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Hmami helps Linnets to away victory
Oxford City 1 King’s Lynn Town 3 Josh Hmami scored his second goal within the space of three days to help King’s Lynn Town on their way to victory. The Linnets are now five unbeaten away from home in National League North. They went ahead
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Norfolk named one of the best places in the UK for a staycation
When it comes to a trip away many turn to the European hotspots of Spain, Italy and Greece - but do we overlook the beauty on our doorstep? The Times has been curating its picks for the top 12 best trips within the UK with Nelson's County being
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Bistro up for sale less than a year after launch
A bistro in Watton has been put up for sale after less than a year in business. Bozena Zaporowska launched BeeStro in the town's High Street in January and she has been serving breakfasts, light lunches and sweet treats to a loyal group of locals
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Man accused of causing miscarriage was 'pestering' co-accused to get drugs
A man accused over a forced miscarriage has told police his co-accused became a "pest" in asking him to get abortion medication, a court has heard. Wayne Finney, 41, and Stuart Worby, 40, have gone on trial accused of offences said to have caused
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Thatch cottage destroyed in fire to be replaced by sprawling 'American ranch'
A family whose quaint home was destroyed in a fire have been granted permission to build an "American ranch-style" property in its place. Rob and Emma Reeve say they "lost everything" in the blaze last autumn that tore through their family home
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Woman charged with strangulation and assault after two taken to hospital
A woman has been charged after two people were taken to hospital following a violent incident in King's Lynn. Officers were called to Hillington Square shortly after 9.15am on Monday after receiving reports of an altercation. The road was closed
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Man arrested after riding e-bike capable of 60mph on busy footpath
A man in his 20s was arrested after being caught riding an electric bike capable of doing more than 60mph on a path. West Norfolk Police were on patrol near St Nicholas Retail Park in King's Lynn on Monday when they spotted the bike being driven
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Hunt workers lose appeal against illegal fox hunting convictions
Two men found guilty of illegal fox hunting after hounds ripped a fox apart in a family garden have lost an appeal against their convictions. Huntsman Edward Bell, 31, and his assistant Adam Egginton, 23, members of the West Norfolk Hunt, were
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Farmers fear a 'catastrophic betrayal' over inheritance tax reliefs
East Anglia's farming leaders have warned the government that scrapping inheritance tax reliefs could be "catastrophic" for family farms. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to present her first budget to parliament on October 30. And speculation
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Parts of the A47 to close for £250m project
Parts of the A47 between Norwich and Dereham will close this week for a £250m project. The five-and-a-half-mile stretch between Easton and North Tuddenham is undergoing dualling work that began on August 19 and will last for the next three years
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50 new homes to be built on former allotment site
Plans for 56 new homes at a former allotment site in a Norfolk town are finally set to go ahead after years of hurdles. Breckland Council has approved an application for a development off New Sporle Road in Swaffham, bringing an end to a long-running
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One person taken to hospital after crash blocks A47
One person was taken to hospital after a crash which blocked the A47 overnight. Emergency services were called to the major road at Sporle, near Swaffham, just after midnight on Tuesday. They had received reports that two vehicles had collided
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Car damaged after sugar beet falls from lorry
A country road was partially blocked this morning after a car was struck by sugar beet that fell from a lorry. The incident happened at approximately 10am near Lingwood. The victim was driving along Blofield Road when the beet fell from the
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Revolutionary soil health sensor wins national prize at British Farming Awards
A Norfolk-based soil health pioneer has been named Agri-tech Innovator of the Year at the 2024 British Farming Awards. PES Technologies, based in Diss, has developed a sensor system which can "smell" a soil's biological signature, allowing farmers
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Flood alert for Norfolk Broads due to tidal water moving up the rivers
A flood alert has been issued for the Norfolk Broads after fears tidal waters could cause issues to the river system. This morning the Environment Agency issued the alert for areas near the Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne - covering much of the Broads
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Antiques fair relaunching at venue with celebrity guest
A popular antiques event is returning to a Norfolk venue after several years away. Lomax Antiques Fairs is a family-run business that was taken over in 2023 by Anthony Keer, his wife and their four sons. The previous owner ran an event at Langley
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Six stray puppies rescued after being found in 'appalling condition'
Six stray puppies are being cared for after being discovered in an "appalling condition". The Spaniel-type dogs were rescued from the Beccles area earlier this month by the Norfolk Dog Warden service. "Sadly, the puppies were all found in
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Wymondham fireworks returning for 2024
Wymondham's 'We Love Fireworks' display will return to the town's rugby club on November 8. Gates for the family-friendly event will open at 5pm, with a funfair, food vendors, bars, a DJ, and live music. Fireworks start at 8pm. Tickets
