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Jonny at the double as Lynn claim away win
Radcliffe 1 King’s Lynn Town 2 Two goals from Jonny Margetts secured King’s Lynn Town three valuable points on the road ahead of a tough week in National League North. The Linnets put the frustration of the bank holiday home loss to Peterborough
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Georgian cottage in Norfolk's 'Chelsea-on-sea' on sale for £895k
A Grade II-listed Georgian cottage close to north Norfolk's "champagne coast" is up on sale for £895,000. Skeet Cottage is a four-bed property in Burnham Market that has previously been used as a holiday let and a family's own "home away from home
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Far-reaching autumn budget could have 'dramatic impact' on farming sector
The new chancellor's first budget could have a "dramatic impact" on farmers and landowners, said one of East Anglia's leading rural finance experts. Following Labour's election victory, Rachel Reeves is due to make her inaugural budget speech on
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A10 reopens in both directions after tractor crash
A busy road has been reopened in both directions after a crash. The incident happened on the A10 on Saturday morning in Brandon Creek, near Southery. Emergency services were at the scene on the border with Cambridgeshire after the crash between
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Smoking ban 'won’t help public health' but will hurt pubs, says Norfolk MP
A Norfolk MP has criticised the government's plans to ban smoking in pub gardens, saying it "won't help public health". Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman says the ban will hit the region's rural pubs hardest, as it was revealed Sir Keir Starmer is
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Man and two teenagers taken to hospital after north Norfolk crash
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a major north Norfolk road. The crash involving two cars happened on the A148 just outside the junction for the Sheringham Park National Trust site. Emergency services were called out
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Opinion: Farmers must put safety 'at the forefront of everything they do'
Vital farm safety messages have come into sharp focus during the busy harvest season says Zoe Leach, East regional director for the National Farmers' Union (NFU). Farm safety will remain at the forefront of farmers’ minds after some excellent work
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GALLERY: Scouting for Girls perform at bar in north Norfolk
The 00s pop band Scouting for Girls played a last-minute surprise set in Norfolk. At 2pm on Friday afternoon, the White Horse bar and restaurant in East Runton announced it was welcoming the three-piece for a performance in just a few hours' time
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Norwich scientists use infant gut bacteria to help battle cancer
Research into the gut microbiome at the Quadram Institute at Norwich Research Park has discovered that infant gut bacteria could hold the key to protecting humans from serious diseases. It is widely acknowledged that the gut microbiome – natural
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Norfolk and Suffolk under 'strict restriction zone' to combat bluetongue virus spread
Farmers across Norfolk and Suffolk have been told to "urgently act now" as restrictions against the bluetongue virus BTV3 are escalated. A temporary control zone limiting the movement of susceptible animals was previously implemented around Haddiscoe
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Lib Dems reveal why they are NOT standing in by-election after councillor's death
The candidates in a Norfolk County Council by-election, which was triggered by the death of a councillor, have been announced. And the Liberal Democrats are not standing in the election for the Freebridge Lynn division in west Norfolk, being held
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£5m waterfront regeneration set to start - with new loos for boaters
A town's £5m waterfront regeneration is set to get under way - by turning a tiny annexe into a laundry facility and loos for visiting boaters. West Norfolk Council has drawn up ambitious plans to transform the Ouse riverside in King's Lynn.
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Festival with classic vehicles and live music coming to town centre
A free event featuring classic vehicles and live music is returning to a Norfolk town. The Diss Heritage Transport Festival is back on Sunday, September 22 from 10am to 4pm. The annual event, organised by the Diss Heritage Trust, will take
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Award-winning farmer harnesses natural 'companions' to improve environment
An award-winning Breckland farmer is harnessing the plant power of natural "companions" to boost margins, nurture the soil and bring nature back to the fields. James Bucher, of Hall Farm at Knettishall, between Diss and Thetford, is the current
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119 drivers arrested in police crackdown on Norfolk roads
There were 119 arrests and 6,268 speeding offences on Norfolk roads in July 2024. Norfolk Police ran a month-long campaign that targeted drivers committing Fatal Four offences. They are drink or drug driving, using a mobile phone, speeding
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First-ever survey shows Norfolk a haven for threatened wader
Norfolk is a vital breeding haven for a threatened wader, the first-ever full survey into their numbers has revealed. Researchers from the RSPB found 597 pairs of breeding redshanks on salt marshes between Hunstanton and Weybourne, in what they
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Coin horde unearthed in Norfolk may have been hidden due to Boudica's revolt
A hoard of 23 silver coins unearthed in north Norfolk may have originally been buried due to feelings of unrest during the Boudican rebellion. The precious find was made in Fakenham by metal detectorist Barry Mears in September 2022, with an inquest
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'No records broken, but no disasters' - East Anglia's farmers reflect on 2024 harvest
East Anglia's farmers are relieved to have gathered a "solid average" harvest this summer following earlier fears of potential disaster during the soggy spring. Across the region, arable growers have reported respectable yields after ideal, dry
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Satirical Facebook page lampoons Broads villagers in years-long 'Baby Reindeer' saga
For many rural villages across the county, it is usual to find the 'good and the great' putting their efforts into running the local council. But rather than organising next year's Christmas lights or booking a buffet for an upcoming community
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'Missed opportunities' to help middle-class teen murdered in county lines violence
An 18-year-old murdered in a Norwich street was let down by systems ill-equipped to prevent serious youth violence, a new report has revealed. Officials may also have failed to offer adequate intervention because they were falsely reassured by
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Pig farmer's controversial £1m compensation deal unlocked nearly 1,400 new homes
A controversial deal to pay a farmer almost £1m of public money to stop using land to rear pigs has unlocked decisions on nearly 1,400 new homes. The decision to compensate farmer James Daniels in return for no longer permitting the farming of
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Couple lose life savings in row over a few yards of fence
Agents say it occupies a serene spot, tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. But its neighbours might not agree after a legal row with a former neighbour over a few yards of fencing cost them their life savings before she passed away and
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An extraordinary, no-holds-barred account of a truly remarkable man's life
His name was Joe, he played a leading role in Norfolk and Norwich life in many different ways…but he, like many others, rarely spoke about his war years. They were often the people who had been to hell and back. The torment and torture, death and
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Wroxham FC's stadium gets new naming rights deal with marketing agency
A football club's stadium has been sponsored by a marketing agency for the next season. Trafford Park, Wroxham Football Club's stadium, will be re-dubbed the Ginger Pickle Arena for the 2024/2025 season. It comes after the club sealed a deal
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Banham Zoo announces second evening event after sell-out debut
After its successful inaugural event a Norfolk zoo has announced a second after-hours evening for this month. Banham Zoo is set to come alive after darkness falls next weekend, offering guests exclusive evening access and a festival twist.
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Norfolk group commences massive charity walk for the homeless
A charity walk to raise funds for the homeless has kicked off with an uplifting start. The Walk of Kindness, organised by Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney, successfully completed their first day of walking. The team beginning from St David's head
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Enhanced facilities and services at Norfolk's new eating disorder clinic
An NHS eating disorders team has relocated to a more modern and accessible building in Norwich. The Norfolk Community Eating Disorder Service (NCEDS), formerly based in Sprowston, is now situated at Meridian Business Park near Postwick. The
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Council raises Ukraine flag to commemorate independence
Breckland Council has raised the Ukraine flag to mark Ukraine Independence Day. The flag was hoisted at the Council head office in Dereham, led by Cllr Keith Gilbert, Chairman of the Council. Cllr Keith Gilbert said: “As a council, Breckland
