Ian Clarke

Ian Clarke: Variety can be the spice of life in Norwich City’s promotion bid

Adam Idah sealed Norwich City's 1-0 opening day Championship win over Huddersfield
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Ian Clarke: Beauty and the beast can work for the Canaries

Beauty and the beast - Daniel Farke speaks to Jordan Hugill and Todd Cantwell Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

End of era as cricket team captain stands down after 30 years

Teams from Saxlingham Gents and Sheppard's Flock before the friendly match. Outgoing Gents' captain Richard Pearson is pictured the front left with wicketkeeping pads on. Picture: Roger Ryan

Dad jokes (part 19) to share during your summer holidays

Hear about the Rottweiler who got thrown out of the karaoke contest?

Hundreds attend drive-in worship night at Norwich church

Singer/songwriter Martin Smith joined SOUL Church, leading hundreds of people in a drive-in worship night at Heartsease Lane. Picture: Jessica Sansom

Dad jokes part 18 to give you a chuckle in the summer holidays

Heard the one about my new beard trimmer? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Antonio Diaz

Police investigate woman’s unexplained death

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Costessey,

Prince William passes on commiserations to Norwich City fans after relegation

The Duke of Cambridge sits with former Arsenal player Tony Adams and representatives from Heads Up, Calm, Mind and Shout, and frontline workers from Norfolk, during a screening of the Heads Up FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea, at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, to mark the culmination of the Heads Up campaign. Picture: PA

Ian Clarke: What can the Canaries learn from Sheffield United?

Chris Wilder's remarkable success has continued with Sheffield United Picture: Oli Scarff/NMC Pool/PA Wire

Dad Jokes part 17 to keep you smiling during the summer

Heard about the price of kids' meals at the Peace and Quiet cafe? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Ian Clarke: Don’t let the bad dream become a long-time nightmare for Norwich City

Todd Cantwell cut a dejected figure after City's 1-0 defeat to Brighton. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Dad jokes (part 16) to help keep you smiling

Where do rabbits go after they get married?

BMW-driving ‘scheming’ grandmother jailed for £216,000 credit card fraud

Florence Spencer from Norwich, who has been jailed for cheating banks and credit card companies out out £216,000. Picture: Cheshire Constabulary.

Dad jokes part 15 (some to share down the pub when it reopens)

Hear the one about Farmer Geddon? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Ian Clarke: Why have Norwich City lost their bouncebackability?

Tim Krul and Max Aarons of Norwich look dejected as the Southampton players celebrate Stuart Armstrong putting them 2-0 up at Carrow Road
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Dad jokes chapter 14 - A Father’s Day special

Hear the one about the Spanish magician? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/vchal

Ian Clarke: Nine steps to Norwich City’s ‘little miracle’

Norwich City players celebrate during their famous 3-2 win over Manchester City Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Dad jokes season 13 for more lockdown laughs

And so I started a new job as a delivery driver.....

Bragging driver crashed Mercedes into policewoman’s car while sending pictures speeding at 120mph

The damage to the Mercedes car driven by speeding motorist Jack Cornwall. Picture: Gwent Police

‘Why can’t they let my beautiful daughter rest in peace?’ - Caroline Flack’s mother’s anger at prosecutor

Norfolk TV presenter Caroline Flack, who died in February. Picture: PA Wire/PA Images/Ian West

Dad jokes chapter 12 to give you a lockdown laugh

Do you know how to drive a tank? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Prosecutor explains why he charged Love Island presenter Caroline Flack

Norfolk TV presenter Caroline Flack, who died in Feburary. Picture: PA Wire/PA Images/Matt Crossick

And now some grandad jokes to keep you smiling in lockdown

My grandfather is very clever. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Deagreez

Ian Clarke: Is absence of football making your heart grow fonder?

Norwich City's players celebrate victory at Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fifth round
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Dad jokes (chapter 11) to keep you chuckling in lockdown

In one ear and out the udder?

Lockdown easing announced for 2.2m vulnerable ‘shielders’

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced lockdown easing for 2.2m coronavirus 'shielders'. Pic: Andrew Parsons

Bishop of Norwich says PM’s response to Cummings saga will have ‘very serious and damaging implications’

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Dad jokes (chapter 10) to give you a lockdown chuckle

So is it a Marathon or a Snickers?

Ian Clarke: Luke Chadwick’s story must challenge us all over player abuse

Luke Chadwick is sent flying by Ipswich's Pablo Counago during his Norwich City debut Picture: Archant

Dad jokes (part nine) to keep you laughing as lockdown continues

The strawberry lorry van crash is causing a jam........

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