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Hundreds bear the freezing weather to come out for annual Christmas light switch-on

Despite strong winds and freezing rain, hundreds gathered in the centre of Diss on Saturday to celebrate the town’s annual Christmas lights switch-on

Former TV writer releases collection of short stories about village life

Michael Bartlett has released two books, based around loneliness and the day-to-day experiences of village life

Residents celebrate 50 years of village hall

Almost 100 people paid a visit to Brome and Oakley Village Hall earlier this month to celebrate half-a-century since its establishment

Sweet treat is a success for Diss chip shop

An award-winning Diss fish and chip cooked up an unusual item last week, which proved to be a big hit.

Teenager who camped in garden for 100 nights given top Scouts honour by Bear Grylls

Phoebe Clark raised more than £1,000 for charity after sleeping in a tent in her back garden for 100 nights on the bounce.

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.

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.

'Happy to chat' benches unveiled in town centre

Several town centre benches have been repurposed as ‘happy to chat’ benches – where people can sit down and have a chinwag with like-minded strangers.

Shoppers stunned as bridal procession makes its way through high street

Shoppers could not believe their eyes this week as a tractor made its way down the high street – towing a bride and her bridesmaids.

Care home residents take on their own Olympics

The Olympics may have finished last week, but not before residents at an Eye care home took the opportunity to put their own spin on the games.

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.

Author puts together book on village's journey through 2020

A new book has has been put together showing the changes that have taken place in a village in 2020.

Historic heroes of Suffolk and Norfolk

A closer look at some of the most remarkable people in history who had links to our region

Norfolk museum rolls out plan to save war machine

The prototype is seen as an important part of military history.

Planes spotted zig-zagging over Norfolk and Suffolk explained

The reason why a number of planes have been spotted zig-zagging in the skies around the country has been revealed

Watch: Shoppers queueing outside Tesco in Diss get a surprise as an adorable family of ducks stroll by

Watch as the adorable family of ducks stroll by the store

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Hundreds bear the freezing weather to come out for annual Christmas light switch-on

Former TV writer releases collection of short stories about village life

Former TV writer releases collection of short stories about village life

Residents celebrate 50 years of village hall

Residents celebrate 50 years of village hall

Sweet treat is a success for Diss chip shop

Sweet treat is a success for Diss chip shop

Teenager who camped in garden for 100 nights given top Scouts honour by Bear Grylls

Teenager who camped in garden for 100 nights given top Scouts honour by Bear Grylls

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

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

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

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

'Happy to chat' benches unveiled in town centre

'Happy to chat' benches unveiled in town centre

Shoppers stunned as bridal procession makes its way through high street

Shoppers stunned as bridal procession makes its way through high street

Care home residents take on their own Olympics

Care home residents take on their own Olympics

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

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

Author puts together book on village's journey through 2020

Author puts together book on village's journey through 2020

Historic heroes of Suffolk and Norfolk

Historic heroes of Suffolk and Norfolk

Norfolk museum rolls out plan to save war machine

Norfolk museum rolls out plan to save war machine

Planes spotted zig-zagging over Norfolk and Suffolk explained

Planes spotted zig-zagging over Norfolk and Suffolk explained

Watch: Shoppers queueing outside Tesco in Diss get a surprise as an adorable family of ducks stroll by

Watch: Shoppers queueing outside Tesco in Diss get a surprise as an adorable family of ducks stroll by

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