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Ad Feature: Motability and Lorraine Morris getting disabled people moving

Lorraine Morris, a Motability specialist at Busseys in Norwich, takes real pride in helping disabled people find the right kind of car for their needs.

“Some people have no idea Motability exists,” says Lorraine Morris, Motability specialist at Busseys in Norwich.

Merry and bright: When Christmas lights will be switched on in your town

Late night Christmas shopping and lights in Norwich.
PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Five of the most unique properties you can rent in Norfolk on Airbnb

Unique Airbnb properties in Norfolk: LDF1 in Spooner Row and Winnie in Swanton Morely.

Revealed: The happiest district to live in the region

ONS figures reveal happiest place in the region.

V6 power real pick-up for Volkswagen Amarok

Volkswagen Amarok pick-up is getting V6 power with a new 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine.

Volkswagen to fore in towcar awards

Volkswagen Passat Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI SCR 4Motion 150PS is The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2017.

What’s on in Norfolk: Time warp back to the 70s at Great Yarmouth Film Festival

Toyah Wilcox will be appearing at the Great Yarmouth Film Festival this week. Photo: Mike Lyas

Review: Jane Austen’s classic story sparkles on stage at Norwich Theatre Royal

Pride and Prejudice by Regent's Park Theatre. The Bennet Family. Photo: Johan Persson

Review: Blossoms wow at The Waterfront during sold out show

Lifestyle

Five of the most unique properties you can rent in Norfolk on Airbnb

As accommodation giant Airbnb bids to break into the Norfolk tourism industry, we take a look at some of the most unique properties across the county that are currently listed on the website.

What’s on in Norfolk: Time warp back to the 70s at Great Yarmouth Film Festival

The cinema heritage and music of the 1970s will be celebrated at Great Yarmouth Film Festival this week - with a special appearance by singer/actor Toyah Wilcox.

Review: Jane Austen’s classic story sparkles on stage at Norwich Theatre Royal

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride and Prejudice is one of the best-loved novels of all time. So it’s another truth universally acknowledged that anyone who adapts the book for stage has a lot of responsibility resting on their shoulders.

Review: Blossoms wow at The Waterfront during sold out show

The Stockport sensations stopped off in Norwich last night as part of their biggest UK tour to date, much to the joy of local fans who simply couldn’t get enough.

10 places in Norwich where you can buy a pint for £3.50 or less

Chalk Hill brewery beers on display at the Coach and Horses, Thorpe Road, Norwich Photo: Steve Adams

As the weekend rolls around you might be thinking of heading into the city for a drink with friends, but where can you go that won’t break the bank? Here’s a look at some of the different pubs and bars you might not have thought to visit.

EDP Weddings

Brides-to-be will have the chance to win £6,000 wedding at Dunston show

For any Norfolk bride-to-be who has always imagined their perfect wedding day, the EDP Wedding Show is making dreams come true.

5 Norfolk companies creating wonderful wedding cakes

Wonderful wedding cakes, Showstoppers by Little Millie's, Sassa's Bespoke Cakes and Buns of Fun (L-R)

When planning your big day there are so many crucial details to get right, from choosing the best venue to selecting the perfect dress - but when it comes to the cake, these Norfolk bakers have got you covered.

Five of the most unusual Norfolk marriage proposals

Karl Hayward with his fiancee, Kirsty Hadley, after Karl proposed to Kirsty by a message over the tannoy at a Norwich City and Chelsea football match. Picture: Denise Bradley

February 29th is the day when, according to tradition, women can pop the question to their significant other. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of five of the most unusual wedding proposals in Norfolk.

Our top ten wedding planning trends of 2016

Dont forget to pick up todays paper your 24-page EDP Wedding Guide. Photo by Matt Brasnett

Here are our top ten trends to help keep things fresh and fun when planning a wedding.

Heritage

Diss transport auction sees Rolls Royce go under hammer for £46,000

A 1926 Rolls Royce among a Norfolk man’s large transport collection has sold at auction for £46,000 in Diss.

Watton Earth? Documents discovered at auction reveal 350 years of town’s history

Members of the Museum4Watton group have picked up 3,000 pages of documents containing 350 years of the towns history. Pictured are (L) Chris Hutchinson and chairman John Greenbrook. Picture: Ian Burt

After being gifted a model skeleton earlier this year, a museum group has inherited another fascinating slice of local history for its archives.

Campaigners are calling for communities to help save Norfolk’s pubs

Camra pub protection officer Neil Bowers at the former Ketts Tavern which he is unhappy about being turned into housing. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Campaigners are calling on their communities to help in the fight to save treasured pubs, landmarks and libraries as many have encountered difficulties safeguarding them.

Jail tour of former Blundeston Prison reveals what life is like behind bars

Blundeston Prison tour, September 2016. Pictures: ANDREW PAPWORTH

For 50 years it was a place which remained a mystery to the outside world unless you got on the wrong side of the law.

Cromer Town Council to discuss 1940s proposal

Sheringham was transported back in time for the 1940s weekend. Picture: ALLY McGILVRAY

Cromer could be the latest town to join North Norfolk’s annual 1940s weekend - to make it the biggest in the country.

Travel

Holt UK vs. Holt US: Where would you rather live?

The much loved Norfolk town of Holt has many charming features, that make it a great place for people to visit. Whilst its distinctive character can not easily be replicated, we take a look at its namesake, Holt, Michigan in America to see if the two are alike not just in name, but in nature.

Yarmouth UK vs. Yarmouth US: Where would you rather live?

Doughnuts in GY, UK and Yarmouth, Maine.

Despite sharing a name, (Great) Yarmouth in Norfolk is a world apart from Yarmouth in the northeasternmost US state, Maine. Despite the 14 hour transatlantic flight between them they are both coastal towns, but only one is home to Pleasure Beach!

Norwich UK vs. Norwich US: Where would you rather live?

Take a look across the pond at the UK city’s American counterpart. Norwich, Connecticut, known as ‘The Rose of New England’ is located 3379 miles from Norwich, UK and is a 13 hour flight. Yet, pictures of key landmarks reveal the two cities are more similar than you think.

Following in the footsteps of master painters in Normandy

Monet's Garden at Giverny. Photo: Fondation Claude Monet.

Normandy’s stunning landscapes and landmarks have enchanted the paintbrushes of Monet and many other painters. Arts correspondent EMMA KNIGHTS finds out more about the region’s role in the famous Impressionism art movement.

Ad Feature: 8 tricks to keep your car in mint condition

Wilco's eight tips to keep your car just like new.

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