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Delays on A11 and A47 after car rolls on the road
Traffic is building near Norfolk’s busiest roundabout after an accident saw a car roll over. An accident on the A11 at the Thickthorn roundabout has seen tailbacks forming on the A47. Emergency services are on scene as delays are forming on
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Ian Clarke: Time to end this farce over the transfer window
Football's back - and what a crazy few days it's been in the life of Norwich City. Delia and Michael handed over control of the club, Gabby Sara left in a big money deal, Jonny Rowe effectively went on strike and was banished to the kids' training
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Man accused of taking sex pictures after sneaking into woman’s home
A man has denied taking sexual images of a woman in her bedroom without her knowledge after sneaking into her home. Gino Louis, 55, is also accused of threatening to send the sexually compromising images to the school where the woman works.
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Two-vehicle crash blocks busy main road
Drivers faced delays after a crash blocked a busy road near Wymondham. The crash happened on Wymondham Road in Hethel, near the Lotus factory, shortly after 3.30pm. READ MORE: Road closure sends drivers on hour-long detour Police were called
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Spacious converted hotel for sale at £750k-£800k guide
A former hotel and station in the village of New Buckenham, near Attleborough, is now up for sale at a guide price of £750,000 to £800,000. The property on Chapel Street is described as being “rich in history and charm” by selling agent Abbotts
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Council could hand over running of historic Norwich venue after £5m revamp
Council leaders are considering handing over the running of Norwich's historic St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls, collectively known as The Halls, once a £5m revamp is completed. Norwich City Council is looking to appoint an outside organisation
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Woman taken to hospital by air ambulance with leg injuries after fall
A woman has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after suffering leg injuries during a fall. An ambulance and a fire crew from Lowestoft South station were called at around 4.35am to a house in Beccles Road in Oulton Broad. Suffolk Fire
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Disruption expected due to major road closure for sewage and gas works
Disruption is expected for locals as a major road in Lowestoft is set to close for sewage and gas works. An advanced warning has been issued due to an overnight closure in London Road South for the essential utility repair and maintenance works
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Man taken to hospital by air ambulance after crash
A man has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after a crash in north Norfolk. Police were called to Cromer Road in High Kelling, near Holt, at around 9.40am following a single-vehicle collision. An ambulance, an ambulance officer vehicle
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Hunt begins for wanted 19-year-old
Police have begun the search for a wanted man in King's Lynn. Povilas Zemlianskis, of Highfields, is wanted for breaching his electronic tag and failing to answer bail. READ MORE: Teens smash up penny machine at seaside amusements The hunt
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Man arrested by police after Liz Truss event interrupted by pranksters
Police arrested a man following a prank that made Liz Truss storm off a stage during a talk to promote her book. The individual was detained by officers outside Beccles Public Hall last night after the event came to an abrupt halt when activists
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Campaign to buy village pub winds down after it sells to owners whose 'goals align'
Villagers are winding down their campaign to buy their community's last pub after it was sold to new owners whose "goals align" with theirs. The Crown and Anchor at St Germans, near King's Lynn, closed down in October. Owner Admiral Taverns
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Death of person found in house fire 'not suspicious'
Police investigating a fatal house fire in Thetford have said the victim's death was not suspicious. Just before 9.30pm on Monday, fire crews discovered a body while battling a blaze at a house in Bury Road in Thetford. They alerted the police
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New details about Norwich stabbing victim emerge as inquest into death opens
New details of the victim of a fatal stabbing in the city have emerged after an inquest into his death was opened. Oliver Payne was 38 years old when he died after being stabbed in Paragon Place - a housing estate close to Norwich's Roman Catholic
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Tributes to Norfolk clergyman responsible for one of the world's most famous hymns
A celebrated clergyman who left his mark as a prolific hymn writer, producing upwards of 450, has died aged 97. The Right Reverend Timothy Dudley-Smith was the Bishop of Thetford from 1981 to 1991, having spent eight years as the Archdeacon of
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Brazen shoplifter stole meat from M&S just 24 hours after being spared jail
