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Fire, police and ambulance called to crash near junction
Fire crews, ambulance services and police have been called to a crash at a junction in Norwich. Emergency services were called at around 4:54pm on Wednesday to reports of a crash at the junction between Catton Grove Road, St Faith's Lane, and Mile
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Vaccines approved to help farmers battle the bluetongue virus
The government has approved three bluetongue vaccines to help East Anglia's livestock farmers battle the dangerous animal virus - as case numbers continue to rise. The potentially-fatal animal disease, spread by infected biting midges, affects
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Police cordon and multiple ambulances at incident in village
Norfolk Police were called to an incident in a Norfolk village on Tuesday evening and officers and ambulance services remain at the scene a day later. Officers were sent to a property along Norwich Road in Marsham, near Aylsham, at around 7.15pm
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David Hannant: Is the grass really much greener away from Carrow Road?
And so another transfer window is behind us and it is fair to say, it was not particularly short of drama. Understandably the majority of the City-related headlines revolved around the sagas of Jonny Rowe and Abu Kamara, both now former Canaries
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Police remain at scene of incident in village a day later
Norfolk Police were called to an incident in a Norfolk village on Tuesday evening and officers remain at the scene a day later. They were sent to a property along Norwich Road in Marsham, near Aylsham, at around 7.15pm on Tuesday. Four ambulances
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Magical light trail returning to Norfolk with an exciting twist
A popular Halloween event is returning to a Norfolk attraction with an exciting twist. The Glorious Glowing Lantern Parade is back at BeWILDerwood in Hoveton on select evenings from October 12 to November 3 2024. Visitors are invited to dress
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'No Nazis, please!' - Norfolk 1940s event bans Third Reich uniforms after SS uproar
Organisers of a 1940s weekend in Sheringham have banned Nazi uniforms to avoid a repeat of scenes last year when a group dressed as SS soldiers caused uproar in the town. Officials behind the festival have updated their rules this year to say that
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Ex-soldier faked having terminal cancer in 'vile' harassment campaign
A former soldier falsely claimed to have terminal cancer as part of a campaign of harassment against a Norfolk woman. Jason Ward, 35, faked needing to undergo brain surgery and sent messages seeking sympathy from the woman, Norwich Magistrates
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Inquest opens into tragic death of 18-year-old kayaker
An inquest has opened into the death of a "kind, loving and funny" teenager who drowned after his kayak capsized in a Norfolk river. Cory Chilvers was found on July 31, three days after his kayak overturned at Wiggenhall St Germans, near King's
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Town road to close for six days of works
A lane in Hingham will close for six days as part of a roadworks project. Ringers Lane will be blocked from Wednesday, September 18, to Monday, September 23. This is necessary while Norfolk County Council completes a trial hole excavation to
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North Norfolk bistro launches monthly jazz nights
A much-loved north Norfolk bistro has launched new live jazz nights. The Glaven Bistro, in Glandford near Holt, was opened by married couple Carron and James Noon in December 2023. As well as offering a carefully curated food menu filled with
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Driver banned from roads despite medically prescribed cannabis claims
A drug driver has been banned, despite claiming he had been prescribed cannabis for medical reasons. Ben Dagless was asked to take a roadside test after being stopped in his BMW on the A140 at Newton St Faith, on the outskirts of Norwich.
