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Protesters take to the street to voice frustration at MP

Protesters took to the Mere in Diss to voice their disapproval over their South Norfolk MP.

Village development of 69 homes given final green light after design improvements

Final approval has been granted for 69 homes in Suffolk deferred in the summer over design concerns.

Decision on plans for dozens of self-build homes delayed over road concerns

A decision on plans for 49 self-build homes in a town has been pushed back so that divisive road changes can be viewed by councillors.

Constituents pen open letter to Richard Bacon MP following email slip up

Dozens of the residents who had their email addresses accidentally shared by Bacon have sent an open letter to the South Norfolk MP

Campaigners accuse MP of misinformation after sewage claims

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

South Norfolk MP reports himself to data watchdog after email mistake

The MP has landed himself in hot water after accidentally disclosing the email addresses of almost 100 of his constituents who had written to him.

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”

Liz Truss pays tribute to David Amess MP after fatal stabbing

The South-West Norfolk MP described Amess as a 'lovely, lovely man'.

Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

The Government’s new health and social care tax to pay for reforms to the NHS and care sector, may not be enough, a senior figure has warned.

Ed Sheeran faces council investigation over wooden gazebo at his Suffolk home

Singer Ed Sheeran is to face a council probe over a new wooden gazebo at his Suffolk property, which featured in a recent post on his social media.

Emergency sirens to sound on phones today

Alerts which trigger siren-like sounds on mobile phones and tablets are being tested across the UK today.

Attleborough Town Council still seeking clerk following turbulent 12 months

A town council plagued with controversy over the past year has relisted a job looking for a town clerk after failing to find any suitable applicants.

Officials nearing decisions on weight-restrictions for HGVs through town

A decision on whether weight restrictions will be introduced for HGVs passing through a Suffolk town is expected soon, council bosses have promised.

Conservative Giles Orpen-Smellie to become Norfolk's next Police and Crime Commissioner

His win rounds off a succesful weekend for the Conservatives, following the count for the County Council elections yesterday.

Ballot counting begins for Norfolk Police and Crime and Commissioner

Results on who will be the county's next police and crime commissioner is expected this afternoon.

Alison Thomas holds her Long Stratton seat at Norfolk County Council elections

Councillor Thomas' marks a home sweep for Conservatives across the Diss Express area.

Breaking: Keith Kiddie wins Diss and Roydon

Councillor Kiddie has held his seat at the 2021 local elections.

Local elections: Ballot count for Diss and Roydon begins

Almost 3,000 ballots were cast by residents in Diss and Roydon.

WATCH: Diss and Roydon election candidates speak ahead of ballot count

Election candidates for the Diss and Roydon seat have spoken ahead of the ballot count, which is expected to begin at 2pm.

LIVE: Ballots being verified ahead of Norfolk County Council election result

Ballots are currently being verified at Norfolk Showground to determine the winners and losers of the county council elections.

Town council issues full apology to councillors after 'malicious campaign' to remove them from their positions

In an unreserved apology, the council admitted to “procedural impropriety and complete disregard to due process".

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Protesters take to the street to voice frustration at MP

Village development of 69 homes given final green light after design improvements

Village development of 69 homes given final green light after design improvements

Decision on plans for dozens of self-build homes delayed over road concerns

Decision on plans for dozens of self-build homes delayed over road concerns

Constituents pen open letter to Richard Bacon MP following email slip up

Constituents pen open letter to Richard Bacon MP following email slip up

Campaigners accuse MP of misinformation after sewage claims

Campaigners accuse MP of misinformation after sewage claims

South Norfolk MP reports himself to data watchdog after email mistake

South Norfolk MP reports himself to data watchdog after email mistake

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

Liz Truss pays tribute to David Amess MP after fatal stabbing

Liz Truss pays tribute to David Amess MP after fatal stabbing

Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

Ed Sheeran faces council investigation over wooden gazebo at his Suffolk home

Ed Sheeran faces council investigation over wooden gazebo at his Suffolk home

Emergency sirens to sound on phones today

Emergency sirens to sound on phones today

Attleborough Town Council still seeking clerk following turbulent 12 months

Attleborough Town Council still seeking clerk following turbulent 12 months

Officials nearing decisions on weight-restrictions for HGVs through town

Officials nearing decisions on weight-restrictions for HGVs through town

Conservative Giles Orpen-Smellie to become Norfolk's next Police and Crime Commissioner

Conservative Giles Orpen-Smellie to become Norfolk's next Police and Crime Commissioner

Ballot counting begins for Norfolk Police and Crime and Commissioner

Ballot counting begins for Norfolk Police and Crime and Commissioner

Alison Thomas holds her Long Stratton seat at Norfolk County Council elections

Alison Thomas holds her Long Stratton seat at Norfolk County Council elections

Breaking: Keith Kiddie wins Diss and Roydon

Breaking: Keith Kiddie wins Diss and Roydon

Local elections: Ballot count for Diss and Roydon begins

Local elections: Ballot count for Diss and Roydon begins

WATCH: Diss and Roydon election candidates speak ahead of ballot count

WATCH: Diss and Roydon election candidates speak ahead of ballot count

LIVE: Ballots being verified ahead of Norfolk County Council election result

LIVE: Ballots being verified ahead of Norfolk County Council election result

Town council issues full apology to councillors after 'malicious campaign' to remove them from their positions

Town council issues full apology to councillors after 'malicious campaign' to remove them from their positions

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