Amazon has been crowned the world’s biggest brand in 2023, standing at an estimated value of $299.28 billion (€273.49 billion) despite dropping $51 billion over the past year. In a study published by financial analysis outlet TradingPedia on Tuesday, t…
Culture Re-View: How the Brothers Grimm changed fairy tales forever in 1812
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were just in their late 20s when they published one of the most significant books in the history of fairy tales. Born in 1785 and 1786 respectively, Jacob and Wilhelm grew up in the city of Hanau in the Holy Roman…
Fakenham and Downham Market among areas to benefit from Norfolk funding to help children and young people
Tackling anti-social behaviour and providing extra support for youngsters in our area are the targets for Norfolk’s authorities. A joint funding project between the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (OPCCN), Norfolk Community Foun…
Heacham man John Harris hosts piano party for his 81st birthday at Methodist Chapel raising hundreds for Diabetes UK and Alzheimer’s Society
A Heacham man’s music-themed 81st birthday party has helped raise hundreds for two good causes. John Harris hosted his second consecutive piano party at Heacham Methodist Chapel on Saturday – which gathered £600 to be divided equally between Diabetes U…
Toto Wolff explains Mercedes’ decision to give up “sporting advantage” to F1 rivals
By Daniel Moxon Toto Wolff has explained why his Mercedes team went all-out to beat Ferrari to second place in the championship despite handing their rivals an advantage in the process. It became clear very early in the 2023 season that Red Bull were i…
West Ham stars told Liverpool record won’t count for anything in Carabao Cup clash
By Alan Smith Billy McKinlay insists that West Ham have nothing to fear against Liverpool tonight despite winning just once at Anfield in sixty years. Add in the fact manager David Moyes has never led a team to victory away to Liverpool and their EFL C…
Smithdon High School students thrill at Christmas concert in Hunstanton Town Hall
Traditional carols and Christmas classics were on the song sheet when talented youngsters put on an entertaining show at Hunstanton Town Hall. The Smithdon High School annual Christmas concert included a host of festive favourites, and starred a cross-…
Uninsured driver from Newark among latest cases at Nottingham Magistrates Court
Uninsured and speeding drivers are among the latest cases at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. Uninsured Honda driver Jalal Asfour, 33, of Cross Street, Newark, was fined £369 at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. Asfour pled guilty to driving without insuran…
National Highways says timeframe to restore Congham Bridge is ‘unrealistic’ as it vows to lodge appeal with Planning Inspectorate
Hopes for the restoration of a historic bridge filled in with a thousand tonnes of concrete are at risk of being derailed after National Highways vowed to fight against the enforcement action. West Norfolk Council has given the agency just four months …
Snettisham Primary School youngsters raise more than £800 at Christmas fair
Enthusiastic youngsters raised more than £800 at their highly anticipated annual Christmas fair. The pupils at Snettisham Primary School, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, hosted a range of festive-themed activities, and sold refreshme…