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17 times dogs have featured in the Eastern Daily Press over the years
Plenty of pooches have made it into the Eastern Daily Press through the years and here we take a look back at some of our favourites. From police dogs to dancing pooches, we have pulled 17 photos from our archives as we take a trip down memory
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See inside the Norfolk castle where you can stay with dozens of friends
A 15th-century castle is offering guests the chance to step back 600 years with one of Norfolk's most unique stays. Built by English Nobelman Thomas Scales, Middleton Castle near King's Lynn allows guests to stay in its 15 bedrooms. With a
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Bitter feud saw woman harassed by neighbour who blamed her for cancer gossip
A pensioner harassed his neighbour during a two year dispute after he accused her of spreading gossip about him having cancer. The simmering row saw Brian Stolworthy, 70, swear, abuse and make obscene gestures and pig noises towards the woman
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Oktoberfest returns to Norfolk taproom for third year
An Oktoberfest festival is returning to a taproom with live music, German food and beer from Munich. The celebration is coming back to The Warehouse Taproom Bar and Restaurant in Setchey for its third year and aims to replicate the Bavarian buzz
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City Hall backs higher council tax bands for most expensive houses
City Hall is pushing for council tax reforms that would see those living in the most expensive houses required to pay more. Members of Norwich City Council have proposed that the Labour government should introduce more council tax bands across
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City industrial estate set to become sports hub under new plans
A Norwich industrial estate is set to transform into the city's next sports hub under new plans. Kirkham House in Whiffler Road is at the centre of two key planning applications which will see it turned into a huge sports facility. Highball
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Norfolk quarry to get almost 12.5 acres larger after expansion gets green light
Almost 12.5 acres of further land will be added to a quarry after councillors gave the green light to an expansion plan. Members of Norfolk County Council's planning committee backed proposals by Sibelco UK to extend its Grandcourt Quarry, to the
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Farmers say poor mobile connectivity is 'hindering' food production
Norfolk farmers have called for urgent improvements to poor rural mobile and internet connectivity which they say is "hindering" vital food production businesses. A survey by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has revealed that more than three quarters
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Wayland Show returns with fresh ideas for historic countryside event
The Wayland Show is set to return this summer with fresh ideas and new attractions for the historic countryside event. Thousands of visitors are expected at the showground in Watton on August 4 for the annual celebration of rural entertainment
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'Bid' to bulldoze church for '10-bed super villa' causes stir in Norfolk village
An artist's proposal to bulldoze a rural church to make way for a 10-bed super villa has been causing commotion in a Norfolk village... but they can breathe a sigh of relief. With a professional-looking consultation event inside All Saints Church
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New festival with world-renowned music artist coming to city park
A new festival with a world-renowned music artist is heading to a city park next month. Afri-Fest East will be held at Chapelfield Gardens on August 10 from 11am to 10pm with live music, dance performances, costumes and workshops. The event
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Norfolk family-run firefighting firm unveils new £5.5m facility
The UK’s leading provider of firefighting nozzles has opened a new £5.5m design and manufacturing facility in Norwich. Delta Fire has been based in Norfolk for more than three decades, supplying bespoke fire nozzles to more than 75pc of the UK’
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Farm profits slumped by 19pc last year, says government report
Farm profitability fell by 19pc across the country last year, according to the latest government figures - illustrating the ongoing financial volatility in the sector. Defra's Total Income from Farming (TIFF) is a measure of the total profit from
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7 FREE events happening in Norfolk over the summer holidays
Having fun doesn't have to cost a fortune, with these free events happening in Norfolk over the 2024 summer holidays. The team at the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation with Paul McCarthy, Chantry Place general manager (Image: Chantry Place
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Search begins to find new operator for Norwich park and ride buses
A search has started to find new operators to run park and ride buses around Norwich, including for a service threatened with the axe. Norfolk County Council is inviting bus companies to bid to take on the running of park and ride services from
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Road closed after occupants trapped in village crash
