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Langley School, in Loddon, has had its first positive coronavirus case. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Forty independent school pupils isolating after coronavirus case confirmed

A “bubble” of 40 children are isolating at home until mid-October after a fellow pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

The body of a woman was recovered from the sea at Cley on Monday September 28. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Body of woman recovered from sea in Norfolk village

Norfolk fire service were called to the scene of a house fire on Coast Road in Bacton at 10.32am on Saturday, September 26. Picture: Archant

Woman dies after north Norfolk house fire

Tracey and Andy Brasier with his father, Tony. Picture: Tracey Brasier

Woman diagnosed with cancer on day her dad died offering support to others

First Eastern Counties buses marketing manager David Jordan in front of its eco fleet of buses. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

Bus passengers urged to travel at different times as numbers are on the rise

File picture of a meat cleaver seized by police. Picture: PC Dan Taylor

Man was armed with meat cleaver in New Year’s Day disturbance

Pretty Corner Woods near Sheringham. The woodland park has been closed after damage in the recent stormy weather. Picture: Ally McGilvray

Popular woodland park closed after storm damage

A bearded vulture - also called a Lammergeier - was spotted near the Norfolk village of Foxley. Picture: James Lowen

Huge bearded vulture spotted flying over Norfolk

Steven Scott pictured now. He now weighes 12 stone 12 pounds. PHOTO: Steven Scott

‘Small and steady changes’ - How a man lost nearly 13 stone in just two years

The Monster Club is set to entertain families this October half-term Picture: Sam Markwell

Video Halloween cinema screenings and show announced for big top tent

Dogs being walked on Cromer's promenade. North Noroflk District Council has introduced new public space protection orders to give guidance to dog walkers about where they can go. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

New signs at public places target north Norfolk dog owners

Visualisation of the new Norwich Castle Keep roof viewing platform. Pic: Feilden + Mawson.

Massive 136ft crane to be hoisted into place for Norwich Castle revamp

Norwich-born Natalia Rushworth-White, 33, with her finance Garrett Ziolek, 31. Picture: Natalia Rushworth-White

‘Our life is on pause’: couple’s £40,000 wedding postponed FOUR times

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a Harley Davidson rider was seriously injured in a collision on the A149 Picture: Google maps

Harley Davidson rider seriously injured after crash in village

On board with the Operation Sentinel East team from Suffolk Police as they scour the area during a previous operation in Lowestoft. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Man charged after 5kg cannabis stash is uncovered

An artist's impression of how St Stephens Street could look if a proposed revamp goes ahead. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

Gallery New images reveal how £5m revamp for St Stephens Street could look

Cre8 Futures Learning Centre when it was located on Southgates Road in Great Yarmouth. The independent school, which closed in July 2019, has been ordered to pay two former employees more than £6,000. Picture: Submitted

‘Great bitterness and animosity’: school bosses ordered to pay £6,000 to ex-employees

A 900-year-old Benectine priory is for sale. Pic: Arnolds Keys

Video Your chance to own an ancient priory for sale for £150,000

Santa will be making socially distanced visits to Norfolk children this Christmas Picture: @richardjarmy - www.richardjarmy.co.uk

Video Santa home visits announced for Norfolk this Christmas

Golden Tree Surgeons, based in west Norfolk, has seen business significantly grow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Golden Tree Surgeons

‘Nature never stops’: tree surgery firm grows during lockdown

Averil Hart inquest: The teenager, from Newton near Sudbury in Suffolk, died in December 2012 Picture: SUPPLIED BY FAMILY

‘Fun-loving’ teenager with anorexia ‘referred into NHS team with severe staffing crisis’, inquest told

Opening hours at recycling centres could be cut. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Recycling centres, librarians and grass verges in firing line over £26m cuts

Missing man Martin Conroy. Pic: Norfolk Constabulary

Concern rising after man’s ‘out of character’ disappearance

The Little Beats sessions launch at Suffolk Libraries. Picture: Simon Lee Photography

New music project key to improving childrens’ wellbeing

King’s Lynn Town Band represented west Norfolk in a national brass band online competition organised by The Cory Band from Wales. Picture: Submitted

Band represents Norfolk in national online music competition

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve near Fakenham had to move their horn ram lambs following torrential rain over the weekend. Picture: Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve

