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Head teacher guilty of abusing boys in Norfolk
A headteacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing and beating pupils at a Norfolk school.
Derek Slade worked at St George's School in Wicklewood in Norfolk, which later moved to Great Finborough in Suffolk.
The 61 year old has no teaching qualifications and set up the school with colleagues.
The attacks took place between 1978 and 1983.
Listen: Detective Inspector Adrian Randall from Suffolk Police lead the investigation
Last updated at 6:26pm, 3rd September 2010
A headteacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing and beating pupils at a Norfolk school.
Derek Slade worked at St George's School in Wicklewood in Norfolk, which later moved to Great Finborough in Suffolk.
The 61 year old has no teaching qualifications and set up the school with colleagues.
The attacks took place between 1978 and 1983.
Listen: Detective Inspector Adrian Randall from Suffolk Police lead the investigation
Last updated at 6:26pm, 3rd September 2010
Norfolk Amnesty
A special amnesty for hazardhouse household waste is being held in Norfolk this weekend.
You can safely get rid of things like chemicals, cleaners, pesticides and fertilisers all weekend.
Norfolk County Council is holding a special amnesty event at , Station Road, NR9 3AZ on Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 6pm
Last updated at 5:50pm, 3rd September 2010
A special amnesty for hazardhouse household waste is being held in Norfolk this weekend.
You can safely get rid of things like chemicals, cleaners, pesticides and fertilisers all weekend.
Norfolk County Council is holding a special amnesty event at , Station Road, NR9 3AZ on Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 6pm
Last updated at 5:50pm, 3rd September 2010
More kids excluded from Norfolk schools
New figures show more pupils in Norfolk are being excluded from school.
The numbers are up by more than 550 over the past year.
Nearly five thousand three hundred youngsters were banned from the classroom.
The council's education bosses say less than 100 students were permenantly excluded.
Last updated at 2:35pm, 3rd September 2010
New figures show more pupils in Norfolk are being excluded from school.
The numbers are up by more than 550 over the past year.
Nearly five thousand three hundred youngsters were banned from the classroom.
The council's education bosses say less than 100 students were permenantly excluded.
Last updated at 2:35pm, 3rd September 2010
Amnesty for harmful substances
A special amnesty for hazardous household waste is being held in Norfolk this weekend.
You can safely get rid of things like chemicals, cleaners, pesticides and fertilisers at Ketteringham Recycling Centre all weekend.
But fireworks, ammunition and asbestos can't be taken.
Norfolk County Council is holding a special amnesty event at Ketteringham, Station Road (NR9 3AZ) this weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September) between 8am and 6pm.
Last updated at 10:47am, 3rd September 2010
A special amnesty for hazardous household waste is being held in Norfolk this weekend.
You can safely get rid of things like chemicals, cleaners, pesticides and fertilisers at Ketteringham Recycling Centre all weekend.
But fireworks, ammunition and asbestos can't be taken.
Norfolk County Council is holding a special amnesty event at Ketteringham, Station Road (NR9 3AZ) this weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September) between 8am and 6pm.
Last updated at 10:47am, 3rd September 2010
Plans move on for a hostel in Norwich
Plans for a backpacker’s hostel in Norwich have moved a step closer.
A planning application has been submitted to turn the old ferry boat pub on Kings Street into a place for travelers to stay.
The developers say the business would create up to 40 new jobs.
Last updated at 5:34am, 3rd September 2010
Plans for a backpacker’s hostel in Norwich have moved a step closer.
A planning application has been submitted to turn the old ferry boat pub on Kings Street into a place for travelers to stay.
The developers say the business would create up to 40 new jobs.
Last updated at 5:34am, 3rd September 2010
2 fires are started in the city
Police are investigating after 2 cases of arson in West Pottergate in the city.
Fires were started in the communal area block, and rubbish and bikes were also set alight.
They happened last Friday and on Monday.
Police have stepped up patrols in the area.
Last updated at 5:34am, 3rd September 2010
Police are investigating after 2 cases of arson in West Pottergate in the city.
