Now Starmer has to find a way out of his Brexit hole
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Starmer’s Brexit stance becomes even more confusing since he became PM. This may be the reason why
on Sep 6
Essex: plans for more than 14,000 new homes set to be inspected by the government
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Plans for more than 14,000 new homes across north Essex towns are set to be submitted to the Government for approval
2h ago
Energy and food: why is the UK ignoring agrivoltaics?
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People worry that solar farms are eating up productive farmland. But this is not necessary. There is a solution. So why are we not doing it?
13h ago
Villagers victory in reclaiming footpath to a Norfolk broad
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Villagers in Neatishead win access to a beloved woodland path after a five-year standoff with charity
on Sat, 5PM
Pecksniff: MPs queue up to make fools of themselves – and their voters
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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
on Sat, 7AM
Finland under fire: is life there a right-wing dystopia?
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Despite claims of decline under Finland's right-wing government, life there remains stable and supportive —especially compared to the UK.
on Fri, 6PM
Startling report shows childcare system fails poor student parents
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Childcare costs prevent parents from starting further education, blocking career advancement and economic mobility for families
on Fri, 5AM
Revive St. Edmund’s Day: a new holiday for England’s original patron saint?
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What if England had two patron saints? Celebrating St. Edmund could bring a much-needed holiday in November
on Fri, 1AM
Vast majority of Trump voters believe American values and prosperity are ‘under threat’
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Data also suggests that Democrat appeals to unity were popular across the board, but “politicians need to do more to understand why some people feel under threat”
on Thu, 6PM
The truth about an archaic tradition Labour wants to abolish
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For centuries, Parliament has had ‘noblemen’ sitting in the House of Lords, solely due to their ancestral lineage – but their days are numbered
on Thu, 6AM
The magic of planting your garden for wildlife
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From urban life to a garden alive with wildlife — creating a haven for butterflies, hedgehogs and frogs using native plants
on Wed, 6PM
Political activism: use your skills to outflank your opponent
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You are stronger than you think. With organisation, you can outflank and outwit your political opponent
on Wed, 6AM
Farage and Badenoch: taking ‘a knife to the deep state’
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Our non-dom MP for Clacton wants us to imitate Elon Musk’s approach to government. And Kemi Badenoch seems to agree. Are they serious?
on Tue, 6AM
Is Norwich taxpayers’ money being wasted on temporary staff?
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Norwich City Council faces criticism over rising agency staff costs, with calls for better recruitment to reduce reliance on temp staff
on Mon, 7AM
New Norfolk partnership helps asylum seekers volunteer
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In a win-win process, asylum seekers in Norfolk do great work as volunteers to help make their communities better
on Nov 10
Remembrance: sacrifice, the cost of a lifetime of freedom
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Flt Sgt. Leonard Mayhew faced danger with love and the hope that future generations could enjoy peace and the freedom to live, love, speak openly
on Nov 10
Pecksniff: Trump presidency pushes the EU centre stage again
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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
on Nov 9
Donald Trump and the defeat of reason
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Our alarm at the victory for Donald Trump goes deep but seems to be just part of a pattern of events which spook us
on Nov 8
The traditional Christmas fruitcake raised to new heights
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Time to deck the halls with … fruitcake. Whether you are making it for Christmas or a wedding, here is the perfect recipe
on Nov 7
Will inheritance tax changes really mean the end of Britain’s farming?
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The farming lobby is protesting loudly that the budget changes to inheritance tax will kill family farms. So should we be alarmed?
on Nov 7
Suffolk MPs push for urgent fix to Orwell Bridge issues
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With closures of the ‘vital’ Orwell Bridge always causing chaos for local residents, a first meeting is held between Suffolk's new MPs to address the problem
on Nov 6
New rail link: leaders call for urgent action amid £230m cost
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High costs challenge reopening of March-Wisbech railway, with leaders urging investment to unlock regional connectivity
on Nov 5
New tuition fees: a harder path for low-income students
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As tuition fees rise, students from disadvantaged backgrounds may be discouraged from pursuing degrees, widening education inequality
on Nov 4
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Military musicians returning from the Napoleonic wars invented Britain’s first brass bands earlier than previously thought
on Nov 4
Our new East of England MPs making their mark
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Since the election, our new MPs are making their mark in an often- neglected corner of our system, the All Party Parliamentary Groups
on Nov 3
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The election of Kemi Badenoch as leader of the Conservative Party has been hailed as a new dawn – but how long can she last?
on Nov 2
Norfolk’s secret weapon in the beauty pageant? Sturdy cows!
