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Norfolk gangmaster from Thetford jailed for 18 months for evading payments
A Norfolk gangmaster who ran a profitable wholesale company supplying herbs grown by Norfolk farmers has been jailed for 18 months for evading more than £350,000 by failing to make any returns for his thriving business, which was said to have a £1.6 million trading profit.
Plans lodged for 200 homes near Norwich City football club’s Carrow Road stadium
Plans to breathe new life into the area around Norwich City Football Club’s stadium by building more than 200 homes have been lodged with the city council.
PICTURE GALLERY: Troops with the Light Dragoons train near Thetford
Norfolk-based soldiers have been training near Thetford ahead of possible return to Afghanistan later in the year.
Rare Rupert the Bear find for Oulton Broad couple
He is the beloved storybook character whose adventures enshrined him as a national treasure.
Woman in Beccles dies in fire despite heroic rescue attempt
A woman has died in Beccles after a fire in her bungalow.
- Senior RAF Marham officer thinks Joint Strike Fighter coming to base would be “superb”
- Hundreds attend Tesco store consultation in Swaffham
- Out-of-hours GP failed to answer calls in London...as he was in Norfolk
- Teenage driver cut free from car crash in Wymondham this morning
- Couple apply to renovate fire damaged house in Dereham
- Norwich dentist to treat London 2012 Olympics athletes
- 200 tonnes of straw catch fire in Snetterton barn
- Sad day as Norwich Crown Court loggers take a final bow
- Prisoner Andrew Farndon captured by police after escaping from West Suffolk Hospital
- Charity night for Norwich’s Cots for Tots appeal
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Norfolk businesses urged to compete for Olympics contracts as figures show the county is so far missing out on a London 2012 financial bonanza
Businesses across Norfolk are being urged to make a last-minute dash for Olympic Games contracts as figures suggest firms in the county are missing out on the promised London 2012 financial bonanza.
Norfolk vintage tractor event gathers pace
Dozens of tractor enthusiasts will be heading for the Norfolk showground at Costessey this spring.
Demand for beans boost for region’s growers
Demand from the Middle East for human-consumption beans continues unabated as another cargo of beans was shipped from Lincolnshire.
Fakenham firm set to make Tango and Guinness chocolates
The group which owns Fakenham-based chocolate maker Kinnerton has won a licence to create Tango and Guinness chocolates.
It’s challenging time for caring farming charity
Regional welfare officer Sally Hubbard is the face of farming’s oldest charity as she travels across the eastern counties from her home in West Norfolk.
- Waveney Valley launches ‘green’ milk at farm gate
- Farm minister must back East Anglia’s sugar industry
- Bright future for East Anglia’s beet growers
- Incomes drop for pig and poultry producers
- City College Norwich scheme praised by government ministers
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Win tickets to Horrible Histories’ Terrible Tudors at Norwich Theatre Royal
It’s all a far cry from your traditional History classroom, dusty textbooks and dull documentaries, these horrible characters actually come to life! Running from February 20-24 the much loved Horrible Histories stage show will bring both The Terrible Tudors and The Vile Victorians to the Norwich Theatre Royal.
Big Brother and struggle for justice feature in play at North Walsham’s Paston Sixth Form College
A play at Paston Sixth Form College is exploring the themes of Big Brother, surveillance and the individual's struggle for justice.
Youngsters prepare for Cinderella panto at Hoveton
Fast dance routines and upbeat songs are taken in their stride, as some of the younger chorus members from the Wherry Entertainers, rehearse for their forthcoming pantomime Cinderella.
Drama on a plate to be served up at Wymondham Central Hall
Four new short plays will be performed at Wymondham Central Hall for Four by Four’s latest drama production.
- Thin Lizzy tribute act returns to Diss Corn Hall
- South Norfolk Council’s Olympic-themed film festival
- Beeston Hall School performers will give audience a real taste of Willy Wonka’s wonderful world
- Hamsters bring their farewell tour to Blakeney
- Time running out for discounted tickets to Blickling Hall classical music concert and Spitfire display
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Family fun also gets royal assent
Mark Nicholls checks in to the historic Christopher Hotel in Eton for a family mini-break of castles, river cruises and Lego.
- Flipping good fun with lovely Lester
- 40 years of magical Disney memories
- Ice and easy in Alaska’s ‘Last Frontier’
- Lanzarote is a truly beautiful island
- From Eddie the Eagle to grizzly bears
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Toyota Avensis so dependable and durable
Iain Dooley, PA senior motoring writer, looks at the worthy attributes of Toyota’s dependable Avensis.
