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Portuguese gang who set up base in strategic spot caught by surveillance operation
A man and two women have been jailed for county line crack cocaine dealing following an undercover police surveillance operation. Angelo Periera, 25, Samira Gomes, 22, and Marcia Fonseca, 28, were arrested when officers swooped last November.
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Council issues update on progress of new Norfolk bypass
Work on a new £47m bypass in Norfolk is now "fully under way" along miles of its planned route. Norfolk County Council has said the Long Stratton Bypass is "on track" to open at the end of next year after several months of construction. The
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Car crashes into food trailer on coast causing 'absolute carnage'
A car crashed into a food trailer on the north Norfolk coast at the weekend causing "absolute carnage". Joely Carter owns Birdys Bakehouse at Blakeney Quay, which offers hot and cold drinks, cakes, burgers and loaded fries. On Sunday at around
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WATCH: Shocking moment truck smashes into two stationary vans on A11
This is the shocking moment an 18-tonne truck smashes into two stationary vans killing a 44-year-old man. Tony Skerratt was the passenger of the Wrens Kitchens lorry that collided with the vans on the A11 near Attleborough, resulting in "catastrophic
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Person taken to hospital after two crashes on A47
A person has been taken to hospital after two crashes on the A47 have caused major disruption. Police were called at 3.10pm to a two vehicle crash on the A47 in Scarning. The incident took place at the crossroad junction and both vehicles are
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Norfolk stores at risk with 200 branches of major chain to close
A major chain is set to be bought in a rescue deal by a rival but more than 200 stores are expected to be shut and more than 1,000 jobs cut. Flooring retailer Tapi has agreed to buy the Carpetright brand, 54 stores and two warehouses in the rescue
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All you need to know ahead of Latitude Festival 2024
From the line-up to travel information, here is all you need to know ahead of Latitude Festival 2024. When is Latitude Festival 2024 and where does it take place? Latitude Festival returns to Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25 to 28 2024.
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Man fined after two terriers killed in 'extremely distressing' attack
A 27-year-old man has been ordered to pay £1,100 in compensation and fines after two Yorkshire terriers were killed in an "extremely distressing" attack. Harry Harper, of Tickham Lane in Lynsted, Kent, appeared before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court
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Three people injured in three-vehicle crash on major road
Three people have been injured in a three-vehicle crash on the A149. Police were called at 4.10pm on Sunday to South Wooton following reports of the crash and fire crews from King's Lynn and Earlham were also sent to the scene. A road closure
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Top Norfolk law firm and its boss fined for paying wrong amounts to beneficiaries
A top Norfolk law firm has been fined more than £120,000 after a blunder saw it pay incorrect amounts to estate beneficiaries and not rectify the mistake for eight years. Hansells, which is based in Norwich's Tombland, has been issued with the
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Man arrested after traffic warden is assaulted
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a traffic warden in a town centre. Officers were called to Swaffham's Market Place on Friday lunchtime after receiving reports that a civil parking enforcement officer was being assaulted.
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Man kicks motorcycle wheel moments before major crash
A motorcycle crash that caused serious injuries is under police investigation after a man kicked the wheel of the bike moments before the collision. Police are appealing for witnesses or information about the incident which happened in the town
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Love Island USA star reveals his perfect Norfolk date
A Norfolk man who starred on Love Island USA has revealed his perfect date and best moment on the show. Caine Bacon, 28, is a personal trainer and security guard who grew up in Bradwell, near Great Yarmouth, and now lives in Long Stratton.
