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Fake £50 notes in circulation in Norfolk

File photo of Church Street in Cromer. Two men entered a shop in Church Street and purchased items using a fake £50 note. Picture: ARCHANT

Everything you need to know about Matilda at Norwich Theatre Royal

Matilda The Musical is headed to Norwich Theatre Royal. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Demolition of college building due to start

The Southwell Building at City College Norwich Picture: City College Norwich

Norwich's dog-on-wheels to appear on Blue Peter

Hector the Beagle, who uses a wheelchair to help him get around. Victoria Haddon has written a new book about his adventures. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Are fake £50 notes circulating in your area?

Police have told retailers in Thetford, Wymondham, Wisbech, Diss, Kings Lynn, Sheringham, Norwich, Outwell and Great Yarmouth to be extra vigilant after the fake Scottish notes were found (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

'You can do it too' - cycle star inspires youngsters

Sandringham and West Newton Primary School students joined an assembly with Norfolk's cycling supestar Sophie Wright enthusing them to get involved in the Great British Cycling Festival, Photo submitted

Factory worker three times the limit when car hit tree and burst into flames

The scene of the fatal crash at Brooke. Picture: Luke Powell.

Man who killed David Hastings in Norwich had conviction for knife offences

Rolands Heinbergs PIC: From Rolands Heinberg's Facebook page

The battle to save David Hastings after he was stabbed in Norwich

The scene after the stabbing on Rose Lane on Friday night. Picture submitted

'One of the nicest blokes you could meet' - friends' tributes to murder victim

Friends of David Hastings paid tribute to him after he was stabbed to death at Rose Lane car park. Picture: Dominic Gilbert

Obituary: Norfolk cycling enthusiast and ex-Norwich postman Mike Buxton

Mike and Maureen met and married in less than six months in 1978 Picture: FAMILY COLLECTION

The D-Day vow that saved Norfolk's Wherry Albion

Roy Clark and the Wherry Albion in 1952

Norwich police ask: Is this your cannabis..?

The cannabis which has been found by police in Norwich Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

Tributes to 'dogged' Norfolk disability campaigner George Saunders

George in Scotland in 2010 for a niece’s wedding Picture: COURTESY FRANCES JOBSON

'What we did was right': Ex-head of UK armed forces Lord Dannatt on legacy of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Lord Dannatt, left, in Helmand province, Afghanistan in 2007. At the time the general was head of the British Army, and was keen to draw down the number of troops in Iraq so the armed forces could focus on Afghanistan.

Photo: Sergeant Will Craig

Royal wedding trumpet made in Norwich up for sale

The trumpet played at the Royal wedding which has gone on sale on eBay Picture: David Blackadder/eBay

A look inside Norwich's historical jewel Strangers' Hall

The Great Hall at Strangers' Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norwich victims of Afghan military disaster exactly 140 years ago

From the Norwich Mercury, May 21 1879 Picture: Archant Library

Knight family raise £6,000 for two children facing their own battle

Zak Knight with Harper Sharrocks and Harry Deeba. Picture: Zak Knight

Nostalgic East: Carrow Road

Mr George Swain, Norwich photographer, flew over Norwich City F.C.'s ground at Carrow Road many times, but has never been able to get a satisfactory picture owing to industrial haze. On Saturday conditions were different, however, and he secured this striking view while Norwich were losing to Gillingham by two goals to one, dated in the 1950's. Photo: Archant Library

The art of happiness - despite cancer and family trauma

Sculptor Vanessa Pooley
Byline: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2019

From Mr Parish to Mr Lines - meet the people whose names are perfect for their jobs

Paul Lines, the fisherman. Picture: Nick Butcher

Stand-up poet Luke Wright pitches for the top job in poetry at Norwich Playhouse

Luke Wright, Poet Laureate Picture: Idil Sukan

Walk in the footsteps of Matthew Shardlake on free walking tour

City of Norwich tour guide, Paul Dickson, by the 15th century fireplace in the Maids Heads Hotel, which is the date that the bestselling book Tombland by author, C.J. Sansom, is set, and whose central character stayed in the hotel. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norwich City fan gets 'Champions 2019' tattoo more than a month before season ends

