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Norfolk to receive NHS mental health hubs and crisis unit

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Image accompanying Greater Anglia to fund 33 railway and community projects

Greater Anglia to fund 33 railway and community projects

Train operator Greater Anglia has awarded grants totally £350k to 33 community-led projects from its Customer and Community Improvement Fund (CCIF).

Image accompanying Round Norfolk Relay to support the East Anglian Air Ambulance in 2026

Round Norfolk Relay to support the East Anglian Air Ambulance in 2026

More than 1,000 runners from Norfolk and beyond are preparing to take on one of the county’s best-known endurance events.

Image accompanying Cromer RNLI is encouraging volunteers to get involved

Cromer RNLI is encouraging volunteers to get involved

A volunteer is encouraging others to get involved after taking on five different roles at her lifeboat station.

Image accompanying Norfolk Wildlife Trust invites public for fundraiser in 2026

Norfolk Wildlife Trust invites public for fundraiser in 2026

Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) is inviting the public to take part in a sponsored walk at Broadland Country Park on Sunday, October 4, to raise funds for its work protecting the county’s wildlife. Eliot ...

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust plans autumn charity walk

The public is invited to explore Broadland Country Park this October to help raise vital funds for local conservation.

Image accompanying South Norfolk communities invited to bid for green space grants

South Norfolk communities invited to bid for green space grants

Local groups can now apply for funding of up to £10,000 to enhance their local environments.

Image accompanying Long Stratton housing project moves to next phase

Long Stratton housing project moves to next phase

Updated plans have been submitted for the ongoing development of a large housing estate in Norfolk.

Image accompanying Calls for more social housing to support rural Norfolk communities

Calls for more social housing to support rural Norfolk communities

A local advocate is urging planners to address the shortage of affordable housing to help young people stay in their home villages.

People taking part in a community nature project in Norfolk

Renewable-energy funds help Norfolk teenagers reconnect with learning and nature

Community funding generated by renewable-energy projects is supporting Norfolk programmes combining nature, practical learning and wellbeing.

Runners taking part in the Round Norfolk Relay

Round Norfolk Relay runners aim to fund an entire air-ambulance lifesaving mission

The 2026 Round Norfolk Relay has chosen East Anglian Air Ambulance as its charity partner, with a £4,250 target matching the median cost of a lifesaving mission.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where a dedicated mental health emergency department is planned

Norfolk set for new walk-in mental health centres and dedicated crisis unit

Two new community mental health centres and a specialist mental health emergency department are planned for Norfolk as part of a national NHS expansion.

Cromer RNLI volunteer Kate Roberts

Cromer RNLI volunteer shows there is more than one way to help save lives at sea

Kate Roberts now holds five volunteer roles at Cromer RNLI and is encouraging people with different skills and interests to find a place in the station team.