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UEA expert in infectious diseases expects delay to 'Freedom Day'

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

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A Norwich-based expert in infectious diseases expects so-called 'Freedom Day' to be delayed.

A man walks past a poster in the window of a Primark shop in Manchester, in the final week of a four

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More than 60pc of readers against June 21 'Freedom Day' go ahead

Donna-Louise Bishop

A group of scientists has written an open letter calling for restrictions including social distancin

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Q&A: Everything you need to know about June 21

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A woman has issued a warning after she was targeted by a COVID vaccine scam text.

Norfolk Police

Scams in Norfolk this week: Hermes texts and electricity boxes

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A First Capital Connect train passes through the Queen Adelaide level crossing heading to King's Lyn

Five level crossing close shaves in Norfolk and Waveney

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Derek Downs was given his first Covid-19 vaccination at the Corn Exchange in King's Lynn. Picture: I

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Norfolk has country's best Covid vaccination rate for first doses

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Bill for council's Covid showground switch revealed

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

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

Donna-Louise Bishop

Shoppers around Norwich Market shopping local and staying safe in masks.Picture by: Sonya Duncan

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What are the other options if June 21 'Freedom Day' is cancelled?

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

Norfolk Live

Covid cases continue to fall in Norfolk

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Amy Pye

People

Pub hands out free ice creams during road collision traffic jam

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Esme and Aaron Lambert

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Father's touching tattoo tribute to cancer surviving daughter

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The 500th Norwich Parkrun at Eaton ParkByline: Sonya Duncan(C) Archant 2020

Delight as restart date confirmed for parkrun events

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Nayna Bass has Swaffham Town Council. Pictured on the right is the town hall.

Mum brings youth focus to town hall

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People enjoying the sunshine at a newly reopened Pops Meadow in Gorleston. Picture: DANIEL HICKEY

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Warm weather to stay for England's Euros opener as heatwave looms

Daniel Moxon

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

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7 of the best child-friendly festivals in Norfolk

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Norfolk Day

New writing competition launched ahead of Norfolk Day

Donna-Louise Bishop

The eclipse as it broke over Norfolk.

Photos: Norfolk and Suffolk stargazers catch a glimpse of partial eclipse

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A muntjac deer was escorted from the Tesco store in Watton.

Oh deer! Muntjac escorted out of Tesco after sprinting into bakery

Daniel Moxon

Network Rail has seen over 80 near misses at level crossings this year.

Dog walkers chatting on train line among 80 rail near misses

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FemALE day at the Trafford Arms. Part of Cask Ale week - aims to get more women drinking real ale.

Norfolk best beers of 2021 revealed

Daniel Moxon

Students from Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft look for the Partial Eclipse with special glasses.

Norfolk Live

Eclipse 2021: Can you see it in Norfolk, and when will it happen?

Daniel Moxon

Traffic on the A47.

Norfolk Live

Delays continue on main roads in and out of Norwich city centre

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Norfolk Police has urged people to enjoy Euro 2020 responsibly this summer.

Euro 2020 'not an excuse' for violence or abusive behaviour

Daniel Moxon

The traffic queues on the sliproad as the A11 south is closed at the Attleborough Road and Blackthor

City centre roads quiet despite A47 works but delays expected in Yarmouth

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Amy Pye

People

Pub hands out free ice creams during road collision traffic jam

Noah Vickers

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Nayna Bass has Swaffham Town Council. Pictured on the right is the town hall.

Mum brings youth focus to town hall

Stuart Anderson

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A woman has issued a warning after she was targeted by a COVID vaccine scam text.

Norfolk Police

Scams in Norfolk this week: Hermes texts and electricity boxes

Noah Vickers

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A First Capital Connect train passes through the Queen Adelaide level crossing heading to King's Lyn

Five level crossing close shaves in Norfolk and Waveney

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Apartments in Hunstanton

'Spectacular landmark' set for 16 apartments up for grabs

Caroline Culot

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Hampton Court, King's Lynn, Norfolk

Home in medieval 'orange' building drops in price to £85,000

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Swaffham will be the focus of a photography competition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the town

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Symptom-free Covid testing sites to open in Swaffham

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Seasonal workers Norfolk

Holiday home owner calls for guidance over foreign workers

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News

Scams in Norfolk this week: Hermes texts and electricity boxes

A woman has issued a warning after she was targeted by a COVID vaccine scam text.

Norfolk Police

Noah Vickers

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In the last week, people in Norfolk have been warned to be vigilant against two particular scams.

A First Capital Connect train passes through the Queen Adelaide level crossing heading to King's Lyn

Five level crossing close shaves in Norfolk and Waveney

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Esme and Aaron Lambert

People

Father's touching tattoo tribute to cancer surviving daughter

Noah Vickers

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Amy Pye

People

Pub hands out free ice creams during road collision traffic jam

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The 500th Norwich Parkrun at Eaton ParkByline: Sonya Duncan(C) Archant 2020

Delight as restart date confirmed for parkrun events

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Sport

Gareth Southgate names 33-man provisional England squad for Euro 2020

England boss Gareth Southgate has warned James Maddison over the increased spotlight he will have to

Daniel Moxon

England manager Gareth Southgate has named his initial 33-man squad ahead of the Euro 2020 tournament this summer. Postponed from last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, the European Championships kick off on June 11 and will be held in...

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

NCFC promotion confirmed

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NORWICH CITY ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE

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Racers kept the crowd happy at Snetterton.

Motorsport

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

Abigail Nicholson

two drivers to join Elite Motorsport's driver line-ups for 2021.

Motorsport

Norfolk racing team completes 'strong' lineups with British talent

Abigail Nicholson

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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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

Scenes from the 2017 Folk in a Field Festival. Picture: ADAM LAZZARI

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'No chance of rescheduling' - July events in jeopardy if lockdown extended

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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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Lifestyle

Holiday home owner calls for guidance over foreign workers

Seasonal workers Norfolk

Caroline Culot

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A 72-year-old owner of a Norfolk seaside holiday cottage is urging booking firms to be more upfront after being asked to host nine workers from Spain.

Hampton Court, King's Lynn, Norfolk

Home in medieval 'orange' building drops in price to £85,000

Caroline Culot

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Apartments in Hunstanton

'Spectacular landmark' set for 16 apartments up for grabs

Caroline Culot

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Narborough Hall, Swaffham

Buy now or later? How stamp duty changes affect homes for sale

Caroline Culot

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Narborough Hall Norfolk

Owners put 16th century mansion in 79 acres up for sale for £4.5m

Caroline Culot

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