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Elizabeth TrussElizabeth Truss accused of hypocrisy and deceit as new revelations emerge

Elizabeth Truss was charged with hypocrisy and deceit yesterday, and her threat of de-selection in SW Norfolk increased, after another aspect of her troubled political background came to light.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff who will be appearing at Cromer and Lowestoft.Strictly stars head to Norfolk and Suffolk

Two of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing are waltzing their way to Norfolk and Suffolk next spring for two seaside shows. Sultry Siberian Kristina Rihanoff and American Brian Fortuna will be leaving their celebrity partners behind and bring a dancing double act to theatres at Cromer and Lowestoft.

A dress rehearsal for the Thursford SpectacularSlideshow: Thursford Spectacular

It's the £8m Christmas present to Norfolk's economy from a unique festive show staged in converted farm buildings in a tiny village. The spin-offs from the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, which opens today and runs until December 23, has become such a major economic force that it even has even been given its own name - the Thursford Effect.

EACH Charity branded Norwich City football shirts unveiled at Norwich City Football ground supported by Aviva
THis picture shows L-r  Jeremy Goss (NCFC) / Simon Hempsall (EACH) / Carl Brooks (EACH) / Nick Gibbs (Aviva)Children's hospice clinches Canaries shirt honour

In a week's time the Norwich City players will be walking out on to the pitch at Carrow Road wearing shirts bearing the logo of a children's hospice. Yesterday the one-off shirts featuring the logo of the East Anglian Children's Hospice at Quidenham were unveiled at Carrow Road.

Book reflects on Sheringham's wartime history

It was a wartime scare at Sheringham that fuelled fears of an enemy gas attack. Dozens of silver foil packets containing a mysterious white powder were found by patrolling soldiers scattered across the seaside town.

Crackdown on school truancy in Yarmouth

More than 100 parents in the Great Yarmouth area had an unwelcome knock on their door this week during a clampdown on truant pupils. From Tuesday to yesterday police and Norfolk County Council school attendance officers visited the homes of pupils who had failed to turn up for their lessons.

Roy Francis at the Wells Walsingham Light Railway.New locomotive for Wells rail line

A second purpose-built locomotive is set to steam along one of North Norfolk's most famed scenic railways after the project pulled in a £38,300 grant. The Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, the longest 10.

Outgoing chief constable Ian McPhersonChief Constable will not have to repay relocation cash

The chairman of Norfolk's police authority has defended the county's outgoing chief constable after calls were made for him to repay part of his £70,000 relocation package.

Boxing shorts burglar appears in court for sentence

A drunken burglar dressed in just boxer shorts and socks was left empty-handed after trying to steal items from his former girlfriend and two friends, a court heard.

Elizabeth Truss accused of hypocrisy and deceit as new revelations emerge

Elizabeth Truss was charged with hypocrisy and deceit yesterday, and her threat of de-selection in SW Norfolk increased, after another aspect of her troubled political background came to light.

The giant tree outside the ForumNorwich gets a monster Christmas tree

It may not be quite as tall as the monster tree in London Trafalgar Square, but Norwich's version is not far off. The 60ft (18m) Christmas tree was put up outside the Forum just after midnight on Saturday and will be the centrepiece of the city's Christmas celebrations.

Hundreds of homes set for Dereham area

Proposals for hundreds of new homes on sites in Dereham, Swanton Morley and Shipdham have come under the spotlight from councillors. The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a far-reaching planning blueprint looking at how Breckland will grow over the next 16 years and sites for development in the three communities were examined during the latest phase of the consultation.

Sue BradyCoroner's warning after police worker's death

A coroner has warned drivers to check the condition of their tyres after an inquest heard insufficient tread led to a crash which killed a popular police authority worker.

James NiblockFears for missing man

Fears have been raised for the safety of a 79-year-old man from Taverham, near Norwich, who has been missing since yesterday afternoon

Norfolk police warning over metal thefts

Householders and businesses in the city and across the county have been urged by police to guard against becoming victims of metal theft this winter. Norfolk Constabulary's Operation RADAR Team recorded a drop of more than 50pc in the number of such incidents between July 2008 and June 2009 compared with the same period the previous year.

Grieving mum Elizabeth ChantMother's grief over soldier's killing

He was the epitome of the British army regimental sergeant major who would gladly lay down his life for his men and expect the highest soldiering standards in return.

Poster campaign champion's Norfolk's strengths

A campaign is using some of the county's most famous faces to champion Norfolk as a world class business and holiday destination. The World Class: Normal for Norfolk Campaign was launched in September this year by Norfolk County Council.

Sue BradyWorn tyre led to A11 crash tragedy

A coroner has warned drivers to check their tyres after an inquest heard insufficient tread led to a crash which killed a popular police authority worker.

Concerned day centre users at a public meeting.'Save our centres' plea at stormy Norwich meeting

Elderly people braved the elements to deliver a no-nonsense “save our day centres” message. They were among dozens of people at a Norwich public meeting to debate the possible closure of two city day centres - the Essex Rooms and Silver Rooms - and the withdrawal of two days of services at Hempnall Mill at Hempnall.

Norfolk County Council cabinet reshuffle

The political team in charge of Norfolk County Council has had a shake-up with three new members of the ruling cabinet. Swaffham councillor Ann Steward has taken over as cabinet member for economic development, which means she will resign her position as the portfolio holder for planning on Breckland Council.

Public urged to join Norfolk rave crackdown

The public was today urged to spot the signs of illegal raves across Norfolk as police warned dance party organisers of a “zero-tolerance” approach. Chief Supt Tony Cherington said officers would be deploying extra resources throughout the weekend to “prevent, disrupt and close down” any raves.

Fire at new Sheringham Sainsbury's store

Work on building the new Sainsbury's supermarket at Sheringham was halted temporarily today when a small fire broke out in the freezer room. Twenty people working in the former Woolworth's store in the High Street were evacuated, at 2.

Worlingham crash woman re-bailed

A Lowestoft woman who answered her bail today following a collision which left eight children in hospital has been re-bailed. A 21-year-old Beccles man was also injured in the incident, which happened on Lowestoft Road in Worlingham near Beccles.

Trumpeter to play at 50th Remebrance Day service

When the Last Post rings out on Remembrance Day it always brings a mixture of pride and sorrow. But in one Norfolk village on Sunday it will also herald a memorable milestone for the lone musician behind the poignant call.

MPs back EDP's Golden Mile initiative

By STEVE DOWNES, Education correspondent A red, gold and blue coalition of the region's MPs last night urged more schools to sign up to the EDP's groundbreaking Golden Mile.

Police defend restraining action against soldier - court

Police last night denied using excessive force when arresting a young soldier just back from Afghanistan during a fight at a Norfolk carnival. A court heard that Jamie Colebrooke, 24, was subjected to “quite a severe beating” by police officers with batons on the night of Sheringham carnival.

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