Month: September 2024

A live show is coming to a village next week with audience participation an integral part of it. Shouldham Entertainment Committee presents its latest live show, Notnow Collective’s Pepper and Honey, in the village hall on Friday, September 13 at 7.30p…

By Steve Hatch Yougov’s chief executive Steve Hatch takes a closer look at the data behind the biggest stories in business. Since Telegram boss Pavel Durov was placed under formal investigation in France last week, the messaging app has again returned …

A fashion and shopping event will be held at a village hall next week. Wereham Village Hall is hosting the ex-high street ladies’ clothing sale and fashion show on Thursday, September 12. There will be clothing for all seasons including smart and casua…

Councillors have objected to a 26-home development due to environmental and child safety concerns. At the full Downham Town Council meeting on Tuesday evening, councillors discussed proposals from Degfont (UK) Ltd to construct the properties on land so…

A councillor is backing calls from residents living along a private road to have street lights installed with the help of council funding. Councillor Ken Perrin urged fellow members of Chatteris Town Council to get behind the residents of Dock Road and…

By Chris Dorrell The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has lifted its growth forecasts for the economy this year, but remained doubtful that the UK would move into the “fast lane” any time soon. The business group’s latest quarterly projections sugges…

By Amber Murray Marks and Spencer‘s bosses have hailed the start of a new era for the multi-market firm as the turnaround plan it began in 2022 shows signs of having created long-term, sustainable growth potential. M&S clothing and home managing direct…

By James Nation With think tankers and campaigners being appointed to government, it’s tempting to think these secretive groups are calling the tune, but there are better ways to work out what Labour really thinks, says James Nation Over the last 14 ye…

By Charlie Conchie Top pension fund managers risk neglecting London’s junior stock markets and have made only sluggish progress on a landmark pledge to inject some £75bn into growth companies by 2030, a London business body has said. The Mansion House …

Downham councillors have voted to push back the adoption of their business plan in order to iron out a series of contentious issues. At the full Downham Town Council meeting on Tuesday, members raised a number of problems with the proposed plan – inclu…