Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

The BBC understands that the 71-year-old man arrested earlier today in Wisbech on suspicion of possession of an illegal firearm is Tony Martin.

Mr Martin was jailed for life in April 2000 for the murder of 16-year-old Fred Barras, who died of gunshot wounds during a burglary at Mr Martin's isolated Victorian farmhouse in Emneth Hungate, and for wounding his accomplice Brendon Fearon, 29.

Mr Martin’s murder conviction was later reduced to manslaughter, and he was released from jail in 2003.

A 71-year-old Norfolk man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an illegal firearm.

The BBC understands the man arrested is the farmer Tony Martin who was jailed for shooting dead a teenage burglar in 1999.

Officers arrested the man this morning in the Wisbech area of Cambridgeshire and a police search of a property just over the border in Norfolk is under way. He remains in police custody.

An eyewitness has reported seeing 15 or more police vehicles, a helicopter and armed officers at Emneth Hungate, near Wisbech, where police have been searching a property this lunchtime.

A 71-year-old man was arrested in Wisbech on suspicion of possession of an illegal firearm this morning, according to Norfolk Police.

The eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said: "It was as if the US president had come to visit."

BBC Radio Norfolk

The stories making the news this lunchtime:

• Police are searching a property in Emneth Hungate following the arrest of a man in Wisbech on suspicion of possession of an illegal firearm
• North West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham receives a knighthood
• Charity workers across the county have been named in the New Year's Honours list

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

Norfolk Police says a 71-year-old man was arrested in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, this morning, on suspicion of possession of an illegal firearm.  

He remains in police custody.

Police are currently searching a property in Emneth Hungate, across the border in Norfolk. More details to follow.

Eastern Daily Press

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Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

The chief executive of a Norwich-based charity that provides helps to families with children with disabilities has been made an MBE in recognition of her work.

Sally Eastick helped set up Musical Keys, external 25 years ago, starting with weekly musical therapy sessions for young people.

Image source, Musical Keys

The charity is now used by Norfolk County Council to run holiday play schemes for disabled children.    

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

The MP for North West Norfolk, Henry Bellingham, has been knighted for his services to politics.

The former Foreign Officer minister says wasn't expecting the honour, and hadn't gone into politics to receive any accolade.   

Andrew Turner
BBC Radio Norfolk

An action group is appealing for people to bring their old Christmas trees to help form natural sea defences.

The Save Hemsby's Coastline, external group says the trees will be half-buried, trapping sand around them to encourage other vegetation to grow.

Neil Brown says a "tree re-homing centre" will remain open until 10 January, and then work will begin to install the trees in the dunes. 

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BBC Weather

A breezy day with sunny spells. Showery rain later, heavy in places. Maximum temperature: 10C (50F).

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New Year's Eve celebrations won't be dampened, as the showers will clear away by this evening, giving long clear spells. A widespread frost is likely tomorrow morning with temperatures falling to 0C (32F). 

BBC Weather has further details for you. 

Rob Butler
BBC Radio Norfolk sport

Norwich City loan striker Dieumerci Mbokani could join the club on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

Manager Alex Neil says a fee has been agreed with his parent club Dynamo Kiev if the Canaries decide to keep him.

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The DR Congo international was on the score sheet as City beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Carrow Road on Monday.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

A Neatishead woman is to receive a British Empire Medal for her services to former Far East Prisoners of War, external.

Pauline Simpson, who is chaplain to FEPOW, looks after the welfare of former prisoners and their wives and widows, and arranges two reunions each year.

Earlier this year, the Queen attended ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of VJ Day, which Mrs Simpson had helped organise. 

We've had a few technical problems this morning on Local Live and the wider BBC website - we know, it's been frustrating.

Fortunately, rumours of the apocalypse, external have been greatly exaggerated.  

Our apologies for the inconvenience.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

The victim of a sexual assault last New Year's Eve in Norwich says people need a safety plan if they're going out tonight.

Dana Creedon, 23, was attacked when she left a nightclub alone, choosing to walk instead of taking a taxi. 

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

A woman who led a team of volunteers to set up an arts centre in an empty building says she's "delighted and really proud of her team", after she was awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours list.

Rebecca Lyne, 41, of Diss, who works with social services and gives up her weekends to run arts sessions for male carers and children's groups, says she didn't expect her name to be on the New Year's Honours list .

More than 100 people take part in activities at the The Bank arts centre, external, in Eye. 

BBC Radio Norfolk

The stories making the news in Norfolk today:

• Norfolk people are recognised in the New Year Honours list
• New calls for safety improvements to a road junction on the A17 where a woman died before Christmas
• A victim of a sexual assault last New Year's Eve says people need a safety plan if they are going out tonight

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Norfolk Live

Hello and welcome to Norfolk Live on New Year's Eve.

We'll be here with your news, sport, travel and weather updates from now until 18:00.

If there's anything happening in your part of the county that you'd like to share with us, you can get in touch in the usual way, via email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.