Don't let them ruin your Christmaspublished at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
The front page of the Norwich Evening News, external:
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Updates for Friday, 23 December 2016
Prisoner sentenced for attack on HMP Wayland governor
Norwich writers' centre awarded £789,435 grant
Armed robbery at Norwich newsagents
Venue where boxer died not licensed for fighting
Don't let them ruin your Christmaspublished at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Image source, Norwich Evening NewsFormer footbal commentator charged with sexual groomingpublished at 10:13 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Paul Moseley
BBC Radio NorfolkA former commentator at Norwich City Football Club has been charged with sexual grooming.
Glenn Wheeler, 21, who lives in Colchester, broadcast on the Canaries' in-house television and YouTube channels, but is no longer involved with the club.
The former University of East Anglia student commentated on Norwich City under-21 matches between July 2014 and March this year.
The club said he was an unpaid volunteer who was never employed by them, and was only paid expenses.
Mr Wheeler has been charged by Norfolk Police with sexual grooming offences that are said to have taken place in Norfolk between April and October.
Police say the alleged offences are not involved with the national investigation into historical allegations of sexual abuse within football.
Mr Wheeler has been released on bail and is due before magistrates in Ipswich next month.
Summer's coming!published at 10:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Tom Percival
BBC Radio NorthamptonThat's right, folks. Today is the shortest day - the point when the North Pole is tilted furthest from the sun (-23.5 degrees, geometry fans).
And we know the exact time - 10:44am. After that, the days get longer, the nights get shorter and soon it'll be SCORCHIO!
So here are two generic sunny, summer photos to get you in the mood.
No no, don't thank me. You're welcome.
Rise in luxury boat orders since Brexit, company sayspublished at 09:31 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Richard Bond
BBC Look East business correspondentA luxury yacht builder in Norfolk says the EU Referendum has had a positive impact on sales.
Oyster Yachts at Wroxham sells the boats for up to £2.5m each.
David Tydeman from the company says the fall in sterling has made British yachts around 15% cheaper to foreign buyers.
"We've had a great last four months," he said. "We've sold six boats, all to foreign buyers, half to America and half to European buyers.
"They're taking advantage of the exchange rate and it's very clear, our boats have become cheaper to foreign buyers."
Listen: Holder on joining King's Lynn Starspublished at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk sportChris Holder says he's looking forward to a change of scenery and is delighted to sign for King's Lynn Stars.
The Australian was dropped by Poole after almost a decade with the south coast outfit.
The former world champion has signed for The Stars for the inaugural Premiership speedway season and will lead the team in 2017.
Media caption, Former speedway world champion on leaving Poole to become King's Lynn number one
Weather: Outbreaks of rainpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
A rather grey and damp start for most places with outbreaks of rain, although these will be light and patchy.
The middle part of the day should be brighter and drier with some sunshine and a south-westerly breeze.
The evening will bring more rain.
BBC Weather has more local forecasts.
Darts: Webster to meet Whitlock at Ally Pallypublished at 08:14 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Phil Daley
BBC Radio Norfolk sportNorwich's Darren Webster will face Simon Whitlock in the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship after Christmas.
Image source, Getty ImagesWhitlock, a former European Champion, beat German Dragutin Horvat 3-0.
Webster made it through earlier this week with victory over Stephen Bunting.
Hello and welcome to Norfolk Livepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Mariam Issimdar
BBC NewsGood morning. The team is ready to bring you all the latest news, sport, weather and travel across the county.
Don't forget you can keep us posted too. Get in touch via email, Twiiter, external or Facebook, external.
Model village on the market for £500kpublished at 20:08 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
A model village is put up for sale for £500,000.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
Kate Scotter
BBC NewsThat's it for our live updates until 08:00 on Wednesday, but any breaking news will still appear here overnight.
