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7 soap stars you might spot in Norfolk this year
Emmerdale star James Hooton was spotted at the Joyland amusement park in Great Yarmouth over the weekend. A video clip of him on the Super Snails ride went down well with his local fans. But who else might be out and about in Norfolk this year
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Town bistro closes its doors due to 'increasing running expenses'
A town bistro known for its celebration cakes, afternoon teas and milkshakes has closed its doors. The owners of Mrs Beans in Attleborough announced on social media today that they had decided to permanently close. The business took to Facebook
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Rare 1970s pollution fighting plane flies over Norfolk coast
A rare 1970s-era jet-powered aircraft has been captured on camera flying over a Norfolk pier. The low-flying Boeing 727 which provides a rapid response to oil spills was spotted soaring above Cromer Pier at 11am today. The flight path circled
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The neighbouring Norfolk beaches where you can spot famous faces
From the Royals to TV and film stars, two neighbouring beaches in Norfolk are ideal for spotting famous faces. Holkham features golden stretches of sand and expansive dunes and it is regularly visited by Prince William and his family. They
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Match abandoned after footballer racially abused during pre-season friendly
Police have launched an investigation after a footballer was racially abused during a pre-season friendly between two Norfolk sides. The game between Sheringham and Easton was abandoned after the incident, which occurred during the final minutes
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Watch as 'aggressive' fire breaks out in field
Dark smoke could be seen billowing over a field in south Norfolk as firefighters tackled a huge blaze. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the fire in Topcroft at 12.45pm today. Fire crews from Long Stratton, Loddon, Harleston
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Road closed after car crashes into lamppost near railway bridge
Part of a road was closed in a Norfolk Broads village after a car crashed into a lamppost this afternoon. Police were called to Norwich Road in Wroxham - close to the mini roundabout at the railway bridge - at around 1pm. Officers blocked the
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Former crane firm boss goes on the run before conviction for child sex offences
The former director of a Norfolk crane hire company is on the run after fleeing the country weeks before he was found guilty of multiple child sex offences, it can be revealed. Oliver Arnold, 49, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after
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Child cyclist taken to hospital after crash
A child cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash in Swaffham. One ambulance was sent to Meadowsweet Road on Tuesday at around 5.30pm to reports of an injured child. Two fire crews, one from King's Lynn and another from Dereham,
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Stolen mobility scooter leaves disabled man 'distraught' and housebound
A disabled man has been left "distraught" after he was left housebound after his mobility scooter was stolen. Mark Chapman was left in disbelief when he discovered the scooter was missing from outside his home in Louise Close, Great Yarmouth on
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Puppies dumped outside shelter are hoping to find forever homes in Norfolk
Four puppies will soon need forever homes in Norfolk after being rescued by a local charity. Safe Rescue for Dogs in Wymondham has been fundraising to take in the pups from the Botosani public dog shelter in Romania. All the pooches were
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Steam Back to the Forties returning with train rides and classic vehicles
Swing back in time as a popular two-day event is returning to a heritage railway later this year. Steam Back to the Forties is back at the North Norfolk Railway over the weekend of September 21 and 22 2024. Expect live music, classic vehicles
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£8,000 stolen after fraudster pretends to be police officer
A fraudster pretending to be a police officer has fleeced a victim out of £8,000. Scammers have targeted people across the Breckland area of Norfolk by calling victims and asking them to transfer money. Recent cases have seen people in Watton
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Burst water main leaves hundreds without water
Hundreds of people in King's Lynn were left without water due to a burst main. Water flooded Greenpark Avenue near Lynnsport after the main burst late last night. The cycle and footpath were flooded and left covered with standing water.