Fires were started in the communal area block, and rubbish and bikes were also set alight.
They happened last Friday and on Monday.
Police have stepped up patrols in the area.
Last updated at 5:34am, 3rd September 2010
Energy survey could save you money
People living in Rackheath can find out if they could save money by becoming more energy efficient.
All you have to do is take part in a survey being organised by Broadland District Council.
To find out if your home is in the qualifying area and for more details, contact the Energy Team on 01603 430627, contact energy@broadland.gov.uk.
Last updated at 5:33am, 3rd September 2010
People living in Rackheath can find out if they could save money by becoming more energy efficient.
All you have to do is take part in a survey being organised by Broadland District Council.
To find out if your home is in the qualifying area and for more details, contact the Energy Team on 01603 430627, contact energy@broadland.gov.uk.
Last updated at 5:33am, 3rd September 2010
RBS staff in Norwich could lose their jobs
Jobs at RBS in Norwich are at risk.
The bank's announced it's cutting another 3500 jobs.
It's already slashed its global workforce by 23,000 since the financial crisis started – 18,000 of them in the UK.
Service centre staff, IT and other support functions in 12 locations across the country - including our city - will be affected.
Last updated at 1:12pm, 2nd September 2010
Jobs at RBS in Norwich are at risk.
The bank's announced it's cutting another 3500 jobs.
It's already slashed its global workforce by 23,000 since the financial crisis started – 18,000 of them in the UK.
Service centre staff, IT and other support functions in 12 locations across the country - including our city - will be affected.
Last updated at 1:12pm, 2nd September 2010
Last ditch attempt to save Connexions
There's another last ditch attempt to save the Connexions service in Norfolk.
The council currently plans to cut funding to the youth advice service which could result in 65 job losses.
Lib Dems at county hall and Norwich South MP Simon Wright and North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb say the authority could use money from their reserves to fund the service.
Last updated at 12:00pm, 2nd September 2010
There's another last ditch attempt to save the Connexions service in Norfolk.
The council currently plans to cut funding to the youth advice service which could result in 65 job losses.
Lib Dems at county hall and Norwich South MP Simon Wright and North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb say the authority could use money from their reserves to fund the service.
Last updated at 12:00pm, 2nd September 2010
Plane crashes off the coast of Suffolk
Two people have been taken to hospital- after a light aircraft crash-landed off the Suffolk coast.
The plane came down last night three miles from the Orford Ness lighthouse near Aldeburgh.
It's reported it was on its way from Germany to Norfolk when it suffered engine failure.
Coastguards were alerted by Mayday calls from the aircraft- and rescued two people, who reportedly haven't been seriously injured.
To see the rescue mission log onto the link below.
www.rnlivideolibrary.org.uk/getvideo.aspx?vid=7djcbjax
Last updated at 11:59am, 2nd September 2010
Two people have been taken to hospital- after a light aircraft crash-landed off the Suffolk coast.
The plane came down last night three miles from the Orford Ness lighthouse near Aldeburgh.
It's reported it was on its way from Germany to Norfolk when it suffered engine failure.
Coastguards were alerted by Mayday calls from the aircraft- and rescued two people, who reportedly haven't been seriously injured.
To see the rescue mission log onto the link below.
www.rnlivideolibrary.org.uk/getvideo.aspx?vid=7djcbjax
Last updated at 11:59am, 2nd September 2010
Local train worker sacked
A rail worker's been sacked after failing to inspect level crossings across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
Network Rail tell me a total of 9 crossings weren't checked but over the last 9 months around 700 of the 1 thousand crossings here have been inspected
It comes a few weeks after a tanker and train collided at an unmanned level crossing in Suffolk.
Last updated at 5:38am, 2nd September 2010
A rail worker's been sacked after failing to inspect level crossings across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
Network Rail tell me a total of 9 crossings weren't checked but over the last 9 months around 700 of the 1 thousand crossings here have been inspected
It comes a few weeks after a tanker and train collided at an unmanned level crossing in Suffolk.
Last updated at 5:38am, 2nd September 2010
College places still up for grabs
City College still has places available on some of it's courses.
