket’s challenge, but also ensured that Mildenhall remain top of the table with 15 points from their first six matches.
Newmarket, meanwhile, are five points further back in sixth with a game in hand.
Journal Man of the Match: Joe Asensi (Mildenhall) - Even during the first half when his side were below par, the left-back retained his composure. In the second half he did a good job of keeping the lively Whitehead quiet.
Newmarket: Nower, Dalby, Chivers, Bowen, Betson, Watson, Paterson (Wayne 78), Thurlbourne, Whitehead, Diaper (Snaith 70), Holder (Webster 82)
Mildenhall: Pope, Cooper, Butcher, Ruddy, Asensi, Parkinson, Green, Hilton, Spriggs (Munro 84), Clift (D Brown 62), Bacon
Attendance: 176
* For match reaction see this Thursday’s Journal editions | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/match-report-derby-delight-for-mildenhall-1-7551593 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/c81570b16181d615943fdf53b231692353aabaf3793afecf3b03711fd8c5b145.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:12 | null | 2016-08-26T06:35:04 | Caring for the environment is about making sure there is a world to pass on to future generations, so it is apt a college is sponsoring our ‘green’ award. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcolleges-continue-to-back-business-awards-1-7538595.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7538593.1471880673!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Colleges continue to back Business Awards | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Caring for the environment is about making sure there is a world to pass on to future generations, so it is apt a college is sponsoring our ‘green’ award.
The Green/Environmental Award in this year’s Bury Free Press Business awards is again sponsored by Easton and Otley College, which is famed for its agricultural and land-based courses.
Green/Environmental Award presented by Chris Nix, director of estates at Easton and Otley College, to Precision Marketing ANL-151010-020259009
It’s promotions manager John Nice said: “Environmental issues are very important to us as a college – both in principle and practice.
“Last year, the entries for this category were very varied and diverse and it was brilliant to travel across West Suffolk and see the passion that people have for this subject.
“We are hoping for the same high standard of entries and commitment to green issues again in 2016.
“As a person who was born in Bury St Edmunds, it’s always great to attend these awards and find out about all the great things that are happening in the town
“The stories that you hear about – of businesses both small and large – are always inspirational. Representing a college whose student population is around 15 per cent people from Bury and the surrounding villages, it’s a pleasure to be involved in this celebratory occasion that helps fly the flag for Bury.”
Easton and Otley Colleges merged in 2012 creating the fifth biggest landbased college in the country in terms of the number of students, staff and courses. The college has about 700 staff and 5,000 students and was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.
More than £40 million has been invested in new facilities across both campuses in the last 12 years, including greenhouses, agricultural barns and an animal centre.
Last year the Green/Environmental Award went to the Precision Marketing Group.
West Suffolk College, in Bury, is a long term sponsor of out coveted Employee of the Year award, which last year went to James Sawyer of Whatley Lane Estate Agents.
Before last year’s awards, college principal Nikos Savvas said: “We are proud to be supporting this award.
“We are the bridge between education and the workplace and the students that come through our doors leave us ready to create success for their future employers and support this region’s continued economic prosperity.”
West Suffolk College’s main campus is in Out Risbygate with its Construction and Building Services at The Milburn Centre, Anglian Lane, in Bury. In addition, the collegehas Local Learning Centres in Haverhill, Ipswich, Mildenhall, Thetford, Stowmarket and Sudbury.
The college has more than 10,000 students studying for all levels of qualification and programme including 650 higher education learners linked to its membership of the University of Suffolk.
Ofsted recently graded the provision ‘good’ with areas that were ‘outstanding’.
In addition to full-time, part-time and adult education, the college has a large contract for apprenticeships and professional training for businesses, working with more than 1,500 employers.
West Suffolk College was one of the first colleges in the country to start delivering the New Apprenticeship Standards. A recent Ofsted survey showed that 100 per cent of employers asked would recommend West Suffolk College to other employers.
It has just won investment from the LEP to open a new Engineering and Innovation centre in Bury which will lead the way for development, research and training in science, technology, engineering and maths.
nTo nominate, see a list of categories or for sponsorship details, visit http://burybusinessawards.weebly.com (no www) or contact the Johnston Press Midlands Events team on 01536 506123 or et.exhibitions@jpress.co.uk
Nominations must be in by September 16 so judges can make their decision before the awards dinner at The Apex on October 14. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/colleges-continue-to-back-business-awards-1-7538595 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/3bc2e21f1a754e80d98d466be9559e12f19552c04646a347bbe9fd0d2f51091b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:48:35 | null | 2016-08-25T15:49:13 | More of Suffolk’s 16 year olds achieved expected levels of GCSE attainment in English and maths this year, it has emerged today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fgcses-boost-for-schools-in-suffolk-1-7544628.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544625.1472136531!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSEs boost for schools in Suffolk | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | More of Suffolk’s 16 year olds achieved expected levels of GCSE attainment in English and maths this year, it has emerged today.
Provisional results collated in Suffolk suggest a four per cent rise in the number of students getting a C or above in English and maths.
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Self-reported statistics from Suffolk schools show 63 per cent have achieved the C or above threshold in English and maths this year compared with 59 per cent of these schools achieving this in 2015.
The final validated figure for 2015 was 57 per cent.
Some schools have made significant gains on last year, including Alde Valley Academy in Leiston, which saw a 28 per cent increase to 66 per cent of pupils achieving the threshold for English and maths
Thomas Gainsborough School saw a 17 per cent increase to 73 per cent of pupils achieving the threshold for English and maths.
St Benedict’s Catholic School in Bury St Edmunds saw a 10 per cent increase to 74 per cent in pupils achieving the threshold for English and maths.
The results also saw a significant improvement for disadvantaged pupils – these are children looked after and pupils eligible for free school meals.
The early results reported to Suffolk County Council show 42 per cent of disadvantaged students have achieved a C in English and maths this year.
In 2015 in Suffolk, 33.8 per cent of students achieved a C grade in English and maths and in 2014 it was 29.9 per cent.
Schools with larger numbers of disadvantaged students making significant improvement in the attainment of these pupils again include Thomas Gainsborough School where 54 per cent of disadvantaged pupils achieving the threshold in English and maths.
Claydon High School also saw 54 per cent of disadvantaged pupils achieving the threshold in English and maths, while Farlingaye High School in Woodbridge had 52 per cent of disadvantaged pupils achieving the threshold in English and maths.
Councillor Gordon Jones, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for education and skills, said: “These improved results are a testament to the hard work and commitment shown by students and the dedication, support and encouragement of teachers and parents. They mean that our students are in a strong position to go on to higher education.
Suffolk County Council is committed to establishing and maintaining an education system that allows every pupil or student to reach their full potential.
“We will continue to work with, and challenge, schools to drive up educational attainment. Ofsted has recognised that our Raising the Bar vision and strategy is moving us in the right direction, and we are implementing our action plan to increase the speed of improvement”.
Since the launch of Raising the Bar in 2012, GCSE results have significantly improved and 82 per cent of Suffolk schools are now being judged Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Over the last year this percentage nationally has increased by 3 per cent while Suffolk’s has increased by 6 per cent. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/gcses-boost-for-schools-in-suffolk-1-7544628 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/b1828c9b2a8ed707986f7dd384fecb401cb8a1da5ef0a7b5b52bea6d057d7720.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:49:40 | null | 2016-08-14T13:11:37 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fthe-lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe-visit-bury-st-edmunds-and-stowmarket-1-7511661.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7511660.1470312822!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe visit Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Suffolk-based Spinning Wheel Theatre company, which brings professional and innovative productions to rural communities, is putting on a magical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
About 30 Suffolk teenagers aged between 13 and 21 are taking part in the two-week summer school and as well as performing, they will be involved in costume, prop-making and set construction.
The family-friendly play will be directed by Spinning Wheel artistic director Amy Wyllie, designed by Becca Gibbs and is being shown at Stowmarket’s John Peel Centre on Saturday, August 27 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and the St John’s Centre in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday, August 28 at 7.30pm.
Miss Wyllie, who studied at King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds before graduating in acting and performing arts from Hull University and Drama Studio London, said: “This is a unique experience in the region because it is a mini tour.
“There is nothing like that in the region at the moment. It is the closest thing young people get to gaining real work experience in the theatre profession. They are learning from professionals.”
The live adaptation of the classic C S Lewis children’s story includes puppetry, flying and buckets of magic!
“It is going to be really exciting because it is the first time Spinning Wheel Theatre has done something like this.
“It is going to be really hard work but an exciting challenge. It will be done traditionally but will be quite a physical and magical show,” Miss Wyllie added.
Tickets cost £7, or £5 for concessions, and to book visit www.spinningwheeltheatre.com.
Tickets for the shows on August 27 are available from the John Peel Centre box office by calling 01449 774678.
For more details about Spinning Wheel Theatre company follow @SpinningTheatre on Twitter or search Spinning Wheel Theatre on Facebook. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/the-lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe-visit-bury-st-edmunds-and-stowmarket-1-7511661 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/91ac5d9a5dd1137db1b044f65389184541f6cb6caaa4edaf0afafd2392a8a928.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:46:08 | null | 2016-08-26T13:54:41 | There is still time to join the army of more than 2,000 women who have signed up for St Nicholas Hospice Care’s Girls Night Out. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fstill-time-to-join-the-growing-fund-raising-army-of-girls-night-out-1-7535404.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7535403.1471611477!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Still time to join the growing fund-raising army of Girls Night Out | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | There is still time to join the army of more than 2,000 women who have signed up for St Nicholas Hospice Care’s Girls Night Out.
The walk on Saturday, September 10 sees women come together in their pyjamas and flashing bunny ears while walking either six or 11.2 miles around Bury St Edmunds.
Jenny Baskett, events and challenges fund-raiser for the hospice, said she is ‘astounded’ by the popularity of this year’s fund-raiser.
“Each year I think the event can’t get any bigger, but each year I am happily proven wrong,” she said.
“The money raised from this event really does help the hospice continue to support and care for those in the final chapters of their lives from across the community.
“Last year we raised an incredible £190,000 and it would be great to beat that total this year – but we can only do that with the help of our brilliant fund-raisers.”
One group of women taking part for the very first time will be the 365Motivate Team, who decided they would give it a go after seeing the event advertised online.
Leader Lucy Cronin said: “I haven’t done the walk before, so I am so excited to see all the ladies, the light up bunny ears, and to get going.”
This year’s Girls Night Out sees the return of the memory boards so walkers can write messages about the loved ones they have lost.
Other highlights include ‘water boys’ handing out refreshments and medals for participants.
To sign up visit www.girlsnightoutwalk.co.uk | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/still-time-to-join-the-growing-fund-raising-army-of-girls-night-out-1-7535404 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/854053c34b5c86422c1e36eda84e9e0f3becf319aba04fdb389ce9c4eac90580.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:48:28 | null | 2016-08-22T10:21:28 | Visit now for the latest sports news in and around Bury St Edmunds - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket-round-up-bury-end-winless-run-while-diss-suffer-relegation-1-7537664.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7537663.1471857675!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET ROUND-UP: Bury end winless run, while Diss suffer relegation | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | It was sweet 16 for Bury St Edmunds at the weekend as they ended a run of 15 games without a win by beating Vauxhall Mallards by six wickets.
Sean Park (5-30) took five wickets to restrict the hosts Vauxhall to 202-8, before an unbeaten century from Daron Cruickshank (128 not out) helped Bury to a winning score of 206-4, and saw them climb up to ninth in the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League table.
Elsewhere, Sudbury slipped to sixth in the table after a crushing nine wicket defeat at home to Burwell, and Woolpit dropped to the foot of the table after drawing at Copdock and Old Ipswichian.
In the Dipple and Conway Opticians Norfolk League, Diss were relegated from the Premier Division after an eight wicket defeat at Downham Town.
Despite a century from Chris Cooper (120) helping Diss score a total of 244, Downham (245-2) reached the target with the loss of just two wickets, and coupled with Cromer picking up maximum points in their win over Sprowston, it meant Diss will finish the season in the bottom two.
Garboldisham climbed up to second place in the Premier Division after beating North Runcton by 69 runs, while Old Buckenham’s four run defeat at newly crowned champions Brooke saw them drop to fourth.
Elsewhere, Mildenhall stretched their lead at the top of Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division One at the weekend.
Mildenhall secured a 35 run win at home to Frinton II, while nearest rivals Wivenhoe lost at home to Witham, meaning Ben Shepperson’s men now hold a 30 point lead at the top of the table.
Haverhill, Hadleigh and Halstead all tasted victory at the weekend, with Worlington losing at home to relegation threatened Hadleigh.
EAST ANGLIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Sudbury (0) 95 all out in 36.2 overs (G Hume 5-29) lost to Burwell (25) 99-1 in 8.5 overs (R Potter 54no) by 9 wickets.
Vauxhall Mallards (4) 202-8 in 64 overs (D Conway 60, S Park 5-30) lost to Bury St Edmunds (25) 206-4 in 49.1 overs (D Cruickshank 128no) by 6 wickets.
Copdock & Old Ipswichian (15) 296-6 dec in 60 overs (D Botha 100no) drew with Woolpit (11) 260-5 in 58 overs (M Rippon 123no).
TWO COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
*home team
Division One: *Braintree (7) 253-6, lost to Halstead (18) 254-5 by 5 wickets.
Haverhill (20) 237-5, beat *Coggeshall (7) 227 by 10 runs.
*Mildenhall (18) 255-7, beat Frinton II (8) 220-7 by 35 runs.
*Worlington (7) 314-4, lost to Hadleigh (17) 317-5 5 wickets.
Division Two: *Exning (3) 129, lost to Mildenhall II (20) 130-2 by 8 wickets.
*Lakenheath (20) 256-9, beat Easton (7) 151 by 105 runs.
Dunmow (18) 309-5, beat *Long Melford (7) 223-6 by 86 runs.
Division Three: *Brockley (20) 216-7, beat Woolpit II (6) 150 by 66 runs.
*Copdock & OI II (20) 220, beat Sudbury II (7) 127 by 93 runs.
Coggeshall II (17) 306-4, beat *Halstead II (7) 210-5 by 96 runs.
*Haverhill II (0) 99, lost to Kelvedon & Feering (20) 101-0 by 10 wickets.
*Mistley II (20) 255-5, beat Tuddenham (5) 150 by 105 runs.
Division Four: Needham Market (4) 163-8, lost to *Abberton (19) 164-3 by 7 wickets.
*Bury St Edmunds II (3) 149, lost to Wivenhoe II (20) 153-2 by 8 wickets.
Felixstowe & C (19) 267-8, beat *Hadleigh II (9) 248-9 by 19 runs.
Elmstead II (8) 200-6, lost to *Mildenhall III (18) 201-6 by 4 wickets.
St Margarets (14) 204-7, tied with *Walsham le Willows (13) 204-8.
Division Five: Nacton (18) 233, beat *Bury St Edmunds III (10) 203-6 by 30 runs.
