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Local MP snipes at Rupert Lowe over his salary donations to charities
Norfolk's only Reform MP is facing a backlash from his local parliamentary colleagues over his decision to donate his monthly salary to charitable causes. Rupert Lowe, Great Yarmouth MP, has hit back at his critics after an anonymous Labour MP
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Convicted sex offender tried to become 'hands-on sex educator' to teen girl
A man with convictions for sexual offences tried to become a "hands-on sex educator" to a teenage schoolgirl, a court has heard. Lee Greenwood, 44, was involved in sexual communication online with someone he understood to be a 13-year-old girl.
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Relief as crumbling hospitals survive government review of rebuild schemes
Sighs of relief have been breathed after the fates of two crumbling hospitals were finally sealed. Doubts had been cast over projects to replace the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn and the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston in recent
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Mile-long illuminated trail returning to estate with new additions
Step into Christmas as an illuminated trail is returning to a Norfolk estate over the festive period. Luminate will take place in the Royal Parkland at Sandringham from November 21 to December 24 2024, with entry slots between 4.30pm and 8pm.
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Village Tea Room named Best Coffee Shop/Cafe at Food & Drink Awards
Heydon Village Tea Room, located near Aylsham, has been named winner of the Best Coffee Shop/Cafe award at the Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards 2024. Read on to find out more about the winning business and the finalists. A quintessential
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Teen scaffolder on bike was uninsured when he crashed into and killed dog walker
A speeding teenage motorcyclist who ploughed into and killed a woman as she was walking her dog was uninsured and had only 10 hours riding experience at the time, a court heard. CJ Fitt, 18, was riding a Yamaha 125 motorbike which hit Lucy Machin
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Death of 81-year-old man prompts search for family
The death of an 81-year-old man has prompted an appeal to find his next-of-kin. Peter John Howard, who lived at an address in Drayton, died on September 12. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Despite carrying
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Two taken to hospital after crash that closed A47 for six hours
Two people were taken to hospital after a crash that closed the A47 in both directions for eight hours. The car was heading towards Norwich in North Tuddenham, near Dereham, when it came off the road. READ MORE: Road closed for eight hours
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Last launderette in market town to close its doors
The last remaining launderette in Attleborough is set to close due to rising costs. The owner of The Lime Launderette in Exchange Street has announced the business will permanently close. The launderette's last day of trading will be this Sunday
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Heritage lifeboat to cause delays as its moved through north Norfolk
A heritage lifeboat is to cause delays in north Norfolk as it is moved across some of the county's busiest roads. The lifeboat spanning 70 feet is leaving Cromer lifeboat museum as it makes its way south. READ MORE: Village faces disruption
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Farm hedges and field margins are vital for nature recovery, conference told
The crucial importance of field margins and hedgerows for wildlife were discussed with Norfolk farmers - along with the government grants which could help unlock their potential. The second annual North Norfolk Coastal Group (NNCG) conference at
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Luxury cruise ship docks in Great Yarmouth
A luxury cruise ship has docked in Great Yarmouth as part of a 14-day trip. The Seabourn Sojourn docked just before 7am this morning. The ship is 650ft long and 84ft wide with 229 suites and 11 decks. Guests were entertained by the sea
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Pumpkin House returning with more varieties and spooky maize maze
The Pumpkin House will be back open this Halloween and it will be bigger and better than ever. It is located at Brookhill Farm in Thursford, near Fakenham, which is run by couple Victoria and Henry Cushing. Visitors will be able to go pumpkin
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The Norfolk town that says 'no' to Greggs
It is one of the country's best-known chains, following its relentless march through towns and cities the length and breadth of Britain. But has Greggs finally met its match... in Swaffham? Plans for a new store in the Norfolk market town have
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County braces for a week of rain after a wet forecast
The county is bracing for a week of wet weather as a storm is set to batter Norfolk with rain. With the last day of astronomical summer here on Sunday, the autumn weather has well and truly arrived. A storm looming from the Atlantic Ocean is
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'Lack of maturity’ sees teenagers spared jail over brutal attack
Two teenagers have been spared an immediate jail sentence over a violent attack on a man who was kicked and stamped on. Levi Cooke and Kyle Reeve, both 18, pleaded guilty to affray and using or threatening unlawful violence following the incident
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Norfolk couple own one of the world's rarest ice cream vans
A Norfolk couple have enjoyed sweet success at events in their ultra-rare ice cream van. During the pandemic, Justyn Goff and Sam Bishop, from Holt, decided that they wanted to run a business together. Then, in 2021, they came across a 1964
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Meet the local flooring business turning houses into homes
Find out how Dragonfly Flooring is providing exceptional service at a realistic price. Dragonfly Flooring Ltd is a local business that provides flooring solutions to Norfolk residents, landlords and builders. It supplies and fits carpet, vinyl,
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New look and dining concept for pub with rooms on Norfolk coast
