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Drivers facing heavy delays after a crash on the A47
Drivers faced heavy delays on the A47 after a crash partially blocked the road. There was slow-moving traffic after a vehicle crashed at North Pickenham Road on the stretch between Swaffham and Necton on Friday. The incident was reported just
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Head chef becomes new owner of market town bistro
The head chef of a bistro and wine bar has become its new owner. The Blind Pig in Aylsham has a new owner, and it's someone who is already very familiar with its kitchen. When head chef Nick Smith heard the eatery was up for sale he decided
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Death of 77-year-old man prompts search for family
The death of a 77-year-old man has prompted an appeal to find his next of kin. Benjamin Sadd, who lived at an address in Cromer, died on August 14. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Despite carrying out enquiries
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Air ambulance flies in to assist kite surfer injured in accident
A kite surfer was taken to hospital after he was injured in an accident off a Norfolk beach. The East of England Ambulance Service said the alarm was raised just after 1pm yesterday (Thursday, August 15). Crews were sent to the scene off Sea
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CCTV images released after man's jaw is broken in pub assault
Norfolk Police have now identified a man and woman that they wanted to speak to following an assault at a pub. The incident happened at around 11pm on August 3 at a pub in Tuesday Market Place in King's Lynn. A man and a woman punched another
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Sex offender who targeted teen snared by paedophile hunters
A sex offender confronted by paedophile hunters has admitted attempting to communicate with a teenage girl online. Sean Denniston, 34, believed he was chatting to a 14-year-old but was in fact a decoy account and he was later confronted at his
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Three kittens dumped on side of road rescued by bin men
Three kittens that were dumped by the side of a road have been rescued by bin men. The kittens were found by refuse collector Ryan who discovered them hiding in bushes near the Three Horses Pub in North Cove while on his lunch break. With help
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Disgraced headteacher accused of hounding Ofsted inspector and education leaders
A headteacher jailed for harassing a trainee has been accused of sending disturbing messages targeting an Ofsted inspector and senior education leaders. Gregory Hill, 49, faces three charges related to persistently sending or posting online messages
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Town hotel and restaurant goes on sale for £1.75m
A market town hotel, restaurant and pub has gone on sale for £1.75m. With the current owners choosing to move on, the White Hart Hotel in Hingham has been listed for sale. The Market Place site advertises itself as a boutique hotel and country
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New Channel 5 show to feature East Anglian Air Ambulance
A new Channel 5 show capturing the lifesaving work of local air ambulance crews is set to hit television screens tonight. Rescue 999: Seconds To Save A Life will feature the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Magpas Air Ambulance as they take part
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Live updates amid spate of crashes across Norfolk
3:36pm It looks like all of the roads are now clear and traffic is returning to normal. Thank you for following our
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Probe into death of A11 crash victim concludes after selfie-taking driver jailed
A probe into the death of a "devoted family man" whose scooter was crashed into by a selfie-taking driver has now concluded. David Sinar died in a crash on the A11 at Roudham almost three years ago - on September 15, 2021. The 64-year-old
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Just THREE days left to have final say on controversial new road plans
Time is running out for people to have their say on plans for the controversial £274m Norwich Western Link road. The deadline for people to take part in the planning process for the 3.9-mile road is Monday, August 19. The cut-off for comments
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'He's another one that's only going to get better the more he plays' - Lynn boss
Adam Lakeland takes his new-look King’s Lynn Town team on their travels this weekend hoping to build on an impressive opening day. The Linnets head to Alfreton with three points in the bag after a 3-1 home win over Warrington kicked off their National
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New warning for East Anglian livestock farms as bluetongue cases rise in Europe
Rising cases of bluetongue virus in Europe have prompted the UK’s chief vet to renew warnings to livestock farmers in high-risk areas of eastern England. The potentially-fatal animal disease was found in dozens of cattle and sheep in Norfolk and
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Olympic medallist enjoys well-earned treats at Norfolk café
A Norfolk café received a visit from an Olympic medallist who enjoyed some well-earned treats upon his return from Paris. Fresh from competing at the Olympic Games, cyclist Daniel Bigham stopped by the Castle Café in New Buckenham this week as
