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Woman dies after three-car crash
A woman who was seriously injured in a three-car crash has died. The collision happened at 7.30pm on September 10 on the A148 at Sheringham and involved a black Vauxhall Corsa, a grey Audi Q3 and a blue Kia Niro. The driver of the Corsa, a
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Ian Clarke: Defenders can be a great form of attack for Norwich City
I need you to believe me when I say I came up with the theme for this week's column before the Watford game. In the run up to the visit of the Hornets, I had been a bit concerned about the lack of goals from the Canaries - and pondered on the lack
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Forensics team spotted at petrol station after burglary
Police officers including a forensics team were spotted at a petrol station today. They were called after reports of a burglary at the Shell garage in Creake Road, Fakenham, between 1.20am and 1.35am on Wednesday. People with information about
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'He's our hero' - 20-year-old saves four people from house fire
A man saved four people from a house fire after kicking down five doors during a moment of bravery. Ryley Dale, 20, from Terrington St Clement, took matters into his own hands when he saw a fire ripping through a building in King's Lynn on Sunday
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City firms in dramatic HMRC raid over tax relief fraud allegations
HMRC officers made a dramatic raid on a city-centre office block this week on the same day that 11 people were arrested at locations across the country on suspicion of tax relief fraud. Wearing black HMRC vests, officials from the tax authority
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Norfolk stepmum and son launching PINK fake tan with TikTok star
The stepmum and son behind a thriving Norfolk brand have teamed up with a TikTok star on an exciting new product. Lilli Gray, 32, and Cain Gray, 21, who live in West Lynn, started Grays in May 2022 and their playful 'Glowjob' tanning range launched
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Jealous boyfriend buried sex toy in garden in bizarre OnlyFans revenge attack
A jealous boyfriend smashed a sex toy belonging to his partner and buried it in her back garden after becoming convinced she was on OnlyFans. Nathan Page, 26, used a spade to cut the £60 vibrator in half before digging a hole to hide it in the
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Police concerned for welfare of missing 73-year-old woman
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 73-year-old from Downham Market. Mary White was last seen at her home address in Nelson Avenue at around 10pm on Tuesday. She is described as 5ft tall with shoulder-length grey hair. Her
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North Norfolk pub wins Pub/Bar of the Year at food and drink awards
A small village pub in Wighton, near Wells-next-the-sea, has won Pub/Bar of the Year, sponsored by The Gin Trap Inn, at the Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards 2024. The Carpenters Arms turns fantastic local produce into delicious dishes that
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Norfolk Parkrun named one of UK's best
The best Parkruns in the UK have been revealed with one route in Norfolk making the cut. Lucy Waterlow, author of The Ultimate Guide to Parkrun, has included Sheringham Park as one of the top 10 events in the country. The qualified athletics
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Man dies after medical episode on Norfolk Broads
A man has died after suffering a medical emergency on the Norfolk Broads. Emergency services were called to Bridge Road in Potter Heigham at 4.45pm on Tuesday and found a man in the water. A spokesman for Norfolk Constabulary said that despite
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Printing business owned by brothers who discovered Norfolk's Mary Rose in liquidation
A fourth-generation printing business owned by the brothers who discovered a 17th century royal shipwreck dubbed Norfolk’s Mary Rose has gone into liquidation. Barnwell Print, based in Aylsham and owned by avid divers Julian and Lincoln Barnwell
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1940s steam weekend returning in 2025 with dates announced
A two-day 1940s event on a heritage railway will return in 2025 as the dates are announced. Steam Back to the Forties took place last weekend along the North Norfolk Railway. More than 5,000 passengers travelled on historic steam trains along
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Heavy rain weather warning issued for Norfolk
Heavy rain might cause flooding and power cuts in Norfolk as the Met Office issues a warning. A yellow weather warning is in place on Thursday and Friday and covers the whole of Norfolk. The heavy rain is set to hit between 5pm on Thursday
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'Lapse of concentration' left 80m cargo ship wedged across river
A lapse of concentration may have led to a cargo ship colliding with the bank and ending up wedged across a tidal river. Timber vessel the Baltic Arrow ran aground in the River Nene near Wisbech on June 25. It echoed an incident in 2019, when
