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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.

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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".

Infrastructure will be crucial to our recovery, says MP

“We need to build back better, and that’s going to involve investment in infrastructure, broadband and housing," Richard Bacon has claimed.

'Don't people deserve more than fried chicken?': MP weighs in on controversial KFC plans

Richard Bacon MP has asked why healthier food options are not available to residents.

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”.

Long Stratton Neighbourhood Plan is put to residents for their final say

Residents are being offered a final chance to have their say on Long Stratton's Neighbourhood Plan, before it goes off to an independent examiner.

Questions asked of authorities' response to flooding over Christmas

Councillors are asking if enough was done to manage the flooding that affected much of South Norfolk over Christmas last year.

Norfolk police commissioner's new budget to cost taxpayers around 25p a week

PPC Lorne Green's new policing budget is to be scrutinised by councillors today.

Chaos at Attleborough Town Council deepens with dismissal of clerk

On Tuesday, the council dismissed Gina Lopes, who was also acting as the council’s chief executive officer.

Schools 'will not reopen until after Easter'

Parents are facing the prospect of many more months of home schooling with the Government expected to rule out a return to the classroom in February.

South Norfolk businesses hopeful of deal as Brexit talks continue

Businesses warned of price increases if a deal is not met with the European Union.

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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

Infrastructure will be crucial to our recovery, says MP

Infrastructure will be crucial to our recovery, says MP

'Don't people deserve more than fried chicken?': MP weighs in on controversial KFC plans

'Don't people deserve more than fried chicken?': MP weighs in on controversial KFC plans

Energy firm defend controversial power plant following criticism from councillor

Energy firm defend controversial power plant following criticism from councillor

Long Stratton Neighbourhood Plan is put to residents for their final say

Long Stratton Neighbourhood Plan is put to residents for their final say

Questions asked of authorities' response to flooding over Christmas

Questions asked of authorities' response to flooding over Christmas

Norfolk police commissioner's new budget to cost taxpayers around 25p a week

Norfolk police commissioner's new budget to cost taxpayers around 25p a week

Chaos at Attleborough Town Council deepens with dismissal of clerk

Chaos at Attleborough Town Council deepens with dismissal of clerk

Schools 'will not reopen until after Easter'

Schools 'will not reopen until after Easter'

South Norfolk businesses hopeful of deal as Brexit talks continue

South Norfolk businesses hopeful of deal as Brexit talks continue

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