News
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.
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.
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.
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 Carnival 2013: Your reaction video
A number of people took to Twitter to express the fun they had at Diss Carnival yesterday.
Sport
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bands sign up for fundraising gig, including Diss busker Felix Simpson
A fundraising band night will be held at Dickleburgh Football Club next Friday.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Weather for Diss
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 14 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm
Temperature: 14 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North

