Norfolk Region News

A hundred years ago towns in Norfolk found themselves to be the targets of German Zeppelins as the first ever airborne bombing raids of World War One onto British land were carried out. On 18 January 1915 at half past eight in the evening the town of Sheringham had two bombs dropped on it from the sky. These actually caused no deaths or injuries, but as other bombs dropped on King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and the nearby villages the number of dead rose to four people and many others suffered injury, some seriously.

For forty years the independent lifeboat of Sea Palling has been saving lives off the North Norfolk coast. This was marked in a celebration which took place on 25th August.

Thinking about the onset of summer and thoughts invariably turn to holidays and leisurely days out in the countryside. Dream of spending time out amongst the wildlife and breathtaking scenery of Norfolk and exploring the stunning Norfolk Broads and witness the changing seasons and colours of the flora and fauna.

Visitors to historic Norfolk and its golden coast this Easter will find lots of events and fun activities as well as some breathtaking scenery for family days out. Whether you prefer the towns and cities with their beautiful architecture, shops and cafes or the stunning coast with miles of sandy beaches, coastal walks and traditional seaside attractions there is sure to be something for you.

Norfolk has some of the most stunning towns and villages in the country as well as its famous golden coast to visit and enjoy the magic of Christmas. How ever you spend your festive season there is something for all the family to get excited about. 

Banham Zoo has produced the first pair of Siberian tiger cubs born on the international breeding programme from its resident adults Sveta and Kuzma. In the wild these now very rare and magnificent creatures are normally found near the Amur River in Russia, and are also known as Amur Tigers. 

Norwich is about to launch the City of Ale festival for the third year running and organisers have planned to hold the opening ceremony on the 23rd May at St Gregory's Church in the City. The event will close on the 1st June and hopes to encourage more trade for local pubs and clubs.

The stunning Norfolk Broads is the chosen site for a trial using new technological methods to improve and enrich the waters at Cromes Broad. A clay based product is being added to the water to reduce the production of algae and so encourage the growth of new plants which should in turn increase new species and numbers of wildlife to the area.