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Joe Hadden

Joe Hadden is a reporter for both the Diss Express and Suffolk News, covering parts of Norfolk and Suffolk for his role.

Scout Group unleashes hundreds of rubber ducks into river as race returns

07 October 2022
Scout Group unleashes hundreds of rubber ducks into river as race returns

Scout Group unleashes hundreds of rubber ducks into river as race returns

07 October 2022

Hundreds of beavers, cubs and scouts celebrated the return of the first annual duck race since the pandemic.


MP lends his support to campaign against controversial solar project

03 October 2022
MP lends his support to campaign against controversial solar project

MP lends his support to campaign against controversial solar project

03 October 2022

Dr Dan Poulter did not mince his words – branding the “piecemeal” development as “completely unacceptable".


Tennis player courts a 12-hour fundraising challenge in memory of former boss

18 September 2022
Tennis player courts a 12-hour fundraising challenge in memory of former boss

Tennis player courts a 12-hour fundraising challenge in memory of former boss

18 September 2022

“He was a great guy to be around – you could go to him with anything. An all-round inspirational, genuinely kind man.”


Firefighters called from neighbouring counties as workshop is engulfed in flames

02 September 2022
Firefighters called from neighbouring counties as workshop is engulfed in flames

Firefighters called from neighbouring counties as workshop is engulfed in flames

02 September 2022

Traffic measures have been put in place to deal with smoke billowing overhead


Newlyweds recreate big day at care home for grandparents

30 August 2022
Newlyweds recreate big day at care home for grandparents

Newlyweds recreate big day at care home for grandparents

30 August 2022

Norman and Shirley Howard were treated to a surprise wedding anniversary after they were unable to make their granddaughter's big day


Poster campaign begins in opposition to 223-acre solar farm

19 August 2022
Poster campaign begins in opposition to 223-acre solar farm

Poster campaign begins in opposition to 223-acre solar farm

19 August 2022

Dan Poulter MP has also weighed in to the ongoing controversy over what promises to be one of Britain's largest solar farms


For-sale farmhouse drums up interest due to unique feature

11 August 2022
For-sale farmhouse drums up interest due to unique feature

For-sale farmhouse drums up interest due to unique feature

11 August 2022

The property has gone to market with an asking price of £1.5million


Town rallies behind victims of coffee shop burglary

05 August 2022
Town rallies behind victims of coffee shop burglary

Town rallies behind victims of coffee shop burglary

05 August 2022

Thieves stole a coffee machine, grinder and other equipment from the Majestic Hare Apothecary –totalling upwards of £5,000


Residents' fury at planning application for 223-acre solar farm

05 August 2022
Residents' fury at planning application for 223-acre solar farm

Residents' fury at planning application for 223-acre solar farm

05 August 2022

The project promises to be the second largest solar farm in Britain


Suffolk couple dazzle Prince Charles and Camilla with flower display

02 August 2022
Suffolk couple dazzle Prince Charles and Camilla with flower display

Suffolk couple dazzle Prince Charles and Camilla with flower display

02 August 2022

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were full of praise for Tim and Eileen Tordoff's display last week


Man finally reunited with uncle's old Post Office van

29 July 2022
Man finally reunited with uncle's old Post Office van

Man finally reunited with uncle's old Post Office van

29 July 2022

A chance encounter led to Robert Fiebelkorn being reunited with his uncle's 1939 Morris Minor Post Office van.


Witness describes latest field fire to erupt in Waveney Valley

25 July 2022
Witness describes latest field fire to erupt in Waveney Valley

Witness describes latest field fire to erupt in Waveney Valley

25 July 2022

Red hot ambers could be seen floating through the air following yesterday's blaze


Bracelet belonging to American airman returned to family after 80 years

06 June 2022
Bracelet belonging to American airman returned to family after 80 years

Bracelet belonging to American airman returned to family after 80 years

06 June 2022

A bracelet belonging to Richard Francis, which was found by a metal detectorist last year, has returned stateside courtesy of Air Force One


Primary school pupils given top honour of carrying Festival of Suffolk torch

27 May 2022
Primary school pupils given top honour of carrying Festival of Suffolk torch

Primary school pupils given top honour of carrying Festival of Suffolk torch

27 May 2022

Pupils carried the torch as it made its 588-mile journey across towns and villages in Suffolk to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee


Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

19 May 2022
Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

Councillor offers alternate proposals for controversial pylon project

19 May 2022

The controversial plans will see 50-metre-high pylons built along the A140


Councillor criticises NHS for lack of mental health support following suicide attempt

16 May 2022
Councillor criticises NHS for lack of mental health support following suicide attempt

Councillor criticises NHS for lack of mental health support following suicide attempt

16 May 2022

Stuart Warren has criticised the trust for allegedly not offering him any mental health support after he attempted to take his own life


Residents to cycle to Buckingham Palace to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

26 April 2022
Residents to cycle to Buckingham Palace to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Residents to cycle to Buckingham Palace to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

26 April 2022

Five residents are preparing to cycle more than 100 miles from Suffolk to Buckingham Palace to raise money to save their village’s medieval Church


Council bans HGVs passing through town centre

02 April 2022
Council bans HGVs passing through town centre

Council bans HGVs passing through town centre

02 April 2022

Campaigners have welcomed the commitment to ban lorries from passing through busy market streets after years of campaigning by residents


Student running 27 miles in as many days to raise money for mental health charity

14 March 2022
Student running 27 miles in as many days to raise money for mental health charity

Student running 27 miles in as many days to raise money for mental health charity

14 March 2022

Takara Allum has raised more than £480 so far after taking on the 27/27 challenge for the second year running


Village bids farewell to much-loved postie of over 20 years

23 February 2022
Village bids farewell to much-loved postie of over 20 years

Village bids farewell to much-loved postie of over 20 years

23 February 2022

Dozens of villagers came out to give a send-off to Peter Knights over the weekend to thank him for more than two decades of service.