Updates on Friday, 29 April 2016
Norfolk PCC election candidates take part in radio debate
Fishery owners claim otters are costing them thousands of pounds
Row breaks out over Great Yarmouth road resurfacing
Updates resume at 08:00 on Tuesday
That's all from Norfolk Live today. We're taking a break for the Bank Holiday weekend, but will be back on Tuesday at 08:00.
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Chris Bell
BBC Look East weather
A few wintry showers lingering this evening, but becoming dry with clear spells. A risk of ground frost in places.
Temperatures will fall to 2C (36F).
Image source, BBC WeatherA sunny start tomorrow, with scattered showers developing. Maximum temperature: 11C (52F).
There's more information on BBC Weather:
A new sport, with a big following in the United States, has now reached Norfolk.
Disc Golf is played with flying discs - and anyone can do it. There's no need for the formality of the right clothes or expensive golf clubs.
A pensioner from Gorleston is nearing the end of a journey around England, external, using only his bus pass.
Malcolm Metcalf, 82, set off from Great Yarmouth (seen above) almost a month ago, hoping to raise £2,000 for the East Coast Hospice. He was in Essex earlier this morning, but tomorrow he plans on putting his feet up and relaxing in his own armchair at home.
Quote MessageSome days have been pretty tiring, but I've been to some wonderful places... Newcastle, Carlisle, Liverpool... people have been so kind and the bus drivers have gone out of their way to help me."
Malcolm Metcalf, Charity fundraiser
BBC Travel
Traffic is queuing in both directions on the A47, between Necton and Swaffham because of a collapsed manhole cover.
Police are directing traffic.
The stories in the news today:
This Bank Holiday Monday the Archdeacon’s Charge and Picnic will be held at Sandringham.
The event is an annual sponsored fun run or walk and family picnic, external, organised by the Diocese of Norwich, in support of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Image source, Diocese of Norwich
Andrew Sinclair
BBC Look East political correspondent
The leader of the Green Party says she's hoping for a crop of new councillors following next week's local elections.
Natalie Bennett is campaigning in Norwich where the Greens are the main opposition on the City Council. Ms Bennett said that her party's success in Norwich proved that voting Green was not a wasted vote.
Quote MessageLast year across the country we got 1.1 million votes at the General Election, more than ever before... our membership has more than trebled... this is the year when we're aiming to turn that Green surge into seats."
Natalie Bennett, Leader, Green Party
A full list of candidates for the Norwich City Council elections can be found here, external.
The current Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk says he would like to see the force work more closely with colleagues in Suffolk.
Stephen Bett (Independent) was taking part in a debate on BBC Radio Norfolk earlier today, along with the five other candidates for next week's elections. He said he tried to merge the two forces' control rooms to save £4.3m but the move was refused by Suffolk.
The third of four eggs laid by Norwich Cathedral's peregrine falcons has hatched, keeping mum and dad busy.
The chick began "pipping" - rolling around inside the egg to get in the right position - before using an egg tooth on its beak to break a hole in the egg, showing it was ready to hatch.
Once the egg starts breaking, the adults help break the shell and pull it apart. The fourth chick is expected to appear imminently.
A full merger of Norfolk and Suffolk police forces might not solve the counties' financial problems, according to the Labour candidate for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Chris Jones made his comments during a live debate on BBC Radio Norfolk earlier, featuring all six candidates for next week's election.
Quote MessageI think a full merger is more contentious... Norfolk and Suffolk have their own identities and I'm not sure ultimately there'd be a huge financial saving."
Chris Jones, Labour candidate
The Conservative candidate for next week's Police and Crime Commissioner elections says he'll use shock tactics to make people slow down on the county's roads.
Takign part in a BBC Radio Norfolk debate, Lorne Green says he plans to tackle dangerous driving, and says wrecked cars will help to drive home a safety message.
Quote MessageWe all know excess speeding kills... I'm going to increase the number of speedwatch programmes around the county... put a wrecked car in front of schools, pubs, so people see the consequences... and increase the number of mobile speed checks."
Lorne Green, Conservative
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The Green candidate for next weeks' Police and Crime Commissioner elections says he wouldn't be against raising council tax to pay for late-night policing.
Martin Schmierer, who was taking part in a BBC Radio Norfolk debate earlier, suggested introducing a late-night levy in areas such as Norwich's Prince of Wales Road (pictured) to fund more policing in the area.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageThe other way is to speak to residents and say 'we've got powers to increase council tax by up to 2%' and if residents find that is going into visible policing, I think most people would be willing to pay that small increase."
Martin Schmierer, Green candidate
Jacky Howe, the Liberal Democrat candidate for next week's Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner elections, told a BBC Radio Norfolk debate earlier that she was opposed to the legalisation of cannabis.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI have some personal concerns about it... I'm aware that marijuana can lead to paranoia and mental health issues generally... in my view it should remain an illegal drug."
Jacky Howe, Liberal Democrat candidate,
Ms Howe also said she was not being funded or controlled by her party. The Liberal Democrats are backing a new report calling for the legalised sale of marijuana through licensed outlets.
The back page of today's Norwich Evening News, external:
Image source, ArchantThe rest of the day will remain bright, with sunny spells - and a few showers later. Temperatures reaching 10C (50F).
Many thanks to BBC Weather Watcher "Dog Walk Reporter" for our picture today.
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / Dog Walk ReporterIt's looking milder for the Bank Holiday weekend. If you're out and about, why not take a photo and share it with us?
An ancient woodland is to open to the public for the first time in centuries.
It's part of the Norfolk Bluebell Wood burial ground, external at Hainford, near Norwich.
Each spring, a stunning display of of blue and green carpets the ground.
The front page of today's Norwich Evening News, external:
Image source, Archant
Phil Daley
BBC Radio Norfolk sport
Norwich players Tim Klose and Andre Wisdom have been ruled out of the Canaries' remaining fixtures.
Boss Alex Neil tells us "Andre Wisdom, his season is done and has gone back to Liverpool... Tim Klose is also out for the season."
