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Crane shines as Lynn battle back to draw
King's Lynn Town 2 Northampton Town 2 King’s Lynn Town fans saw a glimpse of the future as their team returned home for the first time this summer. Manager Adam Lakeland’s first signing of his summer rebuild was Ross Crane from Leiston – and
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National Trust submits plans for new visitor centre at coastal site
A key site along the north Norfolk coast could benefit from a new visitor centre if plans are approved. The National Trust has submitted plans to construct the new premises at Morston Quay. It is hoped the new facilities will improve accessibility
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Chance to see meteor shower TONIGHT
There is a chance stargazers could see a meteor shower in the skies tonight. The Delta Aquariids meteor shower may be visible across East Anglia on Tuesday evening. A meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a stream of debris left
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Man with thousands of explicit images ‘forced woman into sex over 30 years'
A man found with thousands of graphic sexual images has appeared in court accused of forcing a woman into non-consensual sex over a 30 year period. Rodney Johnston, 66, is also said to have exchanged messages with other men to organise sexual
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First look at festival thousands are to attend in the King's backyard
Thousands of people are set to descend on the King’s Norfolk estate for a day of floral festivities. Photos have given a first look at the 2024 Sandringham Flower Show as the site is transformed into "Britain's biggest church fete". More
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Parish councillor denies indecent assault on young girl 30 years ago
A Norfolk parish councillor has appeared in court accused of a sexual offence against a young girl almost 30 years ago. Neville Johnson, 64, from Blickling, pleaded not guilty at Norwich Magistrates’ Court to the indecent assault of a girl aged
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Norfolk winners announced in world's largest food and drink scheme
A whole host of Norfolk products have been recognised in the world's largest food and drink accreditation scheme. The Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste Awards, now in its 31st year, are back for 2024 with entries from almost 3,500 companies across
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Part of A11 closed as air ambulance attends crash
Part of the A11 was closed for several hours while an air ambulance attended the scene of a crash. Police were called to the major road at Larling just before 2.30pm. They had received reports of a single-car collision in which the vehicle
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Global firm recruiting for 100 new jobs in Norfolk town
A global food brand is creating more than 100 new jobs in a market town as it looks to meet growing demand. Pilgrim's Europe is hiring for dozens of new roles at its site in Attleborough which provides retailers across the country with a range
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Person remains in hospital after three people are hit by Jaguar
A person remains in hospital after three people were hit by a car in Attleborough. Officers were called to the scene of the crash in Norwich Road at around 3.45pm on Saturday. A silver Jaguar was travelling towards the town centre when it
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Dozens of speeders caught by police in crackdown
Dozens of drivers were caught speeding in one Norfolk district during a police crackdown on the county's roads. In the past week, officers have been stationed across nine towns and villages in Breckland on roads which are known for dangerous driving
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Air ambulance called after man gets trapped under car
An air ambulance was called after a man became trapped under a car. Fire service crews were called to Oriel Avenue in Gorleston at around 10.45am today. They had received reports that a man was trapped by his leg under a car. Crews from
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Thunderstorm warning for Norfolk extended by 12 hours
A weather warning has been extended for Norfolk as the county is set to experience thunderstorms earlier than expected. The Met Office has brought forward and extended the yellow weather warning which now starts at midnight on Wednesday until
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Specialist divers join search for missing teenage canoeist
A specialist dive team has joined the search for a teenager who went missing while canoeing near King's Lynn. The divers from the Metropolitan Police arrived on Monday afternoon as Norfolk Constabulary, Norfolk Fire and Rescue, Lowland Fire and
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Demolition of muti-storey car park gets under way
The demolition of a multi-storey car park is under way as the council clears the path for a multi-million-pound redevelopment. Work to demolish the Battery Green car park began today in Lowestoft as the site is prepared for the upcoming Cultural
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Man taken to hospital after getting stuck under lawnmower
A man was taken to hospital after getting stuck under a ride-on lawnmower. Emergency services were called to Bacton Road in Edingthorpe, near North Walsham, just before 1.30pm on Saturday. They had received reports of a person stuck beneath
