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New entrance to underground labyrinth of tunnels
English Heritage says the site in Norfolk with its grassy "lunar landscape" is "an absolute jewel".
Death Cafe is a space to talk mortality over tea
Emily Myers has set up a Death Cafe in Hadleigh, Suffolk to help people talk openly about mortality.
Sports shop launches to help low-income families
A sports shop launches to sell donated clothing and kit at low prices to help low-income families.
Missing teenager found, police confirm
The 16-year-old was missing for a week.
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.
New entrance to underground labyrinth of tunnels
English Heritage says the site in Norfolk with its grassy "lunar landscape" is "an absolute jewel".
Missing teenager found, police confirm
The 16-year-old was missing for a week.
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.
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.
'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'
Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.
Four held over small boat crossing Facebook ads
A joint UK-French investigation arrests a suspected people smuggling group targeting Vietnamese people.
'I felt like a freak because I didn't want children'
Caroline Mitchell said the "cultural expectation" to have children has often made her feel excluded.
Rejection of hanged woman's pardon to be reviewed
Edith Thompson was executed for the murder of her husband, who was stabbed by her young lover.
'Being bullied was horrific, but it won't stop me'
Anna Salisbury says that because of what she experienced she is passionate about building up others.
Major incident declared over 'bad batch' of heroin
Police confirm the death of a man and nine people needing urgent medical treatment in north Devon.
Tower Bridge's glass floor cleaned for first time
High-pressure water jets were used to clean the underside of the glass floor.
Order to plant 242 trees after lakeside felling
The Forestry Commission serves a restocking notice after trees were felled at Windermere last year.
?Industrial scale? rogue trader jailed for two years
Builder Daniel Dyer is jailed after more than 20 complaints to Wiltshire Trading Standards.
Hundreds of duplicate postal ballots sent to voters
Nearly 400 people in Southend have been sent two sets of ballot papers for the upcoming elections.
MP hits out at 'spoilt middle-class climate clowns'
A Cumbrian MP's office is plastered in posters by Just Stop Oil protesters, leading to arrests.
Memorial held 80 years after US airmen killed
"We needed to remember them because they died protecting our country," the memorial organiser says.