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• Anglian Water has signed up to an international campaign urging governments to take action on carbon emissions
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Comedy show dedicated to Noël Coward featuring BBC presenter Helen McDermott returning to Norfolk and Suffolk

A comedy based on the works of Noël Coward will be returning to Norfolk from London’s West End.

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• Sandi Toksvig and The Stranglers among big names at this year’s Holt Festival
• Review: Paul Carrack, Theatre Royal, Norwich
• Review: Formby
• Your ultimate guide to Easter Monday
• 1960s soul star leads galaxy of top acts at Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre new season

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‘Union orders dockers back to work’ - What was making the news on this day in 1950

We look back on what was making the news on this day in Norfolk. Today, we look at the Eastern Daily Press front page of April 21, 1950.

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• Colourful tribute to our wartime desert heroes
• Miss Rosalyn and those Romper Room recollections
• Gallery: Why it’s a case of ‘Breck to the future’ for nature
• Your Paper, Your Way

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Norwich City should take positives from Sunderland result

The sound of City fans grumbling in disappointment at the midweek results was loud and clear – but it should have been belief rather than disbelief which stirred emotions.

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• A Model example of a nostalgic reunion
• Ray’s golden memories of the Gaumont silver screen
• Timber Hill walk-in centre should be allowed to stay in same place
• Norwich City’s lack of momentum is a concern

 

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Dereham woman’s campaign finally succeeds in adding her uncle’s name to WWII memorial

A Dereham woman’s 18-month campaign to honour her uncle’s shocking wartime sacrifice has finally succeeded after his name was added to a Yorkshire memorial.

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• King’s Lynn Town Hall revamp moves a step closer
• Colourful tribute to our wartime desert heroes
• Morse code to ring out in Caister as part of radio celebrations
• Jubilee celebrations for Sutton Bridge potato research centre
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Villagers raise a glass to duo as Blofield pub reopens

The only pub left in Blofield reopens today after being closed for about 18 months.

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• New Zaks American diner to open on Norfolk/Suffolk border this year
• Rackheath’s Green Man pub back in business
• Foodie Friday: Keep the children busy this Easter
• That’s tasty! Showcase for fine South Norfolk flavours
• Sheringham wet fish shop shuts after 23 years
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