Norwich was selected as one of 20 UK cities to host the national suicide prevention initiative.

More than 40 baton bearers joined the relay, stopping at key landmarks and community spaces including the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Eaton Park, Norwich Samaritans branch, Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich Lanes and Norwich Cathedral, culminating in a closing ceremony at Norwich City Football Club.

The baton's journey was officially launched by the Lady Dannatt, the Lord-Lieutenant for Norfolk, at the Norfolk Showground.

She said: "This moment is not just ceremonial, it is deeply personal - because behind this baton are stories of lives lost, grieving families and communities desperately searching for answers. And ahead of it, we hope, are conversations that will quite literally save lives."

The Baton of Hope's journey around Norwich began at the Norfolk Showground, from where first baton bearer Ben........

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