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Ian Clarke: Starting gun is fired as Norwich City's season really gets going
Norwich's head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup was all smiles as he pressed the starting hooter on the Run Norwich race on Sunday. It's an amazing event over 10km around the city's streets and almost 7,000 people finished. It was somewhat sobering
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70 restaurants across Norfolk offering discounts in November
Dine out for less as Norfolk Restaurant Week is back this autumn, with participating venues across the county. The annual event returns from November 4 to 8 and 11 to 15 2024 and there will be great value set menus on offer. There will be
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Fire crews battle tyre and wood blaze
Crews are tackled a tyre blaze in a village near Bungay. Firefighters were called out to Geldeston Road in Ellingham at 1.45pm on Wednesday following reports of a fire in the open. Three fire engines from Bungay, Beccles and Harleston were
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Vandals target Hemsby man who rescued house from clifftop
A homeowner battling coastal erosion has faced a fresh blow after his home was attacked by vandals. The incident comes just 18 months after Lance Martin's bungalow, which was teetering on the cliff edge at Hemsby, was successfully moved inland.
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Mystery over death of man found in Royal Mail uniform years after losing postman job
Mystery surrounds the death of a former Royal Mail worker who “went downhill” after losing his job as a postman. Paul Brown, of Cliff Hill in Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth, was found deceased inside his home on August 17. The 59-year-old
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Estate reveals Christmas programme including three-day market
From candlelight tours to a three-day Christmas market, a whole host of festive events are planned for the Holkham Estate. Holkham Hall in all its festive glory (Image: Holkham) 1. Holkham Hall by Candlelight When: Select dates from November
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Are these the 10 best places to live in Norfolk?
Lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos has released its list of the best places to live in Norfolk. The Muddy Stilettos website covers 28 counties across the UK, using insider knowledge to recommend the best restaurants, hotels, events, and more outside
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One giant leap towards BVLOS drone flights
A Norfolk-based commercial drone operator has moved a step closer to carrying out Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights. HexCam, which operates from Felthorpe Airfield, can now fly its drones up to 9km away from a remote pilot after
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7 of the biggest and best Oktoberfest events happening in Norfolk
Enjoy beers and bratwurst at these Oktoberfest 2024 events happening in Norfolk. This world-famous festival was first held in Germany in 1810 to celebrate the future King Ludwig I getting married. A huge Oktoberfest event takes place annually
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Farming leaders say a bigger £5.6bn budget is 'essential' for food security
Farming leaders said the government must raise the UK’s agricultural budget to £5.6bn a year in order to safeguard vital farm businesses and food security. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) used the annual Back British Farming Day to demand a “
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Plans for triple garage and annexe withdrawn over fears for trees and wildlife
Plans for a garage and annexe have been withdrawn over fears for trees and wildlife. A developer named in planning papers as B Tansley applied for planning permission for the new building at Ashwicken, near King's Lynn. Proposals included a
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Parents of murdered Norfolk teen join PM's new knife crime task force
The parents of a teen murdered in Norwich have been made part of a new knife crime task force, following a key meeting with the prime minister. Emma and Phil Dix attended Downing Street this week to tell Sir Kier Starmer more about how their son
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Woman in 80s taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash
Four people - including a woman in her 80s - were taken to hospital after a crash in north Norfolk. Police were called to the A148 at Bodham, near Upper Sheringham, just after 7.30pm on Tuesday. They had received reports of a collision involving
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New home care office to create up to 50 jobs in market town
A new care home branch is set to create up to 50 jobs in a north Norfolk market town. The company, which offers support to elderly people living at home, has opened a new office in Penfold Street in Aylsham. The firm already offers services
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Future of much-needed UEA dentistry school hangs in the balance
There is increasing doubt surrounding plans for a new dentistry school at the UEA as MPs enter talks with government officials. The university is keen to open a facility and supporters hope it would help end the county's 'dental desert' which
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Time to 'take the brakes off' natural gas drilling
The Southern North Sea (SNS) has consistently delivered natural gas to the UK for almost 60 years, unlocking 200-million-year-old formations that are under our sea and rich in naturally formed hydrocarbons, converting our prehistoric past into our
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Why not invest in the history of Norwich?
Andrew Haigh of Brown&Co looks at historic buildings that are ideal for purchase by investors. In a change from our usual market commentary, let’s look at some of the historic property freeholds we are selling on behalf of clients. Swan
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Drivers face 30 minute delays after crash on A47
Motorists faced long delays on the A47 following a two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the Acle Straight at 7.41am following reports of a collision on the Great Yarmouth-bound carriageway. Fire and ambulance crews also attended. The
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Plans for new self-build homes in coastal village turned down despite local support
Plans for eight new self-build homes have been turned down despite support from villagers. Heacham Land applied for outline permission to develop plots off School Road in the coastal village near Hunstanton. It came after similar proposals
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Every child must get creative experiences as part of their education
Children and young people across the country are now back to school after the summer break. Although it has been a while since I have been at school, I can distinctly remember the feeling of nervousness and excitement of what the new school year
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NHS bosses blamed as mental health charity forced to make huge cuts
NHS bosses have been blamed after the regional branch of a major mental health charity was forced to axe more than 20 of its staff and cut important services. Norfolk and Waveney Mind, which provides several funded support services, has "restructured
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'Father of Brexit' and former Norfolk MEP dies
Former East of England MEP Jeffrey Titford, who went on to lead the UK Independence Party and was dubbed 'the father of Brexit', has died. His family announced on Tuesday (September 10) that Mr Titford, who had cancer, had died at the age of 90
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The four-day week: future or failure?
A four-day working week could soon become the norm under government plans to strengthen flexible working rights. Compressed hours, allowing employees to work their contracted week's work in four days rather than five, will be included in Labour's
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Man drowns after crashing ride-on mower into pond while cutting grass
A man drowned after he crashed his ride-on lawnmower into his garden pond while cutting the grass. David Woodhouse, 69, became trapped under the vehicle after it toppled into the water feature at his home in Westfield, near Dereham. His wife