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New shop launching in town high street after eight years online
A new baby clothes and gift shop is launching in Attleborough high street, nearly a decade in the making. Jes and Paul Anderson started We Three Bears eight and a half years ago as they looked for a new adventure after having children of their
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Masked burglars shot kennel owner during raid to recover their dogs
Masked armed burglars raided a remote Norfolk kennels in a bid to steal back their dogs which were being kept there. The three men, one armed with an air rifle, attempted to break into Ocobo Kennels near Shouldham Thorpe, between Downham Market
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Doors set to open on 108-home development in Holt
Lovell is opening the show homes and marketing suites at its new development, Park View at Holt, on Saturday, August 24. No appointment is necessary with it being the first chance for people to visit the development, see the show homes and reserve
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Victim of Broads tragedy named as 25-year-old company director
The victim of a tragic drowning on the Norfolk Broads has been named after an inquest into his death opened. Henry Keith, of Hoe near Dereham, died at Wroxham Broad in a swimming accident last weekend, at the age of 25. An inquest into his
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Jury sent home after failing to reach verdict in landlord rape trial
The jury in the trial of a pub landlord accused of rape has been sent home for the weekend after failing to reach a verdict. Kevin Tweedy, who used to run The Artichoke in Norwich, has been on trial since Monday at King's Lynn Crown Court.
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Hospital addresses mother's anger that £50,000 machine she funded is sitting idle
A hospital trust has responded to complaints made by a grieving mother over the delay of putting a life-saving machine she donated into use. Wendy Evans, 80, lost her son Neil, aged 48, in June 2021 after he had been diagnosed with melanoma, a
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Detached home with indoor pool and cinema room for sale at OIEO £1.8 million
A luxurious family home with an indoor swimming pool and spa is for sale in Rushall, near Harleston, at offers over £1.8 million. Rushall Lodge occupies a plot of 1.8 acres with views of the surrounding countryside, while the property itself spans
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Chart-topping pop star and TV judge to perform surprise set in Norfolk TODAY
A chart-topping pop star will be performing a surprise set at a Norfolk restaurant this evening. Pixie Lott, who is best known for hits such as Mama Do and All About Tonight, has been revealed as the "mystery singer" taking to the stage at The
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Woman left in 'serious condition' after three-vehicle crash on A47
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the A47. The woman was driving a blue Ford Fiesta towards Dereham at the time of the crash which involved a silver VW Golf and then a silver VW Transporter van. Emergency
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Five teens arrested after arson in town centre
Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson in Dereham. Over the last few months, locals have reported a string of anti-social behaviour incidents in the town, including a bin fire in Nelson Place in the early hours of July 19
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Former Norfolk student says rapes against sleeping women did not happen
A former film studies student accused of sexually assaulting three women while they slept has denied raping any one and insisted one of the incidents never happened at all. Connor Yaxley, 30, had been studying film studies at the University of
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Two Norfolk parks close after being battered by 50mph winds
Two parks have closed this afternoon after strong winds battered the county. Holt Country Park and Pretty Corner Woods in Sheringham have closed as a safety precaution after 50mph winds hit north Norfolk. The closure comes as the winds have
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'He's been so frustrated watching those first two games' - Linnets boss
King’s Lynn Town boss Adam Lakeland has praised Jonny Margetts for his scoring touch – and the impact he has on players around him. A frustrated Margetts had to sit out the first two games of the season through suspension, but was quick off the
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Major road closed as tree brings down power cables
A road has been closed after tree fell and damaged power cables. The incident happened at 8.45am today on the A148 Lynn Road in East Rudham. The tree split in half blocking both lanes and brought down electricity cables with it. READ MORE
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Police urge caution over bank holiday weekend after four deaths in Norfolk's waters
Police are urging people to be cautious on the water this bank holiday weekend after a spate of deaths in Norfolk. Norfolk Constabulary and the RNLI have issued water safety advice after four water-related tragedies in Norfolk in the last week.
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'I have every confidence we can bring the trophy back to Norfolk' - Tom New
Norfolk’s big day arrives on Sunday when they take on Cheshire at Wormsley in the National Counties One Day Trophy final. It will be Norfolk’s final game of the season, and they are hoping to end on high by lifting the trophy for the first time
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Norfolk's biggest hospital ordered to improve amid long waits and cancellations
Norfolk's largest hospital has been told it still needs to do more to keep its patients safe following its latest inspection. The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (N&N) has been urged to take action to improve its services by the Care Quality Commission
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Power cut in north Norfolk hits hundreds of homes
A power cut has struck hundreds of homes near a north Norfolk town. UK Power Networks has identified the power cut affecting homes in Fakenham, Toftrees and Tattersett this morning. The area without power (Image: UK Power Networks) Engineers
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Three women from 'professional' shoplifting gang jailed after month-long spree
Three Romanian women from a 'professional' shoplifting gang have been jailed for a month-long string of raids in which almost £40,000 worth of cosmetics were taken. Ancuta-alexandra Ion, 28, Grama Zorila, 31 and Ana Iosif, 28, targeted make-up
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Riverside home in Acle for sale at £1.25m
A four-bedroom home that offers riverside views in Acle is for sale at £1.25m. Bridge Farm offers the opportunity to own a property by the River Bure. It is set within a plot of around 24 acres, and selling agent Stobart & Hurrell say the current
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Former town crier harassed former friend after discovering she was in a relationship
A former town crier has been given a five-year restraining order following his conviction for harassing a former friend after he realised she was in a relationship with someone else. Edwin Godden, who was the Swaffham crier during the mid-2000s
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Creating the vital link to connect offshore wind to land
If you’ve been near Weybourne on the north Norfolk coast recently, you’ve probably noticed a strangely shaped vessel that looks like it’s on stilts just offshore – and are wondering what in the world it’s doing there. It’s an offshore jack-up installation
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How training firm has protected its resident wildlife
Andie Marshall, business manager at Petans, discusses how the training company looks after the wildlife and green spaces around its site. Businesses operating today must be aware of not only their financial but environmental sustainability.
