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Police boss 'disappointed' as 161 arrested over Christmas for drink and drug driving related offences

Police boss 'disappointed' as 161 arrested over Christmas for drink and drug driving related offences

Jon Chapman has expressed his frustration after figures revealed that nearly 20 per cent of those stopped over Christmas were under the influence
Huge turnout as villagers stage protest against Biogas plant

Huge turnout as villagers stage protest against Biogas plant

Around 70 people mobilised in front of Deal Farm Biogas on Wednesday to voice their opposition to the controversial plant
Developers behind proposed housing estate speak to residents at planning meeting

Developers behind proposed housing estate speak to residents at planning meeting

The director of Scott Properties fielded questions from concerned residents during a planning meeting on Wednesday
Council leader asked for view on allegations of Downing Street parties

Council leader asked for view on allegations of Downing Street parties

He was put on the spot at a council meeting today when the Labour opposition leader asked him to condemn the PM.
Supermarket raises more than £1,000 to pay for books at primary school

Supermarket raises more than £1,000 to pay for books at primary school

The money raised will go towards paying for books for pupils focusing on diversity and sex education

Woman, 24, charged with shoplifting more than £11K of goods

Woman, 24, charged with shoplifting more than £11K of goods

Woman, 24, charged with shoplifting more than £11K of goods

A 24-year-old woman has been charged with shoplifting offences across three counties.

The masseuse immersing her clients in sound

The masseuse immersing her clients in sound

The masseuse immersing her clients in sound

Rose Haynes is offering 'sound baths' for people looking to dip their toes into meditation

Organisers behind Mere Octagon ready to take on new entrepreneurs with Diss Dragons' Den

Organisers behind Mere Octagon ready to take on new entrepreneurs with Diss Dragons' Den

Organisers behind Mere Octagon ready to take on new entrepreneurs with Diss Dragons' Den

A defunct tourist information centre has been repurposed into the Mere Octagon, offering start-up businesses short leases to test their business plans

Restaurant stops serving French food and wine in protest of country's government

Restaurant stops serving French food and wine in protest of country's government

Restaurant stops serving French food and wine in protest of country's government

1066 At The Chequers has taken all French fare off its menu in protest at their government’s treatment towards the United Kingdom

Ambulance firm carrying Peggy Copeman struck off following CQC inspection

Ambulance firm carrying Peggy Copeman struck off following CQC inspection

Ambulance firm carrying Peggy Copeman struck off following CQC inspection

Premier Rescue Ambulance Service, which was carrying an 81-year-old woman as she died has been shut down by care watchdogs

Council threaten to remove shelter if vandalism continues

Council threaten to remove shelter if vandalism continues

Council threaten to remove shelter if vandalism continues

A town council has threatened to remove a piece of play area equipment if vandalism continues after it was irreparably damaged last week

Teachers sought to join prison education team

Teachers sought to join prison education team

Teachers sought to join prison education team

An education and training company is holding a recruitment day for teachers and assistants in a range of subjects.
Dad with brain tumour speaks of trauma after months of misdiagnoses

Dad with brain tumour speaks of trauma after months of misdiagnoses

Over several visits to his GP, Gareth Stevens was told the persistent pain in his face was likely the result of teeth clenching or depression
Gas lorry slips into ditch in Bressingham

Gas lorry slips into ditch in Bressingham

The incident comes amidst growing frustration amongst Bressingham and Fersfield residents about the number of HGVs travelling through the area
Residents voice opposition to revised application for biogas plant during village hall meeting

Residents voice opposition to revised application for biogas plant during village hall meeting

Developers behind Deal Farm Biogas were notably absent at Monday's meeting – but have thanked residents for their invitation

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