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Attleborough

Pensioner’s death prompts change in lorry driver training

Dudley Howe was killed after being hit by a lorry on Station Road, Attleborough, in October 2017. Picture: Courtesy of Mr Howe's family/Norfolk Constabulary

Business offering delivery of sweet treats via bicycle during lockdown

Vanessa Beales-Howes, who runs Attleborough business Sweet-Ness, has been delivering sugary treats during coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Courtesy of Vanessa Beales-Howes

Coroner raises safety concerns after pensioner killed by lorry

Dudley Howe was killed after being hit by a lorry on Station Road, Attleborough, in October 2017. Picture: Courtesy of Mr Howe's family/Norfolk Constabulary

Court cases and coronavirus ‘bed blocking’ horse sanctuaries

World Horse Welfare is looking after record numbers of animals Picture: World Horse Welfare

Aylsham

Nominate your food and drink heroes during the coronavirus lockdown

2019 Norfolk Food and Drink Heroes award winner Susanna Lemon, Simply Cake Co. and The Aylsham Show President for 2019, Clare Buxton. Picture: Aylsham Show

School ‘requires improvement’ in Ofsted inspection - but head confident it will improve

Clare Toplis, head of John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School, Aylsham, at a tree planting. Picture: BROADLAND CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

Aylsham Show cancelled due to coronavirus crisis

Main ring entertainment at the 2019 Aylsham Show. Picture: Chris Hill

Plans submitted for an eco-classroom at a Norfolk school

Bure Valley School in Aylsham have lodged a bid for a new eco classroom. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Beccles

New leader for Lib Dem, Green and Independent group at Suffolk County Council

Leader of the Liberal Democrat, Green and Independent group at Suffolk County Council Elfrede Brambley-Crawshaw (right) who takes over from Penny Otton (left). Picture: LIBERAL DEMOCRAT, GREEN & INDEPENDENT GROUP

Town’s auction rooms set to resume bidding after Coronavirus closure

Nicholas Rudge, director of Durrants Auction Rooms in Beccles. PHOTO: Durrants Auction Rooms

Air ambulance responds after woman suffers fall

The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) responded to a woman who suffered a fall near Beccles. Photo: EAAA

Boats and outboard motors stolen from sailing club base

A host of sailing equipment has been stolen in Beccles. Picture: Karen Langston

Bungay

Bungay 150 homes gets final decision after four years of wrangling

The land west of A144 St John's Road. Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Locations revealed for two new special schools in Suffolk

The Former Bungay Middle school site is to be used for a new special educational needs school. Picture: Nick Butcher

Fresh grant funding for projects as loneliness identified as biggest issue in East Suffolk

Age UK's Chinwag sessions in East Suffolk have received some support through the council's Hidden Needs grant programme. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Kennels owner faces £150,000 legal bill after losing appeal

Supporters of Topcroft kennels owner Sharon Tidnam make their views known outside an earlier hearing Photo: Archant

Cromer

Amazona Zoo hoping for a July 3 reopening

Imogen White, manager of Cromer’s Amazona Zoo, with a South American coati. Picture: Chris Taylor

Markets set to reopen in Cromer and Sheringham

Traders selling their wares at Cromer's Friday market at Meadow car park. Picture: STUART ANDERSON

Cromer pier reopens

Cromer pier reopened on Monday, June 1. Picture: Jon Williamson

Revamped coastal park will include zig-zag bridge

Artist's impression of new play bridge. Picture: Friends of North Lodge Park

Dereham

Group that celebrates life in Dereham approaching second birthday

New details of how pocket park scheme will look in Norfolk town

A new community pocket park is to be developed offering a new tranquil public meeting space, community garden and a performance area in the heart of Dereham. Picture: BRECKLAND COUNCIL

‘Cramped’ residential development opposed by town council

A residential development could be built on land off Crown Road in Dereham. Picture: Google Maps

WATCH: Choir’s moving video tribute to keyworkers

Jenny’'s Rainbow Song by the Dereham-based JDT Music School’s Rockavox choir. Pictures: JDT Music school

