News
BREAKING: Home cordoned off after anti-tank grenade found in north Suffolk village
A home was evacuated, cordoned off, and a bomb disposal team called, after an anti-tank grenade was found there while a clear-out was taking place.
Help the Diss Express record the longest day
Friday is the summer solstice and the Diss Express is asking its readers to capture something from the day.
Zoo’s tiger twins
The scampering of eight tiny feet around the tiger enclosure at Banham Zoo is eagerly awaited by keepers after female Amur tigress Sveta gave birth last Friday to twin cubs.
Spice Girl Melanie C invites Diss residents to enter Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition
Spice Girl Melanie C is inviting wannabe spec wearing superstars in Diss to compete for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2013 title and a holiday to St Lucia.
First phase of DissFuture
The first phase of a community consultation which will help Diss Town Council understand the priorities and issues of people living, working and visiting Diss has been launched.
Latest News
Town urged to support CAB by being members: Grant awards ‘demonstrate validity of branch’
A member of the Diss, Thetford and District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), which recently learned it has secured £391,000 in grants to become an advice hub for the area, has urged more local residents to become members of the charity.
Mother set to embark on 1,000-mile pilgrimage for international aid agency CAFOD
A mother-of-four from Redgrave is preparing to embark on a 1,000 mile pilgrimage in aid of international aid agency CAFOD, which works worldwide to end poverty and injustice.
Diss opticians now taking referrals
Specsavers hearing centre in Diss is among high street outlets now accredited to give a local free NHS hearing service.
Firefighters called to fire in the open in Old Buckenham
Firefighters were called to a fire in the open in Old Buckenham yesterday evening.
Missing north Suffolk man found alive and well
Police are appealing for help in tracing a 32-year-old man from Stonham Parva who was reported missing yesterday.
Regional News
Kittens rescued from stack blaze
Three kittens have been rescued from a blaze in Cambridgeshire after firefighters heard them meowing in distress.
Sacked teaching assistant in payout
A teaching assistant has received a £28,000 payout after being sacked from a school in Suffolk for keeping in touch with her sex offender son.
12-year wait for first-time buyers
England's shortage of affordable homes is locking young people in the East of England out of the property market for more than a decade, a Shelter study has found.
Sonic booms caused by RAF planes
Sonic booms heard over parts of Essex were caused by RAF jets, it has been confirmed.
Train passengers 'less satisfied'
The only rail company that has improved its passenger overall satisfaction level was Greater Anglia with a figure of 77% compared with 73% in spring 2012. according to a survey of thousands of train customers.
National News
Memorial planned for code-breaker
An unsung hero of Britain's wartime Bletchley Park code-breaking operation is set to be honoured with a memorial 70 years after he helped turn the tide of the conflict.
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
Too many mental patients in cells
Too many people suffering from mental disorders are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals, a joint inspection has found.
Business News
Town urged to take advantage of pilot scheme: what the Post Office is offering
Harleston residents are being urged to take advantage of a trial banking service at the town’s post office.
Local inn scoops ‘excellence’ award
The Stoke Ash White Horse has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award.
Solar farm including nearly 31,000 panels plan for south Norfolk
Suffolk wind turbine and solar panel company, Mosscliff Environmental, has submitted a scoping report to South Norfolk planners, in advance of a full planning application for a solar farm of 30,852 panels at Old Hall Farm, Hall Road, Burston.
The Big Debate held in Harleston to find a healthy future for town
A part-pedestrianisation of a town centre high street, creating its own currency, and having a better arts venue were just some of the suggestions in an open meeting to discuss the town’s future.
Crime and Courts
Town urged to support CAB by being members: Grant awards ‘demonstrate validity of branch’
A member of the Diss, Thetford and District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), which recently learned it has secured £391,000 in grants to become an advice hub for the area, has urged more local residents to become members of the charity.
Bicycles stolen from garage at south Norfolk home
Two bicycles have been stolen from a garage in Topcroft.
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.
Police warning to retailers across south Norfolk following reports of cash scam
Officers are urging retailers across south Norfolk, particularly jewellery shops, local shops and post offices, to be vigilant following reports of a cash scam taking place across the county.
Police appeal for witnesses after charity box is stolen from church
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole a charity box from a church in Harleston.
