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Attleborough

Plans to turn church hall into bungalows rejected

The Lighthouse in Attleborough, whose owners had hoped to turn into three bungalows. Picture: Google

Brothers accused of armed raids in Norwich and Attleborough apply to have charges dropped

The road sign for Larkman Lane where the Kwik Save which was targeted in an armed robbery is.

12 reasons you have to visit the Vikings exhibition at Norwich Castle this half term

The Hingham Hoard in the new Viking exhibition at Norwich Castle Picture: David Kirkham/Norfolk Museums Service

Brothers in court accused of Norwich and Attleborough armed robberies

The road sign for Theobald Road, where an aggravated robbery allegedly took place at a residential property. Picture Archant.

Aylsham

London Marathon runner inspired by her father for big race

Daisy Clarke is running the London Marathon for the BHF as her father, Jeff, had a heart attack. Pictured with her dad. Picture: Supplied by the BHF

Stock car driver on mend as more than £5,400 raised for his family

Matt Newson following a heat win at Kings Lynn. Picture: Matthew Bull

Art installation scoops national award for Blickling Estate

L-R , Emma Slocombe, lead curator, Fiona Hall, visitor experience consultant for the East of England, Jo Bosch, visitor experience manager at Blickling Estate, and John Orna-Ornstein, director of culture and engagement. Picture: supplied by Jo Bosch

Dog poo smeared on second children’s play park in Norfolk

Dog poo was smeared on equipment at the children's play park off Wymer Drive, Aylsham. Picture: Google Street Maps

Beccles

‘I am absolutely disgusted’ - Mother’s anger as vandals scrawl homophobic graffiti on play area

Sammy Bond was at the Beccles common park with her four-year-old daughter, Neave (pictured) when she noticed vandalism. Picture: Contributed by Sammy Bond

Inquest opens into death of missing man whose body was found in woodland

Neil Davis died on February 27, 2019, in Attleborough. Photo: Submitted

‘I am sick of being referred to as the only gay in the village’: LGBTQIA+ support group opens to fight adversity

James Gallacher, opened the LGBTQIA+ support group as a space where everyone can “help support the pride in Beccles and to increase awareness”. Picture: Contributed by James Gallacher

Residents appeal for relief road to ‘put village on the map’ and to be renamed

John Sayer, Elizabeth and Yvonne Howell, as well as Mike and Janet Lloyd (not pictured), said branding the road Weston Way would simply “make sense”.

Bungay

Watch: Rock musicians ride mobility scooters for video in Great Yarmouth

Little Red Kings, a band influenced by 1970s rock, rode mobility scooters around Great Yarmouth for a music video which will be released on March 1.

‘Electric cars definitely are the future for the moment’: 24-hour electric car charging station opens in town

Launch of the new EO charging points at The Urban Jungle in Beccles L-R Richard Rout (Cabinet member for environment and public protection), Richard Seppings Anglia Car Charging, Charlie Jardine ( EO Charging) and Peter Frost, Environment Strategy Officer for Suffolk County Council, Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Bus company cuts vital service through Norfolk and Suffolk

There are delays to Konectbus services travelling through central Norwich. Picture: Archant

Volunteer driver ‘heartbroken’ after his car was damaged by vandals

Mick Henry, from Lowestoft is a driver for BACT - a community service, based in Bungay which provides transport for the elderly or sick.

Cromer

Fond seaside memories of Norfolk inspire author’s second novel

Author Martin Gore is releasing a new novel after the success of his first. Picture: supplied by Isabelle Kenyon

Which Norfolk post office and stores is the best in the country this month?

West Runton PO winners. Stuart and Andrea Loakes and daughter Hattie. Pictures: David Woodcock Photography (Norwich).

