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Mother-of-two's newfound confidence after six-stone weight loss

Sarah Lane, from Watton, has lost six stone after she joined Slimming World in October 2019.

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A mother-of-two says she is ready for summer out of lockdown to show off her six stone weight loss transformation. Sarah Lane, from Watton, began her weight loss journey when she joined her local Slimming World group in October 2019. And...

Mathew Boomer from Norfolk County Council handing over some laptops to Jackie Appleby, business mana

Norfolk County Council

Laptop campaign passes target with 5,300 collected for children in need

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Care providers say they are struggling with recruiting carers Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

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Norfolk given extra £10m to stop Covid spread in care homes

Abigail Nicholson

The James Paget University Hospital, in Gorleston, has opened an accessible vaccine clinic for people with learning disabilities

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Everyone with registered learning disability to be made vaccine priority

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The James Paget University Hospital, in Gorleston, has opened an accessible vaccine clinic for people with learning disabilities

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Hospital first in UK to open vaccine clinic for people with disabilities

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The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is prepared for administering. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

What our readers think of the vaccine passport debate

Sabrina Johnson

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Dust from the Sahara carried by warm winds that have brought unseasonal spring temperatures has seen colorful sunrises and sunsets.

Warm winds bring Saharan dust as temperatures soar to 17C

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Could the UK introduce Covid vaccine passports - and how would they work?

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Broadland Conservative candidate Jerome Mayhew giving his speech at The General Election 2019 result

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MPs say vaccine roll-out 'under control' - despite jabs offered in Brighton

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Thousands of people enjoying Norwich Pride Parade 2018Picture: Nick Butcher

'People are keen to come' - What is happening with our big summer events?

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Norfolk County Council at County Hall in Norwich

Warning over 'Royal Mail' fake text scam

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QD has announced it will open a new store in Swaffham on Thursday , February 25

Norfolk discount store to take over former Poundstretcher building

Abigail Nicholson

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Former headteacher is Lib Dem pick for police and crime commissioner

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Photograph showing the exterior of a large white period building with steps leading up to a traditional arched door and a shingle driveway at the side

'Stunning' period home which was once a village library is for sale

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock during a media briefing on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Downing Street, London.

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'Cautious approach' essential to lockdown easing - Hancock

Daniel Moxon

Jimmy Carr will perform in Norwich as part of the Theatre Royal's Interlude programme. Picture: Matt

Comedy in the Park and Britannia Pier shows among confirmed 2021 events

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Norfolk Accident Rescue Service's (NARS) new Medic 23, donated by Smarter Metering Services limited

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Norfolk lifesavers given new car by local business

Abigail Nicholson

Health secretary Matt Hancock told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday that teachers would not get priority for the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Teachers won't be prioritised for Covid vaccine, says Hancock

Daniel Moxon

Covid-19 vaccination at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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Two thirds of 65 to 69 year olds vaccinated ahead of next phase

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A mass COVID testing centre at Diss Leisure Centre. Picture: Danielle Booden

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Norfolk surge testing sees more than 5,000 swabbed on first day

Abigail Nicholson

The UK Government and health secretary Matt Hancock have announced that care home residents across Norfolk and the rest of England will be able to have family visitors.

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Care home visits allowed from next month – but no hugs or kisses

Daniel Moxon

Sandra Govender, chief executive of Athena Education Support, gives tips for parents who have children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) during lockdown.

Teachers and parents welcome schools reopening announcement

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Andrew Proctor, leader of Norfolk County Council

Norfolk and Waveney respond to PM's road map announcement

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Prime minister Boris Johnson will announce more details of the government's roadmap out of lockdown to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.

Prime minister reveals road map out of Covid restrictions

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Norfolk County Council is to ask the public what they think of an increase in their share of council

Council tax increase for Norfolk agreed amid discord over budget

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QD has announced it will open a new store in Swaffham on Thursday , February 25

Norfolk discount store to take over former Poundstretcher building

Abigail Nicholson

Photograph showing the exterior of a large white period building with steps leading up to a traditional arched door and a shingle driveway at the side

'Stunning' period home which was once a village library is for sale

Rebecca MacNaughton

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The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is prepared for administering. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

What our readers think of the vaccine passport debate

Sabrina Johnson

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Norfolk County Council at County Hall in Norwich

Warning over 'Royal Mail' fake text scam

Dan Grimmer

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Kurt Oliver, owner of The White Hart pub in Swaffham has been appointed as town councillor

Pub landlord appointed town councillor for Swaffham

Abigail Nicholson

A worried dog walker called police after spotting the bottom half of a person in a hedge near Downham Market, but when police arrived they discovered it was, in fact, a mannequin dressed up to look realistic.