A reminder of our top stories today:
- Hospital improves to get a good rating from the NHS watchdog
- Inquest opens into the death of a councillor in a house fire
- Mervyn King through to the next round of the PDC World Darts Championship after a scare
And we'll leave you with Day 20 of our BBC Local Live: Norfolk advent calendar:
Media caption, BBC Local Live: Norfolk advent calendar, day 20
Weather: A dry chilly night aheadpublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weatherStaying dry this evening with clear skies, allowing a touch of ground frost to develop but becoming milder later as cloud increases from the west.
Outbreaks of light and patchy rain by the early hours of the morning.
Temperatures down to 1C (34F).
Tomorrow will start misty and a bit damp with some patchy rain, easing to bring drier conditions and highs of 10C (50F).
Get your local forecast from BBC Weather.
Turning back the clocks: Preparing the Christmas feastpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
It's not long now until we'll be tucking into our Christmas feasts.
But years ago, it wasn't quite so mechanised.
This photo, taken in December 1911, shows two women and a young boy plucking geese for market on a Norfolk poultry farm.
Image source, Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesHelp shape the vision for coastal townpublished at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
Members of the public will have the chance to help shape a vision for a coastal town for the second time.
Image source, Great Yarmouth Borough CouncilThe draft masterplan for Great Yarmouth, external looks at how the town can be transformed.
It was developed through an initial consultation last summer.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has agreed to consult further in the new year.
A three-week consultation will be held from 9 January.
The council said: "While the Masterplan is a high-level, flexible guide for long-term plans and ambitions, further public consultation is vital to ensure the vision meets the needs and aspirations of communities and is therefore supported by the community."
Church rooms and iron gate targeted by vandalspublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
Vandals strike at All Saints' Church in Dickleburgh:
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End of twitter postTrio safely through to round two of World Darts Championshippublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk sportBradwell's Mervyn King became the third Norfolk based player to win in the first round of the PDC World Darts last night.
The number 22 seed beat Steve West in a deciding set tie-break after West had three darts to win the match.
Image source, Getty ImagesKing joins Steve Beaton, who lives in North Walsham, and Norwich's Darren Webster in the second round which takes place at Alexandra Palace after Christmas.
Our top stories from Norfolk Livepublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
Here are the main stories we have covered so far today on Norfolk Live:
- A popular model village goes on the market for £500,000
- Health watchdog says improvements have been made at James Paget Hospital
- Inquest into death of councillor who died in a house fire opens
Hearing into death of fire cuts campaignerpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
An inquest into the death of a parish councillor who died in a house fire has been opened and adjourned.
Tracey Swann, 46, died after the blaze broke out at her home in Caley Street, Heacham, on 24 September.
She was known as an avid campaigner to save Heacham Fire Station and played a large part in the community.
The inquest will resume next June.
Queen cuts her patron duties, but sticks with local flower showpublished at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
HM The Queen has decided to step down as patron of 25 national organisations and charities, including the Animal Health Trust just down the A11 near Newmarket.
However, she's remaining patron of the Sandringham Flower Show, external.
David Reeve, chairman of the show, said: "The royal family do not take on these roles lightly. They are actively involved and more than just a name on a letterhead.
“In our case the Queen has given us tremendous positive support, not least in letting us use her beautiful estate to host our annual show.”
The picture shows the Minden Band of the Queen's Division at the show in 2009.
Fire family's tragic weekpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
The front of today's Lynn News, external:
Image source, Lynn NewsCommunity shocked at 'mindless damage' at schoolpublished at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2016
A headteacher has spoken of his "disgust" after paint was thrown over a school building and play equipment.
Image source, GoogleThe vandalism happened at Beaupre Community School, external in Outwell, near Downham Market, at some time between 18:00 on Thursday, 15 December and 06:00 on 16 December.
Norfolk Police, external said the offenders also used the poster paint, which was taken from a shed on the site, to write offensive words and pictures on the playground.
Headmaster Owen Rhodes said: "This is a disgusting act of mindless damage. Children should not... be faced with this sort of damage and obscenities.
"This has shocked the local community and I am confident the perpetrators will be identified, however I would ask that if anyone has any information or noticed someone with paint marking on their skin or clothing, to contact police.”