- Honda’s new Civic good clean fun
- Dealership keeps DanceEast on move
- Better with a capital B
- Crossing the divide with Citroen SUV
- Hyundai i40 a real Tourer de force
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- Norwich City’s new midfielder Howson targets injury comeback within the month
- Today’s Norwich Pub of the Week is the Heath House, a community pub
- Why I'd ban mobile phones in schools
- Ken Bates ‘astonished’ at Norwich City’s ‘no brainer’ Jonny Howson offer
- No lack of options for Norwich City boss Paul Lambert at West Brom
- First pictures of Caterham’s 2012 F1 charger revealed
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- Out-of-hours GP failed to answer calls in London...as he was in Norfolk
- Real-life Downton Abbey rediscovered in Norfolk
- Norwich City boss Lambert adopts a vow of silence
- Prisoner Andrew Farndon captured by police after escaping from West Suffolk Hospital
- Norwich City boss Lambert wants to finish West Brom FA Cup tie at the first attempt
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FA Cup match coverage: West Brom v Norwich City
Norwich City travel to West Brom today in the fourth round of the FA Cup (3pm) and you can follow the game, and join in, at www.pinkun.com/live
Norwich City boss Lambert adopts a vow of silence
Paul Lambert has a sure-fire tactic for avoiding any potential January raids on his squad – keep the phone switched off.
Norwich City boss Lambert wants to finish West Brom FA Cup tie at the first attempt
Paul Lambert insists whoever carries the Norwich City flag into battle this afternoon is good enough to edge the third part of the club’s trilogy with West Brom in the FA Cup fourth round tie at the Hawthorns.
Norwich City’s new midfielder Howson targets injury comeback within the month
You sense it won’t take long for Jonny Howson to settle into the Norfolk way of life.
Norwich City boss Lambert pledges changes for FA Cup trip to West Brom
Paul Lambert is pledging changes again to his starting line up for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round trip to West Brom.
- Video: Cyrille Regis recalls Goal of the Season for West Brom against Norwich City
- No lack of options for Norwich City boss Paul Lambert at West Brom
- Norwich City bidding for first FA Cup victory over West Brom
- Betting: Norwich City are 100/1 to win the FA Cup
- FA Cup clash with Norwich City not priority for West Brom
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Norwich dentist to treat London 2012 Olympics athletes
A Norwich dentist has been picked to treat the world’s best athletes at this year’s Olympics in London.
Wisbech Town’s Stacy Cartwright backs his team-mates to succeed in FA Vase
Battered and bruised Stacy Cartwright has vowed to cheer his team-mates to Wembley – days after his season was ended by horrific facial injuries.
Ridgeons League: Dereham Town manager Matt Henman is focused on development
Dereham manager Matt Henman insists the gap between his side and Premier Division leaders Wroxham is of little concern as the Magpies begin to rebuild following their mid-season wobble.
King’s Lynn Town manager Gary Setchell wants to set record straight at Stewarts & Lloyds Corby
King’s Lynn boss Gary Setchell wants his side to avoid the mistakes of last season as they head to Stewarts & Lloyds Corby this afternoon.
Lowestoft Town will use Ryman League play-off agony as their inspiration
Lowestoft Town joint boss Micky Chapman is using last season’s play-off heartache to spur his players on in the Ryman League Premier title race ahead of their home clash against Wealdstone this afternoon, kick-off 3pm.
- Veteran Thomson rolls back years in Hopton world bowls quarter-final
- Lowestoft Town ready for crucial stage of season – Micky Chapman
- North Walsham face London 1N league leaders Thurrock in Essex
- Diss youngsters given chance to impress in London 1N
- Norwich need a win against Harlow to stay in rugby’s London 3NE promotion race
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Jamie’s Italian restaurant could open in Norwich in June
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s new Norwich eatery could be opening in June.
- Campaigners hopeful of Wymondham Kings Head Meadow victory
- Waitrose plans for North Walsham are ‘incredibly positive’ says North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb
- Appeal to rejuvenate Diss Farmers’ Market
- Today’s Norwich Pub of the Week is the Unthank Arms in the Golden Triangle
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Lifestyle See all
What’s behind the names of some of Norwich’s children?
As Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z announce the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy Carter (apparently named to signify producer Jay-Z’s Blueprint albums and Beyonce’s favourite number in Roman numerals), STACIA BRIGGS asks, what’s in a name?
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- Norwich Skin Lounge gives 10 tips to detox your skin for 2012
- Career of the week: make-up artist
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Norfolk villagers experience BT phone line problems for three weeks
A faulty underground cable has left residents of a Norfolk village with only sporadic access to phone and internet services for nearly three weeks.
- Cawston and Eastgate go it alone for better broadband
- First milestone for ‘Say Yes to Better Broadband in Norfolk’ campaign
- Silver surfers back Say Yes to Better Broadband in Norfolk campaign
- Holkham estate says better Norfolk broadband could inspire ‘rural revival’
- Norfolk website users urged to sign up to campaign for faster broadband providers
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