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The woman who died in a North Norfolk crash is named
The woman who died after a crash in North Norfolk involving a tractor's been named.
53 year old Irinia Cirske from King's Lynn was killed after a JCB and car hit at Tattersett on the 1st of March.
She was a passenger in the car, 2 other women were seriously injured.
The 49-year-old driver of the tractor wasn't hurt but arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has now been bailed.
Last updated at 2:34pm, 12th March 2010
The woman who died after a crash in North Norfolk involving a tractor's been named.
53 year old Irinia Cirske from King's Lynn was killed after a JCB and car hit at Tattersett on the 1st of March.
She was a passenger in the car, 2 other women were seriously injured.
The 49-year-old driver of the tractor wasn't hurt but arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has now been bailed.
Last updated at 2:34pm, 12th March 2010
Wood Dene school to close
Hundreds of North Norfolk parents are having to find a new school for their kids.
It's as Wood Dene in Aylmerton's being forced to shut it's doors in just 2 weeks time.
Last year it went into administration but parents and teachers worked together to keep it open.
But now head teacher Chris Hamilcook has told us they're having to close permanently.
Listen: Wood Dene School head teacher Chris Hamilcook
Last updated at 1:23pm, 12th March 2010
Hundreds of North Norfolk parents are having to find a new school for their kids.
It's as Wood Dene in Aylmerton's being forced to shut it's doors in just 2 weeks time.
Last year it went into administration but parents and teachers worked together to keep it open.
But now head teacher Chris Hamilcook has told us they're having to close permanently.
Listen: Wood Dene School head teacher Chris Hamilcook
Last updated at 1:23pm, 12th March 2010
Huddersfield vx Norwich City
Norwich City travel to Huddersfield on Saturday hoping to end their good home form.
If the canaries can manage a win they'll bring their total to 78 points for the season so far.
Listen: Defender Darel Russell is back from suspension and will be hoping to get straight back into the team.
Last updated at 12:32pm, 12th March 2010
Norwich City travel to Huddersfield on Saturday hoping to end their good home form.
If the canaries can manage a win they'll bring their total to 78 points for the season so far.
Listen: Defender Darel Russell is back from suspension and will be hoping to get straight back into the team.
Last updated at 12:32pm, 12th March 2010
Search is on for Canaries reporter
If your son or daughter is footy mad and fancies a career in the media Norwich City are looking for a junior reporter.
It's open to all under 14s.
You need to write a match report from a game this season and email it to media@ncfc-canaries.
The closing date is April 12th.
Last updated at 5:47am, 12th March 2010
If your son or daughter is footy mad and fancies a career in the media Norwich City are looking for a junior reporter.
It's open to all under 14s.
You need to write a match report from a game this season and email it to media@ncfc-canaries.
The closing date is April 12th.
Last updated at 5:47am, 12th March 2010
Hopes for Sheringham's economy
Sheringham's economy will be boosted by the re-opened level crossing.
That's the hope from residents in the town who're expecting more tourists.
The Poppy train line was officially connected to the national rail network yesterday.
A steam train from London came into the town for the first time in over 40 years.
Last updated at 5:39am, 12th March 2010
Sheringham's economy will be boosted by the re-opened level crossing.
That's the hope from residents in the town who're expecting more tourists.
The Poppy train line was officially connected to the national rail network yesterday.
A steam train from London came into the town for the first time in over 40 years.
Last updated at 5:39am, 12th March 2010
Man due in court over Fakenham murder
A man's due to appear in court later charged with the murder of a Fakenham man.
Stephen Murphy was found stabbed to death at his home last October.
28 year old Andrew Cameron, of no fixed address, was arrested at Heathrow airport at the end of last month.
Last updated at 5:38am, 12th March 2010
A man's due to appear in court later charged with the murder of a Fakenham man.
Stephen Murphy was found stabbed to death at his home last October.
28 year old Andrew Cameron, of no fixed address, was arrested at Heathrow airport at the end of last month.
