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Arnie Barton the roadside carver

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Meet the man who carves chainsaw sculptures by the roadside

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side

Henry Hill, who died in 2022 at the age of 18, will be remembered at a special rugby match at Holt Rugby Club on August 24.

Henry Hill, who died in 2022 at the age of 18, will be remembered at a special rugby match at Holt Rugby Club on August 24.

'It means a lot they still think of him' - Teenager to be remembered at rugby match

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

Chris Gurney, who ran Northrepps Aerodrome, pictured in 2007.

Chris Gurney, who ran Northrepps Aerodrome, pictured in 2007.

Obituary: Norfolk man who defied odds after near-fatal aircrash to open aerodrome

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers cut short.

Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers cut short.

Mission for justice

Norfolk rugby club Holt Rugby Football Club has paid tribute to player, husband, dad and friend Henry Barringer, who has died after illness, aged 35

Norfolk rugby club Holt Rugby Football Club has paid tribute to player, husband, dad and friend Henry Barringer, who has died after illness, aged 35

Norfolk rugby club pays tribute to 'absolute gentleman' as player dies, aged 35

Norfolk referee Colin Reeve has died at the age of 78-years-old.

Norfolk referee Colin Reeve has died at the age of 78-years-old.

Obituary: Norfolk referee who officiated the FA Cup Final... twice

Mental and physical health problems resulted in the end of Vicki's 22 year military career

Mental and physical health problems resulted in the end of Vicki's 22 year military career

Veteran Vicki's fighting spirit shines through with Help for Heroes

Revd Andrew Whitehead, the vicar at St Agnes church in Cawston, Norfolk, has raised almost £1,000 for Sue Lambert Trust with his 24-hour silence

Revd Andrew Whitehead, the vicar at St Agnes church in Cawston, Norfolk, has raised almost £1,000 for Sue Lambert Trust with his 24-hour silence

Norfolk vicar's 24-hour silence raises almost £1,000 for local charity

Cora Beecroft from North Walsham was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was three years old - and her brother James has now raised almost £700 for Young Lives vs Cancer

Cora Beecroft from North Walsham was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was three years old - and her brother James has now raised almost £700 for Young Lives vs Cancer

Four-year-old Cora's cancer battle - with older brother there every step of the way

Retiring GP Dr Martyn Scott with staff at Sheringham Medical Practice

Retiring GP Dr Martyn Scott with staff at Sheringham Medical Practice

Doctor announces retirement after quarter of a century as a GP at Norfolk practice

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, visited the Cromer National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station in north Norfolk for the 30th anniversary of the charity

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, visited the Cromer National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station in north Norfolk for the 30th anniversary of the charity

Princess Royal visits north Norfolk coast to celebrate charity's 30th anniversary

A Norfolk mum of four who was evicted from her home after her partner died suddenly earlier this month now fears her family could become homeless

A Norfolk mum of four who was evicted from her home after her partner died suddenly earlier this month now fears her family could become homeless

Norfolk mum of four homeless after eviction just weeks on from partner's tragic death

Flood-hit Staithe Road residents Steve and Susan Adkins with their neighbours William and Deanna Wells and their new portable toilet

Flood-hit Staithe Road residents Steve and Susan Adkins with their neighbours William and Deanna Wells and their new portable toilet

The toilet that saved Christmas for couple forced to use public loos for TWO MONTHS

Bryony Nierop-Reading watched as her Happisburgh bungalow fell into the sea a decade ago - and she now fears her new Beach Road house could be next

Bryony Nierop-Reading watched as her Happisburgh bungalow fell into the sea a decade ago - and she now fears her new Beach Road house could be next

Woman whose bungalow fell into the sea now 'terrified' her new home is next

'Waking up on Christmas Day alone is hard' - Will Brown, ex Royal Navy

'Waking up on Christmas Day alone is hard' - Will Brown, ex Royal Navy

Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas

Lifeboat volunteers Neil Davies and Monika Lewandowska married in Norwich before stopping at the Cromer RNLI end of pier station for pictures on the way to their reception

