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Man found dead in Great Yarmouth
Police have sealed off St Nicholas Road in Great Yarmouth this afternoon after a man’s body was found.
Munhaven care home in Mundesley holds 1960s day to mark Dementia Awareness week
Hippies, Mary Quant mini skirts and good old prawn cocktail helped take residents in a north Norfolk care home on a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s today.
UPDATE & PICTURE GALLERY: Costessey blaze was “accidental”
Fire officials have confirmed this morning that the blaze which destroyed valuable racing cars and priceless family heirlooms in Costessey last night was started accidentally.
Wind farms at Chiplow and Stanhoe granted planning permission today after energy companies win appeals
Two energy companies have won appeals and been granted planning permission to build wind farms within two miles of each other in north-west Norfolk.
Labour shadow minister Karen Buck launches safe haven plan at Hellesdon High School in Norwich
A shadow minister was in Norwich today (Thursday) to launch plans for schools to be used as a ‘safe haven’ for young people.
- New gym club to open at former Habitat store in Norwich
- New charity shop opens in Dereham to support Norfolk Hospice Tapping House
- A1075 reopened after car accident at Wayland Wood, near Watton
- Baby drowns in garden pond in Rackheath
- Former Waveney District councillor for Worlingham Andrew Draper handed suspended prison sentence for stun gun offence
- Norfolk blood bikes praised by Elizabeth Truss MP after receiving donation from Swaffham Waitrose
- Lowestoft College gains first award
- Picture gallery: Hundreds of Norwich youngsters take part in the Tesco Great School Run
- Campaigners celebrate after application for 3G phone mast in Thorpe St Andrew is turned down
- Lucky escape for the hedgehog found in King’s Lynn with his head stuck in a tin
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BREAKING NEWS: Cromer crab factory to close this summer
A battle to save Cromer’s closure-threatened crab factory has been lost, after bosses today, Thursday, confirmed it would shut this summer with the loss of 109 jobs.
North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb lays out government’s latest Post Office shake up
In his new role as business minister, North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb has responsibility for postal affairs and this week revealed his and the government’s plans for the future of the Post Office. But in Norfolk the proposals have already met with some scepticism. LUCY CLAPHAM reports.
Great Yarmouth-based Seajacks adds another vessel to its fleet
The managing director of Great Yarmouth-based Seajacks said the delivery of its new vessel has cemented the firm as one of the leading operators of self-propelled jack-up vessels in Europe.
Langham Glass could move into Fakenham
A well-known glass manufacturing business is seeking planning permission to move into the heart of Fakenham.
Anglia Farmers launches finance scheme to support members
Bosses at Anglia Farmers have launched a new finance scheme aimed at helping members gain quick access to short term funds of at least £5000 to pay for purchases through the buyers’ co-operative.
- Accountant notches up proud day at Palace
- Keystone: Finance for Private Companies
- New Anglia launches bid to listen to businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk
- Clinton Cards unveils first wave of store closures - but Norfolk outlets spared so far
- Norwich businessman’s online venture to provide healthy dinners for dogs
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Original painting inspires creative pupils at Heather Avenue Infant School in Hellesdon
Creative pupils in Hellesdon have been inspired by an original work of art brought to their school ahead of their very own exhibition.
- Nigel Kennedy receives three standing ovations at Norwich Theatre Royal
- Dinosaurs visit children at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Students make films about Norfolk and Norwich Festival shows
- VIDEO: Musicians and dancers from Rian perform outside St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich
- Norwich museums come alive at night
- Expert gardener Bob Flowerdew at Open Gardens event at Rushall, near Harleston
- Olympic medallist and famed black power hero John Carlos heading to Cinema City in Norwich
- PHOTO GALLERY: Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster variety show gives festival a flying start
- Halesworth teenager is star in the making
- Coronation Street star Nigel Pivaro to appear in pantomime at Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre
- Thorpe St Andrew jubilee beacon is tested for big day
- Old phone box at Plumstead near Holt converted to Jubilee exhibition space
- Mini master chefs from Gresham’s in Holt could be serving the Queen to celebrate Diamond Jubilee
- Goblets for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee babies go into kiln at Cley
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- Turkey: Impact of the past and a busy new empire
- Tales from the ‘floating garden’ of Macaronesia
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Young band, The Easy Brothers, set to play five Jubilee gigs in 48 hours
A young South Norfolk-based band are set to play five gigs in the space of 48 hours as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Olympic bronze medallist and black power hero John Carlos visits Norwich
Olympic 200m bronze medallist and black power hero John Carlos is in Norwich tonight.
