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Man taken to hospital after crashing off A11 into tree
A man has been taken to hospital after crashing off of the A11 into a tree. The incident forced the road to shut northbound between the A1075 near Thetford and the B1111 near Larling this afternoon. An ambulance crew was called to the incident
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New Lidl store and A47 closure among public notices to be aware of in Norfolk
Major road closures have been announced on the A47 and A11 and plans for a new supermarket could transform a bowling alley near the city. Here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week. 1. A47 to shut for £100m upgrade project
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Police continue search for man in 60s who went missing a week ago
Police concerns over the welfare of a missing man have grown as the search continues for the 62-year-old who was last seen a week ago. Detectives are asking people to check their doorbell and dashcam footage in the area where Manuel Pereira may
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Major crash shuts A11 with emergency services on scene
A crash on the A11 forced emergency services to close the road. The route was shut northbound between the A1075 near Thetford and the B1111 near Larling due to the collision. Norfolk and Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team and the East of
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Linnets beaten in A47 derby clash
King’s Lynn Town 1 Peterborough Sports 2 King’s Lynn Town’s early-season surge came to a sudden end at The Walks. Lynn - who had won three of their previous four games - saved their best to last, thanks to a late Jonny Margetts goal, but their
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Lifeboat crew battles gale force winds in six-hour rescue
A lifeboat crew battled gale force winds to rescue a yacht adrift from the coast in Lowestoft. The two sailors aboard the 42ft vessel had been at sea twice as long as expected as they returned to the UK from Den Helder in the Netherlands.
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7 major Norfolk events happening in September
From food festivals to a soapbox derby, here are some of the biggest and best events happening in Norfolk in September 2024. The crowd at Sundown Festival 2023 (Image: Tom Horne) 1. Sundown Festival Where: Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road
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Plans to demolish house near picturesque beach and build new home
Plans to demolish a house near a picturesque beach and build a replacement look set to get the green light despite objections. A developer named as Mr Dighton has applied to knock down Cedar Lodge, a two-storey 20th century house on Hamilton Road
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Further details revealed about major A47 dualling work
Highways bosses have revealed further details of the start of the long-delayed work to dual two sections of the A47 in Norfolk. Signs recently appeared on the A47 between North Burlingham and Blofield and from Easton to North Tuddenham, announcing
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In the dock: Seven criminals jailed in Norfolk this week
From a shoplifting gang to a group found growing £400,000 in cannabis, here are seven criminals jailed in Norfolk this week. 1) Hallum Elgood Hallum Elgood has been jailed (Image: Norfolk Constabulary) Hallum Elgood, 38 and of no fixed address
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Norfolk Christmas market named among UK's top 18 to visit in 2024
A beloved Norfolk Christmas market has beaten 100s from around the country to be named one of the UK's best. The Times has named their picks for the top 18 festive markets to visit this year with Holkham Hall scooping a spot on the list. It
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Two Norfolk restaurants among longest-standing in esteemed Good Food Guide
Two Norfolk restaurants have been included in a list of the longest-standing venues in the esteemed Good Food Guide. The guide was founded in 1951 and has become one of the reputable places for people to find recommendations for British restaurants
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Classic car day to welcome more than 200 vehicles to town centre
A free-to-attend event showcasing hundreds of vintage cars will return to a Norfolk town. King's Lynn will host its 2024 Classic Car Day in the Tuesday Market Place on Sunday, September 8. In 2023, visitors enjoyed getting a closer look at
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Council branded 'cruel' after £30k legal battle fighting man's £5.5k flood claim
County Hall spent more than £30,000 on lawyers fighting a man's £5,500 claim for damages after his home was flooded. Iain Hunton, who lives in Sprowston Road, Norwich, says he has been left "destroyed" by the dispute, which began a decade ago.
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Blackberries: Beneficial weed or problematic nuisance?
Steeped in folklore and a link to our ancient past, brambles play host to an astonishing array of life, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves officer Robert Morgan. With the blackberry picking season upon us, there can be few of us that haven’t
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Campaigners in showdown with owner of 'Ibiza-style' party venue in small village
Campaigners in a quiet Norfolk village are facing a showdown with a businessman seeking permission to continue hosting 'Ibiza-style' parties on their doorsteps. Members of Saxlingham Tired of Noisy Events (STONE) have been fighting to put a stop
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Norfolk's finest gunning for golden glory in Paris
Alfie Hewett hopes to cap an emotional Roland-Garros homecoming as he eyes up a long-awaited Paralympic gold. The Norfolk wheelchair tennis star, 26, kicks off his latest campaign in Paris this week bidding to climb one step higher on the podium
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Bus shake-up sees new services and evening buses added as one route gets AXED
A shake-up is on the way for more than two dozen bus routes across Norfolk, with some passengers set for extra buses - but one route faces the axe. Konectbus has announced changes to many of its services from September 1. The bus company says
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Number of repeat knife crime offenders on the rise in Norfolk
The rate of repeat knife crime offenders in Norfolk increased in the past year, new figures show. Ministry of Justice data show 201 knife and offensive weapon offenders were dealt with in the year to March. Of these, 61 had a previous conviction
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Flying high! Number of passengers flying out of city's airport on the rise
The number of passengers flying out of the city's airport is on the rise. Norwich Airport has continued its recovery from the pandemic, welcoming 353,000 passengers last year - up by 2pc on the previous year. The financial year figures are
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Almost £2.4m could be spent on building 16 new homes in Norfolk town
Almost £2.4m could be spent to build 16 new homes in a Norfolk town to help provide desperately-needed housing for people who need extra support to live independently. A string of residential care home closures has triggered a rise in demand for
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Former doctors' surgery set to be turned into flats
A former doctors' surgery looks set to be turned into flats. West Norfolk Council's planning committee has been recommended to approve proposals for the St James Medical Centre in King's Lynn. The practice which operated from the building
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See which Norfolk county park is set to host jet sport championship spectacular
Exciting times are ahead for Bawsey Country Park as it plays host to this year's British Jetsport Championships. The park's scenic location, with its undulating terrain and sparkling lakes, promises an adrenaline-charged spectacle. The Jetsport
