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M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

M&Co bosses are urging residents in Diss to help support the British high street, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the retail sector.
Haunted beer drive through has socially distant zombies

Haunted beer drive through has socially distant zombies

A brewery's "Drive Thru" beer collection service is being given a Hallowe'en makeover to frighten customers next week.
High school students have lockdown art exhibited at local arts centre

High school students have lockdown art exhibited at local arts centre

Students at Hartismere School used lockdown to create their own artwork reflecting their experiences during the turbulent time.
Mellis man runs 83 miles in 24 hours in tribute to Callum Doe

Mellis man runs 83 miles in 24 hours in tribute to Callum Doe

In doing so, Alan Carter has managed to raise more than £2,500 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices.
Family revisit the landmarks of 87-year-old’s life in Diss

Family revisit the landmarks of 87-year-old’s life in Diss

The family of Jack Lee paid tribute to him by completing a 10-mile walk across Diss, passing by as many of his old stomping grounds as possible.

Road rage incident leaves man in hospital

Road rage incident leaves man in hospital

Road rage incident leaves man in hospital

A man has been taken to hospital after being pinned against his own car in a road rage incident.

Musician hits the right note to woo the love of his life

Musician hits the right note to woo the love of his life

Musician hits the right note to woo the love of his life

The pair met on a dating app and are now planning future together having bought a house and got engaged.

Tractor and yard scraper stolen

Tractor and yard scraper stolen

Tractor and yard scraper stolen

A tractor has been stolen along with an attached yard scraper.

One man's struggle to put greater support systems in place in rural areas

One man's struggle to put greater support systems in place in rural areas

One man's struggle to put greater support systems in place in rural areas

After suffering family tragedies of his own, this father has vowed that he will never give up his fight for greater support.

Dog fostering volunteers required

Dog fostering volunteers required

Dog fostering volunteers required

Dogs Trust has asked potential dog foster carers to come forward in order to help people fleeing abusive homes.

Short on kindness ... we’ve got it by the bucket load

Short on kindness ... we’ve got it by the bucket load

Short on kindness ... we’ve got it by the bucket load

The Kindness Help Hub has been back in action to mark World Mental Health Day.

Car collides with horse and hospitalises rider

Car collides with horse and hospitalises rider

Car collides with horse and hospitalises rider

A horse has been killed and its rider hospitalised after being struck by a car.
Woman attacked during robbery

Woman attacked during robbery

A woman in her 20s was punched in the face by a man during the robbery.
Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

The Corn Hall has been handed an essential lifeline after securing government funding that promises to see the venue through until spring next year.
Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

Council leader Andrew Proctor welcomed the new tier system but added Norfolk "cannot afford to be complacent".

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Saturday's local football round-up: FA Cup and league highs and lows

Saturday's local football round-up: FA Cup and league highs and lows

Bury and Leiston suffer late FA Cup heartbreak while Needham and Stow continue unbeaten starts and good wins for Soham, Ely, Woodbridge and Melford.
Ipswich Town column: Time to dish out some revenge on Lincoln after wake-up call

Ipswich Town column: Time to dish out some revenge on Lincoln after wake-up call

Ipswich Town fan Joey Sadler look back on the Doncaster debacle as well as previewing the weekend's match at Lincoln City.
The Hares to provide yardstick for improving Diss

The Hares to provide yardstick for improving Diss

Diss Town boss Michael King previews the visit of high-flying March Town United to Brewers Green Lane as well as reflecting a some mixed results.
Saturday's local football round-up: league and cup highs and lows

Saturday's local football round-up: league and cup highs and lows

It was a day where Stowmarket Town claimed a league record, Thetford Town got off the mark and Felixstowe hit five but Bury Town made a cup exit.
Ipswich Town column: It's crucial we follow up Blackpool win

Ipswich Town column: It's crucial we follow up Blackpool win

Tractor Boys were impressive last weekend but now they need to build on it.
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What's On

High school students have lockdown art exhibited at local arts centre

High school students have lockdown art exhibited at local arts centre

Students at Hartismere School used lockdown to create their own artwork reflecting their experiences during the turbulent time.
Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

The Corn Hall has been handed an essential lifeline after securing government funding that promises to see the venue through until spring next year.
Bressingham singer details artists’ struggles during lockdown

Bressingham singer details artists’ struggles during lockdown

Robin Shaw talks opportunities came to an abrupt halt due to the coronavirus outbreak.
A tale of love, death ... and a few ducks

A tale of love, death ... and a few ducks

Theatre group brings together crowds of people and ducks for a special production of Romeo and Juliet.
Artist canvasses support for change with eye catching exhibit

Artist canvasses support for change with eye catching exhibit

Mr Burns has put on his first exhibit which blends to his two hobbies of art and magic to raise money for charity.
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Lifestyle

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

Watch: Time to take a closer look at the night sky?
Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic
The Corn Hall in Diss pays tribute to Honor Blackman

The Corn Hall in Diss pays tribute to Honor Blackman

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

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

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street
Haunted beer drive through has socially distant zombies

Haunted beer drive through has socially distant zombies

The one-man plant business, with its roots firmly in Diss

The one-man plant business, with its roots firmly in Diss
The search engine which doesn't track your movements

The search engine which doesn't track your movements
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