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  1. That's it for Thursday's Norfolk Live

    We're signing off now, but we'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow.

    Among the stories we've covered today are the death of choreographer Peggy Spencer, criticism of Norfolk's mental health trust over the high number of unexpected deaths last year and reaction to the Postwick Hub junction.

    Have a good evening.

  2. Overnight weather: Dry and chilly

    Alex Dolan

    BBC Look East weather

    It will remain dry overnight, turning a little chilly under clear skies. Lows of 6C (43F).

    Friday's weather map

    Friday will be dry with sunny spells and highs of 19C (66F).

    Get the full forecast where you live from BBC Weather.

  3. Former Tivetshall phone exchange up for auction

    Diss Express

    A former telephone exchange located near Diss, currently with planning consent for conversion to a dwelling, is coming up at auction next month.

    Former phone exchange
  4. Greyfriars practice manager 'can't understand' decision not to renew contract

    BBC Radio Norfolk

    Let's return now to news that the local healthcare commissioning group has said it won't renew the contract with Malling Health, at the Greyfriars walk-in health centre at Great Yarmouth.

    Practice manager Yvonne Ellis says she can't understand the decision: "We have really well-trained staff; we got 'good' for our CQC inspection with 'outstanding' for care of vulnerable patients and we've just got 95% for our infection control.

    "So yes, we run a good service, and I can't see any reason why [the decision over its contract has been taken]."

  5. BreakingPolice investigate after man's body found in Sprowston

    Philippa Taylor

    BBC Local Live

    Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Sprowston, near Norwich.

    They were called to a property in Colindeep Lane this morning at about 10:45, and discovered the body of a man inside.

    The death is currently being treated as "unexplained", and the scene has been sealed off.

  6. Watch: Taxi driver's view on new junction

    BBC Look East

    Carlton Smith, a taxi driver for 22 years, is among critics of the Postwick Hub on the outskirts of Norwich.It was built in preparation for a new bypass for the north of the city. A slip road off the A47 was closed, channeling traffic via five roundabouts to the same destination.The changes have also led to congestion at peak times.Reporter Leigh Milner took a trip with him.

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    Video caption: Taxi driver joins critics of Norwich's Postwick Hub
  7. Postwick Hub: 'I would much rather it worked better', says roads chief

    BBC Look East

    When Tom McCabe, responsible for community and environmental services at Norfolk County Council, appeared on Look East, Susie Fowler-Watt gave him three chances to defend the controversial A47 Postwick Hub.

    Asked if he was "unrepentant as to its design", he replied: "It was a really difficult design."

    Asked "Are you happy with it?", he replied: "It has bedded down considerably."

    Pressed further, he admitted: "I would much rather it worked better."

    Tom McCabe
  8. New road junction 'could be worse', says county roads chief

    Clare Worden

    BBC Radio Norfolk

    A new road junction near Norwich criticised for causing long queues "could be worse", according to Norfolk County Council's executive director of community and environmental services.

    Tom McCabe was responding to critics of the Postwick Hub who claim its layout is causing traffic congestion and confusion among some drivers.

    He said: "Is it the worst junction in the country? No. People who've driven round Coventry ring road see where they want to go and then go the whole way round again... There are much worse junctions than what we have in Norwich."

    What do you think? Let us know by sending us an email, or posting a message on our Facebook page.

    Postwick hub from the air
  9. Peggy Spencer: Fond memories of a remarkable lady

    David Whiteley

    BBC Look East

    I remember filming with Peggy Spencer a few years ago now for Inside Out.

    It was so wonderful to meet a person who had such a pivotal role in ballroom dancing. People were genuinely thrilled to meet her!

    She was great fun and I feel very lucky to have spent time filming with her. A remarkable lady.

    Peggy Spencer
  10. Parallel mental health review praises unexpected deaths investigations

    Andrew Woodger

    BBC News

    NHS England has also published a report into mental health services in the East of England.

    It has been released in conjunction with a separate study by Verita, whose report said lessons learned from unexpected deaths by the Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust needed to be applied more consistently across its services.

    NHS England's Nursing & Quality Directorate said: "Since April 2015 NSFT has reported deaths in line with the new NHS Serious Incident framework and investigated in a timely and appropriate manner."

