Norfolk County, England News

A DISTRESSED brother and sister have accused Fenland District Council of vandalism and criminal damage, after discovering that their parents' gravestones have been laid down in a Wisbech cemetery.

A fundraiser collecting money in memory of the soldier brutally murdered in south-east London has hailed the "amazing" generosity of shoppers in the city who have contributed hundreds of pounds.

Schoolgirl Kizzy, 14, landed a job as an aerial silk performer with Russell's International Circus after another act dropped out and is now starring in a Big Top not far from her home in Gorleston.

WEST Walton banger racing legend Steve Hemmings, who called it a day in front of thousands of fans at an event held in his honour in King's Lynn on Saturday, had some of the most spectacular crashes in the history of the sport.

Mark Girdling has had his garden shed robbed of two expensive custom-made minimoto racing bikes which were for there son.

A detective has today issued a fresh appeal for information about the whereabouts of a convicted Norwich salesman who has been on the run for more than three months.

Organised by national disability charity Leonard Cheshire Disability, the event will see hundreds of cyclists take to the picturesque roads around north-west Norfolk, taking in recognisable landmarks including Sandringham Estate, Holkham and Houghton Halls and Bircham Windmill.

George Nobbs, leader of the Labour group on Norfolk County Council, was today elected leader of the authority at an extraordinary meeting of the full Council, held at County Hall, Norwich.

A multi-million pound convoy of luxury cars created an impressive spectacle as it as snaked its way around North Norfolk over the past two days.

NORTH Dorset Technical College has celebrated the achievements of its 14-16 year old learners with a special awards ceremony at the Shaftesbury campus.

Long Stratton residents are being asked to respond to an Area Action Plan consultation which includes the development of a long-awaited bypass, at least 1,800 homes and employment opportunities.

MORE than 50 Neale-Wade Academy and Cromwell Community College Year 10 students learnt about how to give themselves the best chance of finding a job at an employability day at The Boathouse in Wisbech.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE'S shoplifters are more likely to steal cheese and bread than high value goods, a Fenland Police Chief said.

More forgotten aspects of Great Yarmouth's time-lost history were sign-posted to locals and visitors with the addition of two more blue plaques on Sunday.

Norfolk and Norwich Festival artistic director William Galinsky with NNF associate director Patrick Dickie and NNF artistic associate Mikey Martins .

The parents of a popular Norwich disabled campaigner have paid tribute to an "incredibly caring" son following his death at the age of 25.

At 10.55am, one crew from March and one crew from Chatteris were called to a bedroom fire in Russell Avenue, March.

A gang responsible for travelling to Norfolk and burgling three shops during the night with the use of a stolen car have been given prison sentences of three years and above.

Pulis' time as Potters boss came to an end on Tuesday, with a statement on the Staffordshire outfit's official website confirming they and the 55-year-old had mutually agreed to part company.

Schoolchildren, from left, Rufus Child, 10; Peter Allen, 14; and Charlotte Smith, 9; unveil the statues of their designs of local figures between Riverside and Norwich Station.