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Thomas Malina is a senior reporter on the Suffolk Free Press and Suffolk News. Thomas trained on the Diss Express before moving across to the Sudbury news patch.

Pylon plan could spawn ‘legacy of degradation’, say MPs

17 May 2025
Pylon plan could spawn ‘legacy of degradation’, say MPs

Pylon plan could spawn ‘legacy of degradation’, say MPs

17 May 2025

Opponents to contentious pylon proposals are continuing their plea for alternatives to be explored.


Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

18 February 2025
Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

18 February 2025

A campaign against a pylon scheme has asked an energy regulator to “step up to the plate”, after accusing it of failing to scrutinise the plans.


Top celebrities come calling as friends focus on positivity podcast

02 December 2024
Top celebrities come calling as friends focus on positivity podcast

Top celebrities come calling as friends focus on positivity podcast

02 December 2024

A growing podcast hosted by a Suffolk-based duo, has set out to promote a positive mentality in the face of ill health.


General Election 2019: Dr Dan Poulter re-elected in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

13 December 2019
General Election 2019: Dr Dan Poulter re-elected in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

General Election 2019: Dr Dan Poulter re-elected in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

13 December 2019

Conservative Party candidate Dr Dan Poulter will return as the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, after winning his fourth election in a row.


Financial planner confirms retirement after 56-year career

06 May 2019
Financial planner confirms retirement after 56-year career

Financial planner confirms retirement after 56-year career

06 May 2019

Andrew Dickson intends to spend his retirement on “a million and one hobbies”


Annual King of the Cup raises over £4,000 for Callum

28 April 2019
Annual King of the Cup raises over £4,000 for Callum

Annual King of the Cup raises over £4,000 for Callum

28 April 2019

The annual self-proclaimed ‘world’s greatest single goal knockout competition’ in Diss enjoyed one of its best years to date.


Poundland denies store closure rumours

27 April 2019
Poundland denies store closure rumours

Poundland denies store closure rumours

27 April 2019

A retailer has sought to downplay concerns that its branch in Diss could close, after worries about the shop’s future began spreading on social media.


Care home takes trip down memory lane

27 April 2019
Care home takes trip down memory lane

Care home takes trip down memory lane

27 April 2019

Care home residents in Eye took a trip down memory lane when they were treated to a 1950s-themed party, as part of a new dementia-friendly initiative.


Runner set for first London Marathon in aid of hospice

26 April 2019
Runner set for first London Marathon in aid of hospice

Runner set for first London Marathon in aid of hospice

26 April 2019

Inspired by the memory of his late mother and his desire to raise money for charity, a Gislingham man is set to take on his first London Marathon.


Village community enjoys packed Easter weekend

26 April 2019
Village community enjoys packed Easter weekend

Village community enjoys packed Easter weekend

26 April 2019

A packed weekend of Easter activities helped St Andrew’s Church in Fersfield take another key step towards realising its refurbishment ambitions.


Sunshine brings out children to Easter Egg hunt at church

25 April 2019
Sunshine brings out children to Easter Egg hunt at church

Sunshine brings out children to Easter Egg hunt at church

25 April 2019

The Easter spirit was alive and well in Mellis at the weekend, as dozens of youngsters turned out for the village’s annual Easter egg hunt.


Man's chest wax raises almost £700 for autism charity

25 April 2019
Man's chest wax raises almost £700 for autism charity

Man's chest wax raises almost £700 for autism charity

25 April 2019

The owner of Stonham Barns raised almost £700 for the National Autism Society, after having his chest waxed this month.


Major £1.2m improvement and conservation project unveiled at Framlingham Castle

16 June 2017
Major £1.2m improvement and conservation project unveiled at Framlingham Castle

Major £1.2m improvement and conservation project unveiled at Framlingham Castle

16 June 2017

The results of a major £1.2 million visitor improvement and conservation project at Framlingham Castle will be unveiled today.


Lilian celebrates her 100th birthday at her favourite Diss supermarket

15 June 2017
Lilian celebrates her 100th birthday at her favourite Diss supermarket

Lilian celebrates her 100th birthday at her favourite Diss supermarket

15 June 2017

Since her retirement, Lilian Blogg has been a loyal, almost daily visitor to Morrisons in Diss going back decades.


Archaeological finds in Tasburgh unveiled for the first time

15 June 2017
Archaeological finds in Tasburgh unveiled for the first time

Archaeological finds in Tasburgh unveiled for the first time

15 June 2017

The finds from a Tasburgh community archaeology project spanning the prehistoric, Saxon and medieval eras were revealed to the public for the first time on Saturday.


Generosity of Roydon pupils praised for foodbank support

18 November 2016
Generosity of Roydon pupils praised for foodbank support

Generosity of Roydon pupils praised for foodbank support

18 November 2016

Children of Roydon have been praised for their generosity as they prepare to begin their ‘reverse advent calendar’ in aid of Waveney Foodbank.


New directors plan for next generation for Attleborough engineer consultancy

21 October 2016
New directors plan for next generation for Attleborough engineer consultancy

New directors plan for next generation for Attleborough engineer consultancy

21 October 2016

Leaders at a long-running engineering company based in Attleborough say the firm is in “safe hands” for the next generation, after bringing it under the ownership of its employees.


Fundraisers praise community backing for second annual Garboldisham Dance in a Barn

10 July 2016
Fundraisers praise community backing for second annual Garboldisham Dance in a Barn

Fundraisers praise community backing for second annual Garboldisham Dance in a Barn

10 July 2016

Garboldisham fundraisers heaped praise on the community after shattering last year’s donations total with a £4,000 haul following a barn dance earlier this year.


Veteran south Norfolk teacher says more investment in education needed

07 July 2016
Veteran south Norfolk teacher says more investment in education needed

Veteran south Norfolk teacher says more investment in education needed

07 July 2016

A veteran south Norfolk teacher and union secretary sounded the call for greater investment in education after thousands joined in strikes across the UK this week.


TW Gaze staff taking 13,000 foot plunge to aid Allergy UK

27 June 2016
TW Gaze staff taking 13,000 foot plunge to aid Allergy UK

TW Gaze staff taking 13,000 foot plunge to aid Allergy UK

27 June 2016

Five employees at Diss-based auction rooms TW Gaze are building up the courage to plummet 13,000 feet from a plane this month, inspired by a two-year-old girl’s plight.


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