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Thousands pull together to fight cancer at Race for Life
The Royal Norfolk Showground was turned into a sea of pink today when thousands of women took part in the annual Race for Life.
“Never mind Ricky van Wolfswinkel at Norwich City, this is Rip van Winkel.” - Ian Gibson warns that this is no time for Norfolk County Council to be sleeping
If I was still an MP I would call all the leaders to a meeting, bang their heads together...
Residents object to homes plan for former south Norfolk care home
Plans to build 50 new homes on a former Norfolk dementia care home site have so far received 12 letters from residents, many of whom are concerned about loss of privacy and a lack of research into a new use for the building.
Teenager jailed for stab attack on fellow pupil at Norfolk school
A former student at an independent day and boarding school in Norfolk has been jailed after stabbing another student twice in a revenge attack.
Did saving a West Brom fan’s life save Norwich City’s season?
The secret to Norwich City’s escape from relegation could lay with a Norwich nurse who saved the life of a West Brom fan – who then promised his club would lose to them in return.
Woman carer stole cash from vulnerable pensioners in Norwich
A judge has said more rigorous checks should be made on carers who look after vulnerable people after a 20-year-old stole from three women she was meant to be helping.
- Photo gallery: Festival fun for everyone in Norwich this weekend
- Cromer, Felbrigg, Aylmerton and Runton join forces over ‘danger’ road
- Free festival fun in Norwich this weekend
- Hundreds attend anti-immigration protest in Wisbech
- First-ever Lowestoft Cycle Festival scales new heights
- Photo gallery: Fun on day one of Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival
- Photo gallery: The power of the wind makes music in Norwich park
- Fresh hope for development of Pinebanks site in Thorpe St Andrew
- Beet varieties deliver yield and sugar content growth
- Photo gallery: Bishop’s Garden a ‘gift that deserves to be enjoyed’ in Norwich
- Your messages and tweets for those taking part in the Race for Life this weekend
- Magic of circus at Norwich Theatre Royal
- Conflict and battle played out through music and dance in Norwich concert
- Norwich city centre is transformed into an art gallery
- Mustard video: Rooftop show brings Beatlemania back to Norwich
- Photo gallery: Friends rally to remember Ryan Wright, the ‘little fighter’
- Woman who stole £22,000 from Center Parcs jailed
- Lib Dem defector says: ‘Judge me by my actions’
- Pakefield mum’s long walk in tribute to daughter
- Broads festival ends with green boat show at Salhouse
- Facebook appeal for blackspot action after man killed on A47 at Scarning, near Dereham
- Small blaze tackled inside the Clays building in Bungay
- Norfolk creator of classic TV show Button Moon wins damages claim
- Video: Pensioners “still smiling” despite coach catching fire on the A47 at Honingham
- Caravan blaze in Oulton Broad quickly dealt with by Lowestoft firefighters
- RNLI rescues two Dutch yachts off Lowestoft coast
- Round-Britain charity cyclist passing through north Norfolk
- Cityscapes inspire film project
- Balaclava-clad burglar attacks 81-year-old man in his Norwich home
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Beet varieties deliver yield and sugar content growth
Beet varieties have delivered massive increases in yield and sugar content in the last 10 years, said industry leader Mike May.
- Praise for Norfolk vet in national awards
- Victorian malting barley variety makes Extraordinary Norfolk Ale
- Bank wins battle to move into Yarmouth’s Burtons
- Holt store thanks its local suppliers
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Facebook appeal for blackspot action after man killed on A47 at Scarning, near Dereham
Nearly 3,000 people have supported a Facebook campaign demanding safety improvements on the A47 near Dereham set up after the latest fatal crash.
- Name of man who died at Castle Mall shopping centre in Norwich is confirmed
- The Force steps in: Sci-fi fans turn to the dark side in clash at Norwich Star Wars convention
- Four seriously injured after crash in Norwich
- Tributes left to man who died at Castle Mall in Norwich
- Letter in full: Ofsted express “considerable concern” following inspection of 28 Norfolk schools
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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.
- Picture gallery: RAF Marham heroes honoured by town
- Thousands expected at parade in Downham Market to welcome back Squadron
- RAF Marham to be the base for the next generation of fast jet strike aircraft
- Courageous Royal Anglian soldier is awarded Military Cross
Crime See all
Woman carer stole cash from vulnerable pensioners in Norwich
A judge has said more rigorous checks should be made on carers who look after vulnerable people after a 20-year-old stole from three women she was meant to be helping.
- Teenager jailed for stab attack on fellow pupil at Norfolk school
- Woman who stole £22,000 from Center Parcs jailed
- Norfolk creator of classic TV show Button Moon wins damages claim
- Balaclava-clad burglar attacks 81-year-old man in his Norwich home
- Two men arrested after police raid in Lowestoft uncovers £4,000 cannabis haul
- Police warning after Norwich home is burgled while woman was gardening
- Prolific Norwich burglar jailed for spate of break-ins
Politics See all
Cromer, Felbrigg, Aylmerton and Runton join forces over ‘danger’ road
Villages are joining with Cromer to put pressure on Norfolk County Council to boost safety on a busy stretch of road.
- “Never mind Ricky van Wolfswinkel at Norwich City, this is Rip van Winkel.” - Ian Gibson warns that this is no time for Norfolk County Council to be sleeping
- Fresh hope for development of Pinebanks site in Thorpe St Andrew
- Lib Dem defector says: ‘Judge me by my actions’
- End this stalemate before businesses suffer - warning over limbo at Norfolk County Council
- Cromer councillors oppose flats scheme for older people
- War of words over failed Norfolk County Council coalition deal
- Hopes for UK’s greenest building to be built in Norwich are approved
Health See all
Thousands pull together to fight cancer at Race for Life
The Royal Norfolk Showground was turned into a sea of pink today when thousands of women took part in the annual Race for Life.
- Did saving a West Brom fan’s life save Norwich City’s season?
- Dereham pupil diagnosed with meningitis
- Dakar Rally success for wounded ex-soldiers inspires Norfolk conference on post-combat care
- Health centre work starts at Reydon
- Health services in Lowestoft could face a major overhaul
- Special deliveries expected for quartet of excited Great Yarmouth Argos staff
- Thousands set for annual Race for Life at Norfolk Showground
Education See all
Lowestoft school celebrates strong links with India
A pioneering partnership between a Lowestoft high school and students in India looks set to flourish in the future.
- Stalemate over plans for new free school in Norwich
- Majority of parents believe children are getting a good or better education
- Ofsted got it right – but director will not resign
- Norfolk student returns from stint in America after learning more about horticulture
- Photo gallery and Mustard video: New Ormiston Victory Academy building takes shape
- Photo Gallery and Mustard video: Paralympic sports at UEA Sportspark
- Norfolk parents: tell us what you think about your child’s school
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Photo gallery: Bishop’s Garden a ‘gift that deserves to be enjoyed’ in Norwich
Each year the Bishop of Norwich and his wife open their garden in aid of charity – raising a record £18,000 in 2012. As this year’s events get under way, TARA GREAVES gets a guided tour from head gardener Simon Gaches.
- Broads festival ends with green boat show at Salhouse
- Bishop’s Garden a ‘gift that deserves to be enjoyed’ in Norwich
- Hopes for UK’s greenest building to be built in Norwich are approved
- Norfolk Energy firms to invest £200m in the east of the region
- North Norfolk District Council to challenge Bodham wind turbine go-ahead in high court
- Sharp increase in litter on Norfolk and Suffolk’s beaches
- Row over Norfolk airfield wind farm to continue as plans revived
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