Summary

  • Updates for Friday, 28 July 2017

  • Historic fishing boat reaches her destination

  • Coastguards called to help boat on Broads

  • Prince William aided woman hit by police van

  • Aldi abandons plans for Holt

  • Norfolk band headlining tent at folk festival

  • Woman in hospital after police van crash

  1. Pictures: Ram-raid in Burnham Deepdalepublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Norfolk police say they're linking the ram-raid on a Burnham Deepdale store earlier this morning to the one on the Co-op store in Wells-next-the-Sea last week.

    We've just had these pictures submitted showing the scene outside the Nisa store a short while ago.

    Forklift on forecourtImage source, @sakuraslight

    Graham Ball, who runs the cafe next to the Nisa store, says there's a trail of dirty concrete from the forecourt going down the road where the thieves dragged the machine.

    Forklift on forecourt, with police vehicles and police tapeImage source, @sakuraslight
  2. Widow's appeal to find watch stolen from husbandpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Police are appealing for help to find a watch stolen from a man 10 days before he died in a road accident.

    Scott Baisley died in hospital on 26 June after apparently falling from the back of a pick-up truck in Bradwell three days earlier. An inquest heard that he was riding in the back of the vehicle.

    Scott BaisleyImage source, Family photo

    On 16 June a silver Tag Heur watch was stolen from his home in Priory Road, St Olaves. Police say it was a wedding present from his widow and has high sentimental value.

    They'd like to hear from anyone who's been offered such a watch for sale, or from anyone who has information.

  3. Thieves take cash machine in ram-raidpublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Tim Addicott
    BBC Radio Norfolk

    A cash machine has been stolen in a ram-raid at a shop in west Norfolk.

    Thieves who targeted the Nisa store on the A149 at Burnham Deepdale about 03:00 left a transporter vehicle at the scene.

    Police say the machine was found abandoned with a stolen vehicle within a few miles on Common Lane. No money appears to have been taken.

    It's the second time within a week that thieves have targetted supermarkets in the area.

    Last week, thieves used a JCB in a cash machine raid at the Co-op store in Wells-next-the-Sea.

  4. Main causes of jet 'near miss'published at 10:39 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    A report into a "near miss" involving two US Air Force jets from Lakenheath and an RAF refuelling plane off the coast of Norfolk says that two causes were uncovered, external by RAF investigators, as well as several "contributory" factors.

    RAF Lakenheath signImage source, Emma Sword

    The "causal factors" were that the controller did not effectively prevent the F15 from entering the airspace around the RAF Voyager plane, and the F15s entered the Air to Air Refuelling Area (AARA) unaware that it was active.

    It emerged during the investigation the F15 pilots only had information about AARA activity which involved USAF assets.

    A recommendation regarding the "filtering" of this information has subsequently been adopted.

    The investigation also identified confusion among a number of parties over the naming of certain airspace areas.

    When the F15s requested permission to operate in the "Wash" and the "Northern half of the Wash", the controllers assumed they were referring to the "geographic Wash" rather than the "Wash Aerial Tactics Area".

  5. Cathedral video catches the eye of Hollywood actorpublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    It's not quite Ridley Scott's Gladiator, external, but actor Russell Crowe is full of praise for the promotional video celebrating Norwich Cathedral and the city.

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  6. Norwich cricketer 'rings the bell' at Lord'spublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    The honour of ringing the five-minute bell before the start of play at the ICC Women's World Cup Final at Lord's yesterday was given to a woman from Norwich.

    Eileen Ash, 105, who lives in Norwich, played seven Test matches for England either side of World War Two, making her debut in 1937.

    In 2011 she became the first female Test player to reach her 100th birthday, and in the same year she was awarded honorary life membership by Marylebone Cricket Club.

    Eileen Ash appears on the big screen ringing the five minute bell at LordsImage source, Getty Images

    The ringing of the five-minute bell by an international cricketer, or well-known cricket enthusiast, was introduced in 2007.

    Other former England women's players who've rung the bell on the morning of a major match include Clare Connor, Charlotte Edwards and Claire Taylor.

  7. Driver beware - warning of abnormal loadpublished at 09:14 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Motorists are warned to expect delays this morning as an abnormal load takes to the road.

    A yacht hull, weighing 38,000 kg, 5.5m wide and 27.4m long will have a police escort as it travels from Bridgland Moulders in Ashmanhaugh to Landamores in Hoveton.

    The route includes Rectory Road, School Road, A1151, Horning Road West and Tunstead Road.

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  8. Council 'sympathetic' to paralysed manpublished at 09:13 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Caroline Kingdon
    BBC Local Live

    A paralysed man who was evicted from a Norfolk hospital is not to be removed from his emergency accommodation for now, but a "firm decision" will be made, a council said.

    Adriano Guedes was placed in emergency housing in Lowestoft after the James Paget University Hospital obtained a court order and evicted him earlier this year.

    The 64-year-old refuses to claim benefits and pay his rent, and has been served with an eviction notice by Waveney District Council, external.