A prolific shoplifter is behind bars after admitting stealing less than 24 hours after he was handed a suspended sentence. Mark Wilson, who has 134 previous convictions, 86 for thefts, stole joints of meat worth more than £200 from Marks and Spencer
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Bottle shop and restaurant reopens as a pub in seaside town
A former bottle shop and restaurant has been transformed into a cosy pub, which is under the same ownership. The Lines End in Sheringham is located opposite the North Norfolk Railway and a stone's throw from the mainline station. On offer
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Photos of major field and combine harvester fire emerge
Photos from the scene of a major field fire have emerged. Fire crews raced to a field in Hackford, near Hingham, at around 2.45pm on Tuesday following reports that 50 acres of stubble and a combine harvester had caught light. There was a large
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Major transport scheme thrown into disarray by radioactive waste
A major project to make improvements to travel around a Norfolk town has been thrown into disarray after the council were told they had to clean up contaminated land. The multi-million-pound Active and Clean transport project, which hopes to create
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'Disaster avoided' - Fire crews and farmer tackle field blaze on edge of road
Fire crews teamed up with a local farmer to tackle a field blaze that was spreading to the edge of a road. Two fire crews, one from Harleston and another from Loddon, were called to Thwaite Road in Mundham at around 3.55pm on Tuesday. Black
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Road closure sends drivers on hour-long detour
Drivers will be sent on an hour-long diversion later this month when roadworks start near Long Stratton. Hempnall Road is to close on August 27 for carriageway repairs and the closure will run from Boylandhall Lane to just before the Hempnall Road
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Bridal shop unveils new expansion at countryside barn
A pre-loved bridal shop has moved to a beautiful barn as it looks to start offering brides a luxury experience. Zera Knights opened Aime Moi Encore Bridal at St Ann's House, King's Lynn, in November 2021 after years of dreaming of launching her
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Bacton Gas Terminal to change hands as energy giant puts North Sea assets up for sale
The Bacton Gas Terminal is changing hands, after owners Shell announced it was selling off its gas fields and infrastructure on the Norfolk coast. The deal will see UK-based Viaro Energy acquire the facility as well as 11 of Shell's Southern North
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Disruption after village high street left blocked
Motorists were facing delays and disruption this morning after a village high street was left blocked. Drivers in Little Walsingham saw delays after a row of parked cars and a scaffolding van blocked the high street. READ MORE: Traffic at '
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Man arrested following crash that closed A47
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash which closed the A47. The single-vehicle collision at Tilney All Saints near King's Lynn happened at 7.30am today. The road was closed until 8.50am while emergency services
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Ex-MP storms off stage as pranksters unveil stunt during Beccles event
Liz Truss stormed off the stage during an event held to promote her book after it was interrupted by pranksters who unfurled a banner depicting a lettuce and the words "I crashed the economy". The stunt, organised by the group Led By Donkeys, took
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Paddling pensioners' epic Wensum adventure raises £15,000 for charity
hree paddling pensioners have raised more than £15,000 for a farming mental health charity after kayaking 30 miles along the River Wensum. The "Three Old Men in Boats" challenge set off from Sculthorpe Mill, near Fakenham, and finished the following
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Farmers appeal for help as UK’s self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables hits record low
Farmers have urged the government to help maintain the UK's self-sufficiency as new figures show production of some home-grown foods at a record low. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) made the appeal on "self-sufficiency day" - the day that the
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Two taken to hospital following crash at junction
Two people were taken to hospital following a collision near Hingham. The crash happened at 8.40am at the junction of Dereham Road and Smallburgh Road. A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said that one patient was transported
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Opinion: It's time to incentivise investment in commercial real estate
Katie Bates of Brown&Co discusses the need to incentivise investment in commercial real estate. If ever there was a time to feel positive about what could be ahead for commercial real estate (CRE), it’s now. After years of stagnation in
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Young whale stranded off Norfolk beach dies
A young whale which became stranded in shallow water off a Norfolk beach has died. The 10ft female pilot whale was first seen off Snettisham Beach, near King's Lynn, on Sunday. Paddleboarders tried to coax it out into deeper water, and at
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Father and son jailed for 'elaborate' £130k Argos fraud involving faulty irons
