Diss Mercury

The Diss Mercury, along with its companion publication, the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury, began circulation in 1984. The Diss Mercury replaced the former South Norfolk News, while the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury evolved from the Wymondham portion of the Norwich Mercury. These newspapers quickly gained recognition, with the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury winning the title of the best free newspaper in the UK in 1988.

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Ex-binman who tried to fake army career facing sentence

3 weeks ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Peter Walsh

4 1/1 A former binman convicted of inventing a career in the British Army to avoid being jailed for a firearms offence is to be sentenced next month. Paul Berryman had tried to convince a jury at Norwich Crown Court he experienced a long and distinguished military career with the Parachute Regiment between 1979 and 2007.
Anger as UK drivers face £2,500 fines for avoiding potholes

1 month ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Matthew Evans

"If you have an accident while swerving round a pothole, it is likely you who will be held criminally liable" (Image: PA) Drivers could be fined up to £2,500 if their attempts to avoid potholes are seen as driving without due care and attention. Currently, there are no clear answers as to whether avoiding a pothole could be viewed as an exception to the rules.
Coronation Street legend to quit beloved ITV soap opera after 11 years

1 month ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Andrew Smart

This fan favourite will exit Coronation Street in yet-to-be-aired scenes on the ITV soap opera (Image: ITV) A Coronation Street legend is to quit the beloved ITV soap opera after 11 years on our screens. This comes as a number of well-liked characters prepare to exit the show in the coming weeks and months. Shelley King (who plays Yasmeen Nazir) will leave the programme in yet-to-be-aired scenes after making her debut in 2014.
Why was Meghan Markle's new Netflix series delayed? All to know

1 month ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Andrew Smart

Meghan Markle will be starring a new Netflix series called With Love, Meghan (Image: PA) With only hours to go before Meghan Markle's hotly anticipated Netflix series, many will be wondering why its release date was delayed. Originally, the programme was set for a January release but this was changed at the last minute because of unforeseen circumstances. If you're wondering why the show's premiere was moved, here is everything you need to know. What is With Love, Meghan about?
Mum reveals terminal cancer symptom that friends put down to being drunk

2 months ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Joshua Searle

A mum who was carried home on a night out was laughed at for being 'too drunk' - until it turned out to be bizarre terminal cancer symptom. (Image: Kennedy News and Media) A mum who was carried home when her foot 'bent outwards' on a night out was laughed at for being 'too drunk' - until it turned out to be bizarre terminal cancer symptom. Jade Collett was only 22 when she was on a night out with friends and began experiencing strange symptoms in her right foot.
AA reveals the most common motoring myths believed by UK drivers

2 months ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Andrew Smart

AA reveals common driving myths believed by UK motorists. (Image: Getty Images) There are dozens of driving myths believed by motorists across the country, making it difficult to know what rules are legitimate. This is why the motoring experts over at the Automobile Association (AA) have picked some of the most commonly believed myths to debunk. From eating while you drive to listening to music too loud, here are seven widely-believed myths debunked by the AA.
Aldi takes on London Fashion Week with new bin bag range

2 months ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Joshua Searle

Aldi teamed up with designer, Ethan Leyland, to create the new looks (Image: Louise D / Aldi) Supermarket Aldi has today released a new haute-couture collection for London Fashion Week, made out of black bin bags. The new fashion line titled, ‘Trash-Formations’, has been designed to take aim at the expensive high-fashion industry and showcase that true style doesn’t need to cost the earth.
Three people arrested after cannabis raid in Great Ellingham

2 months ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

Three arrests were made at an industrial unit in Great Ellingham (Image: Supplied) Three men have been arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered near Attleborough. Police carried out a raid at an industrial unit in West Carr Road, Great Ellingham, on Tuesday morning. A large number of cannabis plants were found at the site. The men who were arrested were taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
Military bosses call Norfolk man's 'Walter Mitty' soldier claims 'absolute rubbish'

2 months ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Peter Walsh

4 1/1 A man accused of pretending he had a distinguished army career to avoid being jailed for a firearms offence has had his claims branded "absolute rubbish" by senior military figures. Paul Berryman, 62, had admitted possessing a prohibited shotgun in November 2018 and was due to be sentenced the following year. That offence carries a mandatory prison sentence of five years unless there are exceptional circumstances.
People from Norfolk win nearly £1m in February's Premium Bonds prize draw

2 months ago | dissmercury.co.uk | Faye Minton

February's Premium Bonds prize draw winners have been revealed (Image: Newsquest) People living in Norfolk won almost £1 million in February's Premium Bonds prize draw. In total, 403 people took home a share of £990,000, averaging £2,462 per person. One lucky winner scooped a whopping £100,000 and two others won £50,000 each. A further five people won £25,000 and 15 people scooped £5,000 while hundreds more received £1,000.