Media Trust’s Newsnet aims to foster a community in which people can connect, share and learn about how grassroots community media can be used to give local communities a voice and the ability to tell their stories. This is exactly what Network Norwich & Norfolk has been aiming to do over the past seven years for the local Christian community and, because of that work, Media Trust has identified the website as a shining, inspiring example of citizen and community-led reporting and accorded it Beacon status. Newsnet Community Outreach Manager, Alex Delaney, said: “Beacon websites should offer a welcoming face to potential contributors within its own community and share our aspiration to increase awareness and participation in grassroots media to ensure communities have a voice, that their voices are heard, and that communities can grow, take charge of and shape their own stories. What you're doing with Network Norwich and Norfolk is exactly the sort of site that Newsnet wants to support." Network Norfolk publisher, Keith Morris, said: “We are delighted with the recognition from the Media Trust of our work. Our aim is to help all elements of the local Christian community communicate what they are doing and thinking to the wider community. This is typically done through articles or videos about events, social action projects and human-interest stories which may not otherwise get an airing in the local media. “We have helped literally scores of local charities, church and social action projects to promote their work to the wider community and thereby gain support, volunteers and even new staff. We have helped to make connections between people and projects by telling inspirational stories and spreading great ideas and projects. “We distribute our stories through the main website, Facebook and Twitter links, a YouTube channel and through the content being picked up by many other local, national and specialist media outlets. Thereby reaching a much bigger audience than we alone can offer,” said Keith. Achieving Beacon status means that Network Norfolk will now work closely with the Media Trust to help other local organisations and individuals become more active in the areas of community media and citizen journalism.
Indie News Week: Norwich storytelling workshop
Along with dozens of other independent local news websites across the country, Network Norfolk is taking part in Indie News Week 2026 and has staged a free Art of Storytelling workshop and is asking readers to consider supporting its work.
Support Network Norfolk during Indie News Week
Along with dozens of other independent local news websites across the country, Network Norfolk is taking part in Indie News Week 2026 by staging a free Art of Storytelling workshop and by asking readers to consider supporting its work.
Free Art of Storytelling workshop in Norwich
Time is running out to book a place at a free content creation workshop in Norwich, run by the team behind the Network Norfolk website, as part of the national Indie News Week in mid June.
Vision of a young Norfolk Christian story-teller
Some 35 years ago, an enthusiastic young Christian journalist moved to Norfolk with a cherished but seemingly unattainable vision of providing a professional news service to highlight the work of its Christian community, with the aim of church unity.
20:20 Vision appeal will double your donations to us
After 20 years of helping to communicate the work of the Norfolk Christian community, the Network Norfolk website now needs our readers’ support more than ever, so that we can keep on serving that community into the future.
Regional changes in the Network Norfolk team
Changes are afoot amongst the Network Norfolk editorial team as East Norfolk Content Editor Anna Heydon is leaving the role after accepting a job with St Mary Magdalene church in Gorleston as its new Deputy Community Lead.
Ethical journalism and AI pilot course launched
A pilot course in Creating Ethical Media and Journalism has been launched by independent press regulator Impress, in conjunction with Huddersfield University and Innovate UK and Network Norfolk is involved from the start.
Network Norfolk supports Indie News Week
As the premier source of independent Christian news in Norwich and Norfolk for the past two decades, Network Norfolk is supporting the second-ever Indie News Week, with the opportunity for you to show your support for the website this week
King's Lynn Christian media workshop is held
The fourth in a series of free media workshops for churches and Christians across Norfolk, as part of Network Norfolk’s 20th anniversary year, has been held in King's Lynn and an online workshop will be arranged soon.
Free Christian media workshop is held in Sheringham
The third in a series of free media workshops for churches and Christians across Norfolk, as part of Network Norfolk’s 20th anniversary year, has been held in Sheringham and there is still time to sign up for a final one in King's Lynn next week.
Free media workshop resources
Following a series of free Media Workshops across Norfolk to mark the 20th anniversary of Network Norfolk, we have published some free resources to help churches and Christian organisations develop their media and publishing skills.
Free Christian media workshop is held in Norwich
The second in a series of free media workshops for churches and Christians across Norfolk, as part of Network Norfolk’s 20th anniversary year, has been held in Norwich and there is still time to sign up for ones in Sheringham and King's Lynn.
First free media workshop is held in Yarmouth
The first in a series of free media workshops for churches and Christians across Norfolk, as part of Network Norfolk’s 20th anniversary year, has been held in Great Yarmouth.
Norfolk Christian website marks 20 years of service
Network Norfolk is set to mark a remarkable 20 years of serving the local Christian community over the next 12 months, and has a number of initiatives planned to celebrate including free media training events and a Norfolk Christian Communications Awards
Thanks for your support for Network Norfolk
Thank you to all of our readers who have shown their support for Network Norfolk during Indie News Week and the whole of June, and now is the final chance for others to join them.
