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Two men die after crash which shut Acle Straight for more than 12 hours
Two men have died after a crash which shut the A47 Acle Straight for more than 12 hours. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision between the A1064, near Acle, and the A149, near Great Yarmouth, at about 11.40pm on Friday.Â
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Major search closes Norfolk Broad after man ends up in water late at night
The late-night disappearance at one of the largest Norfolk Broads has led to a major search operation after a man ended up in the water.  Wroxham Broad was closed with teams of search and rescue specialists scouring the popular boating and swimming
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Linnets away opener ends in defeat
Alfreton Town 3 King's Lynn Town 0 King's Lynn Town were outmuscled in their first away game of the National League North season. The Linnets were barely recognisable from the team which showed so much promise in last week's opening win over
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7 pooches looking for a forever home in Norfolk
Are you looking for a new four-legged friend? Here are seven pooches from the Dogs Trust Snetterton Rehoming Centre looking for a forever home in Norfolk. 1. Ronnie Ronnie loves chasing tennis balls in the garden (Image: Snetterton Dogs
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WATCH: Footage shows arsonist starting blaze and being arrested
Police footage captures the moment an arsonist set fire to a Norwich shop and was arrested with a lighter in his pocket and smelling of smoke. Darren Ince, 57, was spotted starting the blaze in the doorway of the British Red Cross shop, on St Benedict's
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Could new marina solve problem of Norwich's costly bridge?
The long-term future of a city bridge which council leaders wanted to weld shut, but were blocked from doing so because of a legal row, remains unclear. Norfolk County Council is about to spend £20,000 on repairs on the 101-year-old Carrow Bridge
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The apprentices left high and dry after Norfolk firm goes into administration
Apprentices have been given just weeks to find new jobs after a Norfolk engineering firm went into administration. Specialised Management Services (SMS)-Alderley, in Gorleston, went under last month, leading to hundreds of job losses. And apprentices
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Flower, ale and music festival coming to Norfolk dahlia field
A flower, ale and music festival is launching later this year at a dahlia field in south Norfolk. FAMFest will take place at The Old Vineyard in Forncett St Peter, near Long Stratton, from September 20 to 22. The festival will run from 4pm
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New farm research project will monitor crop-devouring beetle pests
East Anglian farms are part of a new research project to monitor beetle pests which can devastate oilseed rape crops. The destructive feeding of the cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) and its larvae on emerging plants is the main reason for a dramatic
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Norfolk Countrysiders clubs to reopen as post-Covid revival continues
Two more Norfolk Countrysiders clubs are set to re-open next month as the youth organisation continues its post-Covid revival. The Countrysiders, the junior branch of Norfolk's Young Farmers' Clubs (YFC), aimed at children aged 10–16, was hit hard
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5 of the best places to get breakfast in North Walsham
There are few better ways to start your day than with a delicious breakfast that you didn't have to prepare yourself. But what options are there for people in North Walsham? Here is a round-up of five of the best spots to eat breakfast in the
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Norfolk man congratulated by footballer after 8 STONE weight loss
A Norfolk super slimmer who lost eight stone has been congratulated by a famous footballer. Paul Edwards, 62, reached the semi-finals of Slimming World’s 2024 Man of the Year competition, where he also met former England midfielder and pundit
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Cottage damaged by lorry crash to undergo emergency repairs
A historic cottage in a Norfolk village is due to undergo emergency repair work after a lorry crashed into it. The property in Market Street, Shipdham, suffered extensive damage to its front during the collision in June. The lorry was involved
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Person missing after going into water with Wroxham Broad closed
A search operation is under way to find a person who has gone missing on the Norfolk Broads. At just after 11pm on Friday, Winterton and Bacton Coastguard Rescue Teams, Hemsby Broads Rescue and a Coastguard helicopter were alerted to a person in
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Greggs reveals plans for new Norfolk bakery
A popular bakery chain has revealed plans to open in a Norfolk town centre. Greggs is seeking permission from Breckland Council to move into the former QD Furniture Store in Swaffham's Market Place. The budget retailer closed in December after
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Colourful rose fields captured in stunning drone shots
Fields awash with thousands of colourful roses have been captured in a series of stunning drone shots. Taken by photographer Trevor Mayes, the pictures reveal a bird's eye view of the rose field located in Starston near Harleston. Trevor Mayes
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Pop-up event to offer FREE school uniforms – but it needs your help!
