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121-year-old Royal chocolate discovery at Oxburgh Hall — 121-year-old Royal chocolate discovery at Oxburgh Hall

Bar Queen Victoria to boost morale has been discovered in a Boer War helmet case at Oxburgh Hall.

Virtual skydiving and rollercoaster fun for nursing home residents

Virtual skydiving and rollercoaster fun for nursing home residents

Virtual skydiving and rollercoaster fun for nursing home residents

Virtual reality equipment purchased for residents to enjoy.

Transfer of land 'as big as a telephone kiosk' to council

Transfer of land 'as big as a telephone kiosk' to council

Transfer of land 'as big as a telephone kiosk' to council

Clerk says transfer is important for the authority's vision for the paths.

'It genuinely made me smile': Supermarket worker surprised with flower offer from customer

'It genuinely made me smile': Supermarket worker surprised with flower offer from customer

'It genuinely made me smile': Supermarket worker surprised with flower offer from customer

She originally thought he was joking and had to run outside to try and say a proper thanks.

Joyful end to 2020 after Tier 4 announcement nearly brought wedding despair

Joyful end to 2020 after Tier 4 announcement nearly brought wedding despair

Joyful end to 2020 after Tier 4 announcement nearly brought wedding despair

They were able to rearrange the wedding in 24 hours after the government announcement threatened to ruin their special day.

Celebrity boosts village pub campaign with far-reaching response

Celebrity boosts village pub campaign with far-reaching response

Celebrity boosts village pub campaign with far-reaching response

Campaigners delighted with 'thoughtful' message in support of the West Norfolk pub which has already had a significant impact.

GP to dye his beard green for cancer charity

GP to dye his beard green for cancer charity

GP to dye his beard green for cancer charity

He has set up an online fundraising page for the cause.

Christmas lottery boost for two neighbours

Christmas lottery boost for two neighbours

Christmas lottery boost for two neighbours

Their postcode was announced at the weekend as they each claimed a cash reward.

Village church is a 'beacon' of hope and light

Village church is a 'beacon' of hope and light

Village church is a 'beacon' of hope and light

The church has also been lit up in green to celebrate local volunteers and care workers.

Whole school dance routine after weeks of training

Whole school dance routine after weeks of training

Whole school dance routine after weeks of training

A dance instructor trained the pupils before the final product was shared with delighted parents.

Pre-Christmas progress on chimney works at Tudor manor house

Pre-Christmas progress on chimney works at Tudor manor house

Pre-Christmas progress on chimney works at Tudor manor house

A total of 12,000 bricks weighing in at 29 tonnes are being hand-made for the job.

Phone box library opens after village resident’s work

Phone box library opens after village resident’s work

Phone box library opens after village resident’s work

Organiser says there has been plenty of enthusiasm in response to the innovation.

Collector shares Banksy artwork with students

Collector shares Banksy artwork with students

Collector shares Banksy artwork with students

The piece has an estimated value of £250,000.

'Love your family' theme wins Freddie, 7, Christmas light competition

'Love your family' theme wins Freddie, 7, Christmas light competition

'Love your family' theme wins Freddie, 7, Christmas light competition

He was joined by his 10-year-old brother for the big moment.

Students enlist help of Joe Wicks as Covid-19 presents extra challenges for award scheme

Students enlist help of Joe Wicks as Covid-19 presents extra challenges for award scheme

Students enlist help of Joe Wicks as Covid-19 presents extra challenges for award scheme

Pandemic took the difficulty to a whole new level and there was plenty of ingenuity involved.

Villages bring festive cheer with Christmas star trails

Villages bring festive cheer with Christmas star trails

Villages bring festive cheer with Christmas star trails

West Norfolk villages are keeping community morale high this festive season

Scarecrow and Christmas tree competitions thought up for town families to enjoy

Scarecrow and Christmas tree competitions thought up for town families to enjoy

Scarecrow and Christmas tree competitions thought up for town families to enjoy

Town councillor draws up plans for family fun to enjoy during the pandemic period.

Punk protest outside Downing Street by Norfolk couple

Punk protest outside Downing Street by Norfolk couple

Punk protest outside Downing Street by Norfolk couple

They hired a truck in order to voice their message in the capital.

Stars and Stripes fun as town gets into the Halloween spirit on market day

Stars and Stripes fun as town gets into the Halloween spirit on market day

Stars and Stripes fun as town gets into the Halloween spirit on market day

Fun for businesses, children and car enthusiasts as wet weather does not dampen spirits.

Villagers embrace fang-tastic Halloween trail as creativity on display

Villagers embrace fang-tastic Halloween trail as creativity on display

Villagers embrace fang-tastic Halloween trail as creativity on display

Covid-safe fun for all the family as village is decked out in pumpkins and scarecrows.

Eight-hour bike ride to support cancer research

Eight-hour bike ride to support cancer research

Eight-hour bike ride to support cancer research

The latest charity endeavour by market town's community group.

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