Summary

  • 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

Live Reporting

  1. Hospital 'makes improvements', says health watchdog

    Safety standards at the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston have improved, according to a health watchdog.

    James Paget Hospital

    The Care Quality Commission had previously said maternity and surgery units, plus care of young people, were unsafe and required improved.

    But inspectors found that these areas have improved when they returned to the hospital on 16 and 17 August.

    In the report published today, they said staff now learn from incidents and report any concerns. 

    A new children's outpatients unit has been opened and 18 new midwives have been taken on. However, they still said that there were not enough staff.  

    The overall rating of the hospital is "good".

  5. Police crack down on drug offences

    Norfolk Police are cracking down on drug crime as part of Operation Gravity. 

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  6. Town sees greatest jump in property values

    A town in south Norfolk has seen the biggest jump in property values nationally over the year, according to figures.

    Diss

    Zoopla said homes in Diss have increased in value by 16.2% since January, taking the average house price to £305,896.

    East Anglia was the region with the greatest property price growth, the website said.

    It said house prices in the east had increased by 11.56% and the average home now costs £358,401.

    Lawrence Hall, a spokesman for Zoopla, said: "This year has certainly been a historic year, with the events of the past six months giving rise to potential political uncertainty. 

    "However, the property market - it seems - remains resilient and property values across Britain have continued to grow."

  7. Model village on the market for £500k

    Nic Rigby
    BBC News

    A popular model village has been put up for sale for £500,000.

    Merrivale Model VillageHSR Photography

    The owners of Merrivale Model Village in Great Yarmouth, Peter Williamson, 53, and Shirley Whelan, are retiring after running it since 2004. 

    They said they will be sad to wave goodbye, but it was "it was time to step back". 

    Mr Williamson said: "We have had a fantastic year with a record number of visitors - 3,100 on one day alone."

    The model village first opened in the early 1960s.

  8. Greater Anglia warn of cancellation from Liverpool Street

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  9. Car catches fire on Acle straight

    The Acle straight was closed for an hour on Monday evening after a car caught fire.

    Acle straight fireNorfolk Police

    The vehicle was on fire in a lay by on the A47, near to the Acle roundabout, on the Norwich-bound carriageway.

    Emergency services were called to the scene at about 19:20.

    No one was injured. 

  10. Tuesday's weather: Mainly dry with some spells of sunshine

    Kate Kinsella
    BBC Look East weather

    The cloud will break up gradually, followed by some decent spells of sunshine.

    It should be dry, although there is a chance the west of the region could get one of two showers later.

    Top temperature ranging from 4C to 7C (39C - 45F).

    Watch my full regional forecast here:

    For a more detailed forecast where you are, visit BBC Weather.

  11. Good morning from Norfolk Live

    Good morning on this chilly December morning.

    We'll be bringing you news of which Norfolk town has seen the greatest property price growth nationally and a fire which closed the Acle straight.

    But first, let's take a look at the weather forecast.

    North Walsham

  12. Our live coverage today:

    Caroline Kingdon
    BBC Local Live

    Our regular news updates have now ended for the day, but any breaking stories will appear here.

    These are some of the stories we've brought you today:

    Our Christmas countdown continues, with day 19 of the Norfolk Live advent calendar.

    Day 19 of the advent calendar

  13. Random gifts of kindness

    'Tis the season to be jolly... and loving gifts will be scattered across Norfolk this week bringing smiles to the faces of strangers. 

    The little acts of kindness are the brainchild of Trish Abbott (pictured below with husband Phil), who launched the Facebook group Random Gifts Across the World from her Reedham home three years ago.

    Stones and wood, with painted pictures of birdsTrish Abbott

    This week she will be leaving her creations, of painted stones and decorated wood, in a variety of surprising places, including trees, coffee shops, and restaurants.

    A painted stone hanging in a gift bag on a treeTrish Abbott

    Mrs Abbott, 62, says there's "so much horrid news around at the moment, that it's lovely to make people smile".

    The site now has more than 1,600 members across the world, including Australia, the United States and Brazil, as well as across the UK and Europe.

    Trish Abbott and husband Phil making the little giftsTrish Abbott

    It feels like being a naughty school child, sneakily leaving something somewhere and walking away. I have sat quietly and watched people finding the gifts... seeing their reaction is priceless."

    Trish Abbott

  14. Help for family of fire-damaged home

    Jill Bennett
    BBC Radio Norfolk

    A family whose home in west Norfolk was badly damaged by fire at the weekend say they're overwhelmed by the help they have been given by local people.

    Sarah Harrington and her two children Rebecca and Sam had to get out of the Terrington St Clement house in their nightclothes when the blaze broke out between 23:00 and midnight on Saturday. 

    Her brother James Wood, who was staying there, also got out, but had to go to hospital after breathing in smoke.

    Sarah says they've lost "pretty much everything", but neighbours have rallied round, donating bags of clothes, and toys and presents for the children.

    The housein Terrington St Clement, with boarded-up top window

    The fire came only days after their mother, who was the tenant of the housing association home, had died unexpectedly. 

    James Wood has now been found a flat by Freebridge Community Housing. Sarah is hoping they will be able to help her find a home as well.

  15. Weather: Cold night and drizzle tomorrow morning

    Julie Reinger
    BBC Look East weather

    It’ll be a cloudy night with a few showers and some clear intervals. 

    Some patchy mist and frost is likely, with temperatures in rural spots possibly dropping down close to freezing (32F).

    weather

    After a cloudy, misty start, with some drizzle in places, Tuesday should be largely dry with bright or sunny spells developing, and a high of 7C (45F).

    There are more details on the BBC Weather website.

  16. 'Don't come to hospital' if you have symptons of Norovirus

    Visitors are being urged to stay away from the James Paget University Hospital if they have symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea.

    Several wards are affected by an outbreak of Norovirus, known as the "winter vomiting bug".

    The hospital in Gorleston advises anyone with symptoms to contact the Infection Control Team if their visit to the hospital is unavoidable. 

    James Paget Hospital, Gorleston, Norfolk

  17. A fines city...

    Norwich Evening News

    Motorists have paid out more than £400,000 in 10 months for driving in bus lanes - the front page of the Norwich Evening News:

    Front page of the Norwich Evening NewsArchant

  18. Prison riots followed 'staffing warnings'

    A series of prison riots followed repeated warnings about low staffing levels across the estate, a watchdog says.

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  19. Canaries can take fan flak - Jonny

    Norwich Evening News

    Howson ready to win over boo-boys to get season back on track - the back page of Monday's Norwich Evening News:

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  20. Festive auction of 200 turkeys

    Dozens of people flocked to Aylsham this morning to bag a bird for their Christmas dinner.

    The annual poultry auction has been held at Keys for 63 years, and is popular with farmers and producers alike. Unlike your supermarket product, buyers have to remove feet, head and gut their bird.

    Keys director Kevin Lines says the sale marks the start of the festive season as far as they're concerned. 

    Turkey auction at Keys, Aylsham