Great Bromley (1) 117, lost to *Earl Stonham (20) 121-0 by 10 wickets.
*Nowton (4) 172, lost to Kesgrave (20) 177-2 by 8 wickets.
Worlington II (4) 191-8, lost to *Witham II (19) 192-1 by 9 wickets.
Division Six: Stowmarket (20) 241-5, beat *Kelvedon & F. II (3) 108 by 133 runs.
Melton St Audrys v Long Melford II result not received.
Division Seven: *East Bergholt II (5) 142, lost to Woolpit III (20) 143-7 by 3 wickets.
Mildenhall IV (3) 134, lost to *Halstead III (20) 135-2 by 8 wickets.
*Stowupland (7) 227-9, lost to Tendring (19) 229-5 by 5 wickets.
Division Eight: Frinton III (5) 172, lost to *Battisford (20) 173-5 by 5 wickets.
Abberton II (19) 185-4, beat *Elveden (6) 177-9 by 8 runs.
Division Nine South: West Mersea II (6) 261-5, lost to *Boxted (17) 262-3 by 7 wickets.
Division Nine West: *Eye & District (20) 251-3, beat Bury St Edmunds IV (6) 197 by 54 runs, 80 overs.
Stradbroke Vikings (20) 287-4, beat *Stowmarket II (4) 131 by 156 runs.
Sunday
Ladies Challenge: *Mildenhall (18) 191-3, beat Ipswich (6) 146-7 by 45 runs.
Saffron Walden v Woolpit result not received.
Ladies T20:*Battisford (5) lost to Mistley (17) scores not received, Mistley won by 65 runs.
NORFOLK ALLIANCE
Premier Division: Brooke 223 all out beat Old Buckenham 219 all out.
Garboldisham 175 all out beat North Runcton 106 all out.
Division One: Thetford Town 207-10 lost to Stow 257-7.
Topcroft 223-10 beat Norwich II 204-10.
Division Three: Bungay 258-4 beat Mundford 80-10.
Old Buckenham II 158 all out lost to Acle II 183-9.
Division Four: Norwich III 254-7 beat Garboldisham II 250-6.
Division Six: Diss II 55 all out lost to Bradfield II 56-2.
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EAST ANGLIAN
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PREMIER LEAGUE
Bury St Edmunds 270-4 dec
drew with Woolpit 209-7
Both Bury and Woolpit continue to look anxiously over their shoulders towards the bottom of the table after this draw at the Victory Ground.
With basement boys Horsford winning only their second game of the season, against Norwich, a share of the derby spoils was the last thing either of these two teams wanted.
Woolpit are now only five points clear of Horsford, with Bury a further 18 points clear of bottom spot.
The hosts won the toss and decided to bat first against their rivals.
There was a welcome return too for Phil Godden, who opened the Bury batting with 64.
When Ben Curran was out LBW to James Holmes for 27 with the score on 61, the openers had done their job, seeing the shine off the ball for Daron Cruickshank to stride to the crease full of menacing intent.
Bury’s recently-recruited overseas player got off the mark with a crisp cover drive for four.
At lunch, Bury were on 141-1 and were set to press on against the Woolpit spinners towards a commanding total.
Godden was then run-out trying to force the pace.
Mike Comber came to the crease and, as well as some characteristically mighty blows, also showed a deft touch, playing that rare shot, the late cut, although he later holed out at long-on, unselfishly chasing runs.
At the declaration, Cruickshank walked off to a standing ovation with an undefeated 136 and Bury were in a strong position at 270-4.
Mark Nunn and Tom Robotham began the defence of the total and Robotham had Karl Holmes caught by the ever-maturing wicket-keeper Max Whittaker for just one run.
However, Will Parker and Alex Oxley began to build a partnership which showed both patience and maturity.
This partnership took the team through the interval and past the 100 mark, and gave Woolpit hope of an unexpected victory.
Oxley was out leg-before-wicket for an excellent 43, and despite good contributions from Ocky Erasmus and Josh Cantrell, the scoring rate proved too much and Woolpit settled in for a draw.
There were a couple of late wickets which gave Bury hope of a victory, but Woolpit held out to finish 209-7.
The excellent Cruickshank backed up his batting performance by taking 4-40 with the ball
Tomorrow, Bury travel to Vauxhall Mallards while Woolpit entertain Copdock and Old Ipswichian (11am).
n Bury Greene King Players of the Week: Daron Cruickshank, Phil Godden, Vivek Rajagopal. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/cricket/bury-and-woolpit-still-looking-over-their-shoulders-after-derby-draw-1-7533816 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/4987b4f2c13461b8e32984c5d92f7514823c3242d011a5c63d15b314fa83ab4c.json |
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A £10 million futuristic ‘gallop in the sky’ is being planned by Jockey Club Estates to boost racehorse training facilities in Newmarket’s Hamilton Road.
The Hill Gallop will be constructed to mimic Headquarter’s iconic Warren Hill giving trainers on the opposite side of town a training asset vital to the conditioning of racehorses right on their doorstep.
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The ambitious plan, which will be submitted to the local planning authority next month, revolves around the building of an all-weather gallop which will start five metres below ground level before rising 30 metres on an flyover-like construction covering four and a half furlongs. It will be wide enough for two horses to work upsides and there will be a separate track running alongside for use by emergency vehicles.
The project has been five years in the planning and has the full backing of Newmarket trainers including Sir Mark Prescott who has been training in the town for 47 years and is chairman of the heath committee.
William Gittus, managing director of Jockey Club Estates said the location of the state-of-the-art gallop would be the key to its success as it was hoped access to such a facility would attract more trainers and horses to the Hamilton Road yards.
Occupancy rates in the training yards on the Bury side of town is currently around 90 per cent compared with less than 60 per cent on Racecourse Side and trainers have cited the proximity of the uphill canters on Warren Hill, which are used by over 2,000 horses a day, as the key factor in this discrepancy.
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“To enable further growth, and the economic benefits and employment that will bring to the district, we need to encourage more trainers to base themselves on Racecourse Side where there is scope for expansion,” said Mr Gittus.
Two years ago he and project team leader and assistant managing director of Jockey Club Estates Nick Patton, travelled to Japan to view its gallops built on man-made inclines. “That was definitely a turning point,” said Mr Patton. “It really opened my eyes to what could be done with a little innovation.” said Mr Patton.
“It’s wonderful to have reached a point at which we are now ready to submit the planning application. A lot of people have contributed to the development of the project and a design committee which includes trainers and vets, has played an integral role in the process.
“This is about Jockey Club Estates planning ten, 15, 20 years ahead and Newmarket maintaining its status as a world-class centre of excellence for the training of thoroughbred racehorses. Newmarket’s development as the HQ of racing is built on its history and heritage and the centuries-old turf of the Heath, but its future health could be shaped by 21st century technology and this gallop in the sky.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/video-jockey-club-unveils-plans-for-10m-newmarket-gallop-in-the-sky-1-7542894 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/728b4645335ab47678467ad125a2b2ed87fad9206bac862f57577a07789b8956.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:21 | null | 2016-08-11T14:47:50 | The Voice Squad Choir are preparing to hit the stage at the Apex with their most ambitious project to date – their take on Sweeney Todd. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fvoice-squad-retell-the-gruesome-tale-of-sweeney-todd-1-7522596.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7522589.1470923209!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Voice Squad retell the gruesome tale of Sweeney Todd | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The Voice Squad Choir are preparing to hit the stage at the Apex with their most ambitious project to date – their take on Sweeney Todd.
The talented choir are performing the gruesome tale of the barber of Fleet Street this weekend, staging two performances a day.
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The group, who this year celebrate their 24th anniversary, have put on a musical at the Apex every August since its opening and were also the first to grace its stage, performing at the venue’s opening ceremony.
Voice Squad founder and director, Birgitta Kenyan, said the choir likes to push itself in everything it does.
“It is always going to be a massive challenge taking on a musical like this but we have a group that sings all year round,” she said.
“We have great singers that love to get their teeth into such a fiendishly difficult score.
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“Thursday sees the set come in and we have man who is suppling the blood packs. “It’s very exciting”.
The singers were out in force outside the Apex this weekend, singing songs from the musical and selling meat pies to publicise the show.
They even had a pop-up barber attend for anyone who fancied a close shave.
The show is on at 3pm and 7pm this Saturday and Sunday.
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For more information see www.thevoicesquad.org.uk.
You can book tickets from the apex box office on 01284 758000 or at www.theapex.co.uk. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/voice-squad-retell-the-gruesome-tale-of-sweeney-todd-1-7522596 | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/d2d9eb0960dc6ad918eca39fe27a6ac9f88d266c79f292e2bf852f7ce19dfcd0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:46 | null | 2016-08-25T15:11:12 | Suffolk Police have received calls this week about potential gunshot noises in Bury St Edmunds. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fmystery-over-possible-gunshot-noises-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7544408.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6053830.1472134531!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mystery over possible gunshot noises in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Suffolk Police have received calls this week about potential gunshot noises in Bury St Edmunds.
A spokeswoman confirmed they had taken a couple of calls from the Cullum Road area regarding noises on Tuesday and Wednesday at about midnight that have sounded like possible gunshots.
She said: “However, it hasn’t been possible to pinpoint the location of where these are coming from or what the noises actually are.
“There isn’t evidence of any crime or anything untoward at the moment that could be linked to it.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/mystery-over-possible-gunshot-noises-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7544408 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/6c6e21fcdeb42928f7fbd6cd4b9ec1124aab02134dff542c08934f954ebda00c.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:50:45 | null | 2016-08-20T06:58:59 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freaders-pictures-from-the-bury-free-press-of-friday-august-19-1-7534966.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7534962.1471600807!/image/image.jpg | en | null | READERS’ PICTURES: From the Bury Free Press of Friday, August 19 | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | This week’s winner is Jon Christie with this picture of a ‘bumble bee having a good lick of the flowers’.
Jon, from Great Livermere, wins the chance to have his picture made into an A3 canvas print courtesy of Denny Bros’ Sprint Print service, in King’s Road, Bury St Edmunds.
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Alternatively, he can choose to have five smaller glossy prints.
Kieren Elson, from Bury St Edmunds, took this close-up picture of a daisy with a beautiful blue sky and clouds as a backdrop.
This picture of a young great spotted woodpecker being fed by its parent was taken in her Horringer garden by Krysten Newby.
Send your pictures to mailto:news@buryfreepress.co.uk. Please put ‘Reader Picture’ inthe subject line and include your name, full postal address (we’ll need it if you’re a winner) and some information about the picture. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/readers-pictures-from-the-bury-free-press-of-friday-august-19-1-7534966 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/2ddebfd1ebac902f6f1dc021bb1e053fc20aa81ad2ed8724cca13d5ef9f4b304.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:47:42 | null | 2016-08-31T08:01:11 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fit-s-a-dog-s-life-at-thurston-open-weekend-1-7551534.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7551533.1472590907!/image/image.jpg | en | null | It’s a dog’s life at Thurston open weekend | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A fun dog show was one of the new attractions at the latest Field of Dreams open weekend at Thurston.
There were 12 fun classes for dog lovers on the Sunday, while there were a host of other activities to keep everyone amused over the two days.
Field of Dreams is a farm run by charity The Crack On Foundation to give educational and work opportunities to people.
Ray Stevenson, one of the trustees, said: “Saturday was quiet, but the dog show on the Sunday was well-supported with it being our first one.”
The next open weekend takes place over the weekend of September 17.
n Pictured above at the fun dog show are Poppy Brew-Butler, eight, with her dog Bonny, three. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/it-s-a-dog-s-life-at-thurston-open-weekend-1-7551534 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/2fe122bee2d5d2161c12d043bb35be35fb4b8a5eb715ec452c4e927bdddbf455.json |
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Nigel Havers is one of this country’s best loved and most recognisable actors and has worked extensively on the UK stage since the early 1970’s.
He has worked with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
His Hollywood career includes the classic film Chariots of Fire, working with Steven Spielberg on the epic Empire of The Sun and starring alongside Michael Caine in The Whistle Blower.
The evening’s compere will be theatre critic Libby Purves, herself a hugely respected voice on UK Culture.
She is the creator of the Theatre Cat review website and was the first woman presenter on BBC Radio 4, her connection with Radio 4 continued and she has been a midweek presenter of the radio channel since 1982.
This is a fund-raising event to support the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Registered Charity number 242977).
For tickets and further details please call the box office on 01284 769505 or visit www.theatreroyal.org. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/an-evening-with-star-of-stage-and-screen-nigel-havers-1-7501127 | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/0b81319722930fc4247396da2a2ce157d96a098ea4ca46ee2f74d750e5225cae.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:48:19 | null | 2016-08-27T09:49:54 | Visit now for the latest sports news in and around Bury St Edmunds - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhalsey-targets-national-league-pairs-glory-for-the-fen-tigers-1-7544074.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544073.1472135756!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Halsey targets National League Pairs glory for the Fen Tigers | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Dan Halsey is optimistic he can give trophy-starved fans of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers something to shout about by clinching the National League Pairs title with Jon Armstrong at King’s Lynn on Saturday, writes Graham Clark.
Although drawn in a tough looking Group A alongside the likes of Eastbourne Eagles and Cradley Heathens, the Fen Tigers heat leader, who finished second in the Laurels at Sittingbourne on Monday, believes he and Armstrong can upstage their more fancied rivals at the Adrian Flux Arena.
“There are a couple of outstanding pairs," said Halsey.
"Obviously Eastbourne have Adam Ellis, while Cradley have Max Clegg and Ashley Morris and Rye House have Ben Morley and Rob Branford.
“But I don’t think anyone is stronger than me and Jon. I remember going there last year and Jon was riding for the Stoke Potters and he was near on unbeatable so hopefully he can do the same this year.
“Now we have got Jon back in top form and I’m riding well I think we can go there and win the Pairs on Saturday."
The Fen Tigers made it seven consecutive home wins in the National League on Sunday with a crushing 60-29 victory over the Cradley Heathens.
Although visiting captain Max Clegg ensured the shares were spoiled in the opening heat it was one-way traffic thereafter with the hosts chalking up a total of seven 5-1s on their way to a 31-point success over their arch rivals.
While there were two heat wins for a rejuvenated Alfie Bowtell, and four for Halsey, it was 15-year old reserve Jordan Jenkins who stole the show with a paid 13 total which included three heat wins.
"I wanted to get more than last time and I wanted double figures but that exceeded my expectations," said Jenkins.
"The team ride with Jon Armstrong in heat 10 felt good, so did the one when I cut back to pass Luke Chessell in heat 12."
The Fen Tigers will take on the Coventry Storm at Brandon in the National League on Friday (9pm) before entertaining the Rye House Raiders at West Row on Sunday (3.30pm).
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 60: J Armstrong 12+5, K Hughes R/R; C Coles 8+2, A Bowtell 9+1, D Halsey 14, S Bebee 5+2, J Jenkins 12+1.
