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Should Covid jabs be made mandatory for care home workers?

People in Norfolk have given their take on Covid jabs being made mandatory for care staff

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Plans to make Covid jabs mandatory for care staff have drawn both praise and criticism in Norfolk.

Almost a third of adults in Norfolk and Waveney have now received both doses of the coronavirus vacc

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Covid vaccines set to be made mandatory for care home workers

Daniel Moxon

The Beeches Care Home in East Harling hold a mini golf day for residents and their families.
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Care home creates mini golf course in its garden

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Drugs and drug-taking equipment.

Drugs most often seized by Norfolk police revealed

Simon Parkin

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U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conduct a missing-man formation d

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US servicemen commemorate death of RAF Lakenheath pilot in crash tragedy

Matthew Earth

Peter Jay with his son Jack Jay at the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth.
December 2014.
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What does the arts and events industry make of 'Freedom Day' delay?

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Dorrington House, Dereham. Pictured are owners Steve and Lorraine Dorrington. Picture: Ian Burt

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Care staff 'overwhelmed' as Covid challenges persist

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Lightening strikes over St Peter Mancroft on Saturday 11th October 2014

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Potential for 30C today – but two days of thunderstorms on the way

Daniel Moxon

Coronavirus cases continue to rise across all areas of Norfolk. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

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Covid Delta variant cases double in Norfolk

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Wanted man Ben Cook has been arrested by police in Thetford.

Wanted man arrested in Norfolk

Daniel Moxon

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Suffolk County Council

Six figure commitment agreed to pursue Suffolk bus improvement strategy

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Andrew Proctor has sent a scathing letter to the Planning Inspectorate over its decision to allow 17

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Covid Freedom Day delayed - Norfolk leader says rising rates left no choice

Dan Grimmer

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Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirm,ed further lockdown easing from May 17.

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PM set to announce postponement of lockdown easing today

Daniel Moxon

A new wheelchair transporter bike to help users explore Thetford Forest has officially been launched.

New transporter bike for wheelchair users launched at Thetford Forest

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Soil fly-tipped at Thetford Forest. Those responsible have been fined £300.

Norfolk Live

Fly-tipper travelled from Welsh border to dump in Norfolk

Daniel Moxon

Your chance to pay tribute to lost loved ones ahead of Father's Day

Chance to pay tribute to lost loved ones on Father's Day

Donna-Louise Bishop

drug-driving in Stanton

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WATCH: 'Selfish' drug-driver ploughs into police detective's vehicle

Sophie Barnett

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Bishop’s Church of England Primary Academy interim headteacher Chris Read.

School praised for 'effective action' to address serious failings

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Undated file photo of man receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Fewer than half of companies are giving staf

Norfolk Live

Over-23s invited to book vaccines in Norfolk and Waveney from Tuesday

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Henry Castle with his Massey Ferguson. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

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Spot yourself at Euston classic car and tractor rally

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Today's electrical storm from mousehold heath overlooking the cathedral

Norfolk Weather

Weather warning for thunderstorms this week after Monday heat

Daniel Moxon

100 people tried open water swimming for the first time this month in Mildenhall

100 people try open water swimming for the first time

Johnny Griffith

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Julian Bryant is getting on his bike to cycle 200 miles through Norfolk in just 24 hours to raise money for Christian Aid

Julian Bryant to cycle 200 miles in a day for Christian Aid

Donna-Louise Bishop

Major Kenny Pickering MBE has been honoured on the Queen’s birthday list.

Norfolk Army Cadet Force officer honoured on Queen's birthday list

Emily Thomson

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Elizabeth Truss, MP for South West Norfolk, with Dr Andy Clements, chief executive of the British Tr

Former head of Norfolk-based bird trust recognised in honours list

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Soil fly-tipped at Thetford Forest. Those responsible have been fined £300.

Norfolk Live

Fly-tipper travelled from Welsh border to dump in Norfolk

Daniel Moxon

drug-driving in Stanton

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WATCH: 'Selfish' drug-driver ploughs into police detective's vehicle

Sophie Barnett

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Lightening strikes over St Peter Mancroft on Saturday 11th October 2014

Norfolk Live | Video

Potential for 30C today – but two days of thunderstorms on the way

Daniel Moxon

Drugs and drug-taking equipment.

