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The children listened to the sounds of the airport and wrote the next chapter to the aviation-themed story

Born & Read in Norfolk

Norfolk children create aviation stories and poetry postcards at creative workshops

Earthsea School in Honingham

Earthsea School in Honingham

Specialist school's bid to demolish mobile unit and increase parking approved

BookLife Publishing sales manager Louise Taylor showcases a selection of children's titles ahead of the October Half-Term Bookfest in King's Lynn.

BookLife Publishing sales manager Louise Taylor showcases a selection of children's titles ahead of the October Half-Term Bookfest in King's Lynn.

Born & Read in Norfolk

King’s Lynn bookfest offers children’s books for £1 or less this half-term

Wells students at the festival

Wells students at the festival

Alderman Peel students explore Fishfolk with author at Wells festival

Concerns have been raised over two-week October half-term breaks.

Concerns have been raised over two-week October half-term breaks.

Childcare fears across Norfolk as schools adopt two-week October half-term

Norfolk author Samantha Mattocks believes every type of reading can help children build confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of books

Norfolk author Samantha Mattocks believes every type of reading can help children build confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of books

Born & Read in Norfolk

Why there’s no such thing as the 'wrong book' for young readers

Participants in the Reading Teachers = Reading Teachers programme will receive five children's books free of charge and join six online discussion sessions throughout the school year.

Participants in the Reading Teachers = Reading Teachers programme will receive five children's books free of charge and join six online discussion sessions throughout the school year.

Born & Read in Norfolk

Free Norfolk book club invites teachers to inspire children's love of reading

Creative facilitators Ben Fridd and Kim Billing Mortensen from Bookbugs & Dragon Tales bookshop will lead a Born & Read in Norfolk workshop this October half term

Creative facilitators Ben Fridd and Kim Billing Mortensen from Bookbugs & Dragon Tales bookshop will lead a Born & Read in Norfolk workshop this October half term

Born & Read in Norfolk

Free Norwich workshops will help children create poems and postcards this half term

Born & Read in Norfolk

Why verse novels are winning over a new generation of readers

October's literary calendar includes book festivals, author talks, poetry events, creative workshops and family activities taking place across Norfolk

October's literary calendar includes book festivals, author talks, poetry events, creative workshops and family activities taking place across Norfolk

Born & Read in Norfolk

Don't miss these 10 Norfolk literary events – from festivals to a world record bid

Shipdham school's roof ravaged by fire at Letton Hall

Shipdham school's roof ravaged by fire at Letton Hall

Fire-damaged village school resumes in-person classes at 18th-century home

Authors Rachel Hore, Sarah Perry and Sophie Hannah at King's Lynn Book Festival 2025

Authors Rachel Hore, Sarah Perry and Sophie Hannah at King's Lynn Book Festival 2025

Born & Read in Norfolk

The 'small book festival with a big heart' returns to King's Lynn this October

School PTA treasurer used 'deceit' and 'excuses' to take more than £7,000 from funds

Mannington Book Bash combines big ideas, leading authors and a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes readers of all ages.

Mannington Book Bash combines big ideas, leading authors and a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes readers of all ages.

Born & Read in Norfolk

Mannington Book Bash returns with relaxed three-day festival programme

From bedtime stories to a few pages on the commute, reading little and often can help build literacy skills and encourage a lasting love of books, says reading expert Mike Lane.

From bedtime stories to a few pages on the commute, reading little and often can help build literacy skills and encourage a lasting love of books, says reading expert Mike Lane.

Born & Read in Norfolk

Book expert shares simple ways to make reading a daily habit

The Norfolk Reading Project co-founder Anne Thorley (left) donating a reading box to a food hub.

The Norfolk Reading Project co-founder Anne Thorley (left) donating a reading box to a food hub.

