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'He really gave us a focal point' - Lynn boss on two-goal Omotayo
King's Lynn Town 3 Warrington Town 1 Feed the goat and he will score – which is why Adam Lakeland has Gold Omotayo on a bread and butter diet. It consists of crosses from either flank for the big striker to nod home, which he did to some effect
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Norfolk seaside village named among 'poshest' in Britain
A coastal hamlet is the latest place situated along a golden stretch of the north Norfolk coast to be named one of Britain's 'poshest' places. Burnham Overy Staithe has been included in The Telegraph's roundup of the top 10 smartest seaside villages
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Gold at the double as Linnets open in style
King's Lynn Town 3 Warrington Town 1 King’s Lynn Town opened their National League North campaign in perfect style with a convincing home win. Two goals from returning hero Gold Omotayo and one from Tommy Hughes sealed the points, only a late
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Where will be the hottest place in Norfolk on Monday as temperatures hit 33C?
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, with parts of Norfolk forecast to reach highs of 33C. Those searching for Mediterranean temperatures on Monday won't need to venture far with the Met Office predicting the mercury will reach
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Thatched waterside cottage goes for sale on the Norfolk Broads
A thatched cottage with panoramic views over the Norfolk Broads has gone up for sale. The waterside home sits in Fleet Lane overlooking The Weirs in South Walsham. The three-bedroom property embodies broadside living, with its own private 40ft
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Extra police brought in as protest groups face off in Norwich's Gentleman's Walk
Extra police were brought in as two groups staged protests in Norwich city centre. The first protest in Gentleman’s Walk began at 12pm on Saturday (August 10). Police formed rows between the protest groups (Image: Dan Grimmer) That
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Investigations continue into death of undertaker in funeral parlour
Investigations are continuing into the death of an undertaker who died in an accident in a funeral parlour. Sally Blundell died on December 1 last year at the East of England Co-op funeral directors in Swaffham after she was crushed to death. She
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A47 to close for major flood prevention works
Disruption is expected on the A47 as a section of the road closes for major flood prevention works. National Highways will be installing a second floodwater storage tank on the A47 at Honingham, with works beginning this weekend. (Image: National
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Good Samaritan helps man found with stab wound in market town
A member of the public issued first aid to a man after finding him with a stab wound in the centre of Attleborough. The first aider, who did not wish to be named, found the man in Queen's Square Park today at 12pm. Seeing that he had been stabbed
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County Hall cuts opening hours for Norfolk Record Office
People hoping to explore their family tree will have less time to do so after County Hall agreed to cut the time people can access records in Norfolk's archives. Norfolk Record Office (NRO) opening hours have been changed by Norfolk County Council
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Go-ahead for new spa at village hotel 'of national importance' despite heritage fears
A new spa has been given the go-ahead at a stylish village hotel - despite fears it would harm a building of "national importance". The Ffolkes Arms at Hillington, near King's Lynn, has been given planning permission for the new extension, which
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Family-owned freight firm and cable company see deliveries double in last decade
A family-owned freight firm and an electrical cable distributor are celebrating 20 years of working together which has seen deliveries double in the last decade. Bartrums, based in Eye, first started distributing goods for Goldwing Cable, in Beccles
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Norfolk railway welcomes new steam engine for the summer
Visitors to a heritage railway this summer will be able to travel behind a type of steam locomotive not seen for almost 60 years. The North Norfolk Railway (NNR), which runs between Sheringham and Holt, welcomed No. 6880 ‘Betton Grange’ last week
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Ex-racing greyhound put up for adoption due to owner's ill health
An ex-racing greyhound is looking for a new home after her previous owner's health declined. Vienna, who is five years and three months old, is currently up for adoption at the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Snetterton. Her carers described
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Farm machinery innovator hailed as an industry ‘Game Changer'
The innovative founder of a Suffolk agricultural machinery firm has been nominated as an industry 'Game Changer' in a national awards scheme. Jeff Claydon, chief executive of the family company which bears his name, has been shortlisted for the
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Death of murder witness sparks family to urge others to seek help
A man who witnessed a murder as a teenager went on to take his own life, sparking an emotional plea from his family for others to seek help. Joseph Burgess was just 23 years old when he died in April this year at his home in Great Yarmouth.