Nature reserve stays shut after storms

Norwich Mind. Photo: Norwich Mind

New service to support those who have lost loved ones to Covid-19

The Cromer branch of the RBL have said it is working hard to ensure people will be able to donate and obtain their poppy this year. Picture: David Pritchard

Cromer RBL branch is working hard to make the 2020 poppy appeal happen

Bouncy castle and soft play equipment set up by Dereham Castles and Soft Play. The business has shut down after 11 years. Picture: Supplied by Lorraine Neale

Norfolk bouncy castle hire firm shuts after 11 years

Bignold House, in Surrey Street, is to be turned into homes. Picture: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Former Norwich Union offices to be turned into homes

A little owl features in the Wild About Bungay book. Picture: Frances Crickmore

New book is ‘fitting memorial’ to dedicated supporter

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Forty independent school pupils isolating after coronavirus case confirmed

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Langley School, in Loddon, has had its first positive coronavirus case. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

A “bubble” of 40 children are isolating at home until mid-October after a fellow pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

Band represents Norfolk in national online music competition

King’s Lynn Town Band represented west Norfolk in a national brass band online competition organised by The Cory Band from Wales. Picture: Submitted

Restrictions on music and dance revealed to try and stop coronavirus spread

Prime minister Boris Johnson during his statement to the House of Commons, London, on the latest situation with the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

Testing continues after 18 Bernard Matthews workers found to have coronavirus

Eighteen workers at the Bernard Matthews factory in Holton have tested positive for Covid-19 Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Latest coronavirus rates for Norfolk and Waveney revealed

Coronavirus testing. Picture: PA Images

‘Delusional’ - leader hits out at council shake-up plans amid Covid chaos

South Norfolk Council leader John Fuller. Photo: Rose Sapey

UEA offers staff and students Covid-19 test with results in 24 hours

University of East Anglia vice chancellor David Richardson collecting a Covid-19 test box. Picture: UEA

Norwich City

Video Pukki and McLean named in international squads

Kenny McLean and Teemu Pukki have been named in the Scotland and Finland squads respectively. Picture: PA

Further Norwich City players have been called up for international duty - with Kenny McLean and Teemu Pukki the latest names to be called up by their respective countries.

Video Idah retains place in Republic of Ireland squad

Adam Idah has been named in the latest Republic of Ireland squad. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Norwich City striker Adam Idah has retained his place in Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland squad.

Video Krul proud of City’s young stars

Norwich City keeper Tim Krul is proud of the progression of the club's talent. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Tim Krul admits that watching Norwich City’s youngsters develop over the past two season has been a special experience.

Video City striker nets a brace on first start for SC Telstar

Norwich City striker Sebastian Soto netted a brace on his first SC Telstar start. Picture: PA Images

Sebastian Soto marked his first start for SC Telstar with a brace as Andries Jonker’s men picked up a 6-1 victory over Den Bosch.

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New retailers open in Chapelfield centre – as changes revealed

Intu is bowing out of Chapelfield but apparently no sale has been agreed yet. Pic: EDP

Shopkeeper ‘in shock’ after hooded attackers smash up car

Shopkeeper Mustapha Maazouz was shocked to find his Smart Fortwo had been smashed up on Golding Place off Dereham Road, Norwich. Picture: Mustapha Maazouz

Restrictions on music and dance revealed to try and stop coronavirus spread

Prime minister Boris Johnson during his statement to the House of Commons, London, on the latest situation with the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

Video Couple open up tearoom in historic location

Jodie Hook, the new owner at the Courtyard Café at Elm Hill. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Updated Testing continues after 18 Bernard Matthews workers found to have coronavirus

Eighteen workers at the Bernard Matthews factory in Holton have tested positive for Covid-19 Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

New pizzeria and chicken wings restaurant at brewery has busy start

Sam Brown of Gingerlily Catering, at his new venture, the Redwell Vault Pizzeria, with stonebaked artisan chef baked pizzas. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Opinion

OPINION: Why it’s time to have a strategy for the long winter ahead

Perhaps running and exercise is on your 'winter strategy'? Picture: Ian Burt

Opinion OPINION: ‘My beef with rule of six is that my diligent family has instantly suffered’

Columnist Ruth Davies with her husband and three children. Being a family of five means her children can no longer see two grandparents together if everyone is at home

Ad Feature Retirement planning requires holistic approach

Flexible pension withdrawals are up 23% on the same period last year, says Peter Sharkey. Picture: Getty Images

Opinion OPINION: Rat that sniffs out landmines is proof we need to love our animals

Cambodian landmine detection rat, Magawa is photographed wearing his PDSA Gold Medal, the animal equivalent of the George Cross, recognizing the rodent for his
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Video Halloween cinema screenings and show announced for big top tent

The Monster Club is set to entertain families this October half-term Picture: Sam Markwell

You’re in for a frightfully good October half-term with a new haunting show set to run all week in a big top tent alongside screenings of hit Halloween films.

