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David Moore with the bomb disposal unit at The Street, in Taverham. PHOTO: David Moore

Norwich bar owner finds unexploded bomb in his garden

At 10.30am on Good Friday, a Taverham family should have been opening a revolutionary new bar in the heart of Norwich.

Hayley Satturley has left a message for her grandparents Derick and Pat Edge from Fakenham. She is pictured with her son Carper. Picture: Hayley Satturley

Lockdown couple find out they’ll be great-grandparents - by reading EDP!

Cromer parish church. Picture: David Bale

How will churches in Norfolk mark Easter?

There have been reports of more muntjac deer being seen near roads during the lockdown. Picture: TIM STYGALL/iWITNESS

Is the lockdown helping to push down pollution across East Anglia?

Further coronavirus deaths have been announced at the Queen Elizabeth, James Paget and Norfolk and Norwich hospitals. Picture: Archant

Six more coronavirus patients die as county’s total rises to 99

The incident happened in Denmark Road, Lowestoft. Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Three people charged in connection with robbery offences

Felipe Gonzalez has sustained life changing injuries after he was knocked off his bike. Photo: Felipe Gonzalez

Cyclist left with horror injuries after car ‘catapults’ him off bike

Lt Col Phill Moxey (right) Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment,

Meet the Suffolk twins playing a role at NHS Nightingale hospital in London

Emergency services at Bure Close in Wroxham where someone has to be rescued from the river. Picture: Submitted

Person rescued from river at popular holiday spot

Did Cromer coastguards see a UFO over Cromer in 1977? Picture: Archant Library/Colin Finch

Video WEIRD NORFOLK: The day a UFO came to visit Cromer

Firefighters tackle a fire on board a derelict boat at Syderstone, near Fakenham. Picture: Paul Betts

Video Dramatic footage of boat blaze following arson attack

Plans for 5 flats in Stalham have been refused. This picture shows the plot of land when it was used as a car park. Picture: Google Maps

Two-storey block of flats near Tesco in town refused as ‘over-development’

A paramedic wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). The number of deaths in hospital from coronavirus in the UK rose to 9,875 on April 11. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Images

UK coronavirus deaths rise by 917 to almost 10,000

The fire has severely damaged a number of buildings in Halesworth. Picture: SUFFOLK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Twelve fire crews called to tackle serious barn blaze in Suffolk

Norwich on COVID19 Lock Down Easter 2020. Police Patrol Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Video Lockdown leaves Norwich a ghost town on Easter bank holiday

Great Yarmouth during lockdown on Saturday, April 11, during the Easter weekend. PHOTO: Archant

Updated Easter lockdown: is it being observed in our top tourist spots?

Delia Smith and her husband Michael Wynn Jones. Photo: Paul Chesterton/ Focus Images

WATCH: Delia Smith’s message to Norwich fans during coronavirus lockdown

A thank you banner and messages of support were left outside the Reepham and Aylsham Medical Practice by local residents. Picture: NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG

Surprise banner brings tears to eyes of GP surgery staff

The Joe Ringer Band presents The Greatest Show

WATCH: 50 musicians connect online to record a lockdown song

People should only go out for essential shopping, exercise or medical needs Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Police receive highest number of complaints yet over lockdown rule breaches

Edgar Hoddy worked at the Broads Authority for 17 years. Picture: Broads Authority

Tributes to gentle giant of the Broads

Thieves used a teleporter to smash their way into McColl's in Walton Road, Wisbech overnight. Picture: PETER RIPLEY

Updated Amazing gesture by store owner just hours after JCB used in ram raid at branch of McColl’s

Police cordon off Pakefield Street, at the junction of London Road South, in Lowestoft. PHOTO: Crispin Hook

Man arrested after police stand-off lasting 31 hours

An artist's impression of what Sizewell C will look like Picture: EDF ENERGY

EDF urged to postpone Sizewell C plans over fears coronavirus could prevent debate

Jean Rochford, pictured aged 68, when she took part in a fundraising 100k bike ride in Norfolk to raise money for Freedom from Abuse charity. Picture: Sent in by Jean Rochford

‘It doesn’t define me’ - Campaigner urging victims of child sexual abuse to speak out

Charlie Cooper (Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe) sends a message to UEA drama students whose courses have been halted by coronavirus     Photo: Charlie Cooper

Video ‘Keep your heads up’: BBC comedy star’s video message to Norwich students

Magnificent rainbow painted on the playground at Sheringham Community Primary School and Nursery by the children of local critical care workers. Picture: CHRIS TAYLOR / christaylorphoto.co.uk

Coronavirus: Amazing drone images of giant rainbow

Kelly-Anne Byres, director of KBL Accounts, answers your personal finance questions. Picture: KBL Accounts/Getty

Personal Finance: I’m in the process of buying a house, should I pull out?

A derelict boat was set on fire on Tattersett Road in Syderstone. Picture: Google

Arson attack on derelict boat

Health Secretary Matt Hancock during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (COVID-19). Photo: Pippa Fowles/Crown Copyright/10 Downing Street/PA Wire

Every NHS hospital to receive PPE daily from next week, says Matt Hancock

People out cycling and exercising in Eaton Park yesterday (Good Friday) as the police make sure the public are social distancing properly over the Easter period, during the Coronavirus lockdown. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Coronavirus: Park police patrol shows public heeding lockdown advice

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A couple who are in isolation have discovered they are to be great-grandparents again - thanks to a message in the EDP.

Norwich City

Get involved and test your Norwich City knowledge with our latest quiz on all things yellow and green.

Football is suspended while society tries to deal with a global pandemic. Since the Second World War only the great freeze of 1962/63 halted the game for a comparable spell. Bill Punton spoke to Paddy Davitt about his personal recollections.

It was the calculated gamble that led all the way to the Premier League. A sprint, then a few stumbles before a glorious title triumph. City supporter and writer Cory Varney on the fulfilment of a bold Canaries’ vision.

Norwich City Football Club majority shareholders Delia Smith and her husband Michael Wynn-Jones have shared a heartfelt video message with fans.

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Tonight: Take an immersive tour of three incredible houses in East Anglia as arts charity The Assembly House Trust hosts a live screening of a renowned filmaker’s work.

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Stephen Cleeve believes clubs like King’s Lynn Town would find it almost impossible to resume their season behind closed doors.

The FA Council has ratified the decision to expunge all results at Steps 3-7 of the national game because of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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