They're holding "Get Yourself Sorted" days tomorrow and on Saturday for people to find out more.
You can get one to one advice, find out more about the courses, and talk to members of staff.
While some courses are now fully subscribed, there are still places across all of the Schools within the college, spanning Business and Computing, Creative Arts, Foundation Studies, Hair and Beauty Therapy Industries, Health, Social Care and Early Education, the Hotel School, Lifelong Learning, Technology and Sport and the college's Sixth Form Centre.
Get Yourself Sorted Days are running at the college's main Ipswich Road campus on the following dates and times:
Friday 3rd September 10am - 4 pm
Saturday 4th September 10am - 1 pm
Thursday 9th September 10am - 4 pm
Friday 10th September 10am - 4 pm
Thursday 16th September 10am - 4 pm
Friday 17th September 10am - 4 pm
Enquirers can also contact City College Norwich's Advice Shop, which is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, by calling on (01603) 773 773 or emailing information@ccn.ac.uk.
Last updated at 5:36am, 2nd September 2010
City College still has places available on some of it's courses.
They're holding "Get Yourself Sorted" days tomorrow and on Saturday for people to find out more.
You can get one to one advice, find out more about the courses, and talk to members of staff.
While some courses are now fully subscribed, there are still places across all of the Schools within the college, spanning Business and Computing, Creative Arts, Foundation Studies, Hair and Beauty Therapy Industries, Health, Social Care and Early Education, the Hotel School, Lifelong Learning, Technology and Sport and the college's Sixth Form Centre.
Get Yourself Sorted Days are running at the college's main Ipswich Road campus on the following dates and times:
Friday 3rd September 10am - 4 pm
Saturday 4th September 10am - 1 pm
Thursday 9th September 10am - 4 pm
Friday 10th September 10am - 4 pm
Thursday 16th September 10am - 4 pm
Friday 17th September 10am - 4 pm
Enquirers can also contact City College Norwich's Advice Shop, which is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, by calling on (01603) 773 773 or emailing information@ccn.ac.uk.
Last updated at 5:36am, 2nd September 2010
City night club attack
A woman's been punched by a man in a Norwich nightclub.
It happened on Sunday night in Mercy.
Police are looking for anyone who witnessed the attack which happened near the dance floor between 11pm and 11.30.
Last updated at 11:17am, 1st September 2010
A woman's been punched by a man in a Norwich nightclub.
It happened on Sunday night in Mercy.
Police are looking for anyone who witnessed the attack which happened near the dance floor between 11pm and 11.30.
Last updated at 11:17am, 1st September 2010
Old city wall gets a refurb
Work to fix the old city wall has begun.
The 14th century stone was damaged last winter because of the bad weather.
It's costing 50 thousand pounds and will be finished in October.
Last updated at 11:17am, 1st September 2010
Work to fix the old city wall has begun.
The 14th century stone was damaged last winter because of the bad weather.
It's costing 50 thousand pounds and will be finished in October.
Last updated at 11:17am, 1st September 2010
Shed security warning
Allotment holders in Norfolk are being warned to secure their sheds.
It's after gardening equipment and tools were stolen in Aylsham.
Police say you need to invest in a good padlock and mark everything with your name and post code to put thieves off.
Last updated at 11:16am, 1st September 2010
Allotment holders in Norfolk are being warned to secure their sheds.
It's after gardening equipment and tools were stolen in Aylsham.
Police say you need to invest in a good padlock and mark everything with your name and post code to put thieves off.
Last updated at 11:16am, 1st September 2010
Academies set to open in Norfolk
Hundred of children in Norfolk will be going back to school later this month to academies.
Four new ones are opening in our county- including Ormiston Victory Academy- which replaces Costessey High.
The government has signing funding agreements ensuring they will all open on time.
Last updated at 11:16am, 1st September 2010
Hundred of children in Norfolk will be going back to school later this month to academies.
Four new ones are opening in our county- including Ormiston Victory Academy- which replaces Costessey High.
The government has signing funding agreements ensuring they will all open on time.
