Crunch time can do funny thingspublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The back page of the Norwich Evening News, external : Howson hopeful the Canaries' promotion campaign isn't done yet.
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Crunch time can do funny thingspublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Image source, ArchantIt was carnagepublished at 16:23 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The front of the Norwich Evening News, external : Norwich people tell of being caught up in Westminster terror attack:
Image source, ArchantOpportunity to find out about joining the police forcepublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
If you've ever considered a career as a police officer, there's now a chance to find out exactly what it involves.
Norfolk Constabulary is holding a Facebook Live Q & A, external session at 19:30, with an opportunity to talk to serving student officers about any aspect of joining the force.
It's part of a recruitment drive, highlighting the reality of being part of the police service.
Long-running battle over wind turbines continuespublished at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
North Norfolk District Council, external is to apply to the High Court to quash a decision to allow two wind turbines to be built.
The long-running battle is over a 66m (216ft) turbine in Bodham, and one for 78m (256ft) in Hempstead, near Holt.
A number of decisions have been made over the years, the latest of which saw the council's refusal for planning permission for the two schemes overturned.
Council leader Tom Fitzpatrick says they're "in agreement with the vast majority of the local community... the proposed windfarms would detract from the unique landscape of this beautiful area and destroy its tranquility."
Woman trapped in own home by 'cuckoo' drug dealerspublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Alex Dunlop
BBC Look EastOperation Gravity doesn't only target drug dealers, it's also tackling the problem of "cuckoo-ing".
This is what happens when dealers take over the homes of vulnerable people, and force them to help.
I caught up with one victim, following this morning's police raids. To protect her, the woman cannot be identified.
The dealers had taken over her home, after she'd been introduced to them by a friend. She told me she can't tell them to leave, because they won't listen to her.
"They treat it as though it's not your flat, they take over your home. I got threatened with a big knife... if I phoned the police, they'd have put my windows through; knocked down the door.
"I'm trapped... I don't go out, I'm too paranoid... if I go out, I've got to go with somebody, I'm too paranoid to go out on my own."
Blast from the past: Steam train passes through Lincolnpublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Melvyn Prior
Presenter, BBC Radio LincolnshireA British Railways Standard Class 4MT came through Lincoln today while on a journey from the National Railway Museum in York.
The 60-year-old locomotive is heading to the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham and the glorious weather has made for some fantastic photos.
Thanks to Graham Lightfoot for sending them in.
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Image source, Graham LightfootDrugs raids 'went as planned'published at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Alex Dunlop
BBC Look EastEarlier we told you about those morning raids on several Norwich properties, as part of Norfolk Police's Operation Gravity, targeting illegal drug dealing.
I caught up with Ch Insp Nick Paling, who told me the raids had gone "as planned" and the properties had been entered "safely and rapidly".
They have to be careful, because of the danger from syringes and needles.
Image source, Norfolk policeBut what happens now?
"A step-by-step search of each property will be carried out, using a specialist drugs dog, then officers will do a fingertip search.
"The information here is crack cocaine and heroin... mobile phones, money, weapons as well."
Pictures: Drugs raid in Norwichpublished at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
We've just received these pictures of the police raid on premises in William White Place, Norwich, which took place earlier this morning.
It was part of Norfolk Police's ongoing Operation Gravity, which aims to crack down on drug-related crime, and to support vulnerable people who are taken advantage of by drug dealers.
Six people, including one woman, were arrested in this morning's raids.
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Sunny spells but feeling chillypublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
A dry and bright afternoon, with some sunny spells.
A brisk north easterly wind will develop, making it feel cool.
Temperatures reaching 11C (52F).
For more detail where you are, visit BBC Weather .
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Drug dealers targeted in police raidspublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Police have carried out a series of raids on properties in Norwich earlier this morning as part of Operation Gravity - their crackdown on drug-related crime.
Six arrests were made, including two men and a woman, for the possession of Class A drugs with the intent to supply.
The raids, on flats near Bishop Bridge Road, began just before 09:00, and continued for several hours. Along with drugs paraphernalia, officers also discovered a machete and a ball-bearing gun
Terror attacks won't deter coach driverpublished at 13:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
A coach driver who was in Westminster just minutes before yesterday's terror attack says it won't stop him going to London.