Cradley Heathens 29: M Clegg 11, J Purchase R/R, L Chessell 5, R Andrews 4, E Perks (G) 6, B Basford 0, B Andrews 3. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/halsey-targets-national-league-pairs-glory-for-the-fen-tigers-1-7544074 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/a32b1f22b72f3ef784d2baa645c8998ec95443edf13a6ada3f2883067ac9e898.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:55 | null | 2016-08-25T15:05:09 | There were tears of joy at West Suffolk College as hundreds of students received their GCSE results today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fsuccess-for-students-taking-gcse-maths-and-english-at-bury-st-edmunds-college-1-7544368.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544365.1472133887!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Success for students taking GCSE maths and English at Bury St Edmunds college | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | There were tears of joy at West Suffolk College as hundreds of students received their GCSE results today.
More than 1,100 students, aged from 16-18, resat their GCSE Maths and English exams, and more than 400 adults took the exams too.
West Suffolk College student Sophie Wicks delighted after achieving C in GCSE Maths at the 4th attempt
For students like Sophie Wicks maths and English had become a real barrier.
Sophie, who has just finished the Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma, achieved a C in Maths at her fourth attempt.
She said: “I can’t believe I have managed to do it. I was really starting to think I would never do it but when I passed the mock I knew I had it in me.”
Sophie now dreams of becoming a nurse and is hoping to go to university.
Westt Suffolk College student Ehran Steele is off to the University of Chichester after achieving an A* in GCSE English
A relieved Ehran Steele will read Physical Education at Chichester in September after receiving an A* in his GCSE English.
Ehran admits when he first sat his GCSE English at school he was not mature enough to take it seriously.
But he has now completed the college’s Sports and Exercise Level 3 Extended Diploma and, after volunteering at his former middle school as part of the work experience for his course, is inspired to become a PE teacher.
He said: “The attitude was so different here to school. I had a better attitude too and the teachers really helped me to do well. I’m so happy. I didn’t expect to get an A*.”
For others, taking the exams a little later in life has been the start of new friendships and adventures.
Pauline Tully, Katia Matess, Sarah Liming and Sara Aimes, all from Bury St Edmunds, became friends whilst studying for their GCSE Maths.
For Katia and Sarah it means being able to fulfil lifelong ambitions of becoming teachers.
Katia, who achieved an A, is starting a PGCE at UEA and Sarah, who achieved a B, is starting a PGCE at the University of Suffolk, Bury. ‘I’m so relieved. I can’t believe I have done it,” said Katia.
Pauline, who achieved an A, and Sara, who achieved an A*, did not need to do the GCSE but wanted to support their sons who were also sitting it at school.
They enjoyed it so much that they are going to come back to volunteer in maths classes at the college.
Sara said: “It was so much fun and we are now really great friends. I’m just so happy for them all doing so well.”
Despite a dramatic increase in the number of students sitting the exams, the college’s success rate for GCSE English remains over twice the national average.
Success rates for 16 year olds resitting maths have increased by 11 per cent compared to last year. Nationally, success rates have declined due to the new government requirement for all 16-18 years olds without a grade C or above to resit their exam.
Lindsey Johnson, Vice Principal of Curriculum and Quality, said: “I am delighted for our students who have done so well. The hard work of both the staff and students has really paid off. We are committed to promoting maths and English in all areas of learning and helping all students to achieve the very best grades they can.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/success-for-students-taking-gcse-maths-and-english-at-bury-st-edmunds-college-1-7544368 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/e9ec4017192f2c908bd9ea283c1fd3d54d08b8d0b6e98509c521858683ea6d41.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:47:53 | null | 2016-08-30T14:36:15 | Visit now for the latest health news - direct from the Bury Free Press | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fmore-than-9-100-calls-to-ambulance-service-over-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7550798.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6873324.1472564631!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More than 9,100 calls to ambulance service over Bank Holiday weekend | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Ambulance staff and volunteers have been thanked for their hard work during another busy bank holiday weekend.
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received more than 9,100 emergency calls during the long weekend (27th – 29th August) – 9% more than the 2015 August bank holiday weekend.
The busiest day of the weekend was Saturday with 3,299 calls across the East. The Trust received 2,776 calls on bank holiday Monday.
Community first responders attended almost 300 medical emergencies over the weekend.
Sandy Brown, Director of Nursing and Clinical Quality, said: “Whilst most people were enjoying a long weekend in the sun, our staff and volunteers were working hard to help patients across the East of England.
“I’d like to thank everyone for their efforts over the weekend.
“We continue to experience an increase in demand, but we coped well to provide the best possible care to patients over the bank holiday.”
County breakdown of number of calls over the bank holiday weekend compared with 2015:
Bedfordshire – 873 (849)
Cambridgeshire – 1,123 (1,095)
Essex – 2,992 (2,626)
Hertfordshire – 1,463 (1,491)
Norfolk – 1,444 (1,301)
Suffolk – 1,276 (1,019) | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/health/more-than-9-100-calls-to-ambulance-service-over-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7550798 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/ac4cf426075b2af6947361e68731b7d2ea2809d9f1183f518e52b95baa6baf15.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:14 | null | 2016-08-19T10:00:00 | Dan Halsey has called on his Mildenhall Fen Tigers team-mates to treat the visit of the Cradley Heathens in the National League on Sunday like a cup final. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fspeedway%2Fhalsey-wants-mildenhall-fen-tigers-to-scupper-cradley-s-title-push-1-7533199.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533198.1471524522!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Halsey wants Mildenhall Fen Tigers to scupper Cradley’s title push | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Dan Halsey has called on his Mildenhall Fen Tigers team-mates to treat the visit of the Cradley Heathens in the National League on Sunday like a cup final.
With hopes of a top-four finish, and place in the end of season play-offs all but over for the West Row club, stalwart Halsey wants to see them dent the title aspirations of their arch rivals in the rearranged fixture.
The original clash between the two sides was scheduled for June, but the meeting was called off by Fen Tigers promoter Kevin Jolly over the visitors’ proposed use of a guest to cover.
Following an appeal, the Suffolk were side docked three league points and Jolly handed a £1250 fine, of which £1000 is suspended.
“I think that the rivalry had started to fade away until whatever happened over the original staging of the fixture,” said Halsey.
“Everyone is now fired up again, particularly Kevin (Jolly) who wants us to win and get one over them.
“Cradley will be a bit like a cup final for us as we have got nothing else left to ride for.
“Other than Max Clegg and Nathan Greaves (who is guesting for Ashley Morris) they are not that strong at all and there isn’t anyone else in the team that particularly stands out.
“I don’t want to get beat by either of them (Clegg or Greaves) and I will be going out there to do my job.”
After getting the better of the Stoke Potters 51-39 on Saturday night, a result which saw Halsey rack up an 18-point maximum, the Fen Tigers, for the second year running, failed to reach the final of the National League Fours at Coventry 24 hours later.
The quartet of Halsey, Jon Armstrong, Connor Coles and Jordan Jenkins, who was a late replacement for Alfie Bowtell, finished on 13 points in Group A, one point behind the second placed Heathens, and five behind table toppers, and eventual winners, Rye House Raiders.
“To be honest, I thought we would make the final, but I am happy as we acquitted ourselves well. They all showed some guts and gave me something,” said Jolly.
“Rye House had two big guns in Rob Branford and Ben Morley and things just fell in their favour.
“We just missed out and it would have been nice to make the final, but I am not going to get despondent about it.”
The Fen Tigers will travel to Loomer Road on Saturday to face the Stoke Potters in the league (7pm), before taking on Cradley 24 hours later.
Scores
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 51: J Armstrong 6, A Bowtell 8+2, K Hughes R/R, C Coles 11+3, D Halsey 18, S Bebee 7+2, J Lawlor 1.
Stoke Potters 39: B Wilson 7 S Tedham R/R, T Atkin 6, D Phillips 9+2, B Hopwood 9, L Geary 5+1, P Burnett 3+1.
National League Fours
Group A
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 13: J Armstrong 4, D Halsey 5, J Jenkins 1, C Coles 3. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/speedway/halsey-wants-mildenhall-fen-tigers-to-scupper-cradley-s-title-push-1-7533199 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/db9c7ce52c0dd76aded0dbaa05380675fb1cf87559e27ee62750a8e015d9ea15.json |
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By all means, a point apiece was a fair result in a game which saw style meet substance, or physicality for the want of a better word.
That’s not a dig at Ipswich and it’s perhaps something City, possessing the level of quality that we do, will have to smart up to as we travel to some of the less technically gifted teams in this division.
In truth, barring a 15-minute spell after taking the lead, the Canaries never really managed to get going and Ipswich do deserve some of the credit for that.
Mick McCarthy’s side were strong, direct and up for the fight, all of which was epitomised by Daryl Murphy, one of the first players I’ve seen make Timm Klose look uncomfortable at the heart of the City defence.
To our credit, we continued to try and get the ball down and with a little bit of luck, could have stolen victory through Steven Whittaker.
But most importantly, in our weakest derby performance in seven years, we avoided defeat.
Tuesday night’s EFL Cup (or League Cup if you wish) win against Coventry was much more pleasing on the eye.
While it’s difficult to read into cup games, City’s ‘second string’ showed they are more than capable of stepping up to the plate.
A few weeks ago I laid down the gauntlet to the Canaries’ young stars, and to a man they delivered.
Sergi Canos, Jacob Murphy, Louis Thompson and James Maddison were all excellent, as was substitute Ben Godfrey. Josh Murhpy was also much improved.
And I expect to see some of those names feature as City travel to Birmingham tomorrow. A win would be the perfect way to welcome in the first international break of the season. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/across-the-border-with-edward-seaman-draw-a-fair-result-as-city-fail-to-make-quality-count-1-7544455 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/201e4307216c63ff12332628f13f029017048bf07e4e8076db7f4674d87858b7.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:50:00 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:00 | Visit now for gadgets & tech news and features from the Bury Free Press | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftech%2Fconsole-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7528918.1471347532!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: No Man’s Sky review | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Video game escapism in its purest form.
No Man’s Sky in undeniably a work of art, but have you got time to look around the whole gallery?
No Man’s Sky launched last week after much hype and billed as quite literally the biggest video game ever made.
The self-perpetuating game, which promises to be potentially endless, was four years in the making by a tiny team in game production terms. And you can tell as it will instantly take your breath away.
Make no mistake there has never been anything like this before. As you fly ever deeper into the universe, new planets and solar systems roll silently into view – some will have been seen before, others discovered for the very first time. And you have 18 quintillion of them to choose from...
Each has its own set of flora, fauna and inhabitants. By exploring, players gain information about the planets that they can submit to The Atlas, a universal database that can be shared with other players of the game and for which they are rewarded in currency each time.
Each planet is a work of art you could spend hours studying, analysing and dissecting. These works of art are housed in an endless gallery and for art connoisseurs it will be Manna from heaven.
However, most people’s playing time will be finite.... unless you’re at university and can afford to miss the odd class here and there to squeeze in just one more exploration of a peculiar alien planet.
And that is where one of the game’s key sticking points comes in. As much as No Man’s Sky takes us to Infinity and leaves us wondering what waits beyond, there is also an almost irresistible itch which you can’t scratch because you can never truly “complete” this game in the traditional sense.
But that is very much a personal take on NMS, many people might enjoy jumping on for a couple of hours here and there, discovering lots of different things and logging it to the Atlas, if anything it could be cathartic but many people like a beginning, a middle and an end to their games.
No Mans Sky is undeniably a work of art
The care, thought, time and brilliance that has gone into this utterly original video game is mindblowing and deserves to be experienced by PlayStation gamers.
It is the purest form of video game escapism we have ever seen and should be celebrated as such.
But it will more likely go down as a cult classic than the blockbuster success it’s craft deserves. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/lifestyle/tech/console-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/4992e4d150d619c86018b3283121d78e8d8c5063d778f17fb6588982874d461b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:28 | null | 2016-08-25T13:32:36 | A man who twice supplied cocaine to an alcoholic woman saying it would “help her feel better” has been given a suspended prison sentence. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fman-supplied-cocaine-to-alcoholic-saying-it-would-make-her-feel-better-court-told-1-7543962.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7488522.1472203524!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man supplied cocaine to alcoholic saying it would ‘make her feel better’, court told | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A man who twice supplied cocaine to an alcoholic woman saying it would “help her feel better” has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Paul Grimshaw, 51, who at the time was living at the Six Bells pub at Bardwell, befriended the woman after meeting her when she came in to buy bottles of wine.
Today (Thursday) Ipswich Crown Court heard that the woman, who was in her 20s, was being supported by a community mental health team.
In early February last year, Grimshaw arrived at her home with a bottle of red wine and was invited in, said Stephen Rose, prosecuting.
While talking to the woman, Grimshaw offered “something to make her feel better” and produced a small quantity of cocaine, which they had both taken.
Mr Rose said the following day Grimshaw returned with food and wine and again supplied cocaine which they took before engaging in consensual sexual activity.
The court heard that the woman told a mental health counsellor about the cocaine and police were called in. Swabs taken from a table at her home confirmed traces of the drug.
Defending, Lindsay Cox said Grimshaw, now of Glove Road, Thetford, supplied only very small amounts of cocaine to the woman and made no financial gain from it.
Mr Cox said Grimshaw, who had not appeared in court on a drug supply charge for more than 25 years, was entirely cooperative when arrested and interviewed by police.
Grimshaw, who pleaded guilty to two offences of supplying cocaine, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months.
He was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid community work, pay £500 prosecution costs and participate in a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement for up to 20 hours. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/man-supplied-cocaine-to-alcoholic-saying-it-would-make-her-feel-better-court-told-1-7543962 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/a0d913f189324611d0c9585d3dc1340e94c8a02b78fc2c24e4d34f43afbbb281.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T14:49:08 | null | 2016-08-29T15:26:31 | Duke’s Comedy Club at The Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich presents some of the finest comedians from the UK on September 9. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flaughs-galore-at-the-wolsey-theatre-in-ipswich-1-7531306.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7531305.1471444078!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Laughs galore at the Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Duke’s Comedy Club at The Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich presents some of the finest comedians from the UK on September 9.
These include the bawdy and brilliant, Vikki Stone - one of the finest musical comedians on the UK circuit today, rising star Simon Fielder, the king of quirky and fast becoming a star of stand up, and comedy magician Neil Henry who was one of the stand out acts of last year’s Edinburgh Festival and is a YouTube sensation after proposing to his girlfriend onstage.
Tickets can be booked through the tickets sales team by calling 01473 295900 or by booking online at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/laughs-galore-at-the-wolsey-theatre-in-ipswich-1-7531306 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/af1b7fdcd65e8b54236aa60f17d6e3bac23f7b1c6763e479d72aa26ee784d8c0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:47:46 | null | 2016-08-31T12:53:37 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fservest-creates-50-new-jobs-in-bury-area-1-7554171.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7554169.1472644396!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Servest creates 50 new jobs in Bury area | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Up to 50 new jobs will be created by the facilities management compoay Servest when it opens a new call centre.