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Abandoned dog wearing dirty muzzle found tied to metal post
A dog wearing a dirty muzzle has been found tied to a post after being abandoned. The male German Shepherd was discovered sitting alone on a concrete ground, leashed up to a metal gate and wearing a muzzle. He was found by a passer-by in Martham
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Game, set and match as farmer wins battle to turn tennis court into huge lake
A farmer has been given the go-ahead to turn a redundant tennis court into a wildlife lake after he found himself in deep water with officials. Brian Rivett, 68, was reported to West Norfolk Council after he dug the 35 x 17m pond at Boughton Farm
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Brothers open dream business together in north Norfolk
Two brothers have started their dream business together in north Norfolk. After years of trying to make it on their own, James and Matt Schaitel have opened Kings Opticians in Reepham's Market Place. James, an optometrist, and Matt, a dispensing
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Major road blocked after lorry and car crash
A major road has been blocked after a lorry and a car crashed. Police were called to the A146 in Loddon at around 10.40am. The collision between the two vehicles has caused an obstruction in the road. The road is currently blocked with
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Child taken to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked off bike
A child is in Addenbrooke's Hospital after a car knocked them off their bike in King's Lynn. Just after 5pm on Friday, a grey Skoda Superb collided with a blue pedal cycle in Shiregreen, at the junction with Winston Churchill Drive. The road
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Man taken to hospital by air ambulance following crash
A man was taken to hospital by air ambulance following a serious collision in Brooke. The crash happened on the B1332 Norwich Road at 6.38am on Saturday, when a black Renault Clio collided with a silver Mazda 2. The driver of the Mazda, a man
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Person taken to hospital after van and car crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a van and car crash in a village near Watton. Police were called at around 7am to Carbrooke Road at the junction with Attleborough Road in Caston following the collision. The road was closed while
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'The show must go on!' - Landmark pier theatre to undergo major revamp
For more than a century, the rooms have been filled with entertainers swanning around putting on their frocks and gladrags before hitting the stage. Now there are plans to secure the future of Cromer's landmark theatre on the pier through a major
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In the dock: Criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week
A shoplifter and two illegal fox hunters were among the criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week. Kyle Nunn Kyle Nunn was jailed for shoplifting offences (Image: Norfolk Constabulary) Kyle Nunn, 32, of no fixed abode, appeared at Norwich Magistrates
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Fake police officers and subscription traps among scams in Norfolk this week
Norfolk County Council has urged people to be careful as more new scams emerge. From fake police officers to companies that lock people in subscription traps, here is a round-up of the scams you need to know about this week. Emails claiming
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Popular BBC show to film new episode in Norfolk town
A renowned BBC television series is set to film in a Norfolk market town. The Travelling Auctioneers will be filming an episode of its new series at the TW Gaze Diss Auction Rooms on Friday, July 26. The filming marks an "exciting event" for
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Homes evacuated after gas leak caused by car crash
People were evacuated from their homes after a gas leak caused by a car crash. Fire crews were called to Lowestoft Road in Worlingham near Beccles at around 5.30pm on Sunday. They had received reports that a car had collided with part of the
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Abnormal load to cause delays for drivers in north Norfolk
A 59-tonne abnormal load is to cause disruption for drivers next week. Police are escorting the 50-foot-long vehicle holding cable drums as it hits roads in north Norfolk. The load is being moved from the Orsted Site in Oulton to a site in
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Council urged to resist police calls to light up new road
Countryside campaigners have urged council bosses not to heed police calls for extra lighting on a controversial new road. Norfolk police has raised safety fears over the lack of lighting on the proposed Norwich Western Link, saying the £274m route
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89-year-old reunited with classic Lagonda car he owned for 50 years
It was his pride and joy for 50 years after he snapped it up for the princely sum of £135 in 1961. He never thought their paths would cross again after he sold it for a whopping £41,000 five decades later. But retired journalist Ken Hill caught
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Leading NHS alumni drafted in to probe racism at mental health trust
The region's troubled mental health trust has drafted in a leading NHS alumni to investigate racism within the organisation. The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has commissioned Yvonne Coghill, formerly a senior figure at NHS England,
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How pilates can help you feel a million times better
Victoria Rose Ragan, a member of Feel Good Norfolk, looks at the wide range of benefits of pilates Do you ever feel like life is speeding up, whizzing past you while you struggle to keep up? I certainly do. My to-do list never seems to end,
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'My beloved son went to Latitude Festival and never came home'
A decade ago, excited teenager Ollie Towler-Jones packed his bag and set off on his annual pilgrimage to Latitude Festival. He would never return. The 18-year-old from Norwich tragically fell ill while attending the Southwold music festival, was
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'Us and them' - Survey lays bare tensions in village where 70pc are second homes
A village survey has laid bare "us and them" tensions over second homes in a picturesque coastal community. Some 138 people took part in the poll at Burnham Overy Staithe, between Hunstanton and Wells. A report listing their responses said:
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Revamp for rundown 'Devil's Alley' (said to mark visit to Norfolk by Lucifer himself)
Legend has it Lucifer himself once paid a visit to King's Lynn before being sent packing by a priest. Whether you believe that or not, the area around an ancient alleyway that bears his name has fallen into a Devil of an overgrown mess. Now
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Locals learning to love 'wonky' town makeover
It was a project that started with the best of intentions. But it soon descended into griping and grumbles, with people claiming it had left their town centre wonky and slippery. Now, a year on since it was completed, the £4m revamp of the