PUBLISHED: 22:30 28 December 2018 | UPDATED: 22:45 28 December 2018 Taz Ali Norwich-born author Philip Pullman, best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy, has been awarded a knighthood. Picture: Bill Smith Archant © 2005 People across the region who have committed themselves to improving the lives of others have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2019. Norwich-born author Philip Pullman, best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy, has been awarded a knighthood. Picture: Bill SmithPhilip Pullman - Knight Bachelor for services to literatureNorwich-born, best-selling author Philip Pullman, known for the His Dark Materials series of books, has been awarded a knighthood.Pullman, 72, said: “I was very surprised and honoured to be offered a knighthood. I believe the profession of letters should be recognised as having a proper place in the life of the nation, along with science, and sport, and music, and … [Read more...] about New Year’s Honours 2019: Norwich-born author Philip Pullman among people from Norfolk and Suffolk to be honoured
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Seven free and cheap things to do in Norfolk this week
PUBLISHED: 09:42 14 November 2018 | UPDATED: 09:46 14 November 2018 The Deep Purple Family Treee Show is coming to the Waterfront Archant From tribute acts to a craft fair, you’re spoilt for choice with a jam-packed calendar of events taking place over the next week in Norfolk. Ken Kliff - Talking with a psychoanalyst Credit: The Estate of Ken Kliff, photograph by Angelo PlantamuraWhat: Taking Spaces Open Mic Night Where: Stage Two, Norwich Theatre Royal, NR2 1RLWhen: November 17, 7.30pm Cost: Pay-what-you-can system - £3/£5/£7 Poets, spoken word artists and singer songwriters will grace the stage with their own work centring on the theme “Facing The Future”. The festival itself has been put together by the Norwich Theatre Royal Young Producers, a group of 16-25 year-olds who have been gaining hands-on experience of creating events and the line-up includes pianist and singer Jack Warner and YouTuber Ellie-Jean Royden. There will also be a selection … [Read more...] about Seven free and cheap things to do in Norfolk this week
Meet 100 of Suffolk’s most inspirational women
PUBLISHED: 18:02 13 November 2018 | UPDATED: 20:07 13 November 2018 Megan Aldous Goldie Sayers , Team GB Javelin Thrower and one of Suffolk's 100 Inspiring Women speaking at the event Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Archant This is a list that Suffolk should be proud of - 100 women who are positive role models for future generations, women who have achieved success in a diverse range of fields from business, the arts, sport and education to the third sector.The list was put together by a panel of judges this summer after we asked readers for their nominations. From top left: Jenna Ackerley, Anne Beckett-Allen, Katie Bannister, Jane Basham, Dayle Bayliss, Shayra Begum, Nicola Beach, Adele Bellis and Professor Emma Bond Pictures: WENDY AIKEN PHOTOGRAPHY/EDF ENERGY/BARRY ELEY/PHILIP MYNOTT/SUFFOLK COUNTY COUCIL/UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLKJenna Ackerley, Events Under Canvas: A Felixstowe girl originally, 38-year-old Jenna now lives in East Bergholt with her husband and … [Read more...] about Meet 100 of Suffolk’s most inspirational women
West Ham players spread Christmas cheer at Newham University Hospital
Gallery PUBLISHED: 13:14 07 December 2017 | UPDATED: 13:37 07 December 2017 Lorraine King West Ham footballers Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku, Diafra Sakho, Toni Martinez and Sam Byram visited children at Newham Hospital. Pic credit: Avril Husband. GRIFFITHS PHOTOGRAPHERS West Ham players spread some Christmas cheer yesterday by paying a visit to sick children in Newham University Hospital and handing out festive gifts. West Ham footballers Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku, Diafra Sakho, Toni Martinez and Sam Byram visited children at Newham Hospital. Pic credit: Avril Husband.The excited youngsters at the children’s Rainbow Centre met Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku, Diafra Sakho, Toni Martinez and Sam Byram and were given the presents which were wrapped in team’s colour of claret and blue.The annual traditional yuletide visit brought smiles to the faces of the young children and the medics looking after them, who the players gave … [Read more...] about West Ham players spread Christmas cheer at Newham University Hospital
How your cell’s ‘power plants’ affect your overall health
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By Prof. Ana Andreazza Special to the Star Mon., Aug. 27, 2018 Our bodies are home to trillions of mitochondria, but science is just beginning to understand the role they may play in a variety of diseases. These microscopic structures are like little power plants that use the air we breathe and food we eat to supply energy to our organs. They’re responsible for creating more than 90 per cent of the energy our bodies need to live. But here’s the thing: mitochondrial diseases are rare, affecting only about 4,000 Canadians — however, they’re still the most common inherited metabolic disease. As our understanding of the role of these tiny power plants in cellular function grows, we are beginning to recognize that mitochondrial dysfunction has broad implications. Mitochondrial dysfunction can affect several organ systems throughout our bodies like the brain, liver, kidneys, pancreas or muscles. The effects of these kinds of diseases can range from … [Read more...] about How your cell’s ‘power plants’ affect your overall health