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Thunderstorms on the way for Norfolk and Waveney as Met Office issues weather warning

12:52 Sabrina Johnson

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for the East of England. Picture: LIZ BRAY

Norfolk is being warned to brace itself for thunderstorms, torrential rain, hail and lightning which could hit the county in the coming days.

Charity golf day to help rehabilitate ex-servicemen and women

Yesterday, 14:00 David Bale

Charity golf day at Barnham Broom. Picture: On Course Foundation

A charity golf day will be held to raise money for a foundation which helps rehabilitate ex-servicemen and women.

Norfolk Schools to take part in first ever Pride schools week

Yesterday, 12:31 Sabrina Johnson

Youngsters from Horning Prmary school take part in a Pride march around the school.
Picture: Nick Butcher

Norwich Pride is hosting its first ever schools week.

Teenage pregnancy rates on the rise in Norfolk

Yesterday, 10:30 Geraldine Scott

Stock photo of a teenager with a pregnancy test. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Teenage pregnancy rates in Norfolk have risen amid a warning from experts that public health cuts could worsen progress.

England's 1971 World Cup captain calls for FA to recognise her snubbed team

Fri, 21:06 daniel bennett

England at the 1971 Women's World Cup. Picture: Supplied by Carol Wilson

More than six million people tuned in to watch England Women's World Cup victory over Scotland on Sunday, June 9.

Young Farmers profile: Why James Skipper, 23, engineered a career with farm machinery

Fri, 15:22 Chris Hill

James Skipper of North Elmham Young Farmers' Club. Picture: Norfolk YFC

As part of our regular series of profiles on the region's Young Farmers' Club members, 23-year-old JAMES SKIPPER talks about his satisfaction at landing a job as an agricultural engineer.

Gallery Stars of Norfolk and Waveney 2019: 'Inspirational' awards launched for seventh year

Fri, 06:00 Jessica Frank-Keyes

The Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

The EDP's Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards are back! And they are set to be an unforgettable evening as always.

Norfolk music academy celebrates anniversary with concert

Police continue to investigate death of popular cyclist who was hit by car

Group that fought for better access for disabled people forced to close

Sister of teenager who took his own life wants to make him 'proud' at skydive

Indian restaurant to hand out food for homeless

Zero carbon affordable homes could be built in mid Norfolk town

From Princess Diana to Anne Boleyn to Michael Macfayden: The most Wikipedia'd people in our region

'People seem to really enjoy what we do' - The popular band raising money across north Norfolk

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Dereham Sport

England's 1971 World Cup captain calls for FA to recognise her snubbed team

Fri, 21:06 daniel bennett

More than six million people tuned in to watch England Women's World Cup victory over Scotland on Sunday, June 9.

Gallery Hundreds of children take part in youth football tournament

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Daniel Bennett

Over 750 children took part in a youth football tournament hosted by Dereham Town Youth Football Club at Aldiss Park in Dereham. Picture: Alan Palmer

Hundreds of children from different age groups competed in a youth football tournament over the weekend.

Britain's top cyclists are heading to Norfolk

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Rory Mellon

The Great British Cycling Festival comes to Norfolk this June, offering fun, free activities and everyone is invited to share in the action of this exciting spectacle.

Fakenham and Dereham both suffer defeats on the road

Tuesday, June 4, 2019 CHRIS WISE

Past and present Norfolk captains come face to face at Manor Park as Horsford's Chris Brown bowls to Ashley Watson of Frinton Picture: TIM FERLEY

Fakenham suffered their second successive defeat in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division on Saturday - after previously winning 14 games on the trot.

Fakenham racecourse chief 'fuming' after police called to fight at Ladies' Day

Monday, June 3, 2019 Jessica Frank-Keyes

A fight broke out at Fakenham Racecourse during Ladies Day, on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Picture: Jamie Honeywood

The Fakenham Racecourse boss said he is "absolutely fuming" after a fight broke out towards the end of an annual ladies' day event.

Dereham Events

Norfolk music academy celebrates anniversary with concert

Thu, 15:35 David Bale

A music academy in mid Norfolk celebrated its 18th anniversary with a concert showcasing an eclectic and varied mix of music,

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Norfolk singer to hit the high notes at Railway Tavern set in Dereham

Mon, 14:51 Jessica Frank-Keyes

Keely Rayner is set to take the stage at the Railway Tavern on Saturday, June 15. Photo: Submitted

A mid Norfolk singer is set to hit the high notes during a solo set at a popular Dereham venue.

Town's music festival shrugs off weather woes and heads indoors

Saturday, June 8, 2019 Stuart Anderson

The band Agent Orange belt out Don't Stop Believin' at the Dereham Memorial Hall, as part of the Dereham Music Festival. Picture: Stuart Anderson

It hasn't panned out quite how organisers had hoped, but the Dereham Music Festival is in full swing this afternoon and attendees are planning on making it a night to remember.