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Norwich care home is so much more than a workplace for retiring housekeeper
For nearly two decades, Jayne Ay has been more than just a housekeeper at Oakwood House - she has been its heart and soul. As Jayne now steps into retirement, it’s time to reflect on her extraordinary journey alongside Oakwood House, a journey
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Hundreds of Minis to gather in town's market place for annual meet
A Norfolk town will host its seventh annual Mini meet next week. On September 1, 150 of the beloved British cars will gather in King's Lynn's Tuesday Market Place for the 2024 event. The vehicles will range in age from old to new and car lovers
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Jury sent out in trial of former pub landlord charged with rape and sexual assault
The jury has been sent out in the trial of a former pub landlord accused of rape and sexual assault. Kevin Tweedy, 66, who ran The Artichoke in Norwich, denies raping the woman on the night of July 20, 2015. Tweedy, who still lives at the
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Unveiling the 2024 Food & Drink Awards finalists
When the Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards launched for 2024, we asked you to nominate your Norfolk food and drink favourites – and you rose to the occasion. Now our team of expert and sponsor judges has finished its deliberations and we can
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Hotel to open £2.5m spa with five hot tubs and three steam rooms
A hotel set in a former coaching inn has shared details about its new £2.5m spa facility. Ffolkes in Hillington, near King's Lynn, will get a major expansion including five hot tubs, three saunas, three steam rooms, various relaxation experiences
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New flood alerts issued for Norfolk
People living along the Norfolk coast have been urged to "be prepared" as further flood alerts have been put in place. The Environment Agency issued alerts for the risk of flooding in Wells-next-the-sea due to higher tides and the weather forecast
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Norwich researchers lead battle against drug-resistant superbugs in food system
A Norwich-based research institute is leading a new UK-wide network exploring the impact of drug-resistant microbes in farming and food production. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) happens when disease-causing bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
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Music legend donates THOUSANDS in support of Norfolk MP's political activism
A music legend behind some of the biggest hits of the last few decades is among the supporters of a Norfolk MP's activism. Brian Eno, a musician and producer behind many Bowie, Talking Heads, and Coldplay records, has donated thousands of pounds
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Historic hall revamp gets green light despite fears of heritage harm
A crumbling historic hall is to undergo a major £25m revamp despite fears it will harm the heritage of the building. Gresham's private school has been granted permission to turn Holt Hall into a new school, music hall and sports facility by North
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Family-owned fish and chip shop in Broads village to close after more than 60 years
A family-owned fish and chip shop in a Norfolk Broads village is closing after more than 60 years. Landamore’s Fish and Chips, in Coltishall, will close for good next Saturday (August 31), owners Mark Landamore and his sister Jane Ballard have
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'Bin them or face jail' - crackdown on owners of zombie-style knives and machetes
Norfolk police stations are to host an amnesty for lethal weapons ahead of a change in the law that could see owners jailed. From September 24, it will be illegal to own zombie-style knives and machetes. This is because they will be added
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Man admits lethal dagger bought on Chinese website was illegal weapon
A man who admitted possessing an illegal knife said he was unaware a change in legislation meant he was breaking the law. Emanuel Wlodarczyk, 38, was found to have a push dagger - a short-blade with a T-shaped handle designed to be held in a closed-fist
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Yet ANOTHER blow for new road as flooding fears trigger objection
The troubled Norwich Western Link road has been dealt a further blow after another environmental organisation objected to the plans due to flooding fears. Government organisation The Environment Agency has joined government advisors Natural England
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Tanks for nothing! Homeowners offered free £15k SEPTIC TANKS under bizarre eco-scheme
Thousands of people across Norfolk are being offered free replacement septic tanks worth £15,000 as part of an extraordinary taxpayer-funded scheme to overcome a limbo which has stopped homes being built. The project is designed to unlock the development
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Neil Featherby: 'As long as you can say at the end of the day you did your very best'
Whereas Mark Armstrong is very much today's running man, I am fully aware that I am yesterday’s equivalent. I love this fact too and enjoy reading Mark’s columns each week as it reminds me of my own past - ie, the high, lows and even trials and
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Rugby enthusiasts to welcome 1,000 guests for 'largest ever' festival
Rugby lovers in Wymondham are kicking off their new season with a festival weekend at Barnard Fields. The minis, youth and senior squads are ready for action again after the summer break, with entertainment, food and drink, and family fun all part