Police closed a village road in both directions after a crash. All emergency services attended the incident this morning in the B1332 in Brooke. Three fire crews used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the trapped occupants after being called
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Bid to demolish former Norfolk village pub to build homes still undecided
A renewed bid to demolish a vacant pub and build three homes in its place in a Norfolk village is still awaiting a decision. The Decoy Tavern, on Beccles Road in Fritton, would be knocked if the applicant, Brian Newson, got permission to do so
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Major £20m project to make improvements to town moves forward
A Norfolk council has agreed to target five key issues that need improving in a Norfolk town through a £20m scheme. Great Yarmouth Borough Council is to submit a bid to the government that outlines a 'pipeline' of five projects it will target through
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More help on the way for those at risk of coastal erosion
People who have lost their houses to coastal erosion are to get more help through a new scheme that could help them start their lives again in a new home. Great Yarmouth Borough Council has approved a new climate adaptation policy which aims to
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Listed building at the front line of the Cold War looks to brighter future
It was once at the centre of the UK's defence against its adversaries during the Cold War. But now the building at the RAF Radar Museum in Neatishead is hoping for a brighter future by harnessing the power of the sun. North Norfolk District
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Extraordinary war of words in Liz Truss' Tory association as recriminations continue
A spectacular war of words has broken out among members of Liz Truss's local Conservative association, as bitter recriminations continue into her stunning election defeat. The group has been rocked by three high-profile resignations, including
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Parish council backs 2,000 homes plan that would see village more than double in size
A Norfolk parish council has backed proposals for a 2,000 home development that would see a small rural community more than double in size. Swanton Morley Parish Council has described this as its "preferred option" for Robertson Barracks, an army
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Norfolk man, 24, denies sex offences against girls
A 24-year-old man has denied sexual offences against two girls. Elias Clarke has been charged with attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity. He also faces a second charge of attempting to cause or incite
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Three sets of brothers set to feature in Norfolk showcase game
A large crowd is expected at Manor Park on Sunday when Norfolk take on Northamptonshire in their ECB Showcase fixture (11am). Norfolk may making a piece of their own history when they field three sets of brothers in their team. It is thought to
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Police granted extra powers to crack down on street drinking in Norwich
Police officers have been granted additional powers in a bid to crack down on street drinking across Norwich. City Hall has voted in favour of expanding a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which allows officers to confiscate alcohol from drinkers
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Jolly Junction organises convenient expert drop-in sessions for families
Jolly Junction soft play centre is set to host a series of expert drop-in sessions to assist families. The sessions at the Wymondham site will give access to qualified advisors covering a variety of key areas. Advice will be available on many
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Importance of social housing stressed amid high market prices
Proposals for increased housebuilding by the government have been met with calls for a stronger focus on affordable housing. Flagship Group, the largest housing provider in the East of England, has endorsed the plans but highlighted the need for
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Families to connect with nature on new adventure trail at WWT Welney
A new adventure trail aimed at deepening children's connection with nature is launching at WWT Welney this summer. The trail, which opened on July 20, consists of nine giant postcards written by various wetland animal characters, offering an insight
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Norfolk's NHS trust fosters teamwork in caring for parental mental health
Mental health services for expectant and new parents joined forces in Norfolk in an effort to improve outcomes for families. They took part in an event, organised by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), which convened NHS mental
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35-house scheme next to rail line brings green energy to affordable housing
Construction has begun on Station View, a new development of 35 affordable houses located close to the railway line in Diss. Property developer Flagship Homes is spearheading the project, which will include 21 homes earmarked for affordable rental
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Briar House residents groove to old tunes thanks to MP3 players
Residents at a King's Lynn care home are enjoying loaded MP3 players, donated by the Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Campaign. The devices have been gifted to Briar House Care Home, a member of the Larchwood Care company. The campaign aims