Norfolk, Virginia
Independent city in Virginia, United States
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Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 242,803; in 2019, the population was estimated to be 242,742 making it the third-most populous city in Virginia after neighboring Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, and the 91st-largest city in the nation.
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Coronavirus: Norfolk gang jailed for hospital gas theftsPain relief gas stolen from five hospitals during the pandemic could have been "catastrophic".BBC News - Published | |
Scottish medieval coin 'lost' and found in Norfolk declared treasureThe coin, bearing the head of a Scottish king and turned into jewellery, was found in a field.BBC News - Published | |
Roman Caistor: 'One of largest' Roman Britain temples revealed in NorfolkThe find shows the wealth of the Iceni tribe in the centuries after Boudicca's rebellion.BBC News - Published | |
Coronavirus: Number of cases increases 10-fold in two days in outbreak at Norfolk chicken plantMore than 20 per cent of those tested at factory found to be carrying virusIndependent - Published | |
Coronavirus: Banham Poultry factory staff test positive for Covid-19Norfolk's public health director says it is "being regarded as a significant national outbreak".BBC News - Published | |
Coronavirus: Outbreak hits chicken factory in Norfolk as seven workers test positivePlant to remain open while more staff are testedIndependent - Published | |
Lost 'lazy' eagle Moscato found on other side of countryMoscato is found in Norfolk two weeks after flying off from a birds of prey centre in Gloucestershire.BBC News - Published | |
Horsey Gap incident: Bomb squad attends scene after 'unexploded device' found at beach car parkA bomb squad has sent to a beach in Norfolk after an unexploded device was found in its car park, police have said.Independent - Published | |
Norfolk hospital doctor Kate Grant paints portraits of 'dedicated' staffDr Kate Grant has done 22 paintings of staff in action at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.BBC News - Published | |
Courgette seeds recalled after Norfolk growers fall illPeople who ate the highly bitter courgettes say they had cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting.BBC News - Published | |
Norfolk treasure-hunter puts finds down to 'beginner's luck'Having unearthed two rare Anglo-Saxon treasures, Mel Hollwoger hopes for "something Celtic" next.BBC News - Published | |
Couple wed 36 hours before bride dies in Norfolk hospitalRute and Andy Ralph fulfilled a dream to be wed after being told she only had a few days to live.BBC News - Published | |
William and Kate visit Norfolk businesses hit by coronavirus lockdownThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit two independent firms affected by the coronavirus lockdown.BBC News - Published | Anglo-Saxon treasure found in Norfolk has 'no direct parallel'Experts analysing a 1,000-year-old piece of treasure are unable to work out what it was used for.BBC News - Published |
Norfolk health worker reunited with daughters after nine weeksSuzie Vaughan says she thought her "heart was going to burst" when she saw her daughters again.BBC News - Published | Norfolk discovery of 1,100-year-old brooch 'will remain a mystery'Archaeologists say the 1,100-year-old brooch was found in a delivery of topsoil dumped on a field.BBC News - Published |
Baby born at 22 weeks leaves Norfolk hospital for homeLilly Rae - who was born in December - was the hospital's youngest pre-term baby to survive.BBC News - Published | Coronavirus: Charlotte takes food to those in need as she turns fiveFour photos taken by the Duchess of Cambridge show the princess helping deliver food in Norfolk.BBC News - Published |
Coronavirus: Norfolk baker sends cakes to key workersMichaela Davies plans to give a cupcake to every key worker in her area.BBC News - Published | Norfolk PC drove at 101mph in 30mph zone 'while training'PC Paul Brown is acquitted of driving offences after telling the court he was "refreshing his skills".BBC News - Published |
Pocahontas Heacham mulberry tree DNA test 'inconclusive'Researchers are unable to establish whether the Native American planted a mulberry tree in Norfolk.BBC News - Published | East of England Ambulance Service staff call for worker's death to be lastMore than 150 colleagues paid their respects at Luke Wright's funeral in Norfolk.BBC News - Published |
Peterborough council bin turns up on beach 70 miles away in NorfolkThe plastic litter bin cover from Peterborough was discovered on Blakeney Point in Norfolk.BBC News - Published | Norfolk kindness museum celebrates goodwill of strangersPeople from across the world shared their stories with Kazz Morohashi and her husband for the museum.BBC News - Published |
Painted pumpkins 'on trend' for Halloween"There's no limitation... you've just got to get stuck in," says a Norfolk artist.BBC News - Published | Seal found stuck in plastic waste on Norfolk beachThe RSPCA says the young female is unlikely to have survived long with the object stuck on her neck.BBC News - Published |
Stevie Stevens: New audience for Norfolk Lancaster bomber pilotDozens come forward to hear the "terrifying" tales of Lancaster pilot Stevie Stevens, 97.BBC News - Published | Medieval Norfolk church gutted by fireSome historical documents are saved but most of the 12th Century church has been damaged.BBC News - Published |
Norfolk church roof collapse blamed on deathwatch beetleA wooden beam fell from the roof of the 15th Century church, forcing it to close for repairs.BBC News - Published | Norfolk mother 'lived in fear' of abusive partnerMichael Young is sentenced for threatening Kim Arthurton and her children following their break-up.BBC News - Published |
Norfolk kennels fined £93k over barking dogs complaintSharon Tidnam was given the fine in breach of an order to stop her dogs from making a noise nuisance.BBC News - Published | Norfolk student receives 'unpleasant backlash' for anti-manspreading chairStudent Laila Laurel won an award for her design, intended to make men sit with their legs together.BBC News - Published |
Breast cancer: The Norfolk Pink Ladies' Tractor RunOne of the "Pink Ladies" who took part in a mass tractor parade through Norfolk tells us her story.BBC News - Published | Illegal rave in Norfolk raided by police after Facebook tip-off'Raves, not uncommon at this time of year, can be very disruptive for local residents,' say policeIndependent - Published |
Norfolk gang made £300k from selling sick dogs and puppies Some animals were kept in cages, dark sheds and a caravan in temperatures up to 30C (86F), court hears.BBC News - Published | Family stuck in car on Norfolk beach after ignoring sign His vehicle got stuck a short distance past a sign that reads "no unauthorised vehicles allowed".BBC News - Published |
Norfolk twins test new walking skills at sports day The nine-year-old twins with muscular atrophy have only recently taken their first steps.BBC News - Published | |
