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46+ min ago (337+ words) Norfolk police arrested two people early Saturday for alleged drug possession. Shortly after 4 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for improper vehicle lighting due to a nonfunctional headlight, said Capt. Michael Bauer in a press release. The vehicle occupants were identified as Xavier Bordeaux, 33, who is considered homeless, and Ginny Willits, 43, of Neligh. During the initial contact, Bordeaux, who was seated in the front passenger seat, admitted to being in possession of an open container of alcohol and voluntarily turned over the container, which still held a consumable amount of alcohol, Bauer said. As additional officers arrived and the occupants exited the vehicle, Bordeaux also allegedly admitted to having marijuana on his person. Officers recovered a marijuana pipe and a clear plastic baggie containing a green leafy substance consistent with marijuana. Police then searched the vehicle. During…...

50+ min ago (253+ words) Norfolk police arrested a man on Saturday who is prohibited from possessing deadly weapons. At 9:15 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of North Fourth Street on a vehicle that had expired license plates, said Capt. Michael Bauer in a press release. The driver was identified as Tad Alfrey, 45, of Norfolk. A check of Alfrey's driver's license showed that it was suspended, so he was taken into custody, Bauer said. In a search of Alfrey's vehicle, officers recovered a 4-inch bladed knife under the front driver's seat of the vehicle within Alfrey's reach. Alfrey is prohibited from possessing such weapons because of prior criminal convictions. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person and driving under suspension. Alfrey was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (430+ words) Winchester Cathedral has revealed who will become the next Dean of Winchester. The announcement was made at 10am on Monday, December 8, in the Presbytery of the cathedral. The cathedral has confirmed that Reverend Canon Chris Palmer will become the next Dean of Winchester, one of the most senior positions in the Church of England. He is currently Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral. Ahead of taking up his new role on March 15, 2026, Reverend Canon Chris Palmer said: "I am really delighted to have been appointed as the next Dean of Winchester. "Having served as Canon Chancellor and then Canon Treasurer at Exeter over the last seven years, I have grown to love cathedral life, and I relish the many opportunities for encounter that cathedrals offer. "I trust that this has equipped me for this next ministry. "It's been wonderful to meet Bishop…...

7+ hour, 35+ min ago (38+ words) The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community. The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community....

10+ hour, 42+ min ago (276+ words) CHESTNUT HILL - Boston College women's basketball fell to Virginia, 81-55, in the ACC opener on Sunday afternoon in Conte Forum. "The Eagles fall to 4-8 and 0-1 in the ACC, while the Cavaliers move to 7-3 and 1-0 in the league. Athena Tomlinson led the Eagles with 15 points on five field goals, and grabbed three rebounds with two assists. Erin Houpt came off the bench to tie a season high with 12 points on 3-of-4 shooting. "Amirah Anderson led the team in rebounding with six boards, and Lily Carmody dished out three assists with six points. "Boston College held an early lead after Anderson's trifecta gave her team a 7-6 lead with 6:20 left in the opening period. The Cavaliers responded by hitting seven of its next eight shots to close the quarter with a 26-13 advantage. "The Eagles continued to struggle on offense in the opening half, which…...

11+ hour, 59+ min ago (431+ words) Swansea and Portsmouth could be set for a hard-fought battle against the elements as they face off in Championship action on Tuesday evening. Both teams are in real need of three points in South Wales given their respective struggles in the second-tier so far this season. Swansea recently appointed Vitor Matos as their new manager after Alan Sheehan's sacking, and he oversaw his first win in charge last time out as they beat Oxford United 2-0 on home turf. Portsmouth are facing the threat of relegation this season, with just one victory in their previous nine outings leaving them in the bottom three as it stands. They have the worst away record in the Championship so far, but will be aiming to put that right against Swansea, with the weather also likely to dictate the flow of the game after a…...

12+ hour, 28+ min ago (1052+ words) Portsmouth were formed in 1898 and enjoyed early success in the Southern and Western Leagues before becoming founder members of the Football League Third Division in 1920. They soon climbed the ranks, reaching the FA Cup final in 1929 and were winners in 1939. Post-war they were back-to-back top-flight champions in 1949 and 1950. A tougher period followed after relegation from the top tier in 1959 but, after a return for a solitary season in 1987-88, they become regulars in the second tier and would go on to enjoy great success after securing promotion to the Premier League under Harry Redknapp in 2003. Pompey went on to spend seven years in the division, claiming a best finish of ninth and winning the FA Cup by beating Cardiff in the 2008 final. They lost another final to Chelsea in 2010 but, with the club experiencing financial difficulties, they were relegated after being…...

13+ hour, 44+ min ago (254+ words) The Bishop of Winchester has defended the recent decision of the House of Bishops to pause plans to introduce standalone same-sex blessing services." The House of Bishops said after a meeting in October that introducing the services would require two thirds majorities in all three houses of the General Synod, its parliamentary body, while changing Church law to allow clergy to enter into same-sex unions would require simple majorities. The announcement does not change current guidelines that permit the "Prayers of Love and Faith" to be used as part of existing services." The bishops reached their decision after reviewing detailed theological and legal advice which suggested that the Church of England would be open to legal challenge unless it followed due process on the matter." The House of Bishops will make a final decision on the future of standalone same-sex…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago (857+ words) The big skies of the Norfolk Broads lend themselves to sensational sunsets " and the arrival of colder, crisper evenings makes them all the more vibrant. From the footpath beside Potter Heigham's stone bridge, some 20 miles from Norwich, the westward view became ever more burnished as the sun clipped the horizon. The riverbank's reeds took on a coppery glow in the sun's final rays; then, as it sank out of sight, vermilion shades blazed across the sky before it faded to dusk. In summer, this spot would be alive with holidaymakers, and the comings and goings of watercraft: Potter Heigham is a hub for boating holidays. But on that November evening, the boatyards had mostly closed for the season and there was nobody else on the riverbank to admire the sunset. Despite the local economy's reliance on tourism, people here embrace…...

14+ hour, 25+ min ago (155+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Christopher Palmer, Canon Residentiary and Treasurer of Exeter Cathedral, as Dean of Winchester. The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Christopher Palmer, Canon Residentiary and Treasurer of Exeter Cathedral, as Dean of Winchester, in succession to The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle following her retirement. Christopher was educated at University of Oxford and trained for ministry at St Stephen's House, Oxford. He served his title at All Saints, Emscote, in the Diocese of Coventry, and was ordained Priest in 1999. He served as Team Vicar of All Saints, East Sheen, in the Diocese of Southwark and, from 2005, was also the Area Dean of Richmond…...