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Teen jailed after being caught with knife and cocaine in supermarket chase
An 18-year-old has been jailed after he was caught with knives and drugs during a chase through a town supermarket. Zak Paya, of no fixed address, was arrested on Thursday night after a foot chase through the Thetford shop. Following the incident
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Hamster saved from the claws of a cat by pub-goers finds forever home in Norfolk
A hamster that was saved from being mauled by a cat outside a pub has found her forever home in Norfolk. A group of pub-goers spotted the one-year-old rodent being chased down a busy road by a cat outside The Shakers in Harwich. They intervened
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Councillor accused of anti-Semitism says ban on Palestine protesters stirred up hate
A Green councillor accused of using anti-Semitic tropes has claimed his council 'sowed the seeds of hate' by calling the police on pro-Palestinian activists who disrupted a meeting. Gary Champion, a longstanding critic of Israel, attacked the response
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Nuisance neighbour back in court weeks after prison release
A Norwich man jailed for harassing his neighbours has appeared in court accused of breaching a restraining order just weeks after his release from prison. Michael Beckett, 66, faces two charges of shouting abuse and threats at his neighbours in
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Breakdown causes A47 Acle Straight standstill
A breakdown has caused a standstill on a major road. The incident happened at about 7.57am this morning when a car broke down eastbound on the A47 Acle Straight, near Vauxhall Holiday Park. According to witnesses, traffic was queuing for miles
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'International jewel thieves’ arrested in Norfolk over £50k haul
A pair of alleged international jewel thieves were arrested in Norfolk accused of a spate of audacious thefts totalling £50,000. Vadar-Ghimes Agafitei and Zinca Agafitei, both 46 and of Penge Road, London, are said to have stolen high-value items
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Heartless champagne Socialists are robbing our poor
It seems we have replaced a sleazy, greedy Tory Government with heartless, champagne Socialists who failed to mention that their manifesto pledge “10 Labour policies to change Britain” would include robbing pensioners of the winter fuel allowance.
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Work finally set to start on dangerous step on coastal footpath after TWO years
A dangerous step on the flagship Norfolk Coast Path is finally being repaired - after two years of debate over who is responsible for its upkeep. The parish council at Cley, near Holt, first reported the dangerous dip at the bottom of a flight
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Murder trial hears of victim's chilling 999 calls days before her death
A woman told police her boyfriend was going to kill her, days before her strangled body was found at her home, a court has heard. Tara Kershaw, 33, was discovered dead by police at her property in Princes Road, Great Yarmouth, after her partner
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The smell, the excitement and the Stars - your speedway memories
So many memories of the racing, the excitement, the friendships, the smiling faces…and the smell. The Stars were a part of so many lives. Thank you to everyone who got in touch following our story to mark 60 years since the Firs speedway stadium
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Campaigners' delight as they snap up woodland near one of Norfolk's 'natural wonders'
Acres of ancient Norfolk woodland, dating back to at least the 1600s, have been secured for the community to enjoy and for wildlife to thrive in. A specially-formed trust has bought 7.4 acres of woodland at Buckenham Wood, between Strumpshaw and
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Council considers exemptions to controversial car parking charges
A Norfolk council is considering exemptions to controversial parking fees amid fears about how small towns will be impacted. Breckland Council's cabinet recently voted in favour of introducing charges across the district amid increasing budget
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Fresh flak for National Trust over controversial visitor centre
The National Trust faces fresh flak over its controversial bid to build a new visitor centre beside a remote, unspoilt harbour. More than 400 people have objected to the organisation's plans to upgrade its facilities at Morston, near Holt.
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Keen footballer, 19, died after motorbike crash
A 19-year-old footballer with a "great sense of humour" died after his motorcycle collided with a van. Harvey Oaks was on his green Kawasaki in West Walton when it was involved in an accident with a Renault van at the junction of Wisbech Road and
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100 tonnes of debris cleared from town's streams (but flooding fears remain)
More than 100 tonnes of debris have been cleared from streams and ditches in a Norfolk town as efforts ramp up to avoid a repeat of devastating floods one year ago. A huge community effort in Attleborough has been under way to protect against floodwaters
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Upcoming waste charge change at Norfolk tips comes under fire
A challenge has been tabled over the controversial decision by councillors to change how it charges for trade waste to be disposed at Norfolk County Council tips. The Conservative-led council is changing how it charges businesses to get rid of
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University Centre West Anglia holds graduation ceremony
The University Centre West Anglia (UcWA) has celebrated the success of 96 graduates. The graduation ceremony, which took place on October 12, saw students from 17 higher education programmes gather at King's Lynn Minster in Saturday Market Place
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Rugby club introduces major programme of mental health support
A rugby club is prioritising the mental health of its players and supporters with a new programme. Wymondham Rugby Club's initiative includes mental health training across the entire club. Anita Coleman, from the club's wellbeing committee,