Lifeboat volunteers Neil Davies and Monika Lewandowska married in Norwich before stopping at the Cromer RNLI end of pier station for pictures on the way to their reception

Lifeboat lovers tie the knot at famous north Norfolk end of pier station

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

The ashes of Luke Nicholas, from North Walsham, who died aged 16, have been scattered in space. Images: Aura Flights/Supplied

The ashes of Luke Nicholas, from North Walsham, who died aged 16, have been scattered in space. Images: Aura Flights/Supplied

'I knew this was right for him' - Space balloon scatters teen's ashes in space

John Graveling, a Cromer hotelier, businessman and talented amateur sportsman, passed away on November 7 after a brief illness, aged 86

John Graveling, a Cromer hotelier, businessman and talented amateur sportsman, passed away on November 7 after a brief illness, aged 86

Tribute to hotelier and cricket club legend who was 'an inspiration to many'

Anne Rose with the North Walsham Arthritis Care minibus.

Anne Rose with the North Walsham Arthritis Care minibus.

Obituary: The community lawyer who led a life of kindness

Dave Upton (left) has walked the length of the Norfolk border in memory of his late father William Upton, who died of a stroke aged 85 in March this year

Dave Upton (left) has walked the length of the Norfolk border in memory of his late father William Upton, who died of a stroke aged 85 in March this year

Man walks the 200-mile length of the Norfolk border in memory of his late father

The funeral service for John Le at St Peter and St Paul Church, taken by Rev Jennie Hodgkinson

The funeral service for John Le at St Peter and St Paul Church, taken by Rev Jennie Hodgkinson

Hundreds attend the funeral of much-loved Cromer fisherman and councillor John Lee

John Lee, when he became chairman of North Norfolk District Council in 2016

John Lee, when he became chairman of North Norfolk District Council in 2016

Funeral of popular crab fisherman and community stalwart John Lee announced

John Lee, from Cromer

John Lee, from Cromer

Town to pay tribute to much-missed fisherman and council leader

The funeral of Alfie Brown at North Walsham's St Nicholas’ Church , in Market Place, on Monday, September 4

The funeral of Alfie Brown at North Walsham's St Nicholas’ Church , in Market Place, on Monday, September 4

Town falls silent for the funeral of 13-year-old hit-and-run victim Alfie Brown

John Lee, when he became chairman of North Norfolk District Council in 2016

John Lee, when he became chairman of North Norfolk District Council in 2016

Obituary: The straight-talking crab fisherman who became a community stalwart

Alfie Brown loved climbing trees

Alfie Brown loved climbing trees

'It's harrowing' - Mothers heartfelt tribute to son, 13, killed in hit-and-run

Rosie Johnson, specialist teenage cancer nurse at Addenbrooke's, accepts the cheque from Henry Hill's mum Lisa and sister Olivia last year. More fundraisers are planned in Henry's memory

Rosie Johnson, specialist teenage cancer nurse at Addenbrooke's, accepts the cheque from Henry Hill's mum Lisa and sister Olivia last year. More fundraisers are planned in Henry's memory

Much-missed Henry prompts rugby matches and massive hikes

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

'We miss him and love him': Tribute to 13-year-old hit-and-run victim Alfie

Karen Bethell with her grandson, Sam

Karen Bethell with her grandson, Sam

Obituary: The community reporter with a passion for people

Pen pals: Left to right, front row, David Everitt, David Silverman, Steven Silverman, back row, Lisa Everitt, Yvonne Everitt, Eleanor Silverman, Lisa Silverman

Pen pals: Left to right, front row, David Everitt, David Silverman, Steven Silverman, back row, Lisa Everitt, Yvonne Everitt, Eleanor Silverman, Lisa Silverman

Visit celebrates transatlantic pen pals who gave their children the same names

Dave Upton (left) is walking the length of the Norfolk border in memory of his late father William Upton (right), who died of a stroke last month

Dave Upton (left) is walking the length of the Norfolk border in memory of his late father William Upton (right), who died of a stroke last month

Son plans EPIC 200-mile trek around Norfolk's border in 'hero' dad's memory

Mick Bensley, pictured in 1978.

