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'A great disappointment' - Historic chair stolen from church
A historic chair has been stolen from a thirteenth-century church in west Norfolk. The carved chair, known as the Bishop's Seat, was stolen sometime between August 19 and August 23 from All Saints Church in Ashwicken near King’s Lynn. It
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Opening date for new Morrisons Daily store revealed
The opening date for north Norfolk's newest Morrisons Daily has been announced. In July, Morrisons confirmed it was taking on the shop at the BP service station in Holt. It was revealed the store would close at the end of September for an extension
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Luxury B&B opening above award-winning café bistro
A luxury B&B is launching above an award-winning café bistro in a Norfolk town. Lisa Dunn opened Huggers along The Street in Long Stratton, part of the A140, in December 2021. It serves a range of breakfasts, light bites and mains, with
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Letter signed by Oliver Cromwell could make thousands at Norfolk auction
A document signed by Oliver Cromwell to help a British merchant captured by pirates is up for sale in Norfolk. It sought support for the man who was working on a ship in the American colonies when he was captured and imprisoned in Algeria.
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Mum who whipped her seven-year-old son with belt spared jail
A Norwich mother who whipped her seven-year-old son with a belt has been given a suspended jail sentence. The 44-year-old, who was reported to police by the child's nanny, admitted cruelty after she thrashed the youngster in punishment for soiling
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Puppy not expected to see first birthday receives life-saving surgery
A puppy from Diss who was not expected to survive past the age of one has undergone life-saving surgery. Otis the cocker spaniel was just 12 weeks old when he was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus. The ductus
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World's largest offshore wind farm gets government backing
The government has awarded a contract to the world's largest offshore wind farm, located 120km off the Norfolk coast, at its most recent UK renewables auction. Ørsted's Hornsea 3 is one of nine offshore wind farms to receive government backing
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Food pop-ups launching at Norfolk pub starting with Mexican menu
A Norfolk pub will be transformed into a restaurant for the evening at new food pop-up events. The Porters Arms opened at 27 Red Lion Street in Aylsham last December and it is run by couple Emily Bridges and Elliot Dransfield, both aged 29.
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Biker taken to hospital by air ambulance after Range Rover crash
A biker has been left with serious injuries after a crash involving a Range Rover. Police were called to the collision in Station Road in Pulham St Mary, which involved the black 4x4 and a black Suzuki SV1000 motorbike, at 2.10pm on Monday.
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How OEUK is proudly representing the offshore energy industry
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is a leading representative body for the UK’s offshore energy industry, giving a voice to over 400 organisations and businesses throughout the country. Its membership is open to all companies from the largest producers
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Minister casts doubt over 'unachievable' hospital rebuild scheme
The minister of state for secondary care has cast fresh doubt over the rebuilds of two crumbling Norfolk hospitals, branding previous promises "unachievable". During a commons debate brought by Norwich South MP Clive Lewis, Karin Smyth was quizzed
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Person taken to hospital after crash near market town
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash in north Norfolk. Police were called to the B1150 North Walsham Road, near Captain's Pond, at 10.35am on Tuesday. They had received reports of a vehicle leaving the road and entering a field
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All the things to see in the sky above Norfolk in September 2024
A partial lunar eclipse and a major supernova are among the things to see in the skies over Norfolk this month. The moon This month's moon phases will come as follows: New moon: September 3 First quarter: September 10 Full moon
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Norfolk village named among best in UK for a late summer getaway
A coastal village in Norfolk has been named among the best spots in the UK for a late summer getaway. The Telegraph has been compiling its top 30 picks for places across the country for an end-of-summer break with Brancaster scooping a place on
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New craft fair launching at Norfolk steam museum
A new craft fair is launching at a popular Norfolk attraction this weekend and you can make a day of it. The event will take place at Bressingham Steam Museum, near Diss, on Sunday, September 8 from 10.30am to 5pm. It will showcase the talents
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Investigation launched following death of Norfolk prison inmate
An ombudsman investigation has been launched after the death of a prisoner at a Norfolk jail. Andrew Neal, an inmate of HMP Wayland in Griston, near Watton, died in hospital last month. An inquest into his death opened on Tuesday and heard
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10,000 people flock to food and drink festival at estate
