Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Norfolk County Council has recently set up a task group, which is looking at the rising numbers and costs of school exclusions. 

When a pupil is excluded, they go to a short stay school which has the objectives of giving the child a fresh start. 

Roger Smith, chairman of the Children's Services Committee, says any problems the pupil has will be analysed and they will look at the effects of the child's behaviour on others.

But the main reasons to exclude a pupil, says Mr Smith, is persistent disruptive behaviour, followed by assault on either an adult or pupil.  Drug and alcohol problems are "further down the line".   

He adds that those most likely to be excluded are aged 15 or 16, with twice as many boys as girls.

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Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

A seriously injured pilot was wearing his helmet, offering "a high degree of protection for his head" when his vintage aeroplane crashed to the ground at a south Norfolk airfield at the weekend.

Nik Coleman, a spokesman for the family of Maurice Hammond says Mr Hammond remains "sedated to aid his recovery" at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and his family are encouraged by his progress.

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Further tests and assessments will be carried throughout the day "with a view to the best positive actions for his ongoing recovery", adds Mr Coleman. 

A passenger in the World War Two Mustang, a man in his 80s, died at the scene. Hardwick airfield, between Long Stratton and Bungay, remains closed off.

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Canaries' starlet needs rest during international break - the back page of the Eastern Daily Press, external:

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An estate agent is reporting interest from all over the world in a house with a unique selling point - a skate park in its main hall.

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Readers share their tales of mobile phone woes - the front page of today's Eastern Daily Press, external:

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Nearly 2,000 pupils were excluded from Norfolk primary schools last year.

The figures from the Department for Education (DoE) show badly behaved children were excluded for four days on average.

A DoE spokesperson said: “Every child should be able to learn without disruption – that’s why we’ve given head teachers more powers to tackle poor behaviour.”

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Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Nearly 2,000 pupils in Norfolk were excluded more than once last year, figures show.

Data from the Department for Education reveal there are just over three exclusions per every 100 pupils in Norfolk.

Alison Ryan, senior policy adviser with the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, warned of the impact of exclusions.

"If you are alienated at school you are more likely to end up not in employment or training and in the justice system at a later stage," she said.

Looking at the national picture, Barnsley and Middlesbrough had the worst figures.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Investigators are expected to remove the wreckage of a vintage plane which crashed in south Norfolk at the weekend. 

The plane, a two-seater Mustang from World War Two, came down near Hardwick airfield on Sunday.

Its pilot, Maurice Hammond from Eye, remains in hospital in a serious condition. His passenger, a man in his 80s, died at the scene.

The site remains sealed, while the Air Accidents Investigation Branch team carry out their work. 

The road, which runs past the airfield between Alburgh and Hempnall, remains closed.   

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Norfolk tops the table for the highest number of children in the East of England who were permanently excluded from school last year.

A BBC East investigation has revealed a 25% rise from 120 pupils in 2013, to 150 in 2015. 

Nationally, the county lies in fourth place, for these fixed-term exclusions. 

Abellio Greater Anglia is warning of disruption to services between North Walsham and Cromer, external.

Trains are running at reduced speed because of a fault with the signalling system. 

Disruption is expected to continue until 12:00. 

Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather

It's going to be another day to enjoy being out and about, with the prospect of some fine, dry weather.

There'll be some cloud around, but it should feel quite warm inland, with highs of 17C (63F).

This evening and overnight it should remain dry, with some clear spells. Lows of 11C (52F).

You can get a more detailed forecast from BBC Weather.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Hello and thanks for joining us for the start of a new day on Norfolk Live.

We'll have the latest updates on theair crash at Hardwick airfield on Sunday - the wreckage of the vintage plane is expected to be removed today. Also, school exclusion figures for the county.

The weather forecast follows shortly, but first here's a photo from one of our Weather Watchers, Tavy.

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Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

That's all from the Norfolk Live team for the day, unless there's any major breaking news.