Education
South Norfolk primary school told to improve by Ofsted
Tivetshall Primary School, one of 28 Norfolk schools visited by Ofsted during one week in March this year, was deemed by the inspector to require improvement.
Magic trio makes up schools partnership
Three south Norfolk primary schools are set to enter ‘a new era of education’ by joining forces to form an innovative partnership which will see them collaborate to make wide-ranging improvements.
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.
VIDEO: Harleston pupil wins £500 prize for recycling themed collage video
A proud Harleston Primary School pupil has used his creative skills to win a cheque for £500 to be spent on a sustainable project in his school.
Pupils ‘cook up’ a giant cupcake
Pupils at Winfarthing’s All Saints Primary School have been busy cooking up their contribution for an event which shows off all that is best about south Norfolk.
Health
Diss opticians now taking referrals
Specsavers hearing centre in Diss is among high street outlets now accredited to give a local free NHS hearing service.
Ambulance called to Pulham Market resident
An ambulance was called to Falcon Road, Pulham Market, yesterday just before 6pm to an address where a woman in her 80s had collapsed.
Air ambulance can start night flights
The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has been bestowed with a significant honour.
No news on surgery future
A final announcement on the future of the village surgery at Dickleburgh is proving difficult to gain.
Environment
Solar farm including nearly 31,000 panels plan for south Norfolk
Suffolk wind turbine and solar panel company, Mosscliff Environmental, has submitted a scoping report to South Norfolk planners, in advance of a full planning application for a solar farm of 30,852 panels at Old Hall Farm, Hall Road, Burston.
Wildflower meadow is a hive of activity: Martha Kearney creates a buzz filming beekeeping BBC TV series
A wildflower meadow in north Suffolk, planted ten years ago and opened bi-annually to the public, is currently home to some hardworking hive bees whose daily lives are being filmed for television.
VIDEO: Harleston pupil wins £500 prize for recycling themed collage video
A proud Harleston Primary School pupil has used his creative skills to win a cheque for £500 to be spent on a sustainable project in his school.
More solar parks planned
Two more solar energy companies currently have requests for scoping opinions lodged with south Norfolk planners.
26-acre solar farm plans for Pulham
South Norfolk planners have received notification of a planned application to build a farm of 21,600 solar panels on agricultural land at Pulham Market, just off the A140.
Traffic and Transport
Police appeal for witnesses to serious road accident on A143 near Denton
Traffic was backed up along the A143 near Denton yesterday following a serious road traffic collision in Earsham.
Letters
Reader letter: Carer support
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a lonely, stressful experience at the best of times, but what’s worse is that a great many people providing care for loved ones aren’t getting any support at all because they don’t even realise they are carers.
Reader letter: Coffee cash
A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated money and goods in support of the RAHOF coffee morning on May 9.
Reader letter: Wanted - A female cockerel, if they exist
So, the two cockerels missing from Jackaman’s solicitors in Diss (Solicitors lose their legal eagles, May 17), are believed to be male.
Reader letter: Online auction promises an impressive list of experiences
Once again EACH (East Anglian Children’s Hospice) are holding an online auction to raise much needed funds.
Reader letter: Baazar and knitting circle say thanks
Holly Court Social Club Committee and tenants would like to thank everyone who came to our spring bazaar on May 16. Thanks also to everyone who manned a stall and donated prizes.
Videos
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.
VIDEO: Jaw-clenching action from US Airforce dog display team at Diss Carnival 2013 Fun Day video
Hundreds of people gathered round yesterday afternoon at Diss Town Football Club yesterday afternoon as a dog repeatedly clenched its jaws around a man’s limbs.
VIDEO: Diss Carnival 2013: The procession video
A Roman racing chariot from Horses Impossible of Bressingham led this year’s carnival parade through the streets of Diss.
VIDEO: Diss Carnival 2013 - Morris dancing video
The Hoxon Hundred along with other Morris dancing groups kicked off this year’s Diss Carnival.
- Attempted theft of phone cabling in north Suffolk
- William Hill gets the go-ahead to open new betting office in Diss
- BREAKING: Home cordoned off after anti-tank grenade found in north Suffolk village
- Temperature forecast to drop combined with strong winds over the course of the week in the Diss Express area
- Obituary: Former Eye Primary School headteacher John Harvey
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Weather for Diss
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Thunderstorm
Temperature: 13 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 11 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South west
