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Pupils' feet
An interim principal is appointed to run a new academy in Norwich after its head leaves to "move on to a new challenge".

The Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs is taken back to Norwich Prison following hospital treatment for a broken hip.

Network Rail is fined £70,000 for health and safety breaches which caused a train to derail at 90mph in Norfolk.

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Woman, 80, dies in two-car crash
An 80-year-old woman is killed when two cars crash in Norfolk, leading police to ask for witnesses to come forward.

Debate over academy schools
One of the big education issues for parents in Norwich North is that of academy schools, the BBC reports.

Airfield eco-town plan selected
Village of 800 homes in Norfolk is earmarked for development as an "eco-town" with 3,400 extra houses planned.

Disease restricts fish movements
The movement of fish is restricted at three fisheries in Norfolk after the outbreak of a viral disease.



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