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Man charged with murder after attack outside pub
A 40-year-old man has been charged with murder after another man died following an attack outside a pub. Paramedics were called to an address in Dereham at 5am on Sunday, July 21 following reports a man in his 30s was unwell. He was taken
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Knife killer used ‘severe’ force to deliver fatal blow in 'revenge attack'
A man on trial for murder used severe force when he used a large knife to deliver a fatal blow that killed a 23-year-old, a court has heard. Junior Suleimane, 22, is accused of the murder of Felizardo Jose Vieira-Balde, 23, following a chance encounter
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Festival-goers in high spirits as Latitude campsite opens
Festival-goers were in high spirits as the campsite opened on Thursday morning in Henham Park. The Latitude line-up includes music, comedy, theatre and dance, with activities for children and teens and a Street Feast area too. The arena at
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Period home with four-storey watermill for sale at OIEO £1.3 million
A three-bedroom period home with an attached studio flat, self-contained annexe and four-storey Grade II listed watermill is for sale in Oxnead, near Aylsham, at offers over £1.3 million. Mill House has been in the same family for well over 60
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Three-legged 'sweetheart' rescue dog in need of loving home
A three-legged rescue dog is looking for a forever home in Norfolk. Petal broke her leg "desperate to escape" from a "filthy and overcrowded" kennel and crushed her limb when she fell from the fencing. Her front leg was amputated before she
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Police investigations into Costessey family death continues
Police are continuing to investigate the tragedy which saw a man murder three members of his family and kill himself in a Costessey home. In January, 45-year-old Bartlomiej Kuczynski was found dead in a house in Allan Bedford Crescent in Queens
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Murder investigation launched after man dies following pub attack
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an assault outside a pub. Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder following the serious assault outside the Red Lion pub in Dereham on Saturday evening. On Sunday
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Fiery scenes at County Hall as councillors clash over cuts plan
Emotions ran high at a fiery meeting of Norfolk County Council as the leader was accused of "running scared" from a debate on controversial plans to make cuts to disability services. The Conservative-run council, which needs to make £42m savings
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Headliner cancels Latitude Festival appearance due to illness
A Latitude Festival headliner has cancelled her set due to illness. Jo Brand was scheduled to perform in The Comedy Arena on Saturday at the festival in Henham Park, Suffolk. She updated fans with a post on social media on Thursday morning,
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Unseen letters from Princess Diana to her beloved Norfolk housekeeper go on sale
Letters and cards sent by Princess Diana to her family's beloved Norfolk housekeeper "Collie" are coming up for auction. Violet Collison was the head housekeeper to John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and his wife, Frances Ruth Roche, at Park House
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Town centre pub to close as landlords retires
A town centre pub is to close as the current landlords are retiring after nearly five years at the helm. Jane Howard and Steve Garner took on The Cock in Dereham in January 2020 with the aim of championing real ale. Under their management,
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Fair at historic venue to feature 80 stalls, street food and activities
A summer fair is returning to a historic Norfolk venue and there will be 80 stalls packed with local crafts and produce. It will take place in and around the grounds of Wymondham Abbey on Saturday, August 3 2024 from 11am to 4pm with free entry
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Mum-of-two starts mission to combat loneliness after seeing elderly father's struggle
A woman from Brandon is launching a company aimed at bringing a sparkle back into people's lives. Jackie Smith has worked in high-pressure bank jobs for 26 years but will be leaving to start her own firm called A Friend For Life in October.
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'Not acceptable' - Man threatens to call in police after council loses Roman finds
A landowner says he will call in police if Roman relics lost by Norfolk County Council are not found within a month. Mike Walsh handed over an ancient coin and decorative horse boss dating back to around 175AD to be recorded for posterity in December
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Celebrity chef visits Norfolk fish shop and beach on This Morning
A celebrity chef visited the north Norfolk coast this week and prepared a dish on the beach. Phil Vickery was filmed at Davies Fish Shop in Cromer, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, at the start of Wednesday's episode of ITV's This
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'Britain's most flooded road' to close for two weeks
People living near 'Britain's most flooded road' are to face more disruption as the road closes for resurfacing work. The A1101 Wash Road in Welney is due to close for roadworks next month. The stretch of road became infamous over the winter
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Benjamin Foundation benefits from Hughes Electrical charity walk
A charity supporting young people has received a significant funding boost from a regional firm's staff efforts. The Benjamin Foundation, active since 1994 in Norfolk and Suffolk, soon will be £35,000 richer all thanks to the staff at Hughes Electrical
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Walker dies after being hit by lorry
A man has died after being hit by a lorry while he was walking along a country road. The pedestrian was on the B1110 Dereham Road in Swanton Novers, near Fakenham, on Wednesday when a green Volvo FH lorry struck him. Emergency services were
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Researchers developing infection-resistant treatment for cancer patients
Collaboration between researchers at the Quadram Institute, University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) has led to a new approach being investigated that could reduce infections and lengthy hospital stays.
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Where to see the Red Arrows over Norfolk TODAY
The Red Arrows will take to the skies over Norfolk this afternoon to mark RAF Families Day. The jets are set to depart from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire at midday and will fly up to RAF Leeming, passing bases in Wyton and Honington. They
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Norfolk man, 40, cleared of sexual assault and GBH after seven-day trial
A Norfolk man has been cleared of sexual assault and grievous bodily harm after a seven-day trial. Joey Baptiste, of Catkin Close in Cringleford, was alleged to have committed sexual assault by penetration of a female over the age of 13 and grievous
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Fatal stabbing in broad daylight was ‘revenge killing’, court told
A knifeman stabbed a 23-year-old to death on a busy street in a “revenge killing” following an earlier attack, a court has heard. Junior Suleimane, 22, is accused of the murder of Felizardo Jose Vieira-Balde following a chance encounter in St
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Man, 20, sparked rooftop police stand-off after knifepoint shop robberies
A man has been told he faces a lengthy jail term after a terrifying series of knifepoint robberies at Norwich shops that led to a rooftop stand-off. Police warned people to "lock their doors" after Leon Meminaj, 20, clambered onto rooftops in
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Hospital's new £11m wing finally treats first patients after TWO YEARS of delays
A major surgical expansion at Norfolk's biggest hospital has finally welcomed its first patients - two years after it was originally scheduled to open. The Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre (NANOC) was commissioned in direct response to the
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Unique sailing convoy voyage celebrates Norfolk Day
The Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust is inviting adventurers to join five of their wherries, traditional sailing vessels, on a unique voyage to Malthouse Broad at Ranworth this week. These well known Norfolk Broad vessels will sail in a convoy
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Countryside becomes canvas at annual sculpture event
An annual sculpture event allows 40 artists to exhibit their work in a charming countryside setting. This year's Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail in Holt provides a platform for artists, sculptors, and musicians to showcase their talents against the
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Two sharp shooters aim for a bullseye following cancer treatment
A 12-hour darts marathon by six friends has garnered £2,400 for a nearby cancer care unit. The fund-raising event took place at the Heacham Sports and Social Club where participants got to demonstrate their sharp-shooting skills. Among the
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Awards night celebrates Thetford's gardening and environmental heroes
An annual gardening competition in Thetford has celebrated the hard work and creativity of neighbours and businesses. With a high number of entries, the Thetford in Bloom Awards 2024 was a success, culminating in a awards evening at Thetford Guildhall