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It’s a Dad’s Life columnist reaches birthday milestone

It’s a Dad’s Life columnist reaches birthday milestone

It’s a Dad’s Life columnist reaches birthday milestone

23 April 2023

Despite officially hitting middle age, Neil Gayton is throwing himself out of a plane and tackling the largest zip wire in Europe.


Town being transformed into road running and cycling hub delights Wensum

Town being transformed into road running and cycling hub delights Wensum

Town being transformed into road running and cycling hub delights Wensum

19 April 2023

Continuing on a sports theme, Fakenham columnist Jim Harding also explains why he will be adopting the 'Gareth Southgate look' later in the summer.


Wet and cool hold back spring season – Nature Notes

Wet and cool hold back spring season – Nature Notes

Wet and cool hold back spring season – Nature Notes

10 April 2023

"Some areas have recorded the wettest March for 50 years, but with a dry April forecast, we'll be thankful for the rain by summer," says Natureboy.


Just a few days left to enter soap box derby

Just a few days left to enter soap box derby

Just a few days left to enter soap box derby

10 March 2023

The borough council brought the hugely popular event back in 2017 and this year marks a special anniversary.


Bar Man goes all Indiana Jones for beer and wine-tasting trip

Bar Man goes all Indiana Jones for beer and wine-tasting trip

Bar Man goes all Indiana Jones for beer and wine-tasting trip

10 March 2023

For some Petra is the name of the original Blue Peter dog, while for Jeff Hoyle it was a far more exotic alcohol-supping adventure.


Plovers are in peril for many reasons

Plovers are in peril for many reasons

Plovers are in peril for many reasons

08 March 2023

Sarah Juggins identifies in Washed Up at which beaches you may have spotted recent signage that declares a species is in sharp decline.


What links local parish church, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Sydney Opera House and Eiffel Tower?

What links local parish church, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Sydney Opera House and Eiffel Tower?

What links local parish church, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Sydney Opera House and Eiffel Tower?

07 March 2023

All of these buildings and landmarks were lit up for a special anniversary reason, points out weekly columnist Jim Harding.


Capital time at quiz raises nearly £2,000 – Bar Man column

Capital time at quiz raises nearly £2,000 – Bar Man column

Capital time at quiz raises nearly £2,000 – Bar Man column

25 February 2023

Jeff Hoyle wanders around the Cutty Sark and a Hawksmoor church, and wonders: do we need alcohol to have a good time?


Taking the plunge and giving blood - It's A Dad's Life

Taking the plunge and giving blood - It's A Dad's Life

Taking the plunge and giving blood - It's A Dad's Life

21 February 2023

Discover what our busy father has been up to this half term holiday as he tries his "absolute hardest to keep up with my energetic boys".


Friday Feast interviews Norfolk Farmers Market director

Friday Feast interviews Norfolk Farmers Market director

Friday Feast interviews Norfolk Farmers Market director

20 February 2023

Columnist Sarah Hardy talks to an organisation which has monthly markets cropping up all over in villages across our patch.


BBC proposal to axe popular show worries Turnstone

BBC proposal to axe popular show worries Turnstone

BBC proposal to axe popular show worries Turnstone

15 February 2023

John Maiden also discusses the controversial HS2 rail line and local attempts at conservation.


Which park is a favourite of Wensum's?

Which park is a favourite of Wensum's?

Which park is a favourite of Wensum's?

14 February 2023

Columnist Jim Harding got a season ticket to this beauty spot as a birthday present.


West Norfolk residents invited to Farmers Market

West Norfolk residents invited to Farmers Market

West Norfolk residents invited to Farmers Market

09 February 2023

The weekend event will be held at the RSPCA facility in the village.


Snowdrop tour at National Trust estate

Snowdrop tour at National Trust estate

Snowdrop tour at National Trust estate

02 February 2023

Step out onto the white carpet this winter, pull on your walking boots or wellies, wrap up warm and explore the landscape with a snowdrop tour.


Want a half-term activity? This one goes by the book

Want a half-term activity? This one goes by the book

Want a half-term activity? This one goes by the book

31 January 2023

Make your own stories in the holiday with book-themed trails, creative bookworm crafts, a gripping parkland tales trail and a fun woodland play area.


RSPB asks for help amid 'climate emergency'

RSPB asks for help amid 'climate emergency'

RSPB asks for help amid 'climate emergency'

20 January 2023

The RSPB - fearful of the effect climate change is having on nature - is asking people to give an hour of their time to help the Big Garden Birdwatch.


Green comet hurtling towards Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

Green comet hurtling towards Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

Green comet hurtling towards Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

09 January 2023

A bright green comet is coming close to Earth for the first time in 50,000 years and NASA experts believe there's a chance you'll be able to see it.


Six frosty winter walks you can enjoy across West Norfolk

Six frosty winter walks you can enjoy across West Norfolk

Six frosty winter walks you can enjoy across West Norfolk

26 December 2022

If you're looking to stretch your legs and burn off the festive foods after Christmas Day, look no further than a winter walk in West Norfolk.


What memories do the run-up to Christmas Day evoke in Wensum?

What memories do the run-up to Christmas Day evoke in Wensum?

What memories do the run-up to Christmas Day evoke in Wensum?

21 December 2022

Jim Harding says: "The recent sequence of freezing days and nights filled me with mixed emotions." Find out why in his weekly column.


Bar Man rambles on about a brewer connected with walking and Campbell’s tower

Bar Man rambles on about a brewer connected with walking and Campbell’s tower

Bar Man rambles on about a brewer connected with walking and Campbell’s tower

02 December 2022

Jeff Hoyle examines the beer which is named after the writer of famous walking guides to the Lake District.


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