The Fornham All Saints business has started recruiting roles from helpdesk operatives to team leaders and support staff for the Bury St Edmunds customer contact centre.
Servest employs 20,000 people at 7,000 sites across the country for clients in the retail, leisure, public, commercial, construction, transport and logistics sectors. It also has offices in London, Leeds, Watford, Manchester and Edinburgh,
Rob Legge, Servest chie executive, said “I am excited to grow our team within Bury St Edmunds, we know from experience that there is a great talent pool in the local area.
“I am looking forward to welcoming the new team in to the Servest family.”
Servest says it aims to bring the customer contact centre for all services under one roof
For information on jobs available see http://www.servest.co.uk/jobs/helpdesk-customer-service-advisor or http://www.servest.co.uk/jobs/helpdesk-team-leader or email resourcing@servest.co.uk | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/servest-creates-50-new-jobs-in-bury-area-1-7554171 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/c6469f9cdceb6ef03d0ca4df38c5388dc8ee61ff81f4468bb9f51e304a095b00.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:47:06 | null | 2016-08-26T20:28:07 | Mildenhall Town manager Dean Greygoose has said some teams are now scared of facing them this season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmildenhall-making-the-most-of-fear-factor-to-chalk-up-perfect-record-1-7544529.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544527.1472135325!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mildenhall making the most of fear factor to chalk up perfect record | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Mildenhall Town manager Dean Greygoose has said some teams are now scared of facing them this season.
The Hall have made a flying start to the new Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division campaign, winning all four of their league fixtures so far to sit at the top of the table.
And ahead of hosting fourth-placed Felixstowe and Walton United tomorrow (3pm), and then travelling to local rivals Newmarket Town on Tuesday night (7.45pm), Greygoose feels his side have frightened the opposition in some of their wins.
“I’d like to think teams will be scared of us,” said the Mildenhall boss, who watched his side cruise to a 5-1 win at Fakenham Town on Saturday.
“We treat any team we play with respect, but there’s been a couple of teams we’ve played who have been scared of us.
“Saturday against Fakenham we were playing against gale force wind and it was some of the best football we’ve played since I’ve been here.
“Apart from the FA Cup, the only disappointment so far, we’ve started really well.”
n Former Mildenhall Town player Tom Youngs will be signing copies of his new book ‘What Dreams Are (Not Quite) Made Of’ at Waterstones, 36 Butter Market, Bury St Edmunds this Saturday (11am to noon).
n Thetford Town have signed midfielder Max Melanson from Dereham, who made his debut in the 2-1 defeat at Newmarket Town on Tuesday.
On Saturday Thetford visit Ely City (3pm), and on Tuesday they are home to Kirkley and Pakefield (7.45pm).
n Walsham le Willows won 3-2 at Haverhill Rovers on Saturday, despite having Andrew Wood sent off, but were beaten 2-0 at Gorleston on Tuesday.
They host Saffron Walden tomorrow (3pm) and visit Ipswich Wanderers on Tuesday.
n Elsewhere, Stowmarket Town will aim to extend their unbeaten run when they host Diss Town tomorrow (3pm). Stow drew 2-2 with Haverhill Borough at the weekend and beat Braintree Town Reserves 2-0 on Tuesday.
n Team Bury, beaten 4-0 at AFC Sudbury Reserves last week, face a trip to Coggeshall Town tomorrow, and host Dereham Town Reserves on Tuesday (7.45pm.) | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/mildenhall-making-the-most-of-fear-factor-to-chalk-up-perfect-record-1-7544529 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/5b3486b55f93acebcbf542129edf48491e756280fd8076a1b3a14530b07873ef.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:47:29 | null | 2016-08-30T09:54:53 | The high standards of care which breastfeeding mothers receive from West Suffolk Hospital have been recognised after the trust was awarded an upgrade to its “baby friendly” status. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fhealth-news%2Fnational-recognition-of-west-suffolk-hospital-s-parent-and-baby-scheme-1-7550059.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7550058.1472547272!/image/image.jpg | en | null | National recognition of West Suffolk Hospital’s parent and baby scheme | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The high standards of care which breastfeeding mothers receive from West Suffolk Hospital have been recognised after the trust was awarded an upgrade to its “baby friendly” status.
The hospital has been awarded stage two baby friendly status by UNICEF (United Nation’s Children’s Fund) for the support it offers parents to help them make informed decisions about feeding their babies.
To achieve the status, the hospital had to demonstrate that the right training and education is in place to give staff the necessary practical skills and knowledge to successfully support breastfeeding mothers.
The hospital hopes to achieve stage three – the final milestone – by August next year. To gain the status, parents using the hospital’s maternity and neonatal services will be asked their opinions about the care they have received.
Bernadine Bramble, general manager for women and children at the hospital said: “We are absolutely delighted that we have achieved this important status, which shows that parents who have their babies at the hospital are receiving the right help to make sure their children get the best possible start in life.
“Breastfeeding protects babies against a wide range of serious illnesses, including gastroenteritis and respiratory infections in infancy as well as allergies and diabetes in childhood. It can also help protect mum too, by reducing the risk of some cancers.
“But breastfeeding isn’t always easy and lots of new mothers need support. We’re committed to making sure they get the help they need and are pleased that has been recognised by UNICEF.”
For more information about the Baby Friendly initiative, visit www.babyfriendly.org.uk | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/health/health-news/national-recognition-of-west-suffolk-hospital-s-parent-and-baby-scheme-1-7550059 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/fe1d153210cab2471c1156a83213b6db28c108a0c240c6878897537c2c350ff6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:34 | null | 2016-08-19T11:00:00 | RYMAN LEAGUE | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnew-bury-town-skipper-barber-shows-the-way-to-victory-1-7533822.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533820.1471533894!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New Bury Town skipper Barber shows the way to victory | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | RYMAN LEAGUE
DIVISION ONE NORTH
FOOTBALL - Bury Town v Waltham Abbey Pictured: Ollie Hughes ANL-160814-234030009
Bury Town 2
Waltham Abbey 1
Bury’s playing captain Bradley Barber hopes to lead by example rather than being a vocal presence in his new role, like he did throughout this opening day win.
The 30-year-old rose to the occasion of leading the side on the pitch by having a hand in both goals, including scoring the second-half winner, as Bury came from behind to get their 2016/17 off to a winning start on Saturday.
Waltham Abbey, who finished a place above the relegation zone last season, had taken the lead from the penalty spot 31 minutes in when Ryan Blackman converted after Blues’ debutant Andrew Cusasck had put in a clumsy challenge.
But Bury went into the break level after a goalkeeping error saw Ollie Hughes gobble up a rebound after Barber’s free-kick caused mayhem.
Barber himself, revealed as the Blues’ new playing captain with last year’s incumbent Phil Weavers now club captain, then kept his cool to slide the hosts into a 56th-minute lead they did not relinquish in a dominant second period.
“It was obviously a poor start going 1-0 down, especially to a penalty,” he said.
“To start with we were a bit lumbered but we got a bit of luck with the goal and in the second half I thought we fully deserved it.”
The ex-Needham Market midfielder, who joined from Felixstowe & Walton United ahead of last season, is hoping plenty of encouragement as well as his own displays can help bring the best out of the team in his captain’s role.
“There is a few good youngsters here and I think with the right attitude they can go a long way,” he said.
“I’m all about encouragement and trying to lead by example. I am not going to be the one getting in people’s faces and screaming.
“I will just try and encourage people to play with the football. I like to play the right way and get the ball on the deck and try and carve teams open. Hopefully it is something we can do a lot more of.”
Barber himself will be looking to stay injury free after a slipped disc in his back caused him to miss five months of last season and struggle through the end of the campaign. But he is confident he can manage the problem through an exercise routine.
Bury boss Ben Chenery named three summer signings in his starting line-up with Dan Heath winning the race for the goalkeeper’s starting jersey, while ex-Norwich United man Cusack started at left-back and youngster Kryan Clements, on a season-long loan from AFC Sudbury, partnered Weavers at the back.
International clearance not coming through yet meant there was no place in the matchday squad for their other new signing, defender or midfielder Tom Debenham, who had joined after having completed a football scholarship in the USA. A prior commitment meant that striker Sam Reed was unavailable, while veteran Justin Miller will not be available until after the first three weeks.
With the new clubhouse yet to be finished there was a healthy-looking crowd enjoying the outside bar and BBQ.
Bury, playing a 4-4-2 diamond formation, enjoyed the best of the chances in the first half but went behind after Cusack’s poorly-timed challenge gave away a penalty from which Blackman found the bottom left corner.
The Blues got the equaliser their probing had deserved following a 42nd-minute free-kick.
After Hughes had been fouled just outside the area, Barber’s shot cannoned off the wall, and after Remi Garrett pounced on it Anthony Page saved before spilling out with Hughes on hand to stab home.
The second half saw the hosts gain full control with Barber putting his side into the lead after a smart throughball from Tevan Allen.
Bury were unable to add to their lead and had to survive a rare scare when Yemi Avelani failed to connect properly with a free header, but in the end they were good value for all three points.
BURY: Heath, Allen, Cusack, Aitkens, Weavers, Clements, Garrett (Jolland 73), Mayhew (Kennedy 85), Hughes, Barber (De’ath 90+5), Canfer. Unused subs: O’Sullivan.
Free Press Man of The Match. Bradley Barber. Shone in new captain’s role.
Attendance: 253
n Bury followed up Saturday’s win by coming from behind again to register a 3-2 victory at Witham Town on Tuesday, writes John Alcock.
After Nathan Korenteng turned in a cross unmarked at the far post 15 minutes in, the Blues levelled in the 27th minute when Josh Mayhew headed home Ollie Hughes’ flick-on.
Hughes himself put them ahead six minutes later, finding the top corner after beating his man.
It was 3-1 just before the interval when the referee’s assistant spotted Mayhew’s low shot from Barber’s corner had been cleared after it had crossed the line.
Witham pulled a goal back on the hour mark through Korenteng, again unmarked, but Bury stood firm to the hosts’ pressure to register back-to-back wins.
BURY: Heath, Allen, Cusack, Aitkens, Weavers, Clements, Garrett, Mayhew (De’ath 79), Hughes, Barber (Kennedy 70), Reed (Jolland 52).
Free Press Man of The Match: Ollie Hughes. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/new-bury-town-skipper-barber-shows-the-way-to-victory-1-7533822 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/248dd4b16da3bc47858ccdd075ac24e8190bb5890189ef52467f5bcadf857e91.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:47:24 | null | 2016-08-27T15:37:42 | GIBBS DENLEY | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Frippon-s-heroics-in-vain-as-woolpit-drop-to-bottom-spot-1-7544579.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544578.1472135913!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rippon’s heroics in vain as Woolpit drop to bottom spot | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | GIBBS DENLEY
EAST ANGLIAN
PREMIER LEAGUE
Woolpit 260-5
drew with Copdock 296-6
Woolpit are deep in trouble at the bottom of the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League despite their weekend draw against Copdock.
With Horsford successfully winning their second successive league game at Frinton, the Norwich-based side relegated Woolpit to the bottom of the league standings.
Woolpit asked Copdock to bat and after a short rain delay were rewarded with the early wicket of Atkins, caught by Adie Starling off the bowling of Jon Steel. Cull and Northcote added a further 59, before Cull was caught by Jamie Holmes off Michael Rippon.
Northcote reached his 50 before also being caught by Holmes, this time off Hamish Fiddes.
Rippon accounted for Warn, Cawkwell and Rash but Copdock’s overseas player, Botha, remained undefeated and a seventh-wicket stand with Swallow took them to 296-6.
Rippon’s figures were 4-59.
Woolpit got off to a good start in reply, scoring 75 in 14 overs, before Will Parker was bowled by Beaumont for 25.
Fiddes and Rippon added another 92 runs before Fiddes was also bowled for 41.
Ben Cooper, Craig Estlea and James Holmes all fell cheaply trying to add quick runs, to leave Woolpit on 208-5 with 12 overs remaining.
Alex Oxley and Rippon played safe, ensuring maximum batting points and a draw, with Rippon ending on a superb 123 not out.
n In Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division Three, Brockley (216-7) beat Woolpit II (150) by 66 runs. Only Harry Gale with 35 and Tristan Blackledge with 30 made decent scores as Woolpit were bowled out for 150.
n In Division Seven, East Bergholt II (142) lost to Woolpit III (143-7) by 3 wickets.
Chris Daniel took 6-47 before Adie Bullett mastered the pitch to score 65.
n In Hunts County Bats Suffolk Cricket League Division Four, Woolpit Sunday II (204-7) beat Bardwell Sunday II (97) by 107 runs.
Woolpit recovered from 71-6 to post 204-7 thanks to 48 from Julian Bradwell and 67 not out from Craig Newcombe, his first-ever 50. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/cricket/rippon-s-heroics-in-vain-as-woolpit-drop-to-bottom-spot-1-7544579 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/53826d71bda3e72e9a751205a045bd6d79e5f412111e0205474d6c858fc1860d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:47:49 | null | 2016-08-29T10:46:25 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Bury Free Press | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fsleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7548623.1472463964!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sleepiness linked to traffic noise and pollution | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.
The study shows exposure to traffic pollution is a trigger for daytime sleepiness - and may also trigger SNORING.
More than 12,000 adults were included in the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study.
The findings show that people exposed to high levels of pollution had a 65 per cent greater chance of suffering from daytime sleepiness, compared to those who had no exposure.
Traffic noise in the bedroom was also a trigger - with people 46 per cent more likely to feel sleepy in the day if exposed.
And the research also suggests that people are also 29 per cent more likely to be a habitual snorer if they are exposed to traffic noise while they sleep.
Daytime sleepiness affected one in five people involved in the study, while one in four reported habitual snoring.
Ane Johannessen, an epidemiologist at Bergen University in Norway, wrote the study together with Professor Thorarinn Gislason and other Northern European researchers.
She said: “Exposure to traffic should be taken into account when planning treatment for patients with sleep disturbances, because reducing noise and pollution exposure in the bedroom may have a beneficial effect.
“Reducing exposure through relocating the bedroom away from pollution sources or making the bedroom more soundproof to protect against traffic noise, as well as mapping alternative and less polluted outdoor everyday routes may help patients with their sleep disorders.”
The study also showed that men, older subjects, smokers and those with lower education were more likely to report habitual snoring.
They were usually less physically active, with a higher BMI, and more likely to have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Women, older people, smokers, and those with lower education were more likely to report daytime sleepiness.
The new research is due to be presented at the European Respiratory Society’s International Congress in London next month.
Professor Jorgen Vestbo, President of ERS and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester, said: “The question of who snores may be a running joke in some households but for many snoring is a serious issue, with direct links to physical and mental well being and the same is true for daytime sleepiness.
“We want people to think more about the environment around them and the impact it can have - from the way they sleep to the air they breathe.”
