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Chris Morris is a senior reporter on the Bury Free Press and Suffolk News. Chris has also worked on the Diss Express, along with a lengthy spell in PR.

Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

02 March 2025
Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

02 March 2025

Delighted staff at a popular steam museum are overjoyed after being awarded a grant for £429,719.


Brewery boss left hopping mad at new scheme to save water

02 March 2025
Brewery boss left hopping mad at new scheme to save water

Brewery boss left hopping mad at new scheme to save water

02 March 2025

A brewery boss has spoken of his frustration after being invited to look for ways to help to reduce the amount of water his business uses.


Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

01 March 2025
Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

01 March 2025

A town centre council information hub in Diss has closed to the public.


South Norfolk put forward for possible new town

23 February 2025
South Norfolk put forward for possible new town

South Norfolk put forward for possible new town

23 February 2025

South Norfolk has been put forward as a possible location for a complete new town to be built.


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

22 February 2025
Zoo sites welcome 20,000 visitors ‘as kids go free’

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

22 February 2025

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

22 February 2025
Young farmer sees dream come true by launching pet shop

Young farmer sees dream come true by launching pet shop

22 February 2025

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


Behind the headlines: Plan launched to turn former Diss Express office into flats

21 February 2025
Behind the headlines: Plan launched to turn former Diss Express office into flats

Behind the headlines: Plan launched to turn former Diss Express office into flats

21 February 2025

The Diss Express is appealing to readers to support local journalism for just 52p a week.


Road closure due to ‘essential works’ causes further delays in town

20 February 2025
Road closure due to ‘essential works’ causes further delays in town

Road closure due to ‘essential works’ causes further delays in town

20 February 2025

A road closure looks set to cause further delays for motorists as essential repairs get under way.


School’s sporting stars honoured at first awards ceremony

20 February 2025
School’s sporting stars honoured at first awards ceremony

School’s sporting stars honoured at first awards ceremony

20 February 2025

A high school has rewarded the sporting triumphs of its students at its inaugural sports awards.


Plan submitted to convert former town bank into five flats and retail unit

20 February 2025
Plan submitted to convert former town bank into five flats and retail unit

Plan submitted to convert former town bank into five flats and retail unit

20 February 2025

Plans have been launched to convert a former town centre bank into flats and a retail unit.


Farm closed to public after second horse diagnosed with highly infectious disease

20 February 2025
Farm closed to public after second horse diagnosed with highly infectious disease

Farm closed to public after second horse diagnosed with highly infectious disease

20 February 2025

The movement of horses at an animal welfare charity remains suspended after a second animal tested positive for a highly infectious disease.


Woman, 34, handed suspended prison sentence for dug offences

19 February 2025
Woman, 34, handed suspended prison sentence for dug offences

Woman, 34, handed suspended prison sentence for dug offences

19 February 2025

A woman has been handed a 12 month prison sentence suspended for two years for drug offences.


Brewery scoops top national award for unique dark beer

19 February 2025
Brewery scoops top national award for unique dark beer

Brewery scoops top national award for unique dark beer

19 February 2025

A brewery is celebrating after one of its much-loved dark beers scooped its biggest award yet.


Equine events at charity’s farm still suspended after infectious disease discovered

19 February 2025
Equine events at charity’s farm still suspended after infectious disease discovered

Equine events at charity’s farm still suspended after infectious disease discovered

19 February 2025

The movement of horses at an animal welfare charity farm remains suspended after a mare tested positive for an infectious respiratory disease.


Repairs to town centre gas leak ‘proving complex’

18 February 2025
Repairs to town centre gas leak ‘proving complex’

Repairs to town centre gas leak ‘proving complex’

18 February 2025

Repairs to a gas leak on a town centre road are proving ‘complex’, according to engineers.


Jellycat thief who stole from garden centres avoids jail

17 February 2025
Jellycat thief who stole from garden centres avoids jail

Jellycat thief who stole from garden centres avoids jail

17 February 2025

A woman who stole nearly £3,000 worth of Jellycat soft toys from garden centres has been sentenced.


Tech hub to be reborn after floods as £720,000 refresh gets under way

16 November 2024
Tech hub to be reborn after floods as £720,000 refresh gets under way

Tech hub to be reborn after floods as £720,000 refresh gets under way

16 November 2024

A technology centre is undergoing a £720,000 refurbishment after severe flooding devastated the building during Storm Babet last year.


Town’s footballing memories remembered with new book

14 November 2024
Town’s footballing memories remembered with new book

Town’s footballing memories remembered with new book

14 November 2024

The former programme editor of Diss Town Football Club has released his latest book about the club.


Device which can ‘smell’ soil health wins national award

09 November 2024
Device which can ‘smell’ soil health wins national award

Device which can ‘smell’ soil health wins national award

09 November 2024

A company, which has pioneered an ingenious device to monitor soil health, has won a national award.


Battery energy storage system consultation postponed

04 November 2024
Battery energy storage system consultation postponed

Battery energy storage system consultation postponed

04 November 2024

A consultation event for a battery energy storage system has been postponed.


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