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Brewing and baking project finds quirky new home after sinkhole saga

A city charity specialising in beer brewing and bread baking has found a new home after a huge sinkhole thwarted its operation in 2023.

yesterday 20

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Emily Goodwin

'World-class' RAF heritage centre opens at new Norfolk home

Around 1,000 people flocked to the opening day of a relocated RAF centre near Fakenham. 

yesterday 30

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Louisa Baldwin

Senior councillor seeks to debunk report singling out Norfolk's malnutrition rates

A senior councillor has disputed claims Norfolk and Waveney have the highest rates of malnutrition in the country and rejected a call to recognise...

yesterday 9

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Dan Grimmer

Fate of Norwich's Wensum Lodge hinges on buyer which can manage 'complex' site

The fate of Norwich's Wensum Lodge will hinge on whether buyers can prove they are capable of managing the "complex" site, council leaders have said.

yesterday 10

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Dan Grimmer

Call to lower speed limits on hundreds of Norfolk rural roads

Speed limits need to be cut on hundreds of Norfolk's rural roads to make them safer, say campaigners - but their call has been rejected by council...

yesterday 9

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Dan Grimmer

Woman, 76, in court over alleged child sex assaults 50 years ago

A woman has appeared in court over a string of sexual offences against a young boy aged between six and 11 almost 50 years ago. 

yesterday 7

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Simon Parkin

Romanian women face jail over conspiracy to steal £30k worth of cosmetics

Four women have been warned they face jail for a shoplifting plot that saw them steal cosmetics and beauty products worth more than £30,000.

yesterday 7

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Simon Parkin

Investigation under way after blaze at workshop

An investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed a workshop building in west Suffolk is under way. 

yesterday 10

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Kaia Nicholl

Students' plans to boycott Israel during Eurovision blasted as 'scary' censorship

Students in Norwich planning to block the screening of the Israeli entry in the Eurovision Song Contest have been accused of divisive censorship.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

CCTV released as hunt for two men begins after burglary

CCTV images have been released as the hunt has begun for two men after a break-in.

yesterday 7

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Ollie Radcliffe

Rare historical sites gain new national status

Sites in East Anglia that give a glimpse into the region's ancient past have been given a new status.

yesterday 7

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Ollie Radcliffe

'I thought I might lose him' - Thetford mother shares baby son's terrifying ordeal

A mother has paid a heartfelt thanks to those who saved her four-month-old son's life after he was rushed to hospital with a life-threatening...

yesterday 7

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Shed on church grounds broken into during overnight raid

Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a shed on the grounds of a village church was broken into.

yesterday 7

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Bruno Brown

Golf retailer to celebrate store opening with goodie bags and prizes

A golf retailer will celebrate a new store opening in Norwich with a VIP launch evening that will include goodie bags and competitions. 

yesterday 7

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Amy Mackrill

Man in hospital with serious injuries after air ambulance called to crash

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an air ambulance and three fire crews were called to a crash near Wymondham. 

yesterday 7

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Lily Boag

Cannabis worth £1,500 and knives seized in raid

Cannabis worth £1,500 has been seized in raids at two homes in Diss. 

yesterday 7

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Ollie Radcliffe

Man died a year after falling while gardening, court told

A retired office manager died a year after falling in his garden, a court has heard.  

yesterday 6

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Free parking to be introduced as part of £5.8m market place revamp

Shoppers will soon be able to enjoy free parking on visits to a town's new market stalls when they are introduced as part of the final stage of a...

yesterday 20

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Owen Sennitt

Plans lodged for new pool club and darts hall in busy city street

A new pool club and darts hall may be coming to the city. 

yesterday 9

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

1940s Day coming to attraction with steam train rides and flypast

Take a step back in time as 1940s Day is returning to a much-loved attraction this spring. 

yesterday 7

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Louisa Baldwin

Phone ringing 'off the hook' at Norfolk's newly-awarded best destination pub

The phone has been ringing "off the hook" at a Norfolk watering hole after it was named the county's best destination pub.

yesterday 7

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Louisa Baldwin

Why was this colourful double act at Norwich Station?

