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Ronan injury mars Linnets home victory
King’s Lynn Town 2 Rushall Olympic 1 An injury to Kian Ronan took the gloss off King’s Lynn Town’s second home win of the season. The Gibraltar international international was taken to hospital after leaving the pitch on a stretcher just before
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Six puppies abandoned at same spot in one week
At least six puppies were found abandoned in the same location in Norfolk in just one week. The RSPCA has revealed that six dogs were found in the Station Road area near Welney and Ten Mile Bank between August 8 and August 13. The charity
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Delays on A11 as vehicle the size of a blue whale is moved through Norfolk
Drivers are set to face delays tomorrow as an abnormal load the size of a blue whale is moved to the county. The 80-foot vehicle will be escorted on its 70-mile diversion from Boston in Lincolnshire to Oulton in north Norfolk. The unit, made
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Local restaurants shortlisted for 'the Oscars of the curry industries'
Restaurants across Norfolk and Waveney have been shortlisted for prestigious awards. LekThai in Great Yarmouth, Easytiger in Beccles and Ahmed Spice in Wymondham have been recognised in the Asian Restaurants and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), which have
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Seven fire crews and rescue boat called to rescue trapped bull
Seven fire crews and an emergency rescue boat were called to a Norfolk village after a bull got stuck in a dyke. Emergency services were called to New Cut Bank Road in Haddiscoe at 8.40am on Tuesday following reports of the animal in difficulty
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Watch the moment a £39m Dereham drug smuggler leaps off boat in failed getaway
Video has been released of the failed seaside getaway attempt of two drug smugglers caught with £37m of cocaine. Bruce Knowles, 55, from Dereham, and Ferhat Gumrukguoglu, 31, from the Netherlands, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday, August
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Norfolk man at centre of £37m cocaine smuggling operation
A Dereham man has admitted attempting to smuggle £37m of cocaine into the country after he was dramatically intercepted off the Suffolk coast. Bruce Knowles, 55, and co-conspirator Ferhat Gumrukguoglu, 31, from the Netherlands, appeared at Ipswich
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Warning issued after venomous fish spotted along Norfolk coast
Beachgoers have been warned to take care after an increased number of sightings of a venomous fish along the Norfolk coast. As the sea warms up during the summer, weever fish - also known as sting fish - start to appear more frequently across the
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Crew suffering exhaustion rescued from yacht in 'challenging' conditions
Two people suffering from exhaustion were rescued by a lifeboat crew from a broken-down yacht that had drifted in choppy conditions. The Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI all-weather lifeboat was tasked to launch by Humber Coastguard shortly after
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Tragic death of antiques dealer met with outpouring of grief from loyal customers
The tragic death of a Norwich Lanes antiques dealer sparked an outpouring of grief from his loyal customers, an inquest has heard. Matthew Wesley died earlier this year in the flat above his shop in St Benedicts Street in the city. He was aged
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Body of swimmer recovered from waters off Norfolk beach
A swimmer has died after getting into difficulties in the water off one of Norfolk's most popular beaches. The man, in his 70s, was seen going into the sea on a busy Brancaster beach on Saturday afternoon but did not return. The emergency services
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Two people taken to hospital after crash closed major road
Two people were taken to hospital following a collision on a major road. The crash, involving a car and a lorry, happened on the A17 near Terrington St Clement at 5pm on Monday. The two males were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further
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Norfolk showroom closes after major brand falls into administration
One of the UK’s biggest tile suppliers has shut 56 of its stores after falling into administration. Administrators of CTD Tiles said that 268 workers were made redundant after the collapse. However, 30 of its shops and two distribution sites
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Photos show extent of 11-hour blaze after arson attack
Photos have revealed the damage caused by an arson attack at a farm near the A140. Around 75 stacks of straw and hay were set alight in Stratton Strawless, between Buxton and Hevingham, at 10.30pm on Sunday. Crews from Sprowston, Earlham, Carrow
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Will your street take part in World Car-Free Day?
