So is THAT what all the fuss was about? More than 100 birdwatchers descend on Norfolk salt marsh to catch glimpse of a rufous bush chat that has not been seen in UK for 40 years The rare species was last observed in UK at Prawle Point in Devon, in 1980 Rufous bush chat is … Read more
A series of black and white photographs capturing life on the Norfolk Broads in Victorian times has emerged. The charming photographs were discovered in a book titled ‘Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads’. A rare intact copy of the book is being sold for £50,000. There are various images showing locals harvesting reeds and taking … Read more
Sand storm hits Norfolk! Cars, streets and homes in seaside village are covered in a thick layer as strong winds blow in off the beach Residents in seaside community of Walcott in Norfolk found sand over their cars The village had been struck by a sand storm with wind gusting at up to 70mph Beach … Read more
Checking in… Author and broadcaster Loyd Grossman reveals why Norfolk is his favourite UK holiday spot and offers top tips for U.S trips, including an ‘amazing’ NYC burger joint By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 16:33 BST, 7 September 2020 | Updated: 16:33 BST, 7 September 2020 Author and broadcaster Loyd Grossman checks … Read more
You’ve sealed your fate! Over-eager seal called Sally is escorted out of the Norfolk Broads after surprising paddleboarders as yet ANOTHER of the creatures causes mischief this summer The animal, nicknamed Sally, delighted and shocked people having fun on water Some tourists even jumped in to swim with her at Womack Staithe near Ludham It … Read more
A huge chicken factory in Norfolk has been forced to close and 350 families have been put into isolation after 75 workers tested positive for coronavirus. Banham Poultry in the village of Attleborough has voluntarily agreed to close its cutting room following an outbreak of the virus. The first case of Covid was reported last Friday, … Read more
Breaking: Bomb squad swoop on Norfolk beach after ‘unexploded device’ is found in car park Device found at beach car par at Horsey Gap, north of Great Yarmouth, today Norfolk Police have closed off car park and have advised people to avoid area They say this follows reports of an ‘unexploded device’ found in the … Read more
Designers Rosie van Cutsem has revealed how the smart Norfolk set have been enjoying G&T sundowners and online yoga with the mother of Prince Harry’s goddaughter during lockdown. Rosie, 38, is among the darlings of the royal set who lives just a stone’s throw from Prince William, 38, and Kate Middleton’s, 38, lockdown pad of … Read more
Saddle up for a Norfolk ride… to discover Black Beauty and trace the author’s own story back to the county where she grew up Anna Sewell dictated Black Beauty, published in 1878, from her sickbed Her childhood home is now a tearoom called Kirsty’s Cakery in Great Yarmouth Stay on Somerleyton Estate – in the … Read more
Alex Mills, 33, has been named locally as the woman who died in the incident. She was said to have been in a relationship for several years with her boyfriend called Raj and the pair had talked about getting married A mother-of-two and her boyfriend are believed to have died in a suspected suicide pact … Read more