Brett Grant, who lives on the north Norfolk coast, is a driver for National Express and goes to the capital every day.
Mr Grant was heading towards London Bridge and describes seeing police cars, ambulances, armed response vehicles as well as officers "with SAS-like ski masks" racing to the scene.
"You see armed police on the streets every day and you know they're prepared... but I don't think they were prepared for what happened... they don't expect people to get run over, police officers being stabbed."
The coach driver says he'll keep going back to London, as it's his job - and the terrorists haven't won.
Quote MessageI'll be aware of what happened yesterday but life does go on... for people who are going today or next week, security is good, there's police on the streets, it could happen anywhere in the country... they haven't won."
Brett Grant
MP: London attack was a "distortion of faith"published at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Andrew Sinclair
BBC Look East political correspondentNorfolk MP George Freeman has told MPs that those behind yesterday's terror attack in London practised a "distorted faith" which must be defeated.
Speaking in the Commons, the Mid Norfolk MP described being evacuated along with other MPs and staff to Westminster Abbey.
Image source, PA"In a stunning moment, people from left and right, people from Muslim, Hindu, Christian faiths and none, gathered in sanctuary "
He said that what happened yesterday "isn't an act of faith, it is a distortion of faith and it is in the strength of all of our faiths coming together that we will defend the values we cherish."
Greater Anglia warn of delays on main linepublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
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End of X post 2City Hall to be lit up in red, white and bluepublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
A minute's silence was held across the country at 09:33 to commemorate the victims of yesterday's terror attack on Parliament .
The time was chosen in honour of murdered police officer Keith Palmer's shoulder number - 933.
This tweet, from Norfolk Police, shows how one member of the public appreciates their contribution to the community.
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End of X post 2Top six dream is still alive for the Canariespublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
City have secured unlikely play-off place before and can again - the back page of the Eastern Daily Press, external today.
Image source, ArchantEd clears his wardrobe out for charity, againpublished at 11:36 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
East Anglia's Children's Hospices, external is in line for another boost to its funds, with the latest donation of clothing donated by our very own Ed Sheeran.
Image source, East Anglia's Children's HospicesThe clothing, which includes tops he's been pictured in alongside fellow musician Taylor Swift (who has been spotted in a Suffolk pub with Sheeran), will be auctioned in phases on eBay, external from today until 23 April.
The most recent auction of Ed's clothing, four months ago, raised more than £8,000 for the charity, which runs hospices in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Hundreds of child sex offences in Norfolkpublished at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local LiveThe number of child sex offences recorded in Norfolk has fallen slightly.
Figures obtained by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) show 697 recorded crimes against children in 2015-16, compared to 774 for the previous year.
The offences include include rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation.
A total of 138 of these crimes were against children under the age of 10, including 11 against children who were too young to attend primary school.
The figures don't reflect the national trend, which the NSPCC says show an increase in the number of offences, external recorded by police.
Murdered police officer 'an absolute hero'published at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Great Yarmouth MP and minister for policing, Brandon Lewis, has praised the police for protecting the public and Parliament during yesterday's terror attack in London .
Mr Lewis says officers were "literally running into a dangerous situation" while ensuring others were getting away from it safely.
Quote MessageIt highlights what a phenomenal job our police do... it's a huge credit to them. Our thoughts are with the families of all of those injured... PC Keith Palmer is just an absolute hero."
Brandon Lewis MP
MP praises emergency servicespublished at 10:59 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The MP for Suffolk Coastal has praised the response of the emergency services during yesterday's terror attack in London .
Image source, Getty ImagesTherese Coffey (Conservative) said: "The police were there straight away.
"Obviously this police officer gave up his life defending Parliament, but security did work.
"To that end, I want to pay tribute to the police on a wider scale.
"The emergency services were excellent in their response and the people I feel the most sorry for in some ways are the tourists and others who were just going about their normal business on Westminster Bridge."
A father, a husband, a police officer, a heropublished at 10:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The front page of the Eastern Daily Press, external today pays tribute to the officer killed in the London terror attack:
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