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Work on 4,000 new homes in town delayed for second time

Work on 4,000 new homes in town delayed for second time

Work on 4,000 new homes in town delayed for second time

09 April 2025

Work on a major 4,000-home development that would double the population of a Norfolk town has been delayed again.


Public consultation dates for town’s new leisure centre are released

Public consultation dates for town’s new leisure centre are released

Public consultation dates for town’s new leisure centre are released

09 April 2025

The dates for public consultations into a new community and leisure centre in Diss have been announced.


Town business at centre of mix-up over Trump tariffs

Town business at centre of mix-up over Trump tariffs

Town business at centre of mix-up over Trump tariffs

08 April 2025

A Diss company with other Norfolk businesses have inadvertently drawn a tiny island into Donald Trump’s trade war after a mix-up over shipments.


Norfolk Homes lodges plans for 177 new houses in Diss

Norfolk Homes lodges plans for 177 new houses in Diss

Norfolk Homes lodges plans for 177 new houses in Diss

07 April 2025

Nearly 180 new homes are set to be built in a Norfolk town.


£50m bypass continues to take shape with new footbridge

£50m bypass continues to take shape with new footbridge

£50m bypass continues to take shape with new footbridge

07 April 2025

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a bypass set to cost nearly £50 million.


Plans for 120-acre solar farm in village divide residents as decision due

Plans for 120-acre solar farm in village divide residents as decision due

Plans for 120-acre solar farm in village divide residents as decision due

04 April 2025

Plans for a 120-acre solar farm near Diss have divided residents as a final decision is due.


Roof-top solar campaign set to make big investment in schools

Roof-top solar campaign set to make big investment in schools

Roof-top solar campaign set to make big investment in schools

01 April 2025

Schools in the Diss Express area set to benefit from roof-top solar power, following a £180 million investment to reduce energy bills.


Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

31 March 2025

Defra has said a cull at a Norfolk farm has taken place after bird flu was confirmed on the premises.


Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

30 March 2025

The region’s most senior health boss has launched a scathing attack on the Government’s plans to reform the NHS after stepping down from her role.


Something must be done, says leader, in face of influx of solar farm bids

Something must be done, says leader, in face of influx of solar farm bids

Something must be done, says leader, in face of influx of solar farm bids

28 March 2025

Norfolk’s fields could be transformed into industrial sites if an influx of solar farms are approved.


Village’s historic pub sign set to return as plans approved

Village’s historic pub sign set to return as plans approved

Village’s historic pub sign set to return as plans approved

27 March 2025

Plans to reinstate a village’s landmark pub sign have been given the green light.


Town steakhouse set for new use after sudden closure

Town steakhouse set for new use after sudden closure

Town steakhouse set for new use after sudden closure

26 March 2025

A Norfolk steakhouse is set for a new lease of life after announcing its shock closure.


Protesters go hand-in-hand to unite against solar farm bid

Protesters go hand-in-hand to unite against solar farm bid

Protesters go hand-in-hand to unite against solar farm bid

23 March 2025

Campaigners formed a human chain across a village footpath on the outskirts of Shotesham to protest against the East Pye development.


New solar farm proposed alongside the A140

New solar farm proposed alongside the A140

New solar farm proposed alongside the A140

22 March 2025

Plans have been unveiled for another solar farm in an area of Norfolk which is already set to host the UK’s largest development.


Park fans take to feeder like duck to water

Park fans take to feeder like duck to water

Park fans take to feeder like duck to water

21 March 2025

A new feeding station has been unveiled by the Mere in Diss in an attempt to stop people from feeding bread to the town’s resident ducks.


Villagers brand government’s pylons compensation 'insulting'

Villagers brand government’s pylons compensation 'insulting'

Villagers brand government’s pylons compensation 'insulting'

19 March 2025

Villagers living along a proposed pylon route through Norfolk have described a compensation offer of up to £250 off their energy bills as “insulting”.


MP fears over ticking time bomb lurking in thousands of homes

MP fears over ticking time bomb lurking in thousands of homes

MP fears over ticking time bomb lurking in thousands of homes

15 March 2025

A hidden danger could be lurking in thousands of Norfolk homes, an MP has warned.


District council reveals more about £6m town fitness facility on former car sales site

District council reveals more about £6m town fitness facility on former car sales site

District council reveals more about £6m town fitness facility on former car sales site

14 March 2025

A district council has revealed more details about a £6 million community health and fitness facility to be built on a former car dealership site.


Work finally starts on town’s new supermarket

Work finally starts on town’s new supermarket

Work finally starts on town’s new supermarket

13 March 2025

Ground has been broken on the site of a new supermarket in Harleston, just over two years after it was first given planning permission.


Plans for 21 new homes in village approved despite flooding concerns

Plans for 21 new homes in village approved despite flooding concerns

Plans for 21 new homes in village approved despite flooding concerns

13 March 2025

Plans for a new estate of 21 new homes on farmland in a small Norfolk village have been approved.


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