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A simple way you could help tackle childhood illiteracy in Norfolk

A simple way you could help tackle childhood illiteracy in Norfolk

One in four children in Norfolk are leaving primary school without reaching the expected standard in reading.

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Eastern Daily Press

Charles Bliss

A simple way you could help tackle childhood illiteracy in Norfolk

A simple way you could help tackle childhood illiteracy in Norfolk

One in four children in Norfolk are leaving primary school without reaching the expected standard in reading.

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Norwich Evening News

Charles Bliss

Six-bedroom Cringleford home with three-quarter-acre garden on sale for £995,000

Six-bedroom Cringleford home with three-quarter-acre garden on sale for £995,000

A six-bedroom detached home in Cringleford with more than 3,300 sq ft of accommodation and a plot of about three-quarters of an acre is on the market...

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Six-bedroom Cringleford home with three-quarter-acre garden on sale for £995,000

Six-bedroom Cringleford home with three-quarter-acre garden on sale for £995,000

A six-bedroom detached home in Cringleford with more than 3,300 sq ft of accommodation and a plot of about three-quarters of an acre is on the market...

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Norwich Evening News

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Charming town house in secure gated community to rent for £1,100 pcm

Charming town house in secure gated community to rent for £1,100 pcm

A Grade II listed three-bedroom Georgian townhouse in Bungay is available to let at £1,100 per calendar month.

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Grade II listed Tudor home on historic Norwich street hits market at £650,000

Grade II listed Tudor home on historic Norwich street hits market at £650,000

A Grade II listed Norwich townhouse with three bedrooms overlooking the River Wensum is for sale at a guide price of £650,000.

02.09.2026 10

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Grade II listed Tudor home on historic Norwich street hits market at £650,000

Grade II listed Tudor home on historic Norwich street hits market at £650,000

A Grade II listed Norwich townhouse with three bedrooms overlooking the River Wensum is for sale at a guide price of £650,000.

02.09.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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10 of the best literary events in Norfolk to enjoy this September

10 of the best literary events in Norfolk to enjoy this September

Get your bookmarks ready – because September is chock-full of literary events across Norfolk, with bestselling authors, family reading activities,...

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10 of the best literary events in Norfolk to enjoy this September

10 of the best literary events in Norfolk to enjoy this September

Get your bookmarks ready – because September is chock-full of literary events across Norfolk, with bestselling authors, family reading activities,...

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Norwich Evening News

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Three-bedroom Snettisham chalet to let at £1,300 per month

A detached chalet-style home with three or four bedrooms in Snettisham is available to rent at £1,300 per calendar month.

27.08.2026 10

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Norwich Book Festival returns with star-studded line-up

Books spark conversations, bring communities together and help people see the world through different eyes – and that is the spirit that will take...

27.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Charles Bliss

Norwich Book Festival returns with star-studded line-up

Books spark conversations, bring communities together and help people see the world through different eyes – and that is the spirit that will take...

27.08.2026 10

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'Beautifully restored' 1930s home in Thorpe St Andrew hits market

A four-bedroom detached home with landscaped gardens, period-inspired interiors and solar panels is for sale in Thorpe St Andrew at a guide price of...

26.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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'Beautifully restored' 1930s home in Thorpe St Andrew hits market

A four-bedroom detached home with landscaped gardens, period-inspired interiors and solar panels is for sale in Thorpe St Andrew at a guide price of...

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Detached four-bed home in popular development to rent for £2,100 pcm

A four-bedroom detached home in Cringleford with two bathrooms and a garage is available to rent at £2,100 per calendar month.

20.08.2026 20

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How music is helping bring young readers into Norfolk libraries

The usual hush of Norwich's Millennium Library is giving way to live music this summer, as young performers fill The Forum with sound as part of Read...

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Norwich Evening News

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How music is helping bring young readers into Norfolk libraries

The usual hush of Norwich's Millennium Library is giving way to live music this summer, as young performers fill The Forum with sound as part of Read...

20.08.2026 10

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King's Lynn publisher doubles book giveaway in support of children's literacy

A local publisher has doubled its book donation pledge to support children's literacy.

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Norwich Evening News

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King's Lynn publisher doubles book giveaway in support of children's literacy

A local publisher has doubled its book donation pledge to support children's literacy.

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Four-bedroom duplex maisonette in Norwich with garden and parking for sale

A four-bedroom duplex maisonette in Norwich with a private garden and two allocated parking spaces is for sale at a guide price of £400,000 to...

19.08.2026 10

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Four-bedroom duplex maisonette in Norwich with garden and parking for sale

A four-bedroom duplex maisonette in Norwich with a private garden and two allocated parking spaces is for sale at a guide price of £400,000 to...

19.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Emerging writers invited to apply for eight-month fellowship

A fiction writing fellowship could be the next step for unpublished local authors looking to break into the publishing industry.

