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Michelin-rated chef takes over at Norfolk pub
A Norfolk pub has a new chef patron and the menu will shine a spotlight on local seafood. Elliot Ketley is bringing his modern twist on classic cooking to The Lord Nelson in Burnham Thorpe, which is part of the Woodforde's Brewery portfolio.
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Man accused of attack that left another with 'serious injuries' claims self-defence
A Norwich man has appeared in court accused of carrying out an attack that left another man with serious injuries. Joel McDonough, 34, of Green Hills Road, pleaded not guilty at Norwich Magistrates’ Court to attacking the man with the intention
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Body found in search for missing pensioner
A body has been found in a town dock during the search for a missing 73-year-old woman. The discovery was made at Bentinck Dock in King's Lynn by a member of the public shortly before 11am on Thursday. Formal identification has yet to take
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Hollywood legend's Norfolk farmhouse put on the market for £1.95m
A traditional Norfolk farmhouse belonging to one of Britain's most successful actors has been placed on the market for £1.95m. Hawthorn House, located in the hamlet of Thurning in north Norfolk, was the home of the late actor Sir John Hurt.
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Unlicensed dog breeder who hid phone in microwave is fined
An unlicensed dog breeder who hid a phone in a microwave during a raid has been fined £4,000. Paulo Esteves, 62, previously of Elm High Road in Wisbech, pleaded guilty to one count of unlicensed dog breeding at King's Lynn Magistrates' Court following
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Wanted woman located but hunt for man continues
Police continue to hunt for a wanted man in connection to criminal incidents in Norfolk and Essex. Matthew Ferguson, 36, and a woman in her 20s were both wanted following theft and criminal damage incidents in Hunstanton and Stoke-by-Nayland in
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Norfolk rivers project could provide template for water resilience, report suggests
Collective action taken in Norfolk to secure future water supplies has been highlighted in a national report. The study - called Water: Building Resilience - uses a project run by Norfolk Rivers Trust (NRT) since 2012 to show how it has worked
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'Shambles' - Pharmacy sign vandalised amid opening hours row
Locals have taken to leaving angry messages on a closed sign at a pharmacy amid frustrations about the opening hours. The Well Pharmacy in The Street, Brundall, has been temporarily closed on several occasions throughout the past year - forcing
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'Bogeyman' film studies student who raped women as they slept jailed for 14 years
One of the three victims of a former film studies student, who has been jailed for 14 years for rape and sexual assault, said she now lives in constant fear of "a bogeyman". Connor Yaxley, 30, informed one of the women he attacked that he fantasied
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Clean & Green Awards 2025: Entries open for Project of the Year Award
Entries are now open for the Project of the Year Award, sponsored by Stowen Group, at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025. The Project of the Year award will recognise initiatives that have made a telling environmental impact. Kane Ford
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Cannabis plants worth ONE MILLION POUNDS found at industrial estate
Cannabis plants worth close to one million pounds have been discovered in a commercial unit. The cannabis factory was found by Operation Moonshot officers in Thetford on October 25. A cannabis factory has been found in Thetford (Image: Norfolk
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Get in the festive spirit at Sandringham Christmas fair
The Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food & Gift Fair returns this November. Mark Hulme from Living Heritage, the organiser of the event, tells us what to expect at this year’s event. We have a fabulous show in store for visitors this year at the Sandringham
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Air ambulance called to crash in north Norfolk village
An air ambulance was sent to the scene of a crash in north Norfolk this morning. Police, fire, ambulance and air ambulance crews were called to The Lane in Briston, near Thursford, just before 10.30am. They had received reports of a single-vehicle
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World War 1 tractors fetch record prices at rare farm sale in Norfolk
A remarkable collection ancient tractors set new world records as some of the oldest machines went under the hammer. last month. More than 100 machines from the private collection of the late Chris Leeder were auctioned at Woodgreen Farm South
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What to see in the sky in November: Meteor shower and SpaceX satellites
From the Leonid meteor shower to SpaceX satellites, here are some things to look out for in the sky this month. The Moon The moon's phases for November will come as follows: New moon: November 1 First quarter: November 9 Full Moon
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Margetts close to return for in-form Linnets
Leading scorer Jonny Margetts is closing on a return for a resurgent King’s Lynn Town side. Margetts suffered fractures in his second, third and fourth vertebrae in the home defeat to Curzon back in early September - the last time Lynn were beaten
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RAF base issues noise warning ahead of night-time training
Fighter pilots from RAF Marham will undertake night-time training next week. The airbase, near Swaffham, has warned people to expect noise until 11pm from Monday, November 4, until Thursday, November 7. Pilots from the 207 Sqn squadron will
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The Norfolk streets that won the Postcode Lottery in October
Were you one of the lucky winners in last month's Postcode Lottery? Postcode Lottery players in Norfolk carried on their lucky streak in October with seven postcodes winning a prize. In September, four postcodes won £1,000 each. This month's
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Norfolk Christmas market named one of UK's best
A Christmas market in Norfolk has been named one of the UK's best. The Independent included Holkham Hall in its ranking of the 12 best markets across the country. This year's event will run from Friday, December 13, until Sunday, December 15
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Date set for Norwich's Christmas boxing show
The now traditional pre-Christmas boxing show returns to Norwich next month. Mikie Webber-Kane, Roni Dean, Tommy Petchell, Callum Faherty and Eryk Ciureja will all step through the ropes at the Holiday Inn Norwich North on Sunday, December 8.
