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Woman taken to hospital after hit and run crash
A woman was taken to hospital after being involved in a crash which saw another driver flee from the scene. A witness appeal has been launched following the collision which happened on Thursday at around midday on the A1065 in Weasenham St Peter
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Emergency services attend incident at Norfolk GP surgery
Emergency services attended an incident at a Norfolk GP surgery. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident in Aylsham at 3pm on Friday. A spokesman said: "We have crews from Aylsham, Reepham and Sprowston in attendance at
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Children to be taught in staff room as school reveals reopening plan
A city school which closed its doors to pupils this week after "urgent" issues with its ceiling were discovered has revealed its plan for reopening. Avenue Junior School in Norwich was forced to shut down for three days this week after emergency
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Work to build new roundabout to start next month
Work to build a new roundabout on the A148 will begin next month. It will be located on the Fakenham bypass and will provide access to the new Fakenham Urban Extension, which is set to bring 950 new homes, a primary school, a hotel and a community
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County lines phone operator sent out more than 3,000 bulk text messages to drug users
The operator of a county lines mobile phone sent out more than 3,000 bulk text messages to drug users from his home, a court has heard. Herbie Madina, 31, had been sending out the texts to offer cocaine and heroin for sale to users living in Norwich
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Unexploded device found on Norfolk beach
An unexploded device has been found on a beach in Norfolk. Police were called to Hemsby beach at 10.20am after a member of the public found the item on the shoreline. The area was blocked off and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal team have
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Hornsea 3 wind farm is developer's 'most ambitious project yet'
Luke Bridgman, managing director for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, discusses the scale of the project. At Ørsted, our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy. Climate change, nature loss and energy security are
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Sheep killed in suspected dog attack
A sheep has been killed in a suspected dog attack near Watton. Police are appealing for witnesses after the two sheep were attacked overnight between September 9 and September 10 in Shepherds Drove in Saham Toney. One of the sheep died while
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Norfolk museum to host free railway-themed event this weekend
A museum in north Norfolk is hosting a free railway-themed event this weekend. The Archive Resource Centre (ARC) in Coltishall has organised the event to celebrate Heritage Open Days and its recent national recognition. The museum, which is
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Northern Lights return for another display in Norfolk's skies
People in Norfolk have been treated to another spectacular Northern Lights display. The aurora borealis returned from around 8pm on Thursday and were visible into the early hours of Friday morning. Stargazers were able to see them through their
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Child suffers serious injuries after being knocked off bike
A child has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car. Police and ambulance crews were called to Lady Jane Grey Road in King's Lynn just before 5.30pm on Saturday. They had received reports that a black Kia Sportage had collided with
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Man pleads not guilty to causing serious injuries to a woman on Marriott's Way
A man is set to stand trial accused of assaulting a woman on a popular walking and cycling path in Norwich. Derry Bates, 44, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and committing an offence with intent to commit a
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Car catches fire after crash in market town
A car burst into flames following a crash in north Norfolk. Police were called to New Road, North Walsham, at 10.55am on Friday after reports of a two-vehicle collision close to the fire station and Post Office. One of the vehicles had caught
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Person dies following medical emergency at Morrisons
A person has died following a medical emergency at a supermarket in Diss. Emergency services were called to the incident at the Morrisons in Victoria Road shortly before 6.30pm on Thursday. A spokeswoman for the East of England Ambulance Service
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Tickets go on sale for illuminated trail at Norfolk estate
Tickets have gone on sale for an illuminated outdoor trail at a National Trust estate. Garden of Lights returns to the Blicking Estate, near Aylsham, from Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, December 15 2024. The event runs from 5pm to 8pm, with
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Four vehicles involved in crash on A47
Four vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A47. Police and ambulance crews were called to the Acle end of the Acle Straight at 10.37am. The road has not been blocked but a build-up of traffic is being reported in the area. The extent
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Police officer pleads guilty to drink driving
A former police officer from King's Lynn has pleaded guilty to drink driving. Tamsin Raines, 51, was a serving police officer when she was caught drink driving on June 20, 2024. She was pulled over during a routine traffic stop in Wereham while
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'Del Boy-like' entrepreneur, 30, found dead after friend raised alarm
An entrepreneur affectionally likened to Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses was found dead at a friend's home after she grew concerned about not hearing from him. Matthew Peart, known to his loved ones as Matty, was found deceased on April 8 this
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North Norfolk's best beach revealed
North Norfolk's best beach has been revealed after a public vote. West Runton was crowned this year's Battle of the Beaches winner after beating its runner-up Wells with 1,099 votes to 1,015. It also won in 2023 and came second in 2022.
