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Video Dream job selling sweets turns sour for shop owner

Brogan Smith, owner of Thompson's Sweet Shop in Hunstanton. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

The owner of a seaside sweetshop that has been passed down through the generations is quitting to raise funds to get on the property ladder.

Colman family to end 25-year contract with Broads Authority over Whitlingham Country Park

Daffodils overlooking large broad at Whitlingham Country Park, Norwich

'People don't say anything for fear of reprisals' - Life on estates hit by drug issues

What is it like living in a neighbourhood with a drug problem? We visit estates in Norfolk to find out. Picture: Archant

Former paramedic who stabbed wife is cleared of attempted murder

Police outside property on Riverside Road, Norwich

Six Extinction Rebellion activists from Norwich arrested outside Barclays bank

Six Extinction Rebellion protestors from Norwich have been arrested outside Barclays bank. Picture: Norwich Extinction Rebellion

Ambulance problems meant sick patients had hospital appointments cancelled

Patient Transport Service vehicles. Photo: EEAST

Four men save woman from Golden Triangle driveway sex attack

Antanas Paukste was jailed for 15 months after he admitted committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence in Norwich. PIC: Norfolk Police.

Train services cancelled between Norwich and coast

Some morning trains between Norwich and the coast have been cancelled. Picture: Archant

Couple's warning after being charged £320 for THREE minutes of parking

Daniel and Victoria King were charged £320 for three minutes of parking at Sentinel House. Picture: David Hannant/Daniel King

Former Royal Mail boss appointed chair of region's ambulance trust

Nicola Scrivings has been appointed chair of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust. Picture: EEAST

200-year-old charity to rebrand as Vision Norfolk in bid to modernise

Gina Dormer, the new Chief Executive at the NNAB
Byline: Sonya Duncan
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Opinion Connor Southwell: City chief has set a new challenge for the Carrow Road faithful

Norwich City supporters have been urged to bring the noise. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.

This Norwich City squad has constructed memories to last a lifetime, from winning the Championship title to beating the English champions.

'We're just looking after him' - City ace fit for homecoming as England U21s take on Austria

Norwich City defender Max Aarons trained with the England U21s at Stadium MK yesterday Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire

There will be a homecoming for Max Aarons in Milton Keynes this evening, with the Norwich City right-back hoping to feature as the England Under-21s take on Austria.

City U23s preparing for Gorleston clash

Action from Norwich City U18s' friendly at Dereham Town last week Picture: Tony Thrussell

Norwich City's development squad are preparing to face another local, non-league outfit with the U23 team facing Gorleston at Emerald Park this evening.

Opinion Norwich City fans still hopeful of Premier League survival but missing injured Zimmermann

Christoph Zimmermann made a heroic block at West Ham, during his one league appearance of the league season, and celebrated with Tim Krul
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

The majority of Norwich City fans still have faith that survival in the Premier League will be secured this season, despite a difficult start to the campaign.

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How brothers built business from selling Argos stock in shed to £2m turnover

The CNC Group warehouse. Inset (L-R): Jamie and Ollie Cox. Picture: CNC Group

New Spanish bistro to open in premises of former Don Pepe restaurant

The former Don Pepe restaurant owners, Maria and Jose Millan. Pic: Archant

Charity store closes to make way for Burger King

Staff and volunteers at the Lowestoft Barnardo's store. Picture: Contributed by Barnardo's

Former independent school with £4m price tag goes up for sale

Hethersett Old Hall School is up for sale. Picture: Dave Guttridge

Did you know about the secret building hidden below Norwich Magistrates' court?

The undercroft at the Magistrates Court, Norwich. Picture: Jamie Honeywood

City takeaway to go under the hammer with £80,000 price tag

Munchies takeaway, in St Vedast Street, Norwich, has been given a food hygiene rating of one. Picture: Archant

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Opinion A gimmick too far? Why every day is a national something day

Today is International Topspinning Day - but do we need a day to celebrate it? Picture: ARCHANT LIBRARY

Ad Feature Do we need more low energy homes?

