£160m for farming 'revolution'
The Government launches a new Industrial Strategy for agricultural science, technology and innovation, with the Cambridge-Norwich corridor at the heart of its plans
£160 investment in farming technology
Today the government announed plans for multi million pound investment into hi-tech food production. The East is likely to play a big part in that, with Norwich and Cambridge home to some of the world's leading research bases.
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Anglia weather: dry start but rain spreading in later
After a mostly dry start, cloud will continue to thicken with some showery rain likely this afternoon. Highs of 18 deg C (64 deg F).
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Tributes to woman who died in house fire
Tributes have been pouring in for a woman who died in a house fire in West Norfolk.
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Anglia weather: mostly dry tonight and feeling chilly
Any residual evening showers should die out. Clear spells at first, and turning chilly in places. Lows of 9 deg C (48 deg F).