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Man found guilty of 'spur of the moment' murder of rival after chance encounter
A 22-year-old man has been convicted of murdering a rival in revenge for an earlier attack after a chance encounter between the two on a busy Norfolk street in broad daylight. Junior Suleimane had just brought some cigarettes from a shop on St
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'Hidden gem' dahlia field with coffee shop opens for summer
Enjoy coffee with a view and take a walk among colourful blooms at a flower field in south Norfolk. The Old Vineyard Nursery is located off Overwood Lane in Forncett St Peter, near Long Stratton, and it opened in 2023. The business, based at
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Paramedic who mocked up email from boss to improve pay conditions loses his case
A Norfolk paramedic who mocked up an email from his boss in an effort to improve his pay conditions was not unfairly dismissed, a judge has ruled. Colin Homes was sacked from his role at the East of England Ambulance Service Trust after it emerged
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Two people taken to hospital after two-car crash on A12
Two people have been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in a seaside town. Police were called at around 1pm to a collision on the A12 Tom Crisp Way junction with Carlton Road in Lowestoft. Two fire crews from Lowestoft South rescued a
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Club dedicated to fast-growing racket sport to open in Norfolk
A club dedicated to one of Europe's fastest-growing sports is opening in Reepham. The county will soon have its first indoor padel club as Blazing Padels launches at Salle Moor Hall Farm. It will feature state-of-the-art indoor courts, a
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Witness appeal after park incident involving woman alone at night
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident involving a woman who was sat alone in a park at night. Officers want to hear from anyone who stopped to speak with the lone female as she sat near the museum in Nicholas Everitt Park in
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Young child in serious condition in hospital after hit-and-run
Police are hunting for the driver of a white car after a young child was seriously injured in a hit-and-run. The child is in Addenbrooke's Hospital after the incident on the A134 Brandon Road in Thetford. Sgt Ben Hawkins said the driver may
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Where have all the bees and wasps gone this summer?
While the summer buzz has finally arrived in Norfolk with warmer temperatures and sunshine, another type of buzz seems to be missing this year. Cold and wet weather has played a major role in the decline of bees and wasps this season, experts have
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Linnets add defensive midfielder to squad
King's Lynn Town have added to their squad just four days before the start of the new National League North campaign. Stockport County midfielder Cody Johnson has joined Lynn on a loan deal until January 1. The 19-year-old has spent time on
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5 new outdoor attractions to visit in Norfolk this summer
From mini golf courses to maize mazes, visit these new outdoor attractions in Norfolk this summer. Annelise Easton in the pick-your-own wildflower field at The Pulham Patch Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley) 1. The Pulham Patch
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Inquest opens after woman, 42, found dead in her home
An inquest has opened into the death of a 42-year-old mother-of-two after her body was found at her home on the city outskirts. Area coroner Yvonne Blake opened the hearing into the death of Rebecca Dann on July 31 at Norfolk Coroner's Court.
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Marina owner loses fight to keep caravans in the Broads amid 'vendetta' row
The owner of a riverside marina has lost a second planning battle with the Broads Authority amid claims he is the victim of a "personal vendetta". Raymond Hollocks has been told to remove two static caravans from Loddon Marina, which sits along
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Drug dealer who threatened 'customer' with imitation gun jailed
A drug dealer who threatened a ‘customer’ with an imitation firearm in has been jailed for almost three years. Bartlomiej Matysiuk, 27, delivered some cannabis to the victim in Wisbech on September 17, 2021. But the man refused to pay due
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Traffic on A47 after lorry crashes with caravan
Traffic was building on the A47 after a lorry crashed with a car towing a caravan. Police were called at around 11.25am to the A47 Dereham Bypass, Norwich bound, near the Swanton Morley turn-off. The carriageway was blocked and traffic was
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Two Norfolk family attractions named among the UK's best
With the summer holidays here, entertaining young ones for six weeks can be a challenge but these two family attractions may offer one of the nation's best day trips. The lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has been ranking its picks for the UK's
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Drivers face delays in seaside town following crash
Drivers faced delays in Gorleston this morning due to a crash. Police were called to Magdalen Way, near the Worcester Way junction, at around 10.15am following reports of a two-vehicle collision. The road was not blocked but queues built around
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Disruption in north Norfolk as closure sends drivers on 35-minute diversion
