More than 450 needy households across Norfolk were helped to heat their homes, after record donations to the county’s Surviving Winter Appeal.
Supporters of a campaign to help the elderly with their fuel bills have hit out at British Gas after its parent company announced profits of £606m following price rises.
The wildly contrasting weather of 2012 made it a dismal year for food production. And the Norfolk Farming Conference later this month will hear that our changing climate could bring yet more challenges for the region’s farmers in future – but also some opportunities.
With some savage icy weather reportedly heading our way, how prepared is the region for the onslaught of winter? And what steps can you take to stay safe, warm and healthy? Rural affairs correspondent CHRIS HILL reports.
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