Kate Williams
BBC Local Live

The man accused of murdering Weybread couple Peter and Sylvia Stuart has been shown pictures of Ali Qazimaj and himself, and denied that he was the same person.

As part of the defendant's cross examination at Ipswich Crown Court, he was shown a number of documents with the name Vital Dapi on them and he denied that some had been "overwritten" in places to change numbers and letters and names and dates.

He also denied he was the person who travelled from Dover to Luxembourg but instead was trafficked from Athens to Luxembourg, claiming he went through a number of other countries.

The court has now adjourned for lunch.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

It's the fifth week of darts Premier League, external  with Suffolk's Peter Wright (pictured) up against Adrian Lewis in Exeter.

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The 46-year-old from Mendham's currently fourth in the table, with two wins, a draw and a defeat so far. 

The match of the round is between former world champions Gary Anderson and Phil Taylor. 

Current world number one Michael van Gerwen misses out with a back injury so Dave Chisnall will play twice in his absence.

Jill Bennett
BBC Radio Norfolk

A King's Lynn primary school has gone from being in special measures to outstanding in consecutive Ofsted inspections, external .

Inspectors who visited Eastgate Primary, external last month said the children responded to the high aspirations everyone at the school has for them, and praised headteacher Linda Hothersall for her work with the pupils.

Mrs Hothersall says everyone has worked really hard to improve the school, and it's paid off. 

The pupils are also described as "impeccably well behaved" and eager to learn. 

Eastgate, which is run by the College of West Anglia Academy Trust, is the first school in Norfolk to have achieved the leap in status. 

Tickets for this year's Norfolk and Norwich Festival, external have gone on sale.

The programme of events runs from 12 to 28 May at locations in Norwich and across the county.

The artistic offerings include music, dance, outdoor theatre, circus and theatre.

A specialist service for people with suspected first episode of psychosis is to expand, after receiving an additional £1.2m funding from Norfolk's five clinical commissioning groups (CCGs).

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, external  (NSFT) will extend its Early Intervention in Pyschosis Service next month, and will care for people aged 14-65.

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Previously, patients aged between 35 and 65 with suspected psychosis would be referred to the NSFT's adult service which doesn't offer an early intervention approach.

It's expected the service will see an increase of around 25% patients each year.

Extra staff are being recruited for the service, which rolls out to patients on 1 April.

It'll become brighter through the afternoon, with some sunshine breaking through, and winds easing.

Temperatures will peak at 9C (48F).

The fine spring weather isn't likely to continue, with a wet and windy forecast for Friday and Saturday, with the odd bright spells.

If the winter feels especially long for you, take a look at these stats from Dan Holley which show it's been milder than average:

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

It's the 20th anniversary of World Book Day, aimed at encouraging children to own and read a book.

This year, popular authors, like Dame Jacqueline Wilson and David Walliams, have written a book which children can get free in exchange for a £1 book token.

But what was your favourite childhood book? Mine was Stig of the Dump, by Clive King... a quick straw poll round the office reveals the following answers:

• Nanette chose Charlotte's Web, by American author E B White
• Nic opted for Pippi Longstocking, written by Astrid Lindgren
• Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree was Louise's choice, and it's now being enjoyed by her daughter Freya
• Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl, was the favourite of both Ben and Jon, and also a favourite of Jon's son Bobby. Ben will read it to 16-month-old Alex in a few years time.

Which book did you enjoy reading? Any maybe you're reading it to your children now? Click on the Get Involved button at the top of the page and let us know.

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Norwich Evening News

The front page of today's Norwich Evening News, external : Former Norwich midfielder tells of positive impact of opening up on mental health issues.

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Norwich Evening News

The back page of the Norwich Evening News, external today: Murphy aims to make sure Canaries rise to the task of catching Owls.

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The organisation that oversees police standards, external has rated Norfolk's constabulary overall as "good" for how well the force keeps people safe and reduces crime.

The force was also awarded an "outstanding" grade for how effective it is at preventing crime and tackling anti-social behaviour.

