West Country Economy

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

With so much up in the air, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy committee has decided to sit on its hands.

Average earnings increased by 3.4% in the year to December, the highest for a decade, outpacing inflation.

According to the new survey from INRIX, it's quicker to cycle in the city than drive or catch the bus.

Krispies Fish and Chips in Exmouth beat nine other finalists to win at the National Fish and Chip Awards.

£15million will need to be found over the financial year after around £30million in cuts last year.

The decision to select Bristol follows an extensive pitch process with more than 30 pitches from cities and regions across the UK.

More than a hundred jobs at the council are potentially at risk and Taunton's park and rides are both under threat.

Renters looking to make their money go further may also want to consider Bradford, Hull, Dudley and Durham, the research from Azunda suggest

The popularity of the Cornish coast has sent property prices spiralling, making young people think outside the box with their accommodation.

Marvin Rees has announced he is scrapping plans to take £1.4m from the libraries budget to help save councils £108million deficit