Shaun Hood has got a Norwich City Champions tattoo on his leg. Picture: Shaun Hood

Changes at Boro seem unlikely for City, despite international demands on key players

Norwich City's top scorer Teemu Pukki continued his busy season with two Finland appearances
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Tributes to retired Norfolk teacher Mary Brown, who has died at 90

Mary Brown as she prepared to retire from Swanton Morley school in 1989. She told us, about her 35 years in teaching, ‘I think the children’s thirst for knowledge and their energy and enthusiasm have not altered, and that is the thing which interests me the most’ Picture: ARCHANT

Pitch perfect! Finally we can be proud of Norwich's excellent market

Norwich Market- now a premier destination for foodies with a variety of stalls selling hot snacks, fruit and veg plus meat and fish

Norfolk schoolchildren get a ewe-nique experience with livestock project

Spahawk Infant and Junior School children get to look after a ewe and her lamb for a week as part of a farming project across Norfolk from the Food and Farming Discovery Trust.
Byline: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2019

Tom Walker to return to Norwich with headline LCR show

Singer-songwriter Tom Walker will headline The LCR UEA in Norwich on November 3. Photo: Supplied by UEA Box Office

Victims of Norwich fraudster set to get cash back after more than £37,000 confiscated by court

Nathan Jolly was jailed for 20 months for fraud. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

Take a look inside the new Plant Den shop in Norwich

Michelle Clinghan and Roscoe Gibson-Denney owners of the newly opened Plant Den in Upper Saint Giles. PIcture: Ella Wilkinson

Anglia in Bloom Spring campaign launched at Norwich garden centre

The Ceremonial Tree Planting in memory of Charles Notcutt by his daughter Caroline Notcutt to mark Anglia in Bloom's Spring Launch. Picture: Terry Bane

Teen, 16, stabbed in gang attack is released from hospital

Police at the scene of a stabbing on Mountbatten Drive in Old Catton. Picture Peter Walsh.

7 cheap and free things to do in Norfolk this week

Liberty X Credit: PA Archive/PA Images

Students' union calls for better funding for Norfolk mental health

UEA - University of East Anglia.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Reed cutters keep rural tradition alive on Norfolk Broads

Reed cutter Lawrence Watts carries freshly cut bundles of reed on the Norfolk Broads near Ranworth. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Review: Roast dinners fit for a king plus great burgers at Norwich's Unthank Arms

City's biggest league following in 15 years will head to Wigan game

Norwich took 4,500 fans to Watford in April 2004 as City chased promotion to the Premier League Picture: James Bass

Norwich knife attack victim, 17, is too scared to leave her home alone

Mile Cross Road, Norwich. PIC: Peter Walsh

Whatever happened to 'Digby' of the chocolate shop?

Digby Eddison who now runs Harald's chocolate shop in Cromer. Pic: Archant

One of Norfolk's largest academy trusts announces new chief executive

Oliver Burwood has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT). Picture: DNEAT

Man charged with county lines drugs dealing in Norwich in court

Jah Mal Ohene-Darko, aged 23. Photo: Norfolk Constabulary

Man who daubed rude graffiti on Norfolk Police building due in court

Wymondham Police headquarters. Photo: Denise Bradley

The Norwich artist shaping the design industry for major brands including Adidas and Michael Kors

Freelance graphic designer Sophie Moates, from Norwich, has created collage artwork for big brands including Adidas (pictured). Picture: Sophie Moates

Norwich mum who died of a blood clot after breast enhancement 'was not given drugs that may have saved her life'

Louise Harvey from Norwich, who died 17 days after a breast augmentation. Photo: Facebook

World famous DJ Paul Oakenfold coming to Norwich

Paul Oakenfold Credit: Scott Ramsay

Machetes, samurai swords and daggers - the weapons among more than 200 knives surrendered in amnesty

More than 200 knives were seized as part of Operation Sceptre in Norfolk.Picture: Norfolk Police

'Chataholic' hairdresser swaps stories for silence to help homeless people

Dereham Hairdresser, Jane Rice-Smith is doing a sponsored silence for The St Martins HousingTrust, homeless charity.
Byline: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2019

Norwich bar Bermuda Bob's gives emerging artists an 'intimate' platform to showcase their talent