Local people take to the Norwich Theatre Royal stage for 100pc Norfolk show
One hundred Norfolk people took to the Norwich Theatre Royal stage yesterday for the opening night of a show celebrating our county.
Shania wins ASHS Got Talent contest at Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston
A high school talent contest in south Norfolk wowed the audience at a sellout final.
Norfolk and Norwich Threshold Theatre Group to bring the Little Shop of Horrors musical to Norwich Playhouse
The Norfolk and Norwich Threshold Theatre Group (NNTTG) is bringing the Little Shop of Horrors musical to Norwich Playhouse next month.
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Young band, The Easy Brothers, set to play five Jubilee gigs in 48 hours
A young South Norfolk-based band are set to play five gigs in the space of 48 hours as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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- GALLERY: Celtic fans in Norwich in force for Adam Drury testimonial
- Ambulance called to Norwich pub after Celtic supporter suffers minor head injury
- Family of footballer fighting for his life after crash near Norwich ‘touched and overwhelmed’ by messages of support
- Norwich-born businessman Matthew Newbury to appear on tonight’s Secret Millionaire programme
- Norwich City striker Grant Holt in talks over his future
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Norwich City youngster George Francomb signs a contract extension
Norwich City defender George Francomb has agreed a new deal to stay at Carrow Road.
Norwich keeper John Ruddy reveals long-term England plan
Norwich City keeper John Ruddy is targeting a long international career after linking up with his new England team-mates ahead of this summer’s European Championships.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pulls out of Aston Villa manager race, according to reports
Norwich boss Paul Lambert is back on Aston Villa’s radar after red-hot bookmakers’ favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last night reportedly pulled out of the running to replace Alex McLeish at Villa Park.
Your photos of Celtic fans in Norwich
The green and white army of Celtic fans took over Norwich yesterday on a fun-packed day for the city.
Norwich City Hall of Famer Adam Drury enjoys a night to remember against Celtic
For a man far more comfortable in the shadows, Adam Drury deserved his starring role in the spotlight.
- GALLERY: Adam Drury revels in his special ‘surreal’ night at Carrow Road
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Bravery comes in many forms in the sporting world. It’s often what separates those who become champions and those who don’t.
Picture gallery: Hundreds of Norwich youngsters take part in the Tesco Great School Run
The sun shone brightly thousands of youngsters ran, jogged and walked their way around one of Norwich’s most historic parks.
Promotion delight deserved, but where now for Step Four-bound King’s Lynn Town?
Gary Setchell probably punched the air when he found out King’s Lynn Town had been promoted to Step Four of the non-league ladder last week, and who can blame him?
Norfolk Alliance Premier: Skipper Lanchester refuses to get carried away after Downham go second
Downham Town captain Duncan Lanchester is refusing to get carried away after his side hammered last season’s Norfolk Alliance Premier Division runners-up Sprowston by 111 runs on Saturday.
Photo Gallery: Elite League: King’s Lynn Stars 58, Wolverhampton Wolves 35
King’s Lynn grabbed three valuable Elite League points by breezing to victory against a struggling Wolverhampton side at the Norfolk Arena tonight.
- Veteran Screen admits he never expected to ride for King’s Lynn Stars ahead of home debut
- Olympic bronze medallist and black power hero John Carlos visits Norwich
- Setchell admits holding ‘positive’ talks with Spriggs about return to King’s Lynn Town
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Picture gallery: Hundreds of Norwich youngsters take part in the Tesco Great School Run
The sun shone brightly thousands of youngsters ran, jogged and walked their way around one of Norwich’s most historic parks.
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- Hethersett has its own Olympic torch
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BREAKING NEWS: Cromer crab factory to close this summer
A battle to save Cromer’s closure-threatened crab factory has been lost, after bosses today, Thursday, confirmed it would shut this summer with the loss of 109 jobs.
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