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For-sale farmhouse drums up interest due to unique feature — For-sale farmhouse drums up interest due to unique feature

The property has gone to market with an asking price of £1.5million

Residents facing 'grim' reality after town's only emergency dental treatment practice shut — Residents facing 'grim' reality after town's only emergency dental treatment practice shut

Norfolk's health watchdog has warned that it will be 'impossible' for patients to find alternative dental care

Lucky RAF Cadets take to the sky for first time — Lucky RAF Cadets take to the sky for first time

The four aspiring pilots were given the opportunity to get behind the yoke of a Grob G 115 last month

Snake lover sends message of warning to prospective owners after being left with three foot python — Snake lover sends message of warning to prospective owners after being left with three foot python

30-year-old Jenna Lingwood has set up a fundraising page to raise money for the snake's equipment

Tributes flood in after death of town accountant — Tributes flood in after death of town accountant

The wife of a beloved accountant who ran the books for several businesses in Diss, has described him as “the love of my life”.

PM hopeful Liz Truss weighs in on Deal Farm planning dispute — PM hopeful Liz Truss weighs in on Deal Farm planning dispute

Residents also made impassioned pleas to planning authorities at a village hall meeting last night

Town rallies behind victims of coffee shop burglary — Town rallies behind victims of coffee shop burglary

Thieves stole a coffee machine, grinder and other equipment from the Majestic Hare Apothecary –totalling upwards of £5,000

MOST READ

Residents' fury at planning application for 223-acre solar farm — Residents' fury at planning application for 223-acre solar farm

The project promises to be the second largest solar farm in Britain

Return of airshow lights up the skies — Return of airshow lights up the skies

Thousands of necks were arched over the weekend as visitors made their way from across the country to enjoy the Old Buckenham Airshow

NETWORK DISS

Which face covering is best for you? — Which face covering is best for you?

Here is a handy list of face covering options people have to choose from as they become mandatory in shops from July 24.

Does my child need a face mask? — Does my child need a face mask?

With face coverings in shops about to become mandatory we take a look at what the new rules mean for children and teenagers.

Face coverings in shops: Your questions answered — Face coverings in shops: Your questions answered

Do your kids need to wear them, where should you buy them and why are we only doing it now? All you need to know as face coverings become the law.

Half-price meals will be offered to diners eating out after the Chancellor's mini-budget — Half-price meals will be offered to diners eating out after the Chancellor's mini-budget

This is how to get half-price meals every Monday to Wednesday during August

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SPORT

Ipswich Town column: 'Cup game was a real wasted opportunity' — Ipswich Town column: 'Cup game was a real wasted opportunity'

Sports editor Russell Claydon gives his thoughts on the Blues in the wake of an embarrassing home defeat to Colchester United in the Carabao Cup.

Non-league round-up: FA Cup takes centre stage — Non-league round-up: FA Cup takes centre stage

See how the area's sides go on across 13 Emirates FA Cup ties while Leiston and Needham were among the sides kicking off their league campaigns.

Castlemen chief eyes another play-off push — Castlemen chief eyes another play-off push

Liam Abraham feels his Framlingham Town side are in 'a good place' to repeat their play-off place finish ahead of their Step 6 league kicking off.

REPORT: Five-goal Mildenhall run riot at Walsham — REPORT: Five-goal Mildenhall run riot at Walsham

Phil Weavers picks up his first win since being appointed permanent manager.

Non-league round-up: Goals galore on Premier Division's opening day — Non-league round-up: Goals galore on Premier Division's opening day

Step 5 clubs across the region got their 2022/23 league campaigns under way on Saturday.

Norwich City column: Only instant Premier League return will do — Edward Seaman returns from his summer break to explain why the Canaries must get promotion in 2022/23.

Walsham aim to build on positive term — Trevor Collins is hopeful his side will use 2021/22's eye catching displays as a springboard.

Harleston set for first steps at a higher level — New boss believes players will have to find different ways to win matches following their promotion.

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WHAT'S ON

Return of airshow lights up the skies — Return of airshow lights up the skies

Thousands of necks were arched over the weekend as visitors made their way from across the country to enjoy the Old Buckenham Airshow

Suffolk couple dazzle Prince Charles and Camilla with flower display — Suffolk couple dazzle Prince Charles and Camilla with flower display

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were full of praise for Tim and Eileen Tordoff's display last week

Former post office subject of hit Channel 4 property show — Former post office subject of hit Channel 4 property show

On Wednesday evening, millions of viewers across the country watched as Remarkable Renovations presenter George Clarke visited the building

Pupils turn assembly hall into art gallery — Pupils turn assembly hall into art gallery

Children have been creating their own art pieces to create a gallery at the school

Family links and book lead Moira to Old Buckenham — Family links and book lead Moira to Old Buckenham

An author’s 30-year research on her ancestry, which led her to a house in Old Buckenham, has been published in a book.

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LIFESTYLE

World Book Day picture gallery: costumes celebrating fictional favourites — World Book Day picture gallery: costumes celebrating fictional favourites

Across the Diss Express area, we were sent in pictures of people donning costumes for World Book Day.

Local book distributors earning from home — Local book distributors earning from home

Book distribution networks helping to boost income.

Watch: Time to take a closer look at the night sky? — Watch: Time to take a closer look at the night sky?

Five reasons why you should take up stargazing this week.

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic — Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

How to stay safe online and avoid falling for coronavirus scams

Beauty: Products to soothe body and mind — Beauty: Products to soothe body and mind

We’re in the eye of a storm and stress levels are soaring. Velvet selects five products to help soothe a troubled body and mind

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