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A47 reopens after a serious traffic collision
The A47 was closed in both directions after a serious traffic collision which caused potentially life threatening injuries. The A47 was closed in both directions between the Runham roundabout A149 Great Yarmouth and the Acle roundabout A1064.
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Wilcox the hero as Norfolk claim Trophy win
Ben Wilcox led Norfolk to their first silverware in 15 years with a brilliant century which clinched a six-wicket win over Cheshire in the National Counties Trophy final at Wormsley. Norfolk chased down a target of 258 with more than five overs
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£1.5m mansion with 10 bedrooms and hidden bar goes for sale
A Grade II listed country home with plenty of hidden features has gone up for sale just outside Norwich. The £1.5m mansion sits in Hellesdon Mill Lane, straddling the banks of the River Wensum in Hellesdon. Built in 1820, the house has many
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'Incredible boy' who has never had a home up for adoption
A pup who has spent his life in kennels is looking for his first-ever loving home. Dogs Trust Snetterton is searching for a home for Reuben, a Patterdale Terrier, who arrived at the centre with very little background information. The small-sized
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Council lifts the lid on town's new loos
Work is about to start on a town's badly needed new public loos, which will be open in a few weeks' time. Public toilets in the centre of Downham Market have been out of action more often than they have been open in recent years because of technical
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Delays on main road after emergency services free people from crash
Emergency services have used rescue equipment to free people after a crash on a busy town road. The crash happened on Brandon Road, just outside Thetford this afternoon. READ MORE: Investigation begins after factory fire covers town in smoke
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Wildlife retreat launches nature wellness weekend with sauna tent and yoga
A north Norfolk wildlife retreat is launching a new event promising to take guests "back to nature". Castle Wild Camp's End of Summer Gathering is hosting a weekend of yoga, pilates and a sauna tent surrounded by untouched Norfolk countryside.
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Village shop's bid for security shutters turned down... as locals might feel unsafe
A bid to install security shutters on a village shop has been turned down - because they would make the community feel unsafe. Fenland Council has refused an application to install security roller shutters on the front of the Londis store in Gorefield
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Tory leadership hopeful makes stop at Norfolk village
A Tory leadership candidate visited a Norfolk village on his latest tour in an attempt to drum up support. Yesterday, the shadow security minister Tom Tugendhat spoke to a group of Conservative party members on a trip to Bunwell, near Attleborough
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Lord Howard's 'dead or dangerous' elm tree set for the chop
An elm tree described as "dead or dangerous" belonging to Greville Howard, Baron Howard of Rising, is set to get the chop. The Conservative peer has had the go-ahead to fell the specimen, which grows next to the car park of the Black Horse pub
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I took a trip to Norfolk's poshest village to see if it lives up to its name
Burnham Overy Staithe was recently named one of the poshest seaside villages in the country so with that in mind, Amy Mackrill visited for the first time to see if it lives up to its title. With nearly half the homes in the village worth more
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Footpath shut as engineers work on Norfolk Broads flood defences
Work is under way to help protect communities on the Broads that experienced some of the worst winter floods in years. Environment Agency (EA) and Internal Drainage Board (IDB) engineers have begun a project to reinforce riverbanks in the Hickling
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Former Royal Norfolk Show chief returns to farm events scene with 'Potato Days'
A former Royal Norfolk Show boss has returned to the agricultural events scene - leading a new showcase for the potato industry. Greg Smith, who stepped down as the chief executive of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association at the end of 2020
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Delays on A47 and A140 as massive boat moved on Norfolk's roads
Motorists will see delays on some of the county's busiest roads as a 60ft boat is moved from the Norfolk Broads. Police will escort the 44-tonne load as it travels on the A47 and A14 after leaving Oyster Yachts in Horning. READ MORE: Two-month
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Factory fire investigated as town covered in smoke
An investigation has begun after a factory fire smothered a town in smoke. The blaze started shortly after 9am yesterday at a factory containing gas cylinders and chemicals in Maurice Gaymer Road in Attleborough. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
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Listed office building set to be turned back into home
A listed office building in a town's historic quarter is set to be turned back into a home. West Norfolk Council has agreed plans to convert the property on Chapel Street, in King's Lynn. A planning officer's report said Number 78, near St
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Public consultation launches for £1m Wymondham regeneration fund
Residents of a Norfolk town are getting a say on how nearly £1m will be used to improve their high streets. Wymondham will receive a funding boost of around £955,000 to make its centre more attractive, as part of a deal between South Norfolk Council
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Grandmother found with chest injuries may have tripped over her dog, inquest hears
A grandmother whose body was found in her home by concerned neighbours may have died after tripping over her dog, an inquest has heard. Barbara Lamb died in January in her home in Catton at the age of 79. When she was found on January 31, it
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Pick-your-own farm gets go ahead to erect glasshouse half the size of football pitch
The owners of a family-run farm in the Norfolk Broads are due to make improvements to the business after being given the green light by planners. A G Meale & Sons, based at Wayford Nursey near Stalham, is to swap its plastic polytunnels for a glasshouse
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Mother's heartbreak on discovering son's body while taking him a morning cup of tea
A heartbroken mother was taking her son a morning cup of tea when she discovered he had taken his own life. Thomas Hanson, 41, died while staying with his mum, Susan, at her home in Sheringham. An inquest into the web designer's death heard
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Scientists seek 40 Norfolk volunteers for pomegranate study (and they could get £350)
Scientists are looking for 40 people in Norfolk to take part in a study to investigate whether heart disease risks can be cut through eating pomegranate extract. Researchers at Norwich's Quadram Institute will give up to £350 to people who complete
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'Sam is a fantastic cricketer all round' - Norfolk coach on skipper Sam Arthurton
Norfolk coach Tom New has hailed the brilliance of his captain Sam Arthurton ahead of today's National Counties Trophy final against Cheshire at Wormsley (11am). Arthurton has been a prolific run-scorer since he made his Norfolk debut as a 16-year-old
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Bishop's inaugural participation for event that protects Norfolk's rich heritage
An annual charity bike adventure that has rekindled hope for Norfolk's church buildings will return in its 41st year. The widely celebrated Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride, which has raised more than £4 million over the past four decades, is set
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Doors opened to welcome community to care home's heartfelt event
A heart-warming series of events drew a Norfolk community closer for a care home's open week. Meadow House in Swaffham hosted the vibrant celebration which saw residents, their families, and staff bond over garden parties. There were also visits
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East Anglian landscapes brought to life in new artistic showcase
An art exhibition celebrating the East Anglian landscape has opened. The show, 'Lay of the Land' is a free-to-enter exhibition featuring various art forms including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glasswork and more. St George’s Guildhall creative
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'I was terrified of my own baby' - Brave mum's inspiring story of postnatal recovery
A brave mum has shared intimate details of her journey recovering from postnatal depression in a bid to help the mother and baby unit that supported her. Chloe Gosling hopes to collect £1,000 for Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's Kingfisher
