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Concern for missing man last seen week ago at town shop
Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who has gone missing from Weasenham, near Fakenham. Jim Harper, 55, was last seen in Roys of Dereham in Yaxham Road at 11.47am on Tuesday, September 17. Mr Harper is also known as Gene (Image:
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Norfolk destination named one of UK's 'loveliest autumn holidays'
A north Norfolk village has been named as one of the "loveliest autumn holidays to take in the UK" by a top travel magazine. Condé Nast Traveller recognised Holkham as one of the top staycation destinations in the UK this autumn. Highlighting
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All the scams for people in Norfolk to be aware of this week
Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards team has issued a number of warnings about new scams. Emails claiming to be from Spotify People have been reporting emails which claim to be from Spotify. The emails look convincing and feature
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Soap star spotted enjoying holiday in Norfolk
An award-winning soap star has been spotted enjoying a trip to Norfolk. James Farrar is best known for playing Sharon Watt's long-lost half-brother Zack Hudson in EastEnders. He joined the cast in 2021 and won Digital Spy's Best Soap Newcomer
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'You are not invincible' - Police to crack down on young drivers in Norfolk
Police have warned young drivers they "are not invincible" as they start a crackdown on driving offences. The warning comes as part of a campaign to crack down on crimes such as speeding, drink driving, using a phone while driving and not wearing
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Plans to increase town supermarket's service yard hours lodged
A planning application has revealed that a market town could have its Sainsbury's service yard hours increased. The plans could see the Sainsbury's on Bacton Road in North Walsham have its service times improved. The plans would see the service
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Road to close for £68k pavement project
A village road is set to close for six weeks while £68,000 resurfacing works are completed. Churchgate Street, in Southery, will be blocked to traffic from September 30 while the old, damaged pavement is removed and replaced. Access to properties
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Norfolk attraction scoops two prizes at national theme park awards
An outdoor adventure park in Norfolk won gold in two categories at the UK National Theme Park Awards. BeWILDerwood, which has sites in Norfolk and Cheshire, was named the best small theme park for toddlers and the best small theme park for customer
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Woman left with serious injuries after midnight crash
A woman has been left with serious injuries after being freed from her car following a crash. The collision happened shortly before midnight on Sunday in Attleborough Road in Hingham. Three fire crews were also called out to the town and managed
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Family's plea for greater ADHD understanding following man's Castle Quarter death
The family of an "amazing, loving" man who took his own life have called for greater understanding of people living with ADHD during an inquest into his death. Lee Fuller was found unresponsive in the Castle Quarter car park on March 5 this year
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Taxi driver sexually assaulted woman at her home in Norwich
A taxi driver sexually assaulted a woman on her sofa after driving her home from London, a court has heard. Julkifal Ali Khan, 44, had given the woman - who cannot be named for legal reasons - a lift back from capital before he went into her home
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Wighton cheese producer wins Field to Fork award
Mrs Temple’s Cheese, a cheese producer in Wighton, has been named winner of the Field to Fork award, sponsored by City College Norfolk, at the Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards 2024. Mrs Temple’s Cheese is an iconic Norfolk brand and the producer
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Test drives launched for new Alfa Romeo Junior EV
The team at Motorvogue Alfa Romeo in Norwich is arranging test drives in the Italian car maker's first EV, the Alfa Romeo Junior. The Junior brings a sporty vibe to the bulging segment for lower mid-sized electrified crossovers. This model couldn't
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Charles III faces king-sized council tax rise at Sandringham
Charles III looks set to face a king-sized council tax rise when new charges for second home owners are introduced. For the monarch's bill for Sandringham House in Norfolk is set to increase by more than £4,000 when new rules come into force next
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New Norwich shows going on sale including Strictly star and hit musical
From a Strictly star to a hit musical, these shows at Norwich Theatre venues go on sale in September 2024. Tickets go on general sale on the last Friday of each month, which next falls on September 27. They are available for Ambassadors, Corporate
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Liz Truss makes video to insist 'damaging' mini-budget would have made Britain better
Former prime minister Liz Truss has made a three-and-a-half minute video to claim the British economy would be in better shape if her controversial mini-budget had not been scrapped. The former South West Norfolk Conservative MP released the video
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Man in his 70s taken to hospital after three-car crash
A man in his 70s has been left seriously injured after a three-car crash in Thetford. Police were called at 10.22am on Saturday following the collision in London Road near the junction at Caxton Way. A white Mercedes van driving towards the
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Midnight rescue sees lifeboat bring man ashore after severe allergic reaction
A lifeboat was sent out late at night to bring a man ashore after he suffered a severe allergic reaction while working at sea. The man was on the 4 Winds, a supply vessel which serves rigs and windfarm facilities, when he fell ill. The Caister
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7 of the best unsung villages to visit in Norfolk
Norfolk is known for its quaint towns and villages that attract tourists from across the UK, but there are some that remain hidden gems. There are plenty of spots for a day trip where you can escape the crowds and explore some new locations.
