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A floral tribute to a fallen hero at the Light DragoonsLight Dragoon killed in Helmand blast

05/07/2009 17:32:00

A Norfolk-based soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday during a major British assault on Taliban strongholds. A member of the Light Dragoons, based in Swanton Morley, near Dereham, died in an explosion as the regiment battled to seize the initiative from insurgents in Helmand Province.

Swanton Morley carnival parade, with parish council chairman Roger Atterwill.Swanton Morley Carnival marks historic US link

05/07/2009 19:21:00

A Norfolk village celebrated its historic links to one of the greatest US presidents with a sun-drenched American-themed carnival on Independence Day. Swanton Morley was home to the ancestors of Abraham Lincoln before a branch of the family set sail for the New World and the village has been commemorating the 200th anniversary of the president's birth this year.

Police investigate serious sexual assault in Yarmouth

05/07/2009 11:45:00

A young woman was sexually assaulted in Yarmouth in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Light Dragoon killed in Helmand blast

05/07/2009 17:32:00

A Norfolk-based soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday during a major British assault on Taliban strongholds. A member of the Light Dragoons, based in Swanton Morley, near Dereham, died in an explosion as the regiment battled to seize the initiative from insurgents in Helmand Province.

Lifeboats help boat stuck under bridge

05/07/2009 16:10:00

Two lifeboats have launched this afternoon to help a boat which has got stuck under a bridge in Yarmouth. The Yarmouth lifeboat and the Gorleston inshore lifeboat launched at about 3.

Dead fish in Dereham may have been storm victims

04/07/2009 16:26:00

Environment officials believe the deaths of shoals of small fish in a river in Dereham could have been caused by recent flash floods. About 50 dead fish including minnows and sticklebacks were washed up on riverbanks near the Ted Ellis Walk this morning.

Paramedics rescue pensioner from house fire

04/07/2009 14:59:00

A householder was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation following a fire at a property at Great Ellingham, near Attleborough, this morning . Firefighters from Hingham and Attleborough were called to the address in Chequers Lane just before 8am on Saturday after a small blaze was reported in the loft space.

Radio 4 star launches Southwold radio station

04/07/2009 14:48:00

A veteran broadcaster presented a special show today to mark a community radio station's launch on to the airwaves of north Suffolk. Radio 4 star Libby Purves was at the official launch of Blyth Valley Radio's new FM station, Blyth105 FM, at the station's studio at St Felix School, near Southwold.

Elvis impersonator Mark FitchNorfolk Elvis impersonator set to meet his Trafalgar

04/07/2009 09:53:00

He is refusing to be all shook up, but when Elvis impersonator Mark Fitch heads to London on July 16 it will be a stage with a difference. The 39-year-old, who is already making a name for himself performing some of the King's greatest hits around the county, has won a spot on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square as part of 'Angel of the North' artist Anthony Gormley' latest work 'One and Other' which from Monday will see the spot occupied for 24/7 for 100 consecutive days by members of the public standing on it for one hour at a time.

Royal Norfolk Show could expand to three daysNorfolk Show could run for three days

04/07/2009 07:00:00

The Royal Norfolk Show could be extended to three days in the future - but only if the sums were to add up in advance and the additional day was justified by a large increase in the overall visitor numbers, show organisers said last night.

Eloise PeekInquest verdict on horse-loving Ellie, 11

04/07/2009 06:27:00

The death of an 11-year-old “exuberant” girl who died after being kicked by a horse while she was feeding her pony was accidental, an inquest has heard.

Hot weather is affecting the sealsNorfolk seals getting grumpy in the heat

04/07/2009 06:26:00

It's not just people who get a touch more tetchy than usual in a heatwave. Seals can also get stroppy when the mercury soars - leaving rescuers bracing themselves for an influx of abandoned pups fleeing strife out on the sandbanks.

Genome centre officially openedNorfolk genome centre officially opened

04/07/2009 06:26:00

Breeding new drought resistant crops and protecting livestock from exotic diseases are just two of the areas which could be developed by staff at the new £13.

Roy Hudd and Gloria Hunniford at the auctionRoy Hudd memorabilia auctioned for charity

04/07/2009 06:14:00

Treasured mementoes from the golden era of music hall went under the hammer as entertainer Roy Hudd sold personal possessions to raise money for a charity dear to his heart.

Norfolk police hit drivers with more on-the-spot fines

04/07/2009 06:00:00

Thousands more Norfolk motorists were punished for traffic offences over the last year as police doubled the number of on-the-spot fines issued as part of a tough new approach to improving road safety.

Fire fighters tackle the ElmHill blazeFire at Elm Hill in Norwich

03/07/2009 18:04:00

One of Norwich's most historic streets was hit by fire after a blaze started in a hair salon tumble dryer.

Top Portuguese officials visit Swaffham

03/07/2009 17:32:00

A consul service could soon be provided for Portuguese migrant workers in East Anglia. It was among the initiatives suggested as Portuguese Consul Macedo Leao and the local Consular representative Antonio Choca visited Swaffham.

How good is your Norfolk GP?

03/07/2009 16:35:00

Most Norfolk people are happy with the service from their GP, according to a survey which gives a snapshot of how patients feel at every surgery in the region.

Thefts in Docking and Burnham Market

03/07/2009 16:02:00

Cars have been broken into in two more villages after a spate of thefts in Hunstanton last weekend. Two cars in Docking and two in Burnham Market were targeted on Monday night, police said today.

Man in stable condition after crash

03/07/2009 15:45:00

A 24-year-old man is in hospital with head and chest injuries after a crash on the A47 last night. The accident, between a silver Toyota Celica and a white Mitsubishi L200 pickup, happened just before 6.

RAF Merlin helicopterSlideshow: Helicopter surprise for excited pupils

03/07/2009 15:09:00

It's not every day an RAF helicopter lands at your school. So the appearance of a Merlin helicopter - the height of aviation technology - was an exciting bonus for pupils during a special science lesson to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Downham Preparatory School.

Accolade for Salthouse 09 curator

03/07/2009 14:16:00

Norfolk-raised art curator Simon Martin has received the perfect present days before his 30th birthday.

Mystery as new academy head quits

03/07/2009 13:33:00

Norwich's first academy was described as being “in limbo” last night after the sudden departure of its principal. It is understood millionaire businessman Graham Dacre, who put in nearly £2m to be sponsor of the Open Academy in north Norwich, made the announcement about Lindsay Knight at a hastily-convened assembly.

Lyndsay Knight - has left the Open AcademyMystery as Norwich academy head quits

03/07/2009 12:19:00

Norwich's first academy was described as being “in limbo” today after the sudden departure of its principal.

Pink ladies gear up for tractor run

03/07/2009 12:18:00

Dozens of pink decorated tractors will be taking to the roads of south Norfolk on Sunday to raise thousands of pounds for breast cancer research and awareness.

Giant teddy bears take over village

03/07/2009 12:16:00

A Norfolk village is set to be taken over by more than a hundred giant teddy bears on Saturday as part of a two week fundraising event. The life-sized straw filled creations will be popping up across Great Ellingham, near Attleborough, for the village's annual teddy bear trail.

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