1. Patient safety 'not compromised' by high demandpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 19 October 2017

    More now on our story of the two Norfolk hospitals which had to bring in extra beds because of high demand.

    A BBC investigation has shown that the Queen Elizabeth in King's Lynn and the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) in Gorleston had 100% of their beds occupied in the past three months.

    Graham Wilde, chief executive of the JPUH, says patient safety hasn't been compromised.

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    I think we have a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and other support staff who work hard to ensure that patient safety is our paramount concern. I can reassure people that, on the whole, we'd rather breach targets than jeopardise patient safety."

    Graham Wilde, James Paget University Hospital

  2. Relive Norwich's win over Ipswichpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 19 October 2017

    Relive Norwich's 1-0 win over Ipswich in the East Anglian derby as it happened.

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  3. Flying Scotsman repairs continuepublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 19 October 2017

    The Flying Scotsman remains in Peterborough this morning so repair works can continue.

    The locomotive developed a fault yesterday during a "Cathedrals Express" trip between Ely and Norwich.

    Flying ScotsmanImage source, PA

    The company behind the tour, Steam Dreams Rail, say it was due to a fault in the "hot axle box".

    "It's not currently clear if the fault will be fixed in time for the trips on Saturday," they added.

    Flying Scotsman being repairedImage source, PA

    The train is due to travel from Norwich to Ipswich and back on Saturday morning, then from Norwich to London King's Cross in the afternoon.

    Whatever happens the trips will take place, but with "an alternative steam locomotive" if the Flying Scotsman can't be fixed in time, they company explained.

  4. Appeal as unidentified woman is rescued from UEA lakepublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 19 October 2017

    Police are appealing for help in identifying a woman who was rescued from a lake at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich.

    Officers were called to the campus shortly after 14:30 yesterday, following concerns for the safety of the woman.

    She was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.

    Looking across the lake at the universityImage source, N Chadwick/Geograph

    She is said to be in her 40s or 50s, of medium build with short dark greying hair, wearing dark blue jeans and a grey long sleever top with a sequin pattern on the front.

    Efforts to identify her have been unsuccessful, and no personal belongings where found other than a key attached to a red Cath Kidston key ring.

  5. Hospitals under pressurepublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 19 October 2017

    Two of Norfolk's hospitals have had to bring in extra beds because of high demand.

    Between June and September, the Queen Elizabeth in King's Lynn and the James Paget in Gorleston, were continuously operating close to 100% bed capacity.

    Both had to open extra emergency beds.

    James Paget University Hospital

    The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital says it was never operating at more than 95% bed occupancy over the summer months.

    They say they're prepared for peaks in demand throughout the year.

  6. Feisty dove sees off strangerspublished at 06:13 British Summer Time 19 October 2017

    The bird has been known to pursue postal workers delivering to houses in Long Stratton, Norfolk.

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  7. Help to identify lake rescue womanpublished at 21:37 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Police hope someone knows the female pulled from the University of East Anglia lake.

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  8. Mental health trust board members resignpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Two members of the board of a "failing" mental health trust placed in special measures resign.

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  9. Plea for 999 workers to jump food queuespublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    A woman hopes to persuade national food outlets to let 999 workers jump to the front of queues.

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  10. Fault halts Flying Scotsman's journeypublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Thousands of people were expected to try to see the famous locomotive at it steamed towards Norwich.

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  11. Flying Scotsman fault 'very unusual'published at 16:42 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Flying Scotsman at PeterboroughImage source, PA

    The travel company behind Flying Scotsman's unsuccessful 'Cathedrals Express' trip from Ely to Norwich today says the locomotive "developed a fault" earlier and had to stop at Peterborough.

    In a statement, the Steam Dreams Rail co. said: "Flying Scotsman developed a fault with its hot axel box on the right hand driving wheel, which was discovered at Peterborough.

    "Unfortunately this means the locomotive is a failure, and the Cathedrals Express will be hauled instead by a vintage diesel locomotive this evening.

    "Steam locomotives need 24 hours preparation so a failure like this during the day leaves us no choice but to run with diesel as the extent of the hotbox cannot be assessed until the locomotive has returned to a depot.

    "This is a very unusual occurrence in the middle of a journey and only the second time the Flying Scotsman has had any problems since its return in January 2016.

