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King's Lynn Town swoop for youngster
King's Lynn Town have signed attacking midfielder Finley Whiteley. The 18-year-old has been on trial with the Linnets for several weeks this summer and has impressed enough for the club to offer the youngster a deal. Whiteley started out at
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First look at new maize maze at award-winning farm shop site
Take a first look at Norfolk's newest maize maze ahead of its opening at an award-winning farm shop site. The Goat Shed in Honingham, located just off the A47 between Dereham and Norwich, is owned by husband-and-wife team Sam and Caroline Steggles
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Popular pet shop for sale in prime seaside location
A popular pet shop business has been listed for sale offering a "unique opportunity" in a prime seaside town location. Pettitt and Boo has attracted both local pet owners and tourists to its store in Cromer, specialising in dog food, treats and
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Road rage attack sparks police hunt
A road rage attack in Sprowston has sparked a police appeal. The incident happened on July 3 at around 4pm at the junction of Salhouse Road and Gurney Road in Mousehold Lane. READ MORE: WATCH: Shocking moment truck smashes into two stationary
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Blind co-worker leads team to tackle UK's third highest mountain
A blind worker, alongside four colleagues, is set to climb the UK’s third highest mountain. The team, working for Norfolk's sight loss charity, Vision Norfolk, aim to raise £5,000 in September by tackling the 3,500ft Mount Snowdon. This follows
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Weekly summer fireworks begin in two seaside spots
Weekly summertime fireworks in two coastal spots have begun for another year. The Big Tuesdays in Hemsby and Big Wednesdays in Great Yarmouth are back this week lighting up skies off the east coast. Running over six weeks, street acts including
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Cat to lose eye after being attacked in his flowerpot bed
A cat is set to have his eye removed after being attacked while sleeping in his flowerpot bed. Around a year ago somebody posted a picture of the cat in a local Facebook group in Reepham. They had seen him living rough in their garden and
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Car flips on to roof after A47 crash
Part of the A47 was closed after a car crash left one vehicle on its roof. Police were called to the Harfrey's roundabout in Great Yarmouth at 7.28pm on Tuesday following reports of a two-vehicle collision. One car flipped on to its roof in
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Month-long sculpture trail coming to private Norfolk gardens
A month-long event is returning to north Norfolk for a third year, featuring work from more than 40 UK artists. The Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail takes place near Holt from Wednesday, September 18 to Sunday, October 20 2024. During that period
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Lobster festival with sea shanties returns to award-winning pub
A three-day festival celebrating local lobster and sparkling wine is returning to an award-winning gastropub and hotel. The White Horse in Brancaster will host its Lobster and Fizz Festival this weekend as chef Fran dishes up local lobster washed
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Council slams the brakes on £600m devolution deal for Norfolk
County Hall has slammed the brakes on a £600m deal which would shape Norfolk's political landscape for years to come. The decision surrounding a devolution deal that would see Norfolk County Council change its model of governance to allow for
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Diners evacuated from fish and chip restaurant due to fire
Diners at a seaside restaurant had to be evacuated due to an electrical fire. The blaze broke out at Eric's Fish and Chips in Thornham following an electrical fault with a cooking range. Fire crews from Hunstanton and Heacham were called
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Man who survived crash as a teenager died while fighting to beat alcohol abuse
A man who survived a devastating car crash as a teenager died while battling substance abuse, an inquest has heard. James Spaans, from King's Lynn, died at the age of 33 in November last year, after being found unresponsive at his friend's home
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Delays on A47 due to broken-down vehicle
Delays were building on the A47 due to a broken-down vehicle. Police were called to the incident at around 12.25pm at Halvergate near Acle. The vehicle was obstructing the westbound carriageway. A recovery team was sent the scene.
