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Judge's exhibition shines light on roller skating
A national roller skating judge and photographer, who has captured the lives of seven artistic skaters over 10 years, hopes her exhibition can shine a spotlight on the sport - and wishes that one day it will be in the Olympics. Debby Besford grew up in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, which has a strong roller skating heritage, and travelled all over the country to compete.
Murs relishing return to Yarmouth for new festival
Olly Murs said he was excited to return to Great Yarmouth Pop star Olly Murs has said he is relishing the chance to relive some childhood memories after being announced as the first headliner for a new four-day festival. The famous golden sands of Great Yarmouth will host On The Beach, a brand that has brought sell-out shows to Brighton each summer. Its organisers said they were excited to "spread our wings" and take the festival to its first sister venue from 17 to 20 June.
Farmer swaps onions for grapes to future-proof business
A third-generation farmer is hoping to future-proof his business by turning his hand from onions and sunflowers to grapes and wine. Tim Youngs, of Grange Farms in Hockwold, near Thetford, Norfolk, felt he had to diversify due to increasing risks from issues such as the weather and changes in government support. After assessing the soil, he opened a vineyard and hopes to produce 70,000 bottles of wine a year in future.
Is this the smallest nature reserve in the country?
Think of Norfolk's wild spaces and you'll probably picture vast marshes, swathes of heathland and meandering waterways under that famous big sky. But one of the county's lesser-known beauty spots is not so panoramic - it's tiny, in fact. Situated in a beautiful meadow near Wymondham, Hethel Old Thorn consists of a single, ancient hawthorn tree and is believed to be the smallest nature reserve in the UK.
'I bought a house with a nuclear bunker under it'
Have you ever gone to view a house and spotted a strange quirk or questionable decor decision that was conveniently omitted from the estate agent's listing? Well, that's exactly what happened to Paul Hendry-Smith when, about 16 years ago, he was shown around a property in the village of Little Snoring, in Norfolk. Only this property's hidden quirk was not a blindingly bright paint job, or a room covered ceiling-to-floor in jazzy wallpaper; it was a gigantic nuclear fallout shelter.
Woman, 81, loses another home to coastal erosion
Bryony Nierop-Reading said she did not realise how quickly her home would be affected by coastal erosion for a second time [Edd Smith/BBC] An 81-year-old woman who is losing a second home to coastal erosion has explained why she has continued to live near her village's crumbling cliffs. In 2013, Bryony Nierop-Reading's home in Happisburgh, Norfolk, collapsed into the sea after it was teetering on the cliff edge.
Pub staff devastated after overnight blaze
Mark and Carol Wenn understand the fire damage has been restricted to the roof [Edd Smith/BBC] The landlord and landlady of a pub said they were devastated following a fire at the business in the early hours of the morning. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Earlham, Wroxham, Carrow and Sprowston attended a fire at the Old Mill on The Square in Drayton, Thorpe Marriott, at 03:46 BST.
Residents reflect on why UK's best city is special
Norwich has been named the best place to live in the UK, but for people who have lived in the city for nearly a century the recognition has come as no surprise. From walking through the grounds of the 900-year-old Norwich Cathedral to the atmosphere at Carrow Road, residents at Redlands House Care Home in Hellesdon, Norwich, say there are many reasons it is known as the "fine city".
City bandstand to get 'new lease of life'
Emma Hampton and Sarah Morrison next to the Chapelfield Gardens bandstand [Edd Smith/BBC] A 19th Century city centre bandstand is to get a "new lease of life" with a restoration and repair programme costing £315,000. The funding was awarded to Norwich City Council to restore the bandstand in the heart of Chapelfield Gardens, which has been affected by "wear and tear". It is hoped repairs will be completed by May, in time for the summer months.
City bandstand to get 'new lease of life'
Emma Hampton and Sarah Morrison next to the Chapelfield Gardens bandstand A 19th Century city centre bandstand is to get a "new lease of life" with a restoration and repair programme costing £315,000. The funding was awarded to Norwich City Council to restore the bandstand in the heart of Chapelfield Gardens, which has been affected by "wear and tear". It is hoped repairs will be completed by May, in time for the summer months.
Subbuteo club makes members feel like teenagers again
A football fan is reliving his youth after reviving a Subbuteo club he started almost four decades ago. The South Norfolk club is one of 41 in the English Subbuteo Association. Members meet every three weeks at the Queen's Head pub in Long Stratton. Steve Race, chair of the club, started a version of the group in a school classroom in the 1980s and now takes part in league games. "The beauty of Subbuteo is the social side," he said. "You're playing and talking round a pitch.
