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Junction to close for works for five weeks
A series of road closures will be in place in Heacham over the next few months. Norfolk County Council will be carrying out work on the left-hand turn from the Lynn Road to the A149. It is currently difficult for large and long vehicles to
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Death of 50-year-old man in Thetford prompts search for family
The death of a 50-year-old man in Thetford has prompted an appeal to find his next of kin. Marek Janiszewski lived in Thetford and died on August 28. READ MORE: Overseas probe holding up inquest for Hellesdon crash couple There are no suspicious
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Jury told to consider whether ‘bleach attack’ on woman was self-defence
Jurors have been told they must decide whether a man on trial for throwing toxic cleaning fluid into a woman’s face was acting in self-defence. Scott McIntosh, 57, is accused of squirting bleach or a similar corrosive fluid over a man and woman
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Blockage on main north Norfolk road clears after two-car crash
Drivers faced long delays on a main north Norfolk road after a two-car crash. The crash happened on the A148 just outside Sheringham Park at 1.15pm today. Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene shortly after. READ MORE: Parts
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Parts of A47 to close for new £250m dualling works
Work on a huge new project on the A47 has begun with the first closures starting next week. The major £250 million project to dual a five-and-a-half mile stretch between Easton and North Tuddenham began on August 19. Over the course of the
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Award-winning band to perform surprise set in north Norfolk
An award-winning band is playing a surprise set at a north Norfolk venue which has seen several celebrities visit in recent weeks. Scouting For Girls will take to the stage at The White Horse in East Runton at 5pm tonight (August 30). The group
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Local Homebase stores to close as part of national shake-up
Two local Homebase stores are set to close as part of a national shake-up. Sainsbury's has announced it will take on 10 Homebase branches and convert them to supermarkets including stores in Cromer and Lowestoft. The conversions are expected
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Warning over probation service failing to protect public from violent men
The probation service is not effectively reducing the potential harm perpetrated by men against women and children, inspectors have warned. Probation services in the East of England received an overall regional rating of ‘requires improvement’
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'Quishing' among biggest scams in Norfolk this week
Norfolk County Council is warning people to be careful as new scams emerge. Here is a round-up of the ones to be aware of this week. 'Quishing' Fake QR codes have been installed on parking payment machines across the country. When people
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Lynn boss Lakeland hopeful of Crane return
Winger Ross Crane could be back for King’s Lynn Town as they set off on their travels again this weekend. Crane was absent for Bank Holiday Monday’s home defeat to Peterborough Sports, but manager Adam Lakeland is hopeful he will recover from a
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Rocket House lifeboat museum to close for controversial repairs
A lifeboat museum in Cromer is to close for repair and restoration work this weekend. The RLNI museum is set to close this Sunday ahead of work planned for its home in Rocket House. The seafront tourist attraction is named after the RNLI's
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Man taken to hospital after crash blocks A146 for three hours
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A146. Just after 8.30pm on Thursday, two vehicles collided near the road's junction with Sandy Lane at Loddon. The road was closed from Yarmouth Road to Bungay Road while emergency services
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Norfolk gastropub named one of the best places to stay in UK
A gastropub in Norfolk has been named one of the best places to stay in the UK. Sculthorpe Mill sits on the banks of the River Wensum just outside Fakenham and is fitted with seven "higgledy-piggledy rooms". Now Times writer Oliver Berry has
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Man claims couple brought noxious substance with them to his Norwich home
A man accused of throwing a noxious substance over a couple who knocked at his door claimed they brought the substances with them. Scott McIntosh has gone on trial accused of two counts of administering a poison or noxious substance with intent
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Toys R Us returning to city SIX YEARS after its closure
Toys R Us is set to return to Norwich six years after its closure. The retailer has lodged plans to open inside WH Smith in Gentleman's Walk as part of a relaunch drive across the UK. Toys R Us went bust in February 2018, closing all of its
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Beccles has it own teen silver machine in Paris!
William Ellard insisted he was ready to turn silver into gold after cracking the Paralympic podium at the first attempt. Ellard, just 18, from Beccles, only started competitive swimming two years ago, but has already become a force to be reckoned
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Grade II listed property in Reepham heading to auction
A substantial Grade II listed property on Reepham Market Place is heading to auction on September 12 at a guide price of £310,000. Selling agent William H Brown said the property is “ripe for refurbishment and remodelling”, subject to local authority
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Norfolk radio station closing down after just one year on air
A Norfolk radio station has announced it will broadcast its last show this weekend after a year on the air. Amber Radio was developed during lockdown by Mike Stewart who previously ran Radio Broadland. Launching on September 4, 2023, the station
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Man admits £4.5k cannabis growing operation set up in tent
A man found with a large haul of cannabis has admitted setting up a growing operation in a tent. Gavin Barker, 41, was arrested when cannabis weighing 453g was discovered after a car in which he was a passenger was stopped in August 2023.
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Prince Harry 'discreetly' attends uncle's funeral in Norfolk
Princes William and Harry "discreetly" attended their uncle's funeral in Norfolk this week. Their mother's brother-in-law, Lord Fellowes, died in July at the age of 82. It was previously reported Prince Harry would miss the funeral due to
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Smoke still visible after major woodland fire
Smoke is still being reported in Wells-next-the-Sea following a major fire. Norfolk Constabulary, the RNLI Wells lifeboat and Wells and Hunstanton Coastguard Rescue Teams attended the blaze in East Hills at around 2pm on Thursday. The fire
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Neil Featherby: On your Marks... meet my fellow running shoe geek
Over the years I have been called many things. However, I think being called a running shoe geek is perhaps one which fits in with a big part of my running and working life these last 35-plus years. If I am honest, though, I can’t say I get overly
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Green light for Norfolk electricity substation to double in size
Energy bosses have been given the green light for a Norfolk electricity station to double in size. South Norfolk Council has approved plans for a major expansion of the Norwich Main Substation, near Dunston and close to the A47 and A140. The
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Mark Armstrong: Running a secret marathon in Helsinki
So I ran the Helsinki Marathon last weekend… I booked the event a few months ago with the idea of trying to attain a Boston Qualifying Time (BQT) in my age group (sub 3:10). I told only a few friends that I was going, to try and remove as much
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Overseas investigations still holding up inquest for holiday crash couple
Ongoing investigations overseas are holding up an inquest into the deaths of a Norfolk couple who died in a motorcycle crash while on holiday in Spain. Kieron and Sharron Haines, a married couple from Hellesdon, died on the A-8 motorway near the
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Revealed: The Norfolk pothole which took a whopping 196 days to fix
A Norfolk pothole which should have been fixed in less than a month took a whopping 196 days to be repaired. This is the longest wait in the county over the past two years, amid new statistics highlighting how reports of potholes on county roads
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Couple inspired by family's around the world sailing adventure opens showroom
A Norfolk boat bedding business inspired by a family who sailed around the world is holding an open day at its Broads showroom this weekend. Ship Shape Bedding was founded by sailing couple Paul and Angela Hallatt in 2007, who recognised the need
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Care home residents anticipate first 'Danforth in Bloom' gardening competition
Residents of a north Norfolk care home are hoping to clinch victory in a new gardening competition. Danforth in Bloom began earlier this year and pits nine care homes in the Danforth Group against each other. Residents of Heath Lodge, in Holt
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Cut-price tickets being offered at Norfolk cinema to tempt movie lovers back inside
Cut-price tickets are being offered by a Norfolk cinema as part of a national event encouraging movie lovers to return to the theatre and enjoy films on the big screen. The Light in Thetford will be selling tickets from £4 on August 31 and extending