Last updated at 11:16am, 1st September 2010
Chris Martin charged
Norwich City has confirmed Chris Martin's been arrested and charged with common assault.
The club's released an official statement about the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
They say it'd be inappropriate to comment further - and Chris's solicitors are now dealing with it.
Last updated at 7:40am, 31st August 2010
Norwich City has confirmed Chris Martin's been arrested and charged with common assault.
The club's released an official statement about the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
They say it'd be inappropriate to comment further - and Chris's solicitors are now dealing with it.
Last updated at 7:40am, 31st August 2010
Underage cigarette sales in Norfolk
Too many children are using cigarette machines in pubs and clubs in Norfolk.
Norfolk's trading standards did test purchases at 15 venues in the county - 14 of them sold tobacco to underage children.
The government's thinking of banning the machines to stop the illegal sales.
Last updated at 7:37am, 31st August 2010
Too many children are using cigarette machines in pubs and clubs in Norfolk.
Norfolk's trading standards did test purchases at 15 venues in the county - 14 of them sold tobacco to underage children.
The government's thinking of banning the machines to stop the illegal sales.
Last updated at 7:37am, 31st August 2010
NHS dentists still free
Over 434,000 people have seen an NHS dentist in NHS Norfolk over the last 2 years.
New stats show that's a rise of over 10,000 on last years.
But health bosses are reminding people to still take advantage of dentists offering to take on new NHS patients.
NHS Norfolk’s website features a regularly updated map of the county which shows all local dentists in each postcode area with appointment availability.
To access the dental map, go to: www.norfolk.nhs.uk/node/994
Last updated at 7:18am, 31st August 2010
Over 434,000 people have seen an NHS dentist in NHS Norfolk over the last 2 years.
New stats show that's a rise of over 10,000 on last years.
But health bosses are reminding people to still take advantage of dentists offering to take on new NHS patients.
NHS Norfolk’s website features a regularly updated map of the county which shows all local dentists in each postcode area with appointment availability.
To access the dental map, go to: www.norfolk.nhs.uk/node/994
Last updated at 7:18am, 31st August 2010
Concern over poppy appeal in Attleborough
There's a danger the poppy appeal might not be able to go ahead in Attleborough this year.
The organiser has to retire - so the fundraiser's appealing for someone to come forward and take it on.
Without the Poppy Appeal the Royal British Legion can't help thousands of ex-service personal with emotional and welfare support.
If you think you can help please call Lyn Hatch on 01603 438132 or email lhatch@britishlegion.co.uk
Last updated at 7:17am, 31st August 2010
There's a danger the poppy appeal might not be able to go ahead in Attleborough this year.
The organiser has to retire - so the fundraiser's appealing for someone to come forward and take it on.
Without the Poppy Appeal the Royal British Legion can't help thousands of ex-service personal with emotional and welfare support.
If you think you can help please call Lyn Hatch on 01603 438132 or email lhatch@britishlegion.co.uk
Last updated at 7:17am, 31st August 2010
Bin collections change
You're being reminded rubbish collections will be running a day later in
the city this week, because of the bank holiday.
Normal collection day Bank holiday collection day
Monday 30 August Tuesday 31 August
Tuesday 31 August Wednesday 1 September
Wednesday 1 September Thursday 2 September
Thursday 2 September Friday 3 September
Friday 3 September Saturday 4 September
Collections will return to normal after this date.
Last updated at 6:51am, 30th August 2010
You're being reminded rubbish collections will be running a day later in
the city this week, because of the bank holiday.
Normal collection day Bank holiday collection day
Monday 30 August Tuesday 31 August
Tuesday 31 August Wednesday 1 September
Wednesday 1 September Thursday 2 September
Thursday 2 September Friday 3 September
Friday 3 September Saturday 4 September
Collections will return to normal after this date.
Last updated at 6:51am, 30th August 2010
Tour of Britain comes to Norfolk
If you're planning on watching the tour of Britain when it comes to Norfolk, you're being encouraged to use public transport.
The cycle race is coming to our county on September 16th.
70 thousand people are expected to line the route.
