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More than 100 competitors turn up at fitness centre for triathlon

More than 100 competitors turn up at fitness centre for triathlon

More than 60 people took part in a 160-metre swim, followed by a 17-kilometre cycle and finishing with a gruelling three-kilometre run
Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box

Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box

A south Norfolk-based oil rig manager’s hobby for buying and selling giftware products continues to grow into a viable business
Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

High street shops have pulled together to produce a charity hamper, which will be raffled off this summer
Plant sale in Eye raises £1,500 for Cancer Research UK

Plant sale in Eye raises £1,500 for Cancer Research UK

The 22nd incarnation of the event saw hostas, perennials and other garden plants on sale to raise money for Cancer Research
Opponents of Deal Farm Biogas cite changes to Highway Code as grounds to stop development

Opponents of Deal Farm Biogas cite changes to Highway Code as grounds to stop development

Campaigners against the controversial waste plant in the Norfolk countryside believe recent changes to the Highway Code could strengthen their case

Town could feel the knock-on effects of A-road project

Town could feel the knock-on effects of A-road project

Town could feel the knock-on effects of A-road project

“The problem is there is no perfect time to do these roadworks.”

Shock as painting hung up at family home for 60 years worth up to £50,000

Shock as painting hung up at family home for 60 years worth up to £50,000

Shock as painting hung up at family home for 60 years worth up to £50,000

The painting, by 19th century French painter Jean Victor Louis Faure, had hung up at an unsuspecting family's home for almost six decades

Councillor quits party, branding South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon as 'useless'

Councillor quits party, branding South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon as 'useless'

Councillor quits party, branding South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon as 'useless'

Councillor Hudson has promised to campaign against getting his former Conservative colleague from being reelected

Villagers express horror after Ukraine flags are spray painted in Nazi graffiti

Villagers express horror after Ukraine flags are spray painted in Nazi graffiti

Villagers express horror after Ukraine flags are spray painted in Nazi graffiti

Council officials have branded the vandalism as "absolutely unacceptable"

Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

The controversial plans will see 50-metre-high pylons built along the A140

Association management firm celebrates 15 years in business

Association management firm celebrates 15 years in business

Association management firm celebrates 15 years in business

From organising award ceremonies to beating the Government in a High Court battle, the firm has taken on some mammoth tasks in its 15 years

Home improvements firm shares secrets to success as it celebrates 21 years

Home improvements firm shares secrets to success as it celebrates 21 years

Home improvements firm shares secrets to success as it celebrates 21 years

The company has grown from just a handful of employees to more than 40.
Supper Club launches latest event to celebrate Middle Eastern cuisine

Supper Club launches latest event to celebrate Middle Eastern cuisine

A village coffee house has been transformed into an Arabian banquet
Police appeal for information after Nazi symbols spray painted on Ukranian flags

Police appeal for information after Nazi symbols spray painted on Ukranian flags

Officers believe that three reports involving Nazi symbols being spray painted on Ukrainian flags and a property over the last few days are linked
Councillor criticises NHS for lack of mental health support following suicide attempt

Councillor criticises NHS for lack of mental health support following suicide attempt

Stuart Warren has criticised the trust for allegedly not offering him any mental health support after he attempted to take his own life

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Chris Boughton's angling column: Phil maintains his run at Hinderclay

Chris Boughton's angling column: Phil maintains his run at Hinderclay

Local fisherman has continued to produce the goods on the Suffolk/Norfolk border.
Norwich City column: A lot of work to be done this summer

Norwich City column: A lot of work to be done this summer

With a 'miserable campaign' almost over, Edward Seaman looks at what needs to be done at Carrow Road during the off-season.
Crow swoops in to take first management role

Crow swoops in to take first management role

Former professional footballer explains why he was so keen to take the Harleston job.
Vixens sign off with a cup final victory

Vixens sign off with a cup final victory

Female section at Diss Rugby Club continues to thrive with county cup success.
Ex-pro appointed Harleston boss

Ex-pro appointed Harleston boss

Former Norwich City and Cambridge United player appointed Nicky Howell's replacement.
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Shock as painting hung up at family home for 60 years worth up to £50,000

Shock as painting hung up at family home for 60 years worth up to £50,000

The painting, by 19th century French painter Jean Victor Louis Faure, had hung up at an unsuspecting family's home for almost six decades
Radio station given blue plaque for efforts during Covid

Radio station given blue plaque for efforts during Covid

Volunteers at the Diss-based broadcaster have been the latest to receive a blue plaque for their work during the pandemic
Fundraisers auction off props from hit BBC series to pay for new community hall

Fundraisers auction off props from hit BBC series to pay for new community hall

Items featured in hit TV drama Detectorists, which was filmed in a local community hall, have been auctioned off to pay for its replacement
Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine ahead of Russian invasion

Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine ahead of Russian invasion

Suffolk star Ed Sheeran has released a music video filmed in Ukraine's capital last year, with proceeds set to be donated to a humanitarian appeal.
Boxing champion pays visit to sports bar

Boxing champion pays visit to sports bar

The former British, Commonwealth and World cruiserweight champion hopes the bar, named in his honour, could inspire the next generation of stars
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World Book Day picture gallery: costumes celebrating fictional favourites

World Book Day picture gallery: costumes celebrating fictional favourites

Local book distributors earning from home

Local book distributors earning from home
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
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Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box

Giftware store finds itself a permanent home after two years operating out of a horse box
Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity

Businesses across town band together to make hamper auction for mental health charity
Association management firm celebrates 15 years in business

Association management firm celebrates 15 years in business
Home improvements firm shares secrets to success as it celebrates 21 years

Home improvements firm shares secrets to success as it celebrates 21 years

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