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Unique exhibition pays tribute to a superstar made in suffolk

He is a singing sensation across the globe, who has never forgotten his Suffolk roots. Here we look at a major exhibition celebrating the life, to date, of Ed Sheeran.

She's a real treasure, this National Trebor!

After time spent making TV shows such as The Great British Bake Off and QI, Sandi Toksvig can’t wait to come face-to-face with her audience again on her National Trevor tour, which includes a sold-out date in Norwich. Interview by James Rampton.

Once Bonds, now John Lewis.. but always more than just a shop

It was 140 years ago when the son of a Norfolk farmer bought a drapery business in Norwich. Derek James takes a look at the long and colourful history of Bonds, which is now John Lewis, in the latest of our Working Lives series.

Making a move towards an active later life

Increasing your activity levels when you’re older will help improve your health in later years, says the Norfolk County Council ‘Still young enough to . . .’ healthy ageing campaign. Dr Sarah Flindall GP, from Great Yarmouth, talks about why it’s so important to keep active in later life.

Looking on the bright side may improve your health

Christmas has gone and now we are moving into 2020. So let’s not dwell on the past but look forward positively. That may also be very good for our general health.

Live later life to the full.. by planning ahead

Debbie Harris, managing director at Autumna, and Jonathan Papworth, director at Person Centred Software, who together draw on 40 years of experience within the care sector, outline the benefits for those who plan in advance before they have a critical need.

Having breakfast with the penguins in the falklands

Sea Lion Island is the most southerly of the Falklands and our nature writer Barry Madden spent a few days there, which impressed upon him how challenging life can be for those hardy souls, humans included, that choose it for their home. This piece was written there, and gives such an insight.

Don't take a risk with those you are trusting to help you

The importance of finding an experienced and fully qualified therapist

Awars-winning homes are social housing at its best

It was a case of out with the old and in with the new. Derek James continues the story that he began in last month’s edition, of council housing in our region.

Arthur has something to tell us...

He’s been a Grumpy Old Man for so long that he’d now just prefer a cup of tea. Arthur Smith’s new book shows a more mellow side to the comedian who has fond memories of his student days in Norwich. He chats to Angi Kennedy.

The changing face of our high streets

It is a tough time for our high streets with some of our big retailers facing closure. We take a look at some of the much-missed stores that have disappeared from our region.

Sue's book is a tonic for gin lovers

Sue Telford knows a thing or two about gin. It’s fair to say that she genuinely loves it.

Stephen's wonderful world of radio

Radio presenter Stephen Bumfrey is celebrating 40 years on the air – from around the world to close to home, as David Clayton reports.

Pancake Day dates back to 1445... and they taste as good as ever

You know you can’t resist a lovely home-made pancake. Pass the lemon juice and the brown sugar and let the fun begin. Pancake Day falls on Ferbruary 25. Here we look at a brief history of the annual feast.

On The Record

We are On The Record again with our new series about the music you love. At the turntable this month is Sheila Ravenscroft, widow of the much-loved BBC Radio One DJ, John Peel, who lives near Stowmarket in Suffolk.

It's all happening at the hall

They are the hubs of our communities, a national week was recently organised to celebrate them, and Pam Rhodes’ latest book has one at its heart. Rachel Banham looks at the importance of village halls and memorial halls in our region.

Epic book pays tribute to our RAF

A story told so well, rare photographs of the RAF and illustrations by Norfolk artist Mike Bailey all come together in an important new book. Derek James takes a look.

Dream big... even if you get a rejection letter

Suffolk dad Sam Broadley’s book amply demonstrates that he’s the most ambitious job applicant. Rachel Banham reports.

Broadcasting legend was such a charming man

We pay tribute to the late Nicholas Parsons, TV and radio star and the man who helped put Norwich on the broadcasting map in the 1970s.

Adam is a rare breed of TV farmer

With spring on the horizon, it is a busy time for BBC TV’s Countryfile presenter Adam Henson. But before lambing season takes over, Adam has taken time out to tell Let’s Talk about his life on the farm.

All Aboard The Middy For A Steaming Good Christmas

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is a busy place this festive season. Rachel Banham looks at what’s on at the line affectionately known as the ‘Middy’.

Time for a quick change!

It’s the time of the year when you may have an invitation or two for the Christmas and New Year festivities. You may have got your party dress, but what about your hair? Let’s Talk’s fashion editor Corinne Tuddenham-Finn takes a look at wigs to see how to get that special new style sorted.

Thinking caps on for our giant Christmas quiz

It may be Christmas but there’s still no excuse not to use the brain cells. See how many of these 100 questions you can answer after the turkey, roast potatoes, Chirstmas pudding and brandy butter.

She's our Christmas Robyn

As Robyn, she’s the heart of the accident and emergency department at Holby City Hospital. Now Amanda Henderson is swapping Casualty for the Norwich Theatre Royal panto. She speaks to Angi Kennedy.

The mad moonlight on a magical trip to Brazil

Our nature writer Barry Madden treats us to his magical memories of an extraordinary wildlife trip to Brazil.

The day we played football with Bee Gees

A lifetime in music has certainly given Brian Russell some memorable moments, explains David Clayton.

Not just for Christmas

Why your festive decorations might be worth more than you think

Making the dream come true

Dick and Angel Strawbridge, stars of Channel Four’s hit TV series, Escape to the Chateau, are heading to Ipswich as part of their Dare To Do It theatre tour early next year. The retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and his designer wife tell us that they hope audiences will be inspired by their story of bringing an abandoned French castle back to life.

Council housing changed the lives of many people and for the better

From dark, damp, stinking and overcrowded courts and yards and tumbledown cottages to some of the best council homes in the country. Derek James looks back on a century of council housing in Norfolk and Suffolk.

A circus steeped in history but with a great future

What puts the Great in Yarmouth? Derek James thinks it’s a unique building called the Hippodrome, the only one of its kind in the whole country