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Imperfect life inspires designer from Sporle, near Swaffham, at Grand Designs Live exhibition in London
The renovation of an old vicarage in Sporle inspired an interior designer who was chosen to develop a show room at a national exhibition in London.
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.
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.
What are the unemployment issues facing you?
Unemployment in East Anglia fell by 6,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.
Unresolved questions as committee to uphold councillor standards in Breckland area meets for last time
The soon-to-be-abolished standards committee that judges complaints against councillors in Breckland met for the last time today, with key questions about its replacement still unanswered.
- Pentney driver had taken drugs before fatal crash at Great Cressingham, inquest hears
- Entries open for fourth Breckland photography competition
- Swaffham town clock silenced by wait for replacement part
- Swaffham vicar’s jubilee dog poo plea rejected
- Recruitment drive to find new PCSOs for Norfolk
- Flood risk checks for thousands of Norfolk homes
- Picture Gallery: Royal Anglians back on the front-line in Afghanistan
- Carbrooke school children learn the fun side of science from descendant of Nobel Prize winner
- Norfolk NHS conference sees vision of improved mental health care
- Police scramble helicopter in hunt for missing Norfolk man
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Spotlight on artists opening studio doors for Norfolk and Norwich Festival
A restored houseboat, a clifftop cottage and a chicken shed are just some of the unusual venues throwing their doors open for this year’s Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios.
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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.
- Wymondham set for annual busking day
- PICTURE GALLERY: Norfolk in numbers will be celebrated on the Norwich Theatre Royal stage
- PICTURE GALLERY: Holt Hall woodland is transformed into eccentric dream-land for Norfolk and Norwich Festival
- Review of Time Circus’ Air Hotel at Holt Hall
- Sewell Park College pupils perform at Norwich Puppet Theatre
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Lakenheath go for Snailwell Charity Cup glory
Lakenheath are at home to West Wratting in the final of the Snailwell & District Challenge Charity Cup on
- Davis again the pick of CC Breckland riders
- Conroy century helps Thetford Town A make winning start
- Thetford Town bid for Norfolk Senior Cup final glory
- Proud day for Watton RFC
- Shropham beat Swaffham A in Fen Regis Cup
- Baseball comes to Breckland
- Carrington dominates Mildenall CC’s first time trial
- Five-goal Bethell helps Brandon Town beat the drop
- Norfolk band The Colour to play Olympics song during Norwich’s torch relay
- Seven-a-side league seeks new teams
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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.
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.
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.
- County line-up in new bowls triples success
- Ex-Norwich School pupils clinch victory in world’s oldest squash tournament
- Norfolk teams endure tough weekend at inter-county tennis tournament
- Back urges Reffley Royals to make West Norfolk proud by lifting Norfolk Junior Cup at Carrow Road
- David Howe pays tribute to ‘Rico’ as speedway continues to mourn Lee Richardson’s death
- Huge day for King’s Lynn Town as FA set to decide whether club will be promoted
- Norfolk Senior Cup final: Gorleston 2, Thetford 0