Mick Bensley, pictured in 1978.

Tribute paid to artist who captured heroic lifeboat crews

Obituary: The bus driver who was always up for a chat

Barry Thomas, former headteacher of North Walsham High School

Barry Thomas, former headteacher of North Walsham High School

Obituary: The high school headteacher described as a 'treasure'

Sheringham dancer Tom Withington, inset, appears in an episode of The Crown, which stars Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II.

Sheringham dancer Tom Withington, inset, appears in an episode of The Crown, which stars Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II.

Norfolk dancer appears in new Netflix series of The Crown

Tim and Geli Harris, owners of Catfield Fen

Tim and Geli Harris, owners of Catfield Fen

Couple win 14 year legal row costing £1m

Left: Taylor's Lodge as it currently stands in Gunton Park. Right: An elevation drawing showing how the restored cottage could look.

Left: Taylor's Lodge as it currently stands in Gunton Park. Right: An elevation drawing showing how the restored cottage could look.

North Norfolk District Council

Ruins of romantic lodge could become holiday accommodation

Cromer Crab. Photo: Antony Kelly

Cromer Crab. Photo: Antony Kelly

Could 'feelings' ruling on crabs and lobsters impact a Norfolk tradition?

A storm drain gushing out what may have been sewage onto Sheringham beach after torrential rain in 2020.

A storm drain gushing out what may have been sewage onto Sheringham beach after torrential rain in 2020.

'An absolute outrage' - Sewage vote angers local environmentalists

Matt Willer walked the 46 mile Peddars Way barefoot to raise awareness of the need for people to tread to carefully

Matt Willer walked the 46 mile Peddars Way barefoot to raise awareness of the need for people to tread to carefully

Charity founder walks 'emotional' 46 miles barefoot

Former councillor Marie Strong and husband Mike were presented with some garden furniture at a surprise presentation at Langham Dome.

Former councillor Marie Strong and husband Mike were presented with some garden furniture at a surprise presentation at Langham Dome.

Norfolk County Council

'Unbelievable' surprise for dedicated former councillor

Graham Hukins, newly-appointed commercial manager at the North Norfolk Railway.

Graham Hukins, newly-appointed commercial manager at the North Norfolk Railway.

'Exciting time' for railway's new manager amid record sales

Laura Hilton, owner of Threads Bridal shop at Salle Moor Hall Farm. Picture: Danielle Booden

Laura Hilton, owner of Threads Bridal shop at Salle Moor Hall Farm. Picture: Danielle Booden

Bride-to-be whose wedding was postponed three times opens bridal shop

The couple discovered sodden floorboards by the front door after peeling back the carpet.

The couple discovered sodden floorboards by the front door after peeling back the carpet.

Sodden floorboards and pet fur - couple's holiday let nightmare

Eve Pettinger taught thousands of pupils over some 64 years.

Eve Pettinger taught thousands of pupils over some 64 years.

'She married ballet' - Tributes paid to dance teacher who inspired thousands

The VW Karmann Ghia, which claimed first prize out of the cars at the show

The VW Karmann Ghia, which claimed first prize out of the cars at the show

Classic cars raise hundreds for charity at Mundesley Motor Show

Danny Adams said his

Danny Adams said his

'Back to square one' - Ex-convict's work return bid hit by moped hire snub

“It’s been a mad four days to be honest, but it’s brought the town together,” said Funday chairman Colin Jeary,.

“It’s been a mad four days to be honest, but it’s brought the town together,” said Funday chairman Colin Jeary,.

'Mad four days' - North Walsham enjoys return of Funday

Ian Hÿtch arrived at Cromer to be greeted by Donkeys Bo-Peep and Milly. Becky (left) and Lisa (right) are MiniDonks volunteers. Sarah McPherson, (second left) is the founder and MD of the social enterprise.

Ian Hÿtch arrived at Cromer to be greeted by Donkeys Bo-Peep and Milly. Becky (left) and Lisa (right) are MiniDonks volunteers. Sarah McPherson, (second left) is the founder and MD of the social enterprise.

Musician raises £5,000 for mini donkeys in 80-mile Norfolk hike