7+ hour, 28+ min ago  (1098+ words) A few years ago, while on holiday in Jersey, I had the good fortune to see a red squirrel in the wild. I only glimpsed it for a few moments as it bounded across the road in front of me,…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (650+ words) There are plenty of activities and events to entertain families this May half term. Here are some cheap and free events happening around Norfolk. Norwich Games Festival will be held at the Forum (Image: Norwich Games Festival) Where: The Forum,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (884+ words) As the Norfolk & Norwich Festival returns, the National Centre for Writing reveals its highlights for the City of Literature Weekend. The month of May marks the return of Norfolk & Norwich Festival " one of the longest-running arts festivals of its kind…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (181+ words) A Norfolk teacher has been shortlisted for a national film award. Ash Williams, the maths, science and computing lead at Burnham Market Primary School, is in the running for the Filmmaking Champion award at the Into Film Awards. The nomination…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (327+ words) Young people will get a behind-the-scenes look at emergency services on the front line. An aviation company is offering the experience as part of a hands-on careers event, designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. Saxon Air is…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (980+ words) This summer's Royal Norfolk Show promises to be "the most diverse and inclusive ever" - with a multicultural carnival atmosphere and free parking for everyone. It is now just six weeks until the county's spectacular annual showcase returns to the Norfolk…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (175+ words) A not-for-profit fostering agency is putting long-term care and trauma-informed support at the heart of its model. Break, a charity, is currently promoting its specialist approach as part of Foster Care Fortnight. Its model focuses on helping children heal through…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (592+ words) Primary schools across Norfolk are being invited to take part in a new reading competition offering major prizes for pupils and classrooms, as part of a nationwide push to get more children reading for pleasure. High street retailer TGJones has…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (167+ words) A revamped playground is bringing new fun to breaktimes thanks to a school's community connections. St Faiths' Church of England Primary School in Horsham St Faith received a playground makeover from Norfolk-based Abel Homes after teachers appealed for help. The…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (339+ words) A family who set out to transform their autistic son's life are overjoyed after hitting their "15, 000 fundraising target. Charlie Houston, who has just turned six and lives with his family in Bradwell, has autism spectrum disorder, is non-verbal and has…...