Summary

  • Updates for Norfolk

  1. New Canaries commentary deal for BBC Radio Norfolkpublished at 05:18 British Summer Time 8 August

    The deal means five more years of live coverage of all Norwich City matches, both home and away.

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  2. Three farm fires reported for one county in a daypublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 7 August

    Two firefighters in head-to-toe protective gear with yellow reflective strips and yellow helmets are tackling a fire in the middle of a farm field. They are using rakes on hay that is consumed by flames.Image source, Norfolk Fire and Rescue

    Norfolk Fire and Rescue tell us farmers across the county have faced an unusual number of farm machinery fires today.

    It's not an uncommon issue at this time of year, as harvesting machinery flicks up small stones and flints which can then spark fires in crops.

    But today, Norfolk crews have had to attend straw bales and stubble on fire at Grimston near King's Lynn, as well as a fire in the open at Lessingham in the north of the county, and a combine harvester fire at Hopton.

    A firefighter in brown protective gear wih yellow reflective strips is raking a large fire in a farmer's field. The firefighter has a yellow helmet with a visor. Bales of hay are on fire, consumed by orange flamesImage source, Norfolk Fire and Rescue

    "So far today we have attended three fires involving farmland and machinery," says Emyr Gough from the service.

    "The impact of these can be devastating to the livelihoods of farmers and to the land itself.

    “We do sometimes see an increase in farming fires during harvest season, as hot, dry ground can increase the risk of fires being accidentally started by flints, causing a spark which sets fire to equipment and land.

    People are encouraged to call 999 if they see fires on farmland.

  3. Little children hop on a big tractorpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 7 August

    Robby West
    BBC Norfolk

    Six young children are standing with a teacher, looking at a farmer with long blonde hair. She is standing next to a green tractor with yellow in its wheels.

    To help children learn about farming, sometimes you need to bring a piece of the farm to them.

    Children at a school in Norwich recently got the chance to climb on a tractor parked outside their building.

    “Their experience will be going to the local supermarket… that’s where they think food comes from, they’ve got no idea it’s actually grown, it’s produced by people in Norfolk,” says farmer Tim Papworth.

    The school's head teacher hopes the visit inspires the youngsters.

    “A lot of children’s attitudes to education are formed by the age of seven.

    "We really want children to understand the job opportunities that are available for them,” she adds.

  4. Wandering ducks, observant cows and a (not so) chatty henpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 7 August

    Our reporters in the east of England have been busy this morning, but their subjects were arguably busier.

    Tending to a farm is no easy job, but inspecting its grounds, admiring its hay and being asked multiple questions by journalists takes its toll too. Here's what some farm residents in Norfolk and Wimpole were up to.

    Two ducks pictured side by side, with greenery next to themImage source, BBC/ Sam Burton
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    In Norfolk, this pair of ducks were out for a wander to inspect the grounds of their farm

    Several brown cows pictured in a farm, some are eating hay.Image source, BBC/ Sam Burton
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    Staying in Norfolk, some curious cows kept themselves busy by eating (and inspecting) the hay

    One person holding a hen pictured next to a BBC reporter holding a microphoneImage source, BBC/ Annie Fowler
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    And in Wimpole, Cambridgeshire, one not so chatty hen was asked a couple of questions by one of our reporters

  5. Pea shortage fears over earliest harvest in yearspublished at 06:06 British Summer Time 30 July

    Farmers say they have seen a drop of up to 30% drop in the number of peas picked this year.

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  6. Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgerypublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 19 June

    Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

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  7. Jury discharged in Norwich murder trialpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 9 April

    The case of Elvis Vickers, accused of murdering Abdulkadar Chadli, will now be heard in November.

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  8. Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter Paul Barnespublished at 06:23 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March

    Barnes, who has died aged 85, enjoyed a longstanding broadcasting career across BBC and ITV.

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  9. Girl, 7, who helped save mum gets awardpublished at 06:20 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February

    Brooke is honoured by paramedics after dialling 999 when her mother suffered an asthma attack.

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  10. Water company hopes £11bn plan will see region thrivepublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2024

    The company also needs to "improve our performance to rebuild trust back with customers," it says.

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  11. Oh my Gourd! 'Pregnant' pumpkins surprise villagerspublished at 05:50 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2024

    A family's Halloween display includes 'pregnant' pumpkins that appear to be having baby gourds.

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  12. Watch: Former head teacher resists arrestpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 18 July 2024

    Gregory Hill accuses police of assaulting him as they attempt to arrest him.

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  13. The heroes who fought and fell on the longest daypublished at 05:32 British Summer Time 6 June 2024

    Battalions from across the East of England played their parts in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago.

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  14. BBC reporter nominated for freedom of borough honourpublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 4 June 2024

    Jill Bennett, who retired this year, is nominated for the freedom of the borough of King's Lynn.

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  15. 'I was left without a wife and daughter'published at 06:15 British Summer Time 1 June 2024

    Graham Upson delivers gift boxes to breast cancer patients as the initiative helped his own family.

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  16. Norwich forward Tzolis to stay with Fortunapublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 31 May 2024

    Norwich City forward Christos Tzolis is to join German club Fortuna Dusseldorf on a permanent basis following a loan spell.

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  17. Drivers facing 64-mile diversion at major roadpublished at 07:37 British Summer Time 2 May 2024

    The rerouting over the next few days is to allow for new road markings, says National Highways.

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  18. Gormley 'inspired by county' as 100 figures appearpublished at 06:39 British Summer Time 13 April 2024

    The artist says Norfolk is the "antithesis of London" as he installs iron figures at a stately home.

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  19. The Norfolk village club with two England bowlerspublished at 07:11 British Summer Time 11 April 2024

    Former Test spinner Monty Panesar and England hopeful Olly Stone are preparing for a season in Norfolk.

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  20. Night shelter will stay open despite objectionspublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 10 April 2024

    A local railway station says a "small minority" of shelter clients are being anti-social.

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