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My child’s education has suffered in pandemic, parents tell survey

Teacher wearing mask in class

Simon Parkin

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Two thirds of Norfolk parents feel their children’s education has been negatively affected by school disruption, a snapshot survey has found.
Sexy Beasts on Netflix with masks made by Norfolk special effects expert Kristyan Mallett

'Not gory just silly': The man behind the Netflix 'Sexy Beasts' masks

Caroline Culot

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The latest burglary figures for Norfolk show a rise in reports. Picture: Archant

Norfolk Live

Police chief warns of 'inevitable' rise in certain crimes after pandemic

Sarah Hussain

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Judges with Norfolk Day logo

Norfolk Day

Find out who made the Norfolk Day Drabble writing competition shortlist

Donna-Louise Bishop

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TV presenter Anne Robinson was at St Lawrence Church, Castle Rising, to judge the Norwich diocese he

'Cold and desolate' - Anne Robinson's Countdown jibe at Norfolk

James Weeds

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A message to self-isolate, with one day of required isolation remaining

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Record numbers in Norfolk ‘pinged’ to isolate by NHS Covid app

Simon Parkin

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Opinion: The two golden rules for long-term investing

Peter Sharkey

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Could Boris Johnson's 'Project Speed' accellerate the dualling of the A47? Pic: Highways England.

Public hearing for long-delayed A47 dualling plans

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Work has been done to improve air quality in Swaffham town centre. Picture: Ian Burt

Breckland District Council

Crucial step taken towards new leisure centre for town

Noah Vickers

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EDP roof, Rouen Road, Norwich Thunder clouds over Castle Museum before tha massive lighting show, 2

Norfolk Weather

Thunderstorms and heavy rain warning for Norfolk

Ben Hardy

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Plans have been approved for a new indoor swimming pool on Turbine Way in Swaffham. Picture: Google

Coronavirus

Covid jabs available on drop-in basis at pharmacies

Thomas Chapman

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Andrew Jamieson, cabinet member for finance at Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

'No way to run any department' - anger at lack of social care cash

Dan Grimmer

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Diss Junior Academy pupils with Emma Conway, headteacher Jo Cerullo and teacher Mrs Gooch, with their T.rex model.

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School children to get creative with mini T.rex models

Sophie Wyllie

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Nurses prepare to vaccinate patients with the Covid-19 injection at the Norfolk and Norwich Universi

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Critical workers made exempt from Covid 'pingdemic'

Ben Hardy

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Norfolk children and parents have sent thank you messages to schools and teachers.

Thank you! YOUR messages to teachers after extraordinary year

Simon Parkin

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Umbrellas up in the rain and wind in Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norfolk Weather

'Hail the size of broad beans' - Thunderstorms hit parts of Norfolk

Ben Hardy

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Great Yarmouth has the highest rate of coronavirus in Norfolk, Public Health England figrues show. P

Coronavirus

Great Yarmouth hits record rate of Covid infections

Daniel Hickey

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Cley Mill, on the north Norfolk coast

Days Out Guide

7 of the prettiest villages to visit in Norfolk

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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EDP roof, Rouen Road, Norwich Thunder clouds over Castle Museum before tha massive lighting show, 2

Norfolk Weather | Video

Weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of Norfolk

Daniel Moxon

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Close up of hand of woman taking out pounds from her purse

Over 60pc still prefer cash over card

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Dr Louise Smith. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Coronavirus

Euro 2020 matches sparked Norfolk Covid rate rises

Dan Grimmer

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Mundesley beach in the early summer sun with Bacton, Walcott and Happisburgh lighthouse in the backg

Days Out Guide

7 places to avoid the crowds in Norfolk this summer

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Pupils in Fry class at Caston C of E Primary Academy raised more than £100 for Watton food bank through a sponsored walk

Pupils inspired by civil rights activists raise funds for foodbank

Thomas Chapman

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Gorleston Parkrun taking in the cliffs.

The new rules you need to know about for the return of parkrun

James Weeds

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FALMOUTH, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Falmouth's Marit

People will need to be double-jabbed to get in nightclubs from autumn

James Weeds

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Gorleston beach.

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Chance of thunderstorms after temperatures reached 28C

Emily Thomson

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The Mower family with their beloved cocker spaniel, Murphy, who went missing from his home in Ashill 

Family's joy as beloved dog returns home after week-long search

Thomas Chapman

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Pupils picked up from school

When do Norfolk and Waveney schools break up and when do they go back?

Simon Parkin

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We need a robust, locally-led test and trace system

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'Don't turn off Covid test and trace app' plea

Dan Grimmer

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Locals and tourists enjoying the sunshine on Sheringham beach.

Norfolk Weather | Video

Temperatures top 30C in region – and more heat to come

Daniel Moxon

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