Last updated at 5:38am, 12th March 2010
Scientists go back to the classroom
Starting today hundreds of scientists in Norfolk are getting out of their labs and into the classroom.
As part of National Science and Engineering week 130 schools in the county are getting a visit.
It's to help give your kids and idea of what working with science is all about.
Last updated at 5:38am, 12th March 2010
Starting today hundreds of scientists in Norfolk are getting out of their labs and into the classroom.
As part of National Science and Engineering week 130 schools in the county are getting a visit.
It's to help give your kids and idea of what working with science is all about.
Last updated at 5:38am, 12th March 2010
Norfolk's Got Talent
Forget Britain's Got Talent - now Norfolk's Got Talent.
A competition's been launched to see who's got the best act in the county.
There's a prize of £500 for the winner of the grand final in July.
There'll be 4 heats in June which'll all be held at the Talk in Norwich.
The deadline is the 23rd April.
Go to the link below to apply.
www.norfolksgottalent.co.uk
Last updated at 5:37am, 12th March 2010
Forget Britain's Got Talent - now Norfolk's Got Talent.
A competition's been launched to see who's got the best act in the county.
There's a prize of £500 for the winner of the grand final in July.
There'll be 4 heats in June which'll all be held at the Talk in Norwich.
The deadline is the 23rd April.
Go to the link below to apply.
www.norfolksgottalent.co.uk
Last updated at 5:37am, 12th March 2010
Norfolk Police praised
We're always hearing how Norfolk's one of the safest county's in the country.
Now it's been reinforced as a new top inspection's found you get a good service from Norfolk Police that's value for money.
It came out good for things like local crime and policing plus protection from serious harm.
Last updated at 4:20pm, 11th March 2010
We're always hearing how Norfolk's one of the safest county's in the country.
Now it's been reinforced as a new top inspection's found you get a good service from Norfolk Police that's value for money.
It came out good for things like local crime and policing plus protection from serious harm.
Last updated at 4:20pm, 11th March 2010
Our gas bills set to fall
It's good news if you use gas in your home.
EDF Energy's cutting its prices by 4%.
It's the 2nd reduction in the past 6 months.
Last updated at 4:18pm, 11th March 2010
It's good news if you use gas in your home.
EDF Energy's cutting its prices by 4%.
It's the 2nd reduction in the past 6 months.
Last updated at 4:18pm, 11th March 2010
Cash boost for local theatre group
If you live in Fakenham, you'll still be able to see performances from a local youth theatre group.
Fadlos Kidz has just been given £5,000 from the Norfolk Charitable Trust.
The amateur dramatics group has 50 members aged between 7 and 19 and is currently working on their next production, "Hairspray".
Last updated at 4:17pm, 11th March 2010
If you live in Fakenham, you'll still be able to see performances from a local youth theatre group.
Fadlos Kidz has just been given £5,000 from the Norfolk Charitable Trust.
The amateur dramatics group has 50 members aged between 7 and 19 and is currently working on their next production, "Hairspray".
Last updated at 4:17pm, 11th March 2010
Pete Docherty banned from driving
Pete Doherty's been given a 12-month driving ban and fined 500 pounds after admitting he allowed his manager to use his car without insurance in Suffolk.
He didn't turn up to Lowestoft Magistrates, but his lawyer entered a guilty plea on his behalf.
Last month, the singer's manager was given a 12-month jail term after he ran into a pedestrian and then sped off.
Last updated at 4:16pm, 11th March 2010
Pete Doherty's been given a 12-month driving ban and fined 500 pounds after admitting he allowed his manager to use his car without insurance in Suffolk.
He didn't turn up to Lowestoft Magistrates, but his lawyer entered a guilty plea on his behalf.
Last month, the singer's manager was given a 12-month jail term after he ran into a pedestrian and then sped off.
Last updated at 4:16pm, 11th March 2010
Search is on for Canaries fan of the year
Does your son, daughter or husband live and breathe the Canaries?
The club are now on the look out for the Aviva Fan of The Year.