A road closure in one of Norfolk's most popular summer destinations is to cause disruption for drivers. Creake Road just outside Burnham Market is to close for "roadwork patching" later this week. The closure will send drivers on a 22-mile
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Lifestyle store in historic north Norfolk building gets new owners
A lifestyle store in a north Norfolk town has new owners, who are planning to offer workshops. Couple Chris Taylor, 52, and Leanne McColm, 42, who live in Sheringham, are now at the helm of Make Holt. It is inside the Grade II-listed Shirehall
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Four Norfolk campsites named most 'outstanding' in the UK
Four Norfolk campsites have been named among the most "outstanding sites" in the UK. The list highlights 150 camping, glamping and touring sites celebrating those who offer campers the best camping experience. In total 11 campsites in the East
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'Disgusting' public toilet row turns foul with people urinating on street
People have been "urinating on the street" at a popular Norfolk tourist hotspot due to public toilets being closed. Great Yarmouth Borough Council closed the public loos at Hemsby beach in 2016. They had then been taken on by local businesses
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Wayland Show has crowds 'buzzing' with rural excitement
The Wayland Show had thousands of visitors "buzzing" with excitement after a day blending family entertainment with countryside traditions. The event in Watton, founded more than 140 years ago, is one of the oldest one-day agricultural shows in
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1,000 street lights to be switched off (Find out if any are on your road)
A thousand street lights are to be switched off on roads across the county as part of efforts to balance the books and find £60m in savings. Norfolk County Council cabinet members agreed to the measure this week, which will plunge 33 roads into
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Images show aftermath of Broads blaze which sunk two boats
These pictures show the aftermath of a major fire on the Broads. Firefighters from Norfolk and Suffolk were called to the River Chet between Loddon Marina and Pyes Mill Picnic Area at 3.20pm on Monday after thick plumes of smoke were seen rising
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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The top three hottest homes for sale in Norfolk
From a sleek modern bungalow to a family home in a Norwich suburb - here are the three most popular properties in Norfolk for sale on Zoopla. 3) St.Edmunds Close, Hellesdon The front of the property in Hellesdon (Image: Zoopla) The downstairs
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New café opens at beloved nature reserve
A nature reserve has launched an exciting new addition for visitors to enjoy this summer. After a full renovation to its kiosk, RSPB Titchwell Marsh has opened the doors to its new café that looks over the north Norfolk reserve. The site is
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Last week's death notices: Former Norfolk Dumpling landlord and Big C supporter
The Eastern Daily Press has published 37 death notices in the last seven days including those of a Big C supporter and the former landlord of The Norfolk Dumpling. Every week, the EDP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families
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NHS trust appeals for people with lived experience to join new council
The region's troubled mental health trust is appealing to people with experiences of its services to help address its struggles. The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is establishing a service user and carer council to help drive improvement
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MP who lives with parents calls for new housing developments in Norfolk
An MP who lives at home with his parents has called for new housing developments in Norfolk. Ben Goldsborough, Labour MP for South Norfolk, said he wanted to see more homes built across his constituency despite many objecting to the expansion of
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Adjourned inquest into house fire death of grandmother set to conclude
The adjourned inquest into the death of an 89-year-old academic killed in a house fire set by her own grandson will finally conclude next month. Vera Croghan was killed almost four years ago, on December 11, 2020, in a blaze in her home in Unthank
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Crews celebrate 200th anniversary with stunning photographs
Representatives from a 200-year-old charity that has saved countless lives at sea took part in a unique photo opportunity to mark the occasion. People from Sheringham’s RNLI participated in the special shoot to create a photographic record of
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Trial date to be fixed in Norwich civic buildings paint protest case
The date two women will stand trial accused of throwing pink paint at two different council buildings in Norwich is due to be agreed later this month. Gabriella Ditton, 30, and Nicola Stickells, 54, have both denied two counts of criminal damage
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'FREEDOM!' - Boaters finally leave the Broads after bridge blockade ends
It had become known as the bridge of sighs before the debacle turned into an embarrassing farce. But now, boaters who were marooned in the Norfolk Broads have finally been able to set sail out to sea after an 83-day blockade of a key river crossing
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The turtle dove - a dwindling sound of summer
Let's ensure that the sweet purr of the turtle dove doesn’t become the sound of summers past, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan For many country folk the gentle rolling purr of the turtle dove is evocative of the splendour