Our big story today has been the crash of the Mustang aeroplane at Hardwick airfield yesterday. The pilot, Maurice Hammond, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and his passenger died at the scene.

• Air accident investigators have been at the scene today working out what caused the plane to crash
• Family spokesman Nik Coleman says Maurice Hammond is "an astonishing pilot" and the flight was a routine sortie 

In other news, Norfolk police have made a further witness appeal as officers continue to investigate an incident where a nine-year-old girl was grabbed in a Norwich park... and the detective in charge of the investigation into the attempted abduction of a serviceman at RAF Marham says the inquiry is not linked to the disappearance of a serviceman from RAF Honington. 

The team will be back tomorrow at 08:00.

Have a good evening.

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

A dry evening and night with clear spells and some patchy mist and fog. Not as cold as last night.

Temperatures down to 9C (48F).

Tomorrow morning any mist and fog should quickly clear to leave a fine and dry day with spells of sunshine. 

There’ll generally be more cloud around than today and the winds will be stronger too. High of 18C (64F).

You'll find your local forecast at BBC Weather.

Andrew Sinclair
BBC Look East political correspondent

Plans for devolution for Norfolk and Suffolk appear to be in trouble again.

The idea behind devolution is that money and powers will be taken away from Whitehall and given to the two counties. But reaching agreement is proving to be anything but easy - not least because of concerns about having to have an elected mayor.

Half of Norfolk's councils voted against the plans in the summer, and now I understand that opposition to the deal is growing on the county council and on King's Lynn & West Norfolk council...  possibly even in Suffolk, which up until now has been solidly behind the plans.

Intensive talks are now taking place. One person told me the thumbscrews are being applied at the highest level. 

But time is running out and the next fortnight will be critical. 

Do you recognise these men?

Detectives have released this CCTV footage, which shows three men raiding a house in Hethersett, near Wymondham.

It was captured from within the property, at 21:20 on Tuesday, 20 September.

The men obscured their faces while searching the house. One of the offenders stole a golden metal ornament, before all three fled from the scene as the home owner returned.

Det Sgt Pete Wilson, of Norfolk Police, says burglaries like this are rare, but when they do happen they are investigated. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Norwich CID on 101.  

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire in Barton Turf, near Stalham.

Crews from the East of England Ambulance Service, external and East Anglian Air Ambulance, external were called to the incident shortly after 12:00.

The man, believed to be in his 70s, was treated for serious burns before being flown to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further treatment in a serious condition. 

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

"It's a dance where you've just got to go for it" said Norwich City chairman Ed Balls before he took to the floor for the Charleston in this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing. 

And go for it he certainly did. Ed, who'd been bottom of the leaderboard, got a standing ovation from the audience after a dance that, in the words of Tess Daly, was "full throttle". 

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Head judge Len Goodman said it was "so much fun", although Craig Revel Horwood wasn't such a bundle of joy: "This dance was the wrong side of goofy... it had an air of desperation about it". 

Bruno Tonioli said it was a "comeback that Tony Blair would be proud of... you should be proud".

Here's another chance to see Ed and Katya dancing the Charleston, to "The Banjo's Back in Town". Next week it's movie week... Keep dancing, Ed !  

The final word goes to Jeremy Vine: 

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

It will be a dry evening and night with clear spells and some patchy mist and fog. Not as cold as last night, with a low of 9C (48F).

Tomorrow morning any mist and fog should quickly clear to leave a fine and dry day with spells of sunshine, and a high of 18C (64F).

There are more details on the BBC Weather website.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Pilot Maurice Hammond has been described as a "fantastic guy", who was obviously keen on historic aircraft.

Derek Fulton supports Mr Hammond at charitable events, bringing along military vehicles from that age.

Speaking to the BBC's Kim Riley earlier, he said he was "most upset" to hear about the accident at Hardwick airfield yesterday, which claimed the life of a passenger and seriously injured Mr Hammond.

Mr Fulton said he heard the aircraft when it went up yesterday, describing the sound of the purr as "beautiful" and saying he detected nothing unusual.