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South Norfolk Councillors approve council tax freeze
South Norfolk Council has set a fourth council tax freeze in five years.
Dereham schoolgirl endures seven operations after vicious attack
The family of a Dereham schoolgirl punched and kicked in an unprovoked attack have made a desperate plea for information about the crime.
Inquest opened into death of Trowse teenager Maisie Baxter
An inquest has been opened into the death of teenager Maisie Baxter.
Royal Anglians “supremely prepared” for Afghan deployment in March
Soldiers from East Anglia are weeks away from being pitched into the complex conflict in Afghanistan – and their commander says they are “supremely well prepared” for the challenge.
Lions Club to award unsung young heroes across Norfolk
The efforts of unsung, community-minded youngsters to help others will not go unnoticed any longer thanks to a new Lions Club initiative which seeks to end negative stereotypes of the young.
- Norfolk millionaire Graham Dacre tells court in £12m fraud trial: “I was a fool”
- Picture Gallery: Langley School pupils take on UEA in polo match
- Fire crews deal with blaze at Norfolk village Little Ellingham
- British Transport Police called to report of suspicious passenger on Norwich to London train
- Bungalow destroyed in Bungay fire
- Tributes still coming in for Trowse teenager Maisie Baxter
- Jewellery stolen in burglary at St Williams Way, Thorpe St Andrew
- Inquest opened into death of Watton man killed in car crash in Bodney
- Inquest opened into death of three-year-old Rio Bell who died after being hit by a car near the Mart in King’s Lynn
- Police investigate comments on tribute site to Norwich teenager Maisie Baxter
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Battle to overturn car parking hike across north Norfolk lost - as council also votes not to fund Weybourne cable appeal
A last ditch effort from campaigners to get controversial hikes to parking charges across north Norfolk thrown out has been lost after finance chiefs rubber stamped their budget.
Sale of Peacocks to see Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Dereham and Bury St Edmunds shops to close
More than 80 jobs are to go across Norfolk and Suffolk as a deal was struck to sell a number of Peacocks shops to the Edinburgh Woollen Mill today.
Appeal to reunite runaway Erpingham sheep “Shoulder and Chop” with owner
A semi-retired couple from north Norfolk have been left astounded after inheriting two runaway sheep and hope to reunite them with their owner.
Fakenham-based haulage firm Jack Richards is on road to recovery
The managing director of a Fakenham based and founded haulage firm hit by the recession said he believed it is well placed to pick up business as the economy recovers.
Let’s celebrate Norfolk’s real life entrepreneurs
Last night Norfolk members of the Federation of Small Businesses gathered to celebrate the county’s real-life entrepreneurs. Annabelle Dickson found out about a campaign celebrating those who have already taken risks and found out how they think the government can help them to grow.
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- Restore tax breaks for farm reservoirs, says NFU
- New Anglia local enterprise partnership bid to create enterprise hubs, including North Walsham and Aylsham
- Increased growth leads to Swaffham move for Tempest Restoration
- Investment heralds new era for Norwich-based Bayer Cropscience
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Video: What was said about Brit Awards star Ed Sheeran when he won Next Big Thing 2008 in Norwich
In November 2008 Ed Sheeran won the Next Big Thing at the University of East Anglia and was making a name for himself on the Norwich music circuit.
Ed Sheeran is named best British male and breakthrough act at the Brit Awards
Years of sleeping on friends’ sofas while he honed his talents finally paid off for Suffolk singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran tonight, with a double success at the Brit Awards.
Norfolk schools get help to see live theatre
A new £90,000 scheme run by Norwich Theatre Royal is helping many more primary school children in Norfolk to access to live performances.
Sons and Lovers comes to the stage of Sewell Barn Theatre in Norwich this week
The Sewell Barn Theatre in Norwich is poised to open its doors for its latest production, Sons and Lovers, this week.
Review: Henry VIII and the Royal Wedding Planner
A funny and rapid-fire retelling of the famous story of the Tudor’s randiest royal, from the perspective of a Norfolk-born lady-in-waiting.
- Fresh blood plea for popular Wymondham Music Festival
- Merely Divas set for Diss church concert
- Win tickets to see Abba tribute show Thank You For The Music in King’s Lynn
- Roll up, roll up for new circus look of Norwich’s Carnival nightclub
- Sir Elton John’s production company to make film about Ellingham singer Lotte Mullan
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Tales from the ‘floating garden’ of Macaronesia
You might be thinking: where is Macaronesia? It sounds like some far-off place – may be in Asia – but in fact, it is a well-known group of islands off the coast of Africa, Morocco to be precise, known as the Canaries, Madeira, Cape Verde and Azores.