Unsung community heroes recognised at annual town awards

Cromer mayor David Pritchard with Tony Shipp and Hilary Cox, who were presented with commendations at the annual town honours awards.
Photo: ANDREAS YIASIMI

Mammoth tooth among amazing finds on the Norfolk coast

Southern mammoth tooth, approximately 2 million years old, found on the coast. Photo: West Runton Beach Cafe

Dereham

Youngsters take part in winter dance show in front of 600 people

Year five stormtroopers demonstrating their confidence and teamwork. Pictures: Mattishall school

Stolen dogs back home after the truck they were in was snatched

These dogs are back home after the truck they were in was stolen in Whinburgh. Pictures: Dianne Pratt

Village fears ‘fatal waiting to happen’ as council fail to grit busy bus route

Gathered to campaign for Stone Road, Mattishall, to be gritted, were Linda Warmer, Lucy Keeler, David Piper, Mike Nunn, Catherine Turner, Karen Nunn, Richard Turner, Rob Nunn and Trudi Nunn. Picture: ROB NUNN

‘It’s devastating’ - mum of teenager diagnosed with cancer for the fourth time on family’s journey

Lewis Atkins, 14, from Dereham, has been diagnosed with cancer for the fourth time. Photo: Courtesy of the Atkins family

Diss

Police appeal in hunt for wanted woman

Police are appealing for help to trace Kelly Anne Fitzgerald who has links in Diss, Costessey and Norwich. Picture: Norfolk Police

£573m windfall for Norfolk business as director paid £3m in dividends

Stephen Fenby, Managing Director of Midwich in Diss.

Day centre for the elderly to return after a year of closure

Age Concern's first Great Sunday Lunch event at the Denny Centre in Diss in 2009. The Centre closed last year but could return under not-for-profit Empanda. Photo: Sonya Duncan

Watch: the first of Greater Anglia’s new Swiss-made trains travelling the region

Downham Market

Cambridge man charged over Downham Market burglaries

A man has been charged with a number of burglaries in west Norfolk Picture: Archant

Michelin tyres, console and cash stolen in west Norfolk burglary

Police are appealing for information after a burglary at Ten Mile Bank Picture: Ian Burt

Have your say on development in King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton

The local plan sets out where homes and businesses could be built between now and 2036 Picture: Ian Burt

Perfume, jewellery and gym bag stolen from a house

Police are searching for witnesses to a burglary in Downham Market. Picture: Archant

Fakenham

New men’s shed looking to find a home

Search on for suitable building for men's shed in Fakenham. Picture: supplied by Francis Coxeter

Chemical incident confirmed at Norfolk chocolate factory

Fire-fighters were called to a chemical incident at the Kinnerton factory in Fakenham, which makes chocolates. Picture: Ian Burt

Momo challenge is a ‘complete hoax’, cyber security expert says

‘People can often struggle’- new group formed to provide support for bereaved people

The Dandelion Group of Friends has been formed in Fakenham to support bereaved people. From the left is Helen Miller and Jonny Miller (Langham Glass), Tina Hughes (Manager of Café Nelson), Paul Cook and Heather Goward (Gowards Funeral Services). Picture: Supplied by Heather Goward

Gorleston

Second World War engineer honoured at RAF funeral

James Buxton, who lived in Gorleston, was an ex-RAF engineer during the Second World War.

Gorleston woman wins theatre award for play about penguins

Victoria Dyson, 32, from Gorleston, played the baby penguin in 'Huddle', a play which won Filskit theatre company an Offie, or Off the West End Award.

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

Great Yarmouth

Prisoners given sleeping bags and ‘urban survival kits’ to help them prepare for homelessness

A homeless person sleeping rough on a bench outside Norwich City Hall. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Signalling and train faults cause cancellations for commuters

Greater Anglia train. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Norwich to Cambridge rail line has worst punctuality in county despite rural line improvement

Rail passengers in Norfolk suffered varying levels of delays in February. Picture: Sonya Brown

Train faults cause cancellation of rail services from Norwich, London, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

Train faults have caused cancellations in Norfolk and Suffolk. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Holt

Town gets new tourist information centre and council offices

Nelson House in Holt before the restoration. Picture: Google Street Maps

Toyah and Georgie Fame among early highlights announced for Holt Festival 2019

Toyah will be performing at the Holt Festival. Picture: Gary Clutterbuck

Prince Charles praises winning Norfolk pupil at awards contest

The Prince of Wales presents a certificate to
Joseph Oxtoby. Picture: Darren Fletcher

‘Shock’ as thousands of pounds worth of tools stolen from firm

The Thaxters site on Hunworth Road, Holt. Photograph: Thaxters.

