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LAC Sandover (Right) recieves RAF Regiment “mudguards” and RAF stable belt from Station Commander of RAF Honington, Group Captain Matt Radnall (Left).Photographer: Senior Aircraftsman Jamie Ledger RAF

Norfolk woman is first to become RAF Regiment Gunner

A 19-year-old from King’s Lynn has become the first woman to graduate as Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner.

Richard Mallett has been banned from holding directorships for 13 years. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Solicitors banned from being directors after clients lose £1.8m

Traffic on the Acle Straight. Photo: James Bass

MPs put pressure on government over money for further work on A47

Climate activists at a meeting of King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council. Centre, Dr Charlie Gardner, holds a sign saying: 'We bear witness to your inaction.' Photo: Jessica Frank-Keyes

Council leader blasted for ending climate change debate

Garrod's Bar and Restaurant is ranked top out of 250 restaurants in Great Yarmouth by Trip Advisor Picture: Victor Ling/Barker's Photographic

New seaside restaurant soars to top of TripAdvisor rankings

Emergency services were called to the A47 Hardwick roundabout on Thursday following a collision between a car and a mobility scooter. Picture: Chris Bishop

Man in 80s seriously hurt in mobility scooter crash

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Warnings of ‘dangerous particles’ over proposals for incinerator

Peter Wragg, centre, at the Beeson Hills Putting Green with visitors dressed up for the 1940s weekend last year. Picture: Supplied by Millie Wragg

Loving tribute paid to ‘the man from the golf’

Carrow Road, home of the Canaries, is also a wedding venue. Picture: Denise Bradley

9 quirky and romantic places to marry in Norwich

Two people had to be rescued from a crash on the A47 Hardwick roundabout. Picture: Chris Bishop

Updated Two people rescued from a car in King’s Lynn crash

This car was stopped by police in Southwold after officers spotted the vehicle in a very poor condition. Picture: Halesworth Police Facebook

Car in ‘dangerous condition’ stopped by police with three arrested for drug offences

The Magpie pub is now shrouded in scaffolding for work to commence on converting it into four flats. This work can go ahead but the building of two other semi-detached houses on the site has hit upon a stumbling block with planners. Pic: Archant

What is going on at the Magpie pub?

Police issue renewed appeal for missing Lee Fitzgerald, who was spotted on CCTV at Great Yarmouth railway station on the day he disappeared. Picture: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY

CCTV captures missing dad on day he vanished

Guzzy Lee (left) and Kevin Lee Picture: NORFOLK CONSTABULARY

Two brothers jailed for selling illegal firearms to criminals

A man who made his neighbours’ lives a misery has been branded ‘the country’s worst neighbour’ as a trial ends. Photo: Matthew Nixon / Claire Bogan

Spitting, swearing, and smearing dog mess - is this ‘the country’s worst neighbour’?

Peggy Copeman died on the side of the road of the M11 while being transported back to Norwich. A family photograph from her 80th birthday in September 2018. Picture: Fulcher family

Family attacks mental health boss for describing grandmother’s death as ‘media issue’

The Queen attending a meeting of the Sandringham WI last year. Today is believed to be the first time she has missed the event in ore than 20 years Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Queen misses WI meeting because she has a cold

The lights are back on in Great Yarmouth's former M&S store in King Street, Great Yarmouth Picture: Liz Coates

Transformation of empty M&S underway

The Prosecco, Gin and Cheese Bottomless Brunch is coming to Norwich Credit: Main Image Jack Edward Storey, circle Getty Images/iStockphoto

A bottomless prosecco, gin and cheese brunch is coming to Norwich

Police were called to Gillingham Dam, in Gillingham, to the second crash. Picture: Google Maps

‘10 minutes of silliness’ - Drink driver hit Audi, fled scene, then crashed into ditch

What's it like moving to Norfolk from outside the county? Pictured is Heidi Martin at the Royal Norfolk Show in 2018. Picture: Archant

‘The friendliest people we’ve met’ - what’s it like moving to Norfolk?

Recruitment open days are being held at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Recruitment open days to be held at popular theme park

It's been another busy week for students across the county. Picture: Westwood Primary School/College of West Anglia/Mattishall Primary School

Gallery Games, decorating and firefighters - is your child in our School Report gallery?

James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston. Photo: James Paget University Hospital

Inquest into death of newborn baby faces possible delays

Sophie McKinna at the England AAA championships, Manchester, 2019. PHOTO: Sophie McKinna.

‘I want to beat this dreadful disease’: Championship shotputter auctions trainers for cancer charity

John Jarrold Printing Museum in Norwich Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017

Museum’s hunt for new home rumbles on as church move falls through

York House, in Dereham, granted the wish of resident June Mowbray, 80, as she became a barmaid at Cosy Club in Norwich for the day. Picture: Black Swan Care Group

Who’s next? June’s barmaid dream comes true aged 80

A pair of bloomers belonging to Queen Victoria, which has been sold at auction by a Norfolk man. Picture: Hansons/PA Wire.

