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BORN & READ

Tell us your tale for a chance to be included in The Story with 100 Endings

Born & Read in Norfolk

Last chance to be a part of The Story with 100 Endings

Children present a Royal salute at the Royal Norfolk Show

Children present a Royal salute at the Royal Norfolk Show

Revealed: The Norfolk event that causes school absence rates to soar

Discover the top literary and storytelling events taking place across Norfolk this June, from bestselling authors and poetry performances to book groups and family workshops

Discover the top literary and storytelling events taking place across Norfolk this June, from bestselling authors and poetry performances to book groups and family workshops

Born & Read in Norfolk

Discover 10 of Norfolk’s best literary adventures this June

Children across the UK have entered the TGJones Bitesize Bookworms competition with short reviews of their favourite books

Children across the UK have entered the TGJones Bitesize Bookworms competition with short reviews of their favourite books

Born & Read in Norfolk

'It’s just a caterpillar eating': Children’s funny book reviews shared in UK contest

Students at Duke of Lancaster School in Fakenham received a boost of creative writing inspiration following a visit from a sports journalist with a Ferrari. Picture: Harry (Year 8) and Remi (Year 4)

Students at Duke of Lancaster School in Fakenham received a boost of creative writing inspiration following a visit from a sports journalist with a Ferrari. Picture: Harry (Year 8) and Remi (Year 4)

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Ferrari visit revs up pupils to take on writing challenge

The Holt Bookshop will use the grant to launch its R.E.X. reading programme this autumn.

The Holt Bookshop will use the grant to launch its R.E.X. reading programme this autumn.

Born & Read in Norfolk

Independent bookshop launches reading scheme after national funding secured

There are lots of ways that parents can support younger writers to tell their story

There are lots of ways that parents can support younger writers to tell their story

Born & Read in Norfolk

How to help your child enter our writing competition this half-term

A visualisation of how the new primary school in Swaffham could look

A visualisation of how the new primary school in Swaffham could look

Norfolk school to transfer to new trust amid fall in number of Roman Catholic pupils

Page Against the Machine on May 23 offers a well-deserved detox read in the beautiful surroundings of Norwich Cathedral cloisters

Page Against the Machine on May 23 offers a well-deserved detox read in the beautiful surroundings of Norwich Cathedral cloisters

Born & Read in Norfolk

Book lovers to gather at cathedral for global reading event

The Born & Read in Norfolk creative writing competition is looking for budding writers to share 100 fantastic endings to our story

The Born & Read in Norfolk creative writing competition is looking for budding writers to share 100 fantastic endings to our story

BORN & READ IN NORFOLK

Born & Read in Norfolk

Help us finish our story for a chance to be published in a special keepsake magazine

This year’s City of Literature Weekend at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival includes the return of the Page Against the Machine shared reading event

This year’s City of Literature Weekend at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival includes the return of the Page Against the Machine shared reading event

Born & Read in Norfolk

Don’t miss these events at the City of Literature Weekend this May

Winning entries in the TGJones Bitesize Bookworms competition will secure £4,000 worth of books and stationery for their schools

Winning entries in the TGJones Bitesize Bookworms competition will secure £4,000 worth of books and stationery for their schools

Born & Read in Norfolk

Primary schools across Norfolk invited to enter reading competition

Discover what’s on for readers across Norfolk this May, including the return of the City of Literature Weekend

Discover what’s on for readers across Norfolk this May, including the return of the City of Literature Weekend

Born & Read in Norfolk

Discover 10 of Norfolk’s best literary adventures this May

When is the next school holiday in Norfolk?

When is the next school holiday in Norfolk?

When is the May school holiday in Norfolk this year?

Green Pastures in Dereham has been named one of 20 Bookshop Champions for Independent Bookshop Week 2026

Green Pastures in Dereham has been named one of 20 Bookshop Champions for Independent Bookshop Week 2026

Born & Read in Norfolk

Dereham independent bookshop named one of the best in the UK and Ireland

To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.