Drugs most often seized by Norfolk police revealed

Simon Parkin

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Dad's Army impersonators Neville Lockwood (Frazer) and Mick Whitman (Cpt Mainwaring) who have had ro

Tributes flood in for Dad's Army superfan and family man Neville

Emily Thomson

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A143 Hepworth Road junction

Drug-driver's pickup cannoned off-duty detective's car into oncoming...

Tom Potter

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Plans have been lodged with Norfolk County Council for works at Drake Primary School in Thetford.

Build of new school building could see more places for SEND children

Emily Thomson

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An area of Thetford has been sealed off by police after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted.

Teen appears in court charged with sexual assault on girl in Thetford

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Should Covid jabs be made mandatory for care home workers?

People in Norfolk have given their take on Covid jabs being made mandatory for care staff

Coronavirus | Video

Thomas Chapman

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Plans to make Covid jabs mandatory for care staff have drawn both praise and criticism in Norfolk.

The Beeches Care Home in East Harling hold a mini golf day for residents and their families.
Byline:

Care home creates mini golf course in its garden

Clarissa Place

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Drugs and drug-taking equipment.

Drugs most often seized by Norfolk police revealed

Simon Parkin

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U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conduct a missing-man formation d

Video

US servicemen commemorate death of RAF Lakenheath pilot in crash tragedy

Matthew Earth

Almost a third of adults in Norfolk and Waveney have now received both doses of the coronavirus vacc

Coronavirus | Video

Covid vaccines set to be made mandatory for care home workers

Daniel Moxon

Sport

Intrepid runners rally to break endurance world record

John Stocker (right) and Matt Blackburn have broken an endurance running world record at Knettishall Heath

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A pair of intrepid runners have pushed themselves beyond the limit of human performance to simultaneously break a coveted endurance world record John Stocker and Matt Blackburn achieved the Herculean feat during an event at Knettishall Heath...

Lowestoft Town defender Josh Wells featuring against an Ipswich XI in September 2020 at Crown Meadow.

Blues 'over the moon' as young defender joins Boro

Reece Hanson

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Jack Sherwood is set to compete for Elite Motorsport, based in Shipdham, in this year's Ginetta Junior Championship.

Motorsport

Teen chooses Norfolk racing team for first year in cars

Abigail Nicholson

Delia Smith, Norwich City's joint majority shareholder, comes out to meet fans to help celebrate Premier League promotion.

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WATCH: Delighted Delia Smith leads Canaries fans in Emi Buendia sing song

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NCFC promotion confirmed

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NORWICH CITY ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE

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Things to do

7 of the best child-friendly festivals in Norfolk

Maui Waui Festival is a popular event over the August bank holiday weekend. Picture: JERRY TYE

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Louisa Baldwin

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From a new event where youngsters get coached by sporting stars to a celebration of Thailand, here are some of the best child-friendly festivals in Norfolk.

Norfolk Day

New writing competition launched ahead of Norfolk Day

Donna-Louise Bishop

Shoppers wearing masks in Norwich city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Coronavirus

Do you think 'Freedom Day' should go ahead on June 21?

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norwich Amateur Brewers Jack Davison and Will Gant brewing a new beer which they will be selling to

Norwich Amateur Brewers release new 'rainbow' IPA to thank NHS

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Thetford open gardens. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

Town's popular open gardens event set to return

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Lifestyle

Floating restaurant for sale at auction for £10,000-£20,000

Floating restaurant in Thetford, Norfolk

Caroline Culot

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A 56ft long 'snack boat' moored up in Norfolk is for sale in a livestream auction. The former 'Jolios floating restaurant' moored in Riverside Walk, Thetford, is now vacant and ready for a new lease of life, state agents Auction House. The...

The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell undercroft. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

13 curious places to visit in Norfolk - from shipwrecks to hidden crypts

Stacia Briggs

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Thompson village hall in Norfolk

Best bargain ever? Village hall for sale for £35,000

Caroline Culot

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A family meet a llama on the opening day of Kilverstone Wildlife Park

The rise and fall of a beloved Norfolk wildlife park

Derek James

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The signpost for the Norfolk Coast Path and the Peddars Way at the beach at Holme-next-the-Sea

9 long walking trails to explore in Norfolk

Rowan Mantell

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