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Victorian river crossing to be replaced after more than 120 years
A Victorian river crossing will be torn down and replaced under plans to revitalise a well-trodden part of the waterways. Norfolk County Council has been granted permission by City Hall to carry out the work at New Mills Yard in Norwich. The
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What £500,000 will get you in north Norfolk compared to rural Tuscany
With the British summer sometimes being very unpredictable, many people may choose to trade in life in the UK for some summer sun. For those wanting to ditch Norfolk's flatlands for rolling Italian hills and vineyards, here is a look at what £500,000
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Fire crews still at huge straw blaze nearly 20 hours later
Fire crews remain at the scene of a huge straw blaze that has raged on for nearly 20 hours. The blaze broke out at a farm in Redenhall, near Harleston, at 3pm on Thursday. Crews from Harleston, Diss and Carrow were deployed to the area, with
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Prince Harry to miss uncle's Norfolk funeral amid security fears
Prince Harry is set to miss the funeral of his uncle in Norfolk later this month due to security fears. The Duke of Sussex has maintained it is “still dangerous” for the Duchess of Sussex to return to the UK so is likely to miss the funeral of
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Harvest fires spark safety warnings for farmers
A spate of harvest fires has sparked safety warnings for Norfolk farms to keep their workers, machines and crops safe during the summer heat. The hot, dry weather has brought combine harvesters into the fields for the busiest period in the farming
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Three years of A47 roadworks to finally start... in just THREE DAYS
Major work to dual two sections of the A47 in Norfolk is about to get under way in earnest - and will last for three years. A sign has appeared on the A47 between Easton and North Tuddenham saying roadworks will begin on Monday, August 19.
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Serial shoplifter spared jail after court hears she is victim of exploitation
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted stores in Norwich has avoided jail after magistrates were told she was the victim of exploitation. Rebecca Hope, 47, pleaded guilty to 10 shop thefts and asked for another five to be taken into consideration
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Mark Armstrong: No half measures in the searing heat of Yarmouth event
The Great Yarmouth Half Marathon caught me by surprise. My plan was to try and run the event at goal marathon pace in preparation for the Berlin Marathon and see if I could pick it up. However, I hadn’t mentally prepared for how hard that
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Former tip's future remains unclear months after it was closed down to save cash
The future of a former Norfolk tip closed down to save thousands of pounds remains unclear, more than nine months after it was shut. Officers at Norfolk County Council say they are still mulling over what to do with the land at what used to be
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Son accused of seriously injuring his elderly mother with her own walking frame
A man has been accused of seriously injuring his mother after attacking her with her own walking frame. Christian Golder, 50, did not enter a plea to causing grievous bodily harm when he appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court this week. Sally
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Neil Featherby: A chance to meet a running legend
Whilst I have mentioned before that I have met some amazing people during my many years in sport for which lots of them have turned out to be lifelong friends, for those who followed our recent Hadrian's Wall Challenge will know that one of my old
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Campaigners hit back at council's 'fake news' accusations
Campaigners have hit back at a Norfolk council after being accused of spreading fake news on social media. Locals fighting controversial plans to introduce car parking charges in Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford, Watton and Attleborough have been accused
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AI career beckons for A Level student who scored FIVE A* grades
A Norfolk student is preparing to venture into the futuristic world of AI after scoring five A* grades in her A Levels. Vinethmi Kulasinghe, who attended Springwood High School in King's Lynn, secured a quintet of top grades - one of the region's
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Mystery over death of couple, 69, in head-on crash
A couple who had been married for 51 years died after their car veered onto the wrong side of the road and into an oncoming vehicle. Peter and Kathleen Darby, both 69, were on a Sunday drive on the B1108 when the head-on crash occurred. An
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Volunteer who devoted more than 1,375 hours to rare wildlife recognised with award
A committed volunteer has been honoured for her exceptional service to surveying wildlife species in the Broads. Kath Warner, a long-time volunteer with the Broads Authority, has received the Saving Species award in recognition of her three decades
