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Peter Beales comes up roses for 20th time

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:44:06 GMT

South Norfolk’s Peter Beales Roses has won a Gold Medal at this week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show for its exhibition stand in the show’s Great Pavilion.

BREAKING: Young motorcyclist from Eye who died in Fressingfield road crash yesterday is named

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:12 GMT

A young motorcyclist from Eye who died following a two-vehicle road accident in Fressingfield has been named.

Laptop and bank documents stolen during Diss burglary

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:56 GMT

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a laptop and bank documents were stolen during a burglary in Diss.

Annual go-kart race gets axed

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:59 GMT

After it was recently revealed that the annual Botesdale Soapbox Race might not be staged in 2013, it has now been announced that another north Suffolk town’s annual go-kart race has been cancelled this year.

Man, 25, from Eye dies after motorcycle collision in north Suffolk

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:37:02 GMT

A young motorcyclist from the ‘Eye area’ has died following a two-vehicle road accident in Fressingfield.

Diss road closure

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:16:33 GMT

Part of Mere Street in Diss will be closed overnight on two nights next week so that manhole replacement works can be carried out.

Branch celebrates in style

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:27:04 GMT

As one of the oldest branches in the region and the country, Dickleburgh Royal British Legion celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday with a traditional fete and turned the clock back with a 1940s dance.

Chimney fire at house in north Suffolk on Saturday night

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:11:56 GMT

Firefighters were called to a chimney fire in north Suffolk over the weekend.

Brave wartime convoy veteran Harry finally receives Arctic Star Medal

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:34:28 GMT

Harleston Royal Navy veteran Harry Stapleton, aged 94, has received the Arctic Star Medal in recognition of his service with the Arctic Convoys during the Second World War.

Diss firefighters called to chimney fire

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:08:24 GMT

Firefighters from Diss were called to extinguish a chimney fire in Winfarthing on Saturday.

Crews from Diss and East Harling among those called to shed fire after concerns about chemical fumes

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:56:28 GMT

Firefighters from Diss, East Harling and Attleborough were among those called to a fire at an old duck shed in Rockland St Peter yesterday that was being used to store chemicals.

Diss on the up and up

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:39:35 GMT

The economy of Diss is taking a turn for the better with more and more shops and offices seeking space in the heartland of the town centre.

Is something sinister behind the missing Diss Mere Street chickens?

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:53 GMT

Two visitors who made themselves at home at a Diss firm of solicitors and popular with its customers have mysteriously disappeared.

Council approves principle of new housing estate plan

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:21 GMT

An application to complete an unfinished affordable housing estate on the Diss and Roydon boundary has been recommended for approval after it was discussed for a second time by councillors.

VIDEO: Eye Power Station exhibition is developer’s way of introducing itself and its plans for £200million Eye Airfield gas-fired plant

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:44 GMT

“We just want to introduce ourselves.”

‘Unique’ idea to boost visitors to Harleston

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:55 GMT

A shopkeeper in Harleson has proposed to organise a stock clearance sale to help local shops clear out their back rooms and to attract more visitors to the town.

Money laundering charge thrown out

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:23:25 GMT

A businessman accused of involvement in international multi-million pound frauds has had one of the charges against him thrown out.

Designs drawn up to revive BMX track

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:41 GMT

Plans to revive the BMX track in Harleston to make it more challenging for youngsters have moved another step forward.

Tributes to ‘amazing’ Harleston luminary Sid

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT

A born and bred Harleston man who lived in his cherished town all his life has died.

Sponsor a ‘tat’ for Feline Care cats

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:08 GMT

Thirteen supporters of Feline Care, at East Harling, are being sponsored to have the cat charity’s logo (right) tattoed on them tomorrow.