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Cut the cost of motoring and lower emissions with Vauxhall
Local retailer, Drive Vauxhall, is on hand to help motorists in Bury St Edmunds cut the cost of motoring and reduce emissions with Vauxhall's award-winning ecoFLEX range. Available from the dealership on Cotton Lane, Vauxhall's most fuel-efficient, low-CO2 emitting cars ever produced are lighter on tax and lighter on your pocket too, making them an ideal choice for motorists keen to reduce their environmental impact and... -
Man found dead in Bury St Edmunds
A man aged 48 has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Ashwell Road. Police were called to a property after reports of a fight shortly before midnight and found a man collapsed at the scene. He was taken to West Suffolk Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. The man, who is from Bury, is being questioned by police. -
Amateur snappers could win a spot in Hospice calendar
Amateur photographers could see their work featured in a fundraising calendar, in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care. The charity is launching a competition for photographs of uplifting scenes from the region, which would be suitable for inclusion in the Hospice's 2013 calendar. Susanne Dickson, Retail Co-ordinator, said: "We want the calendar to feature some beautiful and uplifting scenes to reflect every ... -
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Javelin Bury St Edmunds new website and loyalty card scheme
February is most definitely an exciting month for Suffolk fashion retailers Javelin. Not only are they launching a fabulous new e-commerce website but they are now rewarding their customers through a brilliant loyalty scheme. Website Javelin, which has a popular store in Bury St Edmunds, is excited about launching their website later this month. On the site fashion lovers from across Suffolk and further afield will be able to... -
Planning a Diamond Jubilee Street Party in Bury St Edmunds?
Suffolk is set to go Jubilee crazy this June as the Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne and there's a four day weekend in which to celebrate! While most people will just be happy to get a couple of days off of work, there are sure to be plenty more who want to hold a party - and if you're planning to hold a street party in Bury St Edmunds, you may be wondering where to start. Street parties for last year's Royal Wedding were all...
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Abbey Gardens redevelopment plans to go on show at Apex at end of January
Outline plans for the proposed new Abbey Gardens redevelopment will be on display in the café at the apex in Bury St Edmunds from 10am to 5pm in the week of Monday 23 to Saturday 28 January. St Edmundsbury Borough Council is set to lodge a bid for £1m worth of lottery funding which could transform parts of the popular town centre tourist attraction for the forseeable future. One of the main issues seems to be the access... -
Blacks in Bury St Edmunds set to close?
Blacks in Bury St Edmunds appears to be in big trouble as the company that owns the store, Blacks Leisure, has gone into administration and everything in the shop is currently being offered at heavily discounted prices. Blacks Leisure, who operate 208 Millets stores and 98 Blacks stores around the country has appointed accountancy firm KPMG as administrator and will sell the company to a new buyer in the coming week. Reports over the... -
New Year's Eve in Bury St Edmunds 2011
Christmas may be just ten days away but the real party night of the year is New Year's Eve. As always there's loads going on in Bury St Edmunds if you don't just want to sit in at home and scoff chocolates and watch Jools Holland. Here are some ideas: We'll start big with Ravenwood Hall's New Year's Eve ball which is held in their Edwardian Pavilion and it's a fabulous foody feast featuring canapes and champagne, pigeon,... -
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Hawkin's Bazaar shut in Bury St Edmunds as shop calls in administrators
Bank Holiday Monday and Bury St Edmunds was pretty packed for the end of the Christmas sales - but one shop was noticable by its closed doors. Toy and novelty gift chain Hawkin's Bazaar on the Cornhill closed just before the new year as it has gone into administration. Today curious shoppers were greeted by a simple note on the door which said the chain, owened by The Tobar Group had called in the adminstrators. Reports say The Tobar... -
Packed Athenaeum shows its interest in the Abbey Gardens future
Scores of Bury St Edmunds residents and visitors showed their interest in the future of the Abbey Gardens on Saturday at an exhibition on Saturday. St Edmundsbury Borough Council is set to lodge a bid for £1m worth of lottery funding which could transform parts of the popular town centre tourist attraction for the forseeable future. At yesterday's Athenaeum forum, one of the main issues seems to be the access points to the gadens...
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What does everyone think of the Christmas lights in Bury St Edmunds now we've had a good chance to look at them? The ones at the Arc are better than...
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I appreciate the hard work that goes into erecting the Christmas lights , and that time and money is tight , but maybe there should be a plan for the...
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Burton / DP going ?? looks like the Burton and DP store in Bury will be closing in December , as the premises are available to let on property...
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Not only is the Library a year old on Tuesday, but the same day sees the 18-month anniversary of the arc opening in Bury - what do you think of it...
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looks like Peacocks has closed in Bury , it is on the list of the 200 plus stores NOT bought by EWM , another huge gap awaits ..... all the very best...
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wetherspoons ??? so why the delay folks ...... me thinks that they are hoping and waiting to get their hands on the soon to be vacated Barclays bank...
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Fascinating article about history of St Edmunds - maybe we'll have to change our name! http://tinyurl.com/7uztkyv
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Making more use of the River Lark does sound good but it depends how it is done. Would it be safe...