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Poll What do you think of the plans for new offshore wind farms?

Yesterday, 17:33 Daniel Bennett

Residents expressed doubts over the Vattenfall Norfolk Vanguard project at a hearing in Dereham. Pictured is the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. Picture: www.chpv.co.uk

Proposals to build new offshore wind farms off the Norfolk coast have sparked much debate, but what do you think?

Volunteers needed to help pour a cup of kindness at open garden event

Stody Lodge Gardens, which will be hosting a tea party in aid of the British Red Cross on May 23 and 24.
Photo: KAREN BETHELL

Norfolk hailed a safe county despite figures showing an increase in recorded crime

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a slight increase in recorded crime in Norfolk in 2018. Picture: Ian Burt

'Be aware of what is happening around you' - Calls for improvements after death of two motorcyclists

A previous Safe Rider event, which keeps motorcyclists safe. Photo: David Kirkham

'They never, ever let these children down' - Scout leaders volunteer more than 55 years to the community

Guy Harris (left) and David Spate-Hannat. Picture: FAKENHAM AIR SCOUTS

'Naked farmer' plans cricket day for mental health charity

Norfolk farmer Patrick Joice is planning a cricket day at Brisley Cricket Club on June 22 to raise money for mental health charity YANA. Pictured from left are organisers Chris and Lucy McKay, Zanna and Patrick Joice, and Billy and Sara Fordham.

People voice worries over impact of massive offshore wind farm

Council the first in county to declare climate emergency

The North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) offices in Cromer. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Yellow dinosaur spotted pounding the streets of Norfolk

Jason Loates is running the London Marathon dressed as NSPCC's Pantosaurus. Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Arrest made after supermarket staff threatened with crowbar

A man has been arrested after threatening staff at Morrisons in Fakenham with a crowbar. Picture: Chris Bishop

North Norfolk District Council election - who is standing in your ward?

Michael Dalby, Conservative candidate for Coastal at the North Norfolk District Council election in May 2019. Picture: SUPPLIED BY THE CANDIDATE

Sheringham South, St Benet, Stalham, Stibbard, and Stody - North Norfolk District Council 2019 election profiles

Barbara Wyvill, Green candidate for Stibbard in the 2019 North Norfolk District Council election. Picture: SUPPLIED BY THE CANDIDATE

Suffield Park, The Raynhams, Trunch, Walsingham, Wells with Holkham and Worstead - North Norfolk District Council 2019 election profiles

Graham Jones, Green candidate for Trunch in the 2019 North Norfolk District Council election. Picture: SUPPLIED BY THE CANDIDATE

North Walsham Market Cross, North Walsham West, Poppyland, Priory, Roughton and Sheringham North - North Norfolk District Council 2019 election profiles

Virginia Gay, Liberal Democrat candidate for North Walsham Market Cross in the 2019 North Norfolk District Council election. Picture: SUPPLIED BY THE CANDIDATE

Erpingham, Gresham, Happisburgh, Hickling and Holt - North Norfolk District Council 2019 election profiles

Pierre Butikofer, Liberal Democrat candidate for Gresham in the 2019 North Norfolk District Council election. Picture: SUPPLIED BY THE CANDIDATE

Hoveton and Tunstead, Lancaster North, Lancaster South, Mundesley and North Walsham East - North Norfolk District Council 2019 election profiles

Sarah Tustin, Liberal Democrat candidate for Hoveton and Tunstead in the 2019 North Norfolk District Council election. Picture: SUPPLIED BY THE CANDIDATE

Floral oil paintings by artist Nicholas Elliott highlight of Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios

Nicholas Elliott paintings in exhibition. Red Tulips Square Vase (left) and Full Bloom (right). Pictures: Nicholas Elliott

Flower club to blossom at open evening

Dereham and District Flower Club when it celebrated its 40th anniversary. Pictured are (from left) Leanda Hudson, Jacquie Aldous and Jane Harding. Picture: Ian Burt

Can you spot someone you know in these fun day photos?

Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day Photo: Andy Lowe #gypsyoftheskypics GYPSYOFTHESKY PHOTOGRAPHY

Spectacular spring gardens set to welcome dozens of Where's Wally characters for fun-filled family day out

Youngsters pose for a photo at last year's Where's Wally event at Stody Lodge Gardens, near Holt.
Picture: submitted

Norfolk on a stick: Could the railway come full circle to Melton Constable?

On the village sign, under the name ‘Melton Constable’, appears the name of the ancient parish of Burgh Parva. Picture: DR ANDREW TULLETT

Latest meeting into wind farm project to be held tonight

A meeting will be held at Dereham Sixth Form College into the Vattenfall Vanguard wind farm project. Picture: Steve Shaw

Jump aboard the love train! Heritage railway to host speed dating event

Pictured is Amanda Owen, organiser of A Night of Speed Dating & Other Debauchery and team member at Whitwell and Reepham Railway station. Picture: WHITWELL STATION

Norfolk siblings to join Norwich Race for Life to remember twin and big sister who died of cancer

Sisters Ali Grant, Sarah Berry and Paula Rickwood. Picture: Courtesy of Race for Life

Pro-Remain party Change UK reveal east of England candidates

Anna Soubry addressing supporters during the launch of the Change UK European election campaign in Bristol. Photo: Rod Minchin/PA Wire/PA Wire

Crime

Norfolk hailed a safe county despite figures showing an increase in recorded crime

Yesterday, 17:43 Taz Ali

Police have moved to reassure people in Norfolk that the county remains one of the safest in the country, despite an increase in violent crime and sexual offences.

