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Best friends, dinosaur and bumblebee, complete charity fun run — Best friends, dinosaur and bumblebee, complete charity fun run

A pair of best friends fought back tears as they completed a fun run, while dressed as a bumblebee and a dinosaur.

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‘We are incredibly proud’: Village pub celebrated by Camra — ‘We are incredibly proud’: Village pub celebrated by Camra

A village pub which prides itself on being a part of the community has been recognised by Camra.

Building site pick-up truck stolen from village — Building site pick-up truck stolen from village

A pick-up truck has been stolen from a village building site, prompting an appeal for its whereabouts.

Darts teams raise thousands in pub 12-hour challenge — Darts teams raise thousands in pub 12-hour challenge

A darts marathon and fun day raised thousands of pounds for a cancer charity.

Appeal launched after lorry driver has ‘suspected medical episode’ on A11 — Appeal launched after lorry driver has ‘suspected medical episode’ on A11

An appeal for witnesses following a lorry collision on the A11 has been launched.

Public consultation on new town community and leisure centre hailed a success — Public consultation on new town community and leisure centre hailed a success

More than 200 residents from in and around Diss have attended a public consultation on a new community and leisure centre in Diss.

Could another South Norfolk town be getting a Lidl? — Could another South Norfolk town be getting a Lidl?

A supermarket chain has revealed today it is looking to put a new store in Diss.

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Steam museum celebrates locomotive’s 150th anniversary — Steam museum celebrates locomotive’s 150th anniversary

Bressingham Steam Museum toasted one of its own on the Easter weekend, as attention turned to one of its most successful locomotives.

Agency puts down roots in town with community ethos at its heart — Agency puts down roots in town with community ethos at its heart

A new business has enjoyed a strong opening two months after setting up shop in Diss high street.

NATIONAL NEWS

Ryan Reynolds says he is looking forward to ‘many more’ years with Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds says he is looking forward to ‘many more’ years with Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds says he is looking forward to ‘many more’ years with Wrexham

Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Welsh football club for £2 million in February 2021.

UK has hottest day of the year and could reach 30C at earliest point on record

UK has hottest day of the year and could reach 30C at earliest point on record

UK has hottest day of the year and could reach 30C at earliest point on record

The Met Office said the highest temperature recorded on Tuesday was 24.9C in Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire.

William and Kate release romantic image as they enjoy anniversary on Mull

William and Kate release romantic image as they enjoy anniversary on Mull

William and Kate release romantic image as they enjoy anniversary on Mull

The Prince and Princess of Wales helped renovate a community-owned space on the Scottish island.

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess said police should investigate the footage of a group member appearing to call for Tory MPs to be killed.

SPORT

Stradbroke cap first year with silverware — Stradbroke cap first year with silverware

United came out on top during a penalty shootout to get the better of Barton Mills in the Best Badges Suffolk Sunday Trophy final.

Author publishes inspiring story of race car driver who overcame disability — Author publishes inspiring story of race car driver who overcame disability

The story of a trailblazing motorsport driver, who rose through the ranks despite a disability, has been published.

Diss urged to approach play-offs ‘without fear’ — Diss urged to approach play-offs ‘without fear’

Garth Good wants his Diss Town players to grasp their ‘unexpected’ promotion opportunity via the play-offs by playing ‘without fear’.

Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs — Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs

The village side will head to Clipbush Park after Cornard United failed to fulfil their final game of the season.

Meet the winners of town’s King of the Cup football competition — Meet the winners of town’s King of the Cup football competition

Football fans of all ages took to a sports ground to compete to be crowned King of the Cup.

Ipswich Town column: Special ‘team’ ingredients from last season sadly been missing — Our Ipswich Town columnist believes the special ‘team’ ingredients from last season in the Championship have been missing.

Norwich City column: ‘Sad Hoff Thorup project hasn’t worked but Wilshere is not the man to succeed him’ — Our columnist Edward Seaman gives his take on Johannes Hoff Throup’s dismissal as Norwich City head coach and who should replace the Dane.

Diss remain in control of their play-off destiny — The Tangerines’ fate is set to be sealed during two games over the Easter weekend.

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WHAT'S ON

Fine weather just the ticket for railway at steam up event — Fine weather just the ticket for railway at steam up event

Drinkers, train lovers and fine weather delivered the goods as a village attraction opened its doors for the first time in 2025.

Author publishes inspiring story of race car driver who overcame disability — Author publishes inspiring story of race car driver who overcame disability

The story of a trailblazing motorsport driver, who rose through the ranks despite a disability, has been published.

£20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War — £20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War

A £20,000 project looking at the impact that American airmen had on south Norfolk and the region during the Second World War has launched.

Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit — Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit

A butcher and baker have seen their version of a chocolate bar bring them huge success – and the no small matter of a new fridge.

‘It really is a dream come true’: Author’s debut book in running for national prize — ‘It really is a dream come true’: Author’s debut book in running for national prize

A woman has made a dream start to life as an author after seeing her debut novel nominated for a top award.

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LIFESTYLE

Zoo sites welcome 20,000 visitors ‘as kids go free’ — Zoo sites welcome 20,000 visitors ‘as kids go free’

A zoological society welcomed around 20,000 visitors this week, thanks to an initiative to help families save money.

Young farmer sees dream come true by launching pet shop — Young farmer sees dream come true by launching pet shop

A young farmer has fulfilled her dream by opening her own pet food shop.

Village swings with the oompah spirit — Village swings with the oompah spirit

There was a real taste of the continent at the weekend when a brewery and taproom held its annual Oktoberfest.

Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo — Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo

A norfok zoo has announced the opening of a new tiger territory platform.

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