The two-day North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival has been hailed a huge success, with 10,000 attendees over the weekend. The event returned for its 14th year and took place in the Walled Garden at the Holkham Estate, near Wells. There were
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Yellow weather warning issued for parts of Norfolk
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of Norfolk. The Met Office has said "heavy and perhaps thundery" showers are possible from 9pm on Wednesday until 9am on Thursday. The warning covers south Norfolk, Norwich and much
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Vapes and cigarettes stolen from petrol station in overnight raid
Vapes and cigarettes have been stolen from a petrol station during an overnight raid. Police were called to the Esso petrol station in Beccles Road, Gorleston, at 5.30am on Tuesday. READ MORE: Gorleston road rage attack enquiries continue,
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Man arrested after incident in seaside town
A man has been arrested after an incident in one of the county's most popular seaside towns. Police were called to the scene at 7.20pm after reports of a man making threats towards a woman in Sheringham High Street. READ MORE: Man and two teenagers
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7 historic venues to explore for FREE during Norfolk festival
Explore historic venues for free as the Norfolk Heritage Open Days (HODs) festival returns this month. The event runs from Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 15 2024 and there are more than 300 events taking place across the county. While
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MP intervenes amid complaints of 'horrendous' smell plaguing city
A Norfolk MP has staged an intervention amid complaints of a "horrendous" smell plaguing homes. Alice Macdonald, MP for Norwich North, has waded into a long-running row between Anglian Water and people living in Thorpe. Locals who have been
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Energy supply chain needs a cocktail of ‘C’ words
A strong and resilient UK oil and gas industry is critical for the nation’s future energy security alongside renewables in an effective dynamic mix. Britain is producing the smallest amount of energy on record (source: OEUK), leaving it more reliant
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Sainsbury's supermarket closed after roof damage
A Sainsbury's store has been forced to close this morning after part of the roof was damaged. The supermarket in Attleborough High Street has closed its doors to shoppers for safety reasons. The damage is reported to be near the entrance of
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Drivers faced 45-minute delays after incident at busy roundabout
Drivers faced 45-minute delays after a crash at one of the county's busiest roundabouts. The incident happened at the Pullover roundabout which connects the A17 and A47 near King's Lynn. Motorists travelling into Lynn on the A17 faced the longest
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Council put former school back on market after less than a year
A former school house that a council sold for just £9,500 more than 40 years ago is back on the market, less than a year after the authority paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to buy it back. Norfolk County Council (NCC) cabinet members have
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Security guards drafted in to tackle Norfolk town's 'library louts'
Security guards have been drafted in to deal with a Norfolk town's young library louts. Norfolk County Council said personnel would be stationed at Downham Market Library until the end of the school holidays after a number of incidents. As
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Looking back at the railway stations and lines which criss-crossed our county
When travelling around Norfolk do you ever think to yourself…”there used to be a train station there” or “I’m sure that’s where the railway line was.” Most of them have long gone but the memories remain and from time to time we hear about suggestions
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Great Yarmouth man accused of stabbing friend walked to pub ‘holding knife’
A man has been in court accused of stabbing a friend with a knife after an argument. Callum Envis appeared in custody at Norwich Magistrates’ Court following an incident in Great Yarmouth on August 30. The 38-year-old, of no fixed abode, spoke
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Huge power cut leaves more than 600 coastal homes cut off
Hundreds of homes have been left cut off after being struck by a power outage this morning. The power cut was affecting more than 660 homes in areas on Norfolk's east coast, including Hemsby, Winterton-on-Sea and Martham. UK Power Networks
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Why there are more sightings of polecats in our region?
Sightings of polecat in Norfolk have increased recently, but is this native predator good for our wildlife? Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan investigates The successful re-introduction and re-establishment of an animal by wildlife
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Shoplifters jailed after repeat raids which included taking 'huge amounts of coffee'
Two serial shoplifters who stole items worth hundreds of pounds after repeatedly targeting the same stores have been jailed. Lee Cullinane, 31, and Danielle Massen, 43, both hit branches of the Co-Op on multiple occasions in and around Great Yarmouth
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Nurse finally struck off FOUR YEARS after drug-dealing convictions
A nurse convicted of drug-dealing offences has finally been banned from the profession, four years after her case was heard in court. Camella Chidgey admitted to being in possession of heroin with the intent to supply in November 2020. She was
