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Tributes have been paid to a retiring council chairman at its annual general meeting, as the vice-chair is elected to take the reigns.

One of the biggest festive events on the calendar, Holkham Halls festive event returns this weekend. Here’s a taste of what’s in store

Rowan Mantell talks to Simon Scarrow about his latest novel...and asks, what did the Romans do for us in Norfolk?

Rowan Mantell talks to Simon Scarrow about his latest novel...and asks, what did the Romans do for us in Norfolk?

Rowan Mantell talks to Simon Scarrow about his latest novel...and asks, what did the Romans do for us in Norfolk?

From Great Yarmouth to King's Lynn, five new walking and cycling routes - the Platinum Jubilee Trails - are set to open up unexplored corners of Norfolk.

From Great Yarmouth to King's Lynn, five new walking and cycling routes - the Platinum Jubilee Trails - are set to open up unexplored corners of Norfolk.

A new wildlife lake, eight holiday cabins and 20 new jobs could all be created at Oakland Gardens, in Pentney, Norfolk, if plans are approved by the council. 

How the new electoral map of Norfolk will look. - Credit: LGBCE and Ordnance Survey The final plans for Norfolk electoral boundary changes will see thousands of people waking up in new or renamed wards.  The three areas that will see the most radical changes are Melton Constable in North Norfolk, Fincham in West Norfolk - both of which will no longer exist - and Hethersett in South Norfolk, which will be in a new ward.  Other areas will see bits split off into other wards, for examp...

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...