Commuters were treated to a free performance at Norwich Station as a preview to a major 17-day event.

yesterday 7

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Louisa Baldwin

First look inside new Scandinavian homeware store in Norwich

We were given a first look inside as a Scandinavian brand gears up to open its first East Anglian store in Norwich. 

yesterday 5

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Louisa Baldwin

Drivers to face disruption due to £132k roadworks

Drivers are set to face disruption due to road closures to resurface a section of the A140.

yesterday 10

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Lily Boag

Birthplace of Edith Cavell for sale for £875,000

A Georgian home in the village of Swardeston, has come on the market for offers in excess of £875k.

yesterday 10

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Harry Frazer

Man sentenced after Royal Mail raises concerns about suspicious package

A man has been sentenced for drug offences after Royal Mail raised concerns about a suspicious package.

yesterday 10

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Lily Boag

Beloved breast cancer sufferer died after falling over, court told

A 51-year-old with stage four breast cancer died at hospital following a fall, a court has heard. 

yesterday 6

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Bail of teen arrested after fires at derelict sites ended but police probe continues

A teenager arrested in connection with a series of suspected arsons in Norwich is no longer on bail but a police investigation is continuing.

yesterday 6

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Francis Redwood

Baking sensation's new sweet treat boxes sell out amid expansion

A 22-year-old who is known in Norfolk for her pink bakery is now shipping her sweet treats across the UK.  

yesterday 6

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Ollie Radcliffe

Warning that cases of '100-day cough' could reach 40-year high in Norfolk

A warning has been issued after fears that cases of a life-threatening disease could reach a 40-year high in Norfolk. 

yesterday 6

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Ollie Radcliffe

Leadership at council hangs in balance as frontrunner admits he is 'not confident'

One week on from the local elections and the leadership of a Norfolk council still hangs in the balance.

yesterday 5

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Eleanor Storey

Visa scheme extended to tackle chronic shortage in seasonal farm workers

A visa scheme for seasonal workers has been extended until 2029 in a bid to tackle chronic labour shortages in the farming industry.

yesterday 6

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Chris Hill

Norfolk beach named among the 20 greatest in Britain

A beach in north Norfolk has been named among the 20 greatest in Britain. 

yesterday 6

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Lily Boag

New city climbing centre set to open in disused storage unit as craze booms

A hit city climbing venue could be moving to a huge new location.

yesterday 6

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Emily Goodwin

Norwich City footballer charged with drink driving after crash in village

A Norwich City footballer has been charged with drink driving after a crash in a Norfolk village.

yesterday 6

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Ollie Radcliffe

New 90-acre nature reserve to open in Norwich

A new 90-acre nature reserve with more than 1,000 different species of wildlife is opening in a surprisingly urban setting. 

yesterday 6

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Ollie Radcliffe

Have your say on bus improvement plans for Great Yarmouth

Residents in Great Yarmouth are being asked their views on proposals to speed up bus journeys and improve traffic in the town.

yesterday 5

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Daniel Hickey

New independent convenience store opens in coastal town

A handy new corner shop has opened in a residential area of Great Yarmouth.

yesterday 6

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James Weeds

Sinkhole appears in path in Sprowston

A sinkhole has appeared in a path in a residential area just outside the city. 

yesterday 5

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Amy Mackrill

Town's much anticipated Cycle for Life event is making a return

A town's much anticipated annual charity cycle ride is returning this weekend.

yesterday 5

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Anthony Carroll

Sale of £5.25m country estate is expected to tempt 'lifestyle' buyers

An "outstanding" farming estate in the heart of the Suffolk countryside is expected to attract lifestyle buyers after hitting the market with a...

yesterday 5

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Chris Hill

Dog owner's horror story as beloved pet comes home from groomers with deep gash

It is the fear of every dog owner - their beloved family pet coming to serious harm.

yesterday 5

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Adam Barker

People and pets warned not to touch harmful tree pests

An invasive tree pest that can be harmful to people and pets has started to emerge. 

yesterday 6

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Amy Mackrill

How 5 businesses are changing in Norfolk this month

New and old businesses are undergoing changes with expansions, revamps and closures across Norfolk.

yesterday 5

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Lily Boag

Contentious plans to expand dental surgery get green light despite backlash

Controversial plans to expand a dental surgery in a busy city street have been approved after a pledge to welcome 200 new NHS patients.

yesterday 5

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Emily Goodwin

Motorbike shop celebrates 40 years and is still revving to go

It is a family business in Fakenham that has kept motorcycling enthusiasts on the road and equipped with all the best gear for 40 years.

yesterday 5

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Danielle Champ

Man charged after chainsaw used to cut through park bench in Norfolk village

A man has been charged after a chainsaw was used to cut through a park bench in a north Norfolk village. 

yesterday 4

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Adam Barker

See inside 'ideal' £180K one-bed terrace home on city outskirts

An "ideal" home for first-time buyers with its own summer house on the outskirts of the city has hit the market.

yesterday 4

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Francis Redwood

Man stabbed in the head in Great Yarmouth

A man has been stabbed in the head during an incident in Great Yarmouth.

yesterday 4

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Amy Mackrill

Woman spared jail after stabbing man in chest

A 48-year-old woman has been spared jail after admitting she stabbed a man in the chest with a kitchen knife. 

yesterday 4

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Amy Mackrill

Council introduces overnight car parking charge at Broads town beauty spot

Councillors have agreed to introduce an overnight car parking charge at a Broads beauty spot.

