Plans for 12 new affordable flats in Wymondham have been given the go-ahead after overcoming flooding fears. South Norfolk Council's planning committee agreed last Thursday to allow Broadland Housing Association to build the housing on land next to the Windmill Surgery.

28 July 2010 14:13

Hundreds of glider pilots from around the world will be making a beeline for a south Norfolk airfield as it hosts a week-long international rally. Tibenham Airfield is hosting the 2010 Vintage Glider Club International Rally from July 31 until August 8..

28 July 2010 12:36

A leggy new arrival is causing a stir at a Norfolk zoo. Standing at over 5ft tall and only a few days old, a baby giraffe has been born at Banham Zoo..

27 July 2010 15:00

A south Norfolk dairy farmer has backed a campaign to ban Chinese lanterns from the skies following concerns about public and animal safety. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) called on the government last month to follow the lead of other countries and outlaw the use of the flying paper lanterns over fears about the impact on livestock and the environment..

26 July 2010 10:28

The congregation at an historic south Norfolk church is hoping that plans to rejuvenate its fire damaged building will soon gain approval. Flames ripped through the school room and storage area at Carleton Rode Baptist Church, in June last year displacing worshippers and a youth club..

25 July 2010 15:31

Students took part in a fifty-a-side football match and group shoulder massage as part of a sponsored walk that will improve the surroundings at Old Buckenham High School..

25 July 2010 10:26

Wymondham Rugby Club has been awarded a £5,000 grant from South Norfolk Council towards the development of new pitches. The money will go towards £80,000 needed for the club to be able to construct four new pitches and a car park at Norwich Common..

23 July 2010 20:31

A woman had to be freed from a car after a crash on the A11 at Wymondham. Emergency services were called to the crash just after 1.45pm today, close to Norfolk police's operations centre..