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'We do talk about work a lot' - meet the family with FIVE members in the fire service
Firefighting is well and truly a family affair for the Powell family - as a teenager became its fifth member to sign up for the life-saving service. George Powell, 18, joins his older brothers Harry and Joe, his father Robert and his sister-in-law
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Chart-topping band announced for Forest Live 2025
A chart-topping band is the first act to be announced for an outdoor concert series in Thetford Forest. Forest Live returns in summer 2025 and it takes place in woodland locations across the country. This includes four or five concerts every
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Free entry fireworks display with street food coming to quay
A free entry fireworks display is back in north Norfolk this autumn and there will be a whole host of attractions. The annual 'end of season' event takes place on the Carnser Car Park at Blakeney Quay. It is organised by Blakeney Parish Council
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Weather warning TODAY as county faces a day of downpours
People across Norfolk have been warned of disruption as the county faces a day of downpours. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 00.01am until 11.59pm today. After a clearer start to the day, rainfall is expected to
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Soaps and spills draw crowds to seaside town's whacky races
Soaps and spills drew thousands to a coastal town for its madcap whacky races. Almost 60 home-made karts took part in the event at Hunstanton on Sunday. Lee Torrice, from team Over A Pint, crosses the finishing line (Image: Chris Bishop)
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New headmaster starts dream role at city school
Town Close, an independent prep school in Norwich, has welcomed Nick Tiley-Nunn as its new headmaster. Nick joins Town Close with a wealth of educational and headship experience, most recently as head of Ashford Prep School in Kent. He is also
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Convicted Norfolk sex offender wanted 'teen girl' to watch Harry Potter with him
A convicted sex offender suggested he and a teenage girl - who turned out to be an adult decoy - watch Harry Potter before embarking on a sexual relationship, a court has heard. Sean Denniston, who has a previous conviction for a child sex offence
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First menus revealed for Norfolk Restaurant Week with big savings
The first batch of menus has been revealed for Norfolk Restaurant Week 2024. The annual event returns from November 4 to 8 and 11 to 15 2024, with around 60 participating venues across the county. They will all offer great value set menus,
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The school inspiring the next generation
Barney Rimmer, headmaster at Wisbech Grammar School, sets out his aspirations for the next five years. As we approach a milestone 650-year anniversary of our school, I am privileged to share our vision, Aspire 2029. The plan encapsulates our aspirations
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Driver high on cocaine and ketamine faces being banned for up to FIVE years
A drug driver faces being banned for up to five years after being caught high on cocaine and ketamine. Carl Hewit, 32, was arrested at the wheel of a Honda Civic after he pulled up in a car park on the B1150 North Walsham Road in the early hours
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Caistor Hall chef wins Norfolk Food & Drink Award
Mark Poynton of Caistor Hall has been named winner of the Best Chef award, sponsored by Motorvogue, at the Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards 2024. Mark started out in catering as a waiter, then a chef. He spent eight-and-a-half years
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Suspected drunk driver ploughed BMW into traffic lights fleeing from police
A driver from Norwich who crashed into traffic lights after driving on the wrong side of the road has been disqualified. Luke Roberts, 41, was at the wheel of a BMW when he attempted to flee from police in Cambridge. Officers on patrol in
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Crash on A47 causes long delays and gridlocked traffic
A crash on the A47 was causing long delays for drivers heading into the city this morning. The collision happened at the busy Brundall roundabout, near the McDonalds, at around 7.45am. READ MORE: Part of A11 closed after two-vehicle crash
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Campaigners lodge complaint against CQC over NHS trust's boosted rating
Furious campaigners have lodged a formal complaint against care regulators who boosted the rating of the region's troubled mental health trust. The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust saw its rating upgraded from inadequate to requires improvement
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80s megastar revealed as first headliner for Latitude 2025
An award-winning 80s megastar has been announced as the first headliner for Latitude 2025. Sting will perform on the main stage at the music and arts festival when it returns to Henham Park in Suffolk from July 24 to 27 next year. Sting are
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Let's all be inspired by the 'super agers' to stay fit and well
I’ve been doing some extra research on positive ageing this week as I’m writing a book on the subject, and I thought I’d share some of it. The first thing is that there are a lot of us. In the last four decades, the number of people over 50
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Block of flats remains cordoned off as murder probe continues
A large police cordon remains in place after a man was found dead in Norwich. Emergency services were called to reports that a man had been stabbed at a property in Lefroy Road, in Mile Cross at about 10.40pm on Saturday. On arrival, officers
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How I turned a cable spool into a giant toadstool for my garden
A keen photographer has turned an old cable reel into a giant toadstool to attract wildlife into her garden. Julie Smart from Grimston, near King's Lynn, was given the wooden spool by a friend. She spent around £30 on paint and materials to
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Open all hours prescription dispenser plan revealed for village surgery
A village's surgery could soon have a new prescription dispenser where patients can collection their medication 24/7. Watlington Medical Centre, near King's Lynn, has applied for planning permission to put a Pharmabox24 at its surgery on Rowan
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Spending on City Hall's temporary staff TRIPLES in four years
Questions about the use of funds at City Hall have been raised after it was revealed that spending on temporary staff has more than trebled in recent years. New figures show Norwich City Council has spent £5m on freelance or agency workers over