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Live Reporting

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  1. Our live coverage across the day

    Patrick Byrne

    BBC News

    That's it from the Norfolk Live team on Friday so goodbye...we'll be back from 08:00 on Monday, bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather updates as they happen.

    These are just some of the stories we have covered today - just scroll down to see the the rest:

    • Majority of newspaper redundancies will be in Norfolk, BBC learns
    • Police station closure not a sign of force's ending investment, chief says
    • Shortage of volunteer helpers blamed for closure of air cadet squadron
    • Fans right to be upset over Brighton defeat so Leeds win vital, Canaries

    If you have any photographs from around the county that you'd like to share, or if there's anything happening that you'd like us to know about, you can contact us via email, Facebook or Twitter.

  2. Weather: Frost expected after rain clears

    Alex Dolan

    BBC Look East weather

    Rain clearing eastwards this evening will bring lengthy clear spells and temperatures low enough for a frost in places in parts of the eastern region as the temperature drops to a minimum of -1C (30F).

    Weather chart

    Patchy cloud will bring isolated showers across northern counties later in the night.

    Saturday outlook: A chilly start with frost in places. Some dry and bright weather but also frequent showers across northern and eastern counties. Feeling cold in a brisk northerly breeze.

    More details on BBC Weather:

  3. Wind farm impact report in circulation among county councillors

    Patrick Byrne

    BBC News

    An early report on the impact on Norfolk of two major North Sea wind farm projects has been compiled and is in circulation among county councillors.

    The two projects planned by Vattenfall and DONG Energy will see wind-generated electricity brought ashore into Norfolk for up to 3.3m households and this could mean jobs, but could also have an impact on the environment and local communities.

    Wind farms

    Underground cables will be used to distribute power but local residents may be affected by construction work and the presence of electricity sub-stations. 

    Martin Wilby, chairman of Norfolk's environment, transport and development committee, said: "These are early days and a formal planning application is some way off. 

    "The county council and others will be asked for their views on the merits of the proposals on planning grounds." 

    The schemes will need onshore grid connections and the potential impact on the environment from the cable route may have a further impact on fishing and shipping, the county council added. 

    Councillors will discuss the report at a meeting on 11 November.

  4. Samantha Womack says stalker was 'confused'

    Katy Lewis

    BBC Local Live

    EastEnders star Samantha Womack has been talking about the man who was convicted of stalking her at her Bedfordshire home.

    Samatha Womack

    Last year, Peter Rombough, from Ditchingham in Norfolk, admitted travelling 93 miles to stalk her twice in 2014 and was given an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.

    At the time, Womack said the events had a "massive impact" on her life.

    Speaking ahead of appearing in panto at the Milton Keynes Theatre this Christmas, she said: "It was as reported, but I think the man was more confused than a threat.

    "I was just concerned that he was looked after properly, which I believe he was."

  5. Chemical used in school A level practical work put on explosives list

    Tim Addicott

    BBC Radio Norfolk

    A chemical used in A Level chemistry courses for practical work has been put under current explosives regulations because it becomes highly volatile when dried out. 

    A controlled explosion was carried out at Hellesden High School in Norwich when the chemical, 2,4, dinitrophenol was found to be suspect.

    A level chemistry

    A bomb disposal unit came to the school to collect the chemical on Thursday night, but found they had to deal with many other similar incidents. 

    "Originally the team were going to take the chemical off site, but were inundated [by requests from other incidents elsewhere] so decided on a controlled explosion," head and chemistry teacher Mike Earl said.

    "The chemical is used in A Level practical work to identify functional groups of ketones and aldehydes.

    "It has been put under current explosive regulations because when it dries out it has the potential to explode." 

    Checks are now being carried out in schools and colleges across the UK for the 2,4-DNP chemical.

    At least six schools across England have called in bomb disposal experts to carry out controlled explosions in recent days.

  6. Union challenges decision to make Archant journalists redundant

    Patrick Byrne

    BBC News

    A leading journalists' union has challenged the decision to axe 57 jobs by a newspaper publisher that sells titles in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. 

    The National Union of Journalists said it was "extremely concerned by the proposed job losses at Archant".

    NUJ logo

    "There is little in the reported statements from Jeff Henry, chief executive, or Matt Kelly, chief content officer, to indicate how moving to an 'audience first' approach can justify the loss of at least 17 jobs," Andy Smith, national executive member, said. 

    "Putting 57 staff at risk of redundancy, particularly at this time of year, will be incredibly stressful for them all, and our first responsibility is to support our members through this process. 

    "Though the consultation is at a very early stage, it is difficult to see how these proposals can have any other effect than to impose more work and more stress on an already overburdened staff."

  7. Boy band East 17 confirmed for the Open in Norwich next month

    Patrick Byrne

    BBC News

    It has been confirmed that East 17, boy band rivals to Take That back in the early 1990s, are to perform in Norwich next month.

