Brian Sadler, who died of cancer in 2007, will be remembered with a charity football match in Loddon
Julie Davison, Brian’s sister, and Carl Davison are organising a special match between Loddon United and Norfolk Arsenal Supporters Club on 26th May. Kick off will be at 12pm at the Playing Field, George Lane, Loddon. Continue reading
Lily, the pet tabby of the Rankin family in Loddon, is missing – there are posters up around the village and I have been asked to spread the news on the site in case anyone has seen her.
Lily is a tabby female, aged 20 months and never normally goes far from the families home on the High St in Loddon. The fear is that she may have gotten locked in somewhere so they are asking people to check sheds and garages.
There is a reward for her return. If anyone spots Lily, please email theloddoneye@hotmail.co.uk
Local events and organisations, such as the Loddon and District Business Association, show just how strong the local trading community is within Loddon. In fact local businesses are arguably the key ingredient in creating the spirit of the village – many of the storeholders, tradesmen and women, and varied business owners are also heavily involved in much that goes on outside of the commercial side of Loddon.
But is this under threat from corporate growth?
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The Loddon Eye has heard reports that two shops in the area were broken into early this morning – Boots Pharmacy on the High Street, Loddon and Chet Stores in Chedgrave. Two men are being held in relation to the incident.
Norfolk Police said:
“Two men, aged in their late teens and from the Norwich area, have been arrested in connection with the offences and are currently in police custody awaiting questioning.”
February’s Parish Council Meeting took place on the 14th February 2013 at 7pm in the Parish Council office in The Library Annexe on Church Plain.
Below is a summary of some of the key points…
By BEN OLIVE
Police report
The crime statistics for Loddon for the last 12 months were relayed to the council. A total of 108 crimes were reported, a drop of 21 from the same period in 2011/12. Of those 108 crimes there were 7 thefts from cars, 7 thefts from other locations (mostly boats), 2 burglaries with intent and 5 crimes reported on Church Plain. A total of 290 calls were made to police.
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A jack-knifed lorry caused delays on the A146
There were queues on the A146 today as drivers were forced to travel with extra caution this morning due to packed ice and snow.
With temperatures sinking to -8 overnight the ice continued to cause accidents across Norfolk. Shortly before 10:30am a lorry jack-knifed at the traffic lights on the A146 where the Bungay Road (B1332) joins. Police reported that the driver was unharmed and the road was cleared by 10:50am.
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Most of Norfolk had to deal with crippling travel chaos today during the current icy weather. But for those not battling with frozen windscreens and standstill traffic, the snowy covering is a chance to capture the a scenic seasonal side to our local countryside.
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