yesterday 20

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Bruno Brown

Drivers warned of delays in Norfolk Broads as major road closes

Motorists have been warned to expect delays as a major road closes in the Norfolk Broads.

yesterday 30

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Ollie Radcliffe

Protest to take place against fears of nuclear weapons return to airbase

Another protest against the return of nuclear weapons to a Suffolk airbase will be held this weekend.

yesterday 30

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Ben Robinson

New collab bringing burgers and hot dogs to Norwich bar

A Norwich burger joint will offer a special menu at its upcoming pop-up in a retro arcade bar. 

previous day 10

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Louisa Baldwin

The falcon is back! Historic Norfolk brewery planning to buy back its old pubs

After an absence of more than 50 years, a famous falcon could be landing at bars, boozers and taverns across our region - as a historic local...

previous day 20

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Daniel Hickey

Drama on the dunes as coastal erosion row sees children shot at

Norfolk's battle against coastal erosion descended into actual gunfire after a group of boys were told off for playing in the crumbling dunes...

previous day 10

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Bruno Brown

Go-ahead for 'modest' bungalow in village despite fears of over-development

A new bungalow has been given the go-ahead in a prime coastal village.

previous day 2

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Chris Bishop

Council service to be relocated from town centre to library ahead of demolition

A council's customer services base is set to be relocated from the town centre where it has stood for 15 years.

previous day 10

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Adam Barker

Locals' shock as dolphins spotted off coast

Locals were shocked after video footage emerged of a sea creature swimming off the Suffolk coast at the weekend.

previous day 9

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Faye Minton

Major high street bank to close branch in Norfolk market town

A Norfolk market town bank will be closing next year, it has been announced. 

previous day 10

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Lily Boag

Business boom as city salon is named best in the county

A salon where city folk have been getting their hair cut for more than a decade has been named the best in the county.

previous day 9

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Emily Goodwin

'Tranquil' riverside pub goes up for sale for £675k

A pub in a 'beautiful and tranquil' riverside location is up for sale.

previous day 10

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Chris Bishop

Serial conwoman jailed after seaside tenancy scam on cancer patient

A serial fraudster who scammed a stage three cancer patient has been jailed for her latest tenancy scam.

previous day 10

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Ollie Radcliffe

Thousands of birds flock to the Norfolk coast in 'world's busiest migration'

Twitchers across Norfolk have turned their eyes to the sky as thousands of birds flock back to the county.

previous day 10

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Ollie Radcliffe

Delays expected as 70ft yacht to be transported on Norfolk's busiest roads

Motorists have been warned of delays as a huge yacht will be transported on some of Norfolk's busiest roads.

previous day 10

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Ollie Radcliffe

Business has 'boomed' for gym instructor since being named county's best

A female-focused fitness instructor from Norfolk says business has been "booming" since she was named the county's best.

previous day 10

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Faye Minton

Buskers face ban on selling CDs or performing near cashpoints under new crackdown

Street performers could soon be banned from selling CDs and using high-powered amps as part of a proposed crackdown on Norwich’s “bully buskers...

previous day 8

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Bethany Wales

What does the future hold for former Norfolk hospital aftercare building?

A consultation is under way to decide the future use of a former hospital aftercare building in Norfolk.

previous day 10

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Adam Barker

Urgent concerns over 'devastating' tree felling which 'trashed' Norfolk beauty spot

Urgent concerns have been raised over "devastating" tree felling at one of Norfolk’s woodland beauty spots, which an MP claims has disturbed...

previous day 9

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Adam Barker

Popular city pub opens new craft ale bar next door

A new addition to the Fat Cat Brewing family specialising in craft ale is set to open in NR2.

previous day 10

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Amy Mackrill

Greggs set to open new city ring road shop

A new Greggs is set to open in Norwich after planning permission was given by the city council.

previous day 10

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Charlotte Gullick

Property with panoramic rural views for sale at £925k guide

A four-bedroom, detached house set in the middle of the countryside in Pulham St Mary, near Harleston, is up for sale at a guide price of £925,000. 

previous day 10

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Nicola Warren

Man appears in court after admitting possessing MDMA and cocaine at Latitude

A man who was caught with class A drugs at Latitude Festival in east Suffolk almost six years ago has been sentenced.

previous day 10

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Abygail Fossett

Multiple cars targeted by thieves in seaside town over bank holiday weekend

Police are appealing for witnesses or information following a spate of damage and thefts from vehicles in Lowestoft.

previous day 9

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Bruno Brown

Town centre to be transformed into beach for upcoming event

A south Norfolk market town has three big events planned, including one that will transform the town centre into a beach. 

previous day 10

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Amy Mackrill

Two arrested on suspicion of arson after building fires

Two women have been arrested on suspicion of arson after two building fires within a few miles of each other.