To coincide with Congress, the ERS will be holding some free public lung function testing, starting in Trafalgar Square on September 2 and 3. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/offbeat/sleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/6df0fba28182a05206972bb70301a701439e7560af70bf0d7178a084919fa734.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:46 | null | 2016-08-19T08:00:00 | I start my column this week by congratulating my local club Stowmarket, on gaining promotion back to Division Five at the first time of asking with two games still to be played. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcaught-in-the-middle-with-ron-raisey-picturesque-grounds-are-a-pleasure-to-visit-1-7533179.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533178.1471524220!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Caught in the Middle with Ron Raisey: Picturesque grounds are a pleasure to visit | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | I start my column this week by congratulating my local club Stowmarket, on gaining promotion back to Division Five at the first time of asking with two games still to be played.
They have always prided themselves on giving younger players a chance and this season it has paid dividends with big contributions from both Stuart Lilley and George Tillbrook, and also from Dale Watling who has returned to the club this year.
The most unlikely winners were Worlington, who won at high-flying Witham by 28 runs. Batting first they struggled to 106, thanks to Jimmy Watson’s 59 before their bowlers went to town, cleaning up their opponents for just 78, with Sean Cooper leading the way with 4-19, ably backed up by Kiwi Ben Hyde 4-25. This Saturday they entertain struggling Hadleigh.
Hadleigh will consider themselves unlucky to lose to Coggeshall by just one wicket, Hadleigh 167, Kyle Tanner 60, Coggeshall 168-9, Mark Simmonds 3-15.
Halstead achieved a much needed victory over Mistley by 42 runs, Halstead 242-9, Mark Johnson 55, Mistley 200, Sam Walter 3-28. Next up is a visit to fellow strugglers Braintree.
Haverhill, without skipper Adam Dellar were well beaten by Braintree by 70 runs. Braintree 246, Anthony Phillips 3-20, Haverhill 176-7, Dan Pass 31. A trip to Coggeshall is the next date in the diary.
Mildenhall look to be marching onwards towards the EAPL play-offs with yet another victory, this time over bottom club Copford by 91 runs. Overseas Aussie star Steve Taylor scored an impressive 128 in a total of 299-9, Copford made 208-9 with Ashley Clark taking 3-27. Taylor has now passed the 1,000 run mark in the Two Counties this season at an average of just over 75. Frinton IIs are the visitors to Wamil Way this weekend.
Lakenheath had a much needed victory last Saturday, beating Ipswich by 105 runs. Lakenheath 256-6, Shane Leech 105, Dominic Palmer 84, Ipswich 151, Danny Rodic 3-39. This Saturday they entertain Easton.
Long Melford lost to Easton by five wickets, Long Melford 205-7, Dale Brett 79, Ipswich 209-5, veteran Lawrence Hall 4-58. It’s a home game this Saturday against Dunmow.
Bottom club Exning predictably lost to unbeaten Maldon by five wickets. Exning 121 Ollie Lawson 58, Maldon 124-5 Peter Woods 2-33. This week sees them play host to Mildenhall IIs.
One of the perks of being an umpire in the Two Counties league, apart from the obvious cricket teas, is the opportunity to visit some absolutely delightful grounds. From the perfectly-manicured, such as Mildenhall and Frinton, to the picturesque delights of Exning, Worlington and Halstead, they all have many appealing factors.
I am a firm believer that if you are on a league panel, you go to wherever you are appointed, you shouldn’t be allowed to pick and choose, or how far you travel. I always enjoy going to a different club each week, meeting players old and new. I hope I can still be seeing these grounds and players for a good few years to come. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/cricket/caught-in-the-middle-with-ron-raisey-picturesque-grounds-are-a-pleasure-to-visit-1-7533179 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/05f46133bb7fe0e94c369bc00beb1c9ea14970bf6ab713b3ea8ceb42931126cf.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:48:10 | null | 2016-08-28T08:03:24 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsuffolk-sisters-to-pedal-in-memory-of-their-grandma-1-7546097.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7546090.1472209550!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk sisters to pedal in memory of their grandma | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Two Suffolk sisters who took to the skies in support of West Suffolk Hospital are set to take their fundraising exploits to a new level.
Jess and Sian Davies, who both work at the hospital, are preparing for a two-wheel challenge in memory of their grandma, Elizabeth Davies, who died earlier this year.
The pair will tackle a 23-mile charity cycle ride after taking part in the annual sky dive, organised by the My WiSH Charity, in support of various departments at the hospital.
But they insist their next fundraiser in October will be a tougher challenge than jumping out of a plane.
Jess, 24, from Stowmarket, explained: “We are both cycling novices. I have had to buy a bike and Sian is using her old one for the first time in eight years.
“With the sky dive, you don’t have a lot of time to think. But the thought of cycling almost the distance of a marathon is more of a challenge.
“But we both have a very special connection with West Suffolk Hospital and we wanted to give something back.”
After more than £600 was donated in memory of Elizabeth Davies, the sisters wanted to continue their own fundraising.
The pair will cycle along the back roads between Rickinghall, where their grandmother lived, and the hospital where they will finish.
Sian, 27, from Honington, said: “We wanted to raise awareness of palliative care and we didn’t want to jump out of a plane again.”
Sian works as a sister in the Hospital’s Rainbow Ward while Jess is a senior occupational therapist.
You can sponsor them at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sisterscyclingchallenge. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/suffolk-sisters-to-pedal-in-memory-of-their-grandma-1-7546097 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/e14dfe1d0dec877456b76c4996a3342ebd8b5f485423cddd6697dadf58893c18.json |
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Now she’s back to showcase her own style of contemporary rock-blues.
Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the inspiration of Hendrix, the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the energy of Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocal of Stevie Nicks all rolled into one...that’s Chantel.
Guitar prodigy Chantel has won five British Blues Awards in the last three years, including Guitarist of the Year in 2013 and 2014, in doing so becoming the first woman to achieve it.
When Chantel was eight years old, she was the youngest person in the UK to pass a Rock school exam.
At 12, she was jamming in her native Bradford and evolving into a gifted musician.
At 14, Chantel was told by major labels that she had a “great voice, but girls don’t play guitar like that!”
Wisely ignoring the comments, she enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark, with 18 distinctions.
When Chantel released her 2011 debut album, ‘Like No Other’, one critic said, “Chantel McGregor deserves to be held up as a messiah of blues-rock and given her own mountain.
She doesn’t strum or pick her guitar but almost bends and distorts it, as if she’s channeling the ghost of Hendrix through her fingers”
New album ‘Lose Control’ sees Chantel producing an exciting pantheon of rock crescendos and riffs that will please her devout blues rock fan base, but also displays a bigger and bolder rock sound with progressive influences.
Chantel explains: “I juxtaposed heavy, guitar riff-based, dark tracks with haunting, emotive acoustic tracks, whilst tying them together with the lyrical themes of desperation and loss so often seen in Southern Gothic fiction.”
Chantel plays at The Apex on Thursday, September 8 at 8pm. Tickets are £14, or £16 on the door. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/guitar-queen-chantel-returns-to-bury-st-edmunds-1-7535664 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/eef5994690851ebcf3004f5ce78d156de7db2a676735b00079ad92eb5ec04a52.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:49:42 | null | 2016-08-29T08:00:00 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fsuffolk-artworks-stages-its-annual-exhibition-at-blackthorpe-barn-rougham-1-7538210.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7538206.1471872417!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk Artworks stages its annual exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | An exciting and intelligent collection of artwork can be enjoyed at this year’s annual Suffolk Artworks Exhibition being staged at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham from September 10 to October 2.
A wide range of interpretative works are on show by the 30 artists who will be exhibiting.
Angel Rising by Genista Dunham being exhibited at Suffolk Artworks Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
There are East African influences in dialogue with Suffolk agricultural lines from Cathy D’Archy, while Eileen Revett, philosopher and lover of maths, presents patterns and organised energies. Alison Jones creates works in delicate botanical observations while Genista Dunham exhibits pieces from her meditative journey through Suffolk churches and Eileen Nason portrays human life observations in her work.
This year sees the first Artworks Exhibition Award which offers a graduate student the chance to exhibit with Artworks for the year. The inaugural award goes to Roni Dean for her video and photographic work.
The event runs 10am to 5pm.
Dark Passion by Alison Jones being shown at Suffolk Artworks Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/suffolk-artworks-stages-its-annual-exhibition-at-blackthorpe-barn-rougham-1-7538210 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/740f8d9902d6104f305d0ab25fbc5bdea6e036039a87b1b19eab613e4cb209a9.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:49:51 | null | 2016-08-14T09:00:25 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fleading-artist-to-hold-a-new-one-woman-show-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7512006.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7512005.1470320870!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Leading artist to hold a new one woman show in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Textile artist and bestselling author, Helen M. Stevens, a member of the prestigious Society of Women Artists, opens her 18th one woman show at the Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds on August 16, with a public launch on Saturday, August 20 from 2pm–4pm.
After 35 years at the top of her profession, 12 books and a series of overseas tours, including to Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada, she now plans to step back from teaching, lecturing and major exhibitions to concentrate on more personal art and writing.
Her show ‘Curtain Call’ might be just that - a last opportunity to see a large body of her contemporary work at a single venue.
With exhibits ranging from work created over the last three years especially for this event, to pieces which have formed the basis for masterclasses, overseas tours and, most recently, her widely acclaimed new series of e-books and patterns, this is a fascinating insight to work of an artist who has made a lasting and unique contribution to the genre.
There is even the opportunity to acquire original, signed, page proofs from her bestselling books.
Part of the exhibition profits will be donated to the WWF in support of the Amur leopard, a rare, endangered species whose image forms the signature icon for the exhibition.
The exhibition continues until September 11. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/leading-artist-to-hold-a-new-one-woman-show-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7512006 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/3c61debf3d0c1d282cc9712dab12224146ef0fbb2adeb8bbb13df32ec635aa33.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T12:47:44 | null | 2016-08-28T13:39:32 | Teenage sensation Jordan Jenkins has dropped his biggest hint to date about the possibility of riding for the Mildenhall Fen Tigers beyond the current season, writes Graham Clark. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fspeedway%2Fjenkins-is-not-ruling-out-link-up-with-fen-tigers-in-2017-1-7543995.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.5455383.1472135716!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jenkins is not ruling out link up with Fen Tigers in 2017 | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Teenage sensation Jordan Jenkins has dropped his biggest hint to date about the possibility of riding for the Mildenhall Fen Tigers beyond the current season, writes Graham Clark.
With a host of clubs expected to fight it out for the 15-year-old’s signature over the winter, the Norwich-based rider has spoken enthusiastically of his time spent with the National League side in his two meetings to date.
After scoring nine on his debut for the West Row-based outfit against the Kent Kings earlier this month, Jenkins bettered that effort with a paid 13 total (12+1), which included three heat wins, during Mildenhall’s 61-29 defeat of the Cradley Heathens on Sunday.
“Mildenhall seems like a good place. We’ve already spoken about things,” said Jenkins.
"The management team don’t put you under any pressure.
"They help you out and when you do really well they are happy with you.
"They are very supportive and the fans are so good as well.
“Potentially I could be with Mildenhall Speedway next year but we will see what happens."
While no deal has been struck yet one thing Jenkins, who will be starting his GCSE exams at Sprowston High School next month, will not be swayed by when making his final decision is money.
“It is not all about the money it is about the club,” added Jenkins.
“Some people chuck lots of money at you then treat you like rubbish.” | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/speedway/jenkins-is-not-ruling-out-link-up-with-fen-tigers-in-2017-1-7543995 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/03c60a5b777d16e6246c8eede1c43628dec318b14acbbc892e4dbfeb3d5568c3.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:50:01 | null | 2016-08-30T12:14:58 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fpopular-octet-set-for-ickworth-church-concert-1-7532801.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7532798.1471518948!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Popular octet set for Ickworth Church concert | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The next concert at Ickworth Church will feature the Edmund Octet and takes place at 4pm on Sunday, September 4.
It is the fourth visit to the church by the octet, which is very popular and has a repertoire ranging from Mozart and Palestrina to well known barber shop and light music.
All proceeds from the concert will go to the continued restoration/upkeep of Ickworth Church.
Tickets are £5 per person.
Pay on entry, but emailing john@ickworthchurch.org.uk is advisable in order to control numbers. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/popular-octet-set-for-ickworth-church-concert-1-7532801 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/d3e6b103a0f45c4a1202e52ade6d05a716a81e54b3ec9fea94509bc2acb408e4.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:49:09 | null | 2016-08-29T15:19:26 | The 15th Traditional Music Day takes place on Saturday, September 3 at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ffolk-luminaries-to-perform-at-traditional-music-day-in-stowmarket-1-7532824.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7532823.1471519221!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Folk luminaries to perform at Traditional Music Day in Stowmarket | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The 15th Traditional Music Day takes place on Saturday, September 3 at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket.
The guest line-up is headed by singer Nancy Kerr making a rare solo appearance.
Nancy was BBC Radio 2’s Folk Singer of the Year in 2015 and she tours the UK extensively with the Sweet Visitor Band and Simpson, Kerr & Cutting.
Other guests include superb singers Roisin White (Singer of the Year 2015 for Ireland’s Gaelic language TV channel TG4) and traditional singing legends Peta Webb and Ken Hall, first time appearance of the new English Dulcimer Duo, festival favourites The Dartmoor Boys, and local Irish musician Michael Sheehy.
Site entertainment includes storyteller John Row, one man band Chucklefoot and singer Jim Eldon, with stepdancing, ceilidh dancing and music sessions making full use of the museum grounds.
Tickets are available in advance until 1st September, from the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust.
Alternatively, you can turn up on the day and buy an ordinary museum entrance ticket which allows access to the outdoor Traditional Music Day events, including the site entertainment and family activities, but not the main concerts or other indoor events.
The whole museum site is open from 10am and museum buildings close at 4.30pm except for the Barn which hosts a Stepdance Special until 5.30pm.
In the evening there is just one event – Traditional Night Out in the Tithe Barn - an atmospheric acoustic event in a magical setting, featuring all the main guests.
Tickets for this event are available separately.
All the details are on www.eatmt.org.uk or you can ring EATMT on 01449 771090 for more information. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/folk-luminaries-to-perform-at-traditional-music-day-in-stowmarket-1-7532824 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/04d5032ae6364e9772e1d726b3d688fcf2f6f0460ffe48e1474f62581ddbc1a1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:16 | null | 2016-08-25T16:09:18 | A residents’ parking scheme, which is being extended into two new areas of Bury St Edmunds, will soon start taking effect. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fresidents-parking-scheme-extended-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7544172.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544190.1472131072!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Residents’ parking scheme extended in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A residents’ parking scheme, which is being extended into two new areas of Bury St Edmunds, will soon start taking effect.
Parking in Queen’s Road and York Road, which was not previously part of the Zone H residents’ parking scheme, will become part of it from Thursday of next week (September 1).
The scheme’s extension covers the remaining Queen’s Road properties from the Cherry Tree Close/Queen’s Close junction to the junction with West Road, and York Road properties from the junction with York Close to the junction with West Road.
