Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

A 71-year-old man has been assaulted after a failed robbery. 

It happened at about 23:30 near to the footpath in Castle Meadow where the victim was approached by two other men.

They assaulted him, causing him to fall to the floor and sustain injuries to his ribs. 

A taxi driver who witnessed the incident shouted at the suspects who then made off. 

Officers are keen to trace the driver of the taxi, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who has information concerning it. 

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

More now on the trial looking into the murder of Steve Stannard, who was fatally stabbed at his flat in Bowers Avenue in Norwich last November.

Giving evidence, Eddie Stannard revealed that two days before his brother's killing, a London drug gang moved into the flat they shared together. 

Mr Stannard told Norwich Crown Court that one of the men had a "long knife with a white handle". 

He said the men were part of a London based gang who were dealing out of an address in the King's Street area before moving to his flat. 

Hassiem Baqir from Thornton Heath, London denies murdering Steve Stannard. 

Two other men have appeared in court. Veron Antonio from London denies supplying heroin and cocaine and assisting an offender while Jamil Theo Carrol, 28, of no fixed address, denies assisting an offender. 

The trial is continuing. 

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

The twin brother of a man who died after being stabbed has told a court that a London drug gang moved into his home and used it as a base to trade crack cocaine and heroin in Norwich.

Steve Stannard, 37, died after being stabbed through the heart at a flat in Bowers Avenue last November.

Giving evidence at Norwich Crown Court, Eddie Stannard, 38, revealed they were both addicted to crack cocaine and herioin when they were approached by London suppliers to allow their flat be used as a base.

In return the brothers, who acted as local drug runners, were paid in "shots" of heroin and crack cocaine.

Three men are charged in connection with Steve Stannard's death. 

Hassiem Baqir, 19, of Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, London, denies murder. 

Veron Antonio, 24, of Green Lane, Morden, London, denies supplying heroin and cocaine and assisting an offender .

A third person, Jamil Theo Carrol, 28, of no fixed address, also denies assisting an offender.

The case is continuing. 

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

The sister of a man from Clacton who's been missing for two weeks and was last sighted in Dickleburgh says it has been an "awful" time for his family.

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Diana Mays says her brother, Nigel Kedar, aged 52, has a young son who he's devoted to and "for him not to be there it's not right."

The family don't know why he came to Norfolk, she said. 

Ms Mays says the emergency services have been very good and are in regular contact but the family "just want him found." 

"His disappearence is not like him at all," said Ms Mays.

"We just want him home as a family," she added. 

Norfolk Police say Mr Kedar was last seen walking along the A140 corridor through Dickleburgh towards Ipswich.

Alex Dunlop
BBC Look East

Stealth fighter jets worth more than £100m each are set to be seen over East Anglia's skies.

The US Air Force has said its new F-35 jets will be taking part in a three-week training exercise.

Considered to be the world's most advanced warplane, the jets can fly at more than 1,000mph (1,609kph).

They arrived at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk at the weekend for their first ever overseas deployment. 

A 26-year-old man will face a trial in June accused of the murder of Kerri McAuley in Norwich.

A jury is considering its verdict at an inquest into the death of a schizophrenic patient who died from a heart attack.

Neil Jewell's inquest started three weeks ago at Ipswich Coroner's Court.

The 42-year-old from Norwich died at a pyschiatric intensive care unit at Ipswich Hospital in January 2014.

He was sectioned under the Mental Health Act at the time. 

We'll bring you more on this story as we get it.

Jay Lawrence
BBC Radio Norfolk

Dereham Town manager Matt Henman will stand down from his role at the end of the season after nine years in charge. 

His reign will come to an end this weekend when the Magpies welcome Tilbury to Aldiss Park in the final game of the Ryman North season. 

During his tenure, Dereham have won the Norfolk Senior Cup and been promoted to the Ryman North. 

"It's been coming for a while to be honest...It's just been a case of me deciding whether I had the same motivition and desire to do another season.

"I had a brilliant time at the club, I've enjoyed every minute of it. I'm really proud of what's been achieved during my time as manager.

"I can definitely leave thinking the club's in a better position and better state.

"I felt it was the right time for the club to move on and someone else to come in with renewed energy and vigor to take the club forward."

Jay Lawrence
BBC Radio Norfolk

Norfolk scrum-half Ben Youngs has been included in the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of New Zealand.

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The Leicester Tiger was a big part of England's recent Six Nations title win, and was expected to be confirmed in Warren Gatland's 37 man Lions team.

