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Janice Hopper died in hospital after being care for at Windmill House in Wymondham

Inquest probes death of woman after two week care home respite stay

Cancer vaccines could be accessed by patients within the next decade

Cancer vaccines could be accessed by patients within the next decade

New 'breakthrough’ cancer vaccine could be available by 2030

Undated handout file photo issued by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) of a blood bag. The NHSBT has declared its first-ever amber alert status as blood supplies dropped to a critically low level. Issue date: Wednesday October 12, 2022.

Undated handout file photo issued by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) of a blood bag. The NHSBT has declared its first-ever amber alert status as blood supplies dropped to a critically low level. Issue date: Wednesday October 12, 2022.

NHS issues amber alert and warns of 'critically low' blood supplies

The latest Covid rates in Norfolk have been revealed

The latest Covid rates in Norfolk have been revealed

Revealed: The latest Covid rates in Norfolk as case numbers start to rise

Patients queue outside Wymondham Medical Centre for their flu and Covid jabs

Patients queue outside Wymondham Medical Centre for their flu and Covid jabs

GP surgery apologises to patients for queue 'carnage'

Experts have warned of the Covid symptom more common than a loss of taste and smell

Experts have warned of the Covid symptom more common than a loss of taste and smell

The Covid symptom now 'more common than loss of smell' as cases rise

Books for sale in Star Throwers' new charity shop Treasure Trove in Wymondham.

Books for sale in Star Throwers' new charity shop Treasure Trove in Wymondham.

Norfolk cancer charity opens a Treasure Trove for shoppers

Another Norfolk dentist closes its doors to NHS patients

Rian Snell, 17 from Attleborough, who is enjoying success in transplant athletics

Rian Snell, 17 from Attleborough, who is enjoying success in transplant athletics

Teenager whose mum gave him a kidney celebrating athletics triumphs

Man v Fat Challenge has helped 160 people from Norfolk lose a collective 50 stone since 2020

Man v Fat Challenge has helped 160 people from Norfolk lose a collective 50 stone since 2020

Chance to shed the pounds through free weight loss programme

Daphne Goddard took up colouring with her left hand after a stroke made her unable to use her right side. Pictured, from left, are her daughter Angie Carr, Carleton House manager Deana Burton, daughter Debbie Winter, director Ben Jourdan, administrator

Daphne Goddard took up colouring with her left hand after a stroke made her unable to use her right side. Pictured, from left, are her daughter Angie Carr, Carleton House manager Deana Burton, daughter Debbie Winter, director Ben Jourdan, administrator

Stroke survivor, 88, brightens care home despite losing use of right hand

Should the smoking age rise by one year every year in order to make tobacco obsolete? Tell us what you think.

Should the smoking age rise by one year every year in order to make tobacco obsolete? Tell us what you think.

Should the legal smoking age rise year on year?

New data has revealed there are currently five confirmed cases of monkeypox in the East of England.

New data has revealed there are currently five confirmed cases of monkeypox in the East of England.

Five confirmed cases of monkeypox in East of England

Star Throwers is offering free cancer nutritional care package following grants from the National Lottery Community Fund and the Aviva Community Fund

Star Throwers is offering free cancer nutritional care package following grants from the National Lottery Community Fund and the Aviva Community Fund

Wymondham charity launches nutritional boxes for cancer patients

Here is everything we know so far following the rising cases of hepatitis in childen in the UK

Here is everything we know so far following the rising cases of hepatitis in childen in the UK

Why are child hepatitis cases rising in the UK?

Anne Day (right) with daughter Sue Day (left), as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends.

Anne Day (right) with daughter Sue Day (left), as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends.

Former Wren and teacher celebrates centenary

More than 100 Easter eggs have been collected for chemotherapy patients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital by Peppermint Dental Care

More than 100 Easter eggs have been collected for chemotherapy patients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital by Peppermint Dental Care

Charity Fundraiser

More than 100 Easter eggs collected for NNUH chemo patients

David Taylor with his wife Mary and son Ethan, 12.

David Taylor with his wife Mary and son Ethan, 12.

Father expresses heartfelt thanks to charity after death of baby son

Eloise Sharpe, 14, with her Little Miss cake.

Eloise Sharpe, 14, with her Little Miss cake.

Wish comes true for 14-year-old Eloise after 'enduring so much'

Prof Grant said there was evidence that people were already changing their behaviour.

Prof Grant said there was evidence that people were already changing their behaviour.

Map reveals Norfolk areas with the highest Covid case rates

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

Parents will soon be able to book Covid jabs for children aged five to 11.

Parents will soon be able to book Covid jabs for children aged five to 11.

Parents urged to get Easter holiday Covid jabs for children aged five to 11

Testing sites across Norfolk and Waveney are set to close.

Testing sites across Norfolk and Waveney are set to close.

Covid test centres across Norfolk and Waveney set to close

Health bosses are urging families, friends and carers to help speed up the discharge of patients from Norfolk's hospitals.

Health bosses are urging families, friends and carers to help speed up the discharge of patients from Norfolk's hospitals.

People urged to keep A&E free for emergencies amid 'extreme pressures'

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

Who will get free tests under new Covid plan?

