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An Avocet at the RSPB reserve at Minsmere

Act now or risk losing our wealth of Norfolk and Suffolk wildlife, experts warn

Urgent action is needed to save the richness and diversity of our surroundings, say scientists who today deliver a wake-up call to the challenges facing nature in modern Britain.

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Lacons Brewery Launch in Great Yarmouth

The Lacons horse drawn dray preparing to transport casks from the brewery to South Quay to then be lowered on to the Falcon Boat on the River Yare.


Picture: James Bass

Beer lovers cheer return of Great Yarmouth’s historic Lacons brewery

Applause, cheers and grateful tastebuds welcomed the return of a Norfolk brewing icon at a celebratory launch drenched with history and nostalgia.

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Author Doreen Wallace at the opening of the library on May 21 1963.

Photo Gallery: Costessey library celebrates 50 years

Families celebrated 50 years of Costessey library yesterday with cakes, books and prizes.

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Norfolk and Norwich Festival Chorus being conducted by John Andrews during rehearsals at the Hewett School, Norwich. They will be performing Verdi's Requiem at St Andrews Hall on May 26th. Photo: Steve Adams

Photo gallery: Singers continue a 200 year tradition of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival

The grand finale of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival on Sunday will finish where it all began - with the Festival Chorus taking to the stage as it has for over 200 years. Reporter Emma Knights finds out more.

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Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2013. Pictured: Still House - Ours Was The Fen Country. Credit: Will Hanke

Theatre show is inspired by The Fens

The vast landscapes of the Fens and the people who live there are the inspiration for a show taking to the stage at the

Norfolk and Norwich Festival. Reporter Emma Knights finds out more from the show’s creator Dan Canham.

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Liftshare.com's new offices in Duke Street, Norwich. Behind the drab exterior of the building lies a funky and stimulating workspace, the centre piece being a playful slide between floors. Founder Ali Clabburn using the slide. Photo: Steve Adams

Norfolk car-share firm starts rental idea

The boss of a pioneering Norfolk company has launched a new venture allowing drivers to rent out their cars.

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Police launch probe after motorist tweets she knocked cyclist off bike in Norwich

Police in Norwich have launched an investigation after a woman claimed in a tweet she had knocked a cyclist off their bike.

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Imagery showing the Interior of the RAF Marham Heritage Centre that is in the final stages of completion.

RAF Marham to open new heritage centre

RAF Marham’s glorious history will be put on show in a new heritage centre next to the base.

It will commemorate past and current squadrons, along with the thousands who have served in its squadrons from the first world war to the current deployment in Afghanistan.

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Missing Norwich woman Emma Belka.

Police staying “positive” in search for missing Norwich woman Emma Belka

Police say they are not giving up hope in their search for missing Norwich woman Emma Belka and are asking for the public’s help to find her.

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People crossing the junction of Mount Street and Church Street, Cromer.
PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Could Cromer’s danger crossing be improved at last?

Pedestrians who take their life into their hands to cross a Cromer street could get relief - from a £16,000 safety scheme that is on the horizon.

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Dr Geoff Harris, new interim chair of the EEAST. Pic submitted.

East of England Ambulance Service appoints new chairman

The region’s under-fire ambulance service has announced a new interim chairman.

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Public inquiry under way to examine Growth Triangle housing plans for Norwich

A public inquiry into where thousands of homes could be built around Norwich is under way.

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