The winner will receive the cup at the last game of the season which is against Carlisle on May 8th.
For more details just go to the link below.
www.canaries.co.uk
Last updated at 12:52pm, 11th March 2010
Does your son, daughter or husband live and breathe the Canaries?
The club are now on the look out for the Aviva Fan of The Year.
The winner will receive the cup at the last game of the season which is against Carlisle on May 8th.
For more details just go to the link below.
www.canaries.co.uk
Last updated at 12:52pm, 11th March 2010
Norfolk fire service to cut fire engines and jobs
Despite big financial pressures, Norfolk's fire service says they can still provide a 1st class service.
There're going to be massive changes to the service as they look to save one and a half million pounds over 5 years.
It'll mean fire engines moved from different stations and lead to job cuts across the county.
After another big meeting in April, you'll then be able to have your say in a 12 week consultation.
Last updated at 12:51pm, 11th March 2010
Despite big financial pressures, Norfolk's fire service says they can still provide a 1st class service.
There're going to be massive changes to the service as they look to save one and a half million pounds over 5 years.
It'll mean fire engines moved from different stations and lead to job cuts across the county.
After another big meeting in April, you'll then be able to have your say in a 12 week consultation.
Last updated at 12:51pm, 11th March 2010
Internet safety advice from Norfolk police
Norfolk Police are trying to make sure your kids are safe while on websites like Facebook and Bebo.
They're dishing out online safety advice for parents.
It's after a serial sex offender who was jailed for life for raping and murdering a 17 year old he met through facebook.
For more info just go to the link below.
www.norfolk.police.uk.
Last updated at 12:49pm, 11th March 2010
Norfolk Police are trying to make sure your kids are safe while on websites like Facebook and Bebo.
They're dishing out online safety advice for parents.
It's after a serial sex offender who was jailed for life for raping and murdering a 17 year old he met through facebook.
For more info just go to the link below.
www.norfolk.police.uk.
Last updated at 12:49pm, 11th March 2010
Record numbers renew for Norwich City
Looks like plenty of you want to see the Canaries in action next season.
A record number of fans have renewed their tickets for the 2010-11 campaign.
More than 18,500 have.
The next deadline to renew your tickets is April 10th.
Last updated at 12:48pm, 11th March 2010
Looks like plenty of you want to see the Canaries in action next season.
A record number of fans have renewed their tickets for the 2010-11 campaign.
More than 18,500 have.
The next deadline to renew your tickets is April 10th.
Last updated at 12:48pm, 11th March 2010
A47 roadworks
You can expect a bit of slow traffic on the A47 West of Dereham.
Repairs are being carried out between 8 tonight and midnight.
They'll then carry on from 8pm tomorrow through till 6 am on Monday.
There'll be temporary traffic lights in place and you'll have to travel at 10 miles an hour by convoy.
Last updated at 6:07am, 11th March 2010
You can expect a bit of slow traffic on the A47 West of Dereham.
Repairs are being carried out between 8 tonight and midnight.
They'll then carry on from 8pm tomorrow through till 6 am on Monday.
There'll be temporary traffic lights in place and you'll have to travel at 10 miles an hour by convoy.
Last updated at 6:07am, 11th March 2010
Blogg statue defaced
There's shock and anger from some residents in Cromer.
It's after the statue of famous local hero Henry Blogg's been vandalised.
The bronze statue of the lifeboatman's had its face painted bright pink.
Blogg helped save over 800 lives in his 53 years of service.
Last updated at 6:06am, 11th March 2010
There's shock and anger from some residents in Cromer.
It's after the statue of famous local hero Henry Blogg's been vandalised.
The bronze statue of the lifeboatman's had its face painted bright pink.
Blogg helped save over 800 lives in his 53 years of service.
Last updated at 6:06am, 11th March 2010
Good news for the jobs market
The jobs market is looking up here in Norfolk.
There were over 1500 vacancies at Jobcentre Plus in January - nearly double the number at the same time last year.
