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From left to right, clockwise, Kofra managing director Jose, Richard and Faye of Uber-Corn, Jorge Santos of Jorge's Portugese restaurant, Ella Tarrant, Lauren and Chris Smith of Cristophes Crepes, Rocco Consiglio and Bruno Armenante, staff at Downham Tandoori and Lee Martin of Norfolk in a Box. Photos: Lee Martin, Victoria Pertusa, Ian Burt, Ella Wilkinson, Sarah Lucy Brown, Ella Tarrant, Downham Tandoori and Rocco Consiglio.
Gonzo's Tea Room in London Street, Norwich. Pic: Archant Tom Gaskin has launched a Crowdfunder campaign so KindaKafe in Norwich can reopen with social distancing measures in place. Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Nostalgia

Fans around the world to mark 10th anniversary of Dad’s Army statue

Thursday, June 18, 2020 Simon Parkin
Mick Whitman in character with the Captain Mainwaring statue in Thetford . Picture: Jerry Daws

Dad’s Army fans from around the world are set to log on to a live online celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Captain Mainwaring statue in Thetford.

‘Norfolk won’t allow his statues to be toppled’ - Nelson defended amid racism row

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Simon Parkin
Lord Nelson statue by Thomas Milnes in Upper Close at Norwich Cathedral. Picture : Antony Kelly

Supporters of Admiral Nelson in Norfolk have defended him from calls to remove statues that represent or celebrate Britain’s slave trade and imperialist past.

Have your say on future of county’s gigs, theatres and entertainment with expert panel

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Matthew Nixon
The next EDP zoom webinar will focus on the short and long-term future of Norfolk and Suffolks entertainment spaces. Photo: Getty

Across Norfolk and Suffolk, the arts and entertainment industry is in a dire position.

Town’s historic Guildhall set to become heritage hub

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Emily Thomson
The Guildhall in Thetford is set to become a heritage hub. Photo: Sonya Duncan

A town’s historic guildhall is set to become an “important” heritage site for future generations.

Thetford

‘A very sad day’: campaigners’ ‘disappointment’ as historic railway station set for demolition

Thursday, May 21, 2020 Emily Thomson
Brandon Town Councillor, Gary Brocklehurst, says he is dissapointed about the decision to knock down the town's historic railway station building. Photo: Sonya Duncan

A community have told of their sadness and disappointment after a decision was reached to knock down a historic railway station, but say they will continue to fight.

Brandon

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Drivers caught at speeds up to 20mph above limit in a town

Motorists have been caught at speeds up to 20mph above the 30mph limit on roads in Thetford.

Jaguar driver suffers injuries in crash

Police were called to the B1102 Mildenhall Road after a crash between a Jaguar and another vehicle Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Man denies causing grevious bodily harm

Jurijus Bogatus denied causing GBH at Ipswich Crown Court Picture: ARCHANT

14 days of live firing and aircraft flying at military bases this month

Exercise Kabul Conoy: 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, training at Stanta Ranges in Thetford. Photo: Jamie Hart/ MoD Crown

Updated A1075 reopens after six hour investigation into serious crash

Police at the scene of a crash on the A1075 at Wretham. Picture: Marc Betts

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