To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer

World Book Night returns on April 23 with a nationwide hour dedicated to reading

World Book Night returns on April 23 with a nationwide hour dedicated to reading

Born & Read in Norfolk

Switch off for an hour and read – as World Book Night returns

Robert Starling’s books have been translated into 20 languages, and his debut was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Award

Robert Starling’s books have been translated into 20 languages, and his debut was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Award

Born & Read in Norfolk

All aboard for family reading event as ‘flotilla of wonder’ sets sail

School term dates have caused some confusion following the Easter holidays

School term dates have caused some confusion following the Easter holidays

Extra day off? Norfolk parents confused over different school return dates

Marlie is a big fan of Charlie and the Chocolate factory

Marlie is a big fan of Charlie and the Chocolate factory

Born & Read in Norfolk

Born & Read: Eight-year-old Marlie wins EDP front page design competition

This Easter is jam-packed with book‑loving events for all ages

This Easter is jam-packed with book‑loving events for all ages

Born & Read in Norfolk

Discover 15 of Norfolk’s best literary adventures this Easter!

Author‑illustrator Kate Read treated visitors to a reading from her new book, The Heart of the Storm, at the Born & Read in Norfolk event

Author‑illustrator Kate Read treated visitors to a reading from her new book, The Heart of the Storm, at the Born & Read in Norfolk event

Born & Read in Norfolk

Families join the first event of year-long reading and writing campaign

The Norfolk Children’s Book Centre carries around 30,000 children’s books across all ages and interests

The Norfolk Children’s Book Centre carries around 30,000 children’s books across all ages and interests

Born & Read in Norfolk

How this Norfolk children’s bookshop is encouraging families to read together

St William's Primary School in Thorpe St Andrew

St William's Primary School in Thorpe St Andrew

Seven extensions to create extra spaces at Norfolk schools to open this year

Caston Primary Academy was among the Norfolk schools taking part in the Learn About Livestock project, giving children a chance to look after sheep and lambs. Pictured: FFDT manager Frances Roberson talks to the children about the animals

Caston Primary Academy was among the Norfolk schools taking part in the Learn About Livestock project, giving children a chance to look after sheep and lambs. Pictured: FFDT manager Frances Roberson talks to the children about the animals

Lambs spring into schools to help children learn about farm animals

Here are the school term dates for the rest of the year in Norfolk

Here are the school term dates for the rest of the year in Norfolk

When do schools break up for the Easter holidays in Norfolk?

Young writer Evie Parker Hornsby performs at the National Centre for Writing

Young writer Evie Parker Hornsby performs at the National Centre for Writing

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Creative centre aiming to raise £5k in one week – with YOUR help

Families will hear a reading before creating fox and wolf masks at Dragon Hall

Families will hear a reading before creating fox and wolf masks at Dragon Hall

Born & Read in Norfolk

Easter workshop to spark a love of reading and making

Letting children pick their own reading material is one of the most powerful ways to develop genuine reading motivation

Letting children pick their own reading material is one of the most powerful ways to develop genuine reading motivation

Born & Read in Norfolk

Expert shares top reading tips to make a difference for children on World Book Day

Winners of the Young Norfolk Writing Prize 2025

Winners of the Young Norfolk Writing Prize 2025

Born & Read in Norfolk

Calling all young writers! You could win this prize...

A visualisation of how the new primary school in Swaffham could look

A visualisation of how the new primary school in Swaffham could look

School which featured on TV to be bought by county council - so it can be rebuilt

New schools are planned for Rackheath

New schools are planned for Rackheath

Revealed: Where more than 20 new schools are needed to cope with thousands of homes

A visualisation of how the new primary school in Swaffham could look

A visualisation of how the new primary school in Swaffham could look

Catholic school from TV show to be converted into non-denominational replacement

With the right habits, a book can thread throughout your week without demanding much time

With the right habits, a book can thread throughout your week without demanding much time

Born & Read in Norfolk

How to make time for reading books in a busy world

Cllr Graham Minshull, South Norfolk Council’s cabinet member for supporting people, at a local school uniform swap shop, which is also collecting unwanted children’s costumes ahead of World Book Day

