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Veteran Paddler Welcomes Stranger, Wins Gold Together
SportsFeb 19

Veteran Paddler Welcomes Stranger, Wins Gold Together

When a Norfolk Island paddler couldn't find teammates for a New Zealand race, veteran Sugar Te Paa reached out with a warm invitation. The brand-new duo won gold in their first race together at the Takapuna Beach Cup.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Wild Beaver Couple Settles in Norfolk After 500 Years
Planet WinsFeb 19

Wild Beaver Couple Settles in Norfolk After 500 Years

A nature reserve in Norfolk has discovered not one but two wild beavers living together, the first breeding pair to call the area home since the 1500s. The mystery couple appeared without warning and are already transforming their river ecosystem.

Guardian Environment2 min read
Cancer Survivor to Cycle 4,100 Miles on Raleigh Chopper
Community HeroesFeb 2

Cancer Survivor to Cycle 4,100 Miles on Raleigh Chopper

A Norfolk man is turning his cancer diagnosis into a cross-country adventure, planning to cycle Britain's entire coastline on a vintage-style bike. Tim Bright's 4,100-mile journey celebrates 10 years of living well with chronic myeloid leukaemia.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
UK Offshore Wind Farms to Power 3 Million Homes by 2030
Planet WinsJan 20

UK Offshore Wind Farms to Power 3 Million Homes by 2030

The United Kingdom just secured enough clean energy to power 3 million homes through two massive offshore wind farms off the Norfolk coast. The partnership between energy giant RWE and global investment firm KKR marks a major step toward Europe's renewable energy future.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
UK Firm Builds £2M Facility to Revive Old EV Batteries
InnovationJan 20

UK Firm Builds £2M Facility to Revive Old EV Batteries

A British company is investing £2 million in a new facility that gives retired electric vehicle batteries a second life powering the electrical grid. The Norfolk testing center will prove old EV batteries can store clean energy for years after leaving the road.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Norfolk Foodbank Hosts 14th Annual MLK Day of Service
Acts of KindnessJan 20

Norfolk Foodbank Hosts 14th Annual MLK Day of Service

Dozens of volunteers packed food and stocked shelves at a Virginia foodbank to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service. The annual event has brought communities together for 14 years to help feed families in need.

Google: volunteers help2 min read