Home   News   Article Work on a major 4,000-home development that would double the population of a Norfolk town has been delayed again The Attleborough Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE) has been in the pipeline for years with outline plans first lodged submitted to Breckland Council by Ptarmigan Land in 2017 and approved in 2020 While the project was initially expected to get under way last summer the target was pushed back to early this year due to various delays But Homes England has now confirmed work is not due to start until autumn as it struggles with “refining the design” and getting contractors on board The government agency owns the first parcel of land earmarked for development which will include a total of 4,000 houses The first phase of the Attleborough SUE will see up to 1,200 homes built on the site which spans a total of 536 acres – equivalent to around 300 football pitches While outline planning permission has already been granted for the project the designs have not been finalised and this has resulted in the start date for works being repeatedly pushed back Charming market town Attleborough has been turning heads thanks to its period homes, community spirit and nifty commuter links. 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Whether you want to leave your feedback, ask a question or need help - click here to get in touch with us Reader Treats Terms & ConditionsRead our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions here For the thousands who converged on London for a record-breaking run at the weekend the atmosphere is one you only understand once there for yourself More than 56,000 runners crossed the finish line at the 2025 London Marathon on Sunday – a new world record for the famous street race participants were driven on by the support of the vast crowds of supporters lining the streets and the myriad of charitable causes they were raising money for who finished the 26.2-mile route in five hours and 16 minutes The 47-year-old raised £1,400 money for Dove Dementia Cafe which meets once a month at Diss United Reformed Church and was co-founded by his mother Completing her first marathon was Steph Callen who raised hundreds of pounds for Redwings Horse Sanctuary in the process She said: “I feel so incredibly proud to have completed the London Marathon and to have raised £650 for Redwings “What with the hot weather and picking up a knee injury so close to the big day it was not the fastest run (six hours and 39 minutes) but I did it and was so happy to reach the finish.” Also hitting London’s tarmac for the first time was Taila Taylor Ms Taylor was raising money for the National Autistic Society as her three-year-old daughter raised more than £1,800 for her chosen cause adding that it was an incredible spectacle to be a part of She said: “It was challenging but the atmosphere was incredible and does carry you through “The kindness and generosity of strangers offering sweets and words of support was so heartwarming “I have already entered the ballot for 2026 hoping to have the opportunity to do it all again.” a promise between a former British ambassador to Iran and a hostage in captivity was fulfilled when he was in his post in the Middle East while the latter spent his final months in an Iranian prison Mr Ashoori had been incarcerated as a political prisoner for four-and-a-half years they would run the London Marathon side-by-side and this year they did it Anoosheh was a hero – I was so proud to run alongside him “It meant so much to us to fulfil our pledge and we are grateful for the support in raising funds and awareness for Hostage International.” The pair finished the course in six hours and 21 minutes Mr Ashoori added: “I am so proud that we finished and raised so much for the charity we know the value you place on trusted local journalism At the Diss Express we are committed to delivering the very best coverage from our communities and we can only do this with the support of our readers By becoming a subscriber you not only support us in this mission including unlimited access to ad-lite websites and digital editions of all our weekly newspapers You can find out more about subscriptions here Use the promo code KEVINHURST to get an annual subscription for less than £25 - we really appreciate your support This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website Work has begun on installing new wayfinding signage in Attleborough town centre helping residents and visitors navigate the area more easily Delivered by Breckland Council with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund the project will see 19 signs placed at key locations to improve accessibility and highlight the town's rich heritage Breckland Council's Executive Member for Economic Development and Growth said:"This investment in new signage is a fantastic step forward for Attleborough making it easier for visitors and residents alike to explore all that this historic market town has to offer By improving navigation and highlighting key attractions we are ensuring that people can fully appreciate the rich history and vibrant character of Attleborough." said: "this investment in Attleborough is most welcome and yet another commendable example of partnership working for the benefit of our community".  The signage has been developed in consultation with local stakeholders Ownership and maintenance will be shared between Attleborough Town Council and Norfolk Highways Installation is scheduled to take place throughout March