Born & Read in Norfolk

A simple way you could help tackle childhood illiteracy in Norfolk

September sees plenty of literary events taking place across Norfolk, featuring bestselling authors, family activities, talks and festivals

September sees plenty of literary events taking place across Norfolk, featuring bestselling authors, family activities, talks and festivals

Born & Read in Norfolk

10 of the best literary events in Norfolk to enjoy this September

Pupils pictured at the newly formed Clarion Inclusive Trust

Pupils pictured at the newly formed Clarion Inclusive Trust

Two education trusts to merge into new body overseeing 13 schools

Norwich Book Festival returns from October 24 to 30 with bestselling authors, family events and a celebration of reading across the city

Norwich Book Festival returns from October 24 to 30 with bestselling authors, family events and a celebration of reading across the city

Born & Read in Norfolk

Norwich Book Festival returns with star-studded line-up

Ollie with his mum Carly Walton, Freddy with his mum Sophie Raven, and James with his dad Allan Wright, standing at a bus stop in Cawston

Ollie with his mum Carly Walton, Freddy with his mum Sophie Raven, and James with his dad Allan Wright, standing at a bus stop in Cawston

Joy for frustrated family after child given free bus pass after month-long row

Students jumping for joy after finding out their GCSE results at Hobart High School in Loddon

Students jumping for joy after finding out their GCSE results at Hobart High School in Loddon

GCSE Results Day 2026

GCSE pass rate falls for fifth year in a row - but top grades are up on last year

Students across the country are finding out their GCSE results today (August 20)

Students across the country are finding out their GCSE results today (August 20)

Students at Norfolk schools praised for 'impressive' set of GCSE results

Libraries across Norfolk are hosting a packed programme of storytimes, craft activities and family events throughout the summer

Libraries across Norfolk are hosting a packed programme of storytimes, craft activities and family events throughout the summer

Born & Read in Norfolk

How music is helping bring young readers into Norfolk libraries

Students across Norfolk are opening their GCSE results

Students across Norfolk are opening their GCSE results

GCSEs 2026: Thousands of Norfolk students find out results

Badger Learning recently donated children’s books to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn to support young patients

Badger Learning recently donated children’s books to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn to support young patients

Born & Read in Norfolk

King's Lynn publisher doubles book giveaway in support of children's literacy

Families who have teenagers continuing in education or training could see their child benefit payments stop.

Families who have teenagers continuing in education or training could see their child benefit payments stop.

Child benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

Students at schools and colleges across Norfolk and Waveney have been celebrating their A-Level results today

Students at schools and colleges across Norfolk and Waveney have been celebrating their A-Level results today

A Level Results 2026

Record number of students get into universities as Norfolk celebrates A-Level results

Read Easy Norfolk provides free, confidential one-to-one reading coaching, helping adults improve confidence, independence and opportunities.

Read Easy Norfolk provides free, confidential one-to-one reading coaching, helping adults improve confidence, independence and opportunities.

Born & Read in Norfolk

Norfolk group helping adults learn to read says 'it's never too late'

Students across the country are finding out their A-Level results today (August 13)

Students across the country are finding out their A-Level results today (August 13)

Students at Norfolk town colleges celebrate 'excellent' set of A-Level results

Students across Norfolk will find out their A-Level results this morning

Students across Norfolk will find out their A-Level results this morning

A Level Results 2026

A-Levels 2026: Results revealed for students across Norfolk

(Left to right) Ollie with his mum Carly Walton, Freddy with his mum Sophie Raven, and James with his dad Allan Wright, standing at a bus stop in Cawston.

(Left to right) Ollie with his mum Carly Walton, Freddy with his mum Sophie Raven, and James with his dad Allan Wright, standing at a bus stop in Cawston.

Fury as children told they cannot have free bus pass (but their older siblings can)

Don't miss these literary events across Norfolk while the sun is shining!

Don't miss these literary events across Norfolk while the sun is shining!

Born & Read in Norfolk

Don't miss these literary events across Norfolk in August!

Finding books that match a child's interests can play a key role in encouraging regular reading

Finding books that match a child's interests can play a key role in encouraging regular reading

Born & Read in Norfolk

Local publisher says getting a child to read is as simple as finding the right book

London Road Pre-School in Dereham closed permanently on July 17

London Road Pre-School in Dereham closed permanently on July 17

Families of children affected by pre-school closure offered support

Libraries across Norfolk will take part in Read to the Beat, giving young readers specially curated reading lists and engaging activities that celebrate the connection between storytelling and sound

Libraries across Norfolk will take part in Read to the Beat, giving young readers specially curated reading lists and engaging activities that celebrate the connection between storytelling and sound

Born & Read in Norfolk

Norfolk libraries launch music-themed reading challenge

Dragon Hall in Norwich will host the inaugural Darkest Chapter horror literature festival on November 7, 2026.

