<![CDATA[Diss Mercury - News]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 10:49:38 +0100 en <![CDATA[China trade deal to boost Norfolk economy]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/china_trade_deal_to_boost_norfolk_economy_1_1380279

Norfolk pork producers are set to benefit from a trade deal worth £50m which ministers are on the verge of signing with the Chinese government.

]]> 1.1380279 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:49:38 +0100 <![CDATA[Dogs Trust Snetterton seeks loving home for likeable Spike]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/dogs_trust_snetterton_seeks_loving_home_for_likeable_spike_1_1380255

If you are looking for the perfect gentleman in your life, look no further, as 10-year-old crossbreed Spike could give Mr Darcey a run for his money on manners and good company.

]]> 1.1380255 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:28 +0100 <![CDATA[Work starts on Diss church stained glass window repairs]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/work_starts_on_diss_church_stained_glass_window_repairs_1_1380214

A historic Norfolk church window has been taken away for repairs after generous donors raised enough money for the urgent maintenance work to take place.

]]> 1.1380214 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:41:29 +0100 <![CDATA[Controversial home plan for Bawburgh rejected]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/controversial_home_plan_for_bawburgh_rejected_1_1380153

Controversial plans to redevelop a house and cottage which inspired a 371-signature petition against the scheme were thrown out last night.

]]> 1.1380153 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:19:38 +0100 <![CDATA[Residents urged to get involved in Diss clean up event]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/residents_urged_to_get_involved_in_diss_clean_up_event_1_1379653

Townsfolk are being urged to get involved in a big clean up event in Diss next weekend.

]]> 1.1379653 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:29 +0100 <![CDATA[Attleborough young dancers selected for English Youth Ballet show in Norwich]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/attleborough_young_dancers_selected_for_english_youth_ballet_show_in_norwich_1_1379505

Budding young dancers from the Mulbarton and Attleborough areas have been selected to be part of the English Youth Ballet’s production of the romantic ballet Giselle.

]]> 1.1379505 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:08:29 +0100 <![CDATA[Saffron Housing boss hopes AA£ rating can fund future growth]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/saffron_housing_boss_hopes_aa_rating_can_fund_future_growth_1_1379347

A Norfolk-based housing association is planning to turn to the money markets to secure funds to buy up hundreds of affordable homes in the region.

]]> 1.1379347 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:26 +0100 <![CDATA[Wymondham set for annual busking day]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/wymondham_set_for_annual_busking_day_1_1379337

Wymondham Music Festival’s annual town busking day will take place next weekend.

]]> 1.1379337 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:49:30 +0100 <![CDATA[Suffolk Healthwatch scheme to be set up]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/suffolk_healthwatch_scheme_to_be_set_up_1_1379334

Suffolk County Council’s cabinet has agreed to develop and implement a Healthwatch scheme for the county.

]]> 1.1379334 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:49:26 +0100 <![CDATA[What are the unemployment issues facing you?]]> http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/what_are_the_unemployment_issues_facing_you_1_1379148

Unemployment in East Anglia fell by 6,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.

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