It is one of the most expensive periods in the calendar for any parent. But a new initiative is hoping to help take out some of the stress of the annual back-to-school uniform shop. Norwich’s Castle Quarter is asking parents to donate any
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Probe into key section of river blamed for Broads flooding
Experts investigating claims a key section of river in the Norfolk Broads has silted up and contributed to the widespread winter flooding are due to release their findings. The 'Bure Hump', a little-known and otherwise nondescript stretch of the
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A47 Acle Straight reopens in both directions after serious crash
The A47 Acle Straight has reopened in both directions following a serious crash overnight. The major road was shut between the A1064, near Acle, and the A149, near Great Yarmouth. Norfolk Police was leading a multi-agency response to the crash
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'Game changing' farm machine firm continues its rapid global growth
A spirit of constant innovation to meet the needs of an ever-changing farm environment is driving rapid global growth for a pioneering East Anglian machinery manufacturer. The Claydon family firm has spent more than 20 years developing its Opti-Till
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Farm arsonist claims his spate of attacks was just 'part of growing up'
A hotel worker who started a string of farm fires causing thousands of pounds of damage has said his behaviour was "part of growing up". Richard Gausden, who started a series of blazes on land in north Norfolk, appeared at Norwich Crown Court this
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Bookkeeper forced to give up work due to Covid died after falling down stairs
A bookkeeper who was forced to give up work after several episodes of Covid left her bedbound died after falling down stairs. Sally Newman, of Brick Kiln Road in Hevingham, near Aylsham, died at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (N&N) on December
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Daughter’s experience inspires council chairman to help boost food allergy charity
A charity which supports people who have food allergies will be boosted after a council chairman picked it to benefit from money raised during his time in office. Adrian Tipple, chairman of Broadland District Council, said his daughter's experiences
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Bid for housing development above city centre shops blocked
Plans to create dozens of homes above a string of city centre shops have been scrapped. Norwich City Council has blocked the latest bid to see a row of offices in Westlegate turned into more than 40 new apartments. There have been several
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Stately home owner's demolition plans lead to council tussle
The owners of a stately home have won an 18-month planning dispute after their hope of rebuilding a dilapidated cottage left a Norfolk council rather displeased. Charles and Lynda Tucker - who live at Hindringham Hall near Fakenham - hoped to bulldoze
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Drunk shoplifter hit man who tried to stop him fleeing Asda in stolen car
A serial shoplifter struck a man attempting to stop him while fleeing from a supermarket car park in a stolen car.  Simon Robinson was drunk when he got behind the wheel of a Ford C-Max and tried to speed off outside the Asda store on Hall Road
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Solar farm in Norfolk village to remain for decades longer than promised
A Norfolk council has agreed that a huge, rural solar farm can remain in place for decades longer than locals expected. The renewable energy site at a Second World War airfield in Oulton, near Aylsham, may not be dismantled until at least 2065
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Miniature giraffe visits city's 'medieval' cinema ahead of new trail event
A majestic guest has appeared inside one of the city’s former medieval merchant houses ahead of a popular event. Norwich’s Cinema City has welcomed a small giraffe sculpture known as a Mini G, that will take up residence to promote the upcoming
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Women fleeing domestic violence to be supported by mattress retailer
Survivors of domestic violence are being supported by a furniture charity after it teamed up with a leading British mattress retailer. Mattressman has joined forces with charity Furnishing Futures to donate beds and mattress. The charity, founded
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Norfolk father to undertake 400km charity run
A Norfolk father is set to take on an epic 400km run to support the N&N Hospitals Charity. Jamie Hepher, whose two sons were treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the N&N, has chosen the demanding multi-marathon as his fundraiser
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Norfolk man takes on 75-mile cycle challenge
A Norfolk man is planning a gruelling 75-mile cycle ride to celebrate his 75th birthday and raise funds. Glyn Davies of Stoke Holy Cross has set his sights on the charitable challenge in August, aiming to help his village's financially struggling
