Norwich and Norfork News
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Hunstanton Sea Life centre installs seal pup recovery pool
A Sea Life centre says there has been a significant increase in the number of newborns needing help.
Norwich Western link road 'value for money despite £50m increase'
The cost of the road has risen from £198m to £251m due to inflation costs, council says.
Norfolk: Control zone created while officials test for disease in pigs
Tests have "ruled out" foot and mouth disease, a government spokesman said.
Norwich to London Passengers rescued after train hits horse
Greater Anglia says it happened on the 07:05 BST service from Norwich to London Liverpool Street.
West Norfolk RSPCA sees more animals due to cost of living
Rising prices mean more people cannot afford to keep their pets, an RSPCA centre says.
Cromer Pier repairs of £1.1m agreed by North Norfolk council
The council says the coastal pier "underpins" regional tourism and the repairs are necessary.
Charge of the Light Brigade diary fetches £8,500 at Cambridge auction
The first-hand account of the fateful battle was written by a captain in the Royal Dragoons in 1854.
Blofield to North Burlingham section of A47 in Norfolk to be dualled
National Highways says the works will improve safety and reduce congestion on the A47 in Norfolk.
Norwich teen wins engineering award for eco-friendly tent
Lily-Mai Spinks says she was inspired after seeing images of tents left behind after festivals.
Norfolk veteran athlete wins gold after cancer treatment
Janice Nottingham returns to sport after surgery and wins a medal after just 11 months of sprint training.
Norwich start new season at Cardiff
Vincent Kompany's first Championship game in charge of Burnley will be at Huddersfield in the first match of the season on 29 July.
Carabao Cup and Papa Johns Trophy draws
Derby will take on Mansfield in two EFL competitions having been drawn against them in the Carabao Cup and Papa Johns Trophy.
Parachute payments and the 'yo-yo' club phenomenon between the Premier League and Championship
Are parachute payments providing a springboard for clubs to get promoted back to the Premier League?
Jessica Jane Applegate: Para swimming champion targets Commonwealth success
Jessica Jane Applegate hopes to add to recent World Para Swimming successes at the Commonwealth Games.
Dan Adshead: Cheltenham sign Norwich midfielder on two-year deal
Cheltenham Town sign midfielder Dan Adshead from Norwich City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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.
Rail strikes: Travellers hit by third day of disruption
People are advised to only travel by train if necessary, with just a fifth of services running.
Channel migrants: More make the crossing in small boats
A total of 444 people arrived in Kent on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers removing stones from walls and slopes
Walkers are being reminded not to take stones from walls and slopes in the Dales.
Sarah Brand: Viral pop song 'purposely sung out of tune'
Sarah Brand's song Red Dress had thousands of people debating whether it was an elaborate hoax.
Brexit: Government plans £15bn science fund amid EU-UK science row
George Freeman, science minister and Norfolk MP, says he is poised to roll out £15bn in funding.
Greens demand probe into Bristol council's LDRS reporter ban
Local Democracy Reporters have been excluded from press briefings with Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees.
Hedgehog moves into St Ives rabbit's hutch and gives birth
The prickly pregnant hedgehog made her own nest in the pet rabbit's hutch and promptly gave birth.
'Irreplaceable' vinyls sold at Rowsley car boot by mistake
A relative was storing the records while Rohan Mellor moved house, but they got mixed up.
Row in Poundbury over pot plants on Prince Charles-owned estate
A resident of Poundbury is told by the Duchy of Cornwall to cut back plants outside her home.
Bampton Downton Abbey building restored after fundraising
The former school in Bampton was depicted in the series as Downton Cottage Hospital.
Electric buses to be introduced in West Yorkshire in £81m scheme
The plane would see older, more polluting diesel vehicles replaced with 240 zero emission buses.
Birmingham Airport chief executive gets 49% pay rise
Nick Barton saw his pay increase to £595,000 as boss of Birmingham Airport, despite job cuts.