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Leading estate agent predicts that "boom is over" for house prices in town

Leading estate agent predicts that "boom is over" for house prices in town

Prices in Diss have risen by 27.7 per cent in the past two years but now look likely slow down, one of the towns leading estate agents has predicted
Couple reveal the secret to happy marriage during golden wedding anniversary

Couple reveal the secret to happy marriage during golden wedding anniversary

Peter and Heather Sorrell, who met when they were best man and bridesmaid at their friends’ wedding, have now reached 50 years of marriage themselves
Beloved town salon doubles in size following six month renovation

Beloved town salon doubles in size following six month renovation

Back in February, Alice Harvey got her hands on the keys to a residential property above her salon
Children's dance group selected to perform at Disneyland Paris

Children's dance group selected to perform at Disneyland Paris

A dance troupe are travelling from Diss to Disneyland to take part in the performance of a lifetime
Miniature railway out of service following fire

Miniature railway out of service following fire

Crews were called to Bressingham Steam and Gardens after a fire broke out yesterday
Couple reveal the secret to a happy marriage as they celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

Couple reveal the secret to a happy marriage as they celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

Next week marks 60 years since the day that Bill and Myra Stannard were married.
For-sale farmhouse drums up interest due to unique feature

For-sale farmhouse drums up interest due to unique feature

The property has gone to market with an asking price of £1.5million

BUSINESS

Beloved town salon doubles in size following six month renovation

Beloved town salon doubles in size following six month renovation

Back in February, Alice Harvey got her hands on the keys to a residential property above her salon
Miniature railway out of service following fire

Miniature railway out of service following fire

Crews were called to Bressingham Steam and Gardens after a fire broke out yesterday
Residents facing 'grim' reality after town's only emergency dental treatment practice shut

Residents facing 'grim' reality after town's only emergency dental treatment practice shut

Norfolk's health watchdog has warned that it will be 'impossible' for patients to find alternative dental care
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CRIME

Town rallies behind victims of coffee shop burglary

Town rallies behind victims of coffee shop burglary

Thieves stole a coffee machine, grinder and other equipment from the Majestic Hare Apothecary –totalling upwards of £5,000
Police appeal for help in search of wanted man

Police appeal for help in search of wanted man

The 28-year-old is known to have links to Diss
Council say vandalism 'must be stopped' following worrying rise in incidents

Council say vandalism 'must be stopped' following worrying rise in incidents

Councillors have urged for the support of the community to stop the troubling rise in graffiti and vandalism
Man in court after morning cross-county crime spree

Man in court after morning cross-county crime spree

The man was charged with a number of offences that took place in Suffolk and Norfolk yesterday.
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HEALTH

Residents facing 'grim' reality after town's only emergency dental treatment practice shut

Residents facing 'grim' reality after town's only emergency dental treatment practice shut

Norfolk's health watchdog has warned that it will be 'impossible' for patients to find alternative dental care
Norfolk NHS trust has highest mortality rate in the country, figures reveal

Norfolk NHS trust has highest mortality rate in the country, figures reveal

A spokesman said that the figures do not account for people in palliative care, which is disproportionately higher than the rest of the country
Council partner with care provider to build flats for people with disabilities

Council partner with care provider to build flats for people with disabilities

Known as Oak Lodge and Laurea House, the development will provide housing for 12 people in eight fully en-suite rooms and four one-bedroom flats
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TRANSPORT

Miniature railway out of service following fire

Miniature railway out of service following fire

Crews were called to Bressingham Steam and Gardens after a fire broke out yesterday
Developers fail to rule out the possibility of further planning application over controversial biogas plant

Developers fail to rule out the possibility of further planning application over controversial biogas plant

The developers of Deal Farm Biogas said there are 'no plans' to submit a further planning application, but did not rule out the possibility entirely

Councils weigh in on safety fears of pedestrians across narrow town centre road

Councils weigh in on safety fears of pedestrians across narrow town centre road

Campaigners are fearful for the safety of pedestrians after a person was struck by a passing vehicle
Much loved tractor run returns for another year

Much loved tractor run returns for another year

The Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run returned in style at the weekend as 112 decorated tractors wound their way through south Norfolk and north Suffolk
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POLITICS

PM hopeful Liz Truss weighs in on Deal Farm planning dispute

PM hopeful Liz Truss weighs in on Deal Farm planning dispute

Residents also made impassioned pleas to planning authorities at a village hall meeting last night
MP makes final two in Prime Minister and leadership race

MP makes final two in Prime Minister and leadership race

The fifth ballot from fellow Conservative MPs gave her enough votes to make the cut.

MP makes final three in leadership race

MP makes final three in leadership race

The MP has made it through to the final three in the race to be the next Conservative party leader and the country's Prime Minister.
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EDUCATION

High school one of 30 in Britain to retain 'world class' status

High school one of 30 in Britain to retain 'world class' status

Teachers were invited to a ceremony in London to celebrate the honour
Pupils turn assembly hall into art gallery

Pupils turn assembly hall into art gallery

Children have been creating their own art pieces to create a gallery at the school
Schoolchildren put down roots for nature project

Schoolchildren put down roots for nature project

"The activities linked closely with our geography and science curriculum but also our whole school theme of conservation this term."

High school student set to represent country in world karate championships

High school student set to represent country in world karate championships

Alex Taylor will have the weight his country on his shoulders when he competes in the World Traditional Karate Association Championships this year
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