A father and son pocketed more than £130k in an elaborate scheme where they bought reconditioned irons and returned them to a store with forged receipts. Paul Matthews, 62, and Dean Matthews, 40, bought a large number of faulty irons from another
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A47 reopens following crash
A section of the A47 has reopened following a single-vehicle collision. The crash happened at 7.30am on the A47 at Tilney All Saints, just outside King's Lynn. The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene and an eyewitness
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Norfolk's inspiring Young Farmers are in the running for national awards
Norfolk's young farmers are among the finalists in a national awards scheme which celebrates dedication and achievement in the British countryside. The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) has shortlisted 40 finalists for the YFC
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'Eyesore' 3G mast in Norfolk town to be torn down after failed appeal
The skyline of a Norfolk town will soon be free of a "monstrous eyesore" after The Planning Inspectorate threw out an appeal. It ruled that the 3G mast in Star Lane, Thetford, which was constructed without permission more than three years ago,
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Boy, 8, too frightened to sleep after attempted Norwich burglary
An eight-year-old boy will not go to sleep by himself following an attempted burglary at his father's Norwich home, a court has heard. When he is at school the child "worries about his dad" following the attempted raid at the property. Newmarket
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Raiders target Nazi memorabilia and leave sinister ISIS message
Raiders stole a huge haul of Nazi memorabilia from a Norfolk museum and left a sinister message about terror group ISIS scrawled on the wall. The items linked to the Third Reich were stolen from the Desert Rats Museum, in Thetford Forest. The
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High school set for £12m expansion to cope with town growth
A high school has earmarked £12m for an expansion plan, to help it cope with new homes in its surrounding area. Wymondham High Academy currently has 1,650 pupils across its main school and sixth form. But it is anticipating increasing demand
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What does the future hold for the East's troubled high streets?
Shop owners across the East found themselves downing shutters recently, preparing for potential chaos during the UK riots. While shops in the region ultimately went unscathed, the slow decline of many local high streets has now been laid bare
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Historic building at heart of town's maritime past could be turned into café
A relic of a Norfolk town's seafaring heyday could be given a new lease of life. Maritime House, one of the most prominent buildings in Great Yarmouth, could be turned into a café as part of a major revamp. Plans have been lodged to transform
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Kew experts drafted in to help revive 'Norfolk's largest greenhouse'
Experts from Kew Gardens have been drafted in as part of the project to revive Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens. The structure is set to become Norfolk's biggest greenhouse, filled with plants, once its multi-million pound renovation is complete
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Electric vehicle chargers to be installed in more towns and villagers in £6.4m deal
Towns and villages across Norfolk are to get electric vehicle charging points, once council bosses have identified companies to install them. Norfolk County Council has been awarded £6.4m from the government's Local Electric Vehicle (LEVI) fund
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NHS medic detained by paedophile hunters outside Norwich school
An NHS radiographer was detained by 'paedophile hunters' outside a Norwich school after he turned up having set up a meeting with what he thought was a 12-year-old girl. Vinrod Ramachandran, 41, had been communicating sexually online with the individual
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Acclaimed musicians perform at charity concerts in King's Lynn church
A charitable trust has held two prestigious classical music concerts in a Norfolk chapel. Music in Country Churches, which was established in 1989 with former Prince of Wales' endorsement, organised the events on July 30 and 31 at St Nicholas'
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Support system launched to help children with cancer
A unique family support programme has been launched by Big C Cancer Charity. This innovative project offers holistic care and support to children diagnosed with cancer and their families. In a singular collaboration with Jenny Lind Children
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New children's book in DNA Detective series explores forensic ecology
An award-winning author is launching a new children's book merging Viking history and forensic ecology. The novel is the latest addition to Dr Mandy Hartley's DNA Detectives series. Titled 'The Riddle of The Viking Treasure', it involves main
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Eco-friendly Norfolk development nearing completion
An innovative eco-friendly housing development in Norfolk is nearing completion. This project consists of 60 affordable homes, constructed with advanced methods designed to save on resources and time. Known as Crown View, the development is
