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Fire engines fund-raiser set for town supermarket — Fire engines fund-raiser set for town supermarket

A fire engine will be outside a Diss supermarket next week as part of a fund-raiser to get it to Ukraine.

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BBC show helps former sweet shop owner with new business — BBC show helps former sweet shop owner with new business

A former town sweet shop owner turned stained glass artist will be appearing on a hit BBC show.

Popular landlords have taken on their third village pub — Popular landlords have taken on their third village pub

A pair of landlords have announced that they have taken the keys to their third establishment to expand their pub empire.

MP fears over ticking time bomb lurking in thousands of homes — MP fears over ticking time bomb lurking in thousands of homes

A hidden danger could be lurking in thousands of Norfolk homes, an MP has warned.

Could The Corn Hall win prestigious award again? — Could The Corn Hall win prestigious award again?

An award-winning town venue is hoping to make it two in a row after being nominated for an accolade it won last year.

District council reveals more about £6m town fitness facility on former car sales site — District council reveals more about £6m town fitness facility on former car sales site

A district council has revealed more details about a £6 million community health and fitness facility to be built on a former car dealership site.

Work finally starts on town’s new supermarket — Work finally starts on town’s new supermarket

Ground has been broken on the site of a new supermarket in Harleston, just over two years after it was first given planning permission.

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Plans for 21 new homes in village approved despite flooding concerns — Plans for 21 new homes in village approved despite flooding concerns

Plans for a new estate of 21 new homes on farmland in a small Norfolk village have been approved.

Norfolk Open Studios cancels 30th year due to lack of artists — Norfolk Open Studios cancels 30th year due to lack of artists

An award-winning art scheme has announced it will not be going ahead this year – for its 30th anniversary.

NATIONAL NEWS

One in four young people considering quitting work, new data reveals

One in four young people considering quitting work, new data reveals

One in four young people considering quitting work, new data reveals

Employees under the age of 35 were more likely than their older counterparts to exit the workforce because of mental health challenges.

What the papers say – March 17

What the papers say – March 17

What the papers say – March 17

Debate over Sir Keir Starmer’s planned welfare cuts dominate Monday’s front pages.

Trump to speak to Putin as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress

Trump to speak to Putin as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress

Trump to speak to Putin as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress

Military chiefs will meet in London later in the week to discuss plans for a Western peacekeeping operation in Ukraine.

Princess of Wales to make solo St Patrick’s Day visit to Irish Guards

Princess of Wales to make solo St Patrick’s Day visit to Irish Guards

Princess of Wales to make solo St Patrick’s Day visit to Irish Guards

Kate, who is colonel of the regiment, missed the Guards’ celebrations last year after being diagnosed with cancer.

SPORT

‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury — ‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury

Framlingham Town boss Liam Abraham has spoke of his delight at having striker Danny Smith back following an injury that almost stopped him playing.

Norwich City column: Fans will expect a side capable of a promotion push come August — Norwich City column: Fans will expect a side capable of a promotion push come August

Our Norwich City columnist is frustrated following recent results and says the fans will expect a side capable of a promotion push come August.

Ed Sheeran fulfills childhood dream with launch of limited edition football stickers — Ed Sheeran fulfills childhood dream with launch of limited edition football stickers

Suffolk superstar Ed Sheeran has released a set of limited edition football stickers to be given away to fans this weekend.

Ipswich Town column: Recruitment policy seems to be backfiring in wily Premier League — Ipswich Town column: Recruitment policy seems to be backfiring in wily Premier League

Our Ipswich Town columnist has been left pondering over the club’s recruitment policy following Saturday’s narrow loss to Crystal Palace.

‘A great addition with bags of potential’ - Diss boss after January signing nets landmark goal — ‘A great addition with bags of potential’ - Diss boss after January signing nets landmark goal

Diss Town boss Garth Good described Andrew Topping’s first senior Diss Town goal on Tuesday night as reward for the January signing’s hard work.

Venue backing darts wonderkid Lennon to continue his rapid rise — An 11-year-old darts wonderkid with dreams to be the best in the world has secured sponsorship from a Mid Suffolk venue for a second year.

Norwich City column: ‘More late dropped points leaves City needing six from six at home’ — Norwich City fan writer Edward Seaman looks at a key statistic holding back the Canaries’ play-off ambitions ahead of back-to-back home games.

Ipswich Town column: Cunha’s new ban gives us some hope but we need to focus on us — Ipswich Town fan writer Joey Sadler gives his thoughts on the Blues’ FA Cup shootout exit and their return to Premier League action.

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WHAT'S ON

Food factory blaze being dealt with by numerous fire crews — Food factory blaze being dealt with by numerous fire crews

Multiple fire crews have been dealing with an incident at a food factory since the early hours of this morning.

Norfolk Open Studios cancels 30th year due to lack of artists — Norfolk Open Studios cancels 30th year due to lack of artists

An award-winning art scheme has announced it will not be going ahead this year – for its 30th anniversary.

BBC show helps former sweet shop owner with new business — BBC show helps former sweet shop owner with new business

A former town sweet shop owner turned stained glass artist will be appearing on a hit BBC show.

Could The Corn Hall win prestigious award again? — Could The Corn Hall win prestigious award again?

An award-winning town venue is hoping to make it two in a row after being nominated for an accolade it won last year.

Suffolk music club band to take on their second ever gig for cancer charity — Suffolk music club band to take on their second ever gig for cancer charity

A band which formed from a Suffolk village music club is set to take on only its second live gig to fund-raise for a cancer charity.

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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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