The Tiki bar at Bermuda Bob's Rum Shack & Hi-Fi in Norwich. Photo: Supplied by Bermuda Bob's

Fire crews called to blaze in launderette

Firefighters were called to Eaton Street. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Dodie review: She has the voice of an angel

Dodie headling The LCR UEA in Norwich. Photo: Ross Halls

Dramatic photos capture car fire near Norwich

A car was on fire on Lodge Lane in Old Catton, near Norwich. Photo: Submitted

Ten Bells up for sale amid fears for pub's future

The Ten Bells pub in St Benedicts Street is up for sale. Picture: Archant

Jonny Howson plots Boro win in latest Canaries' reunion

Jonny Howson is plotting Norwich City's downfall this weekend for Middlesbrough
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Mike Ashley doubles Debenhams offer to gain further stake in UK high streets

Mike Ashley has doubled his bid to buy Debenhams. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Mental health patients in 'acute distress' STILL sent miles away five years after pledge to end practice

Terry Skyrme. Photo : Steve Adams

Fence posts delay means drivers will face disruption at ring road roundabout

The roundabout where Barker Street meets Barn Road. Pic: Google Maps.

How the career of Britain's second fastest man was saved by the owners of a Norwich corner shop

Akintola, left, and Abosede Dasaolu, at their Newsagents on Witard Road, parents of James Dasaolu. Picture: Denise Bradley

Drone helps police find domestic violence suspect

Norwich police used a drone to help them find a domestic violence suspect. Pic: Norfolk Constabulary

Hospitality staff urged to be aware of modern slavery

A course has been set-up in Norwich to help frontline staff recognise modern slavery. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

How £6m will boost transport in Norwich

Norwich's bus station is set for a £1m upgrade

Michael Bailey: The run-in's key men for Norwich City and their Championship promotion rivals

Teemu Pukki - without doubt, Norwich City's main man this season
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

East Nostalgic: Norwich

Workers at the Van Dal shoe factory in Norwich, pictured in the early 20th century. The factory opened in 1936. Picture: Archant

Police continue to investigate knife-point robbery at Norwich park

Sloughbottom Park in Norwich. Picture by SIMON FINLAY.

Investigations continue after four arrested near Norwich court

Norwich Magistrates Court. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Inspirational young volunteers recognised at awards ceremony

Nelson's Journey young volunteers with their awards. Photo: Simon Finlay Photography.

Disqualified driver jailed after caught speeding at 41mph on 30mph road

Harry Goodrum was jailed for 14 weeks after breaching a suspended sentence order and driving whilst disqualified. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

Wanted woman is sought by Norfolk police

Lisa Cooper, who is wanted by police. Pic: Norfolk Constabulary.

Norwich club comes to aid of African nursery school struck by Cyclone Idai

Gina Rose Saunders pictured in 2002, with children in Malawi. Pic: Archant Library.

Norwich band MARLA to release EP recorded at Abbey Road Studios

Norwich-based band MARLA are set to release their new EP which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Picture: Supplied by MARLA

Heritage railway staff and high school pupils to bring post war vehicle back to life

Eight students from Taverham High School and The Whitwell & Reepham Station have joined in a cooperative venture to restore a Mercedes Benz Unimog 406. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Unusual ways to propose: 8 quirky ways people have popped the question

North Walsham rugby player Lachlan Brown-Bates proposes to girlfriend Sarah Crooks at the end of his match on Saturday. Picture: Sarah Crooks

Check out the goodies you can have delivered to your door for breakfast in this welcome pack

The Welcome Pack from Three Counties Field Kitchen Picture: Archant

Appeal to trace family of 74-year-old woman who died in Norwich home

Sheila Sherwood, who lived at Music House Lane, died aged 74 on Monday, March 18 this year. Photo: Google

Staff at Majestic Wine face a three month wait to hear if they've got a job

Majestic wine on Dereham Road, Norwich Photo: Archant.

