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As North Norfolk Railway approaches the end of its golden jubilee year, RICHARD GUNN looks at how it reached such a milestone and talks to some of those responsible for overseeing how it tackles the challenges of the present and the future.

As a youngster with a limited amount of cash, I used to spend days out in the capital enjoying delights that were totally free. These included getting lost in the maze at Hampton Court Palace, window

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On a beautiful summer’s morning almost 110 years ago, men of the British Army stepped out into no-man’s land at 7.30am. It was 1 July 1916, and the start of what was then called ‘The Big Push’. With h

Handcrafted lighting brand’s first foray into soft furnishings Known for its characterful hand-stitched pleated lampshades, combining traditional sewing techniques with vintage-inspired design and con

On a frosty New Year’s Day in 1944, a young soldier from Newcastle married the love of his life with barely four hours to spare. My father, Corporal George Bell, a conscript with the Royal Electrical