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Attleborough

Convenience store chain McColl, which has more than 20 stores across Norfolk, issues profit warning

McColl's on Colman Road in Norwich. Photo: Google Streetview

Norfolk ‘Trash Tribe’ first town in UK to join global movement against litter

Trash Tribe volunteers joined Daniel Reynolds, founder of Pure Clean Earth, to clear litter in Attleborough last Sunday. Photo: Pure Clean Earth

Health Secretary urged to act as thousands in Norfolk left without a dentist

Mydentist at East Harling and Coastal Dental Practice in Snettisham, also run by Mydentist, will close on November 30. Picture: Mydentist

Van owners urged to be vigilant after 12 vehicles stolen in a month

Norfolk residents are being urged to keep their vehicles secure following a number of thefts. Picture: Denise Bradley

Aylsham

Christmas tradition that has taken place in every year of Queen’s reign

Auctioneer David Gould on the rostrum at the 2017 Keys annual Christmas poultry sale. Picture: Andy Newman

Wellbeing shop joins eclectic mix in Norfolk countryside

Jo Turner at the new Alby Wellbeing shop. Pictures: David Bale

Three Norfolk churches share in £429,211 funding payout

East Walton church. Pictures: National Churches Trust

Woman dies at Blickling Hall

A woman died during a visit to Blickling Hall. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Beccles

Mayor faces off with Sleeping Beauty star in heated bake-off challenge

With spatulas at the ready, each were armed with pretty pots full of jam, buttercream and an abundance of sweets. Picture: Charlotte James Photography

Commuters stranded after point failure in Lowestoft

Trains at Lowestoft Station. Pictures: MICK HOWES

Nobel Prize-winning Beccles chemist could be the face of new £50

Dr Dorothy Hodgkin at Sir John Leman High School Prizegiving 1981. Photo: Archant.

Founder of Norfolk charity receives MBE from Prince William

Marcella Olive-Ballestra,at Buckingham Palce with her MBE.Picture: Thecla Fellas

Bungay

Convenience store chain McColl, which has more than 20 stores across Norfolk, issues profit warning

McColl's on Colman Road in Norwich. Photo: Google Streetview

Frustrated villagers descend on bus meeting to complain about cuts to services

Villagers had their say about the cut bus route at the Norfolk Bus Forum public meeting. Photo: Bethany Wales

‘This is a substantial change’ - Towns hit out after losing police presence

Bungay will no longer have a PCSO in the town. The Buttercross, Bungay. Picture: Nick Butcher.

‘Disaster’ warning as Norfolk bus company proposes to withdraw part of service

Konectbus is proposing changes to its number 5 service from Postwick Park and Ride. Photo : Steve Adams

Cromer

Wellbeing shop joins eclectic mix in Norfolk countryside

Jo Turner at the new Alby Wellbeing shop. Pictures: David Bale

New documentary tells story of Norfolk drummers who have played for chart-topping acts

Luke Bullen Credit: Matthew Becker

£190,000 park revamp moves a step closer with plans lodged with council

Artist's impression of North Lodge Park, Cromer after the revamp. Picture: Friends of North Lodge Park

New fish shop owner hopes the plaice will still be there in 50 years’ time

The four owners of CA seafoods in Sheringham, Natalie-May Worboys, left, Jamie Weston, Arthur Weston, and Cheryl Weston, right. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Dereham

Thieves steal six wheels from coach firm’s minibus

The minibus without the wheels. Picture: Katrina Farrow

The best and worst streets in Norfolk and Waveney for broadband speed

The figures for the streets in Norfolk and Waveney with the fastest and slowest broadband speeds have been revealed. PHOTO: James Bass

Battling four-year-old arrives in police van ahead of Dereham Christmas lights switch-on

Denver Clinton ready to switch on the Dereham Christmas lights, with his family, sister Savannah, mum Wanda, and family friend Jo Marshall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Brave four-year-old boy Denver Clinton will switch on Christmas lights in Dereham

Denver Clinton, left, will switch on the Christmas lights in Dereham. Picture: OLIVIA WHITTLE

Diss

Diss-based audio visual specialists buys Australian broadcast and photography company

Midwich in Diss.

