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Norfolk MP in row with UK's most senior officer over 'two-tier policing'
A Norfolk MP has defended his accusations of "two-tier" policing after the country's most senior policeman said such claims were endangering officers and risked 'legitimising' rioting. Rupert Lowe, the Reform MP for Great Yarmouth, has been using
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Norfolk MP criticised for plans to attend street protest amid rising riot fears
A Norfolk MP has been accused of making the "police's job harder" by announcing he intends to attend a street demonstration in Norwich amid a febrile atmosphere across the UK. Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, published details of the event
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XL bully attacks golden retriever while off lead and unmuzzled
An XL bully attacked another dog on a school road while unmuzzled and off its lead in public. The attack happened at around 7.45pm on Monday when a golden retriever was attacked by the dog in Hollycroft Road in Emneth. The exact location of
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Western Link cast further into doubt by new Natural England guidance
County Hall is at loggerheads with Natural England again as new guidance casts the future of the £274m Norwich Western Link road further into doubt. The project has suffered a fresh blow after a small patch of land sitting along the planned route
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Delays on A11 and A47 as boat is moved across Norfolk
Two abnormal loads are set to disrupt drivers on some of Norfolk's busiest routes. The first convoy made up of one unit and one escort will hit roads at 9am on Thursday. The 65-foot boat is being transported from Dorset to Oyster Yachts in
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Man arrested after child is seriously injured in hit-and-run
A man has been arrested after a young child was left seriously injured following a hit-and-run in Thetford. The man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision
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Burst water main causes flooding in village
A burst water main has caused flooding in a village near Watton. Some people in Ashill have reportedly experienced damage to their properties due to the flooding. A fire and rescue officer was called to investigate reports of flooding in Fairholme
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Tropical Storm Debby brings chance of hotter temperatures to Norfolk
A tropical storm currently wreaking havoc in the USA could play a part in creating hotter temperatures in Norfolk this weekend. While the forecast for the rest of this week remains fairly changeable, come Saturday conditions will start to feel
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WATCH: Shocking moment thief steals phone in sleight of hand trick
Shocking CCTV footage has shown the moment a man pretending to be an Italian tourist stole the phone of an office worker. Florin Petrache, 34, and Gabriel Stanescu, 22, asked unsuspecting staff at businesses and offices in towns across Norfolk
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Man admits Norwich indecent assaults on boy dating back more than four decades
A man has admitted indecent assaults on a child in Norwich dating back more than 40 years. David Plumridge appeared at Norwich Crown Court having been charged with indecent assaults on a boy which occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into telephone pole
A woman has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a telephone pole and ended up in a ditch. Police were called to Watton Road in Hingham at around 11am after the vehicle came off of the road. An ambulance and an ambulance officer
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Tips across Norfolk unable to take trade waste
Several recycling centres across Norfolk have announced that they are unable to take trade waste due to a technical issue. Norfolk Recycles announced this afternoon that due to issues with a key piece of processing equipment, seven tips are currently
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'Positive intentions' welcomed in government's 'new deal for farmers'
Agricultural leaders have welcomed the government's promise of a "new deal for farmers" - but warned there is "a lot of work to be done”. Defra has announced a series of commitments to boost food security, provide stability and address low business
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Bid to expand cocktail bar into 'tranquil' churchyard blocked
Hopes to transform a "tranquil" city churchyard into a cocktail bar have been dashed by councillors. Tipsy Jar, in Redwell Street, applied to City Hall for a licence to serve alcohol in the garden of the neighbouring St Michael at Plea church to
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Family fudge shop closes after just a year
A family has been forced to close their seaside fudge shop after only a year due to rising costs and a lack of footfall. Couple Nick Butcher and Amie Airey only opened Makers Fudge in Cromer's Tucker Street in July last year, but said they were
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5 upcoming TV shows and films that were shot in Norfolk
From a musical blockbuster to the return of Alan Partridge, these upcoming films and TV shows were shot in Norfolk. 1. Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Series seven of this hit BBC Two show, starring comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse
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Troubled upbringing of former Marina Centre lifeguard turned killer
The man convicted of murdering a rival he felt had 'disrespected' him, grew up in Mozambique where he saw his cousin stabbed to death. Junior Suleimane lived in the south eastern African country until the age of 14 and had a "mostly troubled" upbringing
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Norfolk farm shop named among the seven best in the UK
A farm shop in Norfolk that champions local produce has been named among the best in the UK. Forget Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop, The Times has been ranking its picks for the top seven with a Norfolk spot proving there are great options
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Teen arrested after town chippy left covered in blue paint
A teenager has been arrested after a town fish and chip shop was vandalised. John's Mr Chips in Market Place in Swaffham had blue paint thrown over its cream frontage on Sunday evening. The paint was seen scattered on the front door, the main
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Supermarket giant lodges plans for new city store
A supermarket giant has lodged plans for a new store in Norwich. Lidl is hoping to build a completely new branch in Sweet Briar Road, next to the retail park, on a vacant patch of land. There are currently four Lidl stores in and around the
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ORE Catapult appoints international renewables leader to its board