Video Santa home visits announced for Norfolk this Christmas

Santa will be making socially distanced visits to Norfolk children this Christmas Picture: @richardjarmy - www.richardjarmy.co.uk

With many grottos unable to open at Christmas due to coronavirus, Santa is making sure children don’t miss out this year with socially distanced home visits.

New pizzeria and chicken wings restaurant at brewery has busy start

Sam Brown of Gingerlily Catering, at his new venture, the Redwell Vault Pizzeria, with stonebaked artisan chef baked pizzas. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

The man behind a new pizzeria at a brewery on the edge of Norwich says it has enjoyed a busy first few weeks as diners continue to eat al fresco.

Socially distanced Oktoberfest event announced for Norfolk

A socially distanced Oktoberfest event has been announced for Norfolk. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Halfpoint.

Raise your steins in the air as you will still be able to celebrate Oktoberfest in Norfolk this year at a new socially distanced event.

Sport

Breaking Ryan Walsh’s golden opportunity fight is OFF

Big fight disappointment for Ryan Walsh Picture: Mark Hewlett

Ryan Walsh’s big Golden Contract showdown is OFF.

‘He’s like a little Tasmanian Devil once he starts ripping those shots in’ - Martin Bowers on Ryan Walsh

Trainer Martin Bowers watches Ryan Walsh and Chris Bourke from ringside Picture: Mark Hewlett

Trainer Martin Bowers isn’t a betting man, but his ‘money’ is on Ryan Walsh claiming gold against Jazza Dickens on Wednesday night.

British Final: Rory Schlein wins at Belle Vue - as Witch Jason Crump reaches the final

British Final 2020. Winner Rory Schlein, with Richard Lawson second, left and Jason Crump, third. Photo: TAYLOR LANNING

RORY Schlein won the 2020 British Final at a wet Belle Vue.

‘It’s probably the biggest signing in the league that any club at this level will make’ - Gorleston chief on Hendo

Chris Henderson has signed for Gorleston after leaving King's Lynn Town. Picture: Ian Burt

Gorleston boss Ricci Butler is “ecstatic” at the signing of Chris Henderson and believes the forward is the man to help take the club to the next level.

Football club boosted by new main partner

Lowestoft Town's Kieran Higgs and Jake Reed display the new Trawlerboys home and away kits sponsored by Electro-tech Group. Picture: Lowestoft Town FC

Officials at Lowestoft Town Football Club have expressed delight after a new main partner was confirmed.

Business

Video Your chance to own an ancient priory for sale for £150,000

A 900-year-old Benectine priory is for sale. Pic: Arnolds Keys

A 900 year-old Benedictine priory, once home to 15 monks, is for sale in Great Yarmouth.

Video Couple open up tearoom in historic location

Jodie Hook, the new owner at the Courtyard Café at Elm Hill. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

A tax expert and his wife are banking on people’s love of afternoon tea after opening a Norwich cafe in the midst of Covid.

Norfolk bouncy castle hire firm shuts after 11 years

Bouncy castle and soft play equipment set up by Dereham Castles and Soft Play. The business has shut down after 11 years. Picture: Supplied by Lorraine Neale

A bouncy castle and soft play business that operated all over Norfolk has closed down after 11 years.

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Video Your chance to own an ancient priory for sale for £150,000

A 900-year-old Benectine priory is for sale. Pic: Arnolds Keys

A 900 year-old Benedictine priory, once home to 15 monks, is for sale in Great Yarmouth.

‘Nature never stops’: tree surgery firm grows during lockdown

Golden Tree Surgeons, based in west Norfolk, has seen business significantly grow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Golden Tree Surgeons

A Norfolk tree surgery firm has seen business significantly grow during the pandemic following an increase in customer demand.

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A woman in her 50s has died after a four-vehicle crash which happened earlier this month.

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