Residents are entitled to pay for two parking permits and 50 visitor vouchers per year as part of the scheme, which will be enforced by St Edmundsbury Borough Council. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/residents-parking-scheme-extended-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7544172 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/f991fe36c0a558601460431825524e8972a9c8355a87136f3066cd6c90c752d7.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T10:47:47 | null | 2016-08-31T10:56:59 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Bury Free Press | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Famazon-dash-lets-you-order-your-loo-roll-at-the-touch-of-a-button-1-7553822.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7553821.1472637399!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Amazon Dash lets you order your loo roll at the touch of a button | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution.
The online retailer today revealed that it is introducing its Amazon Dash Buttons to the UK.
The dinky little gadgets are a one-touch way to order a host of popular products without all that complicated rigmarole of actually logging onto your Amazon account and searching for them.
The Dash Buttons are literally that, small plastic boxes housing a button, which when pressed will connect via wi-fi to your Amazon account and using one-click buying order your selected products.
Each button is linked to a particular item and there are 40 brands available from launch so you can get everything from cat food to condoms and nappies to NERF ammunition delivered to your door.
Daniel Rausch, director of Amazon Dash, explained the thinking behind the devices: “We’ve all experienced the frustration of running out of something we need - Dash Button and Dash Replenishment Service are designed to make that moment a thing of the past.
“Dash Buttons offer the convenience of one-click shopping from anywhere in the home - they can be placed near those frequently used items you don’t want to run out of, and when you see supplies running low, the Dash Button makes it easier than ever to order more. Just press the button and your item is on its way.”
The £4.99 devices are only available to Amazon Prime customers, which means you’ll have to sign up to the £79-a-year service to enjoy the Dash Button’s convenience. The good news is that you’ll get £4.99 back off your first order of each product.
Alongside the buttons, Amazon also announced the UK rollout of its Dash Replenishment Service.
Like the button this links to your Amazon account but rather than having to do the ordering yourself it allows connected smart devices to order supplies themselves.
This means the likes of washing machines, dishwashers and printers from big-name brands including Bosch, Samsung, Whirlpool and Siemens can monitor your consumables usage and order more before you run out.
If they could just design a button that remotely loads the dishwasher too, they could be onto a winner. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/offbeat/amazon-dash-lets-you-order-your-loo-roll-at-the-touch-of-a-button-1-7553822 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/95f0efd2c0efd2b10d1eddfdeee2cabdda39ca0dbeb252192e831a87d1880545.json |
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The concert is a Theatre Royal Friends fund-raising event to support the Theatre Royal.
This visit to Bury St Edmunds to perform a programme of choral works spanning the centuries under the direction of Graham Ross is guaranteed to delight.
English work by Byrd and Purcell sit alongside Bach’s motet Der Geist Hilft and Heinrich Schütz’s double-choir Magnificat, with 20th Century works of the Anglican choral repertoire by Holst, Harris, Bainton, Vaughan Williams and Tippett, including Benjamin Britten’s A Hymn to St Cecilia.
The programme concludes with Gershwin’s Summertime, a sumptuous arrangement of Nobody Does It Better and Ward Swingle’s popular Country Dances.
The Times newspaper described this choir as creating ‘music to transform your life.’
As well as regular tickets, there are a limited number of £30 tickets available. These include front row pew seats and a pre-concert drinks reception with the conductor at 6.30pm.
For tickets and further details please call the box office on 01284 769505 or visit www.theatreroyal.org. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/fund-raising-concert-for-bury-st-edmunds-theatre-royal-1-7522528 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/b2b8446cee963aa7d239148a75e7079dd9c1ec5b58e65bf8fee2a37367794daf.json |
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For the first time these two Suffolk based Theatrical institutions join together to present the rippingest of ripping yarns.
Recently returned from the colonies, Richard Hannay is terribly bored.
In need of something entirely pointless to do, he goes to the theatre! From this innocuous beginning, Hannay is plunged into adventure involving the stupendous Mr Memory, an exotic female spy, the sinister Professor Jordan and an array of heavies.
The thrilling film by Alfred Hitchcock from the story by John Buchan is made larger-than-life on stage courtesy of a cast of thousands… and four actors!
The show features local actor Joe Leat (Eastern Angles, Common Ground Theatre Company), he returns to the Theatre Royal after recently appearing in Breathing the Blue (2016) and The Count of Monte Cristo (2015).
The ensemble cast is completed by Simon Stanhope, Amy Christina Murray and Clive Flint.
The play originates from the pens of writers Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon who came up with the idea of staging the whole adventure with just four actors and a lot of ingenuity.
First produced at the Georgian Theatre, Richmond, North Yorkshire, it became an instant success and subsequently toured the UK.
The 39 Steps has been adapted by Patrick Barlow from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon by arrangement of Fiery Angel LTD. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/john-buchan-s-classic-thriller-to-be-staged-at-bury-st-edmunds-theatre-royal-1-7535359 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/20082ca2823df87f59fed9774912c1732cb5b735b736c772a6b195adbbaaafbc.json |
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"Ken Watkins"
] | 2016-08-31T02:48:25 | null | 2016-08-26T11:22:46 | Visit now for more local sports news in and around Bury St Edmunds - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fsaints-out-to-retain-their-invincibles-tag-1-7544473.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544472.1472135001!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Saints out to retain their invincibles tag | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Christian Cantrill will have a simple, but stark, message for his Bury Saints players on Sunday: ‘play every play as if it’s the last one of your life’.
Those are the words the head coach of Bury St Edmunds American football team’s head coach will use before sending out his players for the BAFA National League 1 Championship final.
Unbeaten Saints take on the undefeated Edinburgh Wolves at the John Charles Stadium in Leeds (4pm).
With both teams having already won promotion to the Premier League, on Sunday they are playing for glory, and to extend their unbeaten runs.
“There can be only undefeated team in National League 1,” said Cantrill. “The players know that, and they also know that on Sunday there is no tomorrow. We have won promotion, so that pressure is off, but we want to be the number one team.”
The Saints went through last season undefeated, and won nine of their 10 conference matches this season, the other ending in a 28-28 tie with Sussex Thunder.
With post-season victories, the unbeaten run over the last two years stretches to 29 games, the latest victory 42-13 against the Yorkshire Rams to earn the final place.
The Wolves have had a perfect 100 per cent season, sweeping aside Kent Exiles 35-0 in their last match.
Although the teams will be rivals on the pitch, Cantrill says they have an excellent relationship.
“We have done a lot of scouting, we’ve swapped game film, so there are no secrets,” he said. “They have a number of great athletes, as do we. It could be a 7-0 game or 35-36. At this level you never know.
“We really have our work cut out. Edinburgh are a very good side, and the fact that they have lost only one game in two years speaks for itself.”
The Saints offence averaged 38 points a game over the season to Edinburgh’s 37. Defensively, the Wolves conceded an average of five points to Bury’s 10.
Saints know they have to take away the threat of Wolves wide receiver Lloyd Dignan, but with 27 interceptions this season, confidence in the defensive unit is high.
On their website, Wolves highlight the threat of wide receiver Joe Hill, and warn that Saints’ high-powered offence is capable of scoring at any moment. Saints will be well supported on Sunday. Some of the players are going up with their families the night before, others travelling with their families by coach on the morning of the game. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/more-sport/saints-out-to-retain-their-invincibles-tag-1-7544473 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/7339de32180d00f09ef7c6c9e3c0b4547f0d591e49c86e2af3db0e7ef8ef6726.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:49:25 | null | 2016-08-30T12:00:00 | Calling garden lovers everywhere as this year’s annual Autumn Plant Fair opens at Helmingham Hall Gardens on Sunday September 18. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fsuffolk-plant-heritage-stages-its-autumn-fair-at-helming-hall-gardens-1-7537983.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7537982.1471866696!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk Plant Heritage stages its Autumn fair at Helming Hall Gardens | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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"Paul Derrick"
] | 2016-08-31T06:47:41 | null | 2016-08-31T07:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcharity-rugby-match-in-memory-of-john-walsh-raises-an-estimated-2-200-1-7551084.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7551078.1472571142!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Charity rugby match in memory of John Walsh raises an estimated £2,200 | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A rugby match in Stowmarket in memory of former player John Walsh who died aged 18 after a tragic accident raised an estimated £2,200 for a charity close to his heart.
It was the second annual memorial charity game in John’s honour at Stowmarket Rugby Club between his former Under 16s teammates and a team of seniors.
Memorial charity rugby match in memory of John Walsh ANL-160829-234752009
The final score was 17 - 15 to the senior team and the funds raised will benefit charity Canine Partners, which provides assistance dogs.
Last year’s game raised more than £1,700 for the charity and was used to purchase a puppy Fennel who is undergoing training and attended the event.
John, also known as ‘Walshy’, of Onehouse, passed away following a car accident last May. He played rugby for Stowmarket, represented Stowmarket Judo Club and trained at Hurstlea Boxing Club, in Needham Market.
He had recently completed a public services course at West Suffolk College and started his own dog walking, boarding and sitting business as he loved working with animals - dogs in particular.
John Walsh ANL-160817-135140001
His dad John said: “Both myself and my wife Kim would like to thank everyone who helped make it such a success.” He praised John’s former teammates Ben Honeyball and Bradley Durrant for bringing everyone together. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/charity-rugby-match-in-memory-of-john-walsh-raises-an-estimated-2-200-1-7551084 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/d2f0da18a2551d4f0688132bba49a994dd3c4acef128372a843c284008d52248.json |
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"Ron Raisey",
"Ronald.Raisey Jpress.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:55 | null | 2016-08-25T15:14:49 | Mildenhall have opened up a 30 point gap at the top of Division One after their nearest rivals Wivenhoe were comprehensively beaten by Witham. With just three games to go, surely it is theirs to lose now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcaught-in-the-middle-with-ron-raisey-match-of-the-day-will-be-on-the-cricket-field-1-7544437.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544435.1472134472!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Caught in the middle with Ron Raisey: Match of the Day will be on the cricket field | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Mildenhall have opened up a 30 point gap at the top of Division One after their nearest rivals Wivenhoe were comprehensively beaten by Witham. With just three games to go, surely it is theirs to lose now.
Mildenhall beat Frinton II’s by 35 runs thanks to another good knock from Steve Taylor, Mildenhall 255-7, Taylor 82, Frinton 220-7, Joe Reed 3-28.
Their remaining fixtures are Witham away this Saturday then home to Hadleigh, before finishing off with an away trip to Haverhill.
After last week’s unexpected victory, Worlington must have had high hopes of another win when they posted 314-4 against Hadleigh, thanks to Jimmy Watson 113 and Chris Baugh 108, but they were well beaten in the end by five wickets. Hadleigh made 317-5 with Tom Piddington staying undefeated on 153 not out, ably backed by Marlon Dias 69.
This Saturday, Worlington travel to Haverhill while Hadleigh entertain Wivenhoe.
Halstead beat Braintree by five wickets, Braintree 253-6, Halstead 254-5, Charlie Douglas-Hughes 73. Coggeshall are the visitors this Saturday.
Haverhill won a close encounter with Coggeshall by just 10 runs. Haverhill 237-5, Chris Palmer 67, Coggeshall 227, Palmer 3-25.
It will take a miracle now for Exning to avoid relegation as they were well beaten by local rivals Mildenhall II by eight wickets.
Exning 129, Dominic Nelson 33, Jon Allen 3-27, Mildenhall 130-2, Steve Graham 66. Exning travel to East Bergholt on Saturday.
Long Melford were well beaten by 86 runs by Dunmow, who scored 309-6 and then restricted Melford to 223-6, Cameron Stace 115 no. Melford visit Mildenhall II next.
Lakenheath earned themselves a much needed victory over Easton thanks to a century by opener Rob Horrex.
Lakenheath 223-9, Horrex 120, Easton 151-9, Adam Horrex 3-46, Paul Pallant 3-6, Tim Milner 2-11.
It’s good to see these aging bowlers turning in some good performances with the ball. It’s a trip to Dunmow next for Lakenheath on Saturday.
In Division Six, Stowmarket have won the league after beating Kelvedon and Feering by 133 runs.
Stowmarket 241-5, Michael Ives 147no, Kelvedon 108, George Tillbrook 3-20, Dale Whatling 3-13.
Their final game of the season is away at Long Melford II.
For our clubs in the top two divisions there is still a lot to play for as we head into the final three games.
Some of our sides are dangerously close to the relegation places in both divisions.
They all have tough games this weekend, but if they play to the best of their abilities then there is no reason why they shouldn’t come away with victories.
I shall be umpiring in the game at Witham, where Mildenhall are the visitors which promises to be the match of the day.
I strongly recommend a visit to the Worlington Beer Festival over the weekend, with 11 beers, five ciders and Jimmy Watson and Graham Ford the burger kings you can’t go wrong. I’ll be there on Sunday, hope to see some of you there. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/sport/cricket/caught-in-the-middle-with-ron-raisey-match-of-the-day-will-be-on-the-cricket-field-1-7544437 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/1c81505470f2c815c52903eaf96dcf05cce05d596c0663c358576098b8467aff.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:47:44 | null | 2016-08-31T08:10:14 | Visit now for the latest transport and travel news - direct from the Bury Free Press | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftransport%2Fserious-two-vehicle-crash-shuts-a14-near-newmarket-1-7553525.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6751217.1472628294!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Serious two vehicle crash shuts A14 near Newmarket | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A serious two vehicle collision closed the A14 at Newmarket this morning, Wednesday August 31, causing long delays.
The crash took place westbound between junction 38 for the A11 and junction 37, Fordham Road, the A142.
Traffic is queuing back to Kentford already and there are also long delays back along the A1304 into Newmarket.
The road was fully blocked for 40 minutes following the collision at 7.50am.
Police attended the scene and all vehicles have now been moved to the side of the road.
Delays remain.
More here as we have it... | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/transport/serious-two-vehicle-crash-shuts-a14-near-newmarket-1-7553525 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/b35f19ea75b6b63bbefd7c3eba61e28572a5ced37d5478c09ea7184be58deec7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:13 | null | 2016-08-26T09:42:03 | Two Bury St Edmunds businesses have been presented with awards by the town’s MP for including healthier options on their menus. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fmp-presents-silver-awards-to-bury-st-edmunds-restaurants-1-7544022.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544021.1472130016!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MP presents silver awards to Bury St Edmunds restaurants | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Two Bury St Edmunds businesses have been presented with awards by the town’s MP for including healthier options on their menus.
MP Jo Churchill awarded Glasswells’ The Place To Eat restaurant, in Newmarket Road, and Mexican restaurant Amigos, in Brentgovel Street, with silver Eat Out, Eat Well awards on Friday.
Eat Out, Eat Well award to Amigos in Bury St Edmunds
The awards – gold, silver and bronze – are part of a points-based county-wide initiative to highlight good practice among restaurants, cafes, takeaways, pubs and canteens and are being spearheaded by West Suffolk’s environmental health officers as part of their routine hygiene inspections.