Worried dog walker rang police after falling for 'creative' mannequin prank

Daniel Moxon

Beach at Brighton. East Sussex. England. View from pier looking west. Wintertime

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Norfolk patients offered Covid jabs in Brighton

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Prime minister Boris Johnson will announce more details of the government's roadmap out of lockdown to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.

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Gyms, haircuts and family hugs: What you want in lockdown roadmap

Daniel Moxon

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Mother-of-two's newfound confidence after six-stone weight loss

Sarah Lane, from Watton, has lost six stone after she joined Slimming World in October 2019.

Emily Thomson

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A mother-of-two says she is ready for summer out of lockdown to show off her six stone weight loss transformation. Sarah Lane, from Watton, began her weight loss journey when she joined her local Slimming World group in October 2019. And...

Mathew Boomer from Norfolk County Council handing over some laptops to Jackie Appleby, business mana

Norfolk County Council

Laptop campaign passes target with 5,300 collected for children in need

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Care providers say they are struggling with recruiting carers Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Coronavirus

Norfolk given extra £10m to stop Covid spread in care homes

Abigail Nicholson

The James Paget University Hospital, in Gorleston, has opened an accessible vaccine clinic for people with learning disabilities

Coronavirus | Video

Everyone with registered learning disability to be made vaccine priority

Thomas Chapman

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The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is prepared for administering. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

What our readers think of the vaccine passport debate

Sabrina Johnson

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Sport

'Impressive' Mexican driver joins Norfolk-based team's F3 line-up

San Luis Potosí-born José Garfias has been announced as Shipdham-based Elite Motorsport's final driver in the 2021 BRDC F3 Championship.

Motorsport

Abigail Nicholson

An "impressive" 16-year-old from Mexico has become the third and final member of a Norfolk-based racing team's British Formula 3 line-up. San Luis Potosí-born José Garfias has been announced as Shipdham-based Elite Motorsport's final driver...

Tom Lebbon, 15, from Bury St Edmunds has announced that he will be moving from the Ginetta Junior Championship up to the BRDC British Formula 3 (F3) Championship in 2021 with Norfolk racing team, Elite Motorsport.

Motorsport

Norfolk racing team's junior champion graduates to Formula 3

Abigail Nicholson

Having already guided Tom Gamble, Adam Smalley, James Hedley and Tom Lebbon to the Driver’s “crown” over the past four years, Shipdham-based Elite Motorsport has an exciting mix of second-year Ginetta Juniors and newcomers.

Motorsport

Racing team owner optimistic as aspiring youngsters join

Abigail Nicholson

Javier Segrera Pont has been announced as Elite Motorsport's first driver in the 2021 BRDC F3 Championship.

Motorsport

'Promising' Spaniard joins Norfolk racing team ahead of F3 debut

Abigail Nicholson

Players and staff at Bradenham Cricket Club have been left feeling angry and hopeless after finding

‘It’s nonsense’ - ‘Mindless’ vandals damage cricket pitch by driving...

Abigail Nicholson

Things to do

Norfolk and Waveney restaurants claim £12m back on Eat Out to Help Out

The last day of the Eat Out To Help Out scheme in Norwich sees queues outside some places Byline: So

Food and Drink

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Restaurants in Norfolk and Waveney claimed almost £12m from the government on more than two and a half million meals in the summer's Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Newly released figures from the HMRC show the total figure claimed back was...

Lindi Hancke and her husband Shaun check their gin at their gin distillery in Wymondham, making Vryh

Food and Drink

What food lovers can look forward to in Norfolk in 2021

Lauren Cope

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raw sausages

Why EU banger ban won't hurt Norfolk firms

Caroline Culot

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people queuing outside restaurant

Wagamama's and Frankie & Benny's group loses £15m

Caroline Culot

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farmer with crop of bumper

Farm's delight at bumper crop of big Brussels for Christmas

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Lifestyle

'Stunning' period home which was once a village library is for sale

Photograph showing the exterior of a large white period building with steps leading up to a traditional arched door and a shingle driveway at the side

Rebecca MacNaughton

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A former reading room which was also used as a youth hostel in the 1800s has come up for sale in Necton near Swaffham. The Old Library on School Road is for sale for offers in excess of £500,000 and is described by selling agents William H...

mill tower for sale

Historic mill conversion up for sale - for £800,000

Caroline Culot

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guesthouse for sale

Guesthouse for sale where customers treated 'like royalty'

Caroline Culot

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outside stable conversion

Small but perfectly formed: Homes for sale at a bargain price

Caroline Culot

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Topshop and Topman on Haymarket, Norwich. Picture: Bethany Whymark

What does closure of Topshop mean for our high streets?

Caroline Culot

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