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- Lanzarote is a truly beautiful island
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Budget Chevrolet Tacuma takes you into space
Iain Dooley, PA senior motoring writer, says a used Chevrolet Tacuma offers good space and practicality for not a lot of money.
- Fiat sporting real gem in Punto Evo
- Hyundai raises game and profile with ix35
- Mitsubishi Shogun ‘black’ in style
- Hard choice out in open for BMW 3
- Advantage Avensis as Toyota cleans up
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- Investigations continue into death of teenager in Norwich area
- Video: Framingham Earl pupil Maisie Baxter singing, as tributes continue to pour in
- Tributes to teenager found dead in Norwich
- Police investigate comments on tribute site to Norwich teenager Maisie Baxter
- Candle-lit tributes at Trowse church to Framigham Earl High School pupil Maisie Baxter who was found dead at weekend
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney a doubt for Norwich City clash
Wayne Rooney faces a race against time to be fit for Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Norwich City on Sunday at Carrow Road.
Norwich City Premier League matches switched for Sky TV and ESPN
Sky and ESPN have moved three of Norwich City’s Barclays Premier League fixtures to be broadcast live on TV.
The Norwich City Debate - your questions answered
Norwich City writers David Cuffley and Michael Bailey have answered your questions in the Norwich City debate at www.pinkun.com/debate
Every rung up the Premier League ladder means more money for Norwich City
The official line from Carrow Road may still revolve around a 17th-place finish – but there are seven million reasons why Norwich City would hope to continue their current top-flight form.
Video: Paul Lambert and Grant Holt joining Norwich City Hall of Fame
Norwich City fans have voted manager Paul Lambert and captain Grant Holt into the club’s Hall of Fame.
- Stoke City’s Rory Delap available for Norwich City clash following appeal
- Norwich City Reserves 0, Arsenal Reserves 5
- Jailed Leon McKenzie tells his story: ‘I wasn’t thinking straight’
- Arsenal duo Andrey Arshavin and Yossi Benayoun set to face Norwich City Reserves
- Former Norwich City striker Leon McKenzie jailed over speeding ticket scam
Sport Latest See all
Lynnsport hosts historic gymnastics event
The Gymnastics Centre at Lynnsport hosted the Norfolk County Championships for Acrobatics Gymnastics and Tumbling on Sunday.
Fly fishing: Hobbs Lake welcomes new intake
Nar Valley Fisheries saw the initial stocking of trout into their Hobbs Lake on Friday, ready for the start of the season on March 1.
Sea fishing: Cod come in for a feed as wind roughs up the water
There were a few codling around east Norfolk this last week, the north westerly wind helping no end with some proper rough seas and the fish in for a feed on the back of them.
Nino Piccoli sets new standard to secure East District Cycling Association rankings title
Nino Piccoli tops the Short Distance Rankings of the East District Cycling Association with a new record average speed that dramatically lifts the standard. His average of 29.62mph is a full mile per hour faster than the previous record, in a competition where decimal points often separate positions.
King’s Lynn Town will not appeal UCL punishment for playing suspended Hughes against Boston Town
King’s Lynn Town will not appeal against the United Counties League’s decision to punish them for fielding Rob Hughes while he was suspended.
- Norfolk Under-15 team continue winning run in badminton’s Shires League with 15-5 victory over Lincolnshire
- King’s Lynn Town officials will meet tonight to decide whether to appeal against UCL punishment
- BBC Blue Peter gardener inspires Norwich youngsters ahead of the Olympics
- Alan Boon Cup: Bury Town 2, Lowestoft Town 0
- Lotus pull out of second Formula One winter test
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Relief as sale of recreation land for Wymondham Asda scrapped
A bittersweet mood filled the air at a Norfolk community centre last night after councillors withdrew controversial plans to allow an area of recreation land to be developed as a supermarket.
- Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich will once again host the Norfolk and Norwich festival
- New fishmonger for historic St Augustine’s Street in Norwich set up by Lowestoft man
- Cellar House pub in Eaton closed until further notice
- New tea and coffee bar has opened in St Stephens Street, Norwich
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Wroxham Barns lambs demand better broadband for Norfolk
The woolly new arrivals at a Norfolk tourist attraction have become unlikely champions for our Better Broadband campaign – by proving they need an upgrade just as much as their rural neighbours.
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