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Boy from council estate becomes Lord Mayor of Norwich

After growing up on a council estate, Catholic Cathedral parishioner Kevin Maguire has become Lord Mayor of Norwich. Here he shares a little of his vision for the city.

YMCA Norfolk names John Lee as its new CEO

YMCA Norfolk has named its new CEO as John Lee, who has worked with the Matthew Project and Spurgeons Norwich Connect and is a senior leader with Proclaimers church in Norwich.

TV man Simon Thomas weds at Norwich Cathedral

Norfolk-born TV presenter Simon Thomas married his girlfriend Derrina Jebb four years after the death of his wife Gemma, in Norwich Cathedral.

New Methodist President has East Anglia links

The Methodist Conference in Britain has elected former East Anglia District Chair, Rev Graham Thompson, to serve as its next President.

Norfolk's Jamie set to run for Ethiopia charity

It has been a tough year for Ethiopia, but Norfolk-based Hospice Ethiopia UK is doing its utmost to keep up the financial support.

Rock legend Rick made CBE in Queen's honours

Norfolk-based rock star and keyboard legend Rick Wakeman has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s honours list.

Bertie's spirit shines in pandemic challenges

Lock-down, personal loss and suffering have not thwarted the spirits of Norwich girl Bertie Emes-Ellis who simply lives to give.

YMCA Norfolk CEO moves to Diocese of Norwich

CEO of YMCA Norfolk, Tim Sweeting, has today been named as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Norwich - a senior strategic leadership role within the Diocese.

Norwich pastor unmasked in new book release

Pastor Jon Norman of SOUL Church Norwich has written a new book about how we can be our authentic, God-created selves in a world where many hide behind the mask of what they want others to see.

Michael Gurney is appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Michael Gurney as a new Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Norfolk.

Norwich monk in the marketplace publishes his story

Ray Simpson, the founding pastor of the ecumenical church in Bowthorpe, has published an autobiography called Monk in the Marketplace.

Liz is new chair of Norfolk drug and alcohol project

Liz Wiggins has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Matthew Project, opening a fresh chapter in the history of the Norfolk-based charity.

Norfolk family appeal for son's cancer fight funds

A Norfolk family is appealing for funds to pay for private treatment for a 22-year-man who has terminal cancer and had been given just a few weeks to live.

Norwich minister re-discovers painting after 70 years

A Norwich church minister has recently re-discovered a picture he drew almost 70 years ago of The Wondrous Cross, which hung in two churches in Hampshire for many years.

Four Norfolk Christians recognised by the Queen

Four Norfolk Christians have today been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for their service to the community in the centuries-old Royal Maundy Money tradition.

Norfolk poet and priest gives title to exhibition

The poet Robert Southwell, who was born just outside Norwich, has provided the title for an online exhibition recalling martyrs from England and Wales.

Hamish gets the band back together for a new album

In 1991 Hamish MacQueen launched a rock band called Revelation from his Mum’s bungalow in North Walsham. Thirty years on, they have released a new album.

Norfolk schoolboy became a martyr in Zimbabwe

John Bradburne, the Norfolk schoolboy who became a Franciscan missionary and martyr, is having his centenary marked this year with 100 days of poetry readings.

New leadership at Norfolk Christian charity

Fiona and Tim Gosden have moved to Norwich as the new directors of pregnancy loss charity TimeNorfolk.

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