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Temperatures top 24C as region basks in warm weather

07:55 Andrew Fitchett

A fundraiser enjoys the sunshine at a fayre for Harry Deeba in Taverham. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

The region basked in unseasonably warm temperatures on Easter Saturday as the mercury soared to 24C.

Goodie and birder Bill Oddie to speak at upcoming Norfolk wildlife fair

Yesterday, 14:09 Stuart Anderson

Bill Oddie with Jelly, from the Green Balloon Club, at Wild About The Wensum 2012, Pensthorpe Conservation Trust’s annual community event. Picture: PENSTHORPE

One of Britain’s best-known birders has joined the list of guest speakers at an upcoming bird fair.

Dereham care supervisor claims a college first

Yesterday, 11:28 Stuart Anderson

Supervisor Rebecca Woods shows Quebec Hall resident Jean Fitt her health and social care work diploma. Picture: QUEBEC HALL

Dedication to caring for senior citizens has paid off for 20-year-old Rebecca Woods, who has become the first at her college to earn a new qualification.

MP George Freeman criticised for Brexit comments in tweet about Derry journalist's murder

Yesterday, 10:24 Luke Powell

Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman. Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Tory MP George Freeman has been criticised for mentioning Brexit in a social media post about the murder of a young journalist in Northern Ireland.

Norfolk Day is 100 days away and we want to hear your ideas

Fri, 14:32 Sabrina Johnson

Norfolk Day Happisburgh Lighthouse GENERIC

Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Norfolk Day is 100 days away and if you haven’t started planning yet, now is the time to pop the date in your diary and begin preparing.

Motorists warned journeys could take three times longer than normal due to Easter getaway

Fri, 09:25 Jessica Long

People are being warned about delays on the roads this Good Fruday. File photo of traffic on the Acle Straight. Picture Archant.

Motorists are being warned that some journeys could take three times longer than normal on Good Friday as millions of people embark on an Easter getaway.

Obituary: Motor-racing star Jim Russell − three times national champion and a man who beat Stirling Moss

Thu, 18:46 Steve Russell

Jim Russell in the cockpit of his Mk IX Cooper in 1955 Picture: Ian Frost/The 500 Owners Association

Born above a Norfolk fish shop, Jim was a Formula Three star, nurtured F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi and ran a horse stud in Suffolk. He ‘will be remembered as a legend’

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Dog's bark saves woman from robber with Bowie knife

'I wanted to hit somebody' - Shock as chickens are mutilated and left for dead

Brewery launches a high-tech Easter egg hunt like no other

Two men charged after woman robbed of jewellery in Hingham

Homes in these 70 Norfolk towns and villages are getting money-saving water meters

Heirlooms up for grabs at car boot for Soldiers' Charity

Beautiful Casper is the fifth Suffolk Punch to join this Norfolk attraction

Weather warning issued for parts of Norfolk

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Women's race is a first for Cadders Hill track as stars head to Norfolk

Thursday, April 11, 2019 Phil Armes

The British Motocross Championships return to Lyng this weekend Picture: Archant

The UK’s top motocross championship makes its annual visit to Norfolk on Sunday when round two blasts into action at Lyng.

Dereham head to leaders; Long Stratton pile on pressure; England at Great Yarmouth Town

Saturday, April 6, 2019 Chris lakey

Action from Sheringham's win over Waveney which took them to the top of the Anglian Combination League Picture: Robert Walkley

Adam Gusterson is confident Dereham Town can cause an upset when they get a taste of the other side of Bostik North football on Saturday.

Local round-up: Dereham boss won't rest until the job is done

Friday, March 29, 2019 Mark Armstrong

Dereham Town have enjoyed a renaissance of late - now they need to finish the job and confirm their status in Bostik North Picture: Alan Palmer Photography

Dereham Town joint boss Adam Gusterson has urged his squad to finish the job and pull away further from the Bostik North relegation zone.

Opinion F1 Podcast: 2019 Australian GP review, Bottas' challenge and Bahrain preview

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Michael Bailey

The NR F1 Podcast reflects on all the Formula 1 action from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, won by Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas - and looks ahead to Bahrain.

The NR F1 Podcast – taking Norfolk’s Formula 1 legacy and turning it into chatter – talks Valtteri Bottas, Australian Grand Prix and looks ahead to Bahrain.

Martin Brundle

Motorsport round-up: Young Norfolk racers put their faith in Minis

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Lewis Beales

Two young Norfolk racing drivers are targeting success in the Mini Challenge during the coming season, with Dereham’s Dan Zelos aiming for the JCW title while James Hillery, from Shipdham, has targeted the Cooper Pro-Class title.

Dan Zelos