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Man loses everything after boat is destroyed in 'fireball' blaze
A man is lucky to be alive after escaping a boat fire on the Norfolk Broads with just the clothes on his back. Michael Moore woke up at 7am on Sunday to find his cooking stove malfunctioning and on fire. “The curtains caught fire and then
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Man jailed after burgling home while blackout drunk
A man has been jailed after admitting to burgling a home in Norwich while blackout drunk. Justin Lake, 20, broke into a home in Terrance Walk and stole a ring and two credit cards on March 8, 2023. He was linked to the scene by a fingerprint
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Northern Lights could be visible in parts of Norfolk TONIGHT
Clear skies tonight are set to give Norfolk skygazers a rare glance at the Northern Lights, with a little help from their camera settings. The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are set to light up the sky with shades of purple
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Businessman who died by suicide kept financial woes secret
A business owner who was overjoyed at surviving cancer took his own life after privately struggling with financial difficulties. Adrian Venni was discovered by police at a disused gravel pit in Wereham after a friend rang police following receipt
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Part of popular north Norfolk footpath to close for repair work
Part of the Norfolk Coast Path is set to close to make way for renovations. The popular footpath is closing at Beeston Bump in the Sheringham area from September 16 for nearly two weeks. Works will be completed to replace the handrails which
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Inquest into death of Thetford woman Kim Wilde delayed until next year
An inquest into the death of a woman whose body was found eight days after she went missing will not take place until next year. Kim Wilde, a retired cleaner, went missing from her house in Kimms Belt, Thetford, on January 5 this year. Following
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Winter fuel payment cuts: how did Norfolk and Waveney MPs vote?
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has seen off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance. MPs voted 348 to 228 against a Conservative motion for the government's controversial policy to be blocked, with no vote recorded for
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Romanian man stopped in Norfolk found with Samurai sword
A man was found with a Samurai sword in the boot of his car after police pulled him over for having a forged driving licence. Marius Busuioc, 35, was driving a BMW car on Hall Road, Great Yarmouth when he was stopped by police. Norwich Crown
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Council clears 20 tyres dumped on town common
A council has had to clear up a number of tyres which were dumped on a town common by fly-tippers. Thetford Town Council contractors reported the incident of fly-tipping on Barnham Cross Common on September 6. The team had to collect a total
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Wind farm progress is 'a massive source of pride'
Recent milestones mark significant progress for the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, says Niall Armstrong of ScottishPower Renewables. It’s full steam ahead for ScottishPower Renewables' East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, which will power
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Owners of award-winning micropub to move on after seven years
The owners of an award-winning micropub are stepping back after seven years. Jane Edrupt and Nigel Davies took on the Hop In in North Walsham in August 2017. Since then, they have won three awards and featured in each annual edition of the
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Norfolk man admits supplying cocaine
A man has admitted supplying cocaine over a four-month period in Norfolk. Aaron Melton had been charged with being concerned in supplying a controlled drug of class A between August 22 2022 and December 30 2022. Melton, of Langmere Road in
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Sweet treat bakery celebrates sell-out first day at new location
A bakery known for its cakes, stuffed cookies and brownies has relocated to a new north Norfolk venue. Rebecca Rowley, 29, opened her Scrumptious Home Bakes store in Stalham in November 2021 and relocated to North Walsham's Market Place on Monday
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Mill on Norfolk island could be restored to full working order (with home next door)
A Norfolk Broads landmark that has fallen into dereliction could soon be brought back to life after officials recommended it goes ahead. The owners of Toft Monks Mill hope to restore the Grade II listed wind pump, which is located within Halvergate
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Man shares state of teeth to highlight Norfolk dental crisis
A pensioner who was unable to get a filling replaced on the NHS six years ago has shared the state his now finds his teeth in. John Evans went to a Downham Market dentist in 2018, after a filling fell out while he was brushing his teeth. He says
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Paintings by one of Britain's greatest artists coming to Norwich
Landscapes immortalised on canvas by one of Britain's greatest artists will take centre stage at a major new exhibition at Norwich Castle. Paintings and drawings by JMW Turner will be exhibited alongside other landscapes from the 17th century to
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Cold and hungry kitten braved 20-mile trip trapped in lorry
A cold and hungry kitten who accidentally hitched a 20-mile ride across Norfolk has been found alive. The kitten was thought to have got into a food delivery lorry's coupling system, the device that connects the trailer to the lorry, in Tucks
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A47 partially blocked after crash
Drivers faced delays on the A47 after a crash. Emergency services including fire were called to Brundall at around 7.45am on Tuesday. They had received reports of a collision on the westbound carriageway after Cucumber Lane. The road was
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Shock as burnt out vehicle found in woodland area
People have been left shocked after finding a burnt out car in a woodland area. The vehicle, which has been destroyed, was found in the Abbey Woods near Thetford on Friday, September 6. Abbey Woods in a small woodland area between the Abbey
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A delightful trip aboard railway memory lane
Today we are off on a train journey…from Melton Constable to Yarmouth Beach…calling at Corpusty & Saxthorpe, Aylsham, Felmingham, North Walsham and Horning. Then we arrive at Stalham, Catfield, Potter Heigham, Martham, Hemsby, Great Ormsby – there
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Apprentices who lost jobs when Norfolk firm went bust get new lifeline
Apprentices who lost their jobs when a Norfolk engineering firm went into administration have been taken on by another local company. Specialised Management Services (SMS)-Alderley, in Gorleston, went under in July leading to hundreds of job losses
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Market towns could suffer from school fee changes, warns Norfolk lord
Norfolk's market towns could suffer because of government changes which would raise private school fees, it has been claimed. County towns with major independent schools would be hit by the controversial changes, Conservative peer Lord Fuller has
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Council toilet terminators want to shut nearly half district's loos
Strong bladders could soon be needed in a market town as its only public toilet is to be shut as part of a raft of closures. North Norfolk District Council is considering fully or partially closing 40pc of its toilets in an effort to plug a growing
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Man, 68, self medicated with cocaine to ease toothache pain
A driver who failed a roadside drugs test claimed he had been rubbing cocaine on his gums to self-medicate for toothache. David Turner, 68, told officers he had used the drug to ease the "extraordinary" pain after having had 12 teeth removed.
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City Hall seeks to block millions of pounds for Norwich Western Link road
Leaders at Norwich City Council are ready to block millions of pounds from being used to help pay for the controversial £274m Western Link road. The Labour-run cabinet at City Hall is due to agree to reiterate its opposition to Norfolk County Council's
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Sale of six secret sites could see 1,300 new homes built (and net council £33m)
Six secret Norwich sites could be developed or sold off to get up to 1,350 new homes built, while pocketing the city council almost £33m. Norwich City Council's Labour-controlled cabinet will meet on Wednesday to discuss the future of the City
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Seaside town's food fest set to return with even more stalls and treats
A seaside town's seasonal food and drink festival is set to return this week. Hunstanton High Street will be filled by more than 30 stalls on Sunday. Mark Kacary, who is putting the finishing touches to the day with his wife Rosie, said there