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David Hannant: Preston comeback proves just how much Thorup has already achieved
City's 2-2 draw at Preston just happened to be on my birthday - I'm not planning on talking numbers but without giving too much away, I've had more of them than our current head coach. So when the hosts raced into a two-goal lead with just 12 minutes
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Norwich woman died after backwards fall in private hospital
A retired nursery teacher died after suffering a backwards fall in a private hospital while recovering from a knee replacement operation, an inquest has heard. Tamsin Woolsey-Brown, known as Tam, died in June last year at the age of 78. She died
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'The battle of Smeeth Bank' - horse riders fight to use 200-year-old path
A national charity is fighting for horse riders to be able to use a path in the Fens after a water board launched an attempt to block people from using it. The British Horse Society is battling for the route known as Smeeth Bank, which links the
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Jury see footage of murder accused telling police 'I killed her'
Jurors have been shown footage of the moment a man accused of murder seems to confess to killing his partner. Adam Barnard, 41, had been in a "volatile" relationship with Tara Kershaw, 33, for about a year before her body was found at a property
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Man spared jail over months of ‘vile’ attacks on UEA student
A man who repeatedly assaulted a UEA student in a terrifying series of incidents over a three month period has been spared prison. Edward Kemmann-Lane, 22, subjected the young woman to serious and prolonged physical attacks, including strangling
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Man accused over woman's miscarriage denies inserting medication
A man accused of trying to cause a woman to have a miscarriage by inserting medication into her has told a jury he did not do it. Stuart Worby, 40, has gone on trial together with Wayne Finney, 41, accused of offences said to have made the woman
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Shop manager, 33, who drowned in river Wensum named
An inquest has opened into the death of a man in his thirties whose body was found in the river Wensum earlier this year. Luke Featherstone, a shop manager who lived in Mile Cross, died on April 9 this year at the age of 33. An inquest into
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Stalker jailed after pressuring ex-girlfriend to stop legal action
A stalker has been jailed after pressurising his victim into stopping legal action. John Cassidy, of Oak Drive, Outwell, started stalking his former partner after their break-up in May 2023. The 69-year-old would show up at her house in Huntington
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The best payout online casinos in the UK
Archie Williamson, iGaming specialist at Atlas SEO, reveals his top picks for online casino return-to-player (RTP) rates. The best payout online casinos in the UK offer a variety of thrilling games, enhanced user gaming experience, comply with
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Illuminated steam train for adults returning to Norfolk railway
Take a nostalgic trip by steam as the Noel Night Train is returning to Norfolk in 2024. While a lot of Christmas experiences are aimed at children, this event at the Bure Valley Railway is for adults. It will run on two consecutive Fridays
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Warning as 'missing' 14-year-old girl Facebook phishing scam plagues Norfolk
Locals are being warned to avoid a Facebook scam which uses an image of a 'missing' teenager to steal their personal information. Hannah Green, 14, has reportedly gone 'missing' from Norfolk - except she never did and the post only exists to help
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Norfolk town to grow by 30pc after huge new development approved
A Norfolk town is set to expand by nearly 30pc following the approval of a huge new housing scheme. South Norfolk Council has given the green light for Orbit Homes to build 162 properties off Spirketts Lane in Harleston. There has been strong
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Four tourist attractions in Norfolk win prestigious awards
Four tourist attractions in Norfolk have picked up prizes at a prestigious awards ceremony. VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2023-2024 recognise excellence within the tourism sector and include five categories – Welcome, Quality
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Parish councillor, 56, killed in motorcycle tragedy
A parish councillor, father and husband who was "widely involved with village life" has died following a motorcycle crash. Kevin Love, 56, was riding a green Kawasaki motorbike on the A1066 at Brettenham, near Thetford, when the vehicle left the
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Cars crash into hedge after oil spill on road
There were delays after three cars crashed near Wymondham this morning. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Hingham Road, at Hackford, just before 7.30am. They had received reports that one car had left the road and collided with
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Garage worker broke barmaid’s nose in pub dispute
A man punched a barmaid, breaking her nose, during a drunken dispute in a popular town centre pub. Michael Newell, 64, lashed out during an incident at the historic timber-framed Cross Keys pub in Wymondham on June 10 2023. The car repair
