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• Norfolk Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Plans

  Norfolk emergency services and local councils are strengthening plans for major incidents after a summer of significant wildfire activity locally.

• Norfolk Demands More School Transport Funding

  Norfolk County Council is urging ministers to reconsider school transport funding amid rising diesel costs for rural operators across Norfolk.

• Teenage Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Norwich Crash

  Norfolk Police appeal for witnesses after a teenage motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision in Norwich on Friday night.

• Norfolk and Suffolk Reach New Mayoral Deal

  Norfolk and Suffolk leaders agree principles for a mayoral authority which could unlock more than £1.1bn in long-term funding locally.

• Fog Forces KLM Flight to Divert

  Thick fog forced an Amsterdam flight to divert from Norwich to Stansted while poor visibility caused several further cancellations locally.

• Norfolk Police Begin Roadside Eyesight Checks

  Norfolk Police are testing drivers' eyesight at the roadside, reminding motorists of legal standards and potential penalties for poor vision.

• Nine Norfolk Homes Threatened by Coastal Erosion

  Nine Norfolk coastal homes face serious erosion danger, with residents urged to leave as the sea moves closer to properties.

• Tributes Paid to Thrigby Hall Founder Ken Sims

  Tributes have been paid to Ken Sims, founder of Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, whose work helped advance zoo conservation standards.

• Broads Boaters Face Another 3.5% Toll Rise

  Broads boaters could face a 3.5% toll increase next year as concerns grow over value for money and maintenance costs.

• New 24-Hour Mental Health Support for Norfolk

  Norfolk residents can now access free NHS mental health support at any hour using text messages, WhatsApp or online chat.

• Norwich City Reports £13.3 Million Loss

  Norwich City's latest accounts reveal a £13.3 million operating loss despite almost £46 million in profits from player trading.

• Norfolk College Transport Costs Could Rise £390

  Norfolk parents could face higher college transport charges under council plans, with annual contributions increasing by £390 over two years.

• £65,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Norwich

  Norfolk Police seized cocaine and cannabis worth more than £65,000 following a Norwich arrest, with a teenager facing drug charges.

• Norwich Youngster Nominated for Premier League Award

  Norwich City midfielder Luke Towler has been shortlisted for Premier League 2 Player of the Month following three impressive goals.

• Man Arrested After Hopton Police Standoff

  A man has been arrested after a lengthy police incident in Hopton that prompted evacuations and closure of Coast Road.

• Attleborough Couple Sentenced Over Cannabis Operation

  An Attleborough couple have been sentenced after police discovered cannabis plants and dried drugs worth more than £46,000 at home.

• Marti Pellow and Heather Small to Play Norfolk

  Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow and M People star Heather Small will perform together at Norfolk Showground next May.

• Hopton School Closed Following Police Incident

  A primary school in Hopton remains closed as specialist police negotiators deal with a man threatening to ignite petrol containers.

• Public Inquiry Opens Into Thetford Estate Plans

  A public inquiry is examining controversial plans to demolish hundreds of homes and redevelop Thetford's Abbey Estate over twenty years.

• Norwich Prepares for Remembrance Sunday Parade

  Norwich will mark Remembrance Sunday with a city centre service, two-minute silence and parade to Norwich Cathedral this weekend.