FIFTEEN jobs have been axed following the closure of a discount clothes shop in Bury St Edmunds.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police were called to reports of a fight in Ashwell Road, Bury St Edmunds.

This might seem a little obvious but did you know that the Victoria Sponge was named after Queen Victoria?

FOLLOWING a recent rejuvenation, Bury St Edmunds Film Society is appealing for new members.

UNEMPLOYMENT has increased across the region – however, most areas remain well below the national average.

INCREASED trade and business links with China may hold the key to a prosperous economic future for the east.

POLICE stopped 50 suspicious-looking vehicles driving on the A14 network and handed out more than 90 fixed penalty, probation and advisory notices in a bid to prevent criminals from using Suffolk’s roads.

A CAMPAIGN aimed at tenants across Babergh and Mid Suffolk has seen a number of people put themselves forward for a seat on a joint housing board.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust has launched a new campaign, Networking Nature, with a week of wildlife-themed events.

STOWMARKET Town Centre Partnership has named Sharon Brown as its new town centre manager.

THREE outstanding trainees have been held up as prime examples of successful apprenticeships.

A MILKMAN was left shaken after being attacked by a gang of youths.

A HEADTEACHER has expressed his pride after his school was given a glowing Ofsted report.

WAITING times for much-needed home alterations should be slashed by a new council scheme.

RAF Lakenheath’s 492nd Fighter Squadron said farewell to its commander days before the 20th anniversary of getting the F-15 Eagle fighter.

THREE MPs have urged a government minister to back the Brecks’ bid for £2 million of funding.

A COLLECTION of Roman silver and gold coins found near Mildenhall have been declared treasure.

AWARD-winning magician Robert Gough will perform magic tricks for 24 hours from 11am today until 11am tomorrow at Asda, in Bury St Edmunds, to raise money for the West Suffolk Disability Resource Centre, which is in need of urgent renovation.

SUFFOLK Police Authority has agreed to increase its council tax precept by 3.75 per cent.

A £600,000 project could be set to breathe new life into Thetford town centre.