Buses to replace trains on major routes from Norwich

Greater Anglia is upgrading its fleet but its figures for reliability and punctuality rare not improving. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Health Secretary urged to act as thousands in Norfolk left without a dentist

Mydentist at East Harling and Coastal Dental Practice in Snettisham, also run by Mydentist, will close on November 30. Picture: Mydentist

Diss radio station celebrates one year on air

Ribbon cutting at the launch of Park Radio in Diss last year. The community station is now celebrating one year on air. Picture: John Hutton/Diss Camera Club

Downham Market

This Norfolk couple have just given their £7.5m restaurant to their staff

From left John and Maxine Murphy, with John Collings, managing director and operations director Sharon Collins outside Arbuckles in Downham Market Picture: Chris Bishop

New war memorial at Barroway Drove

History Group Members proudly standing by the new memorial (left to right: Janice Thomson, Lynne Kharod, Kay Beckett, Geoff Beckett and Vicki Howling Picture: Barroway Drove History Group

Alan’s cancer journey

Alan Pierce, from Downham Market, with his dog Teddy Picture: Big C

New support for men with prostate cancer in West Norfolk

The Kingsmen Kit to help prostate cancer sufferers Picture: Big C

Fakenham

Norfolk woman loses over 7st in weight

Heidi Smith before she lost 7st in weight. Pictures: Hollie Webb

Three Norfolk churches share in £429,211 funding payout

East Walton church. Pictures: National Churches Trust

Air ambulance launched to Hempton, near Fakenham

The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) was launched to Hempton, near Fakenham. Photo: EAAA

Fifteen Norfolk organisations share in £69,360 windfall

North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb (front centre) and Victory Housing Trust director of housing Christine Candlish (front right) present �10,000 cheques to Joy Bishop (front left) and Marian Pearson (front, second left) of SleepEast and Simon Wright (front, second right) of Nelson�s Journey, watched by representatives from all 15 grant-receiving organisation. Picture: Andy Newman

Gorleston

Police on hunt for wanted Great Yarmouth man Lewis Copping

Lewis Copping, 24, was arrested in Gorleston on Friday morning. Picture: Norfolk Police

‘Where God wanted me to be’: Norfolk charity worker embarks on new role with Identity

Matt Ashpole was about to embark on a new career as a firefighter for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service when the position at Identity opened up in the summer. Picture: Brian Philpot

Town Crier’s proclamation to mark end of the war to be performed around the world

Pageantmaster and Battle's Over organiser Bruno Peek, 67, planning the Battles Over tribute to the World War One fallen, at his home in Gorleston-on-Sea. Picture Joe Giddens/PA Wire.

Bonus Norwich date added to Britain’s Got Talent auditions

The Waterfront will be hosting Britain's Got Talent auditions this month. Photo: Syco/REX Shutterstock

Great Yarmouth

Who will be the next mayor of the Great Yarmouth borough?

Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Mary Coleman at the Poppy Appeal launch. Picture: Joseph Norton

REVEALED: Most and least used stations in region as Great Yarmouth loses 20pc of passengers

Great Yarmouth station has lost 20pc of its passengers since 2012. Picture: Neil Didsbury

‘Filby was his life’: Tributes paid to former mayor of borough

Former mayor of Great Yarmouth, David Thompson MBE has died age 88. Picture: Archant

Leader of Norfolk County Council backs call for revival of devolution deal talks in 2019

Andrew Proctor, leader of Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

Holt

WATCH: Norfolk students recording video for single at Fantasy Land Christmas

The Gresham's Girls filmed a video for their new single at Thursford. Picture: Gresham's

Music night raises cash for little boy with heart defect

Trevor Bailey presents the proceeds from a charity Northern Soul night at Cromer Soul Club to Kyra Welch and her son Kaiden Griffin, who has a congenital heart defect. Picture: STUART ANDERSON

Norfolk business group vying with Harrods for national houseware award

The CT Baker Group, which includes Bakers and Larners, has had another successful year. Picture: Archant

Fifteen Norfolk organisations share in £69,360 windfall

North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb (front centre) and Victory Housing Trust director of housing Christine Candlish (front right) present �10,000 cheques to Joy Bishop (front left) and Marian Pearson (front, second left) of SleepEast and Simon Wright (front, second right) of Nelson�s Journey, watched by representatives from all 15 grant-receiving organisation. Picture: Andy Newman

Hunstanton

Acid barrels wash up at Snettisham

The barrels which were found at Snettisham Picture: Hunstanton coastguard

Chippy owner fined almost £50,000 for filthy takeaway and banned from running a food business

