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Wilson's late goal clinches big win for Linnets
Spennymoor 1 King's Lynn Town 2 King's Lynn Town's fine form continued on Tuesday night when they stretched their unbeaten National League North run to six games with a huge win in the north-east. The win takes Lynn into second place in the
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'Recharge' in technology-free historic Norfolk holiday homes
Step away from the buzz of modern life and embrace a technology-free retreat in a historic home. The Landmark Trust carefully restores at-risk historic buildings into comfortable, self-catered holiday lets. The charity has four properties
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Jury told to put emotions aside for forced-abortion plot verdicts
A jury has begun its deliberations in the trial of two men accused of planning to secretly administer abortion medication to a pregnant woman. Stuart Worby, 40, and Wayne Finney, 41, are on trial after a woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons
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Murder suspect accused of inventing seizure blackout while strangling partner
A man has been accused of making up claims he killed his partner after he blacked out during an epileptic seizure while restraining her. Adam Barnard, 41, denies the murder of Tara Kershaw, 33, who died as a result of compression of the neck in
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Wembley date for Walsh as he targets a huge title treble
Ryan Walsh will fight for three titles next month as he looks to become a two-weight champion. The 38-year-old from Cromer, who was a long-time holder of the British featherweight crown, will face Sam Noakes for his British and Commonwealth lightweight
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People warned to 'keep vehicles secure' after spate of thefts
People are being warned to keep their vehicles secure after tools were stolen from vans in King's Lynn. The thefts were reported in Carmelite Terrace and Whitefriars Terrace on Monday and are believed to have happened shortly after 9pm. A spokesman
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Police driving 'HGV tractor unit' catch 101 drivers in five days
More than 100 drivers were stopped in just five days as police officers drove a lorry in an attempt to find the "ideal vantage point" to catch criminals. Norfolk Constabulary's Operation Tramline involves officers driving "HGV tractor units" to
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Heartache as devoted mother of tragic teenager Maisie dies unexpectantly aged 52
A devoted mother who dedicated her life to caring for her daughter while inspiring others going through tough times has died. Dawn Lossau, from Spixworth, died unexpectedly on Sunday evening at the age of 52. She was the mother of Maisie Lossau
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'Mindless vandalism' leaves rugby pitch dug up and covered in dog poo
A rugby club has slammed "mindless vandalism" that has left its private pitches dug up and covered in dog poo. The damage happened at Beccles Rugby Club when a dog walker was spotted letting his dog deliberately dig a hole by one of the goalposts
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'I thought I was going to drown' - Locals left trapped by broken steps at beach
Beach-goers have been left trapped and fearing they will drown because of broken and rusty steps on a beach in a coastal town. The steps which have missing and broken segments are designed for beach-goers to cross the breakwater between Sheringham
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Teacher banned from classroom over sex assault allegations on junior colleagues
A former teacher at one of Norfolk's top schools has been banned from the profession over allegations he sexually assaulted two junior colleagues after a night out. Deane Anderton, a former Wymondham College teacher, has been indefinitely prohibited
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'Extremely rare' Beatrix Potter coin listed for £150k just £1 in Norfolk
A Beatrix Potter 50p coin that made headlines in Scotland after being listed for nearly £150,000 on eBay is up for grabs for just £1 in Norfolk. The shockingly expensive coin was minted in 2017 and features the Beatrix Potter character Benjamin
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See inside this Regency house in The Crescent, Norwich for sale at £1.2 million
A Regency property in a sought-after area of Norwich is up for sale for £1.2 million. Number 18 The Crescent is a Grade II listed end of terrace house, which was built by John Burn in 1825. Over the years, notable residents of properties
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You can park for free at these two Norfolk beaches from Friday
Visitors can look forward to free parking for the next four months at two Norfolk beaches. West Norfolk council does not charge drivers to use its car parks at Heacham, near Hunstanton, over the winter months. Visitors will not need to buy
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Man arrested after large police presence seen on outskirts of town
A man has been arrested after a large police presence was spotted on the outskirts of Wymondham. Officers were sent to the Suton Lane area at around 8.40pm on Monday after they had received reports concerned for the safety of an individual.
