Norwich and Norfork News
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Energy storage plant plans recommended for approval
The Greener Grid Park would be located in Necton on a 30-acre site next to the A47.
Teenagers appear in court following Thetford stabbing
Elvis Price, 18, of Amulet Close is due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday 23 May.
Dog spinning video investigated by police
Officers say they have spoken to the people involved in the incident.
University boss made permanent in role
UEA says it is confident Prof David Maguire is the best person to lead the institution.
Prison documents altered over Crohn's inmate death
An inquest jury hears Mohammed Azizi complained that the food aggravated his condition.
Man City forward Hemp signs new deal until 2027
Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp signs a new three-year contract which will keep her at the club until 2027.
Station volunteers awarded for biodiversity boost
Railway station volunteers are recognised for their work supporting nature at the site.
Food charity 'desperately short' of van drivers
A charity is looking for more volunteers to help drive vans and manage warehouse deliveries.
Firefighters climb heights for charity fundraiser
Trainee recruits at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service scale a ladder 357 times to raise money.
Cyclist left with head injury following collision
Police say the car, a red VW Golf, failed to stop at the scene of the incident.
Man in his 20s dies in crash between car and van
A man in his 60s is taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Wrestler returns home and says 'sacrifice is real'
Zak Bevis reunites with his children after touring the USA with All Elite Wrestling.
Plans to transform deprived estate submitted
The scheme aims to increase the supply of affordable housing at the estate, a developer says.
'Queen of Knitting' seeks home for giant landmarks
Margaret Seaman, 95, is looking for a venue big enough to accommodate her large knitted creations.
Two teenagers charged with attempted murder
A 17 and 18-year-old will appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Food bank says donations are 'nowhere near' enough
It gave out about 5,000 emergency crisis parcels last year.
Calls for PCSOs to be brought back in Norfolk
Several candidates to be the county's next police and crime commissioner call for their return.
Candidates enter race to be Norfolk's next PCC
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Tulips for Tapping: ?We can?t manage without it?
Over 30,000 visitors have visited fields of tulips all in support of Tapping House
The ?cow? putting Norfolk firefighters to the test
Trainee firefighters are given all sorts of scenarios to practice? including with cows.
Steve Punt gives UEA the ?3rd Degree?
?The 3rd Degree? quiz has been recording at the UEA with host Steve Punt.
Thetford?s neolithic flint mine has had a facelift
After closing for refurbishment, Grimes Graves is reopening to the public.
Walter Nixon: 'It was hell on earth'
Former radio operator Walter Nixon recalls his time on the Anzio front line during World War Two.
Teenagers appear in court following Thetford stabbing
Elvis Price, 18, of Amulet Close is due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday 23 May.
University boss made permanent in role
UEA says it is confident Prof David Maguire is the best person to lead the institution.
Dog spinning video investigated by police
Officers say they have spoken to the people involved in the incident.
1966: August Bank Holiday seaside spending challenge
Reporters take on Bank Holiday seaside value for money challenge in Blackpool, Great Yarmouth and Torquay.
Prison documents altered over Crohn's inmate death
An inquest jury hears Mohammed Azizi complained that the food aggravated his condition.
Food charity 'desperately short' of van drivers
A charity is looking for more volunteers to help drive vans and manage warehouse deliveries.
RHS Tatton gives way to Rotherham and Norfolk garden shows
The RHS will hold shows at Wentworth Woodhouse and Sandringham, alongside Tatton, in a three-year cycle.
Firefighters climb heights for charity fundraiser
Trainee recruits at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service scale a ladder 357 times to raise money.
Cyclist left with head injury following collision
Police say the car, a red VW Golf, failed to stop at the scene of the incident.
Wagner happy for Canaries to fly under the radar
Norwich City manager David Wagner is thrilled the Canaries are flying towards the Championship play-offs under the radar.
Man in his 20s dies in crash between car and van
A man in his 60s is taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Plans to transform deprived estate submitted
The scheme aims to increase the supply of affordable housing at the estate, a developer says.
'Queen of Knitting' seeks home for giant landmarks
Margaret Seaman, 95, is looking for a venue big enough to accommodate her large knitted creations.
Wrestler returns home and says 'sacrifice is real'
Zak Bevis reunites with his children after touring the USA with All Elite Wrestling.
Two teenagers charged with attempted murder
A 17 and 18-year-old will appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
EFL approves Norwich's new majority shareholder
The English Football League has approved a move to make an American-led group a majority shareholder in Norwich City.
Food bank says donations are 'nowhere near' enough
It gave out about 5,000 emergency crisis parcels last year.
Forklift driver becomes fastest man walking in pool
Adam Lopez beats the previous world record by four and a half minutes.
TV show win is great for business, say B&B owners
The owners and manager of The Bumble Barn are already seeing the benefits of winning Four in a Bed.
Former BBC director becomes university chancellor
The former UEA student says she has "huge personal pride" upon taking up the role.
Eleven city schools express attendance concerns
The head teachers send a letter to families over plummeting attendance figures.
Man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder found
Elvis Price is detained after being arrested in Kent on Tuesday.
'Staying in a virtual hospital made a difference'
The NHS Community Virtual Ward service celebrates its 500th patient.
Norwich concern over Holt injury
Norwich City have a doubt over captain Grant Holt's fitness ahead of the busy Christmas fixture schedule.
McCarthy 'targeted by Norwich'
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez says midfielder James McCarthy was "targeted" by Norwich during their loss at Carrow Road.
Norwich 2-1 Wigan
Wes Hoolahan's fine individual display helps Norwich beat Wigan to extend their unbeaten league run to 10 games.
Norwich keen to stay 'underdogs'
Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson hopes the team's impressive league form will not cost them their "underdog" status.
Coach Kerry gives up 'dream job'
Danny Kerry believes the Great Britain women's team needs a "new direction" after stepping down as head coach.
Ogogo assesses February pro debut
London 2012 medallist Anthony Ogogo expects to make his pro debut in February - if he opts to quit the amateur ranks.
Park terror attack deaths were avoidable - inquest
David Wails, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong were stabbed to death in Reading in 2020.
Teacher admits murdering partner and burying body
Fiona Beal sent messages to Nicholas Billingham's friends using his mobile phone, a trial hears.
Reading terror stabbings inquest due to conclude
David Wails, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong were stabbed to death in a Reading park in 2020.
Man stabbed friend 51 times and left him for dead
Nicholas Ward's housemate Tony McDermott bled to death from a knife wound, say prosecutors.
Veteran who survived 'hell on Earth' dies aged 101
Walter Nixon was 20 when he served on the frontline at the Battle of Anzio in Italy in 1944.
Son held under mental health act after killing mum
Gavin Nash was in the grip of acute psychosis when he killed his mother Lynette at home in Somerset.
Striking image of Moon over manor captured
The photographer had carefully planned the images of Wollaton Hall in Nottingham.
Runner reunited with doctors who saved him after collapse
Fitness instructor Grant Williams was training for a marathon when he collapsed on a Liverpool street.
Tributes to creator of Birmingham's Bullring bull
Tributes are paid to the artist who gave the city one of its most famous statues.
Man seen kicking dog banned from keeping animals
Matthew Murray admitted the cruelty after CCTV showed him repeatedly kicking the bulldog.
Couple found dead at home had been shot
Police are not looking for anybody else over the deaths of Peter Leese, 78, and Dora Leese, 76.
Moody Blues keyboardist Mike Pinder dies
Pinder was among the founding members of the band famous for hits such as Nights In White Satin.