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Ofsted praise for ‘inadequate’ Norfolk special school

Acorn Park School, Banham

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Ofsted inspectors have said a Norfolk special school has made progress in tackling weaknesses that left parents accusing it of failing their children. After its last full Ofsted inspection in February 2020 Acorn Park School in Banham was rated...

Nathan Gostling in the studio of his latest New Revolution (NR) gym, which is at Watton. Picture: DE

"Buzz" at Norfolk gyms as classes return indoors

Emily Thomson

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People have been enjoying hugs and pints at Norfolk's pubs, including the Fat Cat in Norwich

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Lockdown easing LIVE: Norfolk and Waveney enjoys renewed freedom

Thomas Chapman

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Short film Maximus, which turns a boy's cancer struggle into a fantasy battle, was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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New fantasy film was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk during pandemic

Louisa Baldwin

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Rosemary Snowdon and family are trying to find her great uncle Joseph's wartime medals

Family's desperate plea to help find missing wartime medals

Thomas Chapman

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Richard Taylor owner of Tiger Fitness and his members at the Thetford Business Awards in 2019.

Town's virtual business awards to give boost to owners

Emily Thomson

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Sam Carpenter watches as Stuart Bedford carries out the lateral flow test on the new Covid-19 mobile

Coronavirus

Call for caution as restrictions eased amid backdrop of 'perilous' variant

Ben Hardy

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Brian Watkins, Liberal Democrat county councillor for Eaton. Pic: Liberal Democrats.

Lib Dems pick new leader for Norfolk County Council group

Dan Grimmer

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Police are searching for wanted men John Paul Mongan, left, and James Mongan, right

Police hunt for wanted men after west Suffolk shooting

Oliver Sullivan

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A man living at Kings Court flats in Thetford was charged with four counts of indecent exposure and fined £332.

Housing association promises action after indecent exposure incidents

Emily Thomson

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GP consultation

Norfolk patients’ group welcomes choice of face-to-face GP consultations

Simon Parkin

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Prof Paul Hunter of the UEA's Norwich medical school. Photo: Bill Smith

Coronavirus | Video

UEA scientist warns against surge vaccination to combat Indian variant

Thomas Chapman

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Garboldisham road is to shut between Kenninghall and Garboldisham for resurfacing

Village road to shut all day for essential work

Thomas Chapman

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The Corn Exchange in King's Lynn is now being used as a Covid-19 Vaccination Centre. Picture: Ian Bu

Norfolk Live | Video

Almost a million Covid jabs given out in Norfolk and Waveney

Thomas Chapman

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft adorns the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s newest heritage

American serviceman's legacy remembered through new war-inspired nose art

Oliver Sullivan

The White Horse pub in South Lopham.

'They thought I was crazy' - New owner's lockdown pub success

Emily Thomson

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Shoppers out in force wearing masks in Norwich city centre on the first day it became mandatory for

Restaurant praises 'brilliant' customers, but warns of 'too many no shows'

EDP reporters

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Suffolk County Council

Bus improvement campaign won't aid rural services, says councillor

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Members of the Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent group, the new official opposition group at Suffolk County Council

Local Elections 2021

Opposition group at Suffolk County Council confirmed

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The Environment Agency has released 24,000 fish into four East Anglian rivers

24,000 fish released into four East Anglian rivers to replenish stocks

Chris Hill

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Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing has launched a new fundraising initiative called Many Miles for MiniDonks.

Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing urge people to get moving this summer

Emily Thomson

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NANIS chairperson Daksha Raja

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Norfolk Indian Society's Covid crisis appeal

Noah Vickers

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Norfolk and Waveney are now home to an array of community-run pubs.

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7 pubs which are run by their community

Lauren Cope

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General view of HGV lorries.

Norfolk lorry drivers clocked for nearly 200 traffic offences in three days

Sarah Burgess

The traditional Next Boxing Day sale starts in store at 6am on December 26.

