Ben Kendall: Crime and punishment. Crime correspondent Ben Kendall on some of the biggest cases happening in our region and the issues affecting the criminal justice system.

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell speaks at RAF MildenhallThe real-life moon men land in Suffolk

For decades space exploration has been the topic of intrigue and speculation. From supposed UFO sightings to crop circles, almost everybody has a story to tell or a fascination with the unknown.

East anglian Air ambulance chief executive Simon GrayHow the Air Ambulance saved my life

Since the East Anglian Air Ambulance Service first started ten years ago it has been on about 10,000 rescue missions and looked after thousands of sick or injured people.

Julie GarbuttNHS Norfolk boss to leave her post

The chief executive of the county's main primary care trust is leaving her post after three years. Julie Garbutt will be leaving NHS Norfolk to take up the position of chief executive officer for health and social care for the States of Jersey.

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell speaks at RAF MildenhallThe real-life moon men land in Suffolk

For decades space exploration has been the topic of intrigue and speculation. From supposed UFO sightings to crop circles, almost everybody has a story to tell or a fascination with the unknown.

Students at the Question Time-style debate at Fakenham CollegeFakenham pupils grill political candidates

College students fired questions at Norfolk parliamentary candidates hoping to win their votes during a Question Time-styled pre-election debate yesterday.

Grant boosts Fakenham drama group

A youth theatre group in Fakenham is celebrating the award of a £5,000 grant which has secured their financial future for the next five years. Fadlos Kidz, a branch of the Fakenham and District Light Operatic Society, was given the money by the Norfolk Charitable Trust, which promotes community and business projects across the county.

Warning over state of local government finances

Controversial private finance deals could be the “only show in town” to getting major schemes such as waste plants and schools built in Norfolk because of the parlous state of the government finances.

Det Insp Andy GuyNew lead in headless body death probe

Detectives investigating the death of a headless woman discovered in a remote Norfolk village more than 30 years ago believe a mysterious woman known only as the Duchess could hold the key.

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia)The real threat to our region's wildlife

When asked to think of extinct animals, names such as the dodo and wooly mammoth automatically spring to mind.

Tattersett crash victim named

Police have named a 53-year-old Latvian woman who was killed in a road crash while sharing a lift to work with three friends. Irinia Cirske, who lived on Cresswell Street in King's Lynn, was a passenger in the burgundy Renault Megane which struck a JCB tractor at Tattersett at 5.

The crash scene.Crash blocks main road into Norwich

Rush hour drivers faced hold-ups after a crash on one of the main roads into Norwich this morning (Friday).

Fresh blow to region's ME services

People suffering from ME across Norfolk and Suffolk face a further wait for new services, after health bosses missed their own deadline to bring in a specialist consultant.

Norwich city centre work to hit drivers

Drivers have been warned to brace themselves for disruption when resurfacing work takes place on a Norwich street from the start of next week.

Showaddywaddy.The Undertones and Showaddywaddy to headline Gig in the Park

Punk rock group The Undertones and pop band Showaddywaddy have been unveiled as the headline acts at this summer's Gig in the Park at Halesworth.

Two charged over Attleborough cannabis farm

Two men have been charged after more than 900 cannabis plants were seized from a property in Attleborough. Police officers carried out a drugs raid at the cannabis factory in Leys Lane on December 3.

BirdPlans for eco-house tipped for approval

Ambitious plans to construct what is believed to be the first earth-sheltered eco-house in East Anglia have been tipped for approval by planners.

Finalists of the Aviva Norwich City fan of the year, from left, Marc Goddard, Kathy Blake, William Alecock, Allison Hardesty, Ian Ketteringham, and Walter Wiseman.Loyal Canaries' support backs search for top fan in 2010

The winner of last year's Fan of the Year competition has told how Norwich City's loyal fanbase means there could be scores people worthy of winning each year.

Secretary of State for education Ed BallsSchools secretary rejects classroom cash crisis in Norfolk

Schools secretary Ed Balls dismissed talk of a classroom cash crisis in Norfolk yesterday as he assured headteachers that funding would go up for the next three years.

Power plant plans for former Norfolk airbase

A developer plans to create a “beacon for sustainable living” by building an £8.5m low-carbon energy plant to power the homes at a former Norfolk airbase.

Wells pupils learn the art of poetry

An acclaimed children's writer explained the power of poetic performance as she encouraged Wells youngsters to enter a school recital competition. Coral Rumble has published three collections of poems for children and is also one of the writers of the CBeebies TV show Poetry Pie.

Holt war memorial.Appeal launched to refurbish Holt war memorial

A new campaign has been launched to help raise £5,000 which is needed to refurbish Holt War memorial. The new Holt War Memorial Appeal initiative has been set up by Holt Town Council, who are responsible for the memorial, and the Holt Branch of The Royal British Legion.

Balloon launch at the N & N / Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in aid of World Kidney Day 2010.Norfolk people urged to take care of their kidneys

People in Norfolk are being encouraged to help save lives and take care of their own kidneys at the same time. To mark World Kidney Day yesterday health bosses are encouraging people across the region to sign up to the organ donation register.

The unveiling of the plaque in memory of John Garrett at Blackfriars Hall in Norwich.Plaque unveiled in memory of former Norwich MP

A Norwich MP who left a lasting impact with his efforts to improve the way politics works will be remembered with a plaque bearing the word “Reformer”.

The EDP is launching a pioneering initiative which could have a massive impact on health and fitness levels amongst pupils.Toftwood Junior extends Golden Mile challenge lead

The Golden Mile gauntlet has been laid down by one Norfolk school, which is setting an exacting target for the rest of the county's children to follow.

Glimmer of hope for Wells Study Centre

A glimmer of hope emerged for a threatened study centre in Wells yesterday as county councillors agreed it should not be closed without consultation. The future of the popular field studies centre on Polka Road, and a similar one at Holt Hall, was thrown into doubt last month when Norfolk County Council agreed to remove £250,000 of funding.

Fire breaks out at Clays in Bungay

Three fire crews were called to book printer Clays in Bungay this morning after a fire broke out in a binding machine. The fire spread to a waste paper skip in a shed, away from the main factory, which is on Broad Street.

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