    "We are extremely sorry for the disappointment that this will cause to both our passengers and onlookers."

    Flying Scotsman at PeterboroughImage source, PA
  12. Flying Scotsman halted at Peterborough 'due to failure'published at 16:13 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Flying Scotsman, which was due to travel to Norwich this evening, has broken down, the British Transport Police (BTP) said.

    Thousands of people were expected to try to see the famous locomotive as it travelled from Ely at 17:30 to Norwich, due to arrive at 19:00.

    It left Lincolnshire this morning.

    However, BTP, external said it would travel no further than Peterborough "due to a failure".

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    There had been fears there would be trespassers getting on to the tracks after serious incidents last year, but the BTP said there had been no issues.

  13. 'Rare' shark sighting in North Seapublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Basking sharks prefer Britain's western waters and are not usually found off the east coast.

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  14. Carabao Cup - Man City & Arsenal edge past Championship opponentspublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Reaction as Man City beat Wolves on penalties, Arsenal beat Norwich and Bristol City hammer Palace in the Carabao Cup.

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  15. Rocky quote manager inspires schoolpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Pupil, 10, receives reply after asking Norwich City boss Daniel Farke for a motivational quote.

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  16. Boy receives motivational message from Canaries coachpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    A Young Norwich City fan is inspiring his school friends after asking the Canaries head coach for a motivational message.

    Finn Harper, 10, sent a letter to Daniel Farke asking for an inspirational quote he could put up at his school.

    To his delight, Farke responded quickly with a quote from the film Rocky IV.

    Finn with quoteImage source, Harper Family

    Finn told BBC Radio Norfolk: "I thought it would be a good idea as I'd just been elected sport captain at school.

    "I wrote to Norwich City and asked for an inspirational quote and a week later I got a reply. I was amazed."

    Finn's Father, Stuart, added: "Football coaches and players often get a bad name for earning lots of money and not doing much else, but it's nice for them to put something back in.

    "Just a few words for the kids will probably really inspire them."

    The quote is now framed and up on the school wall.

  17. Expansion plans for Norwich Airport Industrial Estatepublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Norwich Airport's industrial estate could be set for expansion, quadrupling its income for its council owners, if plans get the go-ahead today.

    Norwich Airport Industrial EstateImage source, Google

    A hotel, 'innovation centre', student rooms, business units and offices could be built if Norfolk County Council approves a recommendation, external to redevelop the site.

    More than 30 homes could also be built on part of the site.

    The estate currently generates about £1m in rent for its joint owners, Norwich City Council and Norfolk County Council, but it's hoped the new proposal could boost their income by another £3m.

  18. Man assaulted after stopping to help womanpublished at 10:50 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Sarah Jenkins
    BBC Local Live

    A driver was assaulted by two men after stopping to help a woman who had flagged him down for help, police say.

    The man was driving on the A149 at Wolferton, near Sandringham, at about 22:30 on Monday when he stopped to help.

    Police say two men appeared and attacked the man, leaving him with minor injuries.

    The force is asking any witnesses to get in contact.

  19. Flying Scotsman in the regionpublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    The world famous steam engine, the Flying Scotsman, is passing through the region today.

    The train left Peterborough this morning on a scheduled trip to York and will return later.

    If you missed it, don't worry as it will travel from Ely to Norwich this afternoon.

    Flying Scotsman

    Trainspotters are being urged to keep off the tracks, with Network Rail asking spectators to only take photos from safe areas.

    It also warns against drones being flown, reminding enthausiasts flying them within 50 metres of the railway is illegal.

  20. Hospitals failing to meet waiting time targetspublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 18 October 2017

    Sarah Jenkins
    BBC Local Live

    Hospitals across Norfolk are struggling to meet waiting time targets set by the government.

    That's according to new analysis by the BBC.

    Waiting times have been assessed across three areas: A&E, cancer care and planned operations.

    Norfolk and Norwich University HospitalImage source, PA

    The government says 95% of patients should be seen within four hours of arrival at A&E, but both The Queen Elizabeth and Norfolk & Norwich hospitals failed to meet this target last month.

    The two hospitals are also failing when it comes to waiting times for planned operations.

    But the hospitals do meet the waiting time target for cancer care, which states that a patient must begin treatment within 62 days of urgent GP referral.

    You can see how your local hospital is doing by using the NHS Tracker.