    Adriano Guedes in bed

    Their chief executive, Stephen Baker, says the council is sympathetic to Mr Guedes' condition and appreciates he's vulnerable and in a challenging situation with his physical condition.

    Stephen Baker
    Quote Message

    We'll continue to do what we can... there is going to come a time when were going to have perhaps take some firm decisions but that's not just yet."

    Stephen Baker, Chief Executive, Waveney District Council

  9. Paralysed man 'ready to die'published at 08:55 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Caroline Kingdon
    BBC Local Live

    One of Britain's longest staying bed-blockers, who was evicted from the James Paget University Hospital after more than two years, says he's had enough and wants to die.

    Adriano Guedes in bed

    Adriano Guedes, who's paralysed from the chest down, was forced out of the hospital in January because he no longer needed treatment and placed in special housing near Lowestoft.

    Mr Guedes, 64, now faces being evicted because he refuses to claim benefits and pay his rent.

    He says he's had enough and can take no more, adding that the only thing he's free to do is make his own decisions.

    Quote Message

    I'm not in a position to live a life, it's a simple as that... If I can't live a life, then I'd better stop living life... I don't want to live any more.

    Adriano Guedes

  10. Webster sets out World Matchplay ambitionspublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Jay Lawrence
    BBC Radio Norfolk

    Darren Webster has proclaimed he's "here to win tournaments" after beating James Wade in the World Matchplay darts.

    The 49-year-old player, from Norwich, came from behind to beat the former champion in the first round. Webster won in a tie-break 13-11 at Blackpool Winter Gardens, despite being down 6-2 earlier in the match.

    "I came here wanting to give them a run for their money and upset them, but I'm telling you now that I am here to win tournaments... I'm ready now, they're in trouble. The little person is here to stay."

    Darren WebsterImage source, Getty Images

    Webster faces Steve West in the second round.

    Meanwhile Bradwell's Mervyn King crashed out of the first stage, losing to Dave Chisnell.

    North Walsham's Steve Beaton goes against two time world champ Adrian Lewis in his opening game.

    Darts latest from BBC Sport.

  11. Scores level at the Manor Park Festivalpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Jay Lawrence
    BBC Radio Norfolk

    Scores are level at the end of day one of the Minor Counties Championship game between Norfolk and Cumberland.

    Norfolk opener Sam Arthurton reached a half-ton on the way to his side scoring 162 all out.

    Cumberland are 162 for 6 from 57 overs.

    The second game of the Manor Park Festival resumes at 11.00.

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  12. Nigel Worthington leaves Ghostspublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Jay Lawrence
    BBC Radio Norfolk

    Nigel Worthington has left his role as club ambassador at Fakenham Town, external.

    The former Norwich City boss had joined the Ghosts 18 months ago. In that time he organised friendly matches with both the Canaries and ex-side Leicester City.

    Fakenham Town say he's now pursue "non-football-related-matters".

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  13. Lakenheath jets involved in Norfolk 'near miss'published at 08:12 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Jon Wright
    BBC Radio Suffolk

    Two US fighter jets based at Lakenheath, similar to those pictured, came within 164ft (50m) of an RAF refuelling plane - taking evasive action to avoid a catastrophic mid-air collision.

    The incident happened in January, off the north Norfolk coast.

    Two F15 jetsImage source, US Air Force

    An RAF Voyager tanker had just completed refuelling a pair of RAF Typhoons when the two American F15 jets approached.

    The Voyager pilot reported seeing the jets' afterburners and hearing a "roar".

    A report , externalby the UK Airprox Board, which investigates near misses, says 15 recommendations have been adopted to avoid a repeat.

  14. Monday's weather: A damp start to the weekpublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Georgina Burnett
    BBC Weather

    We've got a mix of dry and wet weather to come over the next few days.

    Today we're looking pretty cloudy from the start across the BBC East region, with outbreaks of rain spreading southwards and eastwards with some drier spells inbetween.

    The best chance of any brightness or sunshine will be this afternoon, particularly for Norfolk.

    Top temperature: 19C (66F).

    Watch my full regional forecast here:

  15. Welcome to a new week on Norfolk Livepublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 24 July 2017

    Caroline Kingdon
    BBC Local Live

    Good morning and thanks for joining us at the start of a new week on Norfolk Live.

    Between now and 18:00 the team will have the latest news updates from across the county.

    Among the stories we're looking at today will be an update on the bedblocker who was evicted from the James Paget University Hospital after more than two years.

    We always like to hear from you, so if you've a story you'd like to share don't hestitate to get in touch - just click on the "Get involved" button at the top of the page.

    It's a cloudy morning but what can we expect for the rest of the day... Georgina Burnett's forecast follows shortly.

    Dark clouds over beach
  16. Mystery over python discoverypublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 22 July 2017

    The owner of a 12ft-long python discovered on the Norfolk Broads has still not been found.

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  17. Tribute paid to Morrisons attack victimpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 21 July 2017

    The family of a 26-year-old man attacked in a supermarket describe him as a 'warm and caring soul'.

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