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Mum enlists the help of community to build ‘Elf Village’ out of bark and tree roots

Rona Reeder has spent that past year building elf houses out of bark, tree roots and other bits of woodland that have been donated to her by villagers

Campaigners accuse MP of misinformation after sewage claims

Dan Poulter MP had claimed there were 'no concerns over water quality' in Suffolk's rivers

Residents hold petition to in opposition to MP voting down amendment to Environment Bill

Dr Dan Poulter claimed that there are “no concerns over water quality or safety in our rivers”

Contents of mysterious 60-foot-high shipping container mountain revealed

Last week hundreds of steel containers were spotted on a Suffolk airfield site, leaving residents scratching their heads over what could be in them

Anger mounts as residents lodge objections to controversial biogas plant

Nearly 200 residents have lodged their objections with the local planning authority.

Artist's sculpture uses 3,000 fish to send climate change message

Mark Reed’s sculpture puts the spotlight on the importance of water through the ages; from the time of dinosaurs right through to the modern day.

‘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

Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

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

Residents in opposition to development of biogas plant

Residents packed into a village hall this week to oppose the completion of a nearby biogas plant.

'An evil thing to do': Residents' horror as root killer drilled into 25-year-old willow tree

Residents were almost brought to tears yesterday after discovering root killer plugs had been drilled into the base of a 25-year-old willow tree.

Eco-effort sees train station boost cycle spaces by 480 per cent

Diss Railway Station has seen 72 new cycle racks installed in an effort to encourage passengers to leave their cars at home.

Members of woodland project toast to 10-year anniversary of Quaker Wood

More than 100 people came to celebrate the belated 10-year anniversary of Quaker Wood last weekend.

Rare remains of 800-year-old bridge found near castle in Suffolk

The remains of a previously unknown medieval wooden bridge have been discovered, with experts believing they could date back to as far as 1200 AD.

Litter group looks to pick up members

The new group is looking to tackle litter around town during monthly meet ups.

Bressingham to feature in Channel 5 gardening programme

The village will hit the small screen next week when a popular visitor attraction is the subject of a full-length television programme.

River ‘almost black’ during oxygen crash

The Environment Agency rushed to the River Waveney with equipment to urgently re-oxygenate the water.

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.

Fly tipper caught dumping unwanted furniture on the doors of Attleborough charity shop

It follows a recent spike in fly tipping incidents across the region.

Say yellow to campaign targeting water pollution

The campaign is spreading its message about pollutants ending up in our waterways.

Friends seek to further climate fight

Two friends campaign to raise awareness as bill seeks to find a passage through parliament.

Energy firm defend controversial power plant following criticism from councillor

The firm has defended its soon-to-be constructed power plant after a green campaigner warned of its “painful environmental and financial legacy”.

ENVIRONMENT

Mum enlists the help of community to build ‘Elf Village’ out of bark and tree roots

Campaigners accuse MP of misinformation after sewage claims

Campaigners accuse MP of misinformation after sewage claims

Residents hold petition to in opposition to MP voting down amendment to Environment Bill

Residents hold petition to in opposition to MP voting down amendment to Environment Bill

Contents of mysterious 60-foot-high shipping container mountain revealed

Contents of mysterious 60-foot-high shipping container mountain revealed

Anger mounts as residents lodge objections to controversial biogas plant

Anger mounts as residents lodge objections to controversial biogas plant

Artist's sculpture uses 3,000 fish to send climate change message

Artist's sculpture uses 3,000 fish to send climate change message

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

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

Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

Residents in opposition to development of biogas plant

Residents in opposition to development of biogas plant

'An evil thing to do': Residents' horror as root killer drilled into 25-year-old willow tree

'An evil thing to do': Residents' horror as root killer drilled into 25-year-old willow tree

Eco-effort sees train station boost cycle spaces by 480 per cent

Eco-effort sees train station boost cycle spaces by 480 per cent

Members of woodland project toast to 10-year anniversary of Quaker Wood

Members of woodland project toast to 10-year anniversary of Quaker Wood

Rare remains of 800-year-old bridge found near castle in Suffolk