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New details released after boy hurt in hit-and-run
New details have been released after a boy was seriously injured in a hit-and-run. Police are still searching for the driver of a Skoda who struck a niine-year-old leaving him in a serious but stable condition in Addenbrooke's Hospital. The
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Long delays as fallen tree blocks A140
Drivers faced long delays on one of Norfolk's busiest roads due to a fallen tree. The tree was blocking the A140 in the southbound direction at Newton Flotman, opposite Seastar Superbikes. READ MORE: 7 roadworks causing disruption across Norfolk
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How long is the hot weather going to last in Norfolk?
Temperatures have soared across Norfolk today with some parts of the county seeing highs of 33C on what will likely be the warmest day of the year. The sweltering conditions have been caused by Storm Debby in North America strengthening the jet
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7 roadworks causing disruption in Norfolk and Waveney
Here are seven sets of roadworks across Norfolk and Waveney happening over the next few weeks that you need to be aware of. 1. Trowse and Martineau Lane, Norwich Martineau Lane, Norwich (Image: Google) Works at Trowse and Martineau Lane
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Armed police swarm town centre in ongoing investigation
Armed police have swarmed a town centre as part of an ongoing investigation. Around five police cars and armed officers have been spotted in King Street and near Market Place in Thetford. The incident is linked to an investigation by Suffolk
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Fire crews called to battle blaze at house in north Norfolk
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a home in the north Norfolk town of North Walsham on Sunday evening. Appliances from North Walsham, Mundesley, Stalham and Aylsham attended the scene in The Hollies, off Park Lane, just before 8pm. Firefighters
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Can you spot yourself in the crowd at RFestival 24 in Reepham?
Around 1,000 people flocked to a Norfolk town over the weekend for the return of an annual music festival. Reepham Festival was rebranded as RFestival 24 this year and it took place in Rookery Meadow on Saturday and at the Kings Arms pub in the
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Library makes surprise move... to hair salon
A coastal town's library is swapping its current site for an unlikely high street location as part of efforts to revamp council buildings and make them more eco-friendly. Gorleston Library will be housed temporarily in a former hair salon 200 metres
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Second World War memorabilia stolen in museum heist
A huge haul of Second World War memorabilia has been stolen in a museum heist. Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the Desert Rats Museum in High Ash, Ickburgh, near Thetford. It took place overnight between Friday, August
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Woman taken to hospital after crash between car and motorbike
A woman was taken to hospital following a crash in Heacham. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the A149 at Church Lane just before 4pm on Sunday. READ MORE: A47 at Honingham to close as water tank is installed They had received
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Labour urged to suspend Norfolk MP over 'highly irresponsible' tweet
The Labour Party has received an official complaint about a social media post by Norwich South MP Clive Lewis. Campaign group Labour Against Antisemitism has accused the MP of breaching the official definition of anti-Semitism with a post he wrote
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Norfolk hotel named among best in UK for a Christmas stay
A luxury stay by the north Norfolk coast has been named one of the UK's best for a Christmas trip. Booking a winter trip often takes some preparation so to help The Times has taken a spin around the UK to find its top 25 picks. The Harper in
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Action-packed agenda awaits at OEUK Conference 2024
As we look to the future and continue our journey towards a net zero UK, join an audience of industry leaders at OEUK Conference 2024 – Powering Our Energy Future: Secure, Sustainable, Skilled. With bp celebrating 60 years in the North Sea, the
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Young Norfolk drug dealer told by judge he 'wouldn't last five minutes' in custody
A drug dealer has been spared custody by a judge who told him he "wouldn't last five minutes" in a Young Offenders' Institution. Alfie Wright, 20, appeared for sentencing after he admitted drugs offences following two raids at his Attleborough
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Balloon Festival reaches new heights with 10,000 attendees
A Norfolk event reached new heights over the weekend, with 10,000 people in attendance and a jam-packed programme of activities. The Balloon Festival took place in Old Buckenham Country Park, near Attleborough, from Friday to Sunday. It was
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Fears for whale seen in shallow water off Norfolk beach
There are fears a whale seen off a Norfolk beach could become the latest casualty of the county's tides. Over the weekend a pilot whale was sighted in shallow water at Snettisham Beach, near King's Lynn. Kayakers and paddle boarders tried to
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Renovated home in former school near Burnham Market for sale at £725,000
A two-bedroom home forming part of a converted Victorian school is for sale in the village of North Creake, near Burnham Market, at an asking price of £725,000. Dating back to 1883, The Old School has been a feature of North Creake for well over
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5 newly refurbished Norfolk bars and pubs that have reopened
These Norfolk bars and pubs have recently reopened following a refurbishment, with some also under new management or ownership. An aerial shot of The Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling Staithe (Image: Robert Smith) 1. The Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling
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Norfolk beer named among UK's top 50 in new guide
A Norfolk brewery features in a new annual list of the UK's top 50 beers for 2024. We Are Beer's guide has been curated using market data and input from more than 150 experts, including brewers, retailers and the media. With more than 2,000
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Major repairs boost will take landmark round tower church off 'at risk' register
It is one of Norfolk's finest round tower churches and the future for this medieval marvel is looking much brighter after a £630,000 boost. St Peter’s church in Forncett, near Long Stratton, will undergo major repairs over the next 18 months, after
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New home for Norwich brain sculpture which 'we've grown to love'
The new home for the controversial brain sculpture which used to sit in Norwich city centre has been officially 'opened'. The marble brain and other 'Homage to Sir Thomas Browne' sculptures have been moved to Eaton Park - because of the revamp
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Last week's death notices: Infant school headteacher, soldier, policeman and diplomat
The Eastern Daily Press published 59 death notices last week including those of an infant school headteacher, a soldier, policeman and diplomat. Every week, the EDP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones
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Man's sepsis death prompts new warning over NHS waiting times
A man died from sepsis which developed after he was forced to wait five months for kidney stone surgery. David Curry, 77, should have undergone the operation within four weeks, according to NHS guidelines. But a lack of available operating theatres
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Hospital nurse suspended after faking patient observation records
A hospital nurse who failed to carry out checks on patients and then falsified records to cover up has been banned from the profession for six months. Joanne Blyth-Smith was working at Julian Hospital, a mental health facility in Norwich, when
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'Misogynist' policeman sent junior officer explicit images and asked for naked photos
A 'misogynistic' police officer showed explicit photos to a junior female colleague and sent her WhatsApp messages urging her to show him naked pictures. The sergeant also made sexist comments and derogatory remarks about periods and left the woman
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Utterly inspirational charities which came from small beginnings
I’ve written about volunteering before, which is something that is so good for us as we age. This week, I’m returning to that theme in order to highlight two charities I know and love, because what they do is such good news – and sometimes we need
