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Norfolk charities lose up to £120m in pandemic

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) has seen income and donations soar as charity shops reopened

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Charities have had to adapt to reduce some services and staff due to lockdown restrictions over the past year, but many are confident of bouncing back.

Lorraine Curston (right), founder of Sprowston-based Dawn's New Horizon, in its charity shop on Cannerby Lane.

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Charity shops see record sales and donations after reopening

Sophie Wyllie

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The syringe is filled with the Covid-19 vaccine at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Pict

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Under-50s to be called for vaccines as Moderna jab arrives in England

Donna-Louise Bishop

Break chief executive officer Rachel Cowdry pictured centre with the rest of the team

Charity's emergency appeal after losing £2.1m in pandemic

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Nurse Maria Alexiou preparing COVID vaccinations at the new mass vaccination centre at Connaught Hal

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Health bosses step up effort to vaccinate vulnerable communities

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Nicky Frosdick and Hollie Elliston ahead of the re-opening of Chari Boutique on the High Street in Lowestoft.

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Excitement as businesses reopen across region as Covid restrictions ease

Sophie Wyllie

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Peggy the deaf sheepdog learning sign language from RSPCA animal welfare manager Chloe Shorten

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Deaf sheepdog returns to work - after learning sign language

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The county's pubs are set to reopen next week.

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Pubs and shops open on Monday: what can I do when restrictions are eased?

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A man was taken to hospital after the fire at Poppy Street in Wymondham. Pic: Emily Thomson.

Man to be sentenced over Wymondham arson

Christine Cunningham

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Sarah Middleton, 63, from Norwich, who has suffered with anorexia for 30 years. Photo: Neil Didsbury

Anorexic woman calls for BMI to be scrapped in assessing need for help

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A Norfolk council is set to move several of its polling stations, despite fears over the continual e

Who are candidates to be Norfolk's new police and crime commissioner?

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Shoppers eating outside in warmer weather. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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What will the weather be like this week for outdoor reopening?

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The Prince of Wales has called on 'pickers who are stickers' to help farmers harvest fruit and veget

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Royal family 'deeply grateful' for support following Prince Philip death

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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The Duke of Edinburgh at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve. Pictured: The Duke of Edinburgh unveiling a plaq

Funeral arrangements for Prince Philip confirmed

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Non-essential shops will reopen on April 12.

'Ready to enjoy our beautiful county once again' - reporters look...

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Police are appealing for information

Woman cut from car after crash on A11

Emily Thomson

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Nathan Gostling, front, with his team of managers in his latest New Revolution (NR) gym, which is at

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Gym owner set to open fourth site in Norfolk on April 12

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Milly Hartley in her best Christmas jumper outside New Buckenham Polling Station during the December

Election 2021: Norfolk and Suffolk council candidates published

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Robbie Savage Credit: Norwich City Football Club

Robbie Savage: 'Never mind Stuart Webber, it's all down to me'

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Jake Garside has signed for Northampton Saints where he joins full-back Tommy Freeman, another former Wymondham RFC player

Wymondham rugby trio snapped up by top professional clubs

Ben Hardy

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Lambing season has started at The Little White Lamb Co, in West Harling.

'Small but mighty': Lambing season gets underway at family-run farm

Emily Thomson

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Hannah's Unisex Salon will officially open in Attleborough on April 12.

Town's hair salon set to reopen under new name and owner on April 12

Emily Thomson

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Racers kept the crowd happy at Snetterton.

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Circuit 'disappointed' at government for banning spectators at sport events

Abigail Nicholson

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Opinion: Investors and savers beware as inflation could soar

Peter Sharkey

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How often should I review my investment portolio?

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Lorraine Curston (right), founder of Sprowston-based Dawn's New Horizon, in its charity shop on Cannerby Lane.

Lockdown Easing | Video

Charity shops see record sales and donations after reopening

Sophie Wyllie

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Sarah Middleton, 63, from Norwich, who has suffered with anorexia for 30 years. Photo: Neil Didsbury

Anorexic woman calls for BMI to be scrapped in assessing need for help

Ben Hardy

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Break chief executive officer Rachel Cowdry pictured centre with the rest of the team

Charity's emergency appeal after losing £2.1m in pandemic

Ben Hardy

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The syringe is filled with the Covid-19 vaccine at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Pict

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Under-50s to be called for vaccines as Moderna jab arrives in England

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Hannah's Unisex Salon will officially open in Attleborough on April 12.