Youngs lined up for Holt RFC early in his career. 

Jay Lawrence
BBC Radio Norfolk

Former Norwich City boss Alex Neil says he regrets not off-loading some of his older players last summer. 

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The 35-year-old was sacked in February after a poor run of form which saw The Canaries go from first to eighth in The Championship.

The Scot, who was speaking to BBC Scotland in an in depth interview, says many of his team were no longer at their peak, and perhaps should have moved on.

"We needed to start afresh. A lot of players had been there for longer than five years. 

"I think 13 of the 24 players in the first team squad were over 30 [years old], and when we went up last time they were 28, which is significantly different. That's arguably when you're in your peak for a player.

"The one thing I probably blame myself for is in the summer I re-signed all the players to get us promoted, because they had in the past. 

"What I probably should have done was take more time and look to alter some of the squad at that stage, which I didn't do."

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

A man accused of murdering a mother-of-two has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Kerri McAuley, 32, (pictured right) was found dead at a property in Southalls Way, Norwich, on 8 January. 

Joe Storey, 26, (pictured left) of Murrells Court in Norwich, appeared at the city's crown court earlier and denied the charge.

A post-mortem examination was inconclusive, but officers have said Ms McAuley may have been subjected to a "severe blunt force assault".

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Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

...for the local elections.

With the local elections less than three weeks away, Norfolk residents are being encouraged to decide how they plan to cast their vote. 

Anyone who cannot attend a polling station can opt for a proxy vote, which means that they can appoint someone they trust to vote on their behalf. 

Residents can apply for a proxy vote if:

• They are unable to go to the polling station for one particular election - for example, if they are away on holiday
• They have a physical condition that means they cannot go to the polling station on election day
• Their employment means that they cannot go to the polling station on election day
• Their attendance on an educational course means that they cannot go to the polling station on election day
• They are a British citizen living overseas
• They are a crown servant or a member of Her Majesty's Armed Forces

Voters have until 25 April to apply, via forms available to download, external or by calling the elections office at their district council.

County council elections, external take place on 4 May. 

Eastern Daily Press

The back page of the EDP, external:

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Eastern Daily Press

The front page of the EDP, external: 

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Nanette Aldous
BBC Radio Norfolk

Twelve people are to lose their jobs at a distribution centre in King's Lynn as a result of the fashion retailer Jaeger going into administration. 

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The clothing firm went into administration last week and 20 stores on the high street are set to close.

Acoss the UK, 165 people working in Jaeger's  shops will lose their jobs according to AlixPartners which is overseeing the closures. 

"Following consultation with all appropriate stakeholders it has become apparent that the operating costs of a number of stores are financially unviable given the company's difficulties. 

"We can confirm that all employees at these stores will be paid for the duration of the process," the firm said. 

In the east the brand has a store in Cambridge where it employs 11 staff. 

Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson died in 2012 after suffering from Alzheimer's.

Whether you're running an international championship race or out for a weekly jog, we all have a reason to run.

In London Marathon week, BBC Sport is launching the #IRunFor campaign for the 2017 summer of athletics.

Find out more about the campaign here and follow the London Marathon on the BBC Sport website from 08:30 BST on Sunday.

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

A man who was resuscitated 16 times has been fundraising for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn and the paramedics' service to thank them for saving his life after he had a heart attack.

Image source, Whitby family

Trevor Whitby says it meant a great deal to meet the people who treated him.

"If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be here now. It was very emotional to meet them," he said.

Tim Addicott
BBC Radio Norfolk

Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Colleges are merging today. 

They're becoming part of East Coast College and an official ceremony to mark the merger will take place this afternoon. 

The colleges say they hope by pooling resources it will lead to improved facilities and resources for students. 

Tim Addicott
BBC Radio Norfolk

The formal go-ahead for a General Election on 8 June should be passed in the Commons later. 

And in the eastern region, the North Norfolk constituency is seen as a battleground in the county. 

The seat is currently held by Lib Dem MP Norman Lamb. 

His party wants to remain in Europe and has called for a second referendum, but last year the majority of his constituents voted to leave. 

Dr Chris Hanretty, external, a politics academic at the University of East Anglia, says despite that conflict Mr Lamb should be able to hold his seat.  

"You might think that "remain" stance may hurt Norman Lamb in a "leave" voting constituency. 

"Having said that, if the argument is that Theresa May needs an enhanced majority to stop these saboteurs I think a lot of people will be thinking 'Saboteurs?That nice Mr Lamb?'. So I don't see him losing his seat."