Tidal Lands – exhibition at Blakeney village hall
There is to be an exhibition at Blakeney during August to celebrate the acquisition of Blakeney Point by the National Trust.
A quest for treasure at Norfolk’s Blickling Hall
Throughout July and August a series of paintings by the Cromer based artist Lizzie Riches are displayed in the Long Gallery at Blickling Hall near Aylsham. These paintings form the basis of a treasure hunt devised by Colin Rawlings of the Red Dot Gallery in Holt.
Norfolk’s County Hall to be refurbished
Norfolk County Council has revealed plans to update the interior and some of the exterior of its headquarters, the 50-year old County Hall. It is estimated that the total cost will be in the region of £22 million pounds. This is a long-term project that will be ongoing over the next 25 years.
North Norfolk MP proclaimed a hero
The North Norfolk MP, Mr. Norman Lamb, was described as a hero today when he single-handedly foiled an attempt to steal the Olympic Torch as it passed through Cromer.
The southern North Sea off Norfolk – Centrica announces exploration plans
The next few years look set to be important ones in respect of the development of gas fields in the North Sea off the Norfolk coast. Centrica has announced its plans to spend many millions of pounds developing these new sites.
Growth in Norfolk economy still slow
Norfolk’s economy is still stagnating to a certain extent. A report just published indicated that manufacturers based in the County have experienced a definite slow down in orders. Export sales have also been less than encouraging.
Lifeboat Café at Cromer – a great place for breakfast
The Lifeboat Café is at the bottom of The Gangway opposite the RNLI Museum and the Rocket House Café. There are several tables outside that can be in great demand when the sun shines. If you arrive early you can breakfast while the crab boats are landing and watch the fishermen sorting the catch.
Canoeist finds body in Suffolk river
A Norfolk police officer whilst off duty was canoeing on the Little Ouse at Brandon, Suffolk when he discovered a body. It was badly decomposed and had been caught up in tree roots under the riverbank.
Norwich Castle Museum – attempted theft of rhino horn
A 19-year old man of no fixed abode has pleaded guilty at Norwich Magistrates’ Court to attempting to steal a rhino horn from Norwich Castle Museum.
Norfolk country cottages property magnate wins lottery millions!
Gordon Playford of Swanton Novers, the Norfolk country cottages millionaire, has scooped the main prize of £17 million pounds in the EuroMillions lottery.