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Last serviceman to leave Camp Bastion takes over command at RAF Honington

20 minutes ago Conor Matchett

Afghanistan

Pictured is the official station commander handover from Group Captain Tait to Group Captain Radnall. Picture: SAC James Ledger

The last British serviceman to leave the Afghan base of Camp Bastion has taken over as commander of RAF Honington.

‘Disgusting’ claim after contentious Norfolk food hub issues are given approval

13:30 Dan Grimmer

Peter Milliken, chair of Easton Parish Council. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Decisions on contentious issues surrounding the proposed food hub at Easton have been branded “disgusting” by opponents, who are taking the matter to the High Court.

Broadland District Council

Updated Commuters delayed on A47 following crash and broken man hole cover

13:12 Donna-Louise Bishop

Crash in Hockering on the A47. Picture: DANIEL BENNETT

A crash and a collapsed drain cover caused traffic chaos on a busy Norfolk road.

Norfolk police

Flower shop to remain bright and beautiful under new ownership

12:19 Donna-Louise Bishop

Claire Crummett, 49, has taken over the running of Bright and Beautiful Flowers in Dereham, based on Wellington Road. Picture: DONNA-LOUISE BISHOP

A woman from mid-Norfolk has come up smelling of roses after fulfilling her “life long ambition” to open her own flower shop.

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Police chief promises to “surge” officers into local communities after scrapping PCSOs

12:03 Dominic Gilbert

More Police officers are set to be patrolling Norwich city centre.
Picture: Nick Butcher

Norfolk’s chief constable has vowed to “surge” officers into local communities as a result of his decision to scrap PCSOs.

Simon Bailey

Poll Top 20 Christmas films of all time revealed

11:14 Autumn Lewis

It's A Wonderful Life (1946). Photo: IMDB/RKO Radio Pictures

It’s A Wonderful Life has been voted as Britain’s favourite Christmas film in a new poll by Radio Times.

Christmas 2018

MP’s fears over ‘radioactive risk’ on land wind farm firm wants to dig up

10:21 Tom Bristow

Necton F16 plane crash, 12th December 1996. Photo: Archant Library

An MP has raised fears about an energy firm digging up land which was contaminated after a fighter jet crash.

George Freeman

Seventy guests gather to enjoy Christmas lunch in town

Smoking warning after rise in house fires linked to the habit

Junior school showing significant improvements after latest monitoring inspection

Wishing you a happy Christmas, from Toftwood Infant and Junior School Federation

‘Streakers with stretchers’ raise more than £600 with naked calendar

Overcrowding in Norfolk prisons reaching unsafe levels

Greater Anglia to scrap first class to create more room on trains

Breckland Council re-considers planning calls after review threats, but one decision stands

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Opinion NR F1 Podcast: 2018 Season Review – Let’s hear it for the band

Mon, 06:16 Michael Bailey

Mark Webber

The NR F1 Podcast wraps up a stellar 2018 season of Formula 1 action from the pub - and has a little look ahead to next year.

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a breeding ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – reviews the 2018 Formula 1 season.

A day to forget for Dereham Town as AFC Sudbury run riot

Sunday, December 16, 2018 Rene Kendal

Dereham Town suffered an embarrassing defeat on the road to AFC Sudbury in the Bostik North.

Joe Gatting

Leaders show their quality to see off Dereham

Sunday, December 9, 2018 Rene Kendal

Action from Lowestoft's defeat at Kettering - Henry Pollock and Connor Deeks pressure the hosts. Picture: Shirley D Whitlow

Bostik North leaders Bowers & Pitsea powered their way to a 3-1 win at Dereham Town.

Danny Beaumont

Dereham hoping to take heart from battling draw

Friday, December 7, 2018 Rene Kendal

Dereham's Adam Smith returns to the squad for the home game against Bowers & Pitsea Picture: Ian Burt

Dereham are in for another tough test when Bowers & Pitsea visit Aldiss Park.

Neal Simmons

Promising racing driver set to take next step in pursuit of professional motorsport career

Saturday, December 1, 2018 Daniel Bennett

Lewis Galer, 15, from Litcham, near Dereham, will race a Mini in a tournament next year. Picture: Mark Campbell

A young Norfolk racing driver is set to take his next step in the pursuit of a professional career in motorsport when he races a Mini in a prestigious tournament next year.

Norwich

‘You reap what you sow’ - Norwich play dramatises dangers of the road

Monday, November 26, 2018 Daniel Hickey

City College Norwich acting students performing their play ‘You Reap What You Sow’, which is touring Norfolk high schools from 26 November.

A hard-hitting play hoping to effect a reduction in the numbers of injuries and fatalities on Norfolk’s roads will be performed in schools around the county.

Norfolk County Council

This is where you can meet Father Christmas in Norfolk

Friday, November 23, 2018 Jo Malone

This is my secret, don't tell anyone. Picture Getty Images

We know Father Christmas is super busy at this time of year, but thanks to the magic of Christmas he’s still managing to be in several places at once in Norfolk.

Christmas 2018

Where’s a good winter walk?

Thursday, November 22, 2018 Jo Malone

There's more to Thetford Forest than many many think, such as The Warren's at
Mildenhall Warren. Picture: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2018

That Christmas Day stroll, Boxing Day amble or New Year’s Day wander quickly becomes a festive tradition once you’ve started.

Head to…

Christmas 2018

Making time to be Christmassy

Thursday, November 22, 2018 Jo Malone

Pop to a neighbours for a cup of tea, or invite them round. Picture Getty Images

Whether it’s to make time for tea with a neighbour, or to go to a carol service, will this be the year to do some of the festive things you promise yourself every year? We’ve 18 ideas for starters.

St Mary's Church

Take your seats - it’s pantomime time

Thursday, November 22, 2018 Jo Malone

Steven Roberts remembers watching pantomimes at the Theatre Royal as a child, now he has the lead role in Aladdin. Picture supplied

We take a look at some of the places curtains will be rising around Norfolk, beginning with Aladdin at the Norwich Theatre Royal where the star tells John Bultitude how he’s moved from the stalls to the stage.

Christmas 2018

Norfolk Entertainment

‘You reap what you sow’ - Norwich play dramatises dangers of the road

Monday, November 26, 2018 Daniel Hickey

A hard-hitting play hoping to effect a reduction in the numbers of injuries and fatalities on Norfolk’s roads will be performed in schools around the county.

Norfolk County Council

This is where you can meet Father Christmas in Norfolk

Friday, November 23, 2018 Jo Malone

We know Father Christmas is super busy at this time of year, but thanks to the magic of Christmas he’s still managing to be in several places at once in Norfolk.

Christmas 2018

Where’s a good winter walk?

Thursday, November 22, 2018 Jo Malone

That Christmas Day stroll, Boxing Day amble or New Year’s Day wander quickly becomes a festive tradition once you’ve started.

Head to…

Christmas 2018

Making time to be Christmassy

Thursday, November 22, 2018 Jo Malone

St Mary's Church

Take your seats - it’s pantomime time

Thursday, November 22, 2018 Jo Malone

Christmas 2018

Norfolk Sport

Opinion NR F1 Podcast: 2018 Season Review – Let’s hear it for the band

Mon, 06:16 Michael Bailey

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a breeding ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – reviews the 2018 Formula 1 season.

Mark Webber