A new map has revealed the places in Norfolk with the highest number of Covid cases.

A new map has revealed the places in Norfolk with the highest number of Covid cases.

Map reveals the Norfolk areas with the highest Covid case rates

Madison and Ruby Miller, who are fundraising to support their nan's brain tumour fight

Madison and Ruby Miller, who are fundraising to support their nan's brain tumour fight

Siblings inspire school to fundraise in honour of nan's tumour fight

Eleanor was born with intestinal failure, which resulted in her needing intensive care as she could not tolerate milk feeds.

Eleanor was born with intestinal failure, which resulted in her needing intensive care as she could not tolerate milk feeds.

Two-year-old Eleanor is one of just five in world with rare condition

Niki Etheridge painted a model live in Queen's Square in Attleborough in three hours.

Niki Etheridge painted a model live in Queen's Square in Attleborough in three hours.

Make-up artist hopes bold display will 'kick down doors' for endometriosis

Dr Lena Ibrahim of Hethersett with a self-portrait and paintings of her colleagues working at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Dr Lena Ibrahim of Hethersett with a self-portrait and paintings of her colleagues working at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Meet the Norwich doctor whose NHS portraits have gone viral

Caroline Pocock, with her youngest son, Rafferty

Caroline Pocock, with her youngest son, Rafferty

Mum who had seven miscarriages urges others to seek support

Prime minister Boris Johnson said that people who test positive with coronavirus no longer have a legal requirement to self-isolate in England.

Prime minister Boris Johnson said that people who test positive with coronavirus no longer have a legal requirement to self-isolate in England.

People with Covid no longer have legal requirement to self-isolate

Claire Melton, from Wymondham, who is living with breast cancer following her diagnosis in 2018, has shared her struggles of finding affordable travel insurance.

Claire Melton, from Wymondham, who is living with breast cancer following her diagnosis in 2018, has shared her struggles of finding affordable travel insurance.

Woman with cancer quoted almost £1,000 for travel insurance

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson announces end of all Covid restrictions and free testing

A second Covid-19 booster vaccination will be rolled out to protect those most vulnerable.

A second Covid-19 booster vaccination will be rolled out to protect those most vulnerable.

Second Covid-19 booster vaccination to be rolled out in Spring

Niki Etheridge used her makeup and face painting skills to raise awareness of endometriosis on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Niki Etheridge used her makeup and face painting skills to raise awareness of endometriosis on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Make-up artist to live paint model for endometriosis awareness

Brian Gothard from Wymondham who died with Covid in April 2020

Brian Gothard from Wymondham who died with Covid in April 2020

'We had a torrid time' - family's enduring pain from Covid tragedy

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Self-isolation rules could be lifted a month earlier than planned

The hard work and dedication and hard work by St John Ambulance district manager Christopher Levis was acknowledged by the High Sherriff of Norfolk Michael Gurney.

The hard work and dedication and hard work by St John Ambulance district manager Christopher Levis was acknowledged by the High Sherriff of Norfolk Michael Gurney.

'Enthusiastic and energetic' - St John manager is stepping down

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home visitor limits to be lifted next week

Joel McAllister, who has cycled 36,500km in the past year

Joel McAllister, who has cycled 36,500km in the past year

Cyclist rides 100km per day for a year - despite crashing in first month

The prime minister announced the end of Plan B measures on Wednesday, January 19

The prime minister announced the end of Plan B measures on Wednesday, January 19

How Covid restrictions will change in England this week

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

How are England's Covid restrictions changing after Plan B?

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

'We must learn to live with Covid' says health secretary on Plan B's end

An inquest into the death of Andrew Cox was held at the Norfolk Coroner's Office at County Hall.

An inquest into the death of Andrew Cox was held at the Norfolk Coroner's Office at County Hall.

Man who survived motorcycle crash died from Covid, inquest told

Boris Johnson has announced that Plan B measures will be scrapped across England

Boris Johnson has announced that Plan B measures will be scrapped across England

Plan B measures to be scrapped across England

The booster vaccination programme will be rolled out to 16 and 17 year olds from tomorrow.

The booster vaccination programme will be rolled out to 16 and 17 year olds from tomorrow.

16 and 17 year olds in Norfolk to be offered booster jabs from today

Those with two negative lateral flow tests and no high temperature will be allowed to leave self-isolation after five days.

Those with two negative lateral flow tests and no high temperature will be allowed to leave self-isolation after five days.

Covid self-isolation period reduced to five days from today

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Covid self-isolation period to be cut to five days

Asymptomatic people that produce a positive lateral flow no longer need get a PCR test.

Asymptomatic people that produce a positive lateral flow no longer need get a PCR test.

People who test positive on lateral flows no longer need PCR

Prof Grant urged people to get Covid vaccinated.

Prof Grant urged people to get Covid vaccinated.

Interactive map: Covid case rates above national average in one part of Norfolk

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Government minister supports cutting Covid self-isolation to five days

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

Explained: New PCR test rules brought in as Omicron cases surge

Frustration is growing over when newly-eligible people will be able to get booster jabs.

Frustration is growing over when newly-eligible people will be able to get booster jabs.

Interactive map reveals Norfolk places with highest Covid vaccination rates