Hunstanton

A sign, a school, phone boxes and a dome are all listed

The old road sign on Coast Road, Overstrand that has been given a grade II listing Picture: Antony Kelly

Consultations begin over safety measures and lower speed limits on A149

Average speed cameras are set to be installed between King's Lynn and Heacham Picture: Ian Burt

Campaigners reveal how bid to reopen King’s Lynn to Hunstanton railway is progressing

Hunstanton Railway, August 1969. Picture: Ian Burt

Much-loved former allotments chairman has a lane named after him

From lef Derek Cosbey, Paul Emerson, Chris Bishop and Mick Smith on Keith May Lane. Picture: Northfields Allotments

King's Lynn

Teens offered free tickets to see orchestra

Norfolk Symphony Orchestra

Motion calls for independent inquiry into council’s £2.75m loan to build King’s Lynn Innovation Centre

Titan the Robot helps offically open the new KLIC building in King's Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Wellbeing day in King’s Lynn offers support to those touched by cancer

A special health and wellbeing day for people touched by cancer is being held in King's Lynn Picture: Archant

John Vigar will give Diana Bullock Memorial Lecture in King’s Lynn

King's Lynn's historic buildings will bee the subject of the lecture Picture: Ian Burt

Lowestoft

New homes plan for former hospital site

The former Lowestoft Hospital site. According to the Waveney Local Plan, about 45 new homes are earmarked to be built on the land. Picture: Nick Butcher

Anyone fancy a Growler Thrash with veteran locomotives on region’s rail lines?

The Class 37 locomotives have been operating trains between Lowestoft and Norwich over recent years. Picture: PAUL GEATER

Signalling and train faults cause cancellations for commuters

Greater Anglia train. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Man airlifted to hospital from supply ship

Lowestoft lifeboat and the Coastguard rescue helicopter assist the man with a medical evacuation from the vessel. Picture: Mick Howes/RNLI

North Walsham

One of Norfolk’s last council-run high schools reveals plans for academy conversion

North Walsham High School is consulting with parents and staff on plans to convert the school to an academy and join the Enrich Learning Trust. Picture: ARCHANT

Norfolk man wins £5,000 Ultimate Spitfire Experience

BOTB winner Spitfire experience. Pictures: BOTB

Norfolk town preserves its heritage, thanks to old guidebook

L-R,. town councillor Robert Murphy, Deputy Mayor Mary Seward, councillor David Turner, Mayor Barry Hester, district councillor Eric Seward, Diana Velhagen (local historian), Judy Van Lawick (volunteer from the museum and info centre), and the Rev. Canon Paul Cubitt. Picture: Jenny Melville

Norfolk schoolchildren learn how to keep themselves safe from abuse

Youngsters have been raising awareness of the NSPCC at Millfield school. Picture: Millfield school

Norwich

Customer at Norwich Wetherspoons handed napkin with offensive message inside

Liv Hope, from Peterborough, was handed a napkin with an offensive message on it at The Bell Hotel Wetherspoons in Norwich Credit: Liv Hope

Closed intu Chapelfield store set to reopen in Norwich

Jones Bootmaker store is reopening in Brigg Street in Norwich

Ian Clarke: ‘Ridiculous’ Norwich City are top of the league...and having a laugh

Ben Godfrey of Norwich celebrates scoring his sides 2nd goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at the New York Stadium, Rotherham
Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 640267
16/03/2019

Almost £1m could be spent to revamp more Norwich city centre streets

Almost £1m could be spent on a scheme which would see London Street in Norwich repaved. Pic: Dan Grimmer.

Sheringham

Norwich to Cambridge rail line has worst punctuality in county despite rural line improvement

Rail passengers in Norfolk suffered varying levels of delays in February. Picture: Sonya Brown

Which Norfolk post office and stores is the best in the country this month?

West Runton PO winners. Stuart and Andrea Loakes and daughter Hattie. Pictures: David Woodcock Photography (Norwich).

Talented young cast star in Norfolk theatre’s production of The Wind in The Willows

Toad (James Shorten), Ratty (Ayrelia O’Leary-Leeson) and Badger (Rosa Cormack) from the cast of The Wind in the Willows musical at Sheringham Little Theatre. Pictures: Richard Batson

Mammoth tooth among amazing finds on the Norfolk coast

Southern mammoth tooth, approximately 2 million years old, found on the coast. Photo: West Runton Beach Cafe

Swaffham

Can you spot yourself at Hunny Bell charity run?