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Live updates as rail services disrupted across the region
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Man transitioning to live as a woman sent 'sickening' images on self-destructing app
A man transitioning to live as a woman shared "depraved" and "sickening" indecent images of children using an app where messages can self-destruct, a court has heard. Alfie Howe, 25, who has undergone transitioning surgery, had been a student in
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Cadbury discontinues chocolate in decision fans say has 'ruined Christmas'
Cadbury has confirmed it has discontinued a popular festive chocolate from its range just months out from Christmas 2024. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Freddos, Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs
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Norwich bar wins Front of House Experience award
A Norwich bar has received the Front of House Experience award, sponsored by Caistor Hall, at the Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards 2024. Bishop’s Dining Room & Wine Bar in Norwich offers a unique dining experience characterised by intimacy,
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Air ambulance called to school after student injured in PE lesson
The air ambulance was called to a Norfolk high school after a student was injured during a PE lesson. A child at Wymondham High School suffered a serious leg injury during their PE lesson on Tuesday. A letter sent home to parents from headteacher
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Actress and comedian to host EDP Business Awards 2024
An actress and comedian has been announced as the host of the EDP Business Awards 2024. The prestigious event, sponsored by Barclays Corporate Banking, is returning for its 35th year and it will take place on Thursday, November 28 at the Norfolk
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Norfolk contestant makes history in week one of Great British Bake Off
A contestant on Great British Bake Off from Norfolk made history in week one as the hit show returned to our screens last night. Illiyin Morrison from Norwich received one of Paul Hollywood's famous 'handshakes' less than 30 minutes into the show
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Number of rail services from Norwich cancelled
A number of rail services between Norwich and London have been cancelled this morning. Due to damaged overhead electric wires near Colchester, services from Norwich to the capital have been cancelled. According to the Greater Anglia live departures
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Zooprint for the future: Meet the CEO with a plan to save region's zoos
Since taking over as chief executive of the Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA), the charity which runs Banham Zoo and Africa Alive, Ian Bartlett has been working hard behind the scenes to get two of the region’s biggest zoos back on track.
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‘I’m no worse than Donald Trump’ threats-to-kill window cleaner tells court
A window cleaner who threatened to kill people in a town centre told the court “I’ve got as many convictions as Donald Trump”. In one of several outbursts from the dock, Richard Kebble said his record was no worse than the former US president.
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Plans for 'horrid old caravan' cause suspicion in Norfolk village
Plans to turn a caravan into a retreat for carers have caused a commotion in a Norfolk village amid suspicions of the motive behind the bid. Absolute Specialists, a company based in Huddersfield is currently attempting to use the site, known as
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A47 dualling update as officials say dry winter crucial for good progress
Highways chiefs say work to dual two sections of the A47 in Norfolk is going well - but a dry winter will be crucial to maintain the good progress. Long-awaited work to dual the road between Blofield and North Burlingham and from Easton to North
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Go-ahead to turn 'Chelsea-on-Sea' holiday lets into permanent homes
Two holiday lets in Norfolk's second homes hotspot can be turned into permanent homes. Michael Lynch-Bell has been given planning permission to change the use of the one-bed properties in a barn conversion on West Street, at North Creake, near
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'Small boat' Albanian jailed over cannabis find could face drugs factory charges
An Albanian who came to the UK on a small boat and was jailed after being found in a car with 15kg worth of drugs could yet face charges over the discovery of £275,000 worth of cannabis in Norwich, it has emerged. Elmas Vreka, 21, was in a white
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Jarrolds unveils plans to transform historic city landmark into 88-bedroom hotel
Jarrolds has unveiled plans to transform a historic Norwich landmark into a boutique hotel. The venerable Norfolk firm hope to turn St James Mill, near Whitefriars bridge, into an 88-bedroom hotel with views over the River Wensum. It would also