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Tributes paid to woman who was her village's heartbeat

Tributes have been paid to Ann English.

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Tributes have been paid to a woman who was the heart and soul of her village.

Norfolk Police's assistant chief constable for Norfolk Constabulary, Julie Wvendth. Photo: Norfolk C

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Norfolk police ready extra officers for delayed Covid 'Freedom Day'

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Shopping Local in Fakenham. Annie Bush owner of Get Smart, celebrating 30 years trading. Picture: DE

Fakenham Figures: Owner of Get Smart on why she loves the town

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Joy Bacon, 72, from Fakenham.

Your Say - What Covid measures would you keep after June 21?

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Owner of Crafty Ones in Fakenham, Alice Scourfield.

'You have to give it a shot' - Fakenham businesses look to post-Covid world

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Carl Dancaster and Donna Allen opened Verus Amor barbers and ladies salon on the Kipton Wood estate in West Raynham

'Wouldn't change it for the world' - Barber and salon owners reflect on...

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The 8th Earl of Leicester, at the Holkham Estate.

Earl from Norfolk to join House of Lords

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vice-chair of Fakenham Town Council and Fundraising officer for the Hawk and Owl Trust, Angela Glynn

Opinion

'You're muted!' - How lockdown changed everything for our town

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Amazon has seen a dip in profits in the wake of new investments

Warning over 'Amazon' cold call recordings scam in Norfolk

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Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue volunteers.

Praise for woman's campaign to help searchers

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Work is currently ongoing at WaffleOpolis on Norwich Street in Fakenham.

'A soft spot for it' - Owner of WaffleOpolis coming back to Fakenham

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MP Duncan Baker is training to run the London Marathon.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

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MP to take on London Marathon for 26 charities

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The Castle Quarter Vaccination Centre in Norwich. Picture: Danielle Booden

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One-third of under 30s in Norfolk and Waveney have had Covid jab

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Children at Woodside Junior School in Hethersett help get the message out. Photo: Archant

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Concerns as Delta variant fuels rise in Norfolk Covid cases

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Nurse prepares a vaccine

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Coronavirus rates go up in every district across Norfolk

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People in Norfolk have given their take on Covid jabs being made mandatory for care staff

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Should Covid jabs be made mandatory for care home workers?

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Extra police will hit the streets tonight as England take on Scotland.

Extra police on streets for England v Scotland clash

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Almost a third of adults in Norfolk and Waveney have now received both doses of the coronavirus vacc

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Covid vaccines set to be made mandatory for care home workers

Daniel Moxon

North Norfolk District Council leader Tom FitzPatrick.

Councillor says West Norfolk could 'stagnate' without Western Link

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Couple stretching. Young couple stretching and doing yoga exercises in nature on a sunny morning. He

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Why Holkham’s Festival of Sport could be your ticket to wellness

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The scne of the accident in Chartwell Road, Norwich, which left a motorcyclist fighting for his life

Up to a fifth of Norfolk road deaths are motorcyclists, figures show

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Tunn Street, Fakenham, Norfolk

Apartment for sale for £160,000 in converted Victorian warehouse

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A lightning strike caught on camera over Lowestoft. A Met Office warning shows more is on the way.

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected all day ahead of England v Scotland

Daniel Moxon

Peter Jay with his son Jack Jay at the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth.
December 2014.
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What does the arts and events industry make of 'Freedom Day' delay?

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Dorrington House, Dereham. Pictured are owners Steve and Lorraine Dorrington. Picture: Ian Burt

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Care staff 'overwhelmed' as Covid challenges persist

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North Norfolk District Council leader Tom FitzPatrick.

Councillor says West Norfolk could 'stagnate' without Western Link

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Carl Dancaster and Donna Allen opened Verus Amor barbers and ladies salon on the Kipton Wood estate in West Raynham

'Wouldn't change it for the world' - Barber and salon owners reflect on...

Aaron McMillan

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Owner of Crafty Ones in Fakenham, Alice Scourfield.

'You have to give it a shot' - Fakenham businesses look to post-Covid world

Aaron McMillan

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Shopping Local in Fakenham. Annie Bush owner of Get Smart, celebrating 30 years trading. Picture: DE

Fakenham Figures: Owner of Get Smart on why she loves the town

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Odin Events are bringing the UK adventure trail to the Raynham Estate near Fakenham from July 24 through to the end of August

Dragons and dinosaurs to feature at new adventure trail opening in Norfolk

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Owner of Crafty Ones in Fakenham, Alice Scourfield outside the shop

From lockdown hobby to high street shop - New Fakenham crafts store opens

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Brothers-in-law Kyle Green and Ashley Tree opened Street Food Hideout on the Hempton Road business park in Fakenham.