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Norfolk Broads farm shop named in UK's top spots for foodies
A Norfolk Broads farm shop has scooped a spot on a national list for supplying foodies with some of the best produce in the UK. The Times has been curating a guide of stores not to be missed for avid chefs with the Yare Valley Farm Shop in Surlingham
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Amazing drone images capture arrival of cargo ship with 'potentially explosive' load
These amazing drone images show the moment a damaged ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of potentially explosive fertilizers arrived at Great Yarmouth. The MV Ruby pulled into the town's Outer Harbour yesterday carrying ammonium nitrate, used for farming
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Speed limit reduction on A47 Acle Straight set for January
The speed limit on one of Norfolk's busiest roads is expected to be slashed within the next few months. National Highways wants to reduce the speed limit in the A47 between Great Yarmouth and Acle from 60mph to 50mph, saying it is needed to prevent
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Criminal justice system is 'failing' victims says county's police boss
Victims of crime in Norfolk have said they feel they are being failed by the criminal justice system that is putting their hopes of justice on hold, the county's police boss has said. Trials being delayed "time and again" is among the key concerns
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REVIEW: Monster Club returns to Norwich with fang-tastic show
Halloween is almost upon us and the ghouls as well as schools are out for some hell-raising half-term fun. Like the very best of Saturday night television in years gone by, the show is a hybrid of music, comedy and dance - with an added sprinkle
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Row worsens at council watchdog as president under attack
A divide over the dismissal of a senior officer for "gross misconduct" at a Norfolk council watchdog has deepened, after board members launched an extraordinary attack on the group's president. It follows professor Tim O'Riordan's intervention
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Police hunt for wanted man and woman on the run
Police are hunting for a wanted man and woman in connection with incidents in Norfolk and Essex. Matthew Ferguson, 36, and Jessica Dobbie, 27, are both wanted following incidents of theft and criminal damage in Hunstanton and Stoke-by-Nayland
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Man whose son died in hospital drug store tragedy drowns near village
A man whose son died after suffering neglect as a hospital patient has been found dead in a body of water less than two miles from his home. Benjamin Begley's body was found submerged off Pedham Road near the village of Pedham earlier this month
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'Pretty devastating' - Tools worth £24k stolen from furniture firm
A furniture maker has been left “devastated” after tools worth thousands of pounds were stolen in a raid. Jacob Valentine started The Grain Company near King's Lynn in 2020 and creates bespoke wooden tables as well as other pieces of furniture
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Noise cameras could be rolled out across Norfolk to deter 'boy racers'
New technology used to clamp down on 'boy racers' could be rolled out across the county following a successful trial in a coastal town. Sarah Taylor, police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said Norfolk Constabulary will now investigate installing
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PrimEvil 2024 review: Facing my fears at one of Norfolk's biggest Halloween event
One of Norfolk's scariest Halloween events has returned for 2024. Reviewer Emily-Rose Thompson decided to face her fears and leap into the unknown at PrimEvil's fright fest. I had never been before but armed with a friend who had, we decided to
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Deer left stuck in fence and covered in 'mass of blood' after dog attack
A muntjac deer was trapped in a fence and covered in "a mass of blood" after being attacked by three dogs. A witness, who does not want to be named, said the dogs were walking off-lead ahead of their owners at Felbrigg Estate when they lunged towards
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Mother-of-two dies just weeks after getting the all-clear from cancer
A "misunderstood" mother-of-two died just weeks after completing cancer treatment and being given the all-clear, an inquest has heard. Suzanne Dowdell, from Norwich, died in hospital in April this year having suffered a cardiac arrest at her home
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Bus fare caps rise to £3...but some Norfolk trips will stay just half that
People travelling on buses can expect to pay more after the government announced the £2 fare cap is to rise to £3 - but some trips in Norfolk will still cost you half of that. Prime minister Sir Kier Starmer has said the national capping measure
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Ethel was the original girl power pioneer - 100 years ago
For many years Chris Wright would pass Alderman Leach School in Great Yarmouth (now East Norfolk College) most working days and wonder just who he was? “I had not heard of him (most aldermen have been men) in my 70 years,” he said. Chris eventually
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What a tangled web we weave in our thoughts about spiders
Although much maligned, and often feared, spiders are an essential part of our natural world and indicators of a healthy environment, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan Spiders have actively fuelled fear and suspicion in
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Visually impaired pupils experience a taste of air travel
A group of pupils with visual impairments has been given a chance to experience the world of air travel. Students from Wensum Trust schools who are either blind or visually impaired were welcomed to KLM UK Engineering's training centre, as part
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Revealed: Road which may never be built costs taxpayers £27,000 a DAY
The controversial Norwich Western Link road has cost taxpayers £27,000 a day over the past year - even though it may never be built. New figures obtained by critics of the scheme have revealed that Norfolk County Council spent £9.7m on costs connected
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Banham Zoo opens new £27,000 tiger platform
A £27,000 tiger platform has been built at Banham Zoo for a trio of big cats to enjoy. The Amur tigers – Mishka and her two sons, Kash and Kumi – can now explore the addition to their home which was made possible due to a new corporate partnership
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Terror attack survivor who thought she would die refused to let it 'define' her life
It has become known as one of the most shocking atrocities of the past decade. When lone gunman Seifeddine Rezgui headed to the Tunisian resort at Port El Kantaou, no one could have predicted what was about to happen. Disguised as a tourist
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Haircuts, flu jabs and circus entertainment offered at event to help the homeless
A day to raise awareness of those living on our streets has been bolstered by a campaign to help rough sleepers on Norfolk's coast. The number of self-referrals from homeless people has increased following a collaboration between Norfolk and Suffolk
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Rugby club to host charity ball for motor neurone disease awareness
A fundraising ball for a rare condition affecting the brain and nerves is set to be held in north Norfolk. The Charity Ball, organised by Emma-Louise Boubaker, will take place at Holt Rugby Club on Friday, November 1. The sold-out event aims