Streets in Norfolk are planning how they will celebrate World Car-Free Day on Sunday, September 22. Norfolk County Council is facilitating the global event on a local level by offering free street closures for Norfolk Car-Free Day. The day aims
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Delays on A47 due to emergency repairs
Drivers are experiencing delays on a section of the A47 due to emergency roadworks. Temporary traffic lights have been set up on the A47 eastbound between the A10 and the A1122 junctions at the North Runcton turn-off near King's Lynn. READ
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Wow! What a difference chakra can make on your life
Chrissy Goodings, a business member of the Feel Good Norfolk Network, shares how she went from being a chakra sceptic to a chakra specialist running retreats helping people to connect and balance their chakra systems I was definitely a sceptic
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'Final nail in the coffin' - £274m road dealt new major blow due to bats
The troubled £274m Norwich Western Link has been dealt a further blow - with the government's environmental advisors calling for the road to be rejected. Natural England has objected to Norfolk County Council's plans for the 3.9-mile-road because
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Green light for go ahead of historic hall revamp despite 'high level of harm' concern
A private school's bid to transform a Victorian hall has been given the green light to go ahead despite fears it would cause harm to the building and wildlife. Several experts who have consulted on Gresham's revamp plans of Holt Hall - a former
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'He could have come home' - bereaved family's anger over care home's 999 call delay
The family of a farm worker who died a fortnight after care home staff delayed calling 999 said they should have been “listened to". Geoffrey Whatling, from East Winch, was temporarily staying at Amberley Hall in King's Lynn for rehabilitation
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Council insists it is 'not at war' with town amid clashes over car parking fees
A Norfolk council has insisted it is "not at war" as tensions run high over plans to bring in car parking charges. Breckland Council has defended its decision not to send a representative to discuss the proposals at a meeting of Dereham Town Council
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Mystery assault at city garage ruled out as cause of owner's Christmas Day death
A mystery assault has been ruled out as the cause of the Christmas Day death of a Norwich garage owner. 53-year-old panel beater Simon Stenton was found dead last December in a flat above Norfolk Fast Track Repair, the garage he owned on Whiffler
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'It sounded ambitious, a bit whacky, but I knew I wanted to be involved in some way'
Legendary BBC presenter Mike Liggins has become involved in a heartfelt journey that promises to change lives. Here he describes the impact it has had on him already. I want to tell you a story, which has just about everything – an epic journey
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Student accused of sex attacks on sleeping women claimed he was dreaming at the time
A film studies student accused of sexually assaulting three women as they slept told police he was dreaming at the time, a court has heard. Connor Yaxley, 30, had been studying film studies at the University of Suffolk, based at East Coast College
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Gunman sparks terror at children’s playground
A man has appeared in court after walking towards a children’s play area holding a gun. Police launched a major search after receiving multiple calls on August 17, with fearful members of the public reporting seeing a man with a weapon in the
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Fears as 'lifeline' which has helped thousands struggling in Norfolk nears axe
Thousands of people in Norfolk face losing a "lifeline" which has helped them through the cost of living crisis, charity bosses and council chiefs warn. The Household Support Fund, currently available to those struggling with basic costs for food
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Council failings which caused 'distress' to family will be scrutinised further
A series of failures by a council, which caused "distress" to a family with a disabled son, is to be investigated further after an unprecedented order by watchdogs. Norfolk County Council failed to put together a legal care and support plan for
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Amber's Army and Finnbar's Force receive boost from Cadent employees
Two Norfolk-based charities, Amber's Army and Finnbar's Force, will receive £5,000 each from Cadent employees. Benefiting from a new £20,000 fund, the charities were selected for Cadent's local charity-of-the-year scheme. Recently introduced
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Norfolk family feature in BBC appeal for national bereavement charity
A Norfolk family are featuring in a BBC appeal for national bereavement charity, Sue Ryder. The McNeill family from King's Lynn experienced a tragic loss when Sarah McNeill's daughter, Laura, unexpectedly passed away in August 2021 at just 25 years
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Let children go wild during these summer holidays
Why not let nature entertain your family this summer, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan During the school summer break there is a sudden increase in the number of people that want to stay for a weekend with my wife and