Town's hair salon set to reopen under new name and owner on April 12

Emily Thomson

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Wymondham College student, Louie Burkett, 14, home-schooling at his laptop at home in Thorpe End. Pi

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Being back at school is gift - Norfolk teen reveals lockdown woes

Louie Burkett

The Corn Exchange in King's Lynn is now being used as a Covid-19 Vaccination Centre. Picture: Ian Bu

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Further walk-in vaccination clinics being held across Norfolk and Waveney

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Niki Etheridge used her makeup and face painting skills to raise awareness of endometriosis on social media platforms.

Canaries and Wonder Woman used to raise endometriosis awareness

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Norfolk charities lose up to £120m in pandemic

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) has seen income and donations soar as charity shops reopened

Ben Hardy

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Charities have had to adapt to reduce some services and staff due to lockdown restrictions over the past year, but many are confident of bouncing back.

Break chief executive officer Rachel Cowdry pictured centre with the rest of the team

Charity's emergency appeal after losing £2.1m in pandemic

Ben Hardy

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Lorraine Curston (right), founder of Sprowston-based Dawn's New Horizon, in its charity shop on Cannerby Lane.

Lockdown Easing | Video

Charity shops see record sales and donations after reopening

Sophie Wyllie

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Peggy the deaf sheepdog learning sign language from RSPCA animal welfare manager Chloe Shorten

Farming

Deaf sheepdog returns to work - after learning sign language

Chris Hill

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The syringe is filled with the Covid-19 vaccine at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Pict

Coronavirus

Under-50s to be called for vaccines as Moderna jab arrives in England

Donna-Louise Bishop

Sport

Robbie Savage: 'Never mind Stuart Webber, it's all down to me'

Robbie Savage Credit: Norwich City Football Club

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Norfolk was a hot topic on a national football radio phone-in show as one Norwich City fan put Robbie Savage straight over his attitude towards the city.

Jake Garside has signed for Northampton Saints where he joins full-back Tommy Freeman, another former Wymondham RFC player

Wymondham rugby trio snapped up by top professional clubs

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Racers kept the crowd happy at Snetterton.

Motorsport

Circuit 'disappointed' at government for banning spectators at sport events

Abigail Nicholson

Josh Rattican - R Racing Ginetta Junior

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Promising teens join Norfolk-based team's Ginetta line-up

Abigail Nicholson

Wayne Willgress wins his match against Greg Harlow during the World Indoor Bowls singles championshi

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Norfolk bowls star tests positive at world indoor championships

Dominic Picksley

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All the family attractions in Norfolk and Waveney reopening on April 12

Every year Banham Zoo have to count their animals, from every single bug to their tigers. Deboarah H

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From zoos to theme parks, here are all the outdoor family attractions in Norfolk and Waveney reopening on April 12.

The Kings Head in Letheringsett is one of the great pub gardens to visit in Norfolk.

Food and Drink

13 of the best pub gardens to visit in Norfolk

Louisa Baldwin

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Sally Campion-Jones and Shaun Kent with their food truck for their new takeaway business, Dirty Frye

Food and Drink

'Immense support' for new street food van touring villages

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Britain’s Got Talent star Ben Langley is launching on your doorstep where he performs for 20 minutes at a safe distance...

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5 things to do in Norfolk over the Easter holidays

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Jemima Wood, 24, with some of her bread, pastries and cakes at her new business, Dollies Bakery at C

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7 brilliant bakeries to visit in Norfolk and Waveney

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Lifestyle

How often should I review my investment portolio?

Investment portfolio review on a screen

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Charles Bliss

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I have about £200,000 invested in a portfolio that I’m using to build my overall net worth. The money has come from excess earnings from a contract job I had a few years ago and an inheritance. I also have pensions, which I’m continuing to build...

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Should I put cash in an ISA or regular savings account?

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Financial planning: Where do I begin?

Charles Bliss

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Young family considering family income benefit and life insurance information

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Should we take out family income benefit insurance?

Charles Bliss

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Smith & Pinching Inheritance Tax (IHT) paperwork on a desk

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What Inheritance Tax allowances will I qualify for?

Charles Bliss

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