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Norfolk group helping adults learn to read says 'it's never too late'

For many people, reading is part of everyday life – when working, shopping, travelling, communicating or enjoying a good book.

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Norfolk group helping adults learn to read says 'it's never too late'

For many people, reading is part of everyday life – when working, shopping, travelling, communicating or enjoying a good book.

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Norwich Evening News

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Grade II listed home to rent in market town for £1,200 pcm

A Grade II listed three-bedroom terraced home in Harleston is available to let at £1,200 per calendar month.

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Grade II-listed townhouse in Norwich for sale at £750,000

A Grade II listed townhouse in Norwich with three double bedrooms arranged across three floors is for sale at a guide price of £750,000.

12.08.2026 20

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Grade II-listed townhouse in Norwich for sale at £750,000

A Grade II listed townhouse in Norwich with three double bedrooms arranged across three floors is for sale at a guide price of £750,000.

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Norwich Evening News

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Four-bedroom home described as 'private and discreet little oasis' to rent

A four-bedroom detached home in Thornham with three bathrooms, enclosed parking, and a south-facing garden is available to rent at £2,300 pcm.

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Detached Norwich home with extended living space for sale at £875,000

A detached three-bedroom home in Norwich with an extended open-plan kitchen, dining and family room is for sale at a guide price of £875,000.

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Detached Norwich home with extended living space for sale at £875,000

A detached three-bedroom home in Norwich with an extended open-plan kitchen, dining and family room is for sale at a guide price of £875,000.

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Norwich Evening News

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Don't miss these literary events across Norfolk in August!

From bestselling historians and political authors to children's storytelling workshops, August offers plenty for readers and writers across Norfolk.

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Don't miss these literary events across Norfolk in August!

From bestselling historians and political authors to children's storytelling workshops, August offers plenty for readers and writers across Norfolk.

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Norwich Evening News

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Four-bedroom detached Beeston home available to rent at £1,795 pcm

A four-bedroom detached house in Beeston with three reception rooms and a large garden is available to let at £1,795 pcm.

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Local publisher says getting a child to read is as simple as finding the right book

When a child says they do not like reading, the problem may not be reading itself.

30.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Charles Bliss

Local publisher says getting a child to read is as simple as finding the right book

When a child says they do not like reading, the problem may not be reading itself.

30.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Riverside home with fishing rights for sale for £825,000

A detached three-bedroom riverside home in Colney with fishing rights is for sale at a guide price of £825,000.

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Riverside home with fishing rights for sale for £825,000

A detached three-bedroom riverside home in Colney with fishing rights is for sale at a guide price of £825,000.

29.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Five-bedroom Hickling home with broad views for sale at £1 million

A five-bedroom detached home in Hickling with views across Hickling Broad, a paddock and landscaped gardens is for sale at a guide price of £1...

24.07.2026 20

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Four-bedroom home with double garage and south-facing garden to rent

A four-bedroom detached character home in Hempnall is up for rent at £2,000 per calendar month.

24.07.2026 20

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Four-bedroom character cottage with countryside views to rent for £1,350 pcm

A four-bedroom character cottage in Happisburgh with mature gardens, a garage and views across open fields is available to rent at £1,350 per...

23.07.2026 20

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Norfolk libraries launch music-themed reading challenge

Now that school's out for summer, a music-themed reading challenge has launched, with libraries across Norfolk encouraging children to take part.

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Norwich Evening News

Charles Bliss

Norfolk libraries launch music-themed reading challenge

Now that school's out for summer, a music-themed reading challenge has launched, with libraries across Norfolk encouraging children to take part.

23.07.2026 20

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New horror-themed literary festival to launch in city

A new horror-themed literary festival is set to launch in Norwich this autumn.

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Norwich Evening News

Charles Bliss

New horror-themed literary festival to launch in city

A new horror-themed literary festival is set to launch in Norwich this autumn.

21.07.2026 30

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Five-bedroom Victorian villa with impressive conservatory for sale at £895,000

A five-bedroom detached Victorian home in Norwich is for sale at a guide price of £895,000.

21.07.2026 30

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Five-bedroom Victorian villa with impressive conservatory for sale at £895,000

A five-bedroom detached Victorian home in Norwich is for sale at a guide price of £895,000.

21.07.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

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Four-bedroom Broads home to rent with river frontage and water views

A four-bedroom detached home in Wroxham with direct river frontage and water views is available to rent at £2,250 per calendar month.

17.07.2026 20

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Penthouse in Elizabethan hall with countryside views for sale at £595k

A two-bedroom penthouse with countryside views is for sale in Trowse at a guide price of £595,000.

16.07.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

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Penthouse in Elizabethan hall with countryside views for sale at £595k

A two-bedroom penthouse with countryside views is for sale in Trowse at a guide price of £595,000.

16.07.2026 20

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Four-bedroom home with views of fields available to rent at £2,000 pcm

A detached four-bedroom home in North Elmham with a double garage and field views is available to rent for £2,000 per calendar month.

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