Diss

A local historian is due to give a talk on the ‘Friendly Invasion’ of US Airmen to East Anglia during the Second World War in Horham later this month.

A member of the public called the fire service after hearing an explosion in Thrandeston last night.

An established Diss veterinary practice has moved a step closer in opening a premises in Harleston after a change of use planning application was given the green light by South Norfolk Council.

A proposal for a new farm shop and cafe on the outskirts of Harleston has been approved by South Norfolk Council.

The 1st Dickleburgh Sea Scouts Group is celebrating after grant awards totalling £11,000, including £3,000 from South Norfolk Council.

A meeting has been called by concerned members of the Diss, Thetford and District Citizens Advice Bureau over the suspension of its manager.

A new Harleston event as part of a region-wide drive to raise the profile of food and drink businesses in the area has been hailed as a “great success” after an estimated 3,000 visitors came to the town.

A stretch of the A140 in Long Stratton at the Hempnall Crossroads junction will be subject to resurfacing works later this month.

Police have released CCTV images of a man and woman they would like to speak to in connection with an incident of theft in the Aldi store in Mere Street, Diss.

Roman coins have been found in Pulham St Mary.

A pair of long-standing volunteers of the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association in Horham have launched a project for a new film, exploring the “devastating” effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

A female toddler was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University hospital after suffering serious foot and ankle injuries in Long Stratton.

Resurfacing works on the A140 at Long Stratton are due to take place on October 18.

A Long Stratton man has been charged in connection with incidents of criminal damage after hundreds of screws were found in the road in the village.

Ever since I was first elected, the need for a bypass for Long Stratton has been close to the top of my agenda.

There are more than enough shops etc on the lower side of Diss. I always thought that site would be good for games like a bowling alley, miniature golf, even an outdoor cinema.

The Bumblebee Class at Wortham Primary School is the Class of the Week for this edition of the Diss Express.

A charity shop located in the Diss Heritage Triangle says it is optimistic about growing support in the town after its re-branding as a pound store.

A Harleston school witnessed the differing opinions of the five major political parties in England last month when it hosted a Question Time event which dug deep into today’s hot topics.

Police are seeking a lorry driver which they believe can help their enquiries following an incident on the A140 in Little Stonham.