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Refusal by MPs to back school meals branded ‘pathetic’ by former-council leader whilst protesters take to Diss

Refusal by MPs to back school meals branded ‘pathetic’ by former-council leader whilst protesters take to Diss

Refusal by MPs to back school meals branded ‘pathetic’ by former-council leader whilst protesters take to Diss

01 November 2020

Protesters took to the streets as council officials and foodbank workers had their say on the Government’s decision not to extend free school meals.


M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

25 October 2020

M&Co bosses are urging residents in Diss to help support the British high street, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the retail sector.


Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

18 October 2020

The Corn Hall has been handed an essential lifeline after securing government funding that promises to see the venue through until spring next year.


Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

17 October 2020

Council leader Andrew Proctor welcomed the new tier system but added Norfolk "cannot afford to be complacent".


The River Waveney Trust awarded by South Norfolk Council for maintenance of Diss nature spot

The River Waveney Trust awarded by South Norfolk Council for maintenance of Diss nature spot

The River Waveney Trust awarded by South Norfolk Council for maintenance of Diss nature spot

16 October 2020

The group have been hailed as Environmental Champions of 2020, after ensuring Frenze Beck Nature Reserve was well looked-after during the pandemic.


Doctors and nurses bear pouring rain to hand out drive-through flu vaccinations

Doctors and nurses bear pouring rain to hand out drive-through flu vaccinations

Doctors and nurses bear pouring rain to hand out drive-through flu vaccinations

16 October 2020

Around half-a-dozen health workers vaccinated around 600 people over a two day period


Big job losses on horizon for south Norfolk, warns council leader

Big job losses on horizon for south Norfolk, warns council leader

Big job losses on horizon for south Norfolk, warns council leader

13 October 2020

Tens of thousands of people in Norfolk are expected to be made redundant by the turn of the year, with south Norfolk being particularly hard hit


Banham Poultry installs new AI technology in fight against virus

Banham Poultry installs new AI technology in fight against virus

Banham Poultry installs new AI technology in fight against virus

12 October 2020

Following the summer outbreak, the factory has introduced Covid-detecting facial recognition technology.


Norfolk County Council leader welcomes PM's statement but warns residents 'not to be complacent'

Norfolk County Council leader welcomes PM's statement but warns residents 'not to be complacent'

Norfolk County Council leader welcomes PM's statement but warns residents 'not to be complacent'

12 October 2020

Council leader Andrew Proctor has welcomed the PM's statement this afternoon but urged residents to not become complacent


Scouts desperate to raise final £60k to realise dream

Scouts desperate to raise final £60k to realise dream

Scouts desperate to raise final £60k to realise dream

09 October 2020

The 1st Fressingfield Scout Group is desperately seeking £60,000 after the pandemic rendered its building not fit for purpose.


'The Government are doing us over at every turn': publicans in Diss brace for hard times ahead

'The Government are doing us over at every turn': publicans in Diss brace for hard times ahead

'The Government are doing us over at every turn': publicans in Diss brace for hard times ahead

02 October 2020

Publicans in Diss have had their say on the latest 10pm curfew.


Covid-secure Aldi reopens after two-week refurbishment

Covid-secure Aldi reopens after two-week refurbishment

Covid-secure Aldi reopens after two-week refurbishment

28 September 2020

After being closed for almost two weeks, Aldi in Diss has reopened – with a transformed look to fit in with social distancing guidelines.


'Work from home if you can'

'Work from home if you can'

'Work from home if you can'

22 September 2020

New government restrictions are set to see pubs, bars and restaurants close at 10pm daily while people are urged to work from home wherever possible.


Pubs, bars and restaurants to close at 10pm in new coronavirus restrictions

Pubs, bars and restaurants to close at 10pm in new coronavirus restrictions

Pubs, bars and restaurants to close at 10pm in new coronavirus restrictions

21 September 2020

The prime minister is set to announce the new restrictions tomorrow


Government threat level raised to four

Government threat level raised to four

Government threat level raised to four

21 September 2020

The government has elevated the Covid-19 threat level as numbers for new daily cases continues to rise.


UK on course for 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day, warns medical advisor

UK on course for 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day, warns medical advisor

UK on course for 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day, warns medical advisor

21 September 2020

Chris Whitty made the worrying comments during a press conference this morning


Councillor visits as Diss Leisure Centre reopens its doors

Councillor visits as Diss Leisure Centre reopens its doors

Councillor visits as Diss Leisure Centre reopens its doors

21 September 2020

Diss Leisure Centre opened its door this week, following the Government’s announcement that leisure centres and swimming pools can reopen.


Task force set up to work with food factories following Banham Poultry outbreak

Task force set up to work with food factories following Banham Poultry outbreak

Task force set up to work with food factories following Banham Poultry outbreak

20 September 2020

The group has been formed to work with food processing plants across Suffolk to prevent coronavirus outbreaks similar to that seen at Banham Poultry.


Council loses £3m due to pandemic

Council loses £3m due to pandemic

Council loses £3m due to pandemic

12 September 2020

Income losses from the coronavirus pandemic has left Mid Suffolk District Council having to bridge a gap of more than £3 million in its budget.


Eat Out to Help Out divides opinion amongst business owners

Eat Out to Help Out divides opinion amongst business owners

Eat Out to Help Out divides opinion amongst business owners

12 September 2020

Businesses in Diss are divided on the impact of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which ended this month.


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