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Primary school pupils given top honour of carrying Festival of Suffolk torch

Primary school pupils given top honour of carrying Festival of Suffolk torch

Pupils carried the torch as it made its 588-mile journey across towns and villages in Suffolk to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Residents condemn National Grid pylon plans at Parish Council meeting

Residents condemn National Grid pylon plans at Parish Council meeting

Residents and councillors slammed the 'breathtaking arrogance' of National Grid’s consultation process
Apple tree planted to mark pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower

Apple tree planted to mark pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower

A special ‘Pilgrim 400’ apple tree has been planted to mark the opening of a new jubilee woodland
More than 100 competitors turn up at fitness centre for triathlon

More than 100 competitors turn up at fitness centre for triathlon

More than 60 people took part in a 160-metre swim, followed by a 17-kilometre cycle and finishing with a gruelling three-kilometre run
Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box

Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box

A south Norfolk-based oil rig manager’s hobby for buying and selling giftware products continues to grow into a viable business
Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

High street shops have pulled together to produce a charity hamper, which will be raffled off this summer
Plant sale in Eye raises £1,500 for Cancer Research UK

Plant sale in Eye raises £1,500 for Cancer Research UK

The 22nd incarnation of the event saw hostas, perennials and other garden plants on sale to raise money for Cancer Research

BUSINESS

Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box

Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box

A south Norfolk-based oil rig manager’s hobby for buying and selling giftware products continues to grow into a viable business
Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

High street shops have pulled together to produce a charity hamper, which will be raffled off this summer
Association management firm celebrates 15 years in business

Association management firm celebrates 15 years in business

From organising award ceremonies to beating the Government in a High Court battle, the firm has taken on some mammoth tasks in its 15 years
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CRIME

Villagers express horror after Ukraine flags are spray painted in Nazi graffiti

Villagers express horror after Ukraine flags are spray painted in Nazi graffiti

Council officials have branded the vandalism as "absolutely unacceptable"
Police appeal for information after Nazi symbols spray painted on Ukranian flags

Police appeal for information after Nazi symbols spray painted on Ukranian flags

Officers believe that three reports involving Nazi symbols being spray painted on Ukrainian flags and a property over the last few days are linked
Town councillor decries 'heartbeaking' vandalism plaguing town

Town councillor decries 'heartbeaking' vandalism plaguing town

The local town council has been forced to fork out £223 to replace a swing set after it was destroyed by vandals last month
Police appeal for help to trace man accused of killing 50 pigs in arson attack

Police appeal for help to trace man accused of killing 50 pigs in arson attack

The 23-year-old is wanted for failing to appear at Crown Court this month
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HEALTH

More than 100 competitors turn up at fitness centre for triathlon

More than 100 competitors turn up at fitness centre for triathlon

More than 60 people took part in a 160-metre swim, followed by a 17-kilometre cycle and finishing with a gruelling three-kilometre run
Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

High street shops have pulled together to produce a charity hamper, which will be raffled off this summer
Councillor criticises NHS for lack of mental health support following suicide attempt

Councillor criticises NHS for lack of mental health support following suicide attempt

Stuart Warren has criticised the trust for allegedly not offering him any mental health support after he attempted to take his own life
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TRANSPORT

Opponents of Deal Farm Biogas cite changes to Highway Code as grounds to stop development

Opponents of Deal Farm Biogas cite changes to Highway Code as grounds to stop development

Campaigners against the controversial waste plant in the Norfolk countryside believe recent changes to the Highway Code could strengthen their case
Town could feel the knock-on effects of A-road project

Town could feel the knock-on effects of A-road project

“The problem is there is no perfect time to do these roadworks.”
Councillors accused of 'sleeping at the wheel' as county misses out on funding

Councillors accused of 'sleeping at the wheel' as county misses out on funding

Norfolk will enjoy almost £50 million in improvements to services whilst Suffolk miss out completely
Council bans HGVs passing through town centre

Council bans HGVs passing through town centre

Campaigners have welcomed the commitment to ban lorries from passing through busy market streets after years of campaigning by residents
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POLITICS

Councillor quits party, branding South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon as 'useless'

Councillor quits party, branding South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon as 'useless'

Councillor Hudson has promised to campaign against getting his former Conservative colleague from being reelected
Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

The controversial plans will see 50-metre-high pylons built along the A140
Foreign Secretary weighs in on controversial digester plant plans

Foreign Secretary weighs in on controversial digester plant plans

South West Norfolk MP Liz Truss has weighed in on the ongoing dispute over the controversial plant
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EDUCATION

Primary school pupils given top honour of carrying Festival of Suffolk torch

Primary school pupils given top honour of carrying Festival of Suffolk torch

Pupils carried the torch as it made its 588-mile journey across towns and villages in Suffolk to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Generous donation from charity sees defibrillator installed at high school

Generous donation from charity sees defibrillator installed at high school

A national charity has provided the defibrillator to offer potentially lifesaving help for students
Specialist school reverses fortunes after glowing Ofsted report

Specialist school reverses fortunes after glowing Ofsted report

The school, for children with autism, has impressed inspectors two years after receiving an 'inadequate' rating
Primary School student becomes one of the first girls to win Ninja Karts Championship

Primary School student becomes one of the first girls to win Ninja Karts Championship

Rosie Taber fought her way over 15 laps to take home the silverware during the championship race last month
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