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Ambulance and fire services called to crash in town
An ambulance and two fire crews were called to a Norfolk town road after a crash today. Emergency services were called to Meadowsweet Road in Swaffham at around 5.30pm on Tuesday (July 16) to reports of a crash. READ MORE: Man taken to hospital
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Motorist drowned when he drove into 3ft deep ford after closure signs were taken down
A motorist drowned when he unwittingly drove into a deep, fast-flowing ford after passing closure signs which had been removed and dumped by the roadside. Barry Howard, a Norwich City fan, had been looking for a shortcut to avoid heavy traffic
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Man taken to hospital after crashing into wall
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash in Attleborough. A car left the road, hitting a lamppost and a wall between the Co-op Funeral Services and Myhills at 2.30pm today. An ambulance attended the scene and the man was taken to
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Line-up announced for major Norfolk festival this autumn
The Autumn Festival of Norfolk returns in 2024 with another vibrant and diverse programme. From drama to music, the arts festival spans venues across Norwich and beyond from September 14 to November 29. Stash Kirkbride, co-founder and artistic
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'Absolute scourge' who stole hundreds of chocolate bars in one day is jailed
An "absolute scourge" has been jailed and banned from several city shops after admitting 18 offences. Kyle Nunn, of no fixed abode, appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court after hitting several city stores in a shoplifting spree. The offences
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Paddling pilferer admits stealing FOURTEEN kayaks from dinghy park
A Norwich man has admitted being behind the theft of more than a dozen kayaks from a Norfolk seaside quayside. Kallan Reilly used bolt cutters to cut loose and steal the vessels from the dinghy park at Blakeney. The thefts, which happened
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Pub closes its doors with immediate effect
The landlords of a village pub have decided to step back and close its doors. In a statement shared to social media on Monday evening, the team behind the Kings Head at Belton confirmed they were closing the venue with immediate effect. "This
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'Noisy' fan at Chelsea-on-Sea gastro pub could soon be silenced
Neighbours upset by a noisy fan in an upmarket gastro pub could soon be in for a more peaceful time. West Norfolk Council has agreed for a new cowling to be placed on a chimney at the rear of the Hoste Inn at Burnham Market, which is now owned
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17-hour mission to save yacht stuck 40 miles off coast
A major mission to save five people stuck on a broken yacht lasted 17 hours. The vessel became stuck 40 miles off the Cromer coast after its rudder snapped off leaving the boat unable to steer. With two to three-metre waves crashing into the
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MP denies 'showboating' after monarchy protest sees him threatened with loss of seat
A Norfolk MP who protested against pledging allegiance to the King when being sworn in to Parliament has had to do it for a second time - after being warned he could lose his seat. Norwich South MP Clive Lewis was sent an official letter from the
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Chef who saw off McDonald's legal threat gets pub kitchen residency
A chef who previously saw off a legal threat from McDonald’s has secured a pub kitchen residency. Matty C's is run by Matthew Coldham, 42, from Newton Flotman, and he previously ran burger vans in the Norwich area. Back in 2018, he received
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Driver caught speeding at 55pmh in 30mph zone
Speed cameras clocked a driver travelling almost double the speed limit in a 30mph zone. Special Inspector Render of Breckland Police was carrying out speed enforcement checks over the weekend when he caught the driver speeding at 55mph in Brandon
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Parts of A11 to close for MORE roadworks
Motorists will face disruption tonight due to a closure on part of the A11. Roadworks are taking place from Besthorpe until the Attleborough slip road. The works undertaken by National Highways will see a northbound lane closure. The
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All you need to know ahead of the Old Buckenham Airshow 2024
From the huge line-up of aircraft to travel information, here is all you need to know ahead of the Old Buckenham Airshow 2024. Where does the Old Buckenham Airshow 2024 take place? The Old Buckenham Airshow takes place at Old Buckenham Airfield
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18 parks across Norfolk win coveted awards
Parks and green spaces across Norfolk have been granted a coveted award. Seventeen parks in the county are proudly preparing to raise their flags after winning a 2024 Green Flag Award. The award is an international quality mark for parks and
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Two fish and chip shops in Norfolk named among UK's best
Two chippies in Norfolk have been named among the best in the UK. The Times has searched the country high and low to find its 23 best picks for a fish supper. The first to be named on the illustrious list was French's in Wells-next-the-Sea.
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Royal visits to Norfolk have been cancelled
Two royal visits planned for Norfolk have been cancelled as the Princess Royal continues to recover from a head injury. Princess Anne was scheduled to appear at Brancaster Station in north Norfolk on Thursday, July 18 as the Royal Patron of the
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CCTV released as police search for man after e-bike theft
A CCTV image has been released of a man police are searching for after a theft. Police are looking for the man after a locked e-bike was stolen from Bungay town centre. The theft happened at 1.30pm on June 1 in the alley leading to Bungay Castle
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Christmas Lunch Express with three-course meal returning to railway
Step into Christmas and enjoy a three-course meal as you travel by steam through the countryside. The North Norfolk Railway's Christmas Lunch Express runs on select dates between Sunday, November 3 and Thursday, December 19 2024. Passengers
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Woman taken to hospital following lorry crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a lorry crash on the A149. The collision, between a lorry and a car, happened at 8.20am today at the Jubilee roundabout on the Queen Elizabeth Way. READ MORE: A47 closed as car is engulfed in flames
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A47 reopens after fallen tree blocks road
A large section of the A47 was closed in both directions due to a fallen tree National Highways has said the major Norfolk route was shut between the A1075 at Dereham and the A1065 at Swaffham. A large tree had fallen down and was blocking
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'If I die, this is evidence' - Mother's stark message just a month before her death
A mother-of-three who took her own life shared a stark message of frustration with mental health workers a month before her death, an inquest has heard. Lucy Davies, who herself was a support worker, died last year following a long struggle with
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'Taking a lifetime' - fresh calls for bottleneck bridge to be replaced
Fresh pressure is to be brought to bear over a bottleneck railway bridge which council leaders say is preventing faster and more reliable Norfolk train services. The Trowse swing bridge, on the edge of Norwich, is seen as a key stumbling block
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Archaeology dig rocked by arrest of treasurer and more than £100,000 missing
Norfolk's biggest archaeological dig has been rocked by claims of financial irregularities, with more than £100,000 allegedly missing from its accounts and a former treasurer charged with fraud. Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research