Summary

  • Updates for Norfolk

  1. University recreated on Minecraft during lockdownpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 22 May 2020

    Four students searched through council-held plans of the UEA to help them recreate it online.

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  2. No swimming in deep and cold broads adventure park warnspublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 22 May 2020

    People taking advantage of the relaxation of "stay at home" Covid-19 rules by visiting a popular adventure park have been warned to stay clear of its enticing waters.

    The Little and Great Whitlingham Broads, external near Norwich are deep and still very cold at this time of year, so are not safe for swimming however warm the weather.

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  3. City mustard factory closing down after 160 yearspublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 22 May 2020

    The Colman's factory in Norwich produced its final jar of the tangy condiment last year.

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  4. What the papers are saying in Norfolkpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 22 May 2020

    • Scientists who mooted an ambitious project which would see everyone in Norwich tested for coronavirus once a week say they still hope it could happen, the Eastern Daily Press, external reports
    • Swaffham Rotary's Charity Golf Day has become the latest victim of the pandemic, but a sponsor has agreed money will be donated to the Alzheimer's Society, the Lynn News and Advertiser, external reports
    • A government coronavirus grant of £10,000 was unable to save Diss business Skincense, the Diss Express reports
  5. FaceTime call with children inspires charity tunepublished at 00:03 British Summer Time 22 May 2020

    The cover of ELO's Mr Blue Sky aims to raise money for an NHS charity.

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  6. Mental health trust pledges action over bullyingpublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 21 May 2020

    Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust chiefs say the culture at the organisation needs to change.

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  7. Two pupils with coronavirus force school to closepublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 21 May 2020

    The children from the same key worker family were asymptomatic when attending the school last week.

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  8. Virtual New York trip 'brings tears of joy'published at 13:54 British Summer Time 21 May 2020

    Barbara and Ed Higgins missed out on a dream holiday - but still "went" on it, thanks to their family.

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  9. Social distancing 'making beach rescues hard'published at 10:27 British Summer Time 21 May 2020

    The coastguard issues the warning as a family of three is rescued from an incoming tide.

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  10. Lorry test to be changed after death of pedestrianpublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 21 May 2020

    Dudley Howe, 82, was hit in a blind spot of a lorry that did not have properly adjusted mirrors.

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  11. National Trust parks opening - but parking reservations requiredpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 21 May 2020

    The National Trust is opening several of its coast and countryside parks in the East of England this Bank Holiday weekend, but visitors must book a car parking space first.

    Wicken FenImage source, Geograph/Christine Johnstone

    Some venues, including Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, have already reached capacity.

    On its website, external, the trust said: "For some of our larger car parks, we’ve introduced a booking system to help manage visitor numbers and maintain safe social distancing."

    Other venues opening include Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk as well as Dunwich Heath and Beach in Suffolk.

    Smaller, local car parks not require booking.

  12. Cars 'from across country' cause beaches gridlockpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 20 May 2020

    A Devon car park is described as "like August", while a Merseyside council asks people to stay away.

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  13. Fakenham's posties deliver in fancy style for charitypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 20 May 2020

    Posties up and down the country have been raising incredible amounts of money for various different charities during the Covid-19 lockdown.

    Postal delivery staff in fancy dressImage source, TrueStoryPR

    The Posties of Fakenham, external, as they're known, have been raising funds for local breast cancer charity.

    "We have come together to raise funds for Little Lifts - a charity that has recently supported one of the wives of the Fakenham Postie family, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy."

    Donations can be made online and at the Post Office in Miller's Walk.

    Founder of Little Lifts, external, Oa Hackett, said: "We are extremely grateful to the Posties of Fakenham for their incredible spirit and efforts.

    "Those undergoing treatment for breast cancer are more vulnerable at the moment, and with charities across the nation struggling to meet their targets, we’re eternally grateful for all the help we receive."

  14. Some 15,000 vegetables used to create NHS rainbow displaypublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 20 May 2020

    Norfolk radish producer G’s Growers has created its own tribute to recognise the contribution of the NHS in response to Covid 19, inspired by children's window art.

    Radish display to NHSImage source, G's Growers

    Scott Watson and his team at Feltwell created a radish rainbow in front of the processing unit, as first reported in the Eastern Daily Press, external.

    "We harvest well over half a billion radishes each year at Feltwell so it seemed the logical medium to create our artwork with," said Mr Watson.

    "It took about a day for the team to take about 15,000 red, purple and French breakfast radish grade-outs, and some of the leaves, to create the [letters] NHS and rainbow."

    Radish displayImage source, G's Growers

    Grade-outs are radishes that have damaged by pests, harvesting and washing and cannot be sold.

    Usually they end up being turned into compost.

  15. Dancers back home after weeks stuck on cruise shippublished at 07:22 British Summer Time 20 May 2020

    Lauren Carrick, from Norfolk, and her fiancé Joseph Harrison, from Hull, flew from Miami Airport.

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  16. Car surge could see CO2 rebound after Covid-19published at 22:09 British Summer Time 19 May 2020

    An analysis shows a huge daily CO2 drop, but a return to car travel may see emissions rebound.

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  17. Man died after taking drugs found in binpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 19 May 2020

    Thomas Bourke, 25, died in his sleep after taking medication found in a bin.

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  18. What the papers say in Norfolk...published at 14:03 British Summer Time 19 May 2020

    • The Lynn News, external is reporting on the economic impact of coronavirus which it says has seen unemployment benefit claims in west Norfolk jump to their highest level in nearly 25 years
    • Dining greenhouses that have sprung up on the banks of Amsterdam's canals are coming to Norfolk’s waterways according to the EDP, external
    • And the Great Yarmouth Mercury, external says campsite owners are geared up to adapt their businesses to keep customers safe as they keep their fingers crossed for a summer reopening
  19. Seaside town's big summer events called off over Covid-19published at 13:24 British Summer Time 19 May 2020

    More festivals have been cancelled due to the pandemic including Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival, Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival and the Out There Festival.

    Out There festival performer

    Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, which normally runs the Wheels Festival in July, said: "While we're all sad these popular events can't go ahead this year, public health and safety must be everyone's top priority, and being safe while having a good time is an important part of a positive visitor experience.

    Joe Mackintosh, director of Sea Change Arts which organises the Out There International Festival of Circus and Street Arts, said the cancellation was inevitable.

    "We have diversified our offering by creating free online circus tutorials and implementing a circus equipment giveaway to support wellbeing and provide healthy activities to the young people," he said.

    A number of other events are also cancelled for this year, including the Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls and the Gorleston bandstand concerts.

  20. Norwich and Watford could return to training tomorrowpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 18 May 2020

    Pete Cooper
    BBC News

    Premier League clubs have agreed to stage one of the return to training protocols which allows teams to start training in small groups from Tuesday.

    Clubs voted unanimously on the decision at Monday's "Project Restart" meeting.

    Players must observe social distancing rules, and contact training is not permitted.

    Norwich City published the Premier League's statement on their website, external which said: "The health and wellbeing of all participants is the Premier League's priority, and the safe return to training is a step-by-step process."

    Watford simply tweeted a picture of their training ground with the words "back soon".

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