Norfolk man sells Queen Victoria’s bloomers at auction

Visitors enjoy the music, sunshine and food at the Red Rooster Festival at Euston near Thetford.

Video Legendary acts announced for Americana music festival Red Rooster

Jo Penniston will be skydiving in memory of baby Archie to fundraise for EACH. Picture: Jo Penniston

‘Too beautiful for earth’ - mum’s fundraising skydive to remember son

Pops Meadow play area, Pavilion road, Gorleston.

Council inviting proposals for former kids’ fun park site

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Norwich City

Video Norwich City transfer rumours: Canaries 'close to agreeing a deal' for Luxembourg international

Norwich City have reportedly been tracking Luxembourg international Danel Sinani

Norwich City eye a deal for Luxembourg attacker Danel Sinani, according to Sky Sports News.

Iwan Roberts: 'Two names on the team-sheet that sent a shiver down my spine'

Iwan Roberts never gave an inch during his playing days Picture: Archant

City's midweek defeat at Spurs reminds me of a day I played at their old White Hart Lane ground - and learned a lesson for life.

Canaries defender heads back to National League for another loan stint

Timi Odusina celebrates scoring for Norwich City U18s in the FA Youth Cup fifth round tie against Newcastle in 2018 Picture: Nick Butcher

Young defender Timi Odusina has left Norwich City for a second National League loan stint.

'If we are not a team then we cannot save ourselves' - Loanee on a survival mission at City

Ondrej Duda played the full 90 minutes as Norwich City were beaten 2-1 at Tottenham Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Ondrej Duda is on a Premier League survival mission at Norwich City.

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Anger at 10.30pm start for noisy roadworks

Late night workers on Thunder Lane in Norwich. Pic: Submitted

Updated 'Got away with it' - NHS manager gloated about coverage of dead great-grandmother

Doreen Livermore (l) died at Amberley Hall Care Home in King's Lynn after she was attacked. Her children, Roy and Valerie had warned for weeks about a violent resident at the home who assaulted her. Photo: Livermore Family/Archant

Drink driver caught on friend's mobility scooter which broke down on way to pub

A drink driver was caught on a mobility scooter in Gorleston. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Why this bungalow for sale was the most viewed home in Norfolk - and you'll be surprised

The bungalow with a surprise in St William's Way, Thorpe St Andrew, for sale for £425,000. Pic: Zoopla

Owner's fury as council bin is 'dumped' outside of restaurant

Paolo Daurj, who is unhappy a bin has been moved alongside his restaurant. Picture: David Hannant

'It is simply unfair'- campaigner told demolition must go ahead

Andy Erlam had offered to buy Brandon train station. Picture: Andy Erlam/Archant

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Updated 'Got away with it' - NHS manager gloated about coverage of dead great-grandmother

Doreen Livermore (l) died at Amberley Hall Care Home in King's Lynn after she was attacked. Her children, Roy and Valerie had warned for weeks about a violent resident at the home who assaulted her. Photo: Livermore Family/Archant

Solicitors banned from being directors after clients lose £1.8m

Richard Mallett has been banned from holding directorships for 13 years. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Shocking global warming map shows swathes of East Anglia under water by 2050

Huge swathes of East Anglia will be under water in 30 years unless drastic action is taken to halt global warming, according to a global flood-risk map built by US-based researchers at Climate Central. Picture: Climate Central

Man in 80s seriously hurt in mobility scooter crash

Emergency services were called to the A47 Hardwick roundabout on Thursday following a collision between a car and a mobility scooter. Picture: Chris Bishop

Anger at 10.30pm start for noisy roadworks

Late night workers on Thunder Lane in Norwich. Pic: Submitted

Opinion

Opinion Give yourself a treat and ditch your mobile for the day

Opinion Ability to jet off from Norwich airport is a vital alternative to road or train travel

Flybe planes at Norwich International Airport - having the option to fly by plane across this country is a vital alternative, says David Clayton

Opinion When unmarried mothers were vilified: heartbreaking letter from Mary, 72, will break your heart...

There was a time when unmarried mothers did not dare to show their face PHOTO: GETTY

Opinion Ten reasons to inspire you to enter the Run Norwich 10k in 2020 this week

Runners taking part in last year's Run Norwich 10k Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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A bottomless prosecco, gin and cheese brunch is coming to Norwich

The Prosecco, Gin and Cheese Bottomless Brunch is coming to Norwich Credit: Main Image Jack Edward Storey, circle Getty Images/iStockphoto

Three of the nation's favourite things have come together for a bottomless prosecco, gin and cheese brunch and it looks like very gouda fun.

Video Legendary acts announced for Americana music festival Red Rooster

Visitors enjoy the music, sunshine and food at the Red Rooster Festival at Euston near Thetford.

Legendary country-rock group Asleep at the Wheel will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an exclusive live UK festival appearance at Red Rooster 2020.