  11. Trust must improve support for bereaved families

    Andrew Woodger

    BBC News

    The Verita report into Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust has made 13 recommendations about improving services following a record 159 unexpected deaths in 2015-16.

    They include:

    • improved internal investigation processes
    • ensuring lessons learnt are consistently applied across its teams
    • improved support and engagement with bereaved families
    • provide better evidence the trust's board has had full discussions on unexpected deaths
  12. Mental health trust boss says 'all recommendations' are being implemented

    Andrew Woodger

    BBC News

    Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust says it is acting after a report said it needed better internal investigations into the high number of unexpected deaths.

    Michael Scott

    There were 157 such deaths in 2015-16, and the trust commissioned a report from Verita to look at its problems.

    Michael Scott, trust chief executive, said: "Where there is a need for improvement or a lesson to be learned we take efficient action, and we ensure that learning is shared throughout our whole organisation."

  13. Houghton Horse Trials under way

    Rob Butler

    BBC Radio Norfolk sport

    The Houghton Horse Trials have started in Norfolk. 

    Between now and Sunday some of the world's top horses and riders will compete in a series of competitions including a round of the FEI Nations Cup.

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  14. 'I can't hide that I'm a Chelsea fan', says new King's Lynn Town owner

    Philippa Taylor

    BBC Local Live

    Stephen Cleeve, named yesterday as the new owner of King's Lynn Town FC, says football is his passion.

    "I can't hide that I'm a Chelsea fan; went to my first game in 1977 - I've been hooked ever since," he said.

    "What I would like to do is get more involved in grass roots football; the community, youth teams.

    "My great pleasure is seeing youth players coming through the ranks, make it into the first team and going somewhere... That's what I like to really be part of."

    Chelsea FC sign
  15. High deaths mental health trust was placed in special measures last year

    Andrew Woodger

    BBC News

    The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust was placed in special measures last year by watchdog the Care Quailty Commission.

    Inspectors called it "not a safe... service" in their report.

    It had a record number of unexpected deaths 2015-16.

  16. Mental health trust criticised in unexpected deaths report

    The results of a report into the high number of unexpected deaths at Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust says the service needs to improve.

    There were 157 such deaths of patients in 2015-16, up from 139 the previous year.

    A Verita report, commissioned by the trust, said: "Unexpected deaths are routinely reported to the [trust's] board, but [there was] little evidence in board meetings of action beyond this to explore themes or lessons learned."

  17. Watch: Peggy Spencer on working with The Beatles

    Mariam Issimdar

    BBC Local Live

    We've raided our archives and found this lovely film of choreographer Peggy Spencer, who died yesterday, aged 95.

    Peggy worked with some of the biggest names in showbusiness during her long and distinguished career, and in 2009 she spoke to BBC Inside Out's David Whiteley about an encounter with The Beatles and on teaching Blue Peter presenter John Noakes some moves.

  18. King's Lynn Stars long wait for home fixture ends

    Chris Goreham

    BBC Radio Norfolk sport

    King's Lynn Stars supporters will see their side ride at the Norfolk Arena for the first time in five weeks this evening.

    The Stars take on Swindon in speedway's Elite League. A number of rain-offs and gaps in the fixture list mean this will be Lynn's first home meeting since April 21st when they beat Leicester.

    Troy Batchelor

    The Stars are one place off the bottom of the table but have up to four meetings in hand on the rest of the teams in the league. 

  19. New Linnets owner aims to give manager 'a greater wage budget'

    Philippa Taylor

    BBC Local Live

    The new owner of King's Lynn Town FC  says while he's prepared to put some money into the club in the shorter term, "...obviously my main aim is to bring extra revenue in to give the manager a greater wage budget".

    Stephen Cleeve

    Stephen Cleeve says he's going to try to explore some "commercial extra avenues", adding: "I think the club's got to be sustainable.

    "You need to be able to ensure if you're hit by the proverbial London bus, or King's Lynn bus, that the club can continue and for it to continue, it needs to be able to make or bring in extra partnerships."

  20. My Football League dream

    And here's the back page of today's Eastern Daily Press:

    EDP back page