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Trendybabble scourge is mangling our mardles!
This basic but bountiful business of simple communication is now far too complicated and confused despite a vast array of helpful tools lined up to help along our information highway. Trouble is they don’t tell you how to say what you mean or mean
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5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week
From a new B&M store to a dog grooming salon, here is a round-up of five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week. 1. Roadworks in Great Yarmouth Drivers have been told to expect delays for the duration of the work (Image: Google
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'Dream home' with swimming pool and private woodland on sale for £900k
A five-bedroom home with a heated swimming pool and surrounded by private woodland has hit the market. The property in Rectory Lane, Poringland, costs a pretty penny at £900,000 but for the price it includes a separate one-bedroom annexe on the
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Go-ahead for 200-year-old listed terrace house to be turned into flats
The go-ahead has been given for a 200-year-old listed townhouse to be turned into flats. West Norfolk Council has agreed planning permission to convert the building on London Road in King's Lynn. A design statement said: "The applicant wishes
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New warning signs to detect rising water levels on road where drivers get caught out
Plans have been drawn up for new signs warning of flooding on the road leading to a picturesque beach. But officials say while they can warn people, they can't stop them using the route or queuing during high-risk tides. Beach Road, which leads
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Leisure resort given go-ahead for expansion scheme
A seaside leisure resort has been given the go-ahead for a new office block and caravan showroom. Searles Leisure Resort has been given planning permission to demolish a bungalow on South Beach Road at Hunstanton and redevelop the site. It
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Norfolk water treatment company acquired by rapidly expanding Scottish firm
A leading water treatment company in Norfolk has been acquired by a rapidly expanding Scottish firm. Aquazone, based in Great Yarmouth, has been a supplier of products servicing the UK's water and utilities market since 1995. But now RSE,
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Fears derelict cottage will be knocked down and replaced with holiday let
A traditional Norfolk flint cottage can be demolished to make way for a larger home - despite fears it could become a holiday let. Camilla Carter has been given planning permission to replace the derelict property on the Docking Road on the outskirts
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Mother vows lessons must be learned after daughter's tragic death
Mother-of-four Katie Madden took her own life at the age of 32. In the wake of her death a senior coroner issued a damning report into the services meant to look after her. DONNA-LOUISE BISHOP speaks with Katie's mother to see if lessons have been
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New flats scheme unveiled for sandwich chain store
Two new flats could be created above a town centre takeaway. Developers have applied for planning permission for the two two-bed apartments above Subway, on the High Street in King's Lynn. A design statement said: "The proposed residential
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Cost of expanding school to cope with new homes set to soar
The cost of a major expansion at a Norfolk school, to cope with soaring numbers of new homes, has shot up by £2m just as plans are about to be lodged. Education chiefs at Norfolk County Council are on the brink of submitting plans for the latest
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Dipples jewellers teams up with Royal Norwich golf club
A city jewellers has joined forces with a golf and country club in a special partnership. Dipples is joining forces with Royal Norwich to provide offers and events for their members and customers. The jewellers, with showrooms in Norfolk and