previous day 6

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Lily Boag

Fun dog show set for Norfolk coast with food, stalls and ice cream

A family-friendly dog show celebrating pooches across the coast is returning for a weekend in a Norfolk village.

previous day 10

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Lily Boag

City music festival in beer garden returns with street food and live bands

An annual all-day music festival with street food and live music is returning to an award-winning pub in the city. 

previous day 7

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Lily Boag

This year's Dereham Day set to be the biggest one yet

Dereham Day is back and bigger than ever.

previous day 40

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Danielle Champ

United front as councillors demand new school to tackle Norfolk's dental crisis

Calls for a dental school to be created in Norfolk have been unanimously backed by county councillors - but a warning has been issued that such a...

previous day 10

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Dan Grimmer

Meet alpacas and miniature horses for free in Norwich city centre

Meet alpacas and other animals at a free event taking place in Norwich city centre over May half-term.

previous day 10

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Louisa Baldwin

First look at hit musical coming to Norwich with EastEnders star

The UK and Ireland tour of a hit family musical has begun and it looks truly scrumptious. 

previous day 10

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Louisa Baldwin

Albanian used fake passport to rent Norwich properties for cocaine gang

An Albanian man who came to the UK on a fake Italian passport was part of a gang who brought kilos of cocaine into Norwich. 

previous day 10

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Simon Parkin

Folk 'over the moon' that danger roundabout has reopened after £4.4m revamp

A controversial and lengthy roundabout revamp worth £4.4m has been received positively by locals following months of major disruption.

previous day 10

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Comedian Harry Hill bringing new tour to two Norfolk venues

Comedy royalty Harry Hill is heading to two Norfolk venues on his 2025 UK and Ireland tour.

previous day 10

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Louisa Baldwin

Council leaders say ANOTHER £44m of cuts are on the way with ominous warning

A further £44m of cuts and savings will need to be made by council bosses next year, with warnings "difficult choices" will have to be made.

previous day 6

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Dan Grimmer

Call for Michael Gove to intervene over Norwich Western Link rejected

Council leaders have rejected a call to refer their own £274m road scheme to the secretary of state for a decision, despite claims the move would...

previous day 10

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Dan Grimmer

'Dearly loved' man who set himself on fire in city flat was facing eviction

A man with a severe mental illness who died after setting himself on fire was facing eviction from his home in the months leading up to his death,...

previous day 10

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David Hannant

Driver reported after lucky escape from crash that left car on its roof

Action has been taken against a driver who had a lucky escape from a crash that left a car on its roof.

previous day 30

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Ollie Radcliffe

Man arrested on drug offences and car seized in bank holiday crackdown

A man was arrested and a car was seized in a bank holiday crime crackdown.

previous day 9

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Ollie Radcliffe

Breckland getting bigger... Norfolk council set for expansion

A Norfolk council has launched an official bid to increase in size amid efforts to keep pace with its growing population. 

previous day 10

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Eleanor Storey

EastEnders star spotted at Suffolk beach

An EastEnders star was spotted trying out one of his drones at a Suffolk beach. 

previous day 10

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Johnny Amos

Farmer has given up on growing asparagus due to worker crisis

A Norfolk farmer said he’s been forced to stop growing asparagus due to a shortage of migrant workers, and warned more growers would follow suit.

previous day 10

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Bethany Wales

How Norfolk’s heritage brands put region at the forefront of UK’s FinTech revolution

In a niche industry dominated by global giants, Norfolk is emerging as a UK leader in FinTech. BETHANY WALES found out how this rapidly growing...

previous day 10

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Bethany Wales

Homeless woman died months after ‘hell on earth’ miscarriage while sleeping rough

A homeless woman who went through “hell on earth” after suffering a miscarriage while sleeping rough on the streets died six months later.

previous day 10

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Exclusive By Donna-Louise Bishop

Dereham Museum opens its doors for another season

The Victorian era was known for its unstoppable industrial expansion, extreme poverty, and prim and proper ethos.

previous day 10

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Danielle Champ

Mystery surrounds death of woman identified by dental records  

A coroner has confirmed that a 56-year-old woman found dead at her home was identified by her dental records.  

previous day 10

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Bikes worth thousands stolen on first night of charity cycle

Several bikes worth thousands of pounds were stolen after the first night of a charity ride through the region.

previous day 10

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Ollie Radcliffe

Norfolk manufacturer invests £1m into UK-first rental service

A Norfolk nitrogen pump business is set to change the way the oil and gas industry accesses equipment, with a new direct to customer rental service...

previous day 10

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Bethany Wales

King's new role at city cathedral announced

King Charles' new role at Norwich Cathedral has been revealed as he continues a Royal Family tradition.

previous day 10

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Charlotte Gullick

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