The owner of Shoreside chip shop in Hunstanton has been ordered to pay fines and costs of more than �48,000 for breaching food hygiene regulations. Picture: Chris Bishop

Shrine to Polish troops is rededicated at Hunstanton

Members of the congregation and Hunstanton's polish community at the shrine Picture: Chris Bishop

Speed cameras could still be installed on A149

Average speed cameras on the A17 near King's Lynn. Picture: Ian Burt

King's Lynn

How the Crane has made East Anglia its home - 400 years after being made extinct

Cranes have made Norfolk their home after successful breeding 22 chicks in 2018. Photo: Niel Bowman

Three Norfolk churches share in £429,211 funding payout

East Walton church. Pictures: National Churches Trust

Will we finally see longer trains between King’s Lynn and Cambridge?

A Great Northern train leaves Downham Market Picture: Ian Burt

As more shops close, what can be done to save a High Street?

Next, in King's Lynn High Street, which is closing Picture: Chris Bishop

Lowestoft

UEA’s famous alumni to appear on University Challenge on Christmas Day

Comedian Arthur Smith returns to visit the University of East Anglia (UEA) in 2011, after being a student their 30 years ago. Photo: Matthew Usher

REVEALED: Most and least used stations in region as Great Yarmouth loses 20pc of passengers

Great Yarmouth station has lost 20pc of its passengers since 2012. Picture: Neil Didsbury

‘Impossible to rely on’: East Anglia’s trains have just posted their worst ever performance

Jamie Burles, MD of Abellio Greater Anglia said the company is investing huge sums in improving performance. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Watch: High-tech software shows Greater Anglia where trains should stop

The new Stadler trains have started to arrive in East Anglia. Picture: GREATER ANGLIA

North Walsham

North Norfolk firm wins gold sleep award for baby mattress

Eric White, centre, managing director of East Coast Nurseries, at the ceremony at the Westminster Park Plaza, with editor of Mother and Baby magazine, Emma Bailey. Photo: Mother and Baby/East Coast Nurseries

Full steam ahead to buy £250,000 community pub for village

Villagers in Swanton Abbott are keen to purchase the village pub from the current owner so they can run it as a community. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Search for witnesses after ‘mindless destruction’ of play park just days after it opened

North Walsham play park was vandalised. Pictures: North Walsham Town Council

State-of-the art play park already vandalised, just days after it opened

The official opening of the play park in North Walsham. Picture: John Newstead Photography

Norwich

Nine cheap and free things to do in Norfolk this week - from ice skating to meeting reindeer

Norwich ice rink at Norwich Castle Gardens.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Man in his 30s stabbed in Norwich

The area where the incident occurred on St Augustines Street. Picture: Archant

Ex Norwich and North Walsham rugby star jailed for molesting girl

Shaun Woodhouse

‘I was always better with a crowd’: City legend Grant Holt to make singles wrestling debut

Grant Holt with rising wrestling star Ricky Knight Jr. Holt makes his wrestling singles debut on Saturday December 22 at Epic Studios, Norwich. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Sheringham

REVEALED: Most and least used stations in region as Great Yarmouth loses 20pc of passengers

Great Yarmouth station has lost 20pc of its passengers since 2012. Picture: Neil Didsbury

‘Dreadful, frustrating, appalling’ - campaigners call for better bus and rail links at north Norfolk station

Campaigners David Hurdle and James Thomson are calling for better bus and train links in north Norfolk. Picture: Archant

Hot/cold food retailer set to move in to former north Norfolk pet shop

The former Sheringham pet shop Claws and Paws, which is being taken over by Norfolk's Pie Man. Photo: KAREN BETHELL

Sheringham man letting his facial fuzz grow in December for campaign

Richard Pain will be clean-shaven by the end of the month when he will start re-growing his beard. Picture: Bowel Cancer UK.

