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Service station crowned the best in the region at Forecourt Retail Awards

Service station crowned the best in the region at Forecourt Retail Awards

Budgens Service Station was named 'Best Forecourt' at the the annual Forecourt Retail Awards last month
‘Time is of the essence' to stop future floods, warns councillor

‘Time is of the essence' to stop future floods, warns councillor

Alison Thomas said measures must be introduced to prevent future disasters in south Norfolk after an official flooding strategy was adopted this week
Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12 to 15 year olds at large scale vaccination centre

Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12 to 15 year olds at large scale vaccination centre

The centre in Station Road will be the nearest for people in south Norfolk.
More public space promised as town consultation closes

More public space promised as town consultation closes

The consultation period for how £750,000 will be spent to regenerate Harleston town centre drew to a close this week.
Two tribes go to war during barn's battling fun day

Two tribes go to war during barn's battling fun day

Saxons and Vikings invaded Stonham Barns Showground with weapons and shields at the ready.

Number of people testing positive for Covid in south Norfolk at highest since pandemic began

Number of people testing positive for Covid in south Norfolk at highest since pandemic began

Norfolk’s Director of Public Health has said many of the new cases are being found in secondary school children and working age adults.
CCTV released following crash which left man with life-changing injuries

CCTV released following crash which left man with life-changing injuries

A CCTV image has been released by Suffolk Police following a crash last month which left a man with life-changing injuries.

BUSINESS

Service station crowned the best in the region at Forecourt Retail Awards

Service station crowned the best in the region at Forecourt Retail Awards

Budgens Service Station was named 'Best Forecourt' at the the annual Forecourt Retail Awards last month
More public space promised as town consultation closes

More public space promised as town consultation closes

The consultation period for how £750,000 will be spent to regenerate Harleston town centre drew to a close this week.
Motorsport company secures £10 million British Army contract

Motorsport company secures £10 million British Army contract

The firm has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to build systems for a new vehicle that will be used by the British Army.
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CRIME

Liz Truss pays tribute to David Amess MP after fatal stabbing

Liz Truss pays tribute to David Amess MP after fatal stabbing

The South-West Norfolk MP described Amess as a 'lovely, lovely man'.
Author of police abuse report becomes chair of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust

Author of police abuse report becomes chair of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust

Zoë Billingham's report into how police abuse their positions for sexual purposes has received renewed attention following the murder of Sarah Everard
Foodbank items were stored in safe place and not stolen, police reveal

Foodbank items were stored in safe place and not stolen, police reveal

Foodbank items which were said to have been stolen from a Suffolk church had been stored in a safe place and not stolen, police have revealed.
Dozens of vehicles stopped in Diss as part of major police operation

Dozens of vehicles stopped in Diss as part of major police operation

More than 50 vehicles were stopped by police in Diss on Friday as part of a multi-agency operation to reduce road casualties and disrupt criminality.
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HEALTH

Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12 to 15 year olds at large scale vaccination centre

Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12 to 15 year olds at large scale vaccination centre

The centre in Station Road will be the nearest for people in south Norfolk.
Number of people testing positive for Covid in south Norfolk at highest since pandemic began

Number of people testing positive for Covid in south Norfolk at highest since pandemic began

Norfolk’s Director of Public Health has said many of the new cases are being found in secondary school children and working age adults.
Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

Frustrated villagers have stepped up their campaign to resist the development of Deal Farm Biogas
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TRANSPORT

Council urge motorists to stick to diversion

Council urge motorists to stick to diversion

Highways officials have urged motorists to stick to official diversion routes after a road closure prompted drivers to take small back-roads instead.
Road closure planned in Diss this weekend

Road closure planned in Diss this weekend

Norfolk County Council have thanked residents for their patience.
Ministers promise end in sight for fuel crisis as local forecourt thanks community

Ministers promise end in sight for fuel crisis as local forecourt thanks community

Bosses have said that south Norfolk had managed to weather the storm much better than larger urban areas.
Airfield becomes home to UK's first electric aircraft charging point

Airfield becomes home to UK's first electric aircraft charging point

A south Norfolk airfield has become home to the UK’s first and only electric aircraft charging point.
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POLITICS

Liz Truss pays tribute to David Amess MP after fatal stabbing

Liz Truss pays tribute to David Amess MP after fatal stabbing

The South-West Norfolk MP described Amess as a 'lovely, lovely man'.
Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

The Government’s new health and social care tax to pay for reforms to the NHS and care sector, may not be enough, a senior figure has warned.
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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EDUCATION

St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust announces top jobs as views sought on Harleston schools merger

St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust announces top jobs as views sought on Harleston schools merger

A multi-academy trust has announced several new appointments as its seeks feedback on plans to merge two schools in Harleston.
Mum answers call after surge in demand for sign language classes in town

Mum answers call after surge in demand for sign language classes in town

A mother-of-one is doing her bit to support the deaf community in south Norfolk by bringing sign language classes to the district.
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.
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