It is difficult to image living in a place where the air is polluted and the soil is contaminated. But a dozen eastern European children, who live under the cloud of the world's worst nuclear disaster, have had their long-term health prospects boosted after beginning a summer holiday in Diss.

28 July 2010 14:13

Hundreds of glider pilots from around the world will be making a beeline for a south Norfolk airfield as it hosts a week-long international rally. Tibenham Airfield is hosting the 2010 Vintage Glider Club International Rally from July 31 until August 8.

28 July 2010 12:36

A leggy new arrival is causing a stir at a Norfolk zoo. Standing at over 5ft tall and only a few days old, a baby giraffe has been born at Banham Zoo.

28 July 2010 11:00

The grief-stricken parents of a young woman have spoken of their heartbreak after their 'beautiful girl' and 'best friend' went to sleep and never woke up.

27 July 2010 15:00

A south Norfolk dairy farmer has backed a campaign to ban Chinese lanterns from the skies following concerns about public and animal safety. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) called on the government last month to follow the lead of other countries and outlaw the use of the flying paper lanterns over fears about the impact on livestock and the environment.

26 July 2010 10:28

The congregation at an historic south Norfolk church is hoping that plans to rejuvenate its fire damaged building will soon gain approval. Flames ripped through the school room and storage area at Carleton Rode Baptist Church, in June last year displacing worshippers and a youth club.

25 July 2010 15:31

Students took part in a fifty-a-side football match and group shoulder massage as part of a sponsored walk that will improve the surroundings at Old Buckenham High School.

25 July 2010 15:30

More than 100 residents have 'pulled a funny face for the future' as part of a questionnaire that will shape a town plan. Townsfolk have until the end of the month to fill in Harleston's Have Your Say questionnaire that will form a 20-year vision for the south Norfolk market town.

25 July 2010 11:29

A car fire in Long Stratton was tackled by firefighters.

25 July 2010 10:27

A former kidney dialysis patient from south Norfolk has completed a cycle ride from London to Paris as a thank you to a charity that helped him through his illness.