Ms Churchill said that with obesity being linked to so many deaths, it was increasingly important for businesses like these to help customers make the best health choices.
Tina Janes, of The Place To Eat, said: “We think this is a fantastic initiative. We take pride in being able to offer our customers good, healthy food. We want to help them look after themselves – after all we want them to come back.”
Karl Hollingsworth, who co-owns Amigos, said: “I know my customers value healthy eating. This helps us provide them and potential new customers with a strong message of reassurance that we sell healthy food.”
Cllr Alaric Pugh, Cabinet Member for Planning and Growth, said: “We hope to encourage people to look out for the Eat Out, Eat Well mark in the same way they take note of the food hygiene ratings that businesses are proud to display.”
Mark Cordell, chief executive of Ourburystedmunds, said: “It’s great to know you can have a fabulous meal out and it can still be very good for you at The Place To Eat and Amigos.”
To find out how to get your business accredited, visit www.healthysuffolk.org.uk/projects/EatOutEatWell
Gold winners in West Suffolk are:
Center Parcs – Husks Diner
Center Parcs – Rajinda Pradesh
West Suffolk Hospital – Time House
West Suffolk Hospital – Courtyard Café
Abbeycroft Leisure (Churchill)
Angles Café (Churchill)
Nourish (Neals Yard)
High Lodge
Silver winners in West Suffolk are:
Center Parcs – Dining In
Center Parcs – Sports Café Bar
Center Parcs – Vitale Café Bar
The Apex
Abbey Gardens
Amigos
Glasswells Ltd – The Place To Eat
Bronze winners in West Suffolk are:
Haverhill Leisure Centre – Coffee Street Café
Debenhams | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/mp-presents-silver-awards-to-bury-st-edmunds-restaurants-1-7544022 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/3f284f7814942a34f54abe78eadc1f6524c61a30954285d332d285a2fda2b035.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:48:03 | null | 2016-08-30T13:07:32 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpaul-gets-on-his-bike-to-say-a-big-thank-you-to-mildenhall-cheerleaders-1-7550584.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/MBFP-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Paul gets on his bike to say a big thank you to Mildenhall cheerleaders | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A 66.4-mile cycle ride would be a tough challenge for most people but for Paul Clark there is an extra difficulty.
When he takes to the road on September 25, it will be only five months after one of his legs was amputated above the knee.
Paul, from St John’s Close, Mildenhall, came up with the idea of a charity bike ride while recovering from surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
“I had a bike, but I haven’t done anything major for years,” he said. “But I started training in May. A week after my surgery I used the video gym at Addenbrooke’s.
“I thought, if I was going to get back on a bike, I’d do it to raise money.”
He chose the not-for-profit Suffolk Stars cheerleading and gym group, which meets at Mildenhall’s Dome leisure centre, and to which his daughter Ella belongs.
“My wife works, so she couldn’t take Ella but the other mums and dads made sure she was collected while I was in hospital,” he said. “The support I’ve had from family, friends and the mums and dads from the cheerleading group has been outstanding.”
So once he had his artificial leg, he set to training to show his gratitude with the target of raising £5,000 for new equipment for the Stars.
“I was doing a lot better than I thought I would be after the operation, so the consultant last week discharged me,” Paul said.
But that was not before the consultant and his wife backed the ride to the tune of £200. His planned route is to cycle from Mildenhall to Mundford, Downham Market, Ely and back to Mildenhall.
You can sponsor him at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/paul-clark-532 | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/paul-gets-on-his-bike-to-say-a-big-thank-you-to-mildenhall-cheerleaders-1-7550584 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/1ca56e6ca58b7d6d9226e826be25ffcd659508f0522dd9158db7d93fa9c46122.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:49:35 | null | 2016-08-30T12:00:00 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fsuffolk-plant-heritage-stages-its-autumn-fair-at-helming-hall-gardens-1-7537983.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7537982.1471866696!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk Plant Heritage stages its Autumn fair at Helming Hall Gardens | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Calling garden lovers everywhere as this year’s annual Autumn Plant Fair opens at Helmingham Hall Gardens on Sunday September 18.
Staged by Suffolk Plant Heritage between 10am and 4pm there is something for everyone with more than 40 nurseries selling plants, trees, shrubs and bulbs.
There is live music, local food and drink, expert advice, children’s acivities and garden tours with Lady Tollemache. Book these at the Helmingham Estate Office 01473 890799.
Entry is £7, children free. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/suffolk-plant-heritage-stages-its-autumn-fair-at-helming-hall-gardens-1-7537983 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/ffa21933d8d994e984dded020eb5984e5073e9b9811f79b0bea2d7091fdf1dee.json |
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"Chris Ingham"
] | 2016-08-31T02:49:44 | null | 2016-08-26T10:46:22 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fjazz-matters-weekly-preview-for-the-east-august-26-september-2-1-7545808.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.5440471.1472204765!/image/image.jpg | en | null | JAZZ MATTERS: Weekly preview for the east (August 26-September 2) | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Chris Ingham previews the best jazz gigs around the region this week.
Friday, August 26
ART THEMEN QUARTET: (Hunter Club, Bury, 8pm, £12. Details: www.headhunterslive.org) A fantastically exciting, playful and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen has been a beloved character of the British jazz scene for over 50 years, in bands led by Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey among many others, and remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever. With Chris Ingham (piano), Rev. Andrew Brown (bass) and George Double (drums).
DEREK NASH SAX APPEAL: (Stoke By Nayland Golf Club, 8pm, £18. Details: www.fleecejazz.org.uk) Legendary band led by Nash for over 30 years featuring a 5-piece saxophone section (Derek Nash, Bob McKay, Scott Garland, Brandon Allen, Vasilis Xenopoulos) plus Pete Adams (keys), Phil Scragg (bass) and Mike Bradley (drums).
Sunday, August 28:
SARAH MOULE: (The Apex Lounge, Bury, 11.30am, £9.50. Details: www.theapex.co.uk) The August edition of the Apex’s Sunday Songbook brunchtime sessions. For six years the featured singer with the John Wilson Orchestra, Sarah Moule is one of Britain’s great interpreters, with Chris Ingham (piano), Owen Morgan (bass) and George Double (drums).
TRACKS: (The Bell Hotel, Clare, 7.30pm, £10. Details: www.jazz-nights.com) An acoustic version of the jazz-rock fusion band formed in the late 1970s which led to the formation of Shakatak featuring current Shakatak members Bill Sharpe (keys) and Roger Odell (drums) with ex-member Keith Winter (guitar) plus Martin Elliot (bass).
ANDY BOWIE QUARTET: (Tram Shed, Cambridge, 8pm, free) Tenor saxophone-playing philosophy professor leads a quartet presenting a connoisseur’s choice from the modern jazz repertoire.
Monday, August 29
JAZZ JAM: (The Fat Cat & Canary, Norwich, 8.30pm, free. Details: www.jazzjam.org.uk) Established and friendly jam session led by guitarist Lee Vasey. All instrumentalists and singers welcome for sitting in.
Thursday, September 1
SOLE BAY JAZZ BAND: (Sports Pavilion, Ditchingham, 8pm) Long established traditional group usually featuring Tim Densham (saxophone/clarinet), Ron Hockett (saxophone/clarinet), Bill Brewer (trombone), Ray Simmons (piano), Tony Jullings (bass), Craig Hipperson (drums) and Alan Cugnoni (guitar).
Friday, September 2-Sunday, SeptEmber 4
JAZZ WEEKENDER: (Norwich. Details: www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk) A three-day, multi-venue extravaganza featuring James Tormé with The Dunnett/Baxter Big Band, Georgia Mancio Quartet (feat. Alan Broadbent), Liane Carroll Trio, Resolution 88, Grupo Lokito, Enrico Tomasso’s ‘Swing Company’, Ant Law Quintet, Dave O’Higgins, Sirkis / Bialas International Quartet, the Julian Siegel Quartet plus workshops and jam sessions.
FOR THE DIARY
Friday, September 9
JAZZ AT THE MOVIES: (Hunter Club, Bury, 8pm, £12. Details: www.headhunterslive.org) Part of their Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 2016 tour, popular repertory five-piece fronted by acclaimed chanteuse Joanna Eden and featuring Mark Crooks (clarinet/saxophone).
Saturday, September 24
BARFORD STONEMAN QUINTET: (Hunter Club, Bury, 8pm, £12/£6 U25. Details: www.headhunterslive.org) A collective Hard Bop organ quintet comprising the cream of the UK’s young jazz talent including the winner of Young Jazz Musician 2016 Alex Ridout (trumpet) and local sax hero Harry Greene. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/jazz-matters-weekly-preview-for-the-east-august-26-september-2-1-7545808 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/0e75584e755f5c2bd70108c5b9d7416680a02bb97dad3394ac77ad5f3d6d60ce.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:49:06 | null | 2016-08-29T08:00:00 | An exciting and intelligent collection of artwork can be enjoyed at this year’s annual Suffolk Artworks Exhibition being staged at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham from September 10 to October 2. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fsuffolk-artworks-stages-its-annual-exhibition-at-blackthorpe-barn-rougham-1-7538210.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7538206.1471872417!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk Artworks stages its annual exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | An exciting and intelligent collection of artwork can be enjoyed at this year’s annual Suffolk Artworks Exhibition being staged at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham from September 10 to October 2.
A wide range of interpretative works are on show by the 30 artists who will be exhibiting.
Angel Rising by Genista Dunham being exhibited at Suffolk Artworks Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
There are East African influences in dialogue with Suffolk agricultural lines from Cathy D’Archy, while Eileen Revett, philosopher and lover of maths, presents patterns and organised energies. Alison Jones creates works in delicate botanical observations while Genista Dunham exhibits pieces from her meditative journey through Suffolk churches and Eileen Nason portrays human life observations in her work.
This year sees the first Artworks Exhibition Award which offers a graduate student the chance to exhibit with Artworks for the year. The inaugural award goes to Roni Dean for her video and photographic work.
The event runs 10am to 5pm.
Dark Passion by Alison Jones being shown at Suffolk Artworks Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/suffolk-artworks-stages-its-annual-exhibition-at-blackthorpe-barn-rougham-1-7538210 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/6fee9a1d5e8b8eb0d66041855a681677f26520224ffe6f5e155061de39860a85.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:47:30 | null | 2016-08-30T14:36:15 | Ambulance staff and volunteers have been thanked for their hard work during another busy bank holiday weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fhealth-news%2Fmore-than-9-100-calls-to-ambulance-service-over-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7550798.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6873324.1472564631!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More than 9,100 calls to ambulance service over Bank Holiday weekend | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Ambulance staff and volunteers have been thanked for their hard work during another busy bank holiday weekend.
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received more than 9,100 emergency calls during the long weekend (27th – 29th August) – 9% more than the 2015 August bank holiday weekend.
The busiest day of the weekend was Saturday with 3,299 calls across the East. The Trust received 2,776 calls on bank holiday Monday.
Community first responders attended almost 300 medical emergencies over the weekend.
Sandy Brown, Director of Nursing and Clinical Quality, said: “Whilst most people were enjoying a long weekend in the sun, our staff and volunteers were working hard to help patients across the East of England.
“I’d like to thank everyone for their efforts over the weekend.
“We continue to experience an increase in demand, but we coped well to provide the best possible care to patients over the bank holiday.”
County breakdown of number of calls over the bank holiday weekend compared with 2015:
Bedfordshire – 873 (849)
Cambridgeshire – 1,123 (1,095)
Essex – 2,992 (2,626)
Hertfordshire – 1,463 (1,491)
Norfolk – 1,444 (1,301)
Suffolk – 1,276 (1,019) | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/health/health-news/more-than-9-100-calls-to-ambulance-service-over-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7550798 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/8cbce262d7dadc4a11b7d5281dbbdbd4c3fbf4b6b89cd9624fae65ea68256f45.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:47:42 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frevealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7543532.1472565238!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVEALED - the most popular baby names so far in 2016 | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline.
Bounty Baby Club, a popular parenting advice site, has scaled its 100,000 visitors a month, to uncover the most popular baby names of the first half of 2016 and there are a few surprises.
A few favourites of recent years are still holding their popularity but the results reveal some new up and coming themes and trends.
The favourites
Holding onto their 2015 top spots, Alfie and Isla remain the most popular names for boys and girls. Out of the top 100 most popular names, the biggest winners have been Caleb, jumping up nine positions to 19, Jenson, rising up five places to 26 and Ellie, rising up nine positions to nine.
The biggest climber so far this year has been Arlo, previously was outside of the top 50, now cementing a top 10 position at number six. Other names you may start to hear more include Freddie, Aaron, Phoebe, Ellis and Millie.
So what names are falling out of favour this year?
Results show that for girls, Sienna, Mia, Sophia, Mila and Scarlett are on the decline in 2016. Yesterday’s news for boys’ names include Dylan, Sebastian, Daniel and Harrison which are proving less popular than they have in recent years.
There is a new trend of baby names emerging from Bounty’s findings, vowel heavy names, particularly for girls. Male names ending in a softer letter are also becoming more popular, for example names such as Alfie, Arlo, Archie and Harry.
Take a look at the top 10 for boys and girls for the first half of the year below:
Top 10 most popular baby boy names of 2016 so far:
Alfie
Oscar
Teddy
Harry
Jack
Arlo
Noah
Charlie
Jacob
Archie
Top 10 most popular baby girl names of 2016 so far:
Isla
Amelia
Ava
Freya
Evie
Olivia
Esme
Elsie
Mia
Ellie | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/revealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/7819f885cf4426f9b5afe2db38538dc11ddf36b8ac6ba06d07e4a655ac19d967.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:47:31 | null | 2016-08-30T21:46:00 | World-renowned Spanish guitarist Carlos Bonell is making a return visit to the Suffolk village of Pakenham next Friday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-leisure%2Fworld-renowned-guitarist-in-pakenham-1-7551504.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7551502.1472589938!/image/image.jpg | en | null | World-renowned guitarist in Pakenham | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | World-renowned Spanish guitarist Carlos Bonell is making a return visit to the Suffolk village of Pakenham next Friday.
Mr Bonell will perform a repertoire of songs ‘From Bach to the Beatles’.
Organiser Christian Stenderup said: “Carlos Bonell played in Pakenham for three years at a sell-out concert.
“He loved Suffolk, and we loved his wonderful, evocative music - so we are delighted that he wants to returning with a new repertoire of music.
“To add to the ambience, Spanish wine and tapas will be included in the ticket price.
“As September begins to usher in the autumnal mood, here’s a wonderful opportunity to hold onto the evocative warmth for an evening of great entertainment.”
Mr Bonell, who is described as one of the great communicators of the guitar world, has recorded more than 20 albums and played in 40 countries, with concert appearances ranging from intimate recitals to concertos with symphony orchestras.
During his appearance in Pakenham, he will perform music from his number one ITunes album Magical Mystery Guitar Tour.
Funds from the event will be shared between St Mary’s Church in Pakenham and the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.
