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Facebook News launches in UK

Users of the Facebook app will have access to a personalised 'news' service from this afternoon including content from the Diss Express.

Major milestone reached in battle to secure Long Stratton bypass

A business case outlining the project is set to be handed to the Government in the hope of securing the £27 million required to pay for the bypass.

Former Diss Express editor Kay Hunter dies after contracting coronavirus

Tributes have flooded in to Mrs Hunter, who died at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital earlier this month.

Diss BP garage falsely awards £2,000 in loyalty points to customers

A computer glitch has been blamed for a petrol station in Diss falsely awarding several customers £2,000 worth of loyalty points.

Boohoo buys Debenhams brand for £55m, but stores will close permanently

A buyer for Debenhams has stepped forward, however the retail chain's UK stores will close for good once the deal is complete.

Fire crews battle Suffolk workshop blaze for more than four hours

Six fire crews have brought a Suffolk workshop blaze under control.

Get the Diss Express without needing to leave the house

We are ensuring you can still read the Diss Express in full even if you can’t get to the shops.

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.

Hands, face, apes: Zoo workers social distancing around animals

Africa Alive workers are socially distancing and sporting masks when dealing with certain primates amidst fears of human-to-animal Covid transmission

Digital public notices portal launches

The local news media sector has come together to launch an industry digital portal to promote public notices to communities and enhance democracy.

County buoyant as record number of businesses formed

Figures show that the number of businesses being formed is on the rise.

Pens at the ready, get set ... and draw

Vets practice hosts children's drawing competition to ease lockdown woes.

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In a year of heroes, two will take titles

Nominations are now being accepted for the town's 2020 awards.

Joy for businesses as awards honour high street heroes

A local shop and its supplier have won awards.

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West gets dream call-up to England Six Nations squad

A former Diss Rugby Club player is celebrating his first senior call-up into Eddie Jones' England squad ahead of the Six Nations.

Town owner reiterates backing for under-fire manager

Ipswich Town owner Marcus Evans continues to support Paul Lambert in the wake of increasing calls for a change in manager.

Southgate sisters give club a boost

It's been a tough time for Kumo Judo club.

Chris Boughton's angling column: Memorable day on Fenland drains

It's been a quiet couple of weeks at the local clubs.

Ipswich Town column: Lambert is all out of excuses

Squad at Portman Road is now looking in good shape.

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What's On

Corn Hall fundraiser softens blow of rescheduling

Cornhall finds reason to stay positive despite third lockdown leading to rescheduling.

The lockdown poet whose inkwell refuses to run dry

One man's mission to lift lockdown spirits while on the move.

Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran returns with new single 'Afterglow'

Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran has released a new single called 'Afterglow' – but has said it's not the first single from his next album.

Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran teases return with 'Christmas present'

Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran has teased a return to music with a mystery 'Christmas present' he is set to share.

WATCH: Harleston residents urged to shop local in new Christmas song

Click to watch the latest song from Humbert's Chums, encouraging people in Harleston to shop local this Christmas.

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Lifestyle

Watch: Time to take a closer look at the night sky?

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

The Corn Hall in Diss pays tribute to Honor Blackman

Why Fen Farm's vending machines continue to be a big hit

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Business