The annual Break Hunny Bell cross country run, which attracted more than 500 entrants.
Photo: KAREN BETHELL

John Lewis staff see bonus cut for sixth year

John Lewis staff in Norwich will see their bonus cut once again. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

WWE star and actor The Rock sends special Disney message of support to two-year-old Norfolk girl fighting cancer

Dwayne 'the rock' Johnson sent his support and told Esme to 'Stay Strong'. Photo: Go fund me

Taxi driver says he’s lucky to be alive after bricks flew into car ‘like bullets’

The BMW X5 smashed into the column on a traffic island at the junction with Pitt Street and St Augustines Street. It came to a stop at the entrance to Gildencroft Park. Photo: Ioan Ionita

Thetford

Norfolk to go stateside for charity cruise

Classic American cars will be making the way through Norfolk Photo: Nick Butcher

Thetford: Another dying high street or a town embracing tech?

Thetford town centre. Picture: Sonya Duncan

‘Thetford could so easily be better’ but history and community shine through

Stuart Wright in the Dad's Army Museum he founded. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Thetford: A town defined by growth and development

Thetford from the top of St Peter's Church. Picture: Carl Harding-Palmer

Watton

Couple who left deer to starve at Norfolk stately home banned from keeping them

The fallow deer at Clermont Hall Picture: RSPCA

Deer were left to starve at stately home

The fallow deer at Clermont Hall Picture: RSPCA

Norfolk artists invited to bid for public art commission

Norfolk artist Harriet Mead with Tony Abel of Abel Homes at a previous artwork unveiling in Watton. PHOTO: Abel Homes

New post office for Norfolk town finally opens

George Freeman MP, Tina Kiddell Mayor of Watton, Deven Changela and Chandni Changela owners of the Watton Edwards News. Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Wells-next-the-Sea

‘We do not need more second homes’ - new calls to support locals in coastal town

The warm glow of sunrise over the harbour at Wells-next-the-Sea on a cold January morning. Picture: Peter Kent

Woman and dog rescued off coast after being cut off by the tide

Wells inshore lifeboat. Picture: John Mitchell

A whole Norfolk community pulled together to raise £15,000 to keep horse sculpture in their town.

Lifeboat Horse in situ during a higer tide. Photo: Twitter

Man’s body found in water after search for missing person

The harbour at Wells-next-the-Sea. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Wisbech

‘We’re not here to fight for last’ – Norfolk star Russell on F1 grand prix debut

Norfolk F1 star George Russell signs autographs for fans ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Picture:PA

On eve of his first Grand Prix, Norfolk’s F1 hope vows: ‘I want to be world champion’

File photo dated 20-02-2019 of Williams George Russell. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday March 12, 2019. George Russell has set his sights on being crowned a Formula One world champion as he prepares to make his debut in Australia. See PA story AUTO Australian Russell. Photo credit should read David Davies/PA Wire.

Luxury bungalow in Wisbech that won’t sell is a ‘happy place’ despite its tragic link to the past

Stunning two-bedroom bungalow for sale in Magazine Lane in Wisbech. Picture: HAART.

Plan for flats to be built on site of former press works have been approved

The former Witley Press building in Hunstanton, which looks set to be knocked down to make way for flats Picture: Chris Bishop

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

Customers of former shop owner stabbed to death pay tribute to ‘kind and gracious man’

57-year-old Kumarathas Rajasingam was stabbed to death on Burdock Close, Wymondham, Saturday night. Photo: Submitted

‘We’ve been hung over a barrel’ - Methodist church plans finally get the go ahead

Neighbours to St Peter's Methodist Church have campaigned against plans to turn it into houses. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

‘Like making a bonfire of 35,000 £10 notes’ - Campaigners vow to continue methodist church fight

Neighbours to St Peter's Methodist Church have campaigned against plans to turn it into houses. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Can you spot yourself at Hunny Bell charity run?

The annual Break Hunny Bell cross country run, which attracted more than 500 entrants.
Photo: KAREN BETHELL

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