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County councillors agree budget and allowances rise — County councillors agree budget and allowances rise

Majority agree rise in their allowances, despite independent advice discouraging them from doing so.

EDITORIAL: Elections – and why we stay neutral

EDITORIAL: Elections – and why we stay neutral

EDITORIAL: Elections – and why we stay neutral

Local newspapers tread a tricky line at election time.

General Election 2019: Conservative Richard Bacon re-elected in South Norfolk

General Election 2019: Conservative Richard Bacon re-elected in South Norfolk

General Election 2019: Conservative Richard Bacon re-elected in South Norfolk

Conservative candidate Richard Bacon will return as the MP for South Norfolk.

General Election 2019: Dr Dan Poulter re-elected in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

General Election 2019: Dr Dan Poulter re-elected in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

General Election 2019: Dr Dan Poulter re-elected in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Conservative Party candidate Dr Dan Poulter will return as the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, after winning his fourth election in a row.

General Election 2019: Conservative Jo Churchill holds onto Bury St Edmunds

General Election 2019: Conservative Jo Churchill holds onto Bury St Edmunds

General Election 2019: Conservative Jo Churchill holds onto Bury St Edmunds

The Conservatives have held onto their seat in Bury St Edmunds.

General Election 2019: Live coverage for South Norfolk, Central Suffolk & North Ipswich

General Election 2019: Live coverage for South Norfolk, Central Suffolk & North Ipswich

General Election 2019: Live coverage for South Norfolk, Central Suffolk & North Ipswich

Follow our live blog for all the latest news and updates during polling day and from the election counts in your area.

General Election 2019: Overview of campaign pledges of South Norfolk and Central Suffolk candidates

General Election 2019: Overview of campaign pledges of South Norfolk and Central Suffolk candidates

General Election 2019: Overview of campaign pledges of South Norfolk and Central Suffolk candidates

Brexit set to dominate as UK gears up for election.

New member for Diss Town Council

New member for Diss Town Council

New member for Diss Town Council

Jim Welch becomes the 12th member of the council.

General Elections 2019: All you need to know about who is standing in South Norfolk and Central Suffolk

General Elections 2019: All you need to know about who is standing in South Norfolk and Central Suffolk

General Elections 2019: All you need to know about who is standing in South Norfolk and Central Suffolk

Find out who the candidates are.

How green is your council?

How green is your council?

How green is your council?

Friends of the Earth assessed councils on categories including renewable energy and public transport.

Activists from Diss and surrounding areas join climate protest in London

Activists from Diss and surrounding areas join climate protest in London

Activists from Diss and surrounding areas join climate protest in London

Protesters want the government to take immediate action to address the climate emergency.

Council loan for LED street lights

Council loan for LED street lights

Council loan for LED street lights

It is believed that the council does not intend to increase the council tax precept for this purpose.

‘Sit down and talk’ challenge to landlord of closed pub

‘Sit down and talk’ challenge to landlord of closed pub

‘Sit down and talk’ challenge to landlord of closed pub

Pub owner demands council buys the King's Head.

Long-awaited bypass receives £500,000 funding

Long-awaited bypass receives £500,000 funding

Long-awaited bypass receives £500,000 funding

A Government announcement confirming funding for 18 new road schemes includes £500,000 for plans for a bypass in Long Stratton.

Council looks to offset grant cuts

Council looks to offset grant cuts

Council looks to offset grant cuts

Cuts from government funding leaves councils with no choice but to cut back on services

Invitation to civic service

Invitation to civic service

Invitation to civic service

Diss mayor invites public to civic service

South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon says decision to suspend parliament 'should be welcomed'

South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon says decision to suspend parliament 'should be welcomed'

South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon says decision to suspend parliament 'should be welcomed'

Comments come as thousands across region sign petition for the move to be halted

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