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Woman stands in front of a tree which is covered in a cascade of knitted poppies in various shades of red and purple. The woman is smiling and wears a gilet and glasses.

Knitted poppy cascade to remember the fallen

A team of wool crafters create a poppy flower cascade to adorn a tree to mark Remembrance Day.

A view of a racecourse with jockeys riding horses during a race.

Racecourse 'not at fault' after event cancelled

Fakenham Racecourse says adjustments will be made to the course and races will resume on Wednesday.

There is a brick wall and gates to Avenue Junior School in Norwich and behind is the school building with children playing on the playground.

Fifteen schools need urgent repairs after inspection

Schools with ceilings identified as being at risk of collapsing are being fixed immediately.

The entrance driveway to Fakenham Academy. The school building is in the background and is two-storey. In the foreground is a car park.

English teacher banned after helping pupils cheat

John Spelacy has shown "little remorse" for his actions at the school, a panel hears.

A carved wooden sculpture of a dog, made from a cherry tree, with black paint sprayed over its face and neck.

Animal sculptures vandalised on village green

Black paint is sprayed over the popular wooden figures.

The exterior of Fakenham Junior School, behind a brick wall topped with a decorative metal fence. It is a sunny day.

Parents frustrated at delays to start of school year

Problems with ceilings at two schools, run by the same trust, delay the return of some classes.

The outside of Central Cinema Fakenham, a red brick, double-storey building on a paved street.

Film festival showcases local talent and landmarks

Richard Cook says it is an opportunity to exhibit the work of emerging filmmakers and musicians.

Silver coins hidden during Boudicca's revolt found

It was probably hidden in the wake of fear and unrest caused by the queen's revolt, says expert.

The outside of Cob House in Fakenham

House made of mud, straw and hemp on sale for £600k

The house, built using traditional techniques, is a "piece of history", an estate agent says.