A delightful narrow gauge railway, a farmer’s market run by a former MI6 chief and a holy site that once drew emperors and kings: The intriguing delights of heavenly Norfolk The Daily Mail’s Kit Hesketh-Harvey reveals the bucolic delights and religious history of Norfolk Walsingham, a tranquil cluster of hamlets, was once among the four … Read more
I love the sea. I love rivers. The point at which the two come together, an estuary, leaves me inexplicably excited. Between the ebbs and flows of the tides, estuaries hold secrets – some a bit murky, but all the more fascinating for it – and some of Britain’s most potent history. The Wash, the … Read more
Prince William and Kate Middleton are likely to remain at Anmer Hall and resume homeschooling their children, after England was plunged into Lockdown 3. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent previous lockdown periods at their country residence in Norfolk, where they have been staying since Christmas. Prince George, seven, and Princess Charlotte, five, … Read more
Hunt for masked robber who killed couple’s Norfolk terrier in violent struggle as he ripped watch from man’s arms before repeatedly punching him in the face The thug attacked the couple in Spanish Place, Westminster, in August Woman was aggressively pushed to the floor and landed on her dog Rufus Male chased thug afterwards even … Read more
Seven crab fishermen were injured when their boat was blasted out of the water by a suspected Second World War explosive. Several crew members of the 42ft boat Galwad-Y-Mor suffered life-changing injuries in the accident, 25 miles north of Cromer, Norfolk, last Tuesday. The two British and five Latvian men were hauling in a line … Read more
Thousands of ducks are slaughtered at poultry farm in Norfolk after third confirmed outbreak of bird flu this month 8,000 ducks at a Norfolk farm will be culled in a bid to stop spread of virus A 3km and 10km temporary control zones have been declared around all the premises in Attleborough Two other confirmed … Read more
Flock of 30,000 turkeys will be culled after bird flu outbreak at Norfolk farm – sparking fears over Christmas supplies 30,000 turkeys are being culled at a farm in East Anglia after bird flu outbreak H5N8 strain of avian influenza was confirmed to have been found on Friday DEFRA did not identify the farm but … Read more
Huge sperm whale washes up dead on Norfolk mudbank before tide carries its body further out to sea The dead sperm whale was spotted beached in The Wash on the Norfolk coast It was lying a mile out from Snettisham Beach but has now been carried by tide Locals Jacky and Andy McKee reported it to UK … Read more
Police are hunting a ‘dine and dash’ couple who swindled up to a dozen pubs and restaurants by fleeing without paying for meals during a ten-month crime spree. The pair are thought to have claimed their card was declined during their brazen tricks on the beleaguered hospitality venues across East Anglia. They would then leave … Read more
Coronavirus testing site in Norfolk run by security firm G4S is forced to close after four members of staff test positive for Covid People with tests at Postwick Park and Ride site in Norwich were turned away Drive-through facility will be deep cleaned and reopened ‘as soon as possible’ Four confirmed coronavirus cases among staff on … Read more