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Drink driver banned FOUR times before causing head-on crash
A serial drink driver left a woman with serious injuries after crashing while three times over the limit. Stephen Clears, 57, pulled out from a junction straight into the path of an oncoming car on the A144 at Ilketshall St Lawrence, between Bungay
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Energy services specialist launches scaffolding division
Stowen, an offshore project management and construction company based in Norfolk, has launched a new scaffolding services division. The newly formed division is led by Cameron Silom, technical director of Stowen Scaffolding and Access Ltd, who
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Major drugs gang based in tiny Norfolk village jailed after two year investigation
A gang based in a remote Norfolk village have been jailed for more than 30 years after a two-year police probe which disrupted the flow of drugs into the county. The four men - three of whom lived in Wiggenhall St Germans - were involved in a major
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Seafront hotel goes on the market for £1.25m
A seafront hotel with 26 bedrooms and a restaurant has hit the market with a guide price of £1.25m. The freehold of The Kensington Hotel in Great Yarmouth is for sale through leisure property specialists Fleurets. The business is located along
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Bikers killed in A47 stolen motorcycle crash named as inquests open
Two bikers killed in a crash on the Acle Straight while riding a stolen motorcycle have been named. Inquests were opened into deaths of 30-year-old Steven Wilson and 44-year-old Dean Knock on Wednesday. Both men died on Saturday, August 17,
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Peep Show star visits north Norfolk hotel and restaurant
A sitcom star visited a hotel and restaurant on the north Norfolk coast last weekend. Paul Clayton, best known for his role as Ian Chapman in Channel 4's Peep Show, stayed at Blakeney House. His character was the dad of Sophie Chapman, played
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Lakeland delighted with Linnets' bravery after battling point at Scarborough
King’s Lynn Town boss Adam Lakeland believes his side were rewarded for their bold approach after battling to a 0-0 draw at Scarborough Athletic on Tuesday night despite playing the second half with 10 men. Cody Johnson’s dismissal in injury time
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'They wouldn't give it up' - boaters reported for blaring Rick Astley hit at 1.40am
A group of boaters have been reported to the coastguard and Broads Authority playing a cult classic pop hit on a loop at 1.40am. Villagers living along the River Ant and River Bure were rudely awoken by the vessel playing Rick Astley's 1987 song
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Marine consultant says 'the sea is the gateway to anywhere'
At just five years old, Donna Van Damme told her parents she was going to be captain of the QE2. But unlike many youngsters who change their childhood ambitions several times over, her focus on joining the Merchant Navy never faltered. Fast
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5 changes happening to Norfolk businesses this month
From a new darts venue to an American-style chicken wing restaurant, here are five changes happening to Norfolk businesses in September 2024. 1) Lifeboat museum in Rocket House closes The Rocket House lifeboat museum and cafe in Cromer (Image
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Doctor who forced himself onto junior colleague sees suspension extended
A former James Paget doctor who attempted to force himself on a colleague during a trip to the beach has seen his medical suspension extended. Pawan Rawat was suspended from medical practice following a tribunal held earlier this year. It centred
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How much will your state pension increase by next year?
Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the
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We have lost a true Norfolk food hero
Foodies right across the county will be mourning Norfolk chef and food champion Richard Hughes, whose sad passing was announced on Monday. Over a career spanning well over four decades Richard was seldom out of the public eye, famous for running
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New £35m port and offshore energy deal to boost jobs in East
The UK’s largest port operator and a leading global shipping agency have announced a strategic agreement to make Lowestoft’s new port a key hub for the East’s rapidly growing offshore energy sector. Associated British Ports (ABP) and Clarksons
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Every child deserves that first day of school feeling
Tom Dannatt, who lives in Eaton and is the founder and CEO of Street Child, looks at the work across the world to get children school places This week, children across Norfolk, including my four boys, are heading back to school. It's a funny
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Dangerous drunk driver who ploughed into business warned he faces jail
A dangerous driver who ploughed his car into a city business while drunk in the run-up to Christmas has been warned he faces jail. Petrit Malo, 37, fled the scene after his Volkswagen Golf left the road and crashed into the offices of Pure Physiotherapy
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Secret sums of Sheringham... council spends £13k on lawyers (but won't say why)
Mystery is mounting in a Norfolk town after its local council spent more than £13,000 on lawyers and consultants... but refuses to say why. The spending by Sheringham Town Council (STC) equates to almost 10pc of its revenue from council tax this
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Fish and chip shops battered by cost of living crisis
Fish and chips is a British family favourite, once considered to be a cheap Friday night dinner - but the cost of a portion has risen more than 50pc in half a decade. A fish supper will now set you back £9.88, according to new data from the Office