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People in Norfolk win more than £900k in Premium Bonds prize draw
People living in Norfolk have won more than £900,000 in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw. In total, 431 locals took home a share of £921,000, averaging £2,141 per person. One person bagged a whopping £100,000 while two scooped £50,000
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Town to get new monthly farmers' market
Locals in Attleborough will have another place to go shopping this weekend with the launch of a new farmers’ market. The new market, organised by Attleborough Town Council, will take place on the first Saturday of every month with the first one
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Estate acquires six caravan sites in takeover of family holiday park operator
The Holkham Estate has acquired six caravan parks along the Norfolk coast after taking over a family-owned holiday park operator. The estate has acquired caravan parks at Snettisham, Heacham, Holme-next-the-Sea, Brancaster and two sites at Thornham
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'I've lost everything' - Tyre firm run by three generations devastated by major blaze
The owner of a tyre business devastated by a major fire says he has lost everything in the blaze, including his late father's vintage car. Flames tore through Discount Tyres at Saddlebow, near King's Lynn, in the early hours of Friday. Fire
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Listed barn conversion with annexe for sale in Banham at £825,000
A Grade II listed barn conversion with a one-bedroom annexe is for sale in Banham at an asking price of £825,000. Described by selling agent Fine & Country as “an unusual and dramatic family home”, Mill Barn dates to the 17th century and occupies
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Local estate agent reflects on 50 years of service
Clive Hedges, manager at Arnolds Keys' Coastal Hub in Sheringham, reflects on 50 years of service for the estate agent. Regular readers of the EDP property supplement will have noticed that I celebrated something of a milestone last month: 50 years
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New award recognises businesses tackling their emissions
The East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 have launched, offering local businesses, organisations and community groups a chance to shout about their efforts to boost sustainability in our region. With categories covering a variety of areas, the
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Grammar school helps pupils to find their potential
Dr. Clare Lidbetter and Kate Bradley, heads of sixth form at Wisbech Grammar School, share insights on the experiences offered to pupils. At Wisbech Grammar School (WGS) sixth form, academic achievement and personal growth converge. Underpinned
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Residents put at risk of choking at 'inadequate' care home
A care home has been plunged into special measures amid fears its residents are at risk of choking on their food. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have downgraded Ashill Lodge care home following a recent assessment of its care
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Dozens of firefighters battle large blaze at tyre sales centre
Fire crews have been battling a blaze at a tyre sales centre in west Norfolk. The large fire broke out at Discount Tyres in Saddlebow, on the edge of King's Lynn, just after 4am on Friday. Firefighters from Kings Lynn, Fakenham, Terrington,
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A11 reopens after incident involving overturned lorry
The A11 has reopened after being blocked for almost 24 hours. The northbound carriageway was closed between Wymondham and the Thickthorn roundabout at around 6.45am on Thursday. A lorry carrying a fuel pump had overturned at Hethersett.
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Drivers must be regularly tested to save lives on our roads
No one could listen to bereaved mum Crystal Owen speak so compellingly about why newly