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Lockdown to be eased: what else can I do from May 17?

Revellers will be able to enjoy food and drink inside with the reopening of indoor hospitality on May 17

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given the go-ahead to further relaxations of the lockdown rules in England.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street.

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'Your efforts have paid off' - Further lockdown lifting confirmed for...

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The team of testing operatives with the new Covid-19 mobile testing bus for observed lateral flow te

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Buses converted into Covid testing units ahead of expected third wave

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Prime minister to give green light for May 17 Covid-19 lockdown easing

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What can't open in Norfolk on May 17 - and why

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Andrew Proctor has sent a scathing letter to the Planning Inspectorate over its decision to allow 17

What now for Norfolk County Council after the elections?

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Norfolk's new Police and Crime Commissioner, Giles Orpen-Smellie

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New PCC - I will lobby home secretary to crackdown on police abusers

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Plea for more foster carers to look after Norfolk's vulnerable children

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12 countries announced on travel green list from May 17

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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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Q&A: How is the Covid vaccine rollout going in Norfolk and Waveney?

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Dr Christina Green at the Castle Quarter Vaccination Centre in Norwich holding one of the vaccinatio

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Under-40s to be offered alternative to Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

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Colin Morrison was given his first Covid-19 vaccination at the Corn Exchange in King's Lynn. Picture

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50,000 more Covid jabs given out - but pace slows in region

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Pat Allington, a resident at Buckingham Lodge Care Home, meeting her twin great grandchildren for th

Emotional great grandma meets nine-month-old twins for first time

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Nurse Maria Alexiou preparing a Covid-19 vaccination

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Norfolk Covid cases slightly up but below national averages

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A rare white-tailed eagle has been seen over Norfolk Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Neil_Burt

Five rare birds that have been spotted in Norfolk

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Sacred Heart Convent on Mangate Street. Picture Matthew Usher.

Town planning for future of theatre and swimming pool at historic convent

Abigail Nicholson

A Pet Theft Taskforce has been launched today to investigate the recent reported rise in pet theft

'It's about time' - Dog owners welcome taskforce tackling pet thefts

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Illustration of a burbot by AF Lydon

Could the long-lost burbot return to our rivers?

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Counting at Dereham Leisure Centre on Friday

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Norfolk and Suffolk election 2021: No change in Breckland

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Norfolk elections 2021: Conservatives tighten grip on county council

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All shops in England are set to begin charging 10p for plastic bags by the end of the month. Chris Radburn/PA Wire

All shops to charge 10p for plastic bags from May 21

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An online bank of Norfolk videos and resources is to be released to support teaching in schools.

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Stephen Fry backs schools project to inspire children with Norfolk stories

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A trial of the Westacre Theatre drive-in cinema screen.

Drive-in cinema heading to West Acre theatre ground

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Logs spill across A47 after lorry and tractor crash

Abigail Nicholson

Norfolk's weather in May has been far wetter than last year, when there was glorious sunshine

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What a difference a year makes: Norfolk braced for yet more rainfall

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Prime minister to give green light for May 17 Covid-19 lockdown easing

Dan Grimmer

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The team of testing operatives with the new Covid-19 mobile testing bus for observed lateral flow te

Coronavirus

Buses converted into Covid testing units ahead of expected third wave

Ben Hardy

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Norfolk's new Police and Crime Commissioner, Giles Orpen-Smellie

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New PCC - I will lobby home secretary to crackdown on police abusers

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Revellers will be able to enjoy food and drink inside with the reopening of indoor hospitality on May 17

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Lockdown to be eased: what else can I do from May 17?

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Waggon and Horses pub in Shipdham is set to be demolished. Picture: Archant

160-year-old pub to be demolished to make way for seven homes

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Norfolk and Suffolk Elections 2021: LIVE Results

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Lockdown to be eased: what else can I do from May 17?

Revellers will be able to enjoy food and drink inside with the reopening of indoor hospitality on May 17

Coronavirus

Simon Parkin

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given the go-ahead to further relaxations of the lockdown rules in England.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street.

Coronavirus

'Your efforts have paid off' - Further lockdown lifting confirmed for...

Simon Parkin

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The team of testing operatives with the new Covid-19 mobile testing bus for observed lateral flow te

Coronavirus

Buses converted into Covid testing units ahead of expected third wave

Ben Hardy

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Andrew Proctor has sent a scathing letter to the Planning Inspectorate over its decision to allow 17

What now for Norfolk County Council after the elections?

Dan Grimmer

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Norfolk's new Police and Crime Commissioner, Giles Orpen-Smellie

Interview

New PCC - I will lobby home secretary to crackdown on police abusers

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Sport

Teen chooses Norfolk racing team for first year in cars

Jack Sherwood is set to compete for Elite Motorsport, based in Shipdham, in this year's Ginetta Junior Championship.

Motorsport

Abigail Nicholson

A teenage racer has joined a Norfolk motorsport team for his first racing season outside of karting. Jack Sherwood is set to compete for Elite Motorsport, based in Shipdham, in this year's Ginetta Junior Championship. Mr Sherwood, who is...

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.

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

Abigail Nicholson

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

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Norfolk racing team completes 'strong' lineups with British talent

Abigail Nicholson

Josh Rattican - R Racing Ginetta Junior

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Promising teens join Norfolk-based team's Ginetta line-up

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Things to do

11 things you can do to celebrate Norfolk Day 2021

Norfolk Day Cromer beach and pier GENERIC Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Norfolk Day

Donna-Louise Bishop

For Norfolk Day to be the success that we know it can be, we need YOU! We are urging individuals, community groups, attractions, organisations, and businesses to think about how they might get involved. Now in its fourth year, the event...

Junkyard Market will be in 10 UK locations by the end of June.

7 cheap or free things to do in Norfolk this weekend

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Norfolk Day Happisburgh Lighthouse GENERIC Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Norfolk Day

It's back - can you help make Norfolk Day 2021 the best yet?

Donna-Louise Bishop

Scenes from the Bodney Camp Open Day, with visitors getting the chance to see up close the Household

Household Cavalry to make Norfolk return

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Every year Banham Zoo have to count their animals, from every single bug to their tigers. Deboarah H

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All the family attractions in Norfolk and Waveney reopening on April 12

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Lifestyle

Buy a B&B as nine for sale in 'boom year' for budget hotels

The Blenheim, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

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Nine seaside guesthouses in Norfolk are currently for sale - and a tourist boss says there is no better time to buy one. Peter Williamson, vice-chairman of the Norfolk and Suffolk Tourist Attractions Association (NSTA), said: "The guesthouse...

a black and white photograph of Old Costessey Hall before demolition

Weird Norfolk

How many of Norfolk's lost historic houses do you know?

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Cuckoo Road, Stow Bridge, near King's Lynn Norfolk

Bag a bargain as homes go on sale from £50,000

Caroline Culot

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Colin and Amanda Arterton, Artertons, King's Lynn, Norfolk

Couple reveal reason for closing 30-year-old firm

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Little Massingham Manor, Norfolk

One of Norfolk's most expensive homes for sale for £3.5million

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