Author - Andrew Martin

More than 200 arrested through Christmas drink and drug driving campaign in Norfolk and Suffolk

Police have revealed more than 200 people were arrested during the Norfolk and Suffolk Christmas drink and drug driving campaign, with more than 2,700 people breathalysed.

COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCES: Councillors defend decision to increase allowances

COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCES: Councillors defend decision to increase allowances

Councillors have defended a decision to push ahead with a 10 per cent hike in their allowances – despite a last-minute bid by opposition members to reverse the proposal.

Harleston’s message of peace goes into orbit with helium balloon

Harleston’s message of peace goes into orbit with helium balloon

A message of peace from Harleston made its way into orbit on January 8.

No decisions made on public toilets in Diss after survey finds them ‘beyond repair’

No decisions made on public toilets in Diss after survey finds them ‘beyond repair’

Diss Town Council have said there has been no decisions made in regards to the public toilets at the Mere’s Mouth in Diss after a report deemed the building’s foundations are ‘beyond repair’.

Star Throwers ready to welcome customers as Attleborough store set to open

Star Throwers ready to welcome customers as Attleborough store set to open

mdep-10-01-18-003-mb PICTURE: MARK BULLIMORE

New figures reveal South Norfolk residents recycle almost half of their waste

New figures reveal South Norfolk residents recycle almost half of their waste

With the Prime Minister unveiling the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, the latest year end recycling figures for South Norfolk have revealed residents are getting better at recycling.

Local historian raises more than £2,300 for Big C cancer charity with calendar

Local historian raises more than £2,300 for Big C cancer charity with calendar

It was certainly a date to remember for Dennis Cross as he handed over a cheque for £2,367 to cancer charity Big C – all raised through a calendar.

Pregnant mum and partner stuck in high tide rescued by Diss lorry driver

Pregnant mum and partner stuck in high tide rescued by Diss lorry driver

A heroic lorry driver from Diss said he did what ‘anyone else would have done’ after rescuing a pregnant mum and her partner stuck on a causeway at high tide.

The Wortwell Bell raises more than £3,000 for Waveney Valley First Responders

The Wortwell Bell raises more than £3,000 for Waveney Valley First Responders

A Norfolk pub has served up much more than food and drink after raising £3,000 for an emergency services charity.

Coroner says speed was a factor in tragic death of three teenagers in Pulham Market collision

09 January 2018

Coroner says speed was a factor in tragic death of three teenagers in Pulham Market collision

09 January 2018

A teenager, who was killed in a car accident that also claimed the lives of his two friends, had only passed his driving test a fortnight earlier, an inquest heard.

Westward Care Group sells sites in Attleborough and Besthorpe to National Care Group

Westward Care Group sells sites in Attleborough and Besthorpe to National Care Group

Two care homes in south Norfolk have been acquired by the National Care Group.

Super-swimmer Nikki raises thousands for charities after 50 mile swim

Super-swimmer Nikki raises thousands for charities after 50 mile swim

For most, swimming is merely a chance to exercise, but for Nikki Hambling it was the opportunity to raise money for charity through an epic feat of endurance.

Ten years on ... Norfolk-based horse sanctuary Redwings remembers ‘momentous’ rescue

04 January 2018

Ten years on ... Norfolk-based horse sanctuary Redwings remembers ‘momentous’ rescue

04 January 2018

A Norfolk-based horse sanctuary is looking ahead to a special year commemorating 10 years since one of the most notorious rescues in the charity’s history.

South Norfolk Council greenlights £2 million improvement scheme for Long Stratton Leisure Centre

South Norfolk Council greenlights £2 million improvement scheme for Long Stratton Leisure Centre

Things are set to get better for a south Norfolk leisure centre after a £2 million improvement scheme was given the green light.

Cancer charity calls for donations with shop in Attleborough set to open

Cancer charity calls for donations with shop in Attleborough set to open

Cancer charity, Star Throwers, is set to have its second charity shop open in south Norfolk later this month.

Businesses invited to consultation event in Eye to shape new Economic Strategy for Norfolk and Suffolk

Businesses invited to consultation event in Eye to shape new Economic Strategy for Norfolk and Suffolk

An enterprise partnership is calling on businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk to help shape the delivery plans for the new Economic Strategy for the counties.

Larling Boxing Day Charity Road Run raises thousands for local cancer charity

02 January 2018

Larling Boxing Day Charity Road Run raises thousands for local cancer charity

02 January 2018

Tractors took to the road in support of a local cancer awareness charity as fundraisers generated a ‘wheely’ big amount of money.

Diss Museum on track after receiving old railway station sign

Diss Museum on track after receiving old railway station sign

It was full steam ahead as an old railway station sign found a new home at Diss Museum.

Children and young people invited to get involved with new Woodcraft Folk group in Diss

Children and young people invited to get involved with new Woodcraft Folk group in Diss