Opponents of a controversial wind farm today breathed a huge sigh of relief as it emerged that the developers have pulled out of the scheme. Hundreds of worried residents had voiced concerns about Lowestoft-based SLP Energy's proposals to build seven 125m high turbines at the former Pulham Airfield site, during a series of public meetings last year.

08 September 2008 09:46

More than 300 people took to the streets at the weekend to protest at a London developer's plans to build thousands of new homes in Wymondham. People young and old held banners aloft and chanted 'fight for Wymondham' as they marched through the town on Saturday, with some banging tambourines and blowing whistles to make sure their message was heard..

08 September 2008 09:38

Despite the rain, trade unionists came armed with their banners and there were impassioned speeches in Burston to mark the longest strike in history. The rally has been held annually since 1983 and celebrates a boycott of the church school in the village near Diss that lasted 25 years..

05 September 2008 09:44

A shortage of out-of-hours nurses is being put right - but there are still concerns about staffing levels, a meeting heard yesterday. Norfolk County Council's health scrutiny committee was told that some patients were having to wait “unacceptably long” periods for a night-time nurse visit..

05 September 2008 09:11

There has been a big increase in demand for the services of the Diss, Thetford and District Citizens Advice Bureau during the last year. In 2007/2008 there were 20,763 direct contacts with clients and 14,316 contacts with others on behalf of clients..

04 September 2008 13:40

A ramp is to be provided at Diss railway station to improve access for disabled people. At present passengers who use an adjoining car park at Gilray Road, have to negotiate a steep flight of steps to reach the Norwich-bound platform..

04 September 2008 09:29

Most 19-year-olds can only dream of running their own business and employing a dozen staff. But for Tom Parkhurst it has become a reality after he took over as licensee at one of Britain's oldest pubs - the 12th century Four Horseshoes at Thornham..

04 September 2008 09:02

A PATIENT participation group has been launched by the Parish Fields medical practice at Diss. The initiative will give people the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of the practice which is based at the health centre in Mount Street..

04 September 2008 08:24

A Norfolk company that has helped save motorists in the UK more than 60 million car miles was presented with the prestigious Queen's Award for innovation this week..

04 September 2008 08:08

HOWDY folks! Country and western fans headed for Diss on Sunday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Silver Dollar Club. The club currently has about 130 members, and there was full house at the Park Hotel where the get-togethers are held on alternate Sundays..

04 September 2008 07:30

Slimmer Sharon Samways is convinced that losing 10 stone in seventeen months has saved her life. The 33-year-old from North Lopham used to weigh 24 stone and vividly recalls the time she got stuck in a restaurant chair and had to be prised free by the waiter..