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Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips

Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips

With drought-like conditions across the county, here's 9 ways to save water while still caring for your home and garden.

Water company's customer service 'appalling', say residents

Water company's customer service 'appalling', say residents

Water company's customer service 'appalling', say residents

Residents who were left without water for an entire weekend last month have expressed their anger over Anglian Water's customer service.

Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter

Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter

Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter

Councils can and must use stricter rules to make sure takeaways help clear-up after customers, says the government.

Anger over water shortage compensation

Anger over water shortage compensation

Anger over water shortage compensation

Hundreds of people believe they have not been compensated enough after a water shortage during the recent heatwave.

Has the 'Covid effect' worn off for nature lovers?

Has the 'Covid effect' worn off for nature lovers?

Has the 'Covid effect' worn off for nature lovers?

The number of people taking part in this year's Big Butterfly Count has halved, prompting organisers to ask if people are now less focussed on nature?

Mental health nurses to climb Ben Nevis

Mental health nurses to climb Ben Nevis

Mental health nurses to climb Ben Nevis

Two nurses who work for the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are battling it up Ben Nevis to raise money.

Burst water main results in pub closure

Burst water main results in pub closure

Burst water main results in pub closure

A West Norfolk pub has had to temporarily close due to a burst water main in the area.

Anglia in Bloom pays a visit to seaside town

Anglia in Bloom pays a visit to seaside town

Anglia in Bloom pays a visit to seaside town

Judges observed various garden in Hunstanton as part of the annual Anglia in Bloom competition.

Hay bales dispute continues as ex-police boss says neighbours 'aren't entitled to view'

Hay bales dispute continues as ex-police boss says neighbours 'aren't entitled to view'

Hay bales dispute continues as ex-police boss says neighbours 'aren't entitled to view'

A former Police and Crime Commissioner who has been accused of blocking his neighbours' view with hay bales has said they are 'not entitled to one'.

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Fears raised over potential drought in Norfolk as dry weather forecasted for weeks to come

Fears raised over potential drought in Norfolk as dry weather forecasted for weeks to come

Fears raised over potential drought in Norfolk as dry weather forecasted for weeks to come

Fears of a drought being declared have been raised, as forecasters warn the region's hot, dry conditions will continue for weeks to come.

The poisonous fish hiding at the beach that can make grown men cry

The poisonous fish hiding at the beach that can make grown men cry

The poisonous fish hiding at the beach that can make grown men cry

Weever fish can deliver an excruciating sting and beach-goers heading for the coast this summer are being advised to be careful.

Swaffham allotment project wins Royal Horticultural Society medal

Swaffham allotment project wins Royal Horticultural Society medal

Swaffham allotment project wins Royal Horticultural Society medal

The community project earned recognition for its garden design based on the theme of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a well-known flower show.

Wind farm footprint to be reduced by around 25%

Wind farm footprint to be reduced by around 25%

Wind farm footprint to be reduced by around 25%

The Swedish firm behind the farm proposes a new layout which means one fewer converter station to be built and minimises the site's visual impact.

Time for five borough parks to raise a flag after award wins

Time for five borough parks to raise a flag after award wins

Time for five borough parks to raise a flag after award wins

Two locations in Hunstanton plus three in Lynn make the international quality mark for green spaces – so flags will be raised accordingly above them.

Hay bales dispute rolls on

Hay bales dispute rolls on

Hay bales dispute rolls on

A villager is still wrestling over the view obscured by hay bales put there by his neighbour.

What a load of rubbish! Woman shocked by trash left on beautiful beach

What a load of rubbish! Woman shocked by trash left on beautiful beach

What a load of rubbish! Woman shocked by trash left on beautiful beach

Who goes to the beach and doesn't clear up after themselves? Well, unfortunately too many ...

Community litter pick cleans up at beaches

Community litter pick cleans up at beaches

Community litter pick cleans up at beaches

A community turned out to help with litter picking on beaches.

Town centre blooming great thanks to local charity

Town centre blooming great thanks to local charity

Town centre blooming great thanks to local charity

Town quarter’s flower planters have been given a theme and designs by members of the charity, adults who have learning disabilities and autism.

COP27: After heatwaves, fires and drought can this year's crunch climate summit spark change?

COP27: After heatwaves, fires and drought can this year's crunch climate summit spark change?

COP27: After heatwaves, fires and drought can this year's crunch climate summit spark change?

The problems of climate change are starring us in the face, say scientists, so what role can global conference COP27 play this year?

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Dramatic drone footage as homes burn

Dramatic drone footage as homes burn

Dramatic drone footage as homes burn

Dramatic images and footage have been released showing the devastating impact of Tuesday's heat as gardens and homes burned.

Inspiring eight-year-old gets creative to help the coastline

Inspiring eight-year-old gets creative to help the coastline

Inspiring eight-year-old gets creative to help the coastline

A little girl is spreading the word about reduce littering on our coastline.

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