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Businesses on the Norfolk Broads are gearing up for more first-time boaters this summer as the number of staycations increases.

A planning application is set to be submitted to the Broads Authority for a car park on the outskirts of Norwich.

All Saints Church, Rackheath. Photo: Bill Smith - Credit: Archant © 2007 A district councillor is confident police are helping to combat ongoing anti-social behaviour which has been described as "abhorrent" at a village church on the outskirts of Norwich. Access to All Saints Church in Rackheath and the adjoining layby has been restricted for years amid complaints about people meeting for sex at the site. A locked gate had been put across a country lane leading to the church last summer. It was installed by the landowner to restrict access. Broadland councillor Fran Whymark, who lives in...

“Not only did they know it was a protected tree but they knew that planning officers would object to its removal.  “If there was genuine remorse for the work they have done they could’ve come to us but that didn’t happen and it was almost a year before we were made aware of it.”  Ms Smith added there was also a public interest in the prosecution and not pursuing the case would be “undermining our position as a public authority”.  Fran Whymark agreed they had to prosecute, saying: “Otherwise, anyone who wants to get rid of a tree will feel carte blanche to do so.” 

The A1101 at Welney is closed due to flooding. Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: IAN BURT An investigation has begun into the causes of and response to the catastrophic Christmas flooding.  Norfolk County Council cabinet member for environment and waste Andy Grant said an additional £300,000 had been put in place for urgent flood repairs with a further £250,000 in revenue. There is also £1.5m in the Capital Budget project.  The flood water under the rail bridge on Green Lane between Great Plumstead and Thorpe End. - Credit: Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2021 Mr Grant told Wednes...