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  A fraudster who impersonated a Norfolk police officer to steal thousands of pounds from victims has received a suspended prison sentence.

• Rare Hockney Print Raises £41,000

  A rare David Hockney print discovered hidden inside a donated book in Norwich has sold at auction for more than £41,000.

• Students Hit By Poultec Course Cuts

  A Norfolk training provider has cancelled several full-time courses weeks before term, leaving 25 students searching for alternative placements elsewhere.

• New Look Unveiled For Anglia Trains

  Greater Anglia trains are beginning a new look as Great British Railways branding is rolled out across publicly owned rail services.

• Norwich Theatre Announces Pride Celebrations

  Norwich Theatre will celebrate Pride with a musical drag brunch, family entertainment and live performances at Theatre Royal this month.

• Teen Arrested After Watton ATM Raid

  A teenage boy has been arrested following a ram raid in Watton where a cash machine was ripped from a shop.

• Affordable Homes Cut At Thorpe Development

  The number of affordable homes planned for a 239-home development in Thorpe St Andrew has been reduced from 79 to 29.

• Norfolk School Solar Panels Monitored

  Solar panel systems at Norfolk schools are being regularly inspected following three recent fires at schools in neighbouring Suffolk.

• Norwich City Unveils New Fan Zone

  Norwich City have revealed revised plans for a smaller Carrow Road fan zone after withdrawing an earlier proposal following supporter criticism.

• Prolific Norwich Shoplifter Jailed

  A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 16 months after committing a series of thefts and breaching a court order.

• Libraries Turn Up Summer Reading Fun

  Norfolk Libraries are combining books and music for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, with more than 1,000 children already participating.

• Ten New Firefighters Join Norfolk Crews

  Ten new full-time firefighters are joining crews across Norfolk after completing an intensive 13-week training and assessment programme successfully.

• Six Norwich Parks Retain Green Flags

  Six Norwich parks have retained prestigious Green Flag status, with three also recognised for the way their historic features are managed.

• ATM Ripped From Wall In Watton

  Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves used a telehandler to rip a cash machine from a building in Watton.

• Wildlife Rules Could Block Barnham Plans

  Plans to house up to 1,250 asylum seekers at RAF Barnham could face a significant legal obstacle over protected wildlife habitats.

• Abbey Estate Row Heads To Appeal

  Plans to transform Thetford’s Abbey Estate are heading to a planning appeal after councillors rejected the controversial £250 million redevelopment scheme.

• Man Dies After Felbrigg Cattle Incident

  A man in his 70s has died after being seriously injured by cattle while walking at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk.

• Police Apologise Over Major Incident Alert

  Norfolk Police has apologised after incorrectly telling residents it was dealing with a major incident linked to a Suffolk terror investigation.

• Wildfire Warning After Weekend Blazes

  Firefighters tackled more than 30 outdoor fires across Norfolk as hot, dry weather kept the county at high wildfire risk.

• Sandringham Heritage Live Shows Cancelled

  Heritage Live has cancelled its 2026 festivals, including major Sandringham concerts featuring Lionel Richie, Christina Aguilera and Eric Clapton this August.