- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
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Unemployment continues to rise across the region
UNEMPLOYMENT has increased across the region – however, most areas remain well below the national average.
New agreement aims to build up profitable links with China
INCREASED trade and business links with China may hold the key to a prosperous economic future for the east.
Police authority increases its share of council tax
SUFFOLK Police Authority has agreed to increase its council tax precept by 3.75 per cent.
1 commentPlanning claims
CLAIMS that the majority of countryside around Bury St Edmunds is potentially under threat from development have been rebuffed by council bosses.
Councillors’ allowances frozen
ALLOWANCES for Suffolk county councillors have been frozen after the authority’s budget was approved last week.
Cabinet agrees to £2.1m cuts in budget
ST EDMUNDSBURY Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed the budget for 2012/2013 – which includes £2.1 million in cuts.
Councils appoint new joint Chief Executive
A NEW joint Chief Executive has been appointed for St Edmundsbury Borough Council and Forest Heath District Council.
2 commentsDelight at increase
AN MP has expressed his delight after the number of people taking apprenticeships in our area rocketed.
Torch relay grants on offer
BRECKLAND Council is looking for communities to blaze an Olympic trail around the district this summer.
MP says police must save more
SUFFOLK Police Authority has been urged to think again about seeking a Council Tax increase.
Police given the go-ahead for 30m radio mast
PLANS to construct a 30 metre police telecommunications mast have been given the go-ahead despite objections.
Public asked for views on growth proposals
RESIDENTS are to be given the chance to air their views on plans which detail how growth will be managed in Bury St Edmunds over the next 20 years.
Safety concern over bus
CONCERNS have been raised over the risks posed to children by a bus driving down a ‘narrow’ village road.
Council’s joint staff team
THE new team of shared management for Babergh and Mid Suffolk district councils has been announced.
Trevor wins reprieve on day centre funding cut
A DISABLED man, who faced cuts to funding which allows him to attend a day centre, has been given a reprieve, thanks to the Bury Free Press.
Street parties
SUFFOLK County Council has this week become the sole council for processing street party applications. ahead of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
Call for return of eXplore card
A PROPOSAL to reinstate a controversially axed discount travel card for young people was due to be discussed at Suffolk County Council’s budget debate.
Councillor must pay ex-employee
A BRECKLAND councillor has been ordered to pay a former employee £855 after a tribunal.
Public help to shape cost-cutting budget
MORE than 900 residents have helped to shape St Edmundsbury Borough Council’s latest budget, which includes £2.1 million in cuts.
Locked out motorist blasts lack of signs
A 66-YEAR-OLD motorist has blasted the lack of signage in a town centre car park after he was locked out of the site and unable to get to his car.
Oak tree scheme for diamond jubilee
PARISH councils are to be given an oak tree to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee.
Vision reveals fresh detail on plans to develop town
FRESH details have emerged of dramatic plans to transform the landscape of Bury St Edmunds over the next 20 years.
Group looking to cut bus fares
A COUNCIL’S Labour group is looking to slash bus fares for young people so they can access education more easily.
County drives up the private road
SUFFOLK County Council this week began the transfer process of its highways responsibilities by inviting companies from across Europe to tender for the £40 million project.
Budget looks to make £1m savings
FOREST Heath District Council will balance its books by being more entrepreneurial and business-minded, according to its leader.
Green councillor goes blue for heath
A GREEN Party county councillor went a touch blue after a plunge in the icy waters of the Little Ouse to help Suffolk Wildlife Trust buy Knettishall Heath.
Chief executives decide not to apply
THE chief executives of Forest Heath District and St Edmundbsury Borough Councils have decided not to apply for a newly-created joint post.
Rates up for projects
A TOWN’S taxpayers face an increase in rates after the town council took on two important schemes.
Council advised to impose cuts
SUFFOLK county councillors have been recommended to impose £26.2 million in budget cuts.
Debate for more flexible parking in town centre
A GROUP, which represents the interests of town centre businesses, is calling for more flexible parking in Bury St Edmunds.
£5.5m for schools
COUNCILLORS have agreed to set aside £5.5 million for a proposed switch to two-tier education in Stowmarket and Stowupland.
Joint lobby to call for action on business rates
BUSINESSES are to join St Edmundsbury Borough Council in lobbying Government to reduce the impact of business rates.
redundancies cost £2.9 million
REDUNDANCIES in the merger between Mid Suffolk District Council and Babergh District Council could reach almost £3 million.
Village fears over buffer zone effect
THE rejection of plans for new homes in a housing-starved village has sparked fears that is being ‘abandoned’.
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Weather for Bury St Edmunds
Thursday 23 February 2012
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Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
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