Norwich and Norfork News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Norwich and Norfork. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Signal failure hits rail services
Train services between Norfolk and London are currently delayed by up to 40 minutes because of signalling problems in Manningtree in Essex.
Queen commemorates 60-year reign
The Queen visits a school in Norfolk and there are gun salutes in London as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Three charged over Boston death
Lincolnshire Police charge three men with the murder of a man whose body was found in a Boston waterway.
Dutch firm takes on Anglia trains
A new operator starts running train services across the eastern counties.
Web profile 'can hinder job hunt'
Experts urge prospective job candidates to ensure they take care of what they share on social networking websites.
Three arrested over Boston murder
Two men are arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of murdering a 28-year-old Polish man whose body was found in a waterway in Lincolnshire.
Jobs hope after TV studios sale
High-definition TV studios, among the most advanced in Europe, are sold by a council
MRI a 'quantum leap' in research
A new scanner at a Norfolk hospital will enable pioneering research into obesity, scientists say
UEA opens campus wildlife trail
A nature trail featuring nearly 2000 species opens at the University of East Anglia
Norwich 2-0 Bolton
Norwich secure their fifth home league win of the season with victory over Bolton, despite losing both centre-halves to injury.
Best match of my reign - Lambert
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert rates Saturday's 2-0 win over Bolton as his team's best display since he took over at Carrow Road.
Martin astonished by Norwich rise
Norwich City defender Russell Martin says his rise to the Premier League has been better than he could imagine.
East clubs start up youth league
Speedway teams in the East of England agree to resurrect the defunct Anglia Junior League in a bid to improve youth production.
Bennett signed after Swans U-turn
Norwich City signing Ryan Bennett reveals he was heading to Swansea for contract talks before making a dramatic switch to the Canaries.
Latest: VoluME digital magazine
The new February edition of VoluME magazine - taking an in-depth look into the best new music in Norfolk - is out now.
Send your music to BBC Introducing
Ready to share your music with the rest of the world? If you live in Norfolk and you're producing original music then send it in.
Tourism tax considered in Norfolk
Businesses consider levying a tax on visitors to help fund coastal erosion management schemes
Webcam views from BBC Norfolk
Take a look around the wonderful county of Norfolk via our selection of webcams.
Lollipop lady given torch honour
A lollipop lady with a black belt in ju-jitsu says she is "very honoured" after being chosen to carry the Olympic flame through Norfolk.
Norfolk's torch route is revealed
The places the Olympic torch will visit in Norfolk prior to London 2012 are revealed by the Games' organisers.
VIDEO: Queen plants trees at Sandringham
The Queen has planted trees at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
VIDEO: Controversy over TV studio deal
A buyer has been found for the Epic TV studios in Norwich which were bailed out by taxpayers.
VIDEO: Wildlife 'facing a tough summer'
Nature experts have warned this summer could be the worst for wildlife for more than 30 years because of low water levels in the eastern region.
VIDEO: Drought sparks hosepipe ban warning
The Environment Agency has warned that the eastern region faces a summer water shortage after its driest spell in 90 years.
VIDEO: Quaker tapestry goes on display
A tapestry inspired by a Quaker song and made by 4000 people across 15 countries has gone on show at Ely Cathedral.
VIDEO: Seaside village plans tourism tax
A Norfolk seaside resort is considering the introduction of a voluntary tourism tax to help pay for coastal maintenance projects.
VIDEO: Cafe's breakfast fry-up criticised
A cafe in Norfolk offers customers their breakfast for free if they can eat it all within sixty minutes but a heart health group has criticised the fry-up.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Norwich 2-0 Bolton
Norwich secure their fifth home league win of the season with victory over Bolton, despite losing both centre-halves to injury.
Best match of my reign - Lambert
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert rates Saturday's 2-0 win over Bolton as his team's best display since he took over at Carrow Road.
Martin astonished by Norwich rise
Norwich City defender Russell Martin says his rise to the Premier League has been better than he could imagine.
East clubs start up youth league
Speedway teams in the East of England agree to resurrect the defunct Anglia Junior League in a bid to improve youth production.
Bennett signed after Swans U-turn
Norwich City signing Ryan Bennett reveals he was heading to Swansea for contract talks before making a dramatic switch to the Canaries.
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National News Headlines (Source: BBC News)
Accidents due to icy conditions
Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions in England led to a series of accidents.
Rhys murder witness given payout
A witness in the Rhys Jones murder inquiry is given £80,000 in compensation after his identity was revealed by Merseyside Police.
Racist emails sent to archbishop
Police are investigating after racist abuse was sent to the Archbishop of York following comments he made about same-sex marriage.
Bath gasometer 'should be saved'
The mayor of Bath, famed for its Roman and Georgian architecture, says the last of the city's gasometers should be saved from demolition.
Apprentice boost for sub builder
Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 136 apprentices at its submarine building business in Barrow, Cumbria.
TfL seeks 300 Tube station staff
London Underground is recruiting 300 Tube station staff but the RMT accuses it of plugging gaps after a 2010 cost-cutting measure.
Capello opposes FA Terry decision
England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
Police condemn gang attack on bus
An attack on a Salford bus by a gang of hooded youths was "completely irresponsible", police say.
Protesters leave Exeter Cathedral
Protesters camped outside Exeter Cathedral begin clearing their tents and belongings from the site.
Man arrested after wife's murder
A 75-year-old man from Lancashire is arrested on suspicion of his wife's murder.
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