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Man taken to hospital following motorbike crash
A man has been taken to hospital following a motorbike crash. The collision happened today at 8.50am at the junction of the A1067 Fakenham Road and Porter's Lane in Great Witchingham between a motorbike and a Land Rover. The A1067 was closed
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X-ray reveals 'heartbreaking' reason behind cat's runny nose
Carers were left shocked after discovering the "heartbreaking" reason behind a cat's runny nose. When 10-year-old Butler arrived at West Norfolk Cats Protection Centre in Downham Market he was suffering with severe gum disease and symptoms of
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Why East of England is leading the charge towards clean energy
East Anglia has established itself as one of the UK’s major energy generators and is perfectly placed to lead Labour’s mission to turn the country into a clean energy superpower. Keir Starmer’s Labour wants to double onshore wind, triple solar
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Norfolk housing entrepreneurs launch new firm selling quad bikes to farmers
A Norfolk family firm best known for building houses has launched a new business - selling all-terrain quad bikes and utility vehicles to farmers. Range and Road is the latest venture from the team behind Watton-based property company Abel Homes
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5 celebrity chefs who have filmed TV shows in Norfolk
These celebrity chefs have filmed TV shows in Norfolk in recent years and shined a light on local produce. 1. Ainsley Harriott Ainsley’s National Trust Cook Off, which aired on ITV earlier this year, ran for 10 episodes and three were filmed
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Unique ‘home of two halves’ for sale at £1.4 million guide
A detached home with a unique exterior combining Georgian and contemporary finishes is for sale in Brisley, near Dereham, at a guide price of £1.4 million. Chesham House could easily be described as a home of two halves – the property’s classic
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Norfolk hospital confirms ward closures as PM announces more care in community
Two wards are closing at a Norfolk hospital, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced wide-ranging NHS reforms including more patients being cared for in the community. The 30-bed Castleacre Ward has closed at the Queen Elizabeth hospital in King's
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Single-collector book auction will feature rare review and proof copies
Emily Ayson of Keys Auctioneers & Valuers previews a special single collection Books and Ephemera Sale which is taking place next week. The antiques business is multi-faceted, and to be regarded as serious, an auction house must offer expertise
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Autumn’s here - it's time for landlords to think about gas safety
Catherine Hunt, associate in the lettings department at Arnolds Keys, discusses the importance of gas safety in rental properties. Autumn: season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. But also, as the mercury starts to dip, the time of year when we
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Barratt and David Wilson Homes: Tips for first-time buyers
Alison Page, sales director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia, shares some advice for first-time buyers. Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. At Barratt and David Wilson Homes, we understand
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City Hall lodges objection and rules out financial support for Norwich Western Link
City Hall has said it will not financially support the £274m Western Link road, which is facing a huge funding deficit. The Labour-run cabinet at Norwich City Council has lodged an official objection with Norfolk County Council against the project
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A war cabinet-like approach is needed to fix the NHS
Tell us something we don’t know – the NHS is in crisis, will take at least eight years to fix and it can’t have more money. It’s not all about cash. It’s about an old creaking institution that is not fit for purpose and has needed root and branch
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Neil Featherby: What runners should do after a big event like Run Norwich
Run Norwich will have been the culmination of many people’s training for several weeks and even months. The more seasoned runners, who of course run and race regularly throughout each 12 months of the year, will already be thinking about their
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Mark Armstrong: Run Norwich - a timely reminder that running should be fun
Thank you, Run Norwich – I needed that. I’ve been feeling so tired both physically and mentally since the Helsinki Marathon and, in truth, I had been putting a bit too much pressure on myself to recover quickly. I was able to get back to
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New details reveal huge scale of development project in centre of Norwich
New details showing the scale of a huge redevelopment project in the centre of Norwich have been revealed. The Hotel Nelson in Norwich, opposite the train station, is set to be demolished and rebuilt along with dozens of new homes and student accommodation
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The Norfolk street with 27 different roadworks in just one year
Motorists using a busy Norfolk street have endured disruption from a staggering 27 separate sets of roadworks in the space of just a year. Station Road, a key road into Wymondham, has been closed repeatedly over the last 12 months as different
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Roadside pub up for sale for more than a year could become a home
A roadside pub which has been on the market for more than a year could become a home. The Jolly Brewers beside the A134 at Shouldham Thorpe, near King's Lynn, has been on the market since it closed more than 18 months ago. Agents have it listed
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Text scam targeting drivers by claiming they owe parking fines
Drivers in Norfolk are being targeted by phone scammers claiming they owe fines for using council car parks. A spokesman for West Norfolk Council, which operates car parks in King's Lynn, Hunstanton, Heacham and Burnham Market, said it had received
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PM 'still committed' to hospital rebuilds - but 2030 deadline in real doubt
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the new Labour government is still committed to rebuilding two crumbling Norfolk hospitals. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn and the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston are both set to be replaced