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Historic river boat arrival sets scene for annual open-air service
A traditional Norfolk event will see the Bishop of Norwich lead an open-air service. The Rt Rev Graham Usher Bishop will sail to the St Benet's Abbey ruins near Ludham on July 28. Founded over a millennia ago by King Canute, St Benet's stands
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Pick-your-own sunflower fields to visit in Norfolk this summer
Wander through a sea of yellow and visit these pick-your-own (PYO) sunflower fields in Norfolk this summer. Two-year-old Alfie Wright enjoying the sunflowers at Ha Ha Farm Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest) 1. Ha Ha Farm When:
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Woman wins sexual harassment case against boss who said he 'needed sex when stressed'
A property manager has won a sexual harassment and wrongful dismissal case against a company and its boss, who invited her to Turkey to "do fun stuff". Frances MacDonald's ordeal began after she applied for a role as a PA and property manager at
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Norfolk law firm boss defends role in 'misconduct' case and reveals roles of others
The boss of a top Norfolk law firm has defended his role in a two-decade misconduct case which led to it being fined more than £120,000, detailing how others at the company were also responsible. Roger Holden, chairman of Hansells, was personally
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Road closed after walker hit by lorry
A village road was closed after a walker was hit by a lorry. The crash happened on the B1110 in Swanton Novers near Fakenham this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene, near the junction with The Street, at 9.47am where they
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Three Norfolk restaurants named in Britain's top 100 in prestigious guide
The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2024 have been revealed and three spots in Norfolk feature. This year, a record 60,000 nominations were submitted and inspectors then tested out all the main contenders across Britain. Three
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Family's anger as grandmother loses two stone in weeks before death
A family have spoken of their shock after their loved one lost almost two stone in two weeks during a temporary stay at a care home just days before her death. Patricia Slaughter went to Ritson Lodge Care Home in Great Yarmouth for a fortnight,
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Norfolk beach named the best near London - despite being 140 miles away
One Norfolk beach has scooped a place on a list ranking the best beaches near London - despite being 140 miles away. The Times has curated its choice of the 14 best beaches near the big smoke with Cromer making a surprising feature. Beaches
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Man runs red light and crashes during A47 police chase
A woman has been taken to hospital after a driver crashed into her car while trying to evade the police. Police received a report at 11.45pm on Monday that a man was drink driving and officers located the car and attempted to pull it over on the
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Home with picturesque views in Wormegay for sale for £500k
A four-bedroom home in Wormegay, near King's Lynn, is for sale at an asking price of £500k. Nar View is for sale with selling agent Sowerbys, who say that the bespoke-built home is perfect for those who love to host family gatherings and social
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Emergency services were at scene of crash between car and van
Emergency services were at the scene of a crash that left a woman injured. Police were called to the incident at 9.06am after reports of a collision between a car and a van. The crash happened in Stoke Road near the Arminghall car boot site
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Owners of beloved village tearoom to step back after four years
The owners of a beloved village tearoom have announced they are stepping back to enjoy semi-retirement. Married couple Kevin and Neil Andrews-Stott took on Petals Tea Room in Dersingham, near Sandringham, during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020
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Last chance to enter the EDP Business Awards 2024
There is less than a week left to enter the EDP Business Awards 2024, so if you think your business has what it takes to be recognised as one of the best in the county, now is your last chance to make it happen! Entry remains open until Sunday,
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Starving kittens found struggling to survive amid stray cat crisis
Starving kittens have been found struggling to survive on the streets amid a county-wide cat crisis. Volunteers are pleading with pet owners to "stop the misery" after claiming rescue centres cannot cope with “hundreds of thousands of unwanted
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The Italian Job: Norfolk microbrewery region's first to export to Europe since Brexit
When Michael Green took over his parents’ forgotten Norfolk microbrewery he never envisaged his beers would one day be sold across Italy. ADAM BARKER visits the microbrewery which is the region's first to export to Europe since Brexit For years
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MPs to enter talks with government about hopes for UEA dentistry school
Norfolk's MPs are set to enter talks with government officials about the opening of a new dentistry school at the UEA. Wes Streeting, secretary of state for health and social care, has committed to launching discussions into the future of the
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Roman finds lost for 1,500 years are mislaid again... by Norfolk County Council!
Roman relics had lain lost in a Norfolk field for more than 1,500 years before being unearthed by a metal detectorist. Now they have been lost again... by experts from Norfolk County Council's team assigned to record ancient relics for posterity
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The town where junk is being turned into art
Thetford's litter is being turned into tourist attractions! The Thetford Business Forum (TBF) recently rolled out its THET ZERO campaign, linking nearby businesses with 18 schools, colleges and nurseries to create sculptural trail pieces from waste
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Norwich firm donates to schools music programme
A Norfolk legal business has donated £1,000 to support a nearby primary school’s music education scheme. X-Press Legal Services, based in Norwich, gifted the generous amount to Hingham Primary School’s music programme to celebrate their 25-year