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From hating exercise to ironman: Vic is victorious in Copenhagen competition

From hating exercise to ironman: Vic is victorious in Copenhagen competition

From hating exercise to ironman: Vic is victorious in Copenhagen competition

Victoria crossed the line after an epic 140-mile test of endurance and heard the words she had been longing for: “You are an ironman.”


Chauffeur book is straight out of Downton – granddaughter

Chauffeur book is straight out of Downton – granddaughter

Chauffeur book is straight out of Downton – granddaughter

The hunt for information on a classic car has spurred on the publication of a book on the secret life of a chauffeur.


Long-running BBC series inspires idea for joint calendar

Long-running BBC series inspires idea for joint calendar

Long-running BBC series inspires idea for joint calendar

A village calendar inspired by a popular BBC show has been launched in aid of helping its community.


PICTURE GALLERY: Hundreds enjoy return of town festival in the park

PICTURE GALLERY: Hundreds enjoy return of town festival in the park

PICTURE GALLERY: Hundreds enjoy return of town festival in the park

Music and art filled Diss Park as the third Life Fest entertained hundreds of people.


Toucan play at that game as ‘bird Banksy’ inspires copycats

Toucan play at that game as ‘bird Banksy’ inspires copycats

Toucan play at that game as ‘bird Banksy’ inspires copycats

A village road has seen feathered figures flocking to it as a ‘bird Banksy’ continues to strike.


Doctor Who toys sell during TW Gaze Diss auction

Doctor Who toys sell during TW Gaze Diss auction

Doctor Who toys sell during TW Gaze Diss auction

Some childhood memories went under the hammer at T W Gaze in Diss at its latest Toy Sale.


Town’s clock man is visibly brighter after donation

Town’s clock man is visibly brighter after donation

Town’s clock man is visibly brighter after donation

A Diss landmark has been given a bright new look after a donation by a town’s builders’ merchant.


Mystery surrounds ‘behind closed doors’ parish council meeting

Mystery surrounds ‘behind closed doors’ parish council meeting

Mystery surrounds ‘behind closed doors’ parish council meeting

A Norfolk council has refused to explain why it is shutting members of the public out of a mysterious meeting tonight.


Care home arranges for Eileen to get back down to the farm

Care home arranges for Eileen to get back down to the farm

Care home arranges for Eileen to get back down to the farm

A former farmer’s wife has returned to the place that she called home for many years, thanks to a special trip organised by her care home.


PICTURE GALLERY: Village flies high with 1940s-inspired event

PICTURE GALLERY: Village flies high with 1940s-inspired event

PICTURE GALLERY: Village flies high with 1940s-inspired event

Visitors from far and wide came to an event taking a step back in time.


Inventor in final of £1.2 million moon base space agency competition

Inventor in final of £1.2 million moon base space agency competition

Inventor in final of £1.2 million moon base space agency competition

An inventor for a company has become a finalist in a £1.2 million competition which could help put people permanently on the Moon.


Beekeeping group all a buzz after a decade in the village

Beekeeping group all a buzz after a decade in the village

Beekeeping group all a buzz after a decade in the village

A beehive project that has become the heart of its community has celebrated its 10th anniversary.


Suffolk Comic Con event returns for weekend blockbuster

Suffolk Comic Con event returns for weekend blockbuster

Suffolk Comic Con event returns for weekend blockbuster

Characters from a galaxy far, far away and beyond returned at the weekend – to the delight of fans of science fiction.


Picture gallery: A-maize-ing times to be had down on the farm

Picture gallery: A-maize-ing times to be had down on the farm

Picture gallery: A-maize-ing times to be had down on the farm

Hundreds of people have taken on the challenge of mastering a maze since it first opened.


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