Cllr Graham Minshull, South Norfolk Council’s cabinet member for supporting people, at a local school uniform swap shop, which is also collecting unwanted children’s costumes ahead of World Book Day

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Families urged to donate pre‑loved costumes for World Book Day

Norfolk County Council is spending £1.4m on legal fees for SEND tribunals. Inset below: Maxine Webb

Norfolk County Council is spending £1.4m on legal fees for SEND tribunals. Inset below: Maxine Webb

Council legal bill fighting families over special school places soars to £1.4m

Norfolk’s February calendar is filled with book‑loving events for all ages

Norfolk’s February calendar is filled with book‑loving events for all ages

Born & Read in Norfolk

Discover Norfolk’s best literary adventures this February

Priscilla, aged 10, with her winning entry

Priscilla, aged 10, with her winning entry

Born & Read in Norfolk

Pupil’s artwork shines in school competition celebrating reading spaces

A nursery in Swaffham is closed

A nursery in Swaffham is closed

Nursery forced to close amid 'heating' issues

Sharing stories is a great way for adults and children to connect, and encourages imagination that feeds into other activities

Sharing stories is a great way for adults and children to connect, and encourages imagination that feeds into other activities

Born & Read in Norfolk

Telling stories together: a simple way to support young children

When is the next half-term holiday in Norfolk?

When is the next half-term holiday in Norfolk?

When is the February half-term in Norfolk?

The benefits of reading are massive, says Peggy Hughes

The benefits of reading are massive, says Peggy Hughes

Born & Read in Norfolk

'Books are magic' – here's why reading matters more than ever in 2026

Born & Read is a county‑wide campaign celebrating the power of reading to support literacy, wellbeing and employability

Born & Read is a county‑wide campaign celebrating the power of reading to support literacy, wellbeing and employability

Born & Read in Norfolk

How we're igniting a love of reading and writing in Norfolk

Primary school children have been suspended for drug use in Norfolk

Primary school children have been suspended for drug use in Norfolk

Primary school children among pupils suspended for drugs in Norfolk, figures reveal

The Department for Education has revealed the best primary schools in Norfolk

The Department for Education has revealed the best primary schools in Norfolk

The top primary schools in Norfolk based on government rankings

When do the Christmas holidays start in Norfolk?

When do the Christmas holidays start in Norfolk?

When do the Christmas holidays start in Norfolk?

Norwich School is among the Norfolk schools named best in The Times guide for 2026

Norwich School is among the Norfolk schools named best in The Times guide for 2026

Revealed: Top primary and secondary schools in Norfolk for 2026

The first proposals to close or merge Norfolk schools due to dwindling pupil numbers are due in the new year

The first proposals to close or merge Norfolk schools due to dwindling pupil numbers are due in the new year

First proposals to close or merge schools with falling pupil numbers due in new year

A new report reveals the parts of Norfolk where council leaders are most worried about declining school pupil numbers

A new report reveals the parts of Norfolk where council leaders are most worried about declining school pupil numbers

Report reveals where dwindling pupils could put Norfolk schools at risk

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme

Carbrooke Primary School near Watton wins environmental award

Carbrooke Primary School near Watton wins environmental award

Primary school wins prize for new spiritual garden

Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council says parents are moving to Norwich to secure education health care plans

Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council says parents are moving to Norwich to secure education health care plans

Norfolk's soaring SEND rates are encouraging parents to move to county, says leader

Almost 30 of Norfolk's schools have fewer than 50 pupils. Inset: County councillors Andrew Jamieson and Penny Carpenter

Almost 30 of Norfolk's schools have fewer than 50 pupils. Inset: County councillors Andrew Jamieson and Penny Carpenter

Almost 30 Norfolk schools have fewer than 50 pupils

More smaller schools could close because of falling numbers, council officers warn. Inset middle: County councillor Penny Carpenter

More smaller schools could close because of falling numbers, council officers warn. Inset middle: County councillor Penny Carpenter

Fresh warning more small schools may close as pupil numbers plummet in Norfolk