Andrew Turner
BBC Radio Norfolk

The crew of a ship that's been impounded in Great Yarmouth since December has finally been paid.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, external (MCA) put a ban on the Indian-owned vessel, the Malaviya Twenty, being moved because of defects, as well an issue over wages. 

Now the BBC understands the 12-strong crew have been paid and repatriated.

The ship, which is one of the supply vessels operating in the southern North Sea gas fields, now has a new crew apart from the captain and first officer.

Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk sport

We understand that former Arsenal and Crystal Palace striker Marouane Chamakh has been training with Norwich City ahead of a possible transfer. 

The 32-year old is currently without a club and so is free to join The Canaries outside the transfer window. 

Image source, Getty Images

The Morocco international scored 14 goals in three years with Arsenal and was loaned to West Ham and Crystal Palace before joining The Eagles on a permanent basis. 

Fire crews and police remain at the scene of a bus blaze which broke near Acle earlier this afternoon. 

The incident, which happened in a layby on the A47 at North Burlingham, broke out at 13:30. No passengers were on board the vehicle at the time. The driver escaped unharmed. 

The road is open, but smoke may make visibility for drivers difficult. Passengers on some bus services in the area, including the Park and Ride 7, may face disruption to services. 

Image source, charlzzzxx

The fire service are dampening down at the scene of a bus blaze at Acle, describing the situation as a "clear-up incident".

Norfolk Fire Service said two crews were sent to the blaze involving the bus on the A47 at Acle, which started at 13:30.

Police say only the driver was on board the bus and he escaped uninjured.

Investigations are under way into the cause of the blaze.

We've been sent this photo of a bus on fire on the A47 at Acle.

We understand no passengers were on board at the time and will bring you more details as we get them.

Image source, charlzzzxx

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Lover of autumn colour, sometimes known as leaf-peepers, could be in for a good season.

The Forestry Commission is predicting an impressive display of vibrant autumn colours from mid-September onwards. If the weather remains fairly dry, the foliage should peak from mid to late October.

Lynford Arboretum, external, near Thetford, is in their top 10 of suggested places in the UK for the "autumn leaf watch", for visitors who want to enjoy a colourful autumnal stroll among the trees.

Image source, Forestry Commission

Mariam Issimdar
BBC Local Live

An investigation into how an engineer died on board a dredger off the coast of Great Yarmouth has found safety procedures had not been properly followed.

Image source, MAIB

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch, external (MAIB) found that the experienced engineer died in a fire on board the Arco Avon last month after fuel ignited while he was trying to fix a pipe. 

"The sad death of an experienced officer serving on a UK registered ship serves as a salient reminder of the risks that crews can be exposed to when policies and procedures designed to mitigate such risks are not followed, and recognised safe systems of work are allowed to lapse," said the MAIB's chief inspector.

A number of safety issues were identified in the report including the onboard culture of lone working which went against recommendations. 

The vessel's owners, Hanson Aggregates Marine Limited has been recommended to ensure, "manning levels, watchkeeping duties and communication procedures provide for safe engine room operations at all times".

We hope to hear their views on the report's findings later.

Mariam Issimdar
BBC Local Live

I'm going to Norwich Crown Court this afternoon where a Suffolk man convicted of manslaughter is expected to be sentenced.

Image source, Norfolk Police

Drug dealer Tevin Birmingham, 21, of Spring Road, Ipswich was tried in June following the death of Andrew McGown (pictured), 33, of Great Yarmouth. 

Mr McGowan bled to death after being repeatedly stabbed in a flat in Dickens Court, in the seaside town last November.   

Birmingham's accomplice, Warren Ricardo Blake, 18, of Thorncliffe Road, South London, has already been jailed for 17 years for murdering Mr McGowan.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

"I promise I will do my best" - the Brownie promise, and the name of Kate's creation in the Great British Bake Off's showstopper challenge.

Last night, the 11 remaining bakers had to make a 3D gingerbread creation, at least 30cm high, with eight characters or objects which told a story.

Image source, BBC/Love Productions

Norfolk farmer's daughter Kate, who's a Brownie leader, opted to make a Brownie camp, depicting her two daughters. She was the only one of the contestants to make three different gingerbreads, making caramel to hold them together.  

Image source, BBC/Love Productions

Mary thought it looked "absolutely lovely, with beautiful piping", but Paul "struggled to find the ginger taste". 

Unfortunately it didn't have the "snap" that Mary was looking for, leaving Candice Brown, from Bedfordshire, to be awarded Star Baker.

Next week it's bread... Good luck Kate... knead I say more.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

As it's lunchtime, we're off to the Bake Off tent... but stop reading now if you don't want to know what happened in last night's episode.

Spoiler alert... 

Last week it was a piece of cake... this week it was crunch time - with biscuits and judge Paul Hollywood was "hoping and praying for a mug of tea big enough to dunk all the biscuits in."

Norfolk nurse Kate Barmby's cookie credentials rose to the technical challenge - a Mary Berry recipe for Viennese whirls filled with buttercream and jam.

Image source, BBC/Love Productions

After much beating and stirring Kate declared she needed "muscles like Salasi to pipe" her whirls, putting some in the fridge to hold their shape... but the crunch question, what did the judges think? 

Paul declared them a "nice Viennese whirl", and Mary was impressed "really good definition, they're absolutely beautiful, well done."

Kate took the cookie crown, coming first in the technical challenge, declaring herself "thrilled to bits." 

Mariam Issimdar
BBC Local Live

More details now on the man whose light aircraft crashed in Burgh St Peter, near Beccles, yesterday evening.

Image source, Geograph/Adrian Cable

Police say the pilot had ejected from his motorised paraglider after experiencing engine problems and used a parachute to land in a remote field at Dicks Mount. 

A police helicopter was used to find him before he was taken to the James Paget University Hospital to treat a broken ankle and a leg injury.

An investigation will now be carried out by the British HandGliding and Paragliding Association, external (BHPA).

Norwich Evening News

City midfielder snubs offer in England to join Dons - the back page of the Norwich Evening News, external.

Image source, Archant

Bus timetables in and around Norwich are being given a shakeup - the front page of the Norwich Evening News, external.

Image source, Archant

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Ed Balls describes his decision to take part in this year's BBC Strictly Come Dancing show as a sign he's having a mid-life crisis, but he's ready to embrace the challenge. 

The chairman of Norwich City FC says he's quite worried about the jive as his "hips don't really work in quite the right way... I can do line dancing, but there's no category for that."

He's one of 15 contestants taking part in the TV dance which starts this Saturday at 18:50 on BBC One. 

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Norwich City chairman, Ed Balls, who's taken up the cha-cha-challenge of Strictly Come Dancing warns his dance partner is going to need a lot of patience.

Speaking after filming for the red carpet entrance for this Saturday's show, Ed says he's "never been more out of his comfort zone... good grief!" 

He'll find out his professional dancing partner soon.

Eastern Daily Press

... and on the front page, the Eastern Daily Press, external look at the weighty problem of childhood obesity.

Image source, Archant

Eastern Daily Press

Neil left empty-handed in search for reinforcements reports the back page of today's Eastern Daily Press, external.

Image source, Archant