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Beeting the Raretreat is an ideal winter warmer
Even the most crusty of old Norfolk curmudgeons must occasionally scan the heavens and admit with a winsome smile: “Times do change!” Country life has lost much its spontaneity while demands for it to be revived are on the increase … possibly
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New hospital centre among public notices in Norfolk this week
From road closures to a new business venture, here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week. 1. National Trust application The National Trust has unveiled its first designs for a new 'cost-effective' bridge over Stiffkey
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Air ambulance lands at beach as two rescued from sea
An air ambulance landed at a beach after two people were rescued from the sea. Humber Coastguard paged the Sea Palling Independent Lifeboat at 10.40am today after a family of swimmers were caught in the riptide at Sea Palling beach. The RNLI
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Chart-topping singer-songwriter visits Norfolk animal sanctuary
An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter visited an animal sanctuary in Norfolk, signing an item of clothing for auction. Chart-topping pop star Jessie J paid a visit to Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary in West Runton this week with her family
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Why officials are ALREADY warning of autumn floods for Norfolk
A warning has been issued that Norfolk could see flooding earlier than normal this year, with people urged to think how to protect their homes from rising waters. Recent years have seen hundreds of homes affected by flooding over the winter months
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Plans for new housing in second homes hot spot will be earmarked for locals
A former village school that closed its doors due to dwindling pupil numbers could be turned into new housing for local people - despite being in a second homes hotspot. The primary school at Sedgeford, near Hunstanton, closed down four years
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All you need to know ahead of Cromer Carnival Week
From air displays to fireworks, Cromer Carnival Week offers a jam-packed programme of events for all the family. An equestrian display at Cromer Carnival Day (Image: Denise Bradley) When is Cromer Carnival Week 2024? Cromer Carnival Week
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A47 reopens after emergency services called to crash
The A47 was closed after a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the crash near Wisbech Bypass on Sunday morning. Drivers were being asked to avoid the area while police and paramedics attended the scene. A spokesman for Fenland
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Campaigners fear chalk stream is being 'destroyed' by maintenance work
Campaigners fear a chalk stream habitat is being harmed through work to prevent flooding. The Gaywood River Revival (GRR) has called for the Internal Drainage Board in King's Lynn (KLIDB) to rethink its approach to maintaining the Gaywood River
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Voters to go to the polls after councillor quits over Reform 'racism' row on WhatsApp
People living in a Norfolk market town will soon be heading to the polls after their councillor quit following an election row over Reform being called "racist". Richard Sims, a North Walsham Liberal Democrat councillor, resigned in June after
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New figures reveal soaring numbers using Norfolk's buses
The number of people using buses in Norfolk is rising, with the number of journeys taken soaring by 800,000 in the space of a year. New figures show more than 6.9 million journeys were taken by bus during April, May and June this year, compared
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Bucking the trend... village holiday lets could be turned into homes
A developer is bucking the trend with a bid to turn two holiday lets into permanent homes. Michael Lynch-Bell has applied for planning permission to change the use of the one-bed properties in a barn conversion on West Street, at North Creake,
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Plans for 'adult gaming centre' in former shop spark fierce debate
A former clothes shop is set to be turned into an 'adult gaming centre'. Cornshire Group has been given planning permission to install gaming machines installed in the former Blue Inc store on Broad Street in King's Lynn. A planning statement
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Plans lodged for new bakery in former Topshop store
A bakery chain is hoping to open its first Norfolk branch. Cornish Bakehouse has lodged plans with Norwich City Council to launch a new store in the city centre. The bakery, which serves pasties, sandwiches, baguettes and drinks, is planning
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'Help is out there' - Son's heartfelt message to keep late father's legacy alive
The family of a prominent homebuilder who took his own life have urged others to reach out for help following a touching event in his memory. Colin Davison died in November last year at the age of 57. He had no known history of mental ill health
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Nature reserve famed for spectacular bird displays set for new 'water-free' eco-loo
A water and chemical-free eco loo could be built at a flagship nature reserve famed for its spectacular bird displays. The RSPB has applied for planning permission for the new convenience at its site at Snettisham, near Hunstanton. It says
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Plans to rebuild 'abandoned' riverside home turned down
Plans to rebuild an "abandoned" riverside home have been turned down because of flood risk. Benjamin Livesley applied for planning permission to revamp Homeland Cottage, beside the Old Bedford River, a mile north of Welney, near Downham Market.
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Woman whose vision brought planning fame to Norfolk Broads village dies aged 77
A councillor whose pioneering work thrust a Norfolk Broads village into the planning limelight has died aged 77. Alison Peart served as chairwoman of Strumpshaw Parish Council, a role that saw her volunteer to take the village into the fold of
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Fury as cones to control selfish drivers are removed from coastal village
Villagers are up in arms over the removal of traffic cones put out to stop selfish drivers blocking their drives. Old Hunstanton Parish Council says a highways officer removed the cones after the authority previously agreed to deploy them on Wodehouse
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REVEALED: The ancient woodland which is the latest stumbling block for £274m road
This photograph shows the ancient woodland on the Norwich Western Link route which has been given special status - and could further hamper the road's construction. North Wood (Image: Iain Robinson) Wildlife campaigners say Natural England's
