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Stonemasons called in to lift mysterious slab at church

Stonemasons called in to lift mysterious slab at church

Stonemasons called in to lift mysterious slab at church

09 October 2022

Stonemasons were called in to lift up a mysterious slab at a south Norfolk church and put to rest years of speculation.


Campaigners slam Liz Truss for not weighing in on controversial pylon project

Campaigners slam Liz Truss for not weighing in on controversial pylon project

Campaigners slam Liz Truss for not weighing in on controversial pylon project

07 October 2022

Campaigners have said the embattled PM is 'not bothered' enough to state her position on National Grid's East Anglia GREEN.


Council sets aside money for warm banks to open in Norfolk

Council sets aside money for warm banks to open in Norfolk

Council sets aside money for warm banks to open in Norfolk

06 October 2022

Norfolk Community Council is preparing for 'Community Hot-Spots' – public buildings for freezing residents unable to keep the heating on at home.


Council pulls out all the stops to celebrate lollipop lady's 80th

Council pulls out all the stops to celebrate lollipop lady's 80th

Council pulls out all the stops to celebrate lollipop lady's 80th

04 October 2022

A town’s longest serving lollipop lady has celebrated her 80th birthday – and has no plans to give up the job she loves just yet.


Shop and council in dispute over street music

Shop and council in dispute over street music

Shop and council in dispute over street music

03 October 2022

A shop owner claims that South Norfolk Council told him to stop playing music into the street – but the council have insisted that is not the case.


Author's signing of new cybercrime novel coincides with wife's 40-year anniversary at bookstore

Author's signing of new cybercrime novel coincides with wife's 40-year anniversary at bookstore

Author's signing of new cybercrime novel coincides with wife's 40-year anniversary at bookstore

02 October 2022

David and Sally Crawford will celebrate a special day for each of them at Diss Publishing this week.


Owners of Grade-II listed home shortlisted for national award after colossal two-year renovation project

Owners of Grade-II listed home shortlisted for national award after colossal two-year renovation project

Owners of Grade-II listed home shortlisted for national award after colossal two-year renovation project

01 October 2022

Hannah and Ban Nairn have worked day in, day out to restore the historic cottage, which is believed to sit on the site of a 10th-century Saxon fort.


Shop owner brought to tears after waiting 11 hours to see Queen lying in state

Shop owner brought to tears after waiting 11 hours to see Queen lying in state

Shop owner brought to tears after waiting 11 hours to see Queen lying in state

30 September 2022

Ravi Thirunavukkarasu made the long drive to London by himself to pay his respects to his beloved Queen Elizabeth.


Surveillance Zone in place following bird flu outbreak

Surveillance Zone in place following bird flu outbreak

Surveillance Zone in place following bird flu outbreak

29 September 2022

Defra have warned poultry keepers to remain vigilant amidst a worrying rise of cases across the region.


Firewood and food vouchers offered up to help with cost of living crisis

Firewood and food vouchers offered up to help with cost of living crisis

Firewood and food vouchers offered up to help with cost of living crisis

27 September 2022

Diss' largest business is offering up food vouchers and firewood to its staff to help with the cost of living crisis.


Artists exhibition pays subtle tribute to England Lionesses' Euros glory

Artists exhibition pays subtle tribute to England Lionesses' Euros glory

Artists exhibition pays subtle tribute to England Lionesses' Euros glory

26 September 2022

An exhibition of Debbie Storey's work will be on display for the next three weeks.


Bishop blesses the launch of long-awaited school merger

Bishop blesses the launch of long-awaited school merger

Bishop blesses the launch of long-awaited school merger

25 September 2022

The Bishop of Thetford led a special ceremony this week to mark the long-awaited launch of a town's new all-through school.


Church almost forced to call off Queen condolences after break in

Church almost forced to call off Queen condolences after break in

Church almost forced to call off Queen condolences after break in

24 September 2022

Thieves damaged a door as they forced entry, before stealing items from a foodbank.


Retro cars set to impress as event returns

Retro cars set to impress as event returns

Retro cars set to impress as event returns

24 September 2022

Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are set to roll into town tomorrow for a fayre that has been on hold for two years.


Search begins to find traveller sites to ease deadlock

Search begins to find traveller sites to ease deadlock

Search begins to find traveller sites to ease deadlock

23 September 2022

Officials are launching a new search for suitable sites for gypsies and travellers.


Venue remembers internationally renowned artist

Venue remembers internationally renowned artist

Venue remembers internationally renowned artist

23 September 2022

A collection of work from a celebrated and sometimes controversial artist is set to open tomorrow.


New office promises to 'bring the council back to the heart of Diss'

New office promises to 'bring the council back to the heart of Diss'

New office promises to 'bring the council back to the heart of Diss'

22 September 2022

South Norfolk Council have revealed new plans for a town centre office ahead of their HQ move to Norwich


Town dentist goes private ‘for own survival’

Town dentist goes private ‘for own survival’

Town dentist goes private ‘for own survival’

19 September 2022

The practice announced it will go fully private from December, due to 'a chronic lack of investment in NHS dentistry by successive governments.'


Daisy the tortoise returns after four-and-a-half week adventure

Daisy the tortoise returns after four-and-a-half week adventure

Daisy the tortoise returns after four-and-a-half week adventure

19 September 2022

"I know people may think 'oh its only a tortoise' but a few tears of happiness were shed."


Polly want a racket? Mellis woman’s fundraising 12 hours on court

Polly want a racket? Mellis woman’s fundraising 12 hours on court

Polly want a racket? Mellis woman’s fundraising 12 hours on court

18 September 2022

“It went really well, though it was very tiring. Twelve hours is a long time just to stand still, let alone to run around a tennis court."


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