Residents wanting details of local bus services can contact Traveline
East Anglia on 0871 200 22 33 or log on to www.traveline.info
Details about Norwich park and ride services and additional bus information is available from www.norfolk.gov.uk/passengertransport
Details of train services in the county are available from National Rail on 08457 48 49 50 or by logging on to http://www.nationalrail.co.uk
Last updated at 6:50am, 30th August 2010
If you're planning on watching the tour of Britain when it comes to Norfolk, you're being encouraged to use public transport.
The cycle race is coming to our county on September 16th.
70 thousand people are expected to line the route.
Residents wanting details of local bus services can contact Traveline
East Anglia on 0871 200 22 33 or log on to www.traveline.info
Details about Norwich park and ride services and additional bus information is available from www.norfolk.gov.uk/passengertransport
Details of train services in the county are available from National Rail on 08457 48 49 50 or by logging on to http://www.nationalrail.co.uk
Last updated at 6:50am, 30th August 2010
Fears over cuts in Norfolk
A special meeting will be held next week- as Norfolk council make decisions on how to save 10-million pounds.
Council bosses say they've been forced to make major cuts after the government withdrew grants.
Next Monday we should get a better clue about how many people will lose their jobs, and which services will be affected.
Last updated at 6:48am, 30th August 2010
A special meeting will be held next week- as Norfolk council make decisions on how to save 10-million pounds.
Council bosses say they've been forced to make major cuts after the government withdrew grants.
Next Monday we should get a better clue about how many people will lose their jobs, and which services will be affected.
Last updated at 6:48am, 30th August 2010
Football results
It was a 1-1 draw for Norwich City and Notts Forest yesterday.
Elsewhere Ipswich Town beat Bristiol City 2-nil.
Last updated at 8:51am, 29th August 2010
It was a 1-1 draw for Norwich City and Notts Forest yesterday.
Elsewhere Ipswich Town beat Bristiol City 2-nil.
Last updated at 8:51am, 29th August 2010
Award given to Community Garden
Green Lanes Community Garden in Aylsham has been given a Green award.
It's only made every 2 years and is from the best green space project.
The garden was created from a children's play area which had been neglected.
Last updated at 7:55am, 29th August 2010
Green Lanes Community Garden in Aylsham has been given a Green award.
It's only made every 2 years and is from the best green space project.
The garden was created from a children's play area which had been neglected.
Last updated at 7:55am, 29th August 2010
Prolific burglar jailed
A man from Lithuania has been jailed for over 90 burglaries in Norfolk,
Suffolk and Essex.
Edmundas Tamosauskas was caught by police after his fingerprint was found in
a stolen car found dumped in Yarmouth.
Norwich Crown Court sentenced the 26 year old to 7 and a half years in jail for his part in a gang, which was responsible for breaking into homes at night while residents were sleeping, to steal property and cars to ship to Lithuania.
The team targeted homes in Norwich, Gorleston and Downham, as well as villages including in Hethersett, Coltishall, Upwell, Outwell, Martham, Ormesby and Rollesby.
The crime wave led to a spike in recorded burglaries in the county.
Elsewhere, they were behind similar crimes in Carlton Coleville, Suffolk and Braintree in Essex.
Last updated at 7:18am, 27th August 2010
A man from Lithuania has been jailed for over 90 burglaries in Norfolk,
Suffolk and Essex.
Edmundas Tamosauskas was caught by police after his fingerprint was found in
a stolen car found dumped in Yarmouth.
Norwich Crown Court sentenced the 26 year old to 7 and a half years in jail for his part in a gang, which was responsible for breaking into homes at night while residents were sleeping, to steal property and cars to ship to Lithuania.
The team targeted homes in Norwich, Gorleston and Downham, as well as villages including in Hethersett, Coltishall, Upwell, Outwell, Martham, Ormesby and Rollesby.
The crime wave led to a spike in recorded burglaries in the county.
Elsewhere, they were behind similar crimes in Carlton Coleville, Suffolk and Braintree in Essex.
Last updated at 7:18am, 27th August 2010
