North Walsham, England News

It may look a little bleak and featureless on a chill February morning but, fingers crossed, this newly-created site in a north Norfolk community woodland will be alive with birds, amphibians and insects later in the year.

A group of residents from North Walsham who endured years of misery over lorries using a near-by site breathed a sigh of relief as councillors gave the go-ahead for the vehicles to relocate.

New public toilets are the first move in a property chess game which chiefs hope will eventually transform the look and vitality of North Walsham town centre.

Dave Thompson is feeling the chill after a sharp snip during the cold snap left him shorn of his beloved beard and flowing locks.

Paston College's new principal Kevin Grieve will move to the town where Lord Nelson was educated from the city which is home to the naval hero's Battle of Trafalgar flagship, HMS Victory.

A Waitrose chief has dismissed as a "red herring" the shock revelation that another supermarket could be vying for a site in North Walsham.

But what Grace lacks in official teacher training she more than makes up for in dogged patience and a soft furry coat.

Rural bus users face a body blow as Sanders Coaches is increasing all of its fares by a minimum of 10pc from Sunday.

North Walsham is preparing to say "bienvenue" to a party from the French town of St Paul Les Dax who are looking for an English twin.

North Norfolk residents are being urged to write to the district council objecting to proposals for increased car parking charges in "better off" towns, and to support a seasonal tariff instead.

STRAORDINARY DISCOVERY: These children at North Walsham's Millfield Primary School were egg-stremely egg-cited when they stumbled upon this giant shape during a winter walk with classmates across the school field.

A waste management firm burned 50 tonnes of waste illegally on bonfire night to make up for cancelling the staff's Christmas party.

A former Royal British Legion volunteer from North Walsham, who almost died as baby after contracting a serious illness, will celebrate her 100th birthday tomorrow.

Delays to a billion pound project to expand gas storage off the north Norfolk coast has left scores of residents facing continued uncertainty over what could happen to their homes and villages.

Norman Lamb met with bosses from the supermarket giant this week and said the chain's proposal to convert the former Focus DIY store was an "exciting" development for North Walsham.

A pair of Norfolk friends will have a "magic" reunion on Saturday night - watched by millions of viewers on prime time television.

Five students from Paston Sixth Form College have won provisional places at the country's two "ancient universities" - Oxford and Cambridge - for September 2012.

Waitrose has announced the date of a public exhibition on its plans to convert the former Focus DIY store in North Walsham.

A 25-year-old man found guilty of dangerous driving following a crash at a Norfolk level crossing has been ordered to do 180 hours of unpaid work.

North Norfolk landowner Major-General Sir William Cubitt, who was in charge of the military pomp at last year's royal wedding, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London.