Tickets for the concert, which is being held in St Mary’s church on Friday, September 9, from 7.30pm, are available by calling either 01359 230220 or 01284 766933. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/world-renowned-guitarist-in-pakenham-1-7551504 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/2d99bad559263b3fa1bda6eec806c5e3c65985db5bfbcb54c9041b27675ddf84.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:47:25 | null | 2016-08-30T09:31:01 | A crash involving three cars has closed Fornham Road in Bury St Edmunds this morning. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fthree-vehicle-crash-shuts-road-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7550037.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6536817.1472545840!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Three-vehicle crash shuts road in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A crash involving three cars has closed Fornham Road in Bury St Edmunds this morning.
Police were called at around 8.25am following a collision between a Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Zafira and Renault Clio near the A14 flyover.
No-one is thought to be injured but an ambulance has been called.
Fornham Road is expected to be closed for some time.
More here as we have it. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/three-vehicle-crash-shuts-road-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7550037 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/56b924232d6578016f572d9867d05e4d15c12d2f21e9c3c54ff9c803351a20d4.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T12:46:29 | null | 2016-08-27T12:14:17 | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision at Lynford, between Thetford and Mundford, yesterday evening (Friday, August 26). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fman-dies-in-a134-collision-in-lynford-1-7547340.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6492527.1472296620!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man dies in A134 collision in Lynford | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision at Lynford, between Thetford and Mundford, yesterday evening (Friday, August 26).
The incident was shortly before 8pm on the A134 Mundford Road near to the junction with Santon Road.
A silver Vauxhall Zafira and a blue and white Suzuki GSXR, travelling towards Lynford, were involved in a collision.
The rider of the Suzuki, a man aged in his 30s, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The male driver of the Vauxhall Zafira did not suffer any injuries.
The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident and was re-opened just after midnight.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information concerning the driving manner of either vehicle prior to the incident.
Witnesses should contact PC Andrew Miles from Swaffham Police Station on 101. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/man-dies-in-a134-collision-in-lynford-1-7547340 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/2d8a7e12024493a11459974d5d6c99547a9f92b749425dd191b68fa76567a32d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:47:58 | null | 2016-08-29T14:18:55 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frevised-plans-for-infill-house-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7544197.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7495914.1472322952!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revised plans for infill house in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Plans to build an infill house in Bury St Edmunds have been revised in the hope that a change in planning policy will remove the need for any parking provision.
In February, the borough council approved plans to demolish a garage and boundary fence and build a two-storey house – with an on-site parking space – in Albert Street.
But applicant Barney Walker, of John Stebbing Architects, is now seeking approval for a revised design without any off-street parking.
A previous application for the site – now known as Rowan House – was refused in May 2014 and a subsequent appeal dismissed on the grounds the lack of on-site parking provision would cause a highway safety hazard.
But a planning statement accompanying the latest application says much has changed ‘in policy term’s since the first application was refused.
It gives the second edition of the Suffolk Guidance for Parking - Technical Guidance as one example, with ‘new advice added describing how the highways authority will flexibly respond to requests for reductions to residential parking guidance in urban areas’.
It adds: “Policy matters aside, common sense and recent planning decisions might suggest that Bury St Edmunds can accommodate small scale infill development without off-street car parking in a highly sustainable location such as the application site.”
The previously approved scheme met with considerable opposition due to its modern design, which the applicant said was required to accommodate the need for a car.
The revised scheme has a more traditional appearance and Cllr David Nettleton, who was among those to object previously, said he preferred it.
“The design doesn’t offend me this time,” he said, adding that residents would be able to purchase up to two parking permits under the town’s newly extended Zone ‘H’ residents’ parking scheme.
Cllr Andrew Speed, ward member for the borough council and chairman of the town council, said ‘the design was more significant than the parking issue’.
He added that he had arranged a number of meetings over the next month to address the ongoing parking issues in the town and that he hoped to improve the position overall when the new PCSOs start on behalf of the town council in January. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/revised-plans-for-infill-house-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7544197 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/96227a39c5e5c03096b4eac12a39975d67584585d5dffdcda1b1a0e2097c68b6.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:36 | null | 2016-08-14T13:11:37 | Suffolk-based Spinning Wheel Theatre company, which brings professional and innovative productions to rural communities, is putting on a magical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthe-lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe-visit-bury-st-edmunds-and-stowmarket-1-7511661.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7511660.1470312822!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe visit Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Suffolk-based Spinning Wheel Theatre company, which brings professional and innovative productions to rural communities, is putting on a magical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
About 30 Suffolk teenagers aged between 13 and 21 are taking part in the two-week summer school and as well as performing, they will be involved in costume, prop-making and set construction.
The family-friendly play will be directed by Spinning Wheel artistic director Amy Wyllie, designed by Becca Gibbs and is being shown at Stowmarket’s John Peel Centre on Saturday, August 27 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and the St John’s Centre in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday, August 28 at 7.30pm.
Miss Wyllie, who studied at King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds before graduating in acting and performing arts from Hull University and Drama Studio London, said: “This is a unique experience in the region because it is a mini tour.
“There is nothing like that in the region at the moment. It is the closest thing young people get to gaining real work experience in the theatre profession. They are learning from professionals.”
The live adaptation of the classic C S Lewis children’s story includes puppetry, flying and buckets of magic!
“It is going to be really exciting because it is the first time Spinning Wheel Theatre has done something like this.
“It is going to be really hard work but an exciting challenge. It will be done traditionally but will be quite a physical and magical show,” Miss Wyllie added.
Tickets cost £7, or £5 for concessions, and to book visit www.spinningwheeltheatre.com.
Tickets for the shows on August 27 are available from the John Peel Centre box office by calling 01449 774678.
For more details about Spinning Wheel Theatre company follow @SpinningTheatre on Twitter or search Spinning Wheel Theatre on Facebook. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/what-s-on/the-lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe-visit-bury-st-edmunds-and-stowmarket-1-7511661 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/66898f4d01738e52dbbdab97f90e3e43b97b192923ccc61e26c7e80f475a3038.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:46:31 | null | 2016-08-27T17:21:22 | Things got a little hairy when a Badwell Ash pair braved the barbers to donate a total of 18 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fpair-face-the-chop-for-charity-1-7547529.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7547526.1472315099!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pair face the chop for charity | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Things got a little hairy when a Badwell Ash pair braved the barbers to donate a total of 18 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust.
12-year-old Poppy Downing decided to have 10 inches chopped off her hair to support the charity, and as a support, her mother’s boyfriend John Mor, 39, decided to brave the shave donating a further eight inches.
He said: “Poppy had really long hair and she was a bit nervous about having it cut off so I said I’d do it too.
“She wanted to do it becaue both her grandmother and grandfather had cancer.”
The pair went for the chop at Crew Barbers where Julie Leathers-Day got the trimmers out ready to cut off Poppy’s straight locks before she shaved John’s curly hair off.
Julie said: “John came in wanting to shave his hair and it was so curly I knew we’d get a few wigs out of it. He had eight inches in the end.”
John said: “I was expecting tears but Poppy was really happy and excited to rock her new look.
“She had 10 inches cut off and now has a lovely straight bob, and apparently they shaved enough hair off me to make three wigs!”
Poppy raised over £360 for Macmillan and all hair has been donated to The Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides wigs for children going through chemotherapy.
Julie said: “If anyone is thinking of donating, just know that every little helps and you do get a certificate.”
The charity will accept hair donations of seven inches or more, go to: http://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/ | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/pair-face-the-chop-for-charity-1-7547529 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/b535f5074a2c322c8a4734379bb0746fe260258a75793db3b224de2c3c345ba1.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:49:43 | null | 2016-08-19T11:44:37 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Frenowned-saxophonist-heading-to-bury-st-edmunds-jazz-venue-1-7522010.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7522009.1470912352!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Renowned saxophonist heading to Bury St Edmunds jazz venue | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Exciting, playful and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen is playing at the Hunter Club on Friday, August 26.
Art has been a beloved and legendary character on the British jazz scene for over 50 years, featuring in the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey among many other projects, and remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever.
Joining Art will be Chris Ingham on piano, Rev Andrew Brown on bass and George Double on drums.
To reserve pay-on-the-door seats, email info@headhunterslive.org or pre-pay via www.headhunterslive.org, following the TICKETS links. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/renowned-saxophonist-heading-to-bury-st-edmunds-jazz-venue-1-7522010 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/f5155b780949c9373e799bf7fe0c8c0b69c910d782857c47bcfe09bb0242cc0d.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:49:37 | null | 2016-08-29T15:26:31 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Bury Free Press, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Flaughs-galore-at-the-wolsey-theatre-in-ipswich-1-7531306.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7531305.1471444078!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Laughs galore at the Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Duke’s Comedy Club at The Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich presents some of the finest comedians from the UK on September 9.
These include the bawdy and brilliant, Vikki Stone - one of the finest musical comedians on the UK circuit today, rising star Simon Fielder, the king of quirky and fast becoming a star of stand up, and comedy magician Neil Henry who was one of the stand out acts of last year’s Edinburgh Festival and is a YouTube sensation after proposing to his girlfriend onstage.
Tickets can be booked through the tickets sales team by calling 01473 295900 or by booking online at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/whats-on/laughs-galore-at-the-wolsey-theatre-in-ipswich-1-7531306 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/47e57dc38342d41d186bfdb2aaebcf895f146ea92fb8a1c6a151f2e4f98fa025.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:52 | null | 2016-08-26T11:41:50 | It is only to be expected for a bank holiday weekend, but the Met Office has today issued a heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fwarning-of-up-to-50mm-of-bank-holiday-rain-across-the-east-1-7546004.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7546003.1472208465!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Warning of up to 50mm of bank holiday rain across the east | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | It is only to be expected for a bank holiday weekend, but the Met Office has today issued a heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday.
The yellow ‘be aware’ warning is valid from 11am on Saturday to 9am on Sunday for all the eastern and central counties though the Met Office says ‘ there remains a lot of uncertainty in where the heaviest and most prolonged thundery showers will occur’.
The heaviest showers could bring 25mm to 50mm in the worst hit areas.
The warning says: “Thundery showers are likely to move northwards into some southern parts of England during Saturday morning, becoming more widespread and heavy over central UK through the course of Saturday and overnight into Sunday morning.
“Please be aware of the risk of local disruption to transport and outdoor activities. In particular, be aware of the potential for some spray and standing water on roads, and the possibility of road closures.”
The rain is expected to move away east on Sunday morning.
For the latest details visit www.metoffice.gov.uk
For live flood alerts and warnings visit https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk
It is the second year running that the east has been subject to heavy rain warnings on August Bank Holiday weekend. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/warning-of-up-to-50mm-of-bank-holiday-rain-across-the-east-1-7546004 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/9b8b32691a9212293ab10c788a5b4604e9bf01a1f4243f49c372a70b8725fdda.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:46:29 | null | 2016-08-26T18:04:40 | A safety-conscious wheelchair user has cut back dangerously overgrown hedges along a busy one-mile stretch of road in his home village. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fstanton-wheelchair-user-cuts-council-hedges-so-pedestrians-can-use-public-path-1-7544140.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544158.1472130523!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Stanton wheelchair-user cuts council hedges so pedestrians can use public path | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | A safety-conscious wheelchair user has cut back dangerously overgrown hedges along a busy one-mile stretch of road in his home village.
Michael Read suffers from a bone disease which has caused him to lose both of his legs, one above the knee and the other below, and most of his fingers.
Disabilities aside, he has spent the last few weeks cleaning road signs around Stanton as part of a newly launched Now You See It campaign which he says ‘saves lives, slows people down and looks like someone’s taking care of the village’.
During his clean up, he also discovered a ‘dangerously’ overgrown hedgerow running alongside the B1111 on George Hill, in Stanton, and decided something needed to be done about it, urgently.
He said: “I couldn’t get up there [in a wheelchair] because the brambles and that were so far off the pavement. You had to go off the road and it’s a very busy road – I nearly got killed. Cars and lorries go hurtling down there.”
The 52-year-old said Suffolk County Council refused to cut the hedge during birds’ nesting season so he spent his disability allowance on gardening tools and did it himself, checking for nests as he went.
“It took me three days to cut that path,” he said, adding that the parish council had now offered to reimburse him for the cost of his tools.
Passing motorist Simon Blampied said he did a ‘double take’ when he saw Michael with his wheelchair and garden sheers.
He said: “I turned around and went back, I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I said ‘are you doing this so you can get down here’ and he said ‘yes’.”
Mr Blampied said he thought the overgrown hedge was just one example of rural areas being neglected by the council.
Alan Shelton, chairman of Stanton Parish Council, said it should not have been necessary for Michael to cut the hedge.
He said the parish council was ‘very concerned’ about its growth and had been pursuing the matter ‘very actively’ with representatives of the county council.
A spokesman for Suffolk County Council said in rural areas ‘B’ roads are cut to a width of 1.2 metres twice a year and that where safety is an issue at junctions, Suffolk Highways will undertake a further cut if required later in the season. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/stanton-wheelchair-user-cuts-council-hedges-so-pedestrians-can-use-public-path-1-7544140 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/636dac92825de77753ce19f2c721c6668d757717977abe6f5e6f7842d58089fa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:19 | null | 2016-08-26T11:03:58 | Police are trying to trace a woman who may have seen the victim of an assault at an upstairs window while the attack was taking place. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-news%2Fpolice-seek-woman-who-may-have-seen-an-assault-in-stowmarket-1-7545867.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.5870029.1472205820!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police seek woman who may have seen an assault in Stowmarket | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Police are trying to trace a woman who may have seen the victim of an assault at an upstairs window while the attack was taking place.
The woman was passing the address in Poplar Hill, Stowmarket, at about 5pm on Wednesday July 27 and officers are particularly keen to traceher because she is thought to have seen the victim at a first floor window.
As the woman passed the address she is believed to have looked up to see what was happening and police need to speak to her or anyone else who may have been the area at this time.
If this was you, or if you have any information about the incident, call Suffolk Police on 101, quoting crime number 50171/16. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/police-seek-woman-who-may-have-seen-an-assault-in-stowmarket-1-7545867 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/b9e6ccb666132e9cfdde53c610fee6bcea56b4ab75c60033acbdc2a769094cca.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:47:39 | null | 2016-08-30T14:12:33 | Get the latest breaking news from the Bury Free Press - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buryfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffirefighters-extinguish-blaze-at-former-chicken-shed-1-7550734.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.6845798.1472562814!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Firefighters extinguish blaze at former chicken shed | null | null | www.buryfreepress.co.uk | Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at a former chicken shed in Stowmarket.
Seven fire engines were called at about 9.40am to the wooden hut, in Stowupland Road.
The incident was dealt with by 11.30am.
The cause is being investigated. | http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/firefighters-extinguish-blaze-at-former-chicken-shed-1-7550734 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buryfreepress.co.uk/1ad1e3dcb9faa174705b542bf244624e453105fadbcdd525b7b73146bee4f8e2.json |
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