'Uprooting my Acer is daft' says bemused homeowner
Jim Dann says he planted the tree in February 2024 with permission from Barratt Homes [Edd Smith/BBC] A resident who planted a 3.7m (12ft) tree outside his property has denounced plans to uproot it as "daft". Jim Dann and his partner Alan Gibbons said they planted the Acer campestre tree in February 2024 outside their new-build property on Jessup Road in Watton, Norfolk, with the permission of developers Barratt Homes.
Diggers move in to give Castle Gardens a facelift
City council leader Mike Stonard described the garden project as "really exciting" [Edd Smith/BBC] Diggers have moved in to give Castle Gardens in Norwich a "facelift" more than 10 years after the scheme was originally approved. A £27.5m refurbishment of the castle itself was completed in 2025. Now work is underway to improve the surrounding gardens in time for summer. Funding for the £400,000 garden scheme was approved back in 2015.
Derelict church may be restored as community space
A town centre's derelict 14th Century church could be restored and become a community venue. St Peter's Church - known locally as "the black church" after its distinctive chequerboard exterior created with flint - is one of three remaining medieval churches in Thetford, Norfolk. It has fallen into despair, with the town council bidding for £2.1m in funding so the Grade II-listed building can reopen to the public.
Fishing retreat 'helps men with cancer to open up'
A group which aims to help men with cancer by teaching them fly-fishing is hosting its second weekend retreat in the UK. Reel Recovery started in the US in 2003 and says it has helped more than 4,700 men living with cancer. This weekend's event near Dereham, in Norfolk, will teach 12 men how to fly-fish while prompting conversations and offering a space for sharing their experiences of the disease.
Tackling racism a priority, says NHS trust leader
Tackling "pockets of racism" in an NHS mental health trust remained a "number one priority", its chair has said. Zoe Billingham, the chair of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) based in Norwich, pledged to make changes following findings from a recent staff study. The survey found evidence that disciplinary processes for staff from a black, Asian and minority ethnic background were "more draconian".
Stray pigs 'leave gardens looking like Himalayas'
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Man completes 'amazing' model of Norwich Cathedral
A man has been hailed for his patience and eye for detail after creating a model of Norwich Cathedral with more than 20,000 matchsticks. Matthew Shackshaft created the towering spire and every flying buttress and arched window of the city landmark in a painstaking labour of love over five years. He began the project before the Covid pandemic, with the help of staff at Norfolk and Norwich Send Association (Nansa), which supports people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Squash club volunteer wins unsung hero award
A 77-year-old squash player said he was "absolutely amazed" to have won a national unsung hero award. Martin Braybrook has volunteered for Cromer squash club in Norfolk for more than 40 years, creating its first team in the early 1980s. Mr Braybrook, who became treasurer for the club in 2002, said he "had no idea" he was nominated for the award. He was crowned the Unsung Hero at the England Squash Awards 2024 for his extensive involvement at the club.
Sir Alf Ramsey World Cup scout reports to be sold
Football memorabilia that belonged to Sir Alf Ramsey - the manager of England's 1966 World Cup winning team - is set to go under the hammer. The suitcase of documents includes photographs of former England captain Bobby Moore, and scouting reports of players including then Manchester United boss Sir Matthew Busby and ex-Luton Town defender Sydney Owen.
Fire truck that 'wasn't rapid enough' up for sale
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Fire truck that 'wasn't rapid enough' up for sale
Richard Wallis said the vehicle was decommissioned as it was "not rapid enough" [Edd Smith/BBC] A 1950s "one-off" fire vehicle is to be sold at auction almost 50 years after it was decommissioned. Richard Wallis, from Gimingham, Norfolk, acquired the Rolls Humber Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) while he was working at Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, in his 20s. The 1950s vehicle is set to be sold by Hansons Auctioneers on Saturday and could fetch up to £20,000.
Fire truck that 'wasn't rapid enough' up for sale
Edd Smith - BBC News, Norfolk and Neve Gordon-Farleigh - BBC News, Norfolk 15 November 2024 at 10:25 pm·2-min read A 1950s "one-off" fire vehicle is to be sold at auction almost 50 years after it was decommissioned. Richard Wallis, from Gimingham, Norfolk, acquired the Rolls Humber Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) while he was working at Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, in his 20s. The 1950s vehicle is set to be sold by Hansons Auctioneers on Saturday and could fetch up to £20,000.
Work completed to replace footbridge over marshes
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Work completed to replace footbridge over marshes
Work has been completed to replace a footbridge over marshlands in Norfolk. The previous crossing at Stiffkey marshes was removed two years ago because of safety concerns after it suffered damage from coastal erosion. The National Trust, which owns the land, said the new 20m footbridge over Cabbage Creek was now open to walkers.