Diss

Lord Nelson letter expected to fetch £3,500 at auction

The letter from Lord Nelson is expect to fetch between £2,500 and £3,500. Picture: TW Gaze

Auction room forced to close for first time in 163 years returns

Director of Diss Auction Rooms Elizabeth Talbot. Picture: Simon Parkin

Tributes paid to 31-year-old with ‘big heart’ who died of coronavirus

Laura Turner-Hewitt has died after a battle with coronavirus. Picture: Turner-Hewitt family

Cyclist inspired by Captain Tom taking on 2.6 challenge

Mike Bowen, from Diss, is taking on the 2.6 challenge for St Nicholas Hospice Care, based in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Courtesy of MIke Bowen

Downham Market

‘Not a lot we can do’ - Organisers ‘sad’ as only two traders turn up to market relaunch

Downham's market reopened on Friday, June 5. Picture: Sarah Hussain

Man airlifted to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after A134 crash

The East Anglian Air Ambulance Picture: Chris Bishop

Town’s market to reopen under social distancing and reduced numbers

Downham Market Town council is reopening the market on Friday with reduced numbers and opening times. Picture: Mariah Carey Moyses

‘Under-50s will flock to it’: Go-ahead for McDonald’s and Starbucks

West Norfolk Council approved plans to build a McDonald's and Starbucks on the outskirts of Downham Market. Picture: Archant

Fakenham

Couple sponsor volunteer paramedic with new sat-nav for quick responses in rural areas

NARS paramedic Al Moore (right) with Ian and Trudy Wright outside Wright and Wright in Fakenham. Picture: Al Moore

Town centre house evacuated as off-duty nurse and man escape blaze

Damage after the fire at a property behind Oak Street, Fakenham. Picture: Aaron McMillian

Five fire crews tackle house blaze for nearly three hours

Fire crews tackled a house blaze in Fakenham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Farm worker died after losing control of his car on icy road

The crash happened on the B1145 at Great Massingham Picture: Casey Cooper-Fiske

Gorleston

Firefighters tackle blazing shed in Gorleston

A fire broke out at a property on Elmhurst Road in Gorleston on Wednesday (May 27). Picture: Amber May Chialton-Frosdick.

Bid to build new mobile phone mast in seaside town

Lowestoft Road, in Gorleston. Picture: Google Maps.

Car set on fire in suspected arson attack

A car was set on fire in a suspected arson attack on Frederick Road in Gorleston on May 14. Picture: Google Maps.

Woman’s body found on beach identified as missing Chelsie Dack

Missing 23-year-old Chelsie Dack. Photo: Chelsie Dack, supplied by Norfolk Police

Great Yarmouth

Vision for empty Palmers’ store revealed as £49m town centre transformation unveiled

A visualisation of the relocated Great Yarmouth Library. PHOTO: Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Car boot sale reopening for traders this weekend

Stock image of a car boot sale. Photo: Getty Images.

Seafront carparks reopening as coast sees increase in visitors

Great Yarmouth during lock down May 2020. Pictures: Brittany Woodman

Racing to resume at Yarmouth - behind closed doors

Racing at Great Yarmouth, August 2016. Picture: James Bass

Holt

Shielded woman’s 125-mile virtual walk for hospital charity

Sue Gresham having a break from one of her circuits. Picture: Sue Gresham

Sanders Coaches allowed to use land near country park as parking area

Sanders Coaches currently operates out of a site on the other side of Hempstead Road in Holt. Picture: NNDC planning documents

Plans to demolish police station and build houses would save £30,000 a year

Holt Police Station on Norwich Road. Norfolk Constabulary has made plans to demolish the station and move its staff to the fire station next door. Image: Google StreetView

Free car parking boost for shoppers during lockdown

Free car parking during lockdown at CT Baker Budgens of Holt. Picture: CT Baker Group

Hunstanton

Council instals wash basins at resort to keep visitors safe

Crowds flock to Hunstanton on a sunny day. Visitors have been urged to observe social distancing Picture: Chris Bishop

Four secondary schools announce plans for pupils to begin returning

Andy Johnson, executive headteacher at the West Norfolk Academies Trust Picture: Ian Burt

