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'Lost staff members every day' - how the 'pingdemic' is hitting Norfolk

More support for those who need to self-isolate in Fenland and South Holland is coming.

Ben Hardy

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Many Norfolk businesses have been affected by the pingdemic with NHS Test and Trace alerts also affecting local pubs and charities.
File photo of heavy rain at Spooner Row. Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant.

Trains cancelled due to flooding - and more heavy rain expected

Clarissa Place

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Flooding incidents after heavy rainfall. Picture by SIMON FINLAY.

Norfolk Weather

Risk of flooding in parts of region as storms slowly move in

Ben Hardy

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The Norwich parkrun in Eaton Park. Organisers have reluctantly banned dogs from the event. PHOTO BY

Parkruns return to Norfolk for first time since Covid

Ben Hardy

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The food at the Kings Arms in Reepham was delicious.

Food Reviews | Review

Review: 'My new favourite' - excellent dishes at country coaching inn

Stuart Anderson

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We asked people in Fakenham if they supported the use of Covid passports.

Opinion

Your say - Covid passports, good or bad idea?

Aaron McMillan

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Prof Paul Hunter of the UEA's Norwich medical school. Photo: Bill Smith

Coronavirus

Pregnancy, testing and natural immunity - your Covid jab concerns answered

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Teacher wearing mask in class

My child’s education has suffered in pandemic, parents tell survey

Simon Parkin

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Coronavirus

Testing plea for visitors as holiday season heats up

Stuart Anderson

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Sexy Beasts on Netflix with masks made by Norfolk special effects expert Kristyan Mallett

'Not gory just silly': The man behind the Netflix 'Sexy Beasts' masks

Caroline Culot

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David Holmes and Norman Rayner

People

Last man alive to be born at country home celebrates 100th birthday

Noah Vickers

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The crew at RNLI Wells were called to the aid of a 30ft motor cruiser with three people onboard.

Norfolk Live

Lifeboat launched to rescue broken down 30ft cruiser

Sarah Hussain

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The latest burglary figures for Norfolk show a rise in reports. Picture: Archant

Norfolk Live

Police chief warns of 'inevitable' rise in certain crimes after pandemic

Sarah Hussain

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Norfolk Day

Find out who made the Norfolk Day Drabble writing competition shortlist

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Martin Dupee, Pensthorpe, Norfolk

Fakenham Figures - Pensthorpe manager reveals his love for north Norfolk

Aaron McMillan

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

Opinion

Ever fancied 'forest bathing'? How being close to nature can ease stress

Angela Glynn

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A message to self-isolate, with one day of required isolation remaining

Coronavirus

Record numbers in Norfolk ‘pinged’ to isolate by NHS Covid app

Simon Parkin

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Promotion

Opinion: The two golden rules for long-term investing

Peter Sharkey

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From left, Janet and Stanley Hewitt and Liz and Allen Brown, who have installed

Community brings flower power to village streets

Stuart Anderson

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Astley Primary School has hosted 'Sharkitude', an end-of-year festival for its Year 6 leavers. 

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Youngsters camp out for 'Sharkitude' leavers event

Stuart Anderson

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Astley Primary school in Briston said they have seen 86 pupils every day from all year groups. Pict

Primary school hosting 'Sharkitude' festival for leavers

Aaron McMillan

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Broadland Conservative MP Jerome Mayhew. Picture: Danielle Booden

Jerome Mayhew talks about the things he loves in Norfolk

Aaron McMillan

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North Norfolk District Councillors with Sarah Butikofer and Christopher Cushing inset

Council leader accused of operating 'small cabal'

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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NHS worker's blue Carrera bike stolen in Camperdown Great Yarmouth

Data

Where you are most likely to get your bike stolen in Norfolk

Liz Coates

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EDP roof, Rouen Road, Norwich Thunder clouds over Castle Museum before tha massive lighting show, 2

Norfolk Weather

Thunderstorms and heavy rain warning for Norfolk

Ben Hardy

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Andrew Jamieson, cabinet member for finance at Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

'No way to run any department' - anger at lack of social care cash

Dan Grimmer

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The Ackerman family enjoying the Adventure Trail in Lady Ferrer's Wood, East Raynham. Picture: Danie

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First look at adventure trail ahead of opening

Aaron McMillan

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Wonder With Grimm is coming to Holkham Estate. 

New twist on Grimm tales comes to Holkham

Stuart Anderson

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Old Buckenham (batting) v Fakenham (bowling)Chris Howes in blue helmet.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright

Howzat! Fakenham cricket club to put on 'Sunday Smash'

Aaron McMillan

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Elmham Surgery. Picture: Ian Burt

Data

What it is like to be registered at Norfolk's busiest GP

Aaron McMillan

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