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More than 25,000 called mental health helpline during pandemic

A phone line set up to provide immediate help has been used by more than 25,000.

BREAKING: Norfolk and Suffolk will be in Tier 2 lockdown rules as of December

All of Norfolk and Suffolk will both be in Tier 2 as part of the regional lockdown that commences on December 2.

Norfolk avoids toughest restrictions under Tier 2 rules

The county has been given the medium tier of restrictions post-lockdown - despite having some high infection rates.

Pandemic sees sales in handwashing book by Norfolk children's author rocket

Heather Maisner's "Dinosaur Douglas and the Yucky Mucky Fingers", published in 2018, teaches children the importance of hand-washing.

Surge in positive virus cases ‘in line with expectations’, says Attleborough mayor

Coronavirus cases have spiked significantly in the town.

South Norfolk Council urges local business urged to apply for support grants

Local businesses which have been affected by the latest lockdown are being encouraged to apply for support grants from South Norfolk Council.

Former Midwich boss offering free mentoring sessions to schools and colleges in Diss

Darren Lewitt is offering free mentoring sessions and copies of his book to businesses, schools and colleges to help them during the second lockdown.

Norfolk County Council leader urges residents to stick to lockdown rules

Residents and businesses across Norfolk are being urged to continue following coronavirus restrictions

Follow lockdown rules or risk Christmas being ruined, warns South Norfolk Council leader

Businesses have also warned that they will “struggle to survive” with the new lockdown measures in place.

BREAKING: Sunak extends furlough scheme until the end of March 2021

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the scheme will be reviewed in January to see whether employers should contribute more.

Refusal by MPs to back school meals branded ‘pathetic’ by former-council leader whilst protesters take to Diss

Protesters took to the streets as council officials and foodbank workers had their say on the Government’s decision not to extend free school meals.

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

M&Co bosses are urging residents in Diss to help support the British high street, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the retail sector.

Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

The Corn Hall has been handed an essential lifeline after securing government funding that promises to see the venue through until spring next year.

Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

Council leader Andrew Proctor welcomed the new tier system but added Norfolk "cannot afford to be complacent".

The River Waveney Trust awarded by South Norfolk Council for maintenance of Diss nature spot

The group have been hailed as Environmental Champions of 2020, after ensuring Frenze Beck Nature Reserve was well looked-after during the pandemic.

Doctors and nurses bear pouring rain to hand out drive-through flu vaccinations

Around half-a-dozen health workers vaccinated around 600 people over a two day period

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Council to put up 5.2 metre 'beacon of hope' in park to commemorate residents during coronavirus pandemic

More than 25,000 called mental health helpline during pandemic

More than 25,000 called mental health helpline during pandemic

BREAKING: Norfolk and Suffolk will be in Tier 2 lockdown rules as of December

BREAKING: Norfolk and Suffolk will be in Tier 2 lockdown rules as of December

Norfolk avoids toughest restrictions under Tier 2 rules

Norfolk avoids toughest restrictions under Tier 2 rules

Pandemic sees sales in handwashing book by Norfolk children's author rocket

Pandemic sees sales in handwashing book by Norfolk children's author rocket

Surge in positive virus cases ‘in line with expectations’, says Attleborough mayor

Surge in positive virus cases ‘in line with expectations’, says Attleborough mayor

South Norfolk Council urges local business urged to apply for support grants

South Norfolk Council urges local business urged to apply for support grants

Former Midwich boss offering free mentoring sessions to schools and colleges in Diss

Former Midwich boss offering free mentoring sessions to schools and colleges in Diss

Norfolk County Council leader urges residents to stick to lockdown rules

Norfolk County Council leader urges residents to stick to lockdown rules

Follow lockdown rules or risk Christmas being ruined, warns South Norfolk Council leader

Follow lockdown rules or risk Christmas being ruined, warns South Norfolk Council leader

BREAKING: Sunak extends furlough scheme until the end of March 2021

BREAKING: Sunak extends furlough scheme until the end of March 2021

Refusal by MPs to back school meals branded ‘pathetic’ by former-council leader whilst protesters take to Diss

Refusal by MPs to back school meals branded ‘pathetic’ by former-council leader whilst protesters take to Diss

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

M&Co boss urges Diss residents to support the high street

Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

Staff at Corn Hall ‘over the moon’ vital Culture Recovery Fund cash secured

Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

Move to three-tier system welcomed in Norfolk as cases keep rising

The River Waveney Trust awarded by South Norfolk Council for maintenance of Diss nature spot

The River Waveney Trust awarded by South Norfolk Council for maintenance of Diss nature spot

Doctors and nurses bear pouring rain to hand out drive-through flu vaccinations

Doctors and nurses bear pouring rain to hand out drive-through flu vaccinations

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