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Town reflects on Covid pandemic as Beacon of Hope is lit

Town reflects on Covid pandemic as Beacon of Hope is lit

Community members have reflected on the impact of the past 15 months as a beacon was lit to commemorate those who have died during the pandemic.
Ed Sheeran faces council investigation over wooden gazebo at his Suffolk home

Ed Sheeran faces council investigation over wooden gazebo at his Suffolk home

Singer Ed Sheeran is to face a council probe over a new wooden gazebo at his Suffolk property, which featured in a recent post on his social media.

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Villagers are continuing in their efforts to honour local war heroes.

Villagers are continuing in their efforts to honour local war heroes.

A village has been breathing life in to the stories of its long lost war heroes through a new website.
Inspirational art? You can bank on it

Inspirational art? You can bank on it

The bank is set to open its doors to a collection of artistic creations once more.
Former students to take on 34-mile walk to raise more than £5,300 for charity following the death of teacher

Former students to take on 34-mile walk to raise more than £5,300 for charity following the death of teacher

The group were raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, following the death of their former-teacher earlier this year.
Arsenal fan pledges to wear Spurs top for entire day for Eriksen-inspired fundraiser

Arsenal fan pledges to wear Spurs top for entire day for Eriksen-inspired fundraiser

A lifelong Arsenal supporter will be gritting his teeth and sporting a Tottenham shirt for a day to raise money for a defibrillator in his town.
Emergency sirens to sound on phones today

Emergency sirens to sound on phones today

Alerts which trigger siren-like sounds on mobile phones and tablets are being tested across the UK today.

BUSINESS

Artistic entrepreneur Josh looks to have a rosy future

Artistic entrepreneur Josh looks to have a rosy future

An art-based business that's forging ahead and putting it's petal to the metal.
Pair of twenty-somethings open electrical store on high street

Pair of twenty-somethings open electrical store on high street

Two young tradesmen are bringing their skills and expertise to the high street after opening an electrical store in Diss.
Business owner taps in to team spirit for charity

Business owner taps in to team spirit for charity

A local dance group has raised money for charity by participating in a nationwide 'tapathon'.
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CRIME

Man is sentenced after several collisions during dangerous driving incident.

Man is sentenced after several collisions during dangerous driving incident.

A man has been sentenced after aggressive driving through slow moving traffic in which he struck several cars.
Petition seeks 20mph limit after cat is killed this week

Petition seeks 20mph limit after cat is killed this week

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for traffic restrictions on a busy street after a man’s cat was killed by a motorist.
Police asking for witnesses following spate of car thefts

Police asking for witnesses following spate of car thefts

Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were arrested in connection following a spate of car thefts.
Man pleads not guilty after being charged with drugs offences

Man pleads not guilty after being charged with drugs offences

Th man will appear at Norwich Crown Court next month after pleading not guilty to drugs charges on Friday
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HEALTH

Former students to take on 34-mile walk to raise more than £5,300 for charity following the death of teacher

Former students to take on 34-mile walk to raise more than £5,300 for charity following the death of teacher

The group were raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, following the death of their former-teacher earlier this year.
Fitness centre installs community defibrillator following Christian Erisken cardiac arrest at Euros

Fitness centre installs community defibrillator following Christian Erisken cardiac arrest at Euros

A fitness centre in Diss has installed a new defibrillator to serve the community, following the near-death of Danish footballer Christian Eriksen.
Schoolgirl wins regional mental health bookmark competition

Schoolgirl wins regional mental health bookmark competition

Sophie Cutting’s bookmark design – addressing mental health problems in children – has been crowned the winner of a county-wide competition.
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TRANSPORT

Road closed in both directions after serious crash involving two cars

Road closed in both directions after serious crash involving two cars

Emergency services have been called to a serious collision with motorists urged to avoid the area.
Attleborough road project set for final stage

Attleborough road project set for final stage

The fourth phase of the £4.5 million Transport for Attleborough project is set to get under way this month.
Work to replace damaged bridge under way

Work to replace damaged bridge under way

Work was originally set to begin in 2022, but was brought forward recognising the impact of the road closure on the community.
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway snaps up a sign of the times

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway snaps up a sign of the times

It has taken the attraction decades to get it back permanently.

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POLITICS

Ed Sheeran faces council investigation over wooden gazebo at his Suffolk home

Ed Sheeran faces council investigation over wooden gazebo at his Suffolk home

Singer Ed Sheeran is to face a council probe over a new wooden gazebo at his Suffolk property, which featured in a recent post on his social media.

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Emergency sirens to sound on phones today

Emergency sirens to sound on phones today

Alerts which trigger siren-like sounds on mobile phones and tablets are being tested across the UK today.

Attleborough Town Council still seeking clerk following turbulent 12 months

Attleborough Town Council still seeking clerk following turbulent 12 months

A town council plagued with controversy over the past year has relisted a job looking for a town clerk after failing to find any suitable applicants.
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EDUCATION

Tree-ted to a lesson in conservation

Tree-ted to a lesson in conservation

The school celebrated World Earth Day in a number of fun and educational ways last week.
Schoolgirl wins regional mental health bookmark competition

Schoolgirl wins regional mental health bookmark competition

Sophie Cutting’s bookmark design – addressing mental health problems in children – has been crowned the winner of a county-wide competition.
Branching out to leave impression

Branching out to leave impression

A specialist school's outdoor learning class has launched a YouTube channel to mark International Day of Forests.

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Teachers, parents and pupils across Diss welcome schools’ reopening

Teachers, parents and pupils across Diss welcome schools’ reopening

Teachers in the Diss Express area have praised the “calm and joyful” return of children to classrooms after months of home-schooling.
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