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Marie Sims who is the volunteer receptionist at St Barnabus Counselling Centre in Norwich.
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Turning 80 won’t stop receptionist Marie Sims volunteering with the St Barnabas Counselling Centre in Norwich

She may be about to turn 80 but Marie Sims has no intention of stepping down from her role as a volunteer receptionist any time soon.

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June Wilson who set up the letter writing service PALS ten years ago. She and other members write to prisoners on death row who need support and comfort.

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Norwich mum wants more people to write letters to death row inmates

A Norwich mum of three wants more people to join her in writing letters to prisoners on Death Row and across the world.

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Gunton Hall, near Suffield.
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Real-life Downton Abbey rediscovered in Norfolk

A picture of the Downton Abbey style lifestyle at a north Norfolk stately home has been revealed by a mountain of dusty papers.

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The site of the proposed new homes near Norwich City Football Club.

Plans lodged for 200 homes near Norwich City football club’s Carrow Road stadium

Plans to breathe new life into the area around Norwich City Football Club’s stadium by building more than 200 homes have been lodged with the city council.

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78 houses that have approval and are expected to be completed by the end of 2012 for land off Newmarket Road

Housing project on former Norwich sports ground nearing completion

Work to convert a former sports ground into a housing estate is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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Norfolk binoculars at the ready for the RSPB Big Birdwatch

You don’t have to go far to join in this weekend’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, in fact you can make yourself a cup of tea and take a comfy seat near the window and still take part. SIMON PARKIN looks at how to get involved.

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Review: The Descendants

I’m guessing The Da Vinci Code doesn’t figure high on Alexander (About Schmidt, Sideways) Payne’s reading list. Since Election he has made his way with adaptations of well-regarded but little known American novels where nothing much happens.

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Veronica Falls

Preview: Norwich gig guide Jan 27-Feb 2

Boy/girl indie-poppers Veronica Falls arrive in Norwich in support of their well received debut album. Electronic/indie outfit Walls headline the latest of Norwich Arts Centre’s Spectro nights. Plus Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah and Chantel McGregor.

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The young chorus cast of the Cinderella panto being staged by the Hoveton-based Wherry Entertainers

Youngsters prepare for Cinderella panto at Hoveton

Fast dance routines and upbeat songs are taken in their stride, as some of the younger chorus members from the Wherry Entertainers, rehearse for their forthcoming pantomime Cinderella.

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Christopher Robinson as central figure Joseph K, surrounded by the Greek Chorus in The Trial being performed at Paston Sixth Form College, North Walsham, the college's Far East Theatre Company at Paston College.

Big Brother and struggle for justice feature in play at North Walsham’s Paston Sixth Form College

A play at Paston Sixth Form College is exploring the themes of Big Brother, surveillance and the individual's struggle for justice.

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Growing up in Norwich of the 1920s

Join the late, great Ethel George as she lifts the lid on life in Norwich of the Roaring twenties. Now her book is back in the shops.

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Childrens favourites: If Peppa Pig is encouraging naughty behaviour now, did the Clangers make us all want to talk with swannee whistles in the 1970s?

Problem children? Time to blame Peppa Pig

For a long time, parents have been blamed for their children’s bad behaviour – but now the truth is out there: it’s all down to Peppa Pig.

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Radio 1 DJ Greg James is backing the Evening News Sport Relief Community Cash campaign.

Will you go the extra mile for Sport Relief in Norwich?

Sport Relief is back – and is calling on you to go the extra mile.

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Paul Lambert is promising changes for Saturday's FA Cup fourth round trip to West Brom. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd.

Norwich City boss Lambert pledges changes for FA Cup trip to West Brom

Paul Lambert is pledging changes again to his starting line up for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round trip to West Brom.

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Cyrille Regis celebartes his unforgettable winning goal for West Brom against Norwich City in 1982.

Video: Cyrille Regis recalls Goal of the Season for West Brom against Norwich City

Cyrille Regis ended Norwich City’s Wembley hopes when he produced the Goal of the Season for West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup – but is wary of making any predictions before the two sides meet in the competition 30 years on.

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Striker James Vaughan and defender Elliott Ward - both sidelined for months by knee injuries - made their long-awaited comebacks in the reserve match and offer further options to Paul Lambert. Picture: Paul Chesterton / Focus Images

No lack of options for Norwich City boss Paul Lambert at West Brom

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert looks likely to make further changes for tomorrow’s FA Cup tie at West Bromwich Albion as he prepares for three games in eight days.

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Cyrille Regis hurdles Norwich City defender Dave Watson during West Brom's FA Cup meeting with Norwich City in 1982.

Norwich City bidding for first FA Cup victory over West Brom

The Canaries will be bidding for their first FA Cup victory against West Bromwich Albion – and their first goal against them in the competition – when the two sides meet at The Hawthorns tomorrow.

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Norwich City are 100/1 to win the FA Cup but Paul Lambert's men will, for now at least, be focused solely on making the fifth round, a task which is by no means a foregone conclusion. Picture: Paul Chesterton / Focus Images

Betting: Norwich City are 100/1 to win the FA Cup

It was only a fortnight ago that the Canaries headed to The Hawthorns and came home with three precious points.

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Ridgeons League: Dereham Town manager Matt Henman is focused on development

Dereham manager Matt Henman insists the gap between his side and Premier Division leaders Wroxham is of little concern as the Magpies begin to rebuild following their 
mid-season wobble.

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Supporting up and coming designers. Orange silk dress by NUCA fashion degree student Lucy Montagu. One of the designs on display in the window at John Lewis during September's Norwich Fashion Week. Now NUCA is teaming up with House of Fraser for Norwich Fashion Week 2012 in March.

Norwich university announces a fashion installation at Norwich Fashion Week

The Norwich University College of the Arts is joining forces with high street retailer House of Fraser for Norwich Fashion Week in March.

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Dani Cameron with her daughters McKenzie and Bonnie-Belle. Photo by Simon Finlay

What’s behind the names of some of Norwich’s children?

As Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z announce the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy Carter (apparently named to signify producer Jay-Z’s Blueprint albums and Beyonce’s favourite number in Roman numerals), STACIA BRIGGS asks, what’s in a name?

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Rachel Duffield, who works for Norfolk Museums Service, reveals the layers of clothing that Queen Elizabeth I would have worn in our exclusive video.

PEEP SHOW VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth through the keyhole - what the butler saw!

It’s a sight that only the closest ladies-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I would have enjoyed – the infamous monarch stripped of her finery to just a simple petticoat.

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Sue Chowles course leader for the BA Hons fashion degree at NUCA. Photo: Steve Adams

Norwich designers have lots to shout about

Forget fast fashion, clothes should be designed using traditional tailoring techniques to make fashion a work of art – and Norwich can be one of the cities to lead the way. EMMA HARROWING meets the woman behind these strong beliefs that could see our fine city become a leader in textiles once again.

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Last year's winning window display by Nola on Timberhill and Retail Skills Academy/City College student Lauren Loh.

Norwich shops set to get a makeover for fashion week

Retailers and businesses are urged to join in the local competition that will give shops a boost ready for Norwich Fashion Week.

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