Norfolk Christian duo given Olympic honour
Two members of the Norwich Christian community, both connected to YMCA Norfolk, have been named as Olympic Torchbearers.
Inspirational Eddie to carry Olympic Torch
An inspirational Norwich man, who was given only 48 hours to live by doctors after suffering a stroke during a flight from Australia, is set to carry the Olympic Torch through the Royal Sandringham Estate.
Ex-Norwich MP Clarke defends role of faith in society
With the place of faith in society under ever-increasing attack from secularists and atheists, the agnostic former Home Secretary and Norwich South MP Rt Hon Charles Clarke, has sprung to its defence.
Bishop names new Archdeacon of Norfolk
The Revd Canon Steven Betts (47) has been appointed to be the next Archdeacon of Norfolk. By the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James. He will succeed the Venerable David Hayden who retires at the end of February.
Norfolk couple aim to climb 50 peaks in 50 weeks
Network Norfolk publisher Keith Morris and wife Nicky have set themselves a challenge to climb 50 peaks in 50 weeks, to raise enough money to help a Norfolk-based Christian charity carry out 50 life-changing operations for people in rural Zambia.
Norfolk's Rev Pat is mother to untouchables
Rev Canon Pat Atkinson MBE is a highly respected Anglican minister in the Diocese of Norwich. But to hundreds of street children in India she is simple Pat Mother.
Heartache of Lowestoft mum’s double loss
There will be two empty places around the dining table as the Stoddart family gather for Christmas in Lowestoft this year. There will also be two empty places in their hearts.
Richard leads international fight for tax justice
Richard Murphy is taking on governments and multi-national corporations around the world from a West Norfolk garden shed in his fight for tax justice, inspired by his Christian faith.
Eddie speaks of being given just 48 hours to live
A Norwich man, who was given only 48 hours to live by doctors after suffering a stroke during a flight back from Australia, has spoken of his experience publicly for the first time, after making a remarkable recovery during an eight-month battle.
Director Julian says goodbye to Norwich charity
Julian Bryant - Director of the Norfolk and Suffolk drug and alcohol charity The Matthew Project – said farewell to his role at the project at a leaving event attended by over 60 colleagues, friends and family.
Norfolk priest Janice is online village shepherd
With a treasure box of ideas and a computer, Norfolk priest, Rev Janice Scott, is working on her latest novel.
Norfolk Archdeacon announces his retirement
The Archdeacon of Norfolk, the Venerable David Hayden, has announced that he is to retire at the end of February after 40 years of ordained ministry, most of which has served in his home diocese of Norwich.
Christian charity celebrates seven years of hope
A Norwich-based Christian charity, which offers hope and care to women in a Peruvian prison, is celebrating its seventh anniversary with news that it can now provide a sanctuary for the women when they are released.
Eddie reaches turning point in plane stroke fight
Norfolk housing manager, Eddie Pleban, who suffered a stroke while on a flight back from Australia is making a remarkable recovery back home in Norwich.
New Norfolk bishop is ordained by Archbishop
Bishop-Designate of Lynn, Jonathan Meyrick, was today ordained as bishop and consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey, supported by crowds of people from the Diocese of Norwich.
Norwich actor stars in BBC air crash film United
Norwich-born actor Sam Clafin puts the skills he displayed in the Norfolk Christian Youth Football League to good use in the new BBC2 drama “United” this Sunday, which charts the tragic story of the Munich air crash involving Manchester United.
Eddie is fighting back from plane stroke drama
Norfolk housing housing manager, Eddie Pleban, who suffered a stroke while on a flight back from Australia is making a remarkable recovery back home in Norwich.
Friends pray after Eddie flies back to Norwich
Norfolk housing manager Eddie Pleban, who suffered a stroke while on a flight back from Australia is now back in the UK in the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Wife Jeannie, had a message for friends and supporters.
Friends pray after Eddie has stroke on air flight
Norfolk housing manager Eddie Pleban is critically ill and on a ventilator in a Dubai hospital after suffering a stroke while on a flight back from Australia where he was visiting his daughter.
Norfolk support helps flying doctors' vital work
Support from across Norfolk has helped flying doctors Craig and Rae Oranmore-Brown extend their vital lifeline of hope to more needy people cross Zambia.
Norfolk man's car crash escape led to miracles
A living miracle, Bob Morrish believes he was saved from death to play a part in the miracles he sees in others during his Norfolk prison visits.
Norfolk landlady Janet swaps pub for church
A Norfolk pub landlady has swapped last orders for holy orders and become a parish priest after an amazing experience in her local church.
David's Christian football long service honour
A man who has dedicated over 32 years of service to the Norfolk Christian Football League (NCFL) as a founder member, player, manager, referee and chairman has been honoured with a memorial trophy.
Norwich man writes his first book as US pastor
2009: A Norwich man, who is now a pastoral minister in the USA, has just published his first book which takes a new look at the story of God as told through the Bible.
Former street worker's delight at graduation
Former Norwich prostitute, now best-selling author, Maria Landon, has celebrated receiving a City College Norwich degree from actor and writer Stephen Fry at the city’s cathedral.