Dial M for Murder, Theatre Royal review: Holby City star remedies clunky script

Tom Chambers in Dial M for Murder Credit: Manuel Harlan

Dial M for Murder began its run at Norwich Theatre Royal on Tuesday night and although it promises "a masterclass in suspense" there are still a few lessons to learn.

How to bluff your way through Les Misérables the musical

Les Miserables is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal on its UK and Ireland tour Credit: Supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal

An Idiot's Guide to Les Misérables the musical ahead of its appearance at Norwich Theatre Royal in March and April: here's everything you need to know if you've never seen the show.

Sport

Opinion Mark Armstrong: The wait is finally over... let's get running again

Mark Armstrong is back running, but definitely not racing, again. Picture: Supplied

The running drought is finally over... just 114 days after conker-gate.

Gallery On top of the world, again - Forrest powers to women's singles final victory at Potters

Julie Forrest lifts the trophy as she celebrates winning the women's singles final at the World Indoor Bowls Championships at Potters Resort Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Julie Forrest battered Janice Gower into virtual submission with a performance of sublime brilliance as she repeated her Women's Singles victory of 12 months ago at the World Indoor Championships at the Potters Resort.

Opinion Opinion: The One League structure vote left us with more questions than answers

What next for Norfolk cricket clubs following last week's One League structure rejection? Picture: Mick Howes

The One League structure vote failed to meet the threshold required to revolutionise Norfolk cricket - so what's next? Neal Widdows reports

Two released by King's Lynn Town

Kings Lynn Town and Harry Limb have parted company Picture: Matthew Usher.

King's Lynn Town have released two players.

Norfolk Cricket Board will continue to back idea of One League structure despite rejection

The Norfolk Cricket Board will continue pursuing the idea of a One League structure in the county. Picture: SONYA DUNCAN

The Norfolk Cricket Board (NCB) say they will continue to back the idea of One League in the county.

Business

Solicitors banned from being directors after clients lose £1.8m

Richard Mallett has been banned from holding directorships for 13 years. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Two solicitors have been banned from being company directors for more than 10 years after investors lost almost £2m.

New seaside restaurant soars to top of TripAdvisor rankings

Garrod's Bar and Restaurant is ranked top out of 250 restaurants in Great Yarmouth by Trip Advisor Picture: Victor Ling/Barker's Photographic

A new restaurant has left hundreds of others trailing on a review website just months after opening on the coast.

What is going on at the Magpie pub?

The Magpie pub is now shrouded in scaffolding for work to commence on converting it into four flats. This work can go ahead but the building of two other semi-detached houses on the site has hit upon a stumbling block with planners. Pic: Archant

Work on the site of the historic Magpie pub, which has stood empty in Norwich's Magpie Road for 14 years, has hit upon a new problem.

Features

9 quirky and romantic places to marry in Norwich

Carrow Road, home of the Canaries, is also a wedding venue. Picture: Denise Bradley

With Valentine's Day approaching, love is most definitely in the air. If you're planning a wedding or civil partnership ceremony, Norwich has a wide range of venues to offer, from romantic and historic to quirky.

Tracing a town's surprising heritage of turkey and cider

A town sign in Attleborough showing cider making. Cider making was an important part of Attleborough's economy for almost 100 years. Picture: DR ANDREW TULLETT

Attleborough has a surprising pedigree of cider production and turkey sales. DR ANDREW TULLETT tells us how they got on the town's sign

More discussions will be held over Wetherspoon coming to town

The former North Walsham Town Council office in New Road, North Walsham, which could become a Wetherspoon pub. Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

More discussions will be held over a much wished-for JD Wetherspoon in a Norfolk town after a meeting was held between the two main parties.

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How a ball bowled in Norfolk became the talk of the nation

A bowl from England's Nick Brett went viral on social media. Picture: Brittany Woodman.

Few things get people talking quite like a spectacular sporting moment, and one of those took place in Norfolk on Wednesday.

Man drove into Tesco worker after £300 shoplifting spree

Sign at Tesco store in Great Yarmouth. PIC: Nick Butcher.

A man drove at a supermarket worker in a car park after walking out of a store with more than £300-worth of goods, a court has heard.

Sex offender caught using computer at Norwich Library

The Forum in Norwich city centre. Picture: Archant

A convicted sex offender was caught breaching his order by using one of the computers at Norwich Millennium Library to access his Facebook account.

Restaurant up for sale less than a year since opening

Olimpia Sadler (inset) is selling Brasov. Picture: Olimpia Sadler

A Norwich restaurant has been put up for sale for £75,000 - despite only opening in May 2019.

Neighbours describe scene of 'terrible' crash where two cars flipped

Lakenham Road, Norwich, where a black Audi A4 and a silver Renault Clio were involved in a crash. Picture: Daniel Moxon.

People living in a road where two cars flipped in a dramatic crash have described the "carnage" that unfolded.