    East 17

    There was a rush earlier today for tickets for a second gig by Take That at Carrow Road. 

    Now East 17 have announced they will perform at Open in Norwich on 9 December. 

    The group had hits including Alright and Stay Another Day. 

    Original members John Hendy and Terry Coldwell will perform with the newest addition to the line-up Robbie Craig, after vocalists Brian Harvey and Tony Mortimer left. 

  8. Canaries must break out of 'comfort zone and complacency'

    BBC Sport

    The good run of games earlier in the season left Norwich City a little complacent - "I think we got comfortable", manager Alex Neil said at a pre-match briefing. 

    He emphasised the importance of a win against Leeds United tomorrow.

    Cameron Jerome

    Striker Cameron Jerome said the squad was still behind the boss. 

    He described Carrow Road as "one of the best changing rooms I've ever been in" and there was no truth in rumours there's a split behind the scenes with players. 

    "Every game adds more pressure. We've got enough experience and ability to turn things around," he said.

    The Huddersfield-born striker, who moved to Norwich City from Stoke for a fee said to be £1.5m, said the panic button shouldn't be pressed yet.  

  9. Weather: Year of success for Weather Watchers

    BBC Weather Watchers

    BBC Weather Watchers, who bring us amazing insights into local conditions around the country, are celebrating their first anniversary today. 

    For a whole year they have been bringing us dramatic skies, strange natural weather phenomena, attractive landscapes and flora and fauna from field and garden. 

    Today is no exception as we show you the range of weather across Norfolk.

    Upton
    Gorleston
    Cromer
    Fakenham

    This cloud and any remaining rain will clear away this evening to leave long clear spells. 

    But this could lead to a frost in some areas, especially in rural spots on higher ground, or a few fog patches. 

    Minimum Temperature: 2C (36F).

    More details from BBC Weather:

  10. Sport: Fans right to be upset over Brighton defeat so Leeds win vital, Canaries Neil says

    BBC Sport

    Norwich City are gearing up for a tough task this weekend on the back of a 5-0 defeat to Brighton and facing a Leeds United side undefeated in three games. 

    "People are well within their rights to be upset with our last game. We are hoping to put things right on Saturday," manager Alex Neil said at his pre-match briefing.

    Alex Neil

    "We have a match tomorrow that is really important for us, the most important thing is winning the game."

    But the Canaries boss has injury problems too: "Ivo [Pinto] is still in a position where I don't think he'll be available for the game."

    He said the Portuguese right-back was unlikely to make this weekend as he hadn't had much training after injury. 

    He added: "I know that there are no issues within the changing room, we just haven't performed well and we need to change that."

  11. In the news: Diss must ditch 'ping pong' rugby for Cantabs fixture

    Diss Express

    Here is the back sports page of today's Diss Express:

    Diss Express back page
  12. In the news: MP says Diss appeal should be dismissed

    Diss Express

    Here is the front page of today's Diss Express:

    Diss Express front page
  13. Shortage of volunteer helpers blamed for closure of air cadet squadron

    Wally Webb

    BBC Radio Norfolk

    An air cadet squadron linked to Norfolk's leading RAF base is to close and parents are setting up a campaign to get this decision overturned. 

    Young air cadets have been told in a letter that the squadron at RAF Marham will be disbanded after parade night on 14 November.

    Martin and Nathan Wickham

    Nathan Wickham,14, was shocked and distraught to receive the letter and his stepfather Martin was one of the parents to set up a petition to reverse the closure which already has 600 signatures. 

    A spokesman for the RAF Marham air cadets blames a lack of adult volunteers to run the squadron for the decision. 

    Places would be found for the youngsters and adult volunteers at surrounding units, he said.

  14. Police station closure not a sign of force's ending investment, chief says

    Patrick Byrne

    BBC News

    The closure of a police station in a town on the Broads is not an indication investment by Norfolk Constabulary is at an end, a senior officer has said. 

    Stalham police station shut today but Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Nick Dean has announced the force is putting money into buildings in North Walsham, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Wells.

    Norfolk Police HQ sign

    The constabulary has admitted the closure is the first of what's expected to be a handful of stations to shut their doors permanently over the coming years. 

    "We do understand the public concern, but this is not just about closing police stations just to save money. This is a different way of delivering police services in the modern age," Mr Dean said.

  15. Police station closes as part of plan to cut £26m from budget

    Patrick Byrne

    BBC News

    A police station in a town in the Broads closed today as part of a countywide budget cutting exercise which aims to reduce costs by £26m by 2020. 

    But Norfolk Constabulary claims closing Stalham police station isn't just about saving money, but modernising the service.

    Stalham Police station

    Other police stations are expected to close over the next three or four years. The force says there won't be a cut in officer numbers, or redundancies, as a result. 

    Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Nick Dean says he understands people may have misgivings. 

    "Let me reassure communities that this is not just about saving money," he said.

    "We have to demonstrate good oversight of finances, but we still plan to deliver high quality services."