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Now we are in autumn, it's time to plant for the spring
News via Eastern Daily Press

Now we are in autumn, it's time to plant for the spring

The softer light of autumn is a boon, it allows colours to shine and to keep their intenseness during the middle of the day, unlike high summer when colours become bleached by the harsh light at midday.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source
Young children first to enjoy transformed learning space at primary school
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Young children first to enjoy transformed learning space at primary school

Loddon Primary Federation unveils revamped early years facilities, with new indoor and outdoor play spaces designed to boost curiosity, confidence and learning.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source
Owners step towards retirement as beloved glamping site winds down
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Owners step towards retirement as beloved glamping site winds down

A luxury glamping business that grew from a handful of safari tents into an award-winning countryside retreat is preparing to close one chapter of its story after 14 years.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source
Who are you calling psycho? Alfred Hitchcock is the master of suspense
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Who are you calling psycho? Alfred Hitchcock is the master of suspense

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899, in his parents’ flat above their greengrocer’s shop at 517 High Road in Leytonstone.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source

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Drought and flood resilience will dominate debate at free farmers' breakfast
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Drought and flood resilience will dominate debate at free farmers' breakfast

Improving drought and flood resilience will be the focus of the Lovewell Blake Aylsham Agricultural Breakfast in north Norfolk on November 5.

24 Oct 2026 Aylsham Read at source
Cattle farmers want more action as saltwater seeps into drought-hit Broads marshes
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Cattle farmers want more action as saltwater seeps into drought-hit Broads marshes

Cattle farmers in the Norfolk Broads called for more action after low water levels allowed animals to escape from drought-hit grazing marshes - and saltwater to seep into drainage dykes.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source
East Anglian Book Awards 2026 shortlist announced
News via Watton & Swaffham Times

East Anglian Book Awards 2026 shortlist announced

The shortlisted titles for the East Anglian Book Awards 2026, the east of England’s leading celebration of writing and publishing talent, have been announced alongside the shortlist for the City of Literature Award.

24 Oct 2026 Swaffham Watton Read at source
How children are helping to brighten up a coastal village
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How children are helping to brighten up a coastal village

Children are helping to brighten their village with a project that celebrates community, generosity and the harvest season.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source
£250,000 given to boost local causes from volunteer-run shop
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£250,000 given to boost local causes from volunteer-run shop

North Walsham Community Shop has awarded £250,000 through 256 grants to local charities, clubs and projects, funded by donated goods and volunteers.

24 Oct 2026 North Walsham Read at source
Garden prepares for winter as late harvest includes squash, tomatoes and chillies
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Garden prepares for winter as late harvest includes squash, tomatoes and chillies

There has been a real sense this week of the year turning.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source
Beloved Norfolk entertainer to take part in London Marathon after suffering stroke
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Beloved Norfolk entertainer to take part in London Marathon after suffering stroke

Buzby Allen, 65, is set to partake in next year's London Marathon, more than three years after suffering a life-changing stroke.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source
Calls to move parcel locker as locals raise collision fears and light concerns
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Calls to move parcel locker as locals raise collision fears and light concerns

South Norfolk Council refuses InPost parcel locker planning bid in Thurlton after locals cite road safety, lighting and damage to village heritage.

24 Oct 2026 Read at source

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