Next recalls nightdresses amid fire hazard worries

Daniel Hickey

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Rosemary Snowdon and family are trying to find her great uncle Joseph's wartime medals

Family's desperate plea to help find missing wartime medals

Thomas Chapman

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The Environment Agency has released 24,000 fish into four East Anglian rivers

24,000 fish released into four East Anglian rivers to replenish stocks

Chris Hill

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GP consultation

Norfolk patients’ group welcomes choice of face-to-face GP consultations

Simon Parkin

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A man living at Kings Court flats in Thetford was charged with four counts of indecent exposure and fined £332.

Housing association promises action after indecent exposure incidents

Emily Thomson

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Repeat offender given £600 fine for fly-tipping next to public bin

Donna-Louise Bishop

Rebecca Beswick is on trial at Ipswich Crown Court Picture: ARCHANT

Man suffers 15cm cut across face in alleged knife attack over drugs

Jane Hunt

The incident happened on the A1101 in Mildenhall

Woman in 80s suffers 'life-changing' injuries in collision

Matthew Earth

F-15 fighter jets from the RAF Lakenheath-based 48th Fighter Wing are set to lead the Point Blank tr

Noise warning issued amid RAF Lakenheath flight training

Thomas Chapman

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"Buzz" at Norfolk gyms as classes return indoors

Nathan Gostling in the studio of his latest New Revolution (NR) gym, which is at Watton. Picture: DE

Emily Thomson

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The "tunes were pumping" at gyms across Norfolk on May 17, as spinning classes, boot camps and leg, bums and tums could finally resume indoors. As another layer of coronavirus restrictions lifted on Monday, May 17, for gym members this meant...

Acorn Park School, Banham

Ofsted praise for ‘inadequate’ Norfolk special school

Simon Parkin

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Brian Watkins, Liberal Democrat county councillor for Eaton. Pic: Liberal Democrats.

Lib Dems pick new leader for Norfolk County Council group

Dan Grimmer

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People have been enjoying hugs and pints at Norfolk's pubs, including the Fat Cat in Norwich

Coronavirus | Live

Lockdown easing LIVE: Norfolk and Waveney enjoys renewed freedom

Thomas Chapman

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Short film Maximus, which turns a boy's cancer struggle into a fantasy battle, was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Film | Video

New fantasy film was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk during pandemic

Louisa Baldwin

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Sport

Blues 'over the moon' as young defender joins Boro

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

Reece Hanson

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A Lowestoft Town youngster has moved 250 miles north, and five steps up the football pyramid. Josh Wells has signed professional terms with Middlesborough, and will link up with the Championship club's academy set-up from July. The 6ft 3in...

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

Peter Walsh

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NCFC promotion confirmed

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NORWICH CITY ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE

David Freezer

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Racers kept the crowd happy at Snetterton.

Motorsport

Circuit 'disappointed' at government for banning spectators at sport events

Abigail Nicholson

Things to do

New fantasy film was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk during pandemic

Short film Maximus, which turns a boy's cancer struggle into a fantasy battle, was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Film | Video

Louisa Baldwin

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A short film based on a true story of a boy's cancer battle was shot in locations in Norfolk and Suffolk last summer.

Norfolk and Waveney are now home to an array of community-run pubs.

Food and Drink

7 pubs which are run by their community

Lauren Cope

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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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Pop Up Pictures Drive In Cinema is being held at Trinity Park Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

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7 cheap or free things to do in Norfolk and Waveney this bank holiday

Louisa Baldwin

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Norfolk Day Cromer beach and pier GENERIC Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Norfolk Day

11 things you can do to celebrate Norfolk Day 2021

Donna-Louise Bishop

Lifestyle

The rise and fall of a beloved Norfolk wildlife park

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

Derek James

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We were standing in the middle of Thetford chatting away when suddenly – a little head popped up from my companion's handbag. It looked around and so did the people passing us in the street and then the crowds gathered to watch this dear little...

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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Inside the swimming pool area of Elveden Center Parcs in 1994.

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Before the blaze: Elveden Forest Center Parcs in its early years

Ben Craske

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Mundford Road, Thetford, Norfolk

Buy a petrol station for £3.25m

Caroline Culot

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Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk

Historic brewery site for sale earmarked for 14 homes

Caroline Culot

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