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Shotgun truck theft link mooted

The theft of a pick-up truck which contained a shotgun and cartridges is being linked to another theft which took place in the same north Suffolk town.

Diss, Norfolk. Diss Carnival Procession

PICTURE GALLERY: Diss Carnival 2013 procession video

Morris dancers, a Roman racing chariot pulled by horses, the Glenmoriston Pipe Band and an array of colourful floats were just a few of the things that made this year’s Diss Carnival one to remember.

Diss Carnival Family Fun day at Diss Football Club Ground

PICTURE GALLERY: Diss Carnival 2013 Fun Day video

After the excitement of the carnival parade through the town, the crowds headed for the Brewers Green Lane ground of Diss Town Football Club to carry on the festivities at the Family Fun Day.

Diss Carnival Family Fun day at Diss Football Club Ground

Air ambulance called to help small baby choking in Diss

An air ambulance was seen circling over Diss about an hour ago as it was called to reports of a small baby choking.

Rolex and Chanel watches among items stolen from south Norfolk home

Designer watches were among the items stolen during a burglary at a home in Redenhall.

Diss, Norfolk. Diss Express Staff from left Luke Page, Judy Foster, Malcolm Powell, Amy Smith, Martyn Clarke, Claire Davies and Nigel Filby

Diss Carnival 2013: Your reaction video

A number of people took to Twitter to express the fun they had at Diss Carnival yesterday.

Sport rss

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Diss host annual football contest

Diss Town Youth Football Club held their annual tournament at Brewers Green Lane on Sunday and it proved to be a huge success again.

Webster keen to get his GP3 campaign up and running

Josh Webster hopes his mechanical gremlins are behind him as he prepares for the second round of the GP3 Series.

Webster keen to get his GP3 campaign up and running

Josh Webster hopes his mechanical gremlins are behind him as he prepares for the second round of the GP3 Series.

Kitty set to represent England Under-21s

Framlingham College’s Kitty McWhirter could be set to represent the nation this weekend after being selected to play for the England Under-21 Hockey team in a test series against Wales.

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PICTURE GALLERY: Diss Carnival 2013 procession video

Morris dancers, a Roman racing chariot pulled by horses, the Glenmoriston Pipe Band and an array of colourful floats were just a few of the things that made this year’s Diss Carnival one to remember.

Lifestyle rss

Hoxne

Trumpet fanfare to launch Hoxne summer fete

Two member of Eye band Castleton Brass will start Hoxne’s annual fete on a high note on Saturday with a specially written trumpet fanfare.

STRONG SHOWING: Members of the combined Diss and Roydon (DC3) team who claimed an impressive second place finish at the South Norfolk Village Games. From left: Joe Clarke (athletics and fitness triathlon team), Paul Holloway (archery team), Holly Dawson (athletics team), Amy Reeder (bowls team), Joseph Baker (archery junior team)

Diss and Roydon miss out on title for second year

The combined Diss and Roydon (DC3) team were forced to settle for a successive second-place finish at the South Norfolk Village Games final.

Pennoyer Centre

Acoustic session hosted by blues singer and film night with Hugh Jackman in Les Misérables

An evening of folk blues and contemporary music featuring a variety of visiting and local singers will be held at The Pennoyer Centre in Pulham St Mary tomorrow.

Harleston

Summer gala in aid of Harleston pupils

The Friends of Harleston Primary School will be holding its annual summer gala in the grounds of the school on Saturday, from 11am to 3pm.

Felix Simpson

Bands sign up for fundraising gig, including Diss busker Felix Simpson

A fundraising band night will be held at Dickleburgh Football Club next Friday.

Dreadzone

Get ready for WoW Festival, featuring electro-reggae stars Dreadzone

Electro-reggae band Dreadzone will be headlining the fourth WoW Music Festival at Woolsey Bridge Farm Fields between Diss and Burston on July 5 and 6.

Community rss

Fressingfield

Wind turbines plan fails

A bid to build two wind turbines which measured 14.97m to the hub with 5.6m diameter blades at White House Farm in New Street, Fressingfield, has been refused.

Otto worked at the Kerrison School in Thorndon for some years

Obituary: Otto Chamberlain

Eye Parish Church was filled for the funeral service of Otto Chamberlain of Wellington Road, Eye, who died on May 20 at the age of 83.

Debenham Primary Reception class

Class of the Week: Exciting travels by young pupils

The Reception class pupils at Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School in Debenham are a well-travelled lot having taken in several destinations and different cultures in their first year.

Pictured with cake are Iris Cracknell and Audrey Rose

The 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation celebrated

Wortham and Burgate’s Good Companions club celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation with a Jubilee Lunch held at the village hall last Tuesday.

Diss Library

Family History with Elizabeth Budd: Is research becoming too easy?

Perhaps these days it’s getting a little too easy to search databases for names and dates. I’m not complaining that these exist, on the contrary, they’re incredibly useful; but about the fact that many people now don’t check the original.

David Button (left) and Mark Hall of Rosedales Funeral Services.

New faces at south Norfolk funeral firm, including ex-soldier

Rosedale Funeral Home has expanded its Attleborough and Wymondham teams with two new appointments.

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