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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Man in hospital after air ambulance called to serious crash
A man has been taken to hospital after an air ambulance was called to a serious crash near Thetford. Emergency services were called to the A1066 in Brettenham at about 8.30pm on Tuesday following reports that a car had left the road and entered
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Plans for seven 'good-sized' homes in village turned down
Plans for seven new "good-sized" village homes have been turned down. Fern Homes applied to build a mix of four and three-bedroom properties in Guyhirn, near Wisbech. But Wisbech St Mary Parish Council opposed the plans, saying they would lead
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Drivers report 45-minute delays on A47
Drivers faced delays of up to 45 minutes on the A47 this morning. The queues were due to an obstruction on the eastbound carriageway at the A1075 Tavern Lane, near Dereham. According to the AA Traffic Map, the road was closed and a diversion
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East Anglia named as top 10 world region to visit in 2025
Lonely Planet has revealed its top destinations to visit next year, with East Anglia clinching a coveted place in the limelight. With the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025, the travel guide has named the region among its 30 global
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Council watchdog turmoil as senior officer dismissed for "gross misconduct"
It's an organisation that most local councils rely on for advice when they face troubles and disputes. But the Norfolk Association of Local Councils (NALC) appears to be experiencing its own turmoil after a senior officer's dismissal for "gross
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Opinion: Expect increases to capital taxation in the Budget
Capital gains tax seems certain to be more onerous after the forthcoming Budget says Mary Schofield, tax partner at chartered accountants and financial planners Lovewell Blake. While no-one can predict exactly what will be in chancellor Rachel
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How a 'draconian' water shortage zone is crippling business in the region
Businesses in a water shortage zone in East Anglia have been banned from expanding, with some forced to move or even shut up shop for good. Firms in an area of central Suffolk known as the Hartismere Water Resource Zone have been told by Essex
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Plans for village school extension amid rising SEND demand
Plans have been lodged for an extension to a Norfolk village school, in response to rising demand for places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Norfolk County Council wants to create a 16-place early interventions
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Teen driver who filmed himself at the wheel left woman paralysed in A47 crash
A teenage driver filmed himself driving without his hands on the wheel moments before causing a crash that left a mother paralysed from the neck down. George Taylor, 19, drove into the back of the woman's car on the A47 without slowing down, after
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Man 'who looks more like accountant than drug dealer' grew cannabis in village hall
A builder who grew cannabis in a former village hall in a tiny Norfolk hamlet claimed he did so because he paid over the odds for the property and needed to help finance its renovation. Zhiqiang Zhuang, 48, was found by police hiding under bin
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Banned football fan spotted at Carrow Road match
A Canaries supporter was spotted in the stands at Carrow Road despite being banned from all football matches for six years. Sam Burgess, 32, admitted attending the Carabao Cup game between Norwich City and Stevenage because he was “missing
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MP pledges to fight for better buses after landing transport role
One of Norfolk's MPs has been elected to a government committee which scrutinises decisions over transport and said he will use his new role to fight for better buses in the county. Steffan Aquarone, Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, has been
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The Future is Earth 2024 conference to be held in Norfolk
A conference celebrating sustainable building materials is set to take place in Norfolk. The Future is Earth event - which is marking its 30th anniversary - will be held at the Gamekeeper in Old Buckenham on November 28. It will explore the
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Parents encouraged to play with children in hospital
A hospital is encouraging parents to play with their children while they are receiving care as patients. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn is emphasising the importance of play as part of children's care during National Play in Healthcare
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Hospital Radio Lynn in King's Lynn looking for new volunteers
Hospital Radio Lynn is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the station, which began servicing patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on April 17, 1974, is on the lookout for new volunteers to join its team. Hospital
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Two Thetford schools to receive free fruit and veg from Tesco
Two schools will receive fruit and veg from Tesco every day. The Bishop's CE Primary Academy and Pinetree School in Thetford will benefit from the supermarket's new £4 million scheme, Tesco Fruit & Veg for Schools. This scheme, developed in