Peggy Spencer, dance teacher, choreographer and former Come Dancing judge, dies at home in Norfolk, aged 95
Number of deaths at mental health trust increases by 12%
Future of Great Yarmouth walk-in centre in doubt
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Among the stories we've covered today are the death of choreographer Peggy Spencer, criticism of Norfolk's mental health trust over the high number of unexpected deaths last year and reaction to the Postwick Hub junction.
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Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather
It will remain dry overnight, turning a little chilly under clear skies. Lows of 6C (43F).
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A former telephone exchange located near Diss, currently with planning consent for conversion to a dwelling, is coming up at auction, external next month.
Image source, Diss ExpressLet's return now to news that the local healthcare commissioning group has said it won't renew the contract with Malling Health, at the Greyfriars walk-in health centre at Great Yarmouth.
Practice manager Yvonne Ellis says she can't understand the decision: "We have really well-trained staff; we got 'good' for our CQC inspection with 'outstanding' for care of vulnerable patients and we've just got 95% for our infection control.
"So yes, we run a good service, and I can't see any reason why [the decision over its contract has been taken]."
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Sprowston, near Norwich.
They were called to a property in Colindeep Lane this morning at about 10:45, and discovered the body of a man inside.
The death is currently being treated as "unexplained", and the scene has been sealed off.
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Carlton Smith, a taxi driver for 22 years, is among critics of the Postwick Hub on the outskirts of Norwich.It was built in preparation for a new bypass for the north of the city. A slip road off the A47 was closed, channeling traffic via five roundabouts to the same destination.The changes have also led to congestion at peak times.Reporter Leigh Milner took a trip with him.
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When Tom McCabe, responsible for community and environmental services at Norfolk County Council, appeared on Look East, Susie Fowler-Watt gave him three chances to defend the controversial A47 Postwick Hub.
Asked if he was "unrepentant as to its design", he replied: "It was a really difficult design."
Asked "Are you happy with it?", he replied: "It has bedded down considerably."
Pressed further, he admitted: "I would much rather it worked better."
Clare Worden
BBC Radio Norfolk
A new road junction near Norwich criticised for causing long queues "could be worse", according to Norfolk County Council's executive director of community and environmental services.
Tom McCabe was responding to critics of the Postwick Hub who claim its layout is causing traffic congestion and confusion among some drivers.
He said: "Is it the worst junction in the country? No. People who've driven round Coventry ring road see where they want to go and then go the whole way round again... There are much worse junctions than what we have in Norwich."
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David Whiteley
BBC Look East
I remember filming with Peggy Spencer a few years ago now for Inside Out.
It was so wonderful to meet a person who had such a pivotal role in ballroom dancing. People were genuinely thrilled to meet her!
She was great fun and I feel very lucky to have spent time filming with her. A remarkable lady.
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
NHS England, external has also published a report into mental health services in the East of England.
It has been released in conjunction with a separate study by Verita, whose report said lessons learned from unexpected deaths by the Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust needed to be applied more consistently across its services.
NHS England's Nursing & Quality Directorate said: "Since April 2015 NSFT has reported deaths in line with the new NHS Serious Incident framework and investigated in a timely and appropriate manner."
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
The Verita report, external into Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust has made 13 recommendations about improving services following a record 159 unexpected deaths in 2015-16.
They include:
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, external says it is acting after a report said it needed better internal investigations into the high number of unexpected deaths.
Image source, NHSThere were 157 such deaths in 2015-16, and the trust commissioned a report from Verita, external to look at its problems.
Michael Scott, trust chief executive, said: "Where there is a need for improvement or a lesson to be learned we take efficient action, and we ensure that learning is shared throughout our whole organisation."
Rob Butler
BBC Radio Norfolk sport
The Houghton Horse Trials have started in Norfolk.
Between now and Sunday some of the world's top horses and riders will compete in a series of competitions including a round of the FEI Nations Cup.
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Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
Stephen Cleeve, named yesterday as the new owner of King's Lynn Town FC, external, says football is his passion.
"I can't hide that I'm a Chelsea fan; went to my first game in 1977 - I've been hooked ever since," he said.
"What I would like to do is get more involved in grass roots football; the community, youth teams.
"My great pleasure is seeing youth players coming through the ranks, make it into the first team and going somewhere... That's what I like to really be part of."
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BBC News
The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust was placed in special measures last year by watchdog the Care Quailty Commission, external.
Inspectors called it "not a safe... service" in their report.
It had a record number of unexpected deaths 2015-16.
The results of a report into the high number of unexpected deaths at Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust says the service needs to improve.
There were 157 such deaths of patients in 2015-16, up from 139 the previous year.
A Verita report, external, commissioned by the trust, said: "Unexpected deaths are routinely reported to the [trust's] board, but [there was] little evidence in board meetings of action beyond this to explore themes or lessons learned."
Mariam Issimdar
BBC Local Live
We've raided our archives and found this lovely film of choreographer Peggy Spencer, who died yesterday, aged 95.
Peggy worked with some of the biggest names in showbusiness during her long and distinguished career, and in 2009 she spoke to BBC Inside Out's David Whiteley about an encounter with The Beatles and on teaching Blue Peter presenter John Noakes some moves.
Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk sport
King's Lynn Stars, external supporters will see their side ride at the Norfolk Arena for the first time in five weeks this evening.
The Stars take on Swindon in speedway's Elite League. A number of rain-offs and gaps in the fixture list mean this will be Lynn's first home meeting since April 21st when they beat Leicester.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Stars are one place off the bottom of the table but have up to four meetings in hand on the rest of the teams in the league.
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
The new owner of King's Lynn Town FC, external says while he's prepared to put some money into the club in the shorter term, "...obviously my main aim is to bring extra revenue in to give the manager a greater wage budget".
Image source, BBC Radio NorfolkStephen Cleeve says he's going to try to explore some "commercial extra avenues", adding: "I think the club's got to be sustainable.
"You need to be able to ensure if you're hit by the proverbial London bus, or King's Lynn bus, that the club can continue and for it to continue, it needs to be able to make or bring in extra partnerships."
And here's the back page of today's Eastern Daily Press, external:
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