Dragon Hall in Norwich will host the inaugural Darkest Chapter horror literature festival on November 7, 2026.

Born & Read in Norfolk

New horror-themed literary festival to launch in city

Ben Weston, Labour county councillor for Hethersett

Ben Weston, Labour county councillor for Hethersett

Norfolk's lone Labour county councillor pens warning to Andy Burnham

More than 100 new jobs could be created to support Norfolk's SEND children. But councillor Maxine Webb and council officer James Wilson have said there could be challenges to recruit to the roles

More than 100 new jobs could be created to support Norfolk's SEND children. But councillor Maxine Webb and council officer James Wilson have said there could be challenges to recruit to the roles

More than 100 new jobs to support Norfolk SEND children - but fears over recruitment

London Road Pre-School in Dereham will close permanently on Friday

London Road Pre-School in Dereham will close permanently on Friday

Pre-school to close after 58 years due to lack of pupils

How the councils would look under the government's plans

How the councils would look under the government's plans

Warning more schools will face uncertain futures because of plans to scrap councils

Corpusty Primary School

Corpusty Primary School

Confirmation of controversial school closure triggers catchment area changes

Left to right: Sullivan, Year 7; author Sam Copeland; Oscar, Year 9

Left to right: Sullivan, Year 7; author Sam Copeland; Oscar, Year 9

Born & Read in Norfolk

Bestselling children's author visits school to inspire young readers

A hairdressing apprentice at Poultec Training in 2014

A hairdressing apprentice at Poultec Training in 2014

Students left with 'nowhere to go' after training centre axes courses before new term

The Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail will run from July 18 to August 31 across the city centre

The Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail will run from July 18 to August 31 across the city centre

Born & Read in Norfolk

Summer trail will turn Norwich into a treasure hunt for book lovers

TGJones has revealed the winning reviews of its Bitesize Bookworms campaign

TGJones has revealed the winning reviews of its Bitesize Bookworms campaign

Born & Read in Norfolk

'The most whizzpopping, funbumtious book!' – children's winning book reviews revealed

Families can follow a free literary treasure hunt around Norwich during the school holidays

Families can follow a free literary treasure hunt around Norwich during the school holidays

Born & Read in Norfolk

The best bookish events to enjoy around Norfolk this July

Dozens of schools across Norfolk have closed today due to the extreme heat

Dozens of schools across Norfolk have closed today due to the extreme heat

Full list of 33 Norfolk schools shut due to record-breaking heat

Reading a book offers benefits that smartphones can’t match

Reading a book offers benefits that smartphones can’t match

Born & Read in Norfolk

Why you should put down your phone and pick up a book

Nearly 200 schools have closed across the country due to the heatwave

Nearly 200 schools have closed across the country due to the heatwave

Will 'extreme' heatwave close schools across Norfolk?

Sara Tough, director of children services at Norfolk County Council

Sara Tough, director of children services at Norfolk County Council

New bid to tackle Norfolk children's SEND needs (and claw back £195m for County Hall)

Nicholas Hamond Academy, in Swaffham, was praised in a recent Ofsted report

Nicholas Hamond Academy, in Swaffham, was praised in a recent Ofsted report

Academy praised for 'calm and orderly behaviour culture' in latest Ofsted report

This Refugee Week (June 15-21), reading is being encouraged to help schools build empathy and understanding around refugee experiences.

This Refugee Week (June 15-21), reading is being encouraged to help schools build empathy and understanding around refugee experiences.

Born & Read in Norfolk

New reading list launched to help school pupils understand refugee experiences

Tell us your tale for a chance to be included in The Story with 100 Endings

Tell us your tale for a chance to be included in The Story with 100 Endings

Born & Read in Norfolk

Last chance to be a part of The Story with 100 Endings

Children present a Royal salute at the Royal Norfolk Show

Children present a Royal salute at the Royal Norfolk Show

Revealed: The Norfolk event that causes school absence rates to soar