Could low energy homes be the answer to our climate crisis? Picture: Getty Images

Opinion Oh Lord, The Apprentice is on again - please, Lord Sugar, just make it stop!

Lord Sugar with this year's candidates on The Apprentice. Has the TV show now become a cliche of itself? Chris McGuire thinks it has

Opinion READER LETTER: Why can't fans mix at games?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince George and Princess Charlotte spotted during the Premier League match at Carrow Road, Norwich
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Review: Killswitch Engage at Norwich UEA LCR, Monday October 14 2019

Killswitch Engage at NOrwich UEA, Monday October 14 2019. Picture: JASON NOBLE

Killswitch Engage don't tour the UK very often, so their sold out show to open the British leg of the Atonement tour had fans out in force.

Video PrimEVIL review: Halloween attraction back better and scarier than ever

PrimEvil 2019 at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Credit: PrimEvil

From clowns to the dark, small spaces to spiders, there is something to spook everyone at PrimEVIL and it is no surprise that is attracts tens of thousands of thrill seekers young and old every Halloween.

'I make dreams come true' - Meet Norfolk's mermaid swimming instructor

Rosemary Hyam runs mermaid swimming classe at the UEA Sportspark Credit: Finsplash Mermaid School

Have you ever dreamed of being a mermaid? Well now you can be part of their world thanks to a swimming class with a difference.

Nine reasons why we love Halesworth

Halesworth has always 'done Christmas' well. This is the 2010 fun. The 2019 switch-on is on November 23 Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

There's the Millennium Green, shops with character, and plenty more. Have we missed your favourite things?

Sport

Harleston Magpies Ladies up to third after claiming two 1-0 wins

Harleston Magpies Ladies line up for a team picture before their weekend double header against Isca and Trojans at Weybread Picture: CLUB

Harleston Magpies Ladies came out of their weekend double header with maximum points to move up to third in Division One South of the Investec National League.

'Air Ambulance saved my life, so any way I can repay them, I will' - speedway star hosts golf event

Lewis Kerr on the parade lap. Picture: Ian Burt

A speedway star is set to hold a charity golf event to raise money for the Air Ambulance which saved his life following a serious crash.

North Walsham make it six straight wins after superb start

Jake Callender prepares to touch down during North Walsham Raiders' comprehensive win over Norwich Lions Picture: ABBI POWLEY

North Walsham produced a superb first half display in miserable conditions to set up a comfortable 28-7 victory at Old Priorians and make it six wins out of six in London One North.

Joe Skipper produces outstanding performance to finish sixth at World IRONMAN Championships

Joe Skipper finished in sixth place in the World IRONMAN Championships. Picture: Activ Images

Lowestoft athlete Joe Skipper produced an outstanding to finish sixth at the World IRONMAN Championships in Hawaii at the weekend.

Gallery East Coast 10K: Waveney Valley AC duo take victories in final race of 2019 GP Series

Michael Eccles (second), left; Matthew Jeffries (first), centre; and James O'Neill (third) in the East Coast 10k run at Great Yarmouth. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

The final race of the 2019 Sportlink GP Series took place in the Great Yarmouth Road Runners organised East Coast 10K on Sunday.

Business

Video Dream job selling sweets turns sour for shop owner

The owner of a seaside sweetshop that has been passed down through the generations is quitting to raise funds to get on the property ladder.

New Spanish bistro to open in premises of former Don Pepe restaurant

A new Spanish-style restaurant is under construction in the same Norwich venue as a much-loved, former bistro run by couple from Spain.

Charity store closes to make way for Burger King

A charity store will close it's doors next month to make way for the new drive-thru Burger King restaurant at a popular retail park.

Features

Restaurant goes up for sale for £210,000

Pictured back in 2009 at the Lavender House, Brundall; owner and chef Richard Hughes, left, and chef Richard Knights. Pic: Archant

A thatched building which housed a highly regarded restaurant run by one of the county's famous chefs is going under the hammer for sale at auction.

5 places to eat cheaply (and well) in Dubrovnik

Known affectionately as the Pearl of the Adriatic, this Croatian city has become a hot spot. Eating out can be expensive, but our food and drink editor found some little gems there which won't break the bank.