Local companies are also being urged to work with groups like A4E who help the long term unemployed back to work.
For details on A4E go to the link below.
www.mya4e.com
Last updated at 8:54am, 10th March 2010
The jobs market is looking up here in Norfolk.
There were over 1500 vacancies at Jobcentre Plus in January - nearly double the number at the same time last year.
Local companies are also being urged to work with groups like A4E who help the long term unemployed back to work.
For details on A4E go to the link below.
www.mya4e.com
Last updated at 8:54am, 10th March 2010
Florence and the Machine comes to the East
Brit award winner Florence and The Machine's coming to the east coast.
She's headlining this year's Latitude festival.
The festival, near Southwold, takes place from the 15th-18th July.
For details about tickets go to the link below.
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx
Last updated at 8:48am, 10th March 2010
Brit award winner Florence and The Machine's coming to the east coast.
She's headlining this year's Latitude festival.
The festival, near Southwold, takes place from the 15th-18th July.
For details about tickets go to the link below.
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx
Last updated at 8:48am, 10th March 2010
Illegal parking clampdown
You should see fewer dodgy car parkers in North Walsham.
Local police have cautioned 27 drivers for parking on or near yellow lines.
It's after concerns drivers were blocking emergency access to the town's infant and junior schools.
Last updated at 5:46am, 10th March 2010
You should see fewer dodgy car parkers in North Walsham.
Local police have cautioned 27 drivers for parking on or near yellow lines.
It's after concerns drivers were blocking emergency access to the town's infant and junior schools.
Last updated at 5:46am, 10th March 2010
Boost for North Norfolk
We could see a future Olympic medal winner come from a North Norfolk village.
That's the hope behind a new rural sports package announced for the county this week.
We're getting over 570 thousand pounds from Sport England to encourage you to get active.
The money will be spent over three years.
Last updated at 10:38am, 7th March 2010
We could see a future Olympic medal winner come from a North Norfolk village.
That's the hope behind a new rural sports package announced for the county this week.
We're getting over 570 thousand pounds from Sport England to encourage you to get active.
The money will be spent over three years.
Last updated at 10:38am, 7th March 2010
Shocking number of kids struggling in class
A quarter of children in North Norfolk aren't getting to grips with English.
New documents show one in four failed to improve enough in the subject between the ages of 6 and 11.
What's more worrying for authorities in Norfolk is that the success rate is falling here.
Education bosses say the blip could be down to changes in the way pupils are assessed.
Last updated at 10:37am, 7th March 2010
A quarter of children in North Norfolk aren't getting to grips with English.
New documents show one in four failed to improve enough in the subject between the ages of 6 and 11.
What's more worrying for authorities in Norfolk is that the success rate is falling here.
Education bosses say the blip could be down to changes in the way pupils are assessed.
Last updated at 10:37am, 7th March 2010
Watch out for pet scammers
We're being warned to not to give money upfront for pets we want to buy.
It's after two people in Norfolk we're duped into shelling out for dogs they wanted.
The animals were never delivered.
Norfolk trading standards are investigating the scam.
Last updated at 8:36am, 6th March 2010
We're being warned to not to give money upfront for pets we want to buy.
It's after two people in Norfolk we're duped into shelling out for dogs they wanted.
The animals were never delivered.
Norfolk trading standards are investigating the scam.
Last updated at 8:36am, 6th March 2010
You could see a doctor near where you work
Would you rather see a doctor near where you work than where you live?
You could be given that choice soon.
A consultation's just been launched and Norfolk's health bosses want to know what you think about getting rid of the current GP boundaries.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks.
For more information just go to:-
www.gpchoice.dh.gov.uk
Last updated at 5:43am, 5th March 2010
Would you rather see a doctor near where you work than where you live?
You could be given that choice soon.
A consultation's just been launched and Norfolk's health bosses want to know what you think about getting rid of the current GP boundaries.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks.
For more information just go to:-
www.gpchoice.dh.gov.uk
Last updated at 5:43am, 5th March 2010
