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Carpet fitters' heroic rescue of deer trapped in goal netting

A pair of carpet fitters saw their day take an unexpected turn after they were called on to rescue a deer that had been trapped in some goal netting

Boxing legend visits new bar to be named in his honour

"It is very humbling and I am keen to support it in every way I can."

Delivery service go from strength to strength after securing wholesale partnership

Charlotte and Luke Giddings' selection of brownies, cakes and cookies is proving so popular, they are now supplying them wholesale

Exhibition hopes for 'chat' about controversial issues

The exhibition is open to the public until March 26.

World War Two aircraft crashes near town to be commemorated

The town's Royal British Legion will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the two fatal crashes that happened on the same day.

Railway museum giving top award for 'Shreddie' restoration

"I'm sure that our team's success is an inspiration to many other small heritage railway projects around the country."

World Book Day picture gallery: costumes celebrating fictional favourites

Across the Diss Express area, we were sent in pictures of people donning costumes for World Book Day.

Will gets career back on track with town record shop opening

The former gardener has made the jump after rediscovering one of his first loves during lockdown.

Former Diss police officer who put ‘town to bed’ fondly remembered

He was heavily involved in the town, helping with the annual carnival and was well known in sporting circles.

Manchester City FC keeper from Diss who went on to play a small part in FA Cup folklore

February 24 marked 100 years since the birth of a Diss goalkeeper, who would go on to play a little-known part in FA Cup history.

Award-winning sugarcrafter set to close the door on Diss Sweetie Shop

It will be The Sweetie Shop's last day of trading tomorrow.

Water protest this weekend

A protest is to be staged tomorrow, with residents coming together in a statement on local water quality issues.

Robin puts his lockdown passion into full focus with first exhibition

The youngster was so taken by wildlife photography that he quickly moved on to a professional camera – with some spectacular results.

‘Inspirational leader’ and air ambulance doctor retires

The 62-year-old, from Roydon, joined the service in 2007 – at a time when all the doctors in the service were volunteers.

Diss scouts begin hard work to reach dream trip to world jamboree

The three have been selected to take part in the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea next year – but to get there, the real work starts now.

Meet Roy Aziz: Diss' top mobile phone repairman

Since moving to Diss nearly 20 years ago, Roy Aziz has built a reputation as the town’s go-to mobile phone repairman

Theatre review: From Rushmere With Love

Basil Abbott give us his take on the Eastern Angles Theatre Company's new production: From Rushmere with Love.

60-year wait comes to an end for Basil

A Diss man has achieved his ambition of singing a Christmas classic after six decades.

Search is on for owner of cherished pictures

Precious pictures of a couple’s wedding day have been discovered in a photo album bought at a Diss charity shop.

Ed Sheeran guitar is musical star of exclusive charity raffle

Suffolk music superstar Ed Sheeran's prototype guitar for his equals album is up for grabs in an exclusive charity raffle.

Diss students raise nearly £1,000 with charity auction

A trio of Diss Sixth Form students who organised a charity auction, which included a Scandinavian bread making workshop voucher, have raised £985.

OFFBEAT

Carpet fitters' heroic rescue of deer trapped in goal netting

Boxing legend visits new bar to be named in his honour

Boxing legend visits new bar to be named in his honour

Delivery service go from strength to strength after securing wholesale partnership

Delivery service go from strength to strength after securing wholesale partnership

Exhibition hopes for 'chat' about controversial issues

Exhibition hopes for 'chat' about controversial issues

World War Two aircraft crashes near town to be commemorated

World War Two aircraft crashes near town to be commemorated

Railway museum giving top award for 'Shreddie' restoration

Railway museum giving top award for 'Shreddie' restoration

World Book Day picture gallery: costumes celebrating fictional favourites

World Book Day picture gallery: costumes celebrating fictional favourites

Will gets career back on track with town record shop opening

Will gets career back on track with town record shop opening

Former Diss police officer who put ‘town to bed’ fondly remembered

Former Diss police officer who put ‘town to bed’ fondly remembered

Manchester City FC keeper from Diss who went on to play a small part in FA Cup folklore

Manchester City FC keeper from Diss who went on to play a small part in FA Cup folklore

Award-winning sugarcrafter set to close the door on Diss Sweetie Shop