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'It's been a great week for us' - Linnets boss
King's Lynn Town 2 Darlington 1 Adam Lakeland praised his King’s Lynn Town players after a tough week ended with a battling victory at The Walks. Lynn came through two FA Cup games against Worksop, edging through after a penalty shootout in
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A look back at the 700-year history of this award-winning village pub
It has served everyone from smugglers to royalty - here we take a look back at the 700-year history of The Rose and Crown in Snettisham. Tucked away in Old Church Road in the west Norfolk village, the award-winning pub, with its low beams and
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Crane inspires Linnets to victory
King’s Lynn Town 2 Darlington 1 Ross Crane inspired King’s Lynn Town to a come-from-behind victory in a match decided by a hat-trick errors. Both goalkeepers played their parts in the first-half goals – Crane the provider for Tommy Hughes -
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Sex offender confronted by paedophile hunters asked girl for naked pictures
A repeat sex offender confronted by paedophile hunters has been warned he faces a long prison sentence. Christopher Groom, 25, believed he was chatting to a 15-year-old but it was in fact a decoy account and he was later confronted at his home
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Apprentice celebrated for excellence in energy sector at education awards
Hayden Ling of Armultra Ltd has been named winner of the Apprentice of the Year award, sponsored by Apprenticeships Norfolk, at the EDP Norfolk Education Awards 2024. Having completed his three-year apprenticeship, Hayden Ling has exceeded all
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Norfolk holiday company taken over by national firm in seven-figure deal
A Norfolk holiday lettings company with a portfolio of seaside cottages, countryside barn conversions, city apartments and beach huts has been taken over by a national firm. Norfolk Holiday Properties, in Ber Street, Norwich, has been acquired
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'Chelsea-on-Sea' art gallery with 'no footfall' to be turned into home
A former art gallery in Norfolk's poshest village is set to be turned into a home. West Norfolk Council has agreed planning permission to convert the Grapevine Gallery at Burnham Market. A design and access statement said: "The proposed works
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Hundreds in Norfolk WILL get winter fuel payments after councils step in to help
Hundreds of Norfolk pensioners in danger of losing their winter fuel payments will now receive the money - after council bosses analysed data to identify people who should still get it. And council leaders say thousands more people across the county
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5 dogs abandoned as strays looking for homes in Norfolk
Here are five dogs found as strays who are now looking for their forever homes in Norfolk. The pooches were found by the Animal Warden Services and after being unclaimed are now up for adoption with PACT Animal Sanctuary. 1. Chester Chester
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Bid to build art deco hotel in coastal town faces fresh hurdle
Plans to build an art deco-style hotel in a coastal town are to face a fresh hurdle over the sale of the land where it will be built. Developers have already been given permission to create the 37-suite ‘apartment hotel’ next to Sheringham's Reef
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Parish council caught up in bitter row which has 'split entire village'
It is a row which has gripped Saxlingham Nethergate for years, with villagers arguing over a nearby glamping site which many claim has become a source of unbearable commotion, noise and annoyance. Now, the discord surrounding the Hill House venue
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7 of the best places to pick pumpkins in Norfolk
Halloween is just around the corner, so make the most of it and visit one of these pumpkin patches in Norfolk. The Pumpkin House in Thursford, pictured is co-owner Victoria Cushing (Image: Newsquest) 1. The Pumpkin House Where: Brookhill
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More than 800 water pollution incidents were not visited immediately
More than 800 water pollution incidents in Norfolk were not immediately responded to, new figures show. There were 1,194 water pollution incidents between 2018 and 2023, just 801 of which were visited immediately by Environment Agency staff.
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Bottleneck town could be made one-way to solve traffic woes
A Norfolk town increasingly burdened by congestion could be made one-way. Traffic in Loddon will be monitored to help determine whether a new system would improve woes in the high street, which is often constricted by parked cars. The road
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Homeowners vow to sell up and leave over plans for 27 new houses in village
People living in a Broads village have vowed to "sell up and leave" if plans for new homes are given the green light. Dozens of locals in Reedham have objected to proposals for a new development on their doorsteps, which they say will "destroy
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Take a magical mystery tour.... and discover when Gorleston was in Suffolk
Listen, do you want to know a secret? If so, join author Pete Goodrum on a magical history tour starting at Little Yarmouth and then Gorleston, in Suffolk. There have been a number of “Secret” books in recent times and this one is a fascinating
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Secondary school awarded for supporting students' mental health
Hethersett Academy has been named the winner of the Secondary School of the Year award at the EDP Norfolk Education Awards 2024. Rated outstanding by OFSTED, Hethersett Academy in Norwich is a school that embraces and supports everyone who walks
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Why is a council trying to discover who owns two patches of land?