Swaffham

Cafe owner giving back to community with free Christmas dinners

The Tea Pot Cafe in Swaffham is opening on Christmas Day to feed those in need. Owner Sandra Berryman.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Rotary club welcomes national president for its 50th anniversary

Denis Bishop will be celebrating 50 years of the Swaffham Rotary Club. Picture: Ian Burt

Shock and sadness as Norwich sculpture destroyed in car crash

Stuart McLaren next to the Charlotte Howarth sculpture on St Augustine's Street before it was knocked over. Photo : Steve Adams

Swaffham to take part in Battle’s Over Remembrance Day events

Thetford

“We’re having to travel for miles” People in south Norfolk village lament the loss of their dentist

Joyce Welford partially chose East Harling due to its medical facilities. Now the dentist has shut, she will have to take her ill husband to Attleborough. PHOTO: Sophie Smith

Hundreds don red hats for Santa Run in Winter Wonderland

Thetford Winter Wonderland 5K Santa Run. Picture: Graham/Run Breckland Facebook

Join Park Run to make up for Christmas, says Steph Callen

People volunteering for Catton Park Run in Norwich and cheering participants on. Picture: SOPHIE WYLLIE

Health Secretary urged to act as thousands in Norfolk left without a dentist

Mydentist at East Harling and Coastal Dental Practice in Snettisham, also run by Mydentist, will close on November 30. Picture: Mydentist

Watton

Thieves steal six wheels from coach firm’s minibus

The minibus without the wheels. Picture: Katrina Farrow

WATCH: Dramatic drone footage shows magnitude of arson attack

Dramatic footage of the fire in Watton. Picture: James Betts

Straw fire ‘catastrophic’ as mayor says town is becoming ‘lawless’

The large straw stack fire at Watton Airfield is being investigated as an arson. Picture: Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

Meet the Norfolk mayor celebrating 30 years as a London cabbie

Mayor of Watton Tina Kiddell driving her cab through the town at its carnival earlier this year. Picture: Fred Kiddell

Wells-next-the-Sea

Around 50 stalls at new winter market at Wells Maltings

New winter market at Wells Maltings. Picture: Sarah Toon

Success of Norfolk hospital’s dementia hub wins it an award

Wells Community Hospital's dementia hub has won an award. Picture: Wells community hospital

‘Luckiest’ people in the world: Belgian Air Force on rescue of fishermen off Norfolk coast

A Belgian Air Force A109 helicopter on a display flight. A chopper of the same model located the stricken fishermen in the North Sea and helped guide the rescue crews to them. Picture: TIM FELCE

‘Too many older people’ with free bus passes threatens future of Coasthopper, says boss

One of the Coasthopper buses. Picture: Ian Burt

Wisbech

Five fined £75 each for spitting in the street

The North Brink Wisbech. Picture; Matthew Usher.

Drivers warned of delays on A1101 at Emneth

Drivers face delays on part of the A1101 Picture: Getty

Car plunges into water-filled dyke

Water-filled dyke Well Creek runs alongside the A1122 at Outwell where a car left the road. Picture: Google

Fenland Council does partial U-turn to add a bit of extra colour ahead of Prince Charles’s Wisbech visit

Fenland Council does a partial U-turn and will put out some extra plants ahead of the visit to Wisbech by Prince Charles. Picture: IN BLOOM

Wroxham and Broads

Should Norfolk business drivers be allowed to use bus lanes in rush hour?

Traffic using the Grapes Hill roundabout in Norwich. Picture by SIMON FINLAY.

Marine upholsterer toasts successful first Southampton Boat Show

Peter Jeckells, left, chairman, and his son, Andrew, managing director of Jeckells and Son the upholsterers, on their stand at the London Boat Show 2018. The company exhibited for the first time at the Southampton Boat Show this month. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Retailer Angling Direct styles new outlet as a “destination store”

Angling Direct's warehouse at the Rackheath distribution centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Return after 60 years of Ardea pleasure wherry to Norwich

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James arrives on the wherry Ardea at St Benet's Abbey on August 6, 2017 for the annual service at the monastery ruins on the banks of the River Bure. Picture: Roger Green

Wymondham

Journalist named as best trainee in the country

John Patrick Asher has been named as top journalism trainee
Picture: Anthony Carroll

Teenager rolls 12 strikes for perfect tenpin bowling score

Jake Everitt, 14, who has bowled a perfect 300 score, the maximum of 12 strikes in a row, at tenpin bowling. With him is his coach and nan, Margaret Jones, and his team Electric captain, Jon Banks. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Should companies have to declare how many of their workers have disabilities?

Members of Norfolk Industries for Disabled People take a tour around Orchard Toys in Wymondham, for which they are contract packers.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Van owners urged to be vigilant after 12 vehicles stolen in a month

Norfolk residents are being urged to keep their vehicles secure following a number of thefts. Picture: Denise Bradley

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