A pub with rooms on the Norfolk coast has reopened with a new look and dining concept. East Anglian hospitality group Chestnut acquired The Chequers in Thornham in April. It reopened in July with couple Joe Outram and Emma Collison at the helm
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Family home in Cromer for sale at £575,000
A five-bedroom family home on the Norfolk coast in Cromer is for sale for offers in excess of £575,000. Bittern Rise has a comfortable and contemporary design throughout, according to selling agent Minors & Brady, who add that the home is designed
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Pub owner recognised for Outstanding Achievement at Food & Drink Awards
The owner/chef of an award-winning pub in south Norfolk has received an Outstanding Achievement Award at this year's Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards 2024. The Kings Head in Bawburgh has quietly become a beacon of culinary excellence and warm
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Girl taken to hospital after being hit by white van
A girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a van on a town road. The incident happened on Tuesday (September 17) when the white Peugeot Expert van collided with a child. After the incident in Loke Road, King's Lynn, the girl was taken
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Coastal group's 'irreplaceable' leader praised for uniting conservation efforts
A "driving force" who united the efforts of farmers and conservationists to boost Norfolk nature has won heartfelt plaudits after stepping down from his role. David Lyles is retiring as chairman of the North Norfolk Coastal Group (NNCG), a cluster
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Villagers cut-off by blockaded footpath fight for roaming rights
Along the east coast of Norfolk, two coastal villages a little more than one mile apart have been intimately linked since Anglo-Saxon settlers founded the communities a millennia ago. But for the past decade, a blockaded path has threatened this
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Bluetongue virus cases continue to surge on East of England livestock farms
The number of livestock farms hit by bluetongue virus in the last month has surpassed the levels seen during last winter's outbreak, according to government data. The potentially-fatal animal disease, which is spread by infected biting midges,
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Major blow as UEA given lowest ranking in university guide in almost 20 years
The troubled University of East Anglia has been handed a fresh blow after receiving its lowest ranking in a major league table in almost 20 years. The UEA has ranked 33rd in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide - an annually published
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Opinion: Stop wishy-washy language over disgusting human behaviour
Headlines this week have been full of "cover-ups" of horrendous human behaviour involving baby deaths and multiple rapes. It’s time soft and wishy-washy terminology like "cover up" was scrapped and replaced by what people guilty in all these disgusting
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Flood alerts issued for large stretch of Norfolk coast
People living in parts of Norfolk have been told to "be prepared" with flooding expected due to high tides. Flood alerts have been issued for a large stretch of the Norfolk coast running from Blakeney to King's Lynn. A flood alert has also
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Villagers fear conversion of 12 barns into homes will cause 'peril'
Villagers have failed to stall a project to turn a dozen historic barns into homes they fear will cause "perilous" conditions on the surrounding roads. Locals living in Briston attempted to block plans to turn the 12 structures on Manor Farm into
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Neil Featherby: Q&A with Norfolk ultra runner Ian Thomas ahead of Spartathlon
Regular readers of my weekly column will know that I also regularly like to write about people who I feel are inspirations to our sport of athletics and running, particularly those who also fly the flag for Norfolk. One such person who I have
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No decision on controversial new road until NEXT YEAR at earliest
The decision on whether to give permission for the controversial £274m Norwich Western Link road will not be made until next year, council bosses have confirmed. Norfolk County Council has asked its own planning committee to give the go-ahead for
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Linnets boosted by returnees for Hereford trip
King’s Lynn Town welcome back some of their big-hitters this weekend when they make the long trip to Hereford. Battling midfielder Cody Johnson is available after serving a one-game suspension, while the more senior heads of defender Greg Taylor
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Mark Armstrong: My 2024 Round Norfolk Relay experience
It’s 10.30pm and I’m standing at the boot of my car at Bungay Black Dog Running Club calmly getting everything I need to run stage 11 (Ditchingham to Scole) of the Round Norfolk Relay. I thought I had plenty of time. Then I could hear my
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Pampered beyond belief: First-time cruisers get taste of high life on the Aegean sea
More used to budget hostels, reporter Owen Sennitt gets his first taste of cruise life. On a week-long trip spent island hopping around the Aegean Sea, he quickly finds the delights of sailing the high seas hard to resist. I have seen panoramic
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Work under way at key waterway bottleneck blamed for flooding to 130 homes
A stream bottleneck that has been blamed as one of the key causes of floods in a Norfolk town is currently the focus of major engineering works. Blockages of Mill Stream, which flows through Besthorpe and Attleborough, is thought to have contributed
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More than 240 new homes to be built in Norfolk village
Two major housing schemes that will increase the size of a Broads village by almost a third have been given the go-ahead. The developments in Martham will see more than 240 homes constructed in the community of about 3,600 people. Broadland
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Man's death following 'unacceptable' surgery wait slammed by top minister
A Norwich man's five-month wait for kidney stone surgery before his death has been slammed as "unacceptable" by a top minister. David Curry died at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (N&N) on October 1 last year after developing sepsis following