Claude's Congo return to fulfil Biblical dream
Retired Norwich head teacher, Claude Scott, has a dream to return to the land of his childhood in Africa 70 years ago, to provide Bible teaching to hundreds of pastors in churches established by his missionary father.
Norwich doctor's life-changing mercy missions
Norwich consultant anaesthetist Jonathan Payne, has given up several weeks holiday each year for the past 12 years to help provide free life- changing operations for Africans with the Christian Mercy Ships charity.
Norwich woman's mission to Peruvian prison
A Norwich woman will be travelling to Peru later this month to visit a prison where a Christian charity she helps to run has been doing vital work over the past six years.
Trust success with Norwich Palestinian student
2010: A young student from a Palestinian refugee camp near Bethlehem has just successfully completed 18 months of study in Norwich thanks to an innovative educational trust set up in memory of a local parish priest.
Norfolk couple bring hope and light in S Africa
2010: A Norfolk Christian couple are helping to bring hope and light to needy children in a South African village. And they need volunteers to help with the vital work.
African faith adventure for Norfolk teaching duo
2010: A Norfolk school head teacher and music teacher are about to give up their jobs and embark on an adventure of faith, to help run a school in Tanzania.
Norwich church helps stop member's deportation
2010: Campaigners from a Norwich church have succeeded in preventing one of its members, an asylum-seeker and former policeman who blew the whistle on corruption in Zambia, from being deported back to the African country, where he feared for his future.
Christian Police chief forgave his son's killer
2010: “Revenge imprisons us, but forgiveness sets us free” - that was the powerful message shared with a Norwich audience by a Christian father whose son, also a believer, was murdered by a terrorist.
Luke swaps football career for Bible college
2010: Norwich youth worker Luke Brendling passed up the chance to play professional football to fly across the world and attend Hillsong International Leadership College in Australia following an encounter with God.
Norwich couple's Ugandan mission at age 60
2010: Life has really begun at 60 for a Norwich Christian couple whose business, leadership, medical and pastoral skills are being put to great use to help in African school, medical and church projects.
Eric to spend 90th birthday in prayer marathon
2010: A Norwich Christian is planning a very special way to celebrate his 90th birthday – he will spend 12 hours in a prayer marathon and he is inviting other people to join him.
New president Sharon aims to inspire faith
2010: The new president of Norwich's Aglow International is set to empower women to meet their God-given calls in life.
Near-death experience inspires Bible website
2010: A near-death experience and a second chance at life galvanized a retired Norwich church minister into launching a new online Bible ministry, with the help of a dedicated friend.
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Queen honours Norwich church duo with MBEs
2009: Two different members of the same Norwich church have both been awarded MBEs in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list, announced today.
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Ex-RAF man helps church reach Norfolk men
2009: Ashill man and former Royal Air Force technician Mark Clamp has become the East Anglia Regional Director of Christian Vision for Men.
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Norwich writer Rachel's messages of hope
2009: As a Norwich-based writer, oil painter, speaker and poet, Rachel Snell is a gifted communicator who has found a novel way to distribute her poems.
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Back from the dead after lethal jellyfish attack
2009: Ian McCormack was clinically dead for 15 minutes, experiencing both hell and heaven before he came back to life after being stung by five poisonous box jellyfish.
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Ride of courage from ex-Norwich biker Chris
2009: A broken shoulder, collarbone and ribs were not enough to put off former-Norwich motorcyclist Chris Morley, who made a remarkable come-back from injury this season to win Oulton Park's prestigious allcomers motorcycle race.
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Lisa was heroine of nursery machete attack
2009: Thirteen years ago a horrifying ordeal with a machete-wielding attacker changed the course of Lisa Potts' life.
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Father sold daughter on streets on Norwich
2009: Maria Landon's childhood innocence was stolen forever when her father, who was a pimp, forced her to become a prostitute in the Norwich red light district when she was still a schoolgirl, aged 14.
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Norwich Bishop's grief over daughter's death
2009: It was a terrible day – one that the Bishop of Norwich, Graham James and his wife Julie will never be able to forget – a day when their lives changed forever.
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Christian flying doctors appeal for support
2009: Two ex-Norwich medics who launched a flying doctors charity, Mercy Flyers based in Zambia, are appealing for supporters to come forward and help them keep their lifeline of hope extended.
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Norwich girl's tale of marriage to Conmen King
2009: Being married to the so-called King of the Conmen, was never going to be easy for Norfolk girl Val Hartman. But her personal courage and an unshakeable faith in God, saw love win through in the end.
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Norwich ex-bishop who spent 11 years in prison
2009: A Norwich-based former Bishop, who spent 11 years in prison, as well as a spell in the Army in a tank regiment, has decided to finally hang up his dog collar.
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Colin gets church life honour in Norwich service
2009: Colin Websdell, Churchwarden in the Parish of Earlham, has been awarded life membership of the Church of England Guild of Vergers in a special ceremony at St George's, Tombland in Norwich.
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