'In my dreams forever' - Brothers-in-law open street food takeaway

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Liam Pink, captain of the Lucy Lavers, with his son Zander.

'I love the pine woods at Wells': Q&A with skipper Liam Pink

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News

Warning over 'Amazon' cold call recordings scam in Norfolk

Amazon has seen a dip in profits in the wake of new investments

Dan Grimmer

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People in Norfolk have been warned not to fall for a telephone cold call scam purporting to be from Amazon.

Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue volunteers.

Praise for woman's campaign to help searchers

Stuart Anderson

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Norfolk Police's assistant chief constable for Norfolk Constabulary, Julie Wvendth. Photo: Norfolk C

Coronavirus

Norfolk police ready extra officers for delayed Covid 'Freedom Day'

Dan Grimmer

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Shopping Local in Fakenham. Annie Bush owner of Get Smart, celebrating 30 years trading. Picture: DE

Fakenham Figures: Owner of Get Smart on why she loves the town

Aaron McMillan

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MP Duncan Baker is training to run the London Marathon.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

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MP to take on London Marathon for 26 charities

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Sport

Gareth Southgate names 33-man provisional England squad for Euro 2020

England boss Gareth Southgate has warned James Maddison over the increased spotlight he will have to

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England manager Gareth Southgate has named his initial 33-man squad ahead of the Euro 2020 tournament this summer. Postponed from last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, the European Championships kick off on June 11 and will be held in...

Football players celebrate a goal

'The players deserve it' - Promotion confirmed for Fakenham Town

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The Davanti Tyres-backed driver, Dan Zelos, 22

Motorsport

Dereham 'rising star' sets sights on racing glory

Abigail Nicholson

Jack Sherwood is set to compete for Elite Motorsport, based in Shipdham, in this year's Ginetta Junior Championship.

Motorsport

Teen chooses Norfolk racing team for first year in cars

Abigail Nicholson

Delia Smith, Norwich City's joint majority shareholder, comes out to meet fans to help celebrate Premier League promotion.

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WATCH: Delighted Delia Smith leads Canaries fans in Emi Buendia sing song

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Things to do

Why Holkham’s Festival of Sport could be your ticket to wellness

Couple stretching. Young couple stretching and doing yoga exercises in nature on a sunny morning. He

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Rebecca MacNaughton

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There's no denying that the impact of the past 18 months has led to an increased enthusiasm for all things wellness, as we pay more attention to the health and happiness of ourselves and our families. The benefits that sports can have on our...

Odin Events are bringing the UK adventure trail to the Raynham Estate near Fakenham from July 24 through to the end of August

Dragons and dinosaurs to feature at new adventure trail opening in Norfolk

Aaron McMillan

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Brothers-in-law Kyle Green and Ashley Tree opened Street Food Hideout on the Hempton Road business park in Fakenham.

'In my dreams forever' - Brothers-in-law open street food takeaway

Aaron McMillan

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Maui Waui Festival is a popular event over the August bank holiday weekend. Picture: JERRY TYE

Visit Norfolk | Video

7 of the best child-friendly festivals in Norfolk

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Norfolk Day

New writing competition launched ahead of Norfolk Day

Donna-Louise Bishop

Lifestyle

Apartment for sale for £160,000 in converted Victorian warehouse

Tunn Street, Fakenham, Norfolk

Caroline Culot

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A top floor home believed to be connected to a pub in a historic street in Norfolk is for sale. The apartment with panoramic views across Fakenham is for sale in one of the town's oldest streets. The home is in a large converted Grade II...

Danny Enifer, Fox and Hounds, Weasenham, Norfolk

Pub for sale after landlord dies of Covid

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Holidaymakers enjoying one of the beach huts at Wells beach. Picture: Danielle Boode

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A peek inside 10 Wells-next-the-Sea beach huts

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Thorpe Hamlet Norfolk

Back gardens to farms - boom in plots of land for sale in Norfolk

Caroline Culot

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The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell undercroft. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

13 curious places to visit in Norfolk - from shipwrecks to hidden crypts

Stacia Briggs

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