An unbroken record set 63 years ago could be wrong

Drivers to face diversions because of overnight Norwich city centre road closure

Rose Lane in Norwich will be closed for four nights, Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Norwich superfood bar is opening for one-off brunch

Pono is opening for a special anniversary brunch on April 14 Picture: Pono

Paddy Davitt: Spying, pink walls and the coach driver's revenge. The drama within the drama binding Farke, Bielsa and Wilder

Daniel Farke has defied expectations to get Norwich City in the promotion shake up
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Figures reveal where more than 12,000 homes could be built without touching county's beauty spots

The Carrow Works site is an example of brownfield land which could be used for housing Picture: ANDREW STONE

Campaigners welcome government's call-in of Anglia Square revamp

Anglia Square.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

BrewDog Norwich offering free beer in exchange for grapefruit

Brewdog are offering a free beer in exchance for a grapefruit Credit: Brewdog

New Norwich wellness platform backed by blogger Carly Rowena

Liza Koroleva (left) will be running the Superself sessions out of Erpingham House (right). Picture: Liza Koroleva and Archant.

Norwich among the worst cities for people getting sexual health checks

Around 57pc of people surveyed in Norwich admitted they have never been tested for an STI. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/belchonock

Spikes and netting - council's bid to stamp out pigeon roosting on historic archway

South Norfolk Council is trying to stop pigeons roosting on an archway in Wymondham Photo; Matthew Usher

Jake Humphrey tells of how he and his wife tried hypnobirthing

Jake Humphrey and wife Harriet. Photo: Steve Adams

What's the plan for the Royal Arcade's chocolate shop?

The chocolate shop in the Royal Arcade, Norwich, when it was Digby's. It is now called the English Chocolate Company and will be re-opening with a new cake and ice-cream section. Pic: Archant.

"We must have a united front" - call to action to tackle county lines drug gangs

Crimestoppers bring their advan to Goodman way, to encourage the public to get in touch with any information regarding county lines drug dealing. From left to right: Crimestopper's Philip Breckon, PC Oliver Marson and Cllr Joanna Smith. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

Grandfather left traumatised by fake taxmen phone scam which 'triggered his dementia'

Patrick Kelly, 86, from Norwich, was left traumatised after he was hounded for money by phone scammers. Picture: Moira Swatman

Police urge people to secure their homes following a burglary in Norwich

Police are urging people to make sure they secure their homes overnight. Picture: Ian Burt.

From 60 students to 1,000: Norwich-born 'hotel takeover' scheme marks 20th anniversary

The City College Norwich (CCN) Hotel Takeover 2019 at Holiday Inn Norwich City. CCN student Nicholas Bishop being shown the ropes on reception. Picture: City College Norwich

Father thanks people who came to his son's aid after he is brutally stabbed

Police at the scene of a stabbing on Mountbatten Drive in Old Catton. Picture Peter Walsh.

Strong winds cause disruption to flights to and from Norwich Airport

Strong winds over Amsterdam have casued disruption to KLM flights to and from Norwich airport.
Picture: ARCHANT

Norwich City loan watch: Wembley chance for Odusina and senior debut for Spyrou

Timi Odusina, pictured celebrating scoring in the FA Youth Cup last season, is on loan at National League side AFC Fylde
Picture: Nick Butcher

Ex-Norwich music teacher releases CD covering Ed Sheeran and Oasis on harp

Zoe Anderton has released her debut CD covering 13 pop songs on the harp. Photo: Wil Barber

Police appeal for witnesses after stones are thrown at homes in Norwich

Police are appealing for witnesses. Picture: Archant

Comedian Ivo Graham to bring Motion Sickness tour to Norwich

Comedian Ivo Graham to bring his Motion Sickness tour to the Playhouse in Norwich. Photo: Matt Stronge

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City buildings earmarked for demolition

The former Norfolk Training Services buildings at Norwich Livestock Market are set to be demolished by site owners Dacre Property as part of redevelopment plans. Picture: Google

Woman cut free by firefighters after crash

Intwood Road in Cringleford. Pic: Google Street View.

'It was putrid' - Norfolk Lidl removes fish from shelves

Colin Farrow said the smell of the sea bass was putrid. Picture: Colin Farrow

Seven arrests following reports that City, Newcastle and Ipswich fans were involved in station clash

British Transport Police made seven arrests after the disturbance. Picture: Supplied

Two people injured in three-vehicle crash on A140

The A140 has been blocked at Hevingham by a crash. Picture: Archant

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