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Norfolk man’s quest to find absent father in Peru inspires debut novel
11+ hour, 28+ min ago (312+ words) A Norfolk man's real-life journey to find the father he had never known has inspired his debut novel. Alex Cutts, now based in rural Norfolk, travelled to Arequipa " a striking city in the Peruvian Andes " in an attempt to uncover…...
Frustrations over 'ridiculous' Royal Mail post box closures before Christmas
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (656+ words) Everyone has their own traditions at Christmas, be it watching their favourite festive film or sitting down for the King's speech. But for Royal Mail, people are wondering if its new favourite pastime is to annoy its customers after deciding…...
Northern lights return to Norfolk skies... to the delight of photographers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) The natural phenomenon " known as Aurora Borealis - is typically seen nearer to the Arctic Circle, in places like northern Norway and Iceland. The lights at Terrington St Clement (Image: Sam Owem) The stunning displays, seen over Norfolk on Wednesday evening,…...
Things to do with the family in the festive season in Norfolk
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1336+ words) From all-singing all-dancing shows to festive train rides to meet Santa, artisan markets, beautifully decorated stately homes and more, there are so many ways to make your Norfolk Christmas extra-special. The most popular events get booked up quickly, so don't…...
Weather warnings for heavy rain and strong wind issued for Norfolk
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) A weather warning has been issued for Norfolk with heavy rainfall of 20-30mm forecast. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain that will be in place from 6am to 12pm on Saturday. The wet conditions may accompany strong winds,…...
Norfolk police officers tell MP their own diversity policies are harming the force
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (812+ words) Serving Norfolk police officers have warned that their force's diversity and equality policies are making them "less efficient", a MP has said. Rupert Lowe, who represents Great Yarmouth, said officers working in the town had complained to him that policies…...
'Gorgeous' Malinois looking for loving new home in Norfolk
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (306+ words) A "gorgeous" four-year-old Malinois is looking for a loving new home. Ophelia currently resides at the Snetterton branch of Dogs Trust in Norfolk. Her ideal home would have her own private fenced garden so she can enjoy spending time with…...
Shotgun licence change bid branded 'another attack on Norfolk's rural way of life"
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (452+ words) Proposed government changes to shotgun licensing have been branded "yet another attack" on Norfolk's rural way of life. George Freeman, Mid Norfolk MP, has written to home secretary Shabana Mahmood ahead of a forthcoming consultation on plans to merge shotgun…...
Inquest into woman’s care home death adjourned as investigation ‘needs more time’
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (342+ words) The reason behind an inquest being adjourned into the death of a woman who died at a Norfolk care home has been'revealed. Janet Noon, a former nurse, special constable and charity worker, died aged 73 in a specialist dementia care home…...
Major donation given to Norfolk projects to help young people
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (278+ words) More than "26,000 has been awarded to two Norfolk-based projects helping young people build brighter futures. Sunbeams Play and the Sprowston Youth Engagement Project have received funding from EMR's Building Brighter Futures Fund, which is managed in partnership with the Cheshire…...