Arrest made after supermarket staff threatened with crowbar

Guns and cash stolen during property burglary

Jewellery, a watch, a gun cabinet containing four rifles, a shotgun and a quantity of cash was stolen from a property in Great Massingham. PIC: Denise Bradley

Half of stabbing victims refuse to help police bring attacker to justice

PC Stu Lyle with a knife recovered from a warrant at Sandy Lane, Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Dog's bark saves woman from robber with Bowie knife

Police are investigating after an attempted robbery in West Acre, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt.

Updated Supermarket bans 13-year-old for life following theft and reports of anti-social behaviour

Swaffham town centre where a 13-year-old boy has been banned from a supermarket for life. Picture: IAN BURT

Police targeting drivers using mobile phones

Norfolk Police carrying out Operation Ringtone in Great Yarmouth.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

'It took them just four minutes to break-in' - Snow hero devastated after thieves steal £4,000 worth of tools

Jonathan Court has had four of his chainsaws stolen. Picture: JONATHAN COURT

Special Report Is legalisation the answer to Norfolk's drug problem?

Lord Alan Howarth, a Labour party peer who lives in Norwich, believes drugs should be legalised and regulated. Photo: Bill Smith

Health

Special Report Is legalisation the answer to Norfolk's drug problem?

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Luke Powell

As Norfolk’s Class A drug supply remains stable despite more than 1,000 arrests, calls are being made for a radical change in policy. Luke Powell reports.

East Anglian children have least spent on their mental health in the country

Anne Longfield, Children's Commissioner for England. Photo: PA Wire/PA Images

Lack of staff sees half of dental surgeries closed to NHS patients

Nick Stolls, secretary of the Norfolk Local Dentist Committee. Photo: Mercy Ships

'The fear in her eyes will live with us forever' - dad relives moment his daughter almost died from asthma attack

Stuart Sansbury with his daughter Tilly. Pic: Courtesy of Stuart Sansbury.

Teenager with spine reconstructed with titanium bolts and rods prepares to run latest half marathon

Dereham teenager, Richard Joisce, prepares to run Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon following spinal reconstruction. Picture: NNUH

Conference shines a spotlight on compassion and empathy

Staff at NSFT's second Equality, Diversity and Inclusion conference. Photo: NSFT

Support on offer to navigate complex NHS funding system

Stock photo of hands being held. Getty Images/iStockphoto

Nearly three quarters of people in Norfolk and Waveney survive a year after cancer diagnosis

Matt Keeling, NNUH cancer manage. Photo: Kieron Tovell

Man paralysed after 'horrific' accident says swimming is 'my lifeline to moving about'

Jason Hewitt, of Dereham, backs national campaign Love Swimming, led by Swim England. Picture: SWIM ENGLAND

Education

Video Teachers' disappointment at cuts to school music education

Sunday, April 21, 2019 Bethany Whymark

James Sunderland, head of performing arts at City of Norwich School. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

At a difficult time for the creative arts in schools, Bethany Whymark speaks to two Norfolk music teachers about their experiences.

Schoolchildren get a lesson in spending during money academy session

Charley (left of centre) and Michelle with the Swanton Morley pupils who took part in the Money Academy class. Picture: THE NOTTINGHAM

Coastal sea cadet group launches new partnership with high school

(Centre left to right) Alastair Ogle, principal at Alderman Peel High School (APHS), and Petty Officer Maria Somerton of Wells Sea Cadets have joined forces. Picture: APHS

Food for thought for Brancaster kids at annual trip to the White Horse

Pupils at Brancaster C of E Primary School were treated to a morning of fun, food and healthy eating on their annual visit to The White Horse at Brancaster Staithe. Picture: Pamela Farrell

Gallery High school students spend Brexit weekend at arts festival celebrating links to Europe

Northgate High School in Dereham is holding a weekend arts festival to celebrate the school’s connection with Europe. Photo: NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL

Which Norfolk secondary schools have the most empty places for the new intake?

The Hewett Academy, run by the Inspiration Trust, was one of the Norfolk secondary schools to have more than 20pc of its places unfilled for the 2019/20 year seven intake. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Sporting stars of the future recognised at school's awards evening

Alderman Peel High School�s (APHS) Celebration of Sport Awards Evening 2019. Picture: Mike Fitt

Donna-Louise Bishop

Foreign students Czech out Dereham as part of education programme

A group of students from the Czech Republic were welcomed to Dereham Neatherd High School by headteacher Chris Smith. Picture: Supplied by Marion Broughton

European Union

Gallery Student photographers from across Norfolk scoop honours at national competition

Four student photographers have scooped honours at a national photographic competition organised by the Economic and Social Research Council. Pictured is Elizabeth Revell with her photograph. Picture: KEVIN LINES PHOTOGRAPHY

Reepham High School

Business

Video Norfolk's tourism bosses hoping for a bumper Easter holiday weekend

Monday, April 15, 2019 Caroline Culot

Feeding the giraffe at Africa Alive! Pic: Victoria Pertusa, Archant.

Heads of some of the main tourist attractions in the region are hoping for a welcome boost from the weather with temperatures forecast to reach up to 21 degrees this weekend.