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Trio of Norfolk restaurants named among UK's best cheap eats
A trio of Norfolk restaurants feature in a guide to the UK's best cheap eats, as chosen by top chefs. The list, published by Sky News, consists of top-quality dining spots where you can get a meal for two for less than £40. Galton Blackiston
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Thousand homes lose electricity after power cable collapse
Around 1,000 homes lost electricity after an electrical power cable came down over a footpath. UK Power Networks engineers are currently on site in Beighton, near Acle, working to repair an overhead power line. The incident originally affected
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Spaniel escapes death after foot-long stick gets trapped inside lung
A lucky pooch has had a close escape after a foot-long object was found wedged inside his lung. Billy the spaniel had been playing in some water when his owner noticed something was not right. The much-loved family dog began to cough, drool
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Man dies after motorcycle crashes with ambulance
A man has died after his motorcycle crashed with an ambulance. Police are appealing for witnesses after the collision in Hilborough, near Swaffham, was declared fatal. The incident happened when a white Triumph Tiger was travelling on the B1108
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The secret Norfolk gardens opening to the public in September
There is plenty of colour and variety to see this September in these Norfolk gardens. They are opening to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS), which raises money for nursing and health charities through admissions, tea and cake
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'It has been truly life changing for many of those who paddle with us' - coach
Norwich Canoe Club invited paddlers with a disability past and present to a morning of paddling and fun at the weekend. Friends and family were invited to come along too and in a carnival atmosphere in the sunshine some got out on the water for
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See showman's engine in steam at Norfolk attraction this weekend
A showman's engine will be in steam at a Norfolk attraction this weekend as the summer season draws to a close. Victory will be in action at Thursford on Sunday, September 1, with visitors invited to see the Burrells of Thetford machine in its
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Jury considering verdicts in case of Norfolk student accused of sex attacks
A jury has been sent out to consider verdicts in the case of a 30-year-old man accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third. The seven men and five women on the jury have been sent out to start deliberations in the trial of Connor
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Controversial bus lane shake-up could trigger more accidents, cyclists warn
A decision to allow traffic to use a city bus lane has sparked anger, with critics saying council leaders are ignoring the benefits of the £400,000 scheme. Some cyclists, who have been using the lane, have opposed Norfolk County Council's move
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Controversial 1,100-home development gets green light after DECADE in the pipeline
A huge housing development, set to become the biggest in West Norfolk, finally has the green light after more than a decade in the pipeline. The proposals for 1,100 homes in West Winch, near King's Lynn, have been approved by West Norfolk Council
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A47 blocked after lorry crash
A lorry crash was causing delays for drivers after it left the A47 blocked. The crash involving the HGV and a car blocked the major road at the Hardwick Roundabout in King's Lynn. Police were called to the scene at 12.20pm along with the ambulance
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N&N nurse struck off after rubbing 17-year-old's crotch during appointment
A nurse who inappropriately rubbed the crotch of a 17-year-old patient has been struck off from the register. Mark Nopia, a nurse previously employed by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, has been banned from his profession following
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Heavy traffic on busy road after vehicle caught fire
Heavy traffic was building after a vehicle caught on fire on a busy Norfolk road. Police were called at 9am today to reports of a highway obstruction which was causing disruption on the A148 at Sculthorpe near Fakenham. A fire crew from Fakenham
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Staff bank details stolen after Banham Poultry hit by cyber attack
The personal details of staff at a major Norfolk poultry producer have been stolen in a suspected ransomware attack. Banham Poultry, based in Attleborough, said criminals had remotely accessed its IT system in a cyber attack in the early hours
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Heat-health alert issued for Norfolk as temperatures soar to 28C
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for Norfolk as the mercury is set to soar to 28C today. The alert, which has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office, was put in place at 1am today and will last until 9am tomorrow.
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First book signing for author and conservationist aged just 10
A conservationist and author aged just 10 has already penned three books. Amaya Edwards was in Write Around The Corner at Hunstanton on Saturday signing copies of her works. Her mum Colette said: "The first one's about going to the beach to
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Pair charged over ‘dangerous’ Rottweiler attack
Two people have been charged with failing to control a Rottweiler dog called Chunky, after it bit someone on a walk. Levi Drake, 65, and Lucille Drake, 62, of Serpentine Lane in Stratton Strawless, appeared jointly in the dock at Norwich Magistrates
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Norfolk’s business of the year will demonstrate success in all areas
Barclays Corporate Banking is sponsoring the Business of the Year and Outstanding Achievement categories at the Eastern Daily Press Business Awards 2024. The firm’s head of East Anglia, Steven Brown, explains why the firm values the awards and what
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Mother believed she had 'gone blind' after man threw substance in her face
A woman thought she had "gone blind" after liquid was thrown at her face by a man following a bust up at a friend's house, a court has heard. The woman was one of two people who allegedly had a noxious substance thrown at her by Scott McIntosh.
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Calls for council tax hike instead of new car parking fees
Members of a Norfolk council have called for tax hikes to cover the cost of maintaining its car parks. Tensions have been running high at Breckland Council over controversial plans to introduce car parking fees in Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford,
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Woman in 80s seriously injured after crash on A47
A woman aged in her 80s was seriously injured in a crash on the A47. Emergency services were called to the road between Hockering and Honingham just before 10.20am on Tuesday. A spokesman for Norfolk Police said a silver Vauxhall Corsa and
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Private school teacher banned after kissing pupil in nightclub
A former teacher at a Norfolk private school has been banned from the profession after kissing one of his pupils at a nightclub. Jack Valentine spent just five days working at Gresham's School in Holt before a kiss with a student brought his career
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Man from Norfolk denies sexual offences against woman spanning 30 years
A Norfolk man is to stand trial accused of rape and a string of other sexual offences against a woman over three decades. Rodney Johnston, 66, has been charged with a number of offences including rape, three counts of procuring a woman to have
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Fury mounts over National Trust's 'abhorrent' bid to develop wild Norfolk harbour
Anger is mounting over an "abhorrent" bid to turn a wild Norfolk harbour into a visitor attraction. The National Trust (NT) has applied to build a new visitor centre on Morston Quay, near Holt. It says the new build will provide visitors, staff
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£1m roundabout revamp forces four-week closure of key road near Norfolk hospital
Ambulances, patients and staff heading to Norfolk's biggest hospital will face diversions when a £1m roundabout revamp forces a four-week closure of a key road. Work to make changes to the roundabout at the junction of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital's
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Full house! Why bingo is booming among the young
If you think of a bingo hall you might well picture a room full of sedate pensioners. But that’s all changing as more young people are choosing bingo halls over pubs and clubs, looking for a night out that makes their money go further. Rank
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Critical survey on sexual violence and abuse launched in Norfolk
A critical survey on sexual violence and abuse has been launched in Norfolk to help care for those impacted. Sue Lambert Trust, the county's leading charity for survivors of sexual violence and abuse, aims to increase its services as demand continues
