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Activists find severed limb during inspection of trucks at poultry factory

Activists find severed limb during inspection of trucks at poultry factory

The firm has promised to open an investigation after animal rights campaigners discovered processed chicken legs in crates with live animals.
Joggers take on the length of Britain in memory of Callum

Joggers take on the length of Britain in memory of Callum

Dozens of friends and relatives gathered in Diss to surprise two runners as they completed the final stretch of an 874-mile challenge.
Nursery and garden centre racks up two awards at Hampton Court festival

Nursery and garden centre racks up two awards at Hampton Court festival

An Attleborough nursery and garden centre has been recognised with two awards at a prestigious garden festival.
Finnish hot tub store making ripples across the town

Finnish hot tub store making ripples across the town

Jaana-Mari Ala-Korpi has opened Diss' first ever hot tub showroom earlier this year.
Teenager's cake store already looking to expand after taking the high street by storm

Teenager's cake store already looking to expand after taking the high street by storm

Three months after opening what could very well be the most glamorous bakery in town, teenager Morgan Lewis already has her eyes on expansion.
Delay to development after 'bland' appearance criticised

Delay to development after 'bland' appearance criticised

Councillors have pushed back a final decision on plans for 69 homes amid concerns over their design and appearance.
Bypass takes giant step forward after £26.2 million Government funding secured

Bypass takes giant step forward after £26.2 million Government funding secured

The DfT will fund cost of the building the new road, which will cut congestion and support the local economy for years to come

BUSINESS

Activists find severed limb during inspection of trucks at poultry factory

Activists find severed limb during inspection of trucks at poultry factory

The firm has promised to open an investigation after animal rights campaigners discovered processed chicken legs in crates with live animals.
Nursery and garden centre racks up two awards at Hampton Court festival

Nursery and garden centre racks up two awards at Hampton Court festival

An Attleborough nursery and garden centre has been recognised with two awards at a prestigious garden festival.
Finnish hot tub store making ripples across the town

Finnish hot tub store making ripples across the town

Jaana-Mari Ala-Korpi has opened Diss' first ever hot tub showroom earlier this year.
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CRIME

Police searching for man, 27, for breaching terms of license

Police searching for man, 27, for breaching terms of license

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Police asking for information after man chases teenagers with knife

Police asking for information after man chases teenagers with knife

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a number of public order offences.
School pupils decorate skate park after it is daubed with racist graffiti

School pupils decorate skate park after it is daubed with racist graffiti

Pupils at a Suffolk high school have decorated a nearby skate park after with was daubed in racist graffiti.
Cyclist struck on the head by man on e-scooter

Cyclist struck on the head by man on e-scooter

A cyclist has been assaulted by two men on an e-scooter after he was struck on the back of the head.
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HEALTH

Staff isolation leaves elderly and sick patients stood in queues for prescriptions for more than an hour

Staff isolation leaves elderly and sick patients stood in queues for prescriptions for more than an hour

Patients are being forced to queue for more than an hour a pharmacy struggles to cope with the number of staff in self-isolation.
Staff found asleep on the job as inspectors brand hospital 'inadequate'

Staff found asleep on the job as inspectors brand hospital 'inadequate'

Government inspectors found staff at a mental health hospital asleep on the job, and have threatened to hold its management to account.

Pink Ladies Tractor Run returns this weekend – raising more than £750,000

Pink Ladies Tractor Run returns this weekend – raising more than £750,000

The iconic Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run will return in style this weekend as it continues towards its ultimate goal of raising £1 million.
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TRANSPORT

Bypass takes giant step forward after £26.2 million Government funding secured

Bypass takes giant step forward after £26.2 million Government funding secured

The DfT will fund cost of the building the new road, which will cut congestion and support the local economy for years to come
'Bee hotel' is built outside railway station

'Bee hotel' is built outside railway station

An exclusive hotel built from locally-sourced natural materials has been built at a train station – to attract bees and other bugs.
Residents given a chance to share thoughts on Neighbourhood Plan in public consultation

Residents given a chance to share thoughts on Neighbourhood Plan in public consultation

People are being the offered the chance to share their thoughts on a vital document which will shape how Diss is developed over the coming years.
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.
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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

Primary school pupils send out letters of support to England stars following Euro 2020 exit

Primary school pupils send out letters of support to England stars following Euro 2020 exit

Primary school pupils have sent letters of support to the England squad after they were targeted with racist abuse following their Euro 2020 exit.
Pupils at primary school left without play equipment for two years

Pupils at primary school left without play equipment for two years

Teachers are left with the difficult decision over what to restore after being offered just £12,000 from the council to replace damaged equipment.
School pupils decorate skate park after it is daubed with racist graffiti

School pupils decorate skate park after it is daubed with racist graffiti

Pupils at a Suffolk high school have decorated a nearby skate park after with was daubed in racist graffiti.
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.
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