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The deaths of four people in a Costessey home has prompted a call for a public inquiry into the state of Norfolks mental health support.

A call has been made for a major shake-up in how decisions on traffic schemes and maintenance of Norfolks roads are made.

The leader of Norfolk County Council has pledged the authority will do what it can to help the troubled University of East Anglia - but said that…

It is hoped the roll-out of a shared rural network will improve mobile phone connections in north Norfolk.

A small group of people from north Norfolk are planning to drive a van to the Ukrainian border to deliver food and much-needed supplies.

Andrew Proctor, leader of Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council. - Credit: Norfolk County Council But Andrew Proctor, Conservative leader of Norfolk County Council, said he was delighted with the results. He said: "We made some good gains and squeezed the votes elsewhere. It was really tight in Aylsham, where we came really close to taking it from the Lib Dems. "Fair play to everyone of our candidates. Everyone did a tremendous job. I am very proud of all the Conservatives." Mr Pr...

He said: "We made some good gains and squeezed the votes elsewhere. It was really tight in Aylsham, where we came really close to taking it from the Lib Dems. "Fair play to everyone of our candidates. Everyone did a tremendous job. I am very proud of all the Conservatives." Labour group leader Steve Morphew. - Credit: Denise Bradley Steve Morphew, leader of the Labour group, said: "I think we are pretty disappointed with the way it went across the county. "I make no excuses - that is democracy ...

Steffan Aquarone retained Melton Constable division, but stepped down as Liberal Democrat group leader. - Credit: Steffan Aquarone The Conservatives made some inroads into north Norfolk in this weeks elections for Norfolk County Council. The Tories gained Wells and Holt from the Liberal Democrats, while North Walsham West and Erpingham went from Tory to Lib Dem control.  It means the Conservatives now control six north Norfolk divisions, the Lib Dems have four and an independent has one. ...

Long Stratton was badly hit by flooding. - Credit: Ella Wilkinson Landowners are being contacted by council officers to make sure they keep ditches and drainage systems clear, amid concern failures to do so contributed to recent flooding in Norfolk. People in South Norfolk, including Long Stratton, had to move into temporary accommodation because homes flooded, while families in Thetford were urged to leave their homes. The issue was discussed at a meeting of the scrutiny committee on Wednesday...

Roving teams are getting coronavirus vaccinations to residents of care homes in Norfolk, but council leaders acknowledge it is "particularly challenging...