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust wins award for its British White cattle that create Norfolk’s iconic landscapes and ideal conservation habitats
on Nov 2
Pecksniff: What is Starmer afraid of? Racists, ridicule or disobeying the monarchy?
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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
on Nov 2
Are headlines for the first 100 days useful?
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How do headlines for the first 100 days compare? Are they useful or do they tell us more about the media than the government?
on Nov 1
The truth about wildlife revealed in ‘lost’ Essex housing report
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A key ecological report likely to be a barrier to building on Colchester’s Middlewick Ranges was not seen by councillors before a 2022 vote
on Nov 1
The ‘budget for change’: our leading Norfolk SME’s share their voices
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The budget was billed by Torsten Bell MP as “setting up the big picture.” We talked to Norfolk businesses to see what they thought
on Oct 31
The Liberal budget that sparked a constitutional showdown
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How the 1909 "People’s Budget" stirred a constitutional crisis, reshaped wealth distribution, and changed British law
on Oct 30
To save Honey Hill: a woman of protest and song
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Creating meaningful protest songs to achieve a worthwhile end. Songwriter Liz Cotton talks to Aidan Baker about her career and current work
on Oct 30
Looming crisis for councils in funding special needs plans
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For a child with learning issues, parent or school can request an assessment. Authorities' refusal is costly for all concerned
on Oct 29
A rise in capital gains tax could bring growth
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Millionaire entrepreneurs say that increasing capital gains tax would not stop them investing. Other things matter more
on Oct 29
Something nasty under the surface
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Development of a former landfill site in Cherry Hinton moves ahead, despite environmental objections and unknown underground contamination risks
on Oct 28
Unlock the magic: why adults need children’s books now more than ever
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With all the fuss and seriousness of the world, sometimes adults need a break from its noise, and children’s books are just the trick
on Oct 27
Britain’s 40m smallpox vaccines: why aren’t they being used against the new mpox virus?
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Britain’s secrecy over its 40 million-dose stockpile raises questions: why isn’t this life-saving mpox vaccine reaching Africa?
on Oct 27
One town’s new flood resilience efforts ramp up ahead of winter
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How a community united with agencies to clear waterways in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year’s devastating floods from Storm Babet
on Oct 26
Pecksniff: Government commission to gazump Lewis sewage bill?
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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
on Oct 26
How the EU’s Green Deal could provide security benefits
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The European Green Deal promises climate neutrality, but its potential impact on European security remains underexplored
on Oct 25
How Norfolk became the birthplace of daylight saving
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How Norfolk sparked daylight saving – and why the battle over time changes still fuels controversy today
on Oct 24
Tidal power: a key element in our future energy mix
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One of the biggest forces on earth - tidal power - is beginning to take its place in our renewable energy mix, with the UK in a lead role
on Oct 24
New busway will enhance public transport for the future
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Councillors have approved the CSET busway project, enhancing public transport connectivity and addressing growing regional transport needs
on Oct 23
Energy inefficiency and downsizing challenges are a greater threat than losing Winter Fuel Payments
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A new study reveals that improving home energy efficiency is crucial to protecting vulnerable pensioners from rising costs
on Oct 23
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An appreciation of a former Bishop of Thetford, who wrote over 400 hymns
on Oct 22
Where would rich people get a better deal?
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Rachel Reeves should ignore claims that tax rises would drive the rich abroad. Most won’t leave, and it wouldn’t matter if some did
on Oct 22
A drift to the right, a disconnect from the future
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Whoever wins the leadership, the Tories are battling with Reform UK for an increasingly narrow base. The Party's relevance and its future hang in the balance
on Oct 21
The growth economy: what is Starmer’s vision?
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Last week, Keir Starmer pitched Labour's vision for the British economy to global investors. What did he say, and what are the challenges?
on Oct 20
Pecksniff: Sewage to make waves in Commons chamber
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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
on Oct 19