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5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week
Here is a round-up of five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week. 1. Former pub to turn into housing It has been empty since 2022 (Image: Newsquest) The building which previously housed the Two Brewers pub in St Nicholas
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Body of man in his 20s found at Wroxham Broad
A man died after he ended up in the water during a late-night boat trip on the Norfolk Broads. The man, who is in his 20s, is understood to have been on Wroxham Broad with friends on a launch shortly before midnight on Friday when the tragedy happened
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Wroxham boss steps down
Jordan Southgate has left Wroxham with immediate effect. Southgate revealed he has got a chance to ‘progress his career’ and has decided to call time on his six years at the helm at Trafford Park. Matt Halliday will take charge of the Yachtsmen
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See inside £1.5m Victorian home with therapy room and gym
A five-bedroom early Victorian home featuring a gym and therapy room has been listed for sale in a Norfolk village. The fully renovated house in the heart of East Harling has been listed for sale by estate agents Sowerbys with a guide price of
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Four-day beer festival coming to Norfolk railway
A heritage railway is on track for a bumper bank holiday weekend with the return of its four-day Beer Festival. The event will run from Friday, August 23 to Monday, August 26 2024 on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, which goes between Dereham and Wymondham
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7 major Norfolk events over the August bank holiday weekend
Make the most of the three-day break and head to one of these Norfolk events over the August bank holiday weekend. The Aylsham Show promises a fun day out for all the family (Image: Newsquest) 1. The Aylsham Show Where: Blickling Estate
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'We've been punched really hard in the nose today' - Linnets boss
King’s Lynn Town suffered a bloody nose after the team’s no-show at Alfreton. The Linnets were soundly beaten by a team whose style of play, Lynn boss Adam Lakeland believes, stands alone in National League North. “They have a very unique way
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New excavations to shed new light on remarkable Norfolk archaeological site
Fresh excavations at one of Norfolk's most remarkable archaeological sites are about to begin, with experts hoping the dig will shed new light on the county's development. The community-led Caistor Roman Project sees a combination of volunteers
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Norfolk Broad remains closed as search continues for missing man
One of Norfolk's largest broads remains closed as rescue teams search for a missing man. Wroxham Broad has been closed since Friday evening while emergency services carry out searches for a man who is believed to have gone overboard after dark.
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Farmers urged to share harvest data to help shape policy discussions
Farmers have been urged to complete a 2024 harvest survey to help industry leaders lobby for a "stronger arable sector". The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is asking its members to take a few minutes to share their data in the annual survey, before
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Textile artist whose life's work was destroyed in winter floods dies aged 54
An award-winning textile artist, who had much of her life’s work destroyed by a winter flood, has died at the age of 54. Abigail Mill was known in the UK and beyond for her exquisitely embroidered artwork, depicting the East Anglian coast and
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Dog grooming business expands with new salon opening
A new dog grooming salon for four-legged friends is opening in a market town. Doggy Washy Woos is expanding from a six-year run as a mobile van business into a pamper house for pooches at Hempton Business Park in Fakenham. The salon will
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Go-ahead to turn former nightclub at historic hotel into rooms
A former nightclub at a historic hotel can be turned into extra rooms. West Norfolk Council has agreed plans to convert the ground floor space at the Golden Lion in Hunstanton into five bedrooms. Derrick Lloyd, who also owns the Lodge Hotel
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'Unsafe, unacceptable and substandard' - £1.9m road shake-up slammed by cyclists
A £1.9m shake-up of one of the main roads into Norwich has been branded "unsafe, unacceptable and substandard" by cyclists. Norwich Cycling Campaign says Norfolk County Council's proposals for the A140 Holt Road are "not fit for purpose".
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Cleaner died at home four months after crash, court told
A woman in her 50s died four months after being involved in a crash, an inquest has heard. Judy Adcock died at her home in Attleborough on May 25 this year. She was 55 years old. An inquest into her death was opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court
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Months of delays and STILL no completion date for £3.2m city centre revamp project
Bosses at City Hall are unable to confirm when a £3.2m revamp project will be completed despite months of delays. Hay Hill was previously set to reopen to the public at the start of the year but this target has been repeatedly pushed back and there
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New aerial photographs reveal 'remarkable progress' of £35m port
A £35m revamp of Lowestoft port looks to be on track to open this autumn, as revealed by newly released aerial photographs. The Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) will be fully operational by October this year
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Microbrewery with added twist set to open near Norfolk beauty spot
A new venture where people can learn how to make beer is due to launch near Norwich after plans for the microbrewery were approved. Equal Brewkery, a charity that offers training for people with learning disabilities, has been granted permission
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Dozens of Norfolk villages earmarked for more than 1,300 new homes
A number of Norfolk villages have been earmarked to get a share of more than 1,300 new homes. Officials have released an updated list of dozens of villages in South Norfolk where new homes could be built in the next 15 years. The locations
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'Treasured' family man died after becoming bed-bound for three days, court told
A "treasured" family man who had been bed-bound for three days died from sepsis, a court has heard. An inquest into Vincent Gauci's death was opened at Norwich Coroner's Court this week. Based at County Hall, the court heard how Mr Gauci, of
