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Playful 10-year-old crossbreed Spike is a puppy at heart.

Dogs Trust Snetterton seeks loving home for likeable Spike

If you are looking for the perfect gentleman in your life, look no further, as 10-year-old crossbreed Spike could give Mr Darcey a run for his money on manners and good company.

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Thetford “lucky” to get bus station cash

Thetford should “count itself lucky” that money is available to build a controversial new bus station, a leading member of Norfolk County Council’s cabinet has said.

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Bradley Green who is 9 and goes to Great Hockham School, will be swimming a mile to raise money for the school this weekend.

Great Hockham pupil to swim to raise money for his school

A nine-year-old boy will swim a mile to raise money for his school after thinking hard about how he could help his fellow pupils and staff.

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China trade deal to boost Norfolk economy

Norfolk pork producers are set to benefit from a trade deal worth £50m which ministers are on the verge of signing with the Chinese government.

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Thetford skatepark waiting for approval

A skatepark in Thetford is one step closer after a planning application was submitted.

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American rockers Black Stone Cherry to support The Darkness at Thetford Forest

A popular American rock band will support The Darkness at their homecoming gig in Thetford Forest later this year.

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Ed Sheeran with the Best Song Musically and Lyrically award received for The A Team at the 2012 Ivor Novello awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.   PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday May 17, 2012. See PA story SHOWBIZ Ivors. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Suffolk musician Ed Sheeran claims prestigious prize at Ivor Novello Awards

Suffolk singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has added to his growing list of accolades by winning a prestigious honour.

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Gorleston celebrate winning the Norfolk senior cup final.  Photo: Bill Smith

Norfolk Senior Cup final: Gorleston 2, Thetford 0

Gorleston boss Richard Daniels dedicated the Greens’ Norfolk Senior Cup win at Carrow Road tonight to former President Jimmy Jones.

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A Greater Anglia train at Norwich on the main line service to London Liverpool Street. Photo: Bill Smith

Extra trains for Norwich City supporters announced by Greater Anglia ahead of match against Aston Villa

Greater Anglia have added additional local train services for Norwich City supporters ahead of Sunday’s last match of the season against Aston Villa.

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Double gold medal haul for Breckland martial arts ace

Local martial artist Kieran Steward achieved the ultimate victory by winning two gold medals in his first major junior championship. He has been training in the art of Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu at the Watton Junior School, Thetford dojo and Brandon dojo since the age of four.

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Harrison wins Richmond Park Seniors Spring Stableford

Richmond Park Seniors’ Spring Meeting, which was postponed due to the death of the club’s owner, Dick Jessup, saw John Harrison win the Stableford competition with 41 points. Second was Brian Rees with 36 with John Vincent third with 35.

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Crown Fire champions Feltwell go out with 3-2 defeat

The Crown Fire League Division One programme was completed with Tacolneston, following their win in the Ambulance Cup Final by beating league champions Feltwell United 3-2 – Feltwell’s farewel; match before their departure for pastures new.

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Rain stops another King's Lynn Stars meeting at the Norfolk Arena. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Postponement frustration is understandable, but riders’ safety should always be speedway’s priority

Given recent events it almost seems ridiculous that any speedway fan would dare to criticise a decision to postpone a meeting on safety grounds.

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Reffley Royals celebrate winning the Norfolk junior cup final at Carrow Road.  Photo: Bill Smith

Nothing amateur about ‘pub team’ Reffley Royals’ courageous Norfolk Junior Cup victory

Their players may have chanted “we’re the best pub team in the world” as they celebrated winning the Norfolk Junior Cup on Tuesday, but there’s certainly nothing amateur about Reffley Royals.

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Reffley Royals celebrate winning the Norfolk junior cup final at Carrow Road.  Photo: Bill Smith

Photo Gallery: Norfolk Junior Cup final: Reffley Royals 2, Harleston Town 1

Reffley Royals joint-boss Robbie Back hailed his side’s bravery after they came from behind to lift the Norfolk Junior Cup by beating Harleston Town at Carrow Road last night.

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