Poppies set Norfolk fields ablaze

An incredible display of poppies in bloom in fields along the A149 coast road near Heacham Picture: Chris Bishop

Markets return to towns as lockdown eases

The market is returning to the Tuesday Market Place in King's Lynn Picture: Archant

King's Lynn

A10 closed after lorry overturns

The A10 between Wimbotsham and Watlington has been closed following a road traffic collision. Picture: King's Lynn Police

Woman finds giant seabird in her garden

The gannet Dawn Austin found in her garden in King's Lynn Picture: Dawn Austin

Wisbech woman charged with shoplifting in King’s Lynn

Towler has been bailed to appear before magistrates on July 9 Picture: Archant

Norfolk traveller makes 200-mile pilgrimage to horse fair - even though it’s cancelled

Kenneth Redhead, 75, in Appleby, Cumbria, on what would have been the first day of Appleby Horse Fair, an annual gathering of travellers, which has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Lowestoft

Coastal holiday village to reopen next month

Pontins, Pakefield.

PHOTO: Nick Butcher

Town centre store confirms closure after months of speculation

London Road North, in Lowestoft, on June 3, 2020. PHOTO: Reece Hanson

Campaigners unite in support of George Floyd protesters

The Lowestoft branch of Stand Up to Racism held a socially-distanced protest in the town centre on June 3 following the death of George Floyd in the US. PHOTO: Corky Clubman

Vigilance plea following spate of van break-ins

Attempts were made to break into five vans parked on Whapload Road in Lowestoft on Wednesday, May 27, but nothing was stolen. Police have issued a plea for people to remain vigilant and to report suspicious behaviour following recent thefts. Picture: Google Images

North Walsham

‘It’s certainly going to be a change’ - hair salon prepares to reopen

Shelley B's Hive Hair and Beauty in North Walsham. Picture: Casey Cooper-Fiske/Shelley Billingham

Police deny rumours of dog thefts

A homeless brown puppy with sad eyes is worth autumn on bench on the street. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Town centre café reopens and introduces bed and breakfast rooms

Café Kitale in North Walsham has reopened following its closure during lockdown. Picture: Casey Cooper-Fiske

‘It’s been incredibly busy’ - garden centre sees record week following reopening

Owner Ben Youngs says North Walsham Garden Centre has seen record trade since it reopened. Picture: MARK BULLIMORE

Norwich

‘Stay at home’ - Black Lives Matter protest moved online over coronavirus concerns

People take part in a Black Lives Matter protest outside the US Embassy in London. The protest follows the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, US, this week which has seen a police officer charged with third-degree murder. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

How did The Murderers get its name? A story of jealousy, justice – and a probably unrelated child ghost

The Murderers, or Gardeners Arms, Norwich

Dates announced for closure of section of Norwich ring road for works

Roadworks on Norwich's ring road at Colman Road were due to be completed in April, but have been delayed due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Picture: Archant

Which bus services are starting to run again across Norwich and Norfolk?

First bus. Picture: Edward Starr

Sheringham

‘It’s been really nasty’ - councillor resigns following aid argument

Jon Payne has resigned from Sheringham Town Council Picture: Jon Payne

Artist to paint one mural every week in coastal town

Colin Seal's new train mural in Sheringham. Pictures: Colin Seal

Coastal beauty spot reopens-but you’ll have to book to park there

Rhodedendroms at Sheringham Park, which is reopening to visitors. Credit: Antony Kelly

Markets set to reopen in Cromer and Sheringham

Traders selling their wares at Cromer's Friday market at Meadow car park. Picture: STUART ANDERSON

Swaffham

Queues as first McDonald’s drive-throughs reopen in Norfolk after lockdown

There were long queues outside the McDonald's branch on the Hardwick Retail Park, in King's Lynn, when it reopened after lockdown Picture: Chris Bishop

Perilous position for independent museums

Sainsbury Centre Picture Andy Crouch

‘We’re glad to be back’ - People pleased to see reopening of town’s market

Swaffham market has reopened. Picture: Swaffham market superintendent

Team of ‘Easter bunnies’ deliver treats to families to spread cheer

Swaffham Lions joined forces with the White Hart in Swaffham to deliver over 200 Easter eggs around the town. Picture: Swaffham Lions

