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Transport firm Jack Richards helps the jubilee show go on in Dereham

The jubilee show can go on in Dereham thanks to road transport firm Jack Richards & Son.

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The hole left by the stolen ATM at the HSBC bank in Reepham Market Place on Wednesday May 16. Picture: Matthew Usher.

UPDATE: Reepham bank damaged by ATM thieves using a stolen digger could reopen in two weeks

A Reepham bank that was left with a gaping hole in the wall after thieves ripped out its cash machine hopes to reopen in a couple of week’s time.

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China trade deal to boost Norfolk economy

Norfolk pork producers are set to benefit from a trade deal worth £50m which ministers are on the verge of signing with the Chinese government.

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The hole left by the stolen ATM at the HSBC bank in Reepham Market Place - Police Cars with flat tyres. Picture: Matthew Usher.

UPDATE: Thieves use stolen digger to take ATM from HSBC bank in Reepham

More details have emerged about a meticulously-planned smash-and-grab raid that left a gaping hole in the wall of a Reepham bank.

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Unemployment figures show fall in the Eastern region

What are the unemployment issues facing you?

Unemployment in East Anglia fell by 6,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.

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Ed Sheeran with the Best Song Musically and Lyrically award received for The A Team at the 2012 Ivor Novello awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.   PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday May 17, 2012. See PA story SHOWBIZ Ivors. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Suffolk musician Ed Sheeran claims prestigious prize at Ivor Novello Awards

Suffolk singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has added to his growing list of accolades by winning a prestigious honour.

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Football: Fowler and William Burt level in ‘replay’

With the West Norfolk Scaffolding League Division Two season coming to a close the match between Fowler and William Burt was a replay of last month’s cup final.

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Killian Moore steers Lilac Belle to victory in the opening race at Fakenham, leaving champion jockey Tony McCoy, on odds-on favourite Goodwood Starlight, a distant second. Picture: Ian Burt

Tony McCoy and Paul Nicholls draw blanks at Fakenham Races

It was a day to forget for the champions at Fakenham yesterday when both champion trainer Paul Nicholls and champion jockey Tony McCoy drew blanks.

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Groundsmen to have final say on Norfolk Cricket Alliance matches this weekend

The Norfolk Alliance have ruled that club groundsmen will have the final say on whether this Saturday’s league matches can go ahead.

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18 hole winners - Frazer Chettleburgh, George Bedwell, Nic Cains and Lewis Bates.

Dereham Golf Club do battle for good cause

Dereham Golf Club’s junior members continued the 2012 season by playing for the Scratch Cup and the Wiseman Trophy and at the same time supporting Sport Relief. Each competitor was asked to pay a bit more for their entry fee and to wear something silly.

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Rain stops another King's Lynn Stars meeting at the Norfolk Arena. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Postponement frustration is understandable, but riders’ safety should always be speedway’s priority

Given recent events it almost seems ridiculous that any speedway fan would dare to criticise a decision to postpone a meeting on safety grounds.

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Reffley Royals celebrate winning the Norfolk junior cup final at Carrow Road.  Photo: Bill Smith

Nothing amateur about ‘pub team’ Reffley Royals’ courageous Norfolk Junior Cup victory

Their players may have chanted “we’re the best pub team in the world” as they celebrated winning the Norfolk Junior Cup on Tuesday, but there’s certainly nothing amateur about Reffley Royals.

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Reffley Royals celebrate winning the Norfolk junior cup final at Carrow Road.  Photo: Bill Smith

Photo Gallery: Norfolk Junior Cup final: Reffley Royals 2, Harleston Town 1

Reffley Royals joint-boss Robbie Back hailed his side’s bravery after they came from behind to lift the Norfolk Junior Cup by beating Harleston Town at Carrow Road last night.

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