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Woman killed after being hit by car during busy school run named
A woman who died after being hit by a car during the busy school run has been named. Yi Sun, of Costessey, was killed on Thursday, July 18 after she was involved in a crash with a Volkswagen Passat. It happened at Dereham Road, close to its
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Hairdresser and makeup artist to the stars opens new salon in Norfolk
A hair and beauty professional who has worked for celebrity clients has opened a new salon in Gorleston. Amber Hammond, 28, has opened Salon Eighty Three in High Street and said she is "super proud" of the launch and the "tranquil" atmosphere she
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Person taken to hospital after village crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash in a village near Loddon. Emergency services were called at around 7.10pm on Monday to the scene of a collision in Loddon Road in Mundham. Two fire crews, one from Loddon and another from Carrow
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Government pledges to explore 'alternative' options to Western Link
The future of the Norwich Western Link is growing increasingly uncertain as the government has pledged to explore "alternatives". Labour ministers will look at various options to replace the controversial £274m road, which is proposed to connect
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Heat health alert for Norfolk extended as temperatures set to reach 30C
A yellow heat health alert has been extended for Norfolk as temperatures are set to reach 30C. The weather alert warns of "significant impact" across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures. The alert, issued by the
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Norfolk murder trial moved back another two months
The trial date of a man accused of murder following an attack in a Norfolk town has been moved again. Martin Montgomery, 31, has denied murder following an attack on Nigel Mazs, a man in his 50s, who was found with serious injuries, in Regent Road
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Cake shop owner opening build-your-own crumble bar in Norfolk town
The owner of a popular cake shop in a north Norfolk town is opening a sister dessert business a stone's throw away. Megan Hart launched Winibees Bakery in Sheringham's High Street in July 2021 and she offers an array of sweet treats. She is
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Doubt cast over hospital rebuilds after chancellor announces review
Doubt has been cast over the rebuilds of two crumbling Norfolk hospitals following the announcement of a review of the projects. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the new Labour government is reviewing the new hospitals programme ahead
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Probe into death of 18-year-old crash victim ended after driver jailed
An inquest into the death of an 18-year-old woman who died in a crash has been permanently suspended after the vehicle's driver was jailed. Mariana Faustino-Valente died in September, 2022 when a car driven by 21-year-old Teegan Brabant collided
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Plans for new city cinema move step forward after months of uncertainty
New details have been revealed about the opening of another cinema in Norwich following months of uncertainty. Plans for an Everyman Cinema in Chantry Place shopping centre have taken a step forward as with bosses seeking to extend the opening
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WATCH: ‘I’m banned innit’ burglar blows FOUR times drink drive limit in stolen car
A brazen burglar accused police of lying after being found to be more than four times over the limit after being caught driving a stolen car. Video footage captures the moment banned driver Billy Stratton was stopped by a police officer who told
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Search continues for teen who went missing while canoeing
A major search is continuing today for a teenage boy who went missing while canoeing. The teen went missing while on the water in St Germans in King's Lynn on Sunday afternoon. He set off in a canoe in Sluice Road at 3.50pm and police were
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The tiny village of barely 100 homes in line for almost 2,000 new properties
Villagers in a hamlet which has around 100 homes have reacted with anger to proposals to build more than 2,000 new properties on their doorsteps. Locals in Larling argue the area, which does not have mains sewage, is wildly unsuited to a development
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Mum who died day after birthday was heartbroken by loss of best friend and godson
A mother who took her own life the day after her 34th birthday was stricken by grief following the tragic loss of her best friend and her godson. Mum-of-one Kendall Jarrett was found unresponsive in her Sprowston flat by a friend on March 18 this
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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King's Lynn Town scores a unique pudding deal
In a first-of-its-kind deal a football club has scored a pure-plant pudding partnership. Greenyard Frozen UK is celebrating teaming up with King's Lynn Town Football Club (KLFC). As well as proudly sponsoring the Tennyson Road end, which will