Two intrepid Britons, including the man behind landmark wind turbines in Norfolk, are trying to set a new world record using a carbon-neutral vehicle which combines aircraft technology with Formula One speeds.

27 August 2008 17:12

A long-serving public servant in Brandon has retired. A surprise party was held last week for Safer Neighbourhood Team member Allan Davey, who has worked for Suffolk Police for nearly 30 years..

27 August 2008 17:11

Norfolk's future is looking brighter after the county's 16-year-olds took a giant leap forward in their GCSE results - and a Thetford School has been singled out as one of the top improvers..

27 August 2008 17:08

Two teachers from Swaffham are on track for a long and happy future after sealing their wedding vows with a trip on a diesel engine. Paul and Judith Madsen tied the knot in Dereham's registry office before hopping on the fast train to a happy marriage on the town's Mid Norfolk Railway..

27 August 2008 17:06

A disabled man from Norfolk spoke of his pride last week as he prepared to jet off to the Far East to represent his country in the Paralympics. Matthew Ellis, who grew up in Thetford, is hoping to continue Great Britain's gold rush as part of the seven-a-side cerebral palsy football team..

27 August 2008 17:04

A businessman who has been accused of “a blatant disregard for the law” after opening an entertainment centre in Thetford faces could face legal action if he is refused planning permission..

27 August 2008 17:02

A district council desperate to bring empty dwellings back into use to ease the housing crisis is set to bring in new rules. Breckland Council want to replace their existing empty dwellings policy in a bid to free up the 1031 unused properties in the area..

27 August 2008 17:00

A Suffolk hospice's in-patient ward is set to be reopened next month following a major refurbishment. Work to modernise the 12 bed facility at St Nicholas Hospice Care in Bury St Edmunds started in February following funding of more than £300,000 from the government and other agencies..

27 August 2008 16:59

It was one of the biggest moments of Joseph Kingsbury's young life - trotting out on to the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium, alongside Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney..

26 August 2008 15:10

Detectives are linking two burglaries in Brandon where offenders entered through unlocked doors. The first incident happened between 7pm and 8pm on Monday August 18 at a property in Manor Road where a wallet was stolen..

26 August 2008 08:27

Taxi fares in Breckland could become some of the highest in East Anglia if councillors give the go-ahead to a fare hike..