Thetford

Town’s historic Guildhall set to become heritage hub

The Guildhall in Thetford is set to become a heritage hub. Photo: Sonya Duncan

Car set on fire in arson attack

A car was set on fire in Thetford in a suspected arson attack. Picture: James Bass

Queues as first McDonald’s drive-throughs reopen in Norfolk after lockdown

There were long queues outside the McDonald's branch on the Hardwick Retail Park, in King's Lynn, when it reopened after lockdown Picture: Chris Bishop

Town’s market set to re-open as lockdown eases

Thetford Market

Watton

Coronavirus: Council building closed to public after fears staff have virus

Wayland Hall, home to Watton Town Council.
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‘We are a resilient lot’- repair work begins on high street building destroyed in blaze

Repair work has begun on the building destroyed in fire on Watton High Street. Picture: Marc Betts

‘We’d bring back tadpoles in jam jars’ - Caroline Flack’s fond memories of growing up in Norfolk

Caroline Flack at her book signing in Norwich in 2015. Picture: Denise Bradley

Son appeals for veterans to attend war hero father’s funeral

Jack Prince served in Malta, Sicily and Italy during the Second World War. Picture: Prince family

Wells-next-the-Sea

‘Fun while it lasted’ - What’s it like to grow up in a pub?

From left, Jemma Thake, and waitresses Melissa Jagger and Michelle Ashby, and the Ark Royal pub in Wells. The pub was famous for its discos and fancy dress parties. Picture: Supplied by Jemma Thake

‘Customers from as far as Leicestershire’: How things are looking on the Norfolk coast

Crowds flock to Hunstanton on a sunny day. Visitors have been urged to observe social distancing Picture: Chris Bishop

Free rides all day long! Train buff self isolating at Norfolk station

Train buff Matthew Armstrong who is self isolating on the Wells and Walsingham Railway in Norfolk Picture: Chris Bishop

Second homes and holiday lets off-limits as coast gets set for fine weekend

A poster at Holme-next-the-Sea during the coronavirus lockdown, warning second home owners and those using holiday homes to stay away Picture: Denise Bradley

Wisbech

Sex offender on crime spree stole food donated for vulnerable

Jeffery Burton, who as been jailed for 20 months Picture: Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Family tribute to ‘beloved son’ who died after attack

Mindaugas Arlauskas, who died after he was attcked in Wisbech on May 5 Picture: Submitted

Two in court charged with Wisbech murder

Police at Sandall Road, Wisbech, where the man's body was found Picture: Terry Harris.

Driver flees after car colldes with wall

Elm High Road, at Wisbech Picture: Google

Wroxham and Broads

51 businesses delivering to your door in mid and north Norfolk

CC Wells market stall in Dereham's town centre. Picture: Ian Burt

Nice to meet ewe: cute baby lambs spring around Wroxham Barns

Twin five-day-old lambs snuggle together at Wroxham Barns. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Broads Authority set to charge petrol and diesel users higher river tolls

An aerial image of a Broads sailing boat, taken by John Fielding from his microlight aircraft. Picture: John Fielding

New book on the history of The Broads tells some fascinating stories

Another glorious day on The Broads Picture: James Bass

Wymondham

Audi driver caught doing 89mph in 30mph zone

The driver of an Audi was caught by police travelling at 89mph in a 30mph zone in Wymondham. Picture: NSRAPT

Woman, 80, shares memories of running first ever London Marathon

Eva Osborne, from Wymondham, has shared her experience of being one of only 203 women to run in the first ever London Marathon. Picture: Ian Edwards Photography

Captain Tom stars in Ruddy Muddy’s latest creation

Wymondham mud artist Ruddy Muddy's latest design features Captain Tom Moore, who has raised more than £30m for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Ruddy Muddy

Family delighted as beloved Jack Russell is finally found

Chutney the Jack Russell, who went missing from Cavick House Farm, Wymondham, has finally been found. Picture: Elizabeth Barber

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