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Compelling production will carve a place in your heart - review

Here’s what our reviewer thought of this production of Edward Scissorhands at Norwich’s Theatre Royal.

Bar and restaurant named as finalist in prestigious awards

Bar and restaurant named as finalist in prestigious awards

A family-run restaurant has been named as a regional finalist in a prestigious awards ceremony.

Festival chorus treated audience to special concert of splendid programme - review

Festival chorus treated audience to special concert of splendid programme - review

Members of the packed audience must have been aware that a special concert was to be performed by King’s Lynn Festival Chorus, conductor and soloists.

Car dealership firm with West Norfolk site to sell UK business for £346m

Car dealership firm with West Norfolk site to sell UK business for £346m

A car dealership firm which has a site in Lynn is to sell its UK retail operations for around £346 million.

Wind warning issued as gusts up to 55mph expected to hit Norfolk

Wind warning issued as gusts up to 55mph expected to hit Norfolk

Strong winds of up to 55mph are expected to hit Norfolk today as a widespread weather warning is issued across the county.

Club given funds to install new life-saving equipment

Club given funds to install new life-saving equipment

A new defibrillator has been installed in a town after a volunteer handed over funds to a club.

Joy celebrates 100th birthday with music, afternoon tea and card from King and Queen

Joy celebrates 100th birthday with music, afternoon tea and card from King and Queen

A care home resident was treated to music, afternoon tea and a card from the Royals to mark her centenary year.

Senior partner of well-known insurance group appointed as new High Sheriff of Norfolk

13 April 2024

Senior partner of well-known insurance group appointed as new High Sheriff of Norfolk

13 April 2024

A senior partner of a well-known insurance group has been appointed as High Sheriff of Norfolk in a special ceremony held last week.

New bike storage installed to help cyclists travelling into town

New bike storage installed to help cyclists travelling into town

New secure storage has been installed to help cyclists travelling into town.

Nearly 500 runners, riders and racers took part in fun day races

Nearly 500 runners, riders and racers took part in fun day races

Runners, riders and spectators turned up to enjoy an Easter fun day race.

Two kittens abandoned on royal estate rescued day after charity's sponsored dog walk

Two kittens abandoned on royal estate rescued day after charity's sponsored dog walk

Two abandoned kittens were rescued from a royal estate just a day after a “wonderful” sponsored walk that welcomed dozens of dogs to the grounds.

Club visits inclusive sports session after funding equipment

Club visits inclusive sports session after funding equipment

Members of a Rotary club have visited an inclusive sports session to see for themselves how equipment they helped fund is being put to use.

Group revived as more volunteers sought to help open historic chapel

Group revived as more volunteers sought to help open historic chapel

A community group which works to preserve historical monuments at a town park has been revived and is looking for new supporters.

Night shelter given green light to open all year round

Night shelter given green light to open all year round

A night shelter that was facing an uncertain future less than a year ago has been given the green light to open all year round.

Students give a Salute to Broadway at musical evening

Students give a Salute to Broadway at musical evening

The magic of Broadway came to Hunstanton when students of all ages showcased their talents in a recent performance.

Shanty singers return to pub where they formed as they celebrate raising £55,000 over last 15 years

Shanty singers return to pub where they formed as they celebrate raising £55,000 over last 15 years

A shanty group has performed a special gig at the pub where they were formed almost 15 years ago.

West Norfolk musicians raise money for Night Shelter in Spring Serenade

West Norfolk musicians raise money for Night Shelter in Spring Serenade

An orchestra which formed just over six months ago has staged a performance of musical classics at a Lynn secondary school.

‘A wonderful supportive initiative’: New dementia cafe opens at care home

‘A wonderful supportive initiative’: New dementia cafe opens at care home

A new dementia drop-in cafe has launched at a town care home to entertain, support and benefit its residents.

Powerful rock opera remains as forceful as it was in 70s - review

Powerful rock opera remains as forceful as it was in 70s - review

Here’s what Sarah Hardy thought of a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Norwich Theatre Royal.

‘People are still losing their lives on our roads’: Police to crack down on ‘fatal four’ offences

‘People are still losing their lives on our roads’: Police to crack down on ‘fatal four’ offences