A council is pleading with the public to help solve the mystery around who owns two pieces of land which could be needed for traffic schemes. Norfolk County Council is trying to establish who owns two sections of land; one at the Daniels Road roundabout
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Category judges announced for the East Anglian Book Awards 2024
Local writers, post-graduate students and teachers from the prestigious University of East Anglia (UEA) School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing and School of History are among those who will judge the submissions for the coveted East Anglian
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Young farmers raise £1,000 with epic canoeing marathon across the Broads
Norfolk young farmers have paddled 26 miles through the Broads in a gruelling canoeing marathon to raise money for charity. Four members of North Walsham Young Farmers' Club (YFC) made the 10-hour journey from Coltishall to Dilham, raising around
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Historic city bridge to remain closed for more than a year
A Victorian river crossing will remain closed for more than a year while work to replace it is under way. Norfolk County Council has been granted permission by City Hall to tear down the bridge at New Mills Yard in Norwich. It has already
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Coastal council to confirm location for more than 4,000 homes
A coastal council is set to decide where it hopes to build 4,350 homes, new schools and care homes in Norfolk. Great Yarmouth Borough Council's local plan, which details the proposed sites earmarked for development in the area, is due to be approved
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Norfolk vodka distillery signs with national wholesaler
A Norfolk distillery specialising in handcrafted vodka has signed a deal with a national wholesaler in the hopes of expanding beyond East Anglia. Wild Knight Distillery in Beachamwell, near Swaffham, has been distilling premium vodka designed to
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Former Norfolk mayor, 74, banned from visiting his MP as he is considered 'dangerous'
A 74-year-old former county councillor and mayor of Thetford was turned away from his local MP's constituency surgery event because he was considered "dangerous" and a "physical threat". Denis Crawford, who uses a walking stick, was blocked from
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Village post office could vanish after plans lodged to turn it into a home
Villagers could lose a post office after plans were submitted to change it into a home. The owners of the Coltishall store in Wroxham Road closed the business in 2021 after it became unprofitable. Steve and Elizabeth Haines had run the shop
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Stephen Cleeve: Racial abuse claim against Lynn fans was sour grapes
As usual it has been another busy week at King’s Lynn Town. We drew at Worksop in the FA Cup last Saturday, conceding an equaliser in the 98th minute, but did ourselves proud on Tuesday night when we beat our opponents on penalties, even though
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Almost £3m could be spent on new homes at former shoe factory site
Almost £3m could be spent to build 18 new homes on the site of a former shoe factory. Norfolk County Council is ready to spend the money on the properties in Norwich's Mousehold Lane, to provide housing for people who need extra support to live
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Future of former city tip uncertain as site remains empty
The future of a former city tip is uncertain as it remains empty more than a year after the last tenants closed up shop. The Swanton Road recycling centre in Mile Cross, previously the main one used by people in Norwich, closed its doors in 2021
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Firm unveils rebrand as it celebrates 20 years in business
A company has unveiled a rebrand to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Norwich-based Mattressman is marking its 20th year in business with a new logo, in-store look, and core messaging. The company has also launched new products from brands including
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Noise-cancelling headphones among £12,500 hospital charity spend
Noise-cancelling headphones and motorised trolleys are among the items purchased by a hospital charity. The QEHKL Charity has donated more than £12,500 to improve patient and staff experiences at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn.
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Woodforde's Brewery adds Lionheart to its core range of beers
A popular brewery has made a seasonal ale a permanent addition after summer sales were described as "roaring". Woodforde's Brewery has added Lionheart to its core range of beers. The seasonal ale, usually released to coincide with England's
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Norfolk man banned from contacting his own sister for five years after strangling her
A man who strangled a former partner and his sister when she had tried to come to the woman's aid went onto suffocate a new partner, a court has heard. Findlay Townsend, 21, put his arm around the throat of one partner as she tried to get up from