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'Key moment' for town centre as £800,000 improvements agreed

The thoroughfare, Harleston. Picture: Ian Carstairs

Planning and Development

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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A £776,000 scheme to reduce traffic and boost shopping in a market town has received a significant uplift.
South Norfolk Council is considering legal action against the Bressingham anaerobic digester 

Planning and Development

Council considers enforcement over biogas planning changes

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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South Norfolk Conservative candidate Richard Bacon at The General Elction 2019 count for Broadland,

Email blunder triggers claims MP 'failing to represent constituents'

Dan Grimmer

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Sir David Amess MP (inset) and South Norfolk council leader John Fuller.

South Norfolk District Council | Updated

Council leader calls for 'zero tolerance' on abuse after MP's death

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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Aerial view of the Deal Farm site at Bressingham.

Parish council chair says he'll stop development trucks

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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A penalty charge notice is placed on a car windscreen by a Norwich City Council parking attendant. P

Revealed: Where most parking tickets have been issued in Norfolk

Dan Grimmer

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Fenners care home to become family home

'We felt it was a home for life' - 16th century care home to become...

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Diss Mere is among the attractions that appeal to newcomers looking to buy a home. Picture: Sonya Du

Locations revealed for Norfolk's new £500k art trail

Dan Grimmer

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Newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Liz Truss leaves Number 10 Downing Street, as Prime Minister Boris

Norfolk County Council

Council leaders congratulate Liz Truss on reshuffle promotion

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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The official mayor-making of Eric Taylor took place at St Mary’s church in Diss on Sunday, September 12

Town mayor officially welcomed in with civic ceremony

Sarah Hussain

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Heavy rain caused flooding in Long Stratton

Fears of repeat of flooding unless tougher action is taken

Dan Grimmer

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South Norfolk Council's Development committee have rejected plans for 70 retirement homes in Diss

South Norfolk District Council

Councillors reject retirement home plans set for appeal

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Council no longer has power to decide Diss planning application

South Norfolk District Council

Council has 'no authority' to decide retirement home plans

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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The bill to clear the backlog of repairs on Norfolk's roads has gone up to £45.1m. Photo: Ian Burt.

Pot-holes behind bulk of £250,000 Norfolk compensation payments

Dan Grimmer

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A pot hole in Wymondham. Photo: Antony Kelly

Norfolk County Council

£10m could be spent to stop Norfolk pot-holes over next four years

Dan Grimmer

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Questions are being asked over what role Norfolk will have to play in the looming Afghanistan refugee crisis

What role will Norfolk play in Afghanistan's looming refugee crisis?

Thomas Chapman

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Broadland District Council's headquarters at Thorpe Lodge in Norwich. Picture: Archant

Consultants brought in as councils consider selling headquarters

Dan Grimmer

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Filming of Alan Partridge, The Movie at Cromer Pier. Actor, Steve Coogan shooting a scene holding a

'Game changer' bid to get more films shot in Norfolk

Dan Grimmer

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A140 bypass signs by the traffic at Long Stratton. Photo: Denise Bradley Copy: Tom Smithard For:

Town's long wait for new £37m bypass nearly over as funding agreed

David Hannant

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Andrew Jamieson, cabinet member for finance at Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

'No way to run any department' - anger at lack of social care cash

Dan Grimmer

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Uncut verges and hedgerows allowing nature to take over along country roads and lanes. Picture: DENI

Norfolk County Council

Crash concerns raised over reduced cuts to Norfolk verges

Dan Grimmer

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Fly-tipping in Norfolk

'One fly-tipping offence one too many' but figures reveal action differs

Dan Grimmer

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One of the 112 roadside nature reserves in Norfolk. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

Roadside nature reserves could be tripled, with verge cutting reduced

Dan Grimmer

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Norfolk County Council discussing the proposed Wensum Link at the Norfolk Showground on Monday.

Anger at 'arrogant' decision to cancel July council meeting

David Hannant

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Spring sunshine around Diss Mere. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2018

Revealed: Where hundreds of new homes could be built in south Norfolk

Thomas Chapman

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File photo dated 28/08/09 of a pupil collecting their school dinner as almost all primary schools in

Norfolk Live News

Norfolk free school meals to be extended into summer

Daniel Moxon

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Sara Tough, director of children services at Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

'Once-in-a-generation' chance to improve children's social care

Dan Grimmer

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Council meeting

Coronavirus

Bill for council's Covid showground switch revealed

Dan Grimmer

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Breckland Council

Norfolk Live News

More than 80 Breckland businesses given 'Covid accreditation'

Abigail Nicholson

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The A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham. Pic: Highways England.

Leader's claim Norfolk is 'a car county' prompts criticism

Dan Grimmer

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