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, a technology innovation and research centre for UK offshore renewables, has appointed Maida Zahirovic as a non-executive director. Maida has gained significant experience in offshore wind from senior
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Norfolk beach named one of best in the world
A Norfolk beach has been named one of the best in the world. Holkham was included in The Telegraph travel experts' ranking of the 50 greatest beaches across the globe. It was listed alongside famously stunning beaches in locations such as Indonesia
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Modern barn conversion in four acres for sale at £1.2 million
A modern barn conversion set in over four acres of picturesque grounds is for sale in Tibenham, near Diss, at a guide price of £1.2 million. Selling agent TW Gaze describes Hay Barn House as an “architecturally stunning” property that offers “a
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Thousands of people in Norfolk to get new cost-of-living payments
Thousands of people in Norfolk are to receive hundreds of pounds in cost-of-living payments. The government has given councils across the country millions of pounds to assist households battling the crisis. These funds, amounting to £6.7m in
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Norfolk stab victim was a "well-loved" member of the community
A 23-year-old man stabbed to death in broad daylight was described as "just a child" and a "well-loved" member of the community by his devastated family. Felizardo Jose Vieira-Balde, a factory worker who was living at the Elstow Hotel, off Stanley
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Award-winning bar which sells 190 rums expanding at new location
An award-winning cocktail bar which serves more than 190 rums is expanding and moving to a new location. The Rusty Krab Rum Shop and Bar closed its doors in King's Lynn's Tower Street on August 1 and will reopen at its new home in Purfleet Street
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Business facing closure after Norfolk firm goes into administration owing it £250,000
A business in Lowestoft is facing closure because it is owed £250,000 by a Norfolk-based engineering firm which has gone into administration. S&G Fabrications says it is owed a quarter of a million pounds by Specialised Management Services
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NHS trust names its latest chief executive
The region's ambulance trust has appointed a new chief executive from a pool of more than 35 applicants. Neill Moloney has been named new CEO of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust, following the departure earlier this year of Tom Abell
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Major retailer to open new 'modernised' store in Norfolk
A major footwear retailer will unveil its new "modernised" store in Thetford this weekend. The doors to Shoezone's new shop at the Breckland Retail Park will open for the first time on Saturday following the chain's relocation from King Street.
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Business awards support service saving lives across Norfolk
Each year the EDP Business Awards selects a charity to raise funds for throughout the awards process and at the ceremony itself. This year, the awards will support the well-known local organisation, Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS), which has
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CCTV caught moment shocking killing unfolded on streets of Norfolk town
The shocking murder of a 23-year-old man in broad daylight on the streets of Great Yarmouth was caught on CCTV. Footage filmed on shop and private residential cameras played a key part in the murder trial of Junior Suleimane with the jury - and
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Former Premier League footballer opens construction firm's new regional base
A former Premier League footballer has opened a construction materials supplier's new regional base. Jody Morris, who played for Chelsea and was a first-team coach at the club during Frank Lampard's time as manager, opened the new GRS office in
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Cost of rural crime falls in Norfolk - but organised thefts drive up national figures
The cost of rural crime in Norfolk fell by an estimated 59pc last year - bucking a national upward trend driven by increasingly organised thefts of hi-tech farming gear. A new report by rural insurer NFU Mutual reveals that rural crime cost the
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So sad that Norwich has let worldwide fame for mustard slip away
As readers of my last column will be aware, I have been on a long research tour exploring the gastronomy of France. When you write about food and drink, these are the kind of things you have to do, purely, of course, for the benefit of your readers
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Plans for pop-up restaurant and wine tastings near A47 turned down
Plans to turn a barn into a multi-use venue for pop-up restaurants, wine tastings and functions have been turned down. Robert Wilson applied to change the use of the building at Manor Farm at East Winch, near King's Lynn. But a planning officer's
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Spending in Norfolk pubs tripled on day of Euro 2024 final
Spending in UK pubs almost tripled on the day of the Euro 2024 final, providing a welcome boost for Norfolk's landlords. Transactions in pubs, bars and clubs were three times higher on the day of the final, Sunday July 14, compared to the year
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Green light for caravan rallies at village hall
A village hall has been given the go-ahead to carry on holding caravan rallies for up to 30 vehicles. West Norfolk Council has been granted approval under habitats regulations for Sedgeford Village Hall, near Hunstanton, to continue hosting two
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Region set for house building boom
Thousands of new homes are set to be built across the region as part of the government's mission to end the country's housing crisis. Labour plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England over the next five years, which would require an average
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Poignant tribute to beloved care-giver and huge Emmerdale fan
A poignant tribute has been paid to a much-loved caregiver who died from cancer. Carl Andrews, who worked at Dell View in Oulton Broad for nine years died from sarcoma last month. Joy Henshaw, regional director of Wellbeing Care, said: “
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School to give evidence at second inquest into four-year-old's stairgate death
The teachers of a four-year-old who died after becoming trapped between two stair gates will be called to give evidence at a second inquest into the tot’s death. Draco Chapman died on April 23, 2019, after suffering "irreversible and catastrophic