The HMIC report says:

• The force has achieved large reductions in the rate of anti-social behaviour in the county  
• Crime investigations are conducted to a high standard, and officers ensure evidence is collected and preserved effectively
• It needs to take action to reduce the backlog of crimes awaiting closure
• Processes to track and arrest outstanding suspects and people who are wanted are very good 
• The force is good at protecting those who are vulnerable from harm and supporting victims  
• It has one of the highest domestic abuse arrest rates and it prosecutes more domestic abuse offences than any other force in England and Wales 
• It is in a state of readiness to respond to an attack requiring an armed response, and reviewed this following the attacks in Paris in October 2015

The report also says Norfolk Constabulary "identifies and monitors those who pose the greatest risk to the community very well and it prepares thoroughly to manage the behaviour of dangerous offenders and sex offenders".

Earlier this week, Norfolk's chief constable, who's the Police Chiefs' Council lead for child protection, said lower level child sex offenders should be given  rehabilitation instead of a prison  sentence.

You can read the  full report here, external :

Eastern Daily Press

Cromer's Liam Walsh looks certain to make his first world title challenge in England this summer - the back page of the Eastern Daily Press, external today:

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Eastern Daily Press

The N&N has overpaid almost £3m to the company which built and maintains it - but no-one will say today if that cash has been returned. That's the story on the front page of the Eastern Daily Press, external today:

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Not picking up your dog's mess is more important than Brexit, according to one North Norfolk councillor.

Nigel Pearce says owning a dog and letting it do its business in a public play area is as socially unacceptable as using a mobile phone in a car, or drink-driving.

One park in Cromer is repeatedly contaminated with dog mess, and North Norfolk District Council is now asking for help in identifying those  dog walkers who don't clean up, external  after their pet.  

"It's very important," Mr Pearce said. "Probably more important to local people than what's happened in Westminster with Brexit, because it affects their lives every day.

"Should a child come home with muck on their shoes or clothes, their mother, father, family will be very angry because of the time, the offence and the possible risk of catching an infection." 

Norwich City striker Carlton Morris signs a new three-and-a-half-year contract with the Championship side.

We've all seen it, we've probably all stepped in it, but now a community in Cromer is being asked to report people who don't pick up their dog poo.

Fearns Field, in Suffield Park, has been identified as a "dog poo hotspot", with dogs fouling an area popular with children and sports players.

North Norfolk District Council has now stepped in, with officers patrolling the venue through the day, spraying recent fouling in white to help identify it to unsuspected members of the public.

The council says it doesn't have enough people to cover every foot of the roads and park, day and night, so is asking residents to  report dog walkers who don't pick up their poop, external .  

A  woman who was responding to a message about a lost puppy was one of more than a dozen motorists stopped by Norfolk Police yesterday for using their mobile phones at the wheel.

Another offender was a driving instructor who was using her phone while teaching a learner driver. 

When stopped by officers on Boundary Road, Norwich, she was texting with her phone in one hand while holding a coffee in the other.

Officers carried out the patrols in the city on the day tougher penalties were introduced for phone usage.

In addition to handing out 13 tickets, two tickets were also issued for seatbelt officers, one for no MoT and three for driving without a licence.

Charities like Brain Tumour Research, external are pushing the government to spend more money on trying to find out what causes these cancers and how better to treat them.

Its spokesman Hugh Adams says one reason it has not attracted the same investment into research like other cancers, such as bowel and breast, is because they don't have long-term survivors. 

"The other charities have made progress in research, and you get more investment to get more progress and that momentum hasn't happened with brain tumours," he said.

Currently 86% of the burden of financing brain tumour research falls to charities, Mr Adams explains.

Last year the charity set up an e-petition, which got over 120,000 signatures and triggered a report by the government's petitions committee to look into funding for brain tumour research.

A singer who had several top 40 hits says he's living "the worst nightmare you can't wake up from".

Two weeks ago, Kenny Thomas's four-year-old daughter Christina was diagnosed with a brain tumour that may be inoperable.

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Soul singer Kenny, external had eight hits including Thinking About Your Love which reached #4 and he now lives in Norfolk.

He's turned to crowdfunding on the internet to try and pay for the treatment that could save or prolong her life. 

He's rejected chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the inoperable tumour, because of the suffering he says his daughter would go through, and is currently researching "non-harmful" private procedures in the United States and Mexico.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

After a chilly and cloudy start, it will gradually turn brighter with some sunny spells.

There's a chance of a few light showers, but the day will be mostly dry.

Temperatures reaching 9C (48F).

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Welcome to Thursday's Norfolk Live.

Despite being kept awake most of the night by blustery winds and rain, the Norfolk Live team is here, wide awake and ready to bring you the latest news from around the county.

Will you need your umbrella today? Elizabeth Rizzini has the answer shortly.