Network Norfolk team meet readers in Indie News Week
During Indie News Week, from June 3 to 9, Network Norfolk content editors held drop-in sessions in church cafes across Norfolk.
Show your support during Indie News Week
As the premier source of independent Christian news in Norwich and Norfolk for the past almost 19 years, Network Norfolk is taking part in the first-ever Indie News Week, with the opportunity for you to show your support for the website throughout June.
Network Norfolk readers love news, events and jobs
Readers of the Network Norfolk website love news about people, churches, Christian organisations, events and job opportunities across our county, according to our recent reader survey.
Network Norfolk adds two new content editors
Network Norfolk has expanded its team with the appointment of two new content editors: Anna Heydon will cover East Norfolk and Peter Bending will cover West Norfolk.
Mobile-friendly new look for Network Norfolk
The Network Norwich and Norfolk website has launched a modern refreshed design and responsive web system to give users a better display and experience on mobiles as well as laptops and tablets.
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What is Network Norwich and Norfolk?
Network Norwich and Norfolk is a portal website set up to help improve communications and connections within the Christian community in and around Norwich and Norfolk.
The virtual team behind the Network Norfolk news
The team behind Network Norfolk have met virtually for the first time on Zoom to help co-ordinate their efforts in keeping communications open for the Norfolk Christian community during the coronavirus crisis.
Network Norfolk helps keep people connected in virus outbreak
At this important time, the Network Norfolk website will continue to share news of the local Christian community and to help with the vital role of keeping people connected.
Eldred is new editor as Jenny moves to Wales
Network Norfolk has appointed new content editor Eldred Willey as long-serving editor Jenny Seal moves to a new life in South Wales.
We need 100 Friends to support the website
This month marks the thirteenth anniversary of the Network Norwich and Norfolk website launch and we want to give our readers the opportunity to express their support for the service we provide.
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Website launches closer partnership with newspaper
A new closer partnership between the Network Norfolk website and the long-established Christian tabloid newspaper Good News for Norwich and Norfolk has been launched to the benefit of readers and advertisers of both publications.
Network Norfolk joins independent press regulator
The Network Norfolk website, and its sister newspaper Good News for Norwich and Norfolk, have signed an agreement with independent press regulator IMPRESS to help ensure the quality of their work and put in place a robust complaints procedure.
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Norfolk Christian website hits new visitors high
The Network Norwich and Norfolk website has set a new record for visitors to the well-established Christian community news website.
Norfolk Christian website marks tenth anniversary
The Network Norwich and Norfolk website is set to mark a decade of serving the local Christian community this year and has a number of initiatives planned to celebrate the achievement including news features, media training events and an awards event.
Thank you for supporting Network Norfolk
Churches, Christian organisations and scores of individuals across Norfolk have responded very generously once again to the Network Norfolk 100 Friends Appeal which has now closed for a further year.
A big thank-you for seven years of support
As Network Norwich and Norfolk approaches its seventh anniversary, publisher Keith Morris wants to issue a big thank-you.
Christian website appoints new regional editors
The popular Network Norwich and Norfolk Christian community website has received a major boost with the appointment of two new Regional Editors to provide a dedicated service in several different parts of the county.
Network Norfolk celebrates fifth anniversary
The Network Norwich and Norfolk website is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its launch back in the autumn of 2005.
Network website users want to keep forums
Network Norfolk readers think that user comments and forum posts are an important part of the website and add positively to articles and the site.
Users give Norfolk website the seal of approval
Christian community website, Network Norwich and Norfolk, has been given the seal of approval from its users in a recent online survey.
Christian website is declared of UK significance
Network Norwich and Norfolk has been declared a website of significance and relevance to the UK and of long-term research value, by no less than the British Library and has been included in its major UK Web Archive project.
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Norfolk Christian website named as best in the UK
Network Norwich and Norfolk was today named the best regional church website in the UK in a prestigious new national web competition organized by Christian Aid and The Church Times.
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Network Norfolk tightens up on forums posts
Christian website Network Norwich and Norfolk has decided to tighten up on both the content of its popular forum posts facility and who is allowed to post.
Useful Norfolk Christian websites to visit
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Our rules for forums and public comments
Network Norwich and Norfolk welcomes comments and contributions to its forums or comments boxes from all users, subject to certain rules.
Christian site named as best in country
NetworkNorwich.co.uk has been named as the Best Regional Religious Website in the whole country at the prestigious national church media awards.
Reaching Christians in Norwich and Norfolk
Find out how to promote your business services, products, training or event on the number one website for the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community.
Christian website is among best in East Anglia
Network Norwich website was a shortlisted finalist at the Anglia Region of Communicators in Business (CiB) Communic8 Awards.
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