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Britain's poshest train serving champagne afternoon tea is coming to Norwich
Britain's poshest train is returning to Norwich with a trip to Yorkshire and a champagne afternoon tea. The first journey will see The Northern Belle departing from Norwich on September 8. Leaving at 12.10pm, the vintage locomotive will take
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Man denies attack as military veterans’ pub breakfast event descends into violence
A man has denied attacking the organiser of an event for military veterans after it descended into violence. Richard De Buc, 45, is accused of repeatedly punching the man and pushing him into a glass cabinet during a violent confrontation at
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Summer FINALLY arrives with temperatures to hit 30C in Norfolk
The mercury is at last set to skyrocket as parts of Norfolk are forecast to reach 30C this weekend. A mini-heatwave will mark the summer weather finally arriving due to a change in the meteorological pattern bringing high pressure from southern
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Celebrity guests heading to Norfolk Showground for two-day event
A whole host of celebrity guests have been announced for Nor-Con 2024, which is a two-day TV, film and comic convention. The popular event is back for its 13th year and will take place at the Norfolk Showground over the weekend of September 28
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Man from Ukrainian military training base denies driving at youths while drunk
A man based at a Norfolk military site where Ukrainians are being trained has denied driving at a group of youngsters while almost twice over the alcohol limit. Andrii Kolsesnyk, 47, whose address on court documents was given as the West Tofts
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Opinion: Delivery of housebuilding targets will not be straightforward
Amongst the considerable legislative programme which will be announced in today’s King’s Speech will be a commitment by the new government to build 1.5 million new homes in the next five years – a pledge backed by compulsory housebuilding targets,
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What does a Labour PM mean for commercial property?
Robert Flint of Brown&Co discusses the impact of the general election result on commercial real estate. As a local commercial property surveying firm, we are keen to understand how new changes by the Labour government will impact our industry
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Businesses of all sizes encouraged to enter awards
Entries are open for the EDP Business Awards 2024, and there’s just under two weeks to go until applications close. If your business has shown impressive growth over the past year, has innovated in its products or services, or is a new, emerging
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Heat health alert issued as warm temperatures set to return
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Norfolk as warmer temperatures are set to return. The alert, which has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office, will be in place from 5pm on Thursday until 11pm on Saturday.
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How Norfolk firm's 'wonder water' is helping farmers make huge savings
A Norfolk-based agri-tech firm is harnessing the power of 'nanobubbles' to create enhanced water for animals - and claims the cost-cutting technology is "the future for farmers". ADAM BARKER reports For years farmers’ profit margins have
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Man caught with deadly hunting knives after tip-off to police
A man who was armed with two knives on one of Norwich’s busiest streets has been given a suspended jail sentence. Robert Puchniarz, 32, had a large green and black hunting knife and another with a serrated blade on Prince of Wales Road on June
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Council reveals FIVE areas where it wants to spend £20m
Tackling zombie shops in a coastal town's high street and a lack of dental services are among the key targets of a £20m scheme. Great Yarmouth Borough Council has proposed a 'pipeline' of five projects as part of a 10-year vision to improve the
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Uncertainty surrounds £600m deal for Norfolk as crunch vote looms
A crunch vote which will shape Norfolk's political future is due next week - but there are calls for the decision to be put on hold. Norfolk County Council is set to meet on Tuesday, July 23, to vote on changing its governance to allow a directly-elected
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Norfolk man accused of sex assaults on woman
A Norfolk man is set to stand trial next year after he denied sexual assaults against a woman. Martin McCabe, 24, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault against the woman - who cannot be identified for legal reasons - on March 5, 2022
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BMW driver with 23 previous offences facing jail after trying to hide Rambo knife
A BMW driver who tried to hide a Rambo-style knife has been told he faces a mandatory jail sentence. Mark Hale, who has 23 previous offences including for weapons, hid the knife between seats when stopped by police on George Borrow Road in Norwich
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Driver, 76, in slip-on shoes presses wrong pedal and causes chaos in Tesco car park
A 76-year-old driver caused chaos in a supermarket car park after mistakenly pressing his accelerator pedal, sending his Mercedes smashing into parked vehicles and knocking a shopper 10ft in the air. Eric Tan had been wearing slip-on shoes which
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Michelin-star chef's walk-in fridge stirs up trouble with Norfolk council
He has been a stalwart of the Norfolk food scene for decades and has held a Michelin star for 25 years. But Galton Blackiston's latest venture does not seem to be to everyone's tastes. The high-profile chef has stirred up trouble with his local