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'It's a Norfolk legend' - Backing for community bid to save pub

Members of the community group outside the Locks Inn, in Geldeston.

Reece Hanson

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A bid to save a pub described as a "Norfolk legend" has been backed by a local CAMRA branch as the "once in a lifetime" opportunity enters its final weeks. Hundreds of shareholders have already seized the chance to own part of the Locks Inn, in...

Abnormal load passes through Norfolk and Suffolk
Parts of a crane are being transported between

Delays expected as 48-ton boat is transported through region

Mark Boggis

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Prof Hermione Lee who launches Cut Conversations with a discussion about her new biography of Sir Tom Stoppard

Books

The Cut launches online literary evenings

Andrew Clarke

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Zeb Soanes and Gaspard the fox have become firm friends.

The voice of the Shipping Forecast publishes latest fox storybook

Mark Boggis

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S5 and S6 pupils at St Columba's High School in Gourock, Inverclyde, wear protective face masks duri

Coronavirus

Norfolk schools will expect pupils to wear masks - even if it's not...

Sarah Burgess

Norwich City history quiz on clocks. St George Tombland Church clock. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

When do the clocks go forward in 2021?

Georgina Taylor

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The main road through Coddenham has been closed due to "severe flooding" as forecasters predict furt

Flooding

Soaring flood problems on Suffolk roads could take 10 years to fix

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Covid-19 rapid testing centres targeting people who unwittingly have the virus are to open in Haverhill and Lowestoft

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School Covid-19 testing: What you need to know

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Assistant Chief Constable Rob Jones from Suffolk police

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Police receive nearly 140 calls about Covid breaches during sunny weekend

Sophie Barnett

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School transport in Suffolk could be used to help provide services in rural communities between drop

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Extra vehicles on standby for school bus routes from March 8

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Mark Barrow, headteacher of Ixworth Free School. Picture: GREGG BROWN

High schools 'feeling confident' as students mass tested for coronavirus

Matthew Earth

The syringe is filled with the Covid-19 vaccine at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Pict

New mass vaccination centre opening in Norfolk

Chris Bishop

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Fertiliser being spread on a Norfolk field. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Villagers demand waste plans rethink over 'noxious smells'

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Southwold seafront and pier

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Parts of Waveney could be Covid-free for first time in months, figures show

Reece Hanson

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A police car drives through Ipswich town centre on Boxing Day. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Covid fines more than double in Suffolk during third lockdown

Tom Potter

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Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) in intensive care. In non-intensive wards, staff are only given surgical masks to wear.

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'All we do is work' - NHS staff turn to therapy over Covid trauma

Sarah Burgess

Chair of the charity Margaret Oldham MBE.

Call for volunteers with disability experience as charity struggles

Reece Hanson

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Michael Brewer headteacher at Thetford Grammar School. Photo: Thetford Grammar School

Schools to hold lessons outdoors to give pupils a break from masks

Sarah Burgess

The Assembly House . Norwich , Mothers Day 2021 dine at home, kids and cake away options. Photo : St

Food and Drink

13 places to order a Mother's Day takeaway from

Lauren Cope

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Emily Mullen with the essential sensory equipment provided by Caudwell Children as part of its campaign.

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Sensory equipment helps 'enrich' Emily's life amid lockdown

Mark Boggis

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak outside 11 Downing Street, London, before heading to the House of Commons to

How government's budget must address poverty to avoid 'carnage'

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Bury St Edmunds town centre during the third UK lockdown Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Coronavirus

Five-pronged plan for Suffolk Covid recovery to be published in June

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Michael Fotis, who was last seen in Lowestoft on February 2.

Plea to help find 17-year-old missing since February 2

Reece Hanson

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Almost 93% of Suffolk pupils get preferred secondary school place

Katy Sandalls

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Su2c location shoot 2017.
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'My life as a young carer' - Woman's new book aims to support others

Mark Boggis

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Norwich City history quiz on clocks. St George Tombland Church clock. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

When do the clocks go forward in 2021?

Georgina Taylor

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Emily Mullen with the essential sensory equipment provided by Caudwell Children as part of its campaign.

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Sensory equipment helps 'enrich' Emily's life amid lockdown

Mark Boggis

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Southwold seafront and pier

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Parts of Waveney could be Covid-free for first time in months, figures show

Reece Hanson

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Members of the community group outside the Locks Inn, in Geldeston.

'It's a Norfolk legend' - Backing for community bid to save pub

Reece Hanson

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The voice of the Shipping Forecast publishes latest fox storybook

Zeb Soanes and Gaspard the fox have become firm friends.

Mark Boggis

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A broadcaster and newsreader, who grew up in Lowestoft, is set to have his latest children's book published about his friendship with a fox. Zeb Soanes - a BBC Radio 4 newsreader and voice of the Shipping Forecast - will have the third in a...

Prof Hermione Lee who launches Cut Conversations with a discussion about her new biography of Sir Tom Stoppard

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The Cut launches online literary evenings

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Members of the community group outside the Locks Inn, in Geldeston.

'It's a Norfolk legend' - Backing for community bid to save pub

Reece Hanson

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Abnormal load passes through Norfolk and Suffolk
Parts of a crane are being transported between

Delays expected as 48-ton boat is transported through region

Mark Boggis

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S5 and S6 pupils at St Columba's High School in Gourock, Inverclyde, wear protective face masks duri

Coronavirus

Norfolk schools will expect pupils to wear masks - even if it's not...

Sarah Burgess

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Former Bungay Town man signs pro deal with Colchester United

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Kirkley & Pakefield FC's Walmer Road ground.

Club puts safety and well-being first as facility is 'closed to all'

Mark Boggis

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Alfie Payne had spent last season on loan at King's Lynn Town from Norwich City Picture: Ian Burt

Coup for Blues with signing of former Norwich City youngster

Mark Boggis

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Altogether now! The Lowestoft Town FC players celebrating a goal from earlier in the season - now th

Lowestoft Town FC players challenged during lockdown

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Things to do

13 places to order a Mother's Day takeaway from

The Assembly House . Norwich , Mothers Day 2021 dine at home, kids and cake away options. Photo : St

Food and Drink

Lauren Cope

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Restaurants in Norfolk and Waveney are gearing up for a busy Mother's Day as they release takeaway and meal kit menus. The celebration, which this year falls on Sunday, March 14, is traditionally a busy time for restaurants, when bookings would...

malt room exhibition space at Halesworth Cut

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Halesworth Cut launches digital archive for artists

Andrew Clarke

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Heveningham Concours postponed until summer 2022 due to covid

Jasper King

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One of the stalls at last year's Beccles Food and Drink Festival.Picture: James Bass

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Beccles Food and Drink Festival postponed due to Covid

Jasper King

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

Food and Drink

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

Lauren Cope

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Lifestyle

Riverside hotel/restaurant 'closed until spring' for sale for £1.999m

The newly refurbished Waveney House Hotel in Beccles.Photo: Simon FinlayCopy: Maria FulcherFor

Caroline Culot

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A 12-bedroom hotel and restaurant on the Broads forced to close until spring because of Covid is for sale for just under £2m. The Waveney House Hotel, Puddingmoor, Beccles, in a picturesque setting by the river, is for sale for £1.999m. At...

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Charity offers free online health and wellbeing packages during lockdown...

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Here is your chance to win your very own holiday home for a year

Georgina Taylor

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Can you still move house in full lockdown?

Caroline Culot

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woman in orange jacket in front of housing block

Ten new bedrooms created by charity for homeless this Christmas

Caroline Culot

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