Anger over 'ridiculous' trade waste price hike
September 26, 2024 at 11:16 AM A council has been criticised for "ridiculous" changes to the cost of dumping trade waste which, it has been claimed, could lead to fly-tipping. From 1 November, Norfolk County Council will charge based on the size of vehicle and type of waste instead of per 100-litre bag. Ian Bowyer, who offers gardening and house clearance, said he would stop doing the latter because he had calculated a van full of mixed waste would set him back £350, up from £30 to £50.
'We don't want new Greggs in our town' say locals
September 24, 2024 at 6:39 AM Andy and Emma Godfrey, who own Wellbread Bakers in Swaffham, said a new Greggs would negatively impact their business [Edd Smith/BBC] More than 1,000 people have signed a petition against plans for a new Greggs in a Norfolk town. The petition was started by a resident in Swaffham, who claimed opening the new shop would "devastate" a local independent bakery.
Life-saving neighbour inspires 1,100 to learn CPR
A nurse who carried out CPR on her neighbour when he went into cardiac arrest has inspired more than 1,000 people to learn the life-saving skill. Clare Whitehouse, a mother of two from Thorpe St Andrew, near Norwich, was able to use her training to help her neighbour John, but was "conscious that people did not know what to do" outside of a medical setting.
Gardeners' World episode to focus on old vicarage
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Gardeners' World episode to focus on old vicarage
Edd Smith - BBC News, Norfolk and Andy Trigg - BBC News, Norfolk September 6, 2024 at 9:32 AM·2 min read A former vicarage with a 32-acre garden (13 hectares), bought 50 years ago for £20,000, is to feature on Gardeners' World. East Ruston Old Vicarage, near Happisburgh, in Norfolk has been owned by Alan Gray and Graham Robeson since 1973. The property, which has briefly featured on the show in the past, will be the focus of Friday night's episode. Mr Gray said fans could expect a "huge surprise".
Actor says Fawlty Towers creator 'real force of nature' Original
Basil Fawlty actor grateful for John Cleese support By Edd Smith, Neve Gordon-Farleigh, BBC News, Norfolk Hugo Glendinning Adam Jackson-Smith has been starring as Basil Fawlty in the West End's Fawlty Towers since May An actor who is playing Basil Fawlty in the West End has described the show's creator, John Cleese, as a "real force of nature".
Great Yarmouth's wheels festival set to be 'massive' Original
Wheels Festival set to be 'massive', organiser says By Edd Smith, Neve Gordon-Farleigh, BBC News, Norfolk Edd Smith/BBC About 500 cars will be on display on Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth Organisers of a classic car and bike event in a seaside town are expecting more than 500 cars across the weekend. The Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival will take place at Marine Parade from 29 to 30 June and will see a 2.5km (1.5 mile) display of military vehicles, superbikes and emergency vehicles.
Norwich's Heigham Park celebrates centenary with community Original
City park celebrates centenary with community By Edd Smith, BBC News, Norfolk Edd Smith/BBC Heigham Park was opened to the public in 1924 A "intimate" city park which opened 100 years ago is celebrating its centenary with the community. Heigham Park in Jessop Road, Norwich, was designed and built by Capt Arnold Sandys-Winsch, the city's first parks superintendent. Now Grade II listed, it is also registered as a Site of Special Historic Interest.
House made of mud, straw and hemp on sale for £600k
Neve Gordon-Farleigh - BBC News, Norfolk and Edd Smith - BBC News, Norfolk June 14, 2024 at 1:38 AM·1 min read A house made from straw, water, mud and hemp has gone on sale for £600,000. Known as the Cob House, construction on the three-bedroom property in Fakenham, Norfolk, started in spring 2022 and finished earlier this year. It was built as part of the CobBauge project which brought traditional "cob" techniques up to date and in line with UK building regulations.
Fakenham dementia carers can go to gym thanks to new cafe Original
Image source, Edd Smith/BBC Image caption, Gareth Owen and his wife Ivy are able to use the fitness facilities thanks to a new dementia cafe A pensioner whose wife has dementia said he was able to return to the gym after giving it up to look after her, thanks to a new respite session. A dementia cafe has opened at Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre in partnership with North Norfolk District Council, aimed at helping people stay active.
TV show win is great for business, say B&B owners
The owners of a bed and breakfast say they are looking forward to hosting more visitors after winning TV show Four in a Bed. Viewers saw The Bumble Barn in Tunstead, Norfolk, come out top in episodes of the Channel 4 show, screened last week. Paul Grothier, who runs the B&B with wife Karen Griffin-Grothier, said the business had been a "labour of love". He said: "I'm happy with how we do and how it's going...
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