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MP says Norfolk could be 'Texas of green energy' as he warns pylon scheme WILL happen
A new MP says Norfolk could be the "Texas of green energy" under controversial plans to build miles of pylons through the countryside. Ben Goldsborough, Labour MP for South Norfolk, has urged people in his constituency to think of how they might
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Owner says future of Broads pub uncertain amid planning feud
The owner of a Norfolk Broads pub has warned his venue could soon be "lost" due to a long-running planning feud. Raymond Hollocks says the Beauchamp Arms, which sits on the banks of the River Yare near Langley, faces an uncertain future after losing
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Why this countryside village is one of Norfolk's best hidden gems
With summer here, many flock to Norfolk's historic tourist spots, but this village may sway some visitors as one of the county's best hidden gems. With droves of holidaygoers heading to the Broads or the north Norfolk coast, this quaint village
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New Broads Authority chairman outlines his priority for waterways
The new chairman of the Broads Authority has said his main priority is to secure more funding for the cash-strapped organisation following the election of the new Labour government. Harry Blathwayt has taken over from Bill Dickson in the senior
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New landscape conference will explore the way forward for Norfolk's nature
A major new conference will highlight the importance of Norfolk's "natural capital" - and explore the future direction of environmental land management in the county. The inaugural Norfolk Landscapes Conference and Exhibition will take place on
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County Hall 'giving blank cheque' for legal challenges against vulnerable people
Critics have accused County Hall of being "disingenuous" after cutting £1m in disability support while also spending nearly the same figure on lawyers for legal challenges it has mostly lost. It is the latest attack against the Conservative-controlled
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Developer claims 44-home scheme in countryside refused on 'spurious grounds'
A Norfolk council has been accused of refusing a 44-home countryside development on "spurious grounds". Plans for new housing on the western side of South Pickenham Road, in Swaffham, remain in the balance due to an appeal lodged with the Planning
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Go-ahead for four new homes in 'unsung village'
Plans to turn redundant barns into four new homes have been given the go-ahead. West Norfolk Council has agreed the properties at Harpley, near King's Lynn, can be converted. A planning statement said the fabric of the buildings, on Ravens
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Future of derelict village pub remains uncertain amid calls for council intervention
The future of a derelict village pub continues to hang in the balance as a long-running planning row rages on. People living in Pulham St Mary have called on South Norfolk Council to block the demolition of the King's Head Inn for a fourth time
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Legal battle over plans to build homes in quaint Broads village
A woman has appealed a decision refusing permission for her to build homes in a Broads village. The applicant Paula Skippings, had hoped to build four homes on rural land north of Filby Road in the quaint setting of Stokesby. But Great Yarmouth
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Farm machinery firm director 'honoured' to lead countryside charity
An active member of the region's farming community said he is "honoured" to become the new chairman of a Norfolk-based agricultural charity. Ben Turner will lead the Clan Trust, which funds Norfolk projects linked to agriculture and the countryside
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No sex please, we're Norwich...! City Hall declares war on strip clubs
Strip clubs in Norwich could soon be a thing of the past after City Hall set out its ambitions to see all venues closed. Councillors have announced plans to bring an end to the city's sexual entertainment industry by working towards a target of
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Five 'safari lodges' get the go-ahead at county councillor's coastal glamping site
A farm owned by a leading councillor which has diversified into leisure and tourism has been given the go-ahead for five new "safari lodges". Norfolk County Council's deputy leader Andrew Jamieson has been given planning permission for extra accommodation
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Parish council told by villagers not to fly 'divisive' Union flag
It should be a symbol of unity and pride. But the Union Jack is proving to be anything but in one Norfolk village. Locals in Claxton have urged their parish council to block the raising of the national flag as they believe it will frighten
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Teen biker admits causing death of dog walker in Norwich crash
A teenage motorcyclist has admitted causing the death of a woman who he crashed into as she walked her dog in Norwich. CJ Fitt, 18, was riding a Yamaha 125 motorbike which hit pedestrian Lucy Machin, 55, as she was taking the family dog for an
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'It will hopefully be a season that lives long in the memory'
There is a buzz and energy these days at The Walks as our manager Adam Lakeland has moulded together a new team ahead of the season opener against Warrington Town today. Ten new players have joined, if you include the permanent signing of Greg
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Brain tumour battle inspires 62-year-old mum's month-long cycling challenge
After 43 years away from cycling, a Norfolk mum is back in the saddle for a month-long challenge inspired by her daughter's brain tumour battle. Barbara Hollands, 62, of Thetford, took up the challenge of cycling 274 miles throughout August to
