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Flower show with more than 30 arrangements and live music in north Suffolk
A flower festival with more than 30 arrangements and live music is being held in a north Suffolk town this weekend.
Family History, by Elizabeth Walne: The clues that reveal if your ancestors were suffragettes
You may already know that your grandmother was an active, or even militant, campaigner, but if not, you may find clues as to her political opinions on her 1911 census form (or lack of it!) It’s rare, but not unheard of, for male sympathisers to also show themselves on 1911 census schedules.
Youth band is still going strong after four decades of music
South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band is a major contributor to the cultural life of the area, taking part in aabout30 concerts a year and raising many thousands of pounds for charity.
Reception pupils to be knighted following mock battle
The rising superpower expected to boast the world’s biggest economy by 2016 has been one of the topics studied by Reception pupils at Dennington Primary School this school year.
Fostering drive as part of special campaign continues in Suffolk
Fostering Fortnight continues this week in Suffolk, with a drive to recruit potential foster carers for children of all ages, but particularly teenagers and sibling groups.
Memory Lane: Can you name these mystery grand houses?
The location of this grand-looking house (above right) has south Norfolk historian Dennis Cross stumped.
Happy birthday to these Quackers Club members!
FRIDAY: Mia Rose Goodwin, 1, of Shreeves Road, Diss, Alexander Norman, 8, of Cyprus Road, Attleborough; Aleisha Blake, 8, of Powell Close, Kenninghall; Emma Neve, 7, of Common Road, Bressingham.
Progress Power consultation event for Eye Power Station at community centre today and tomorrow
The first public exhibitions on the plans for a £200million power station at Eye Airfield will be held at the town’s community centre today and tomorrow.
Plan for fast food outlet in Harleston
A planning application has been submitted to create a new hot food takeaway in Harleston.
Quackers Club: Happy birthday to all these members!
TODAY: Sophie Smith, 10, of Hawthorn Close, Diss; Alexander Young, 9, of The Common, Stuston; Callum Moore, 9, of Southolt Road, Bedfield; William Whatling, 9, of Mill Road, Laxfield; Jessica Tooley, 7, of Stradbroke; Tyler Jay Wilby, 6, of Skelton Road, Diss.
LETTER OF THE WEEK: Enough is enough, Eye does not need a power station
How nice that Mid Suffolk District Council, based in faraway Needham Market, should earmark Eye airfield to become a mini-Midlands.
Diss Express and Feline Care cats of the week: Missy and Milly
This beautiful and friendly pair came in to Feline Care as their owner no longer wanted them.
Bluebell and Lavender pupils blossoming at school
The Bluebell and Lavender classes at Attleborough Infant School have enjoyed dressing up as their favourite superheroes this year, as well as creating their own characters.
Animal fancy dress day to raise money for the RSPCA
More than £200 was raised by Framlingham schoolchildren for the RSPCA.
World Fair Trade Day to be marked in north Suffolk town this Saturday
A Fair Trade stall will be selling goods in a north Suffolk town this Saturday to mark World Fair Trade Day.
Final event of charity project takes place this Saturday
The final event of the Super Doo Pah charity project in north Suffolk takes place this Saturday.
Buy your vegetable plants at horticultural society’s annual plant sale
Bedding and vegetable plants will be on sale at a horticultural society’s annual plant sale.
Scout and about with Mr Burton
Michael Burton of Diss came into the Diss Express office after seeing the photo of the 1st Eye Scout Group in the paper on April 19.
Landlord Chris still making an Impact
When he was a teenager Chris Burnard was lead guitarist and vocalist for a band called Impact, which was featured in July 1978, in the Diss Express.
Dino and Batman-loving creative critters
They have been learning about dinosaurs, dressing up as superheroes, and spend just as much time outside of the classroom as they do in it.
Gissing, Scole or Dickleburgh?
Betty Murton of Diss got in touch with the Diss Express through her daughter after seeing this photo of mothers with their babies and toddlers in the Diss Express.
Pupils get a taste of Native America
In full regalia, three members of the American West entourage visited Bressingham Primary School last month.
Firefighters called to grass fire in south Norfolk
Firefighters were called to a grass fire in Attleborough yesterday evening.
Shortcut plan for Diss railway station approved
A new footpath which will link Diss Railway Station and Nelson Road has been approved by South Norfolk Council.
Micro turbine application approved for Shelfanger
An application to build three micro turbines in Shelfanger has been given the green light by South Norfolk Council.
The ‘spaceship’ has landed
After months of waiting for the outcome of funding sources, Recreation for All in Tasburgh this week finally officially opened its new toddler equipment.
Lillie Langtry’s bath for sale at TW Gaze
An Edwardian bath and basin with Royal links will be under the hammer at TW Gaze’s sale in Diss today.
Micro turbine plan approved near to Diss
An application to build two micro turbines in Roydon has been approved by South Norfolk Council with conditions.
Re-use and recycle event in Harleston
A re-use and recycling event will be held in Harleston on Wednesday.
- BREAKING: Young motorcyclist from Eye who died in Fressingfield road crash yesterday is named
- Man, 25, from Eye dies after motorcycle collision in north Suffolk
- Man assaulted in hotel car park in Diss
- Is something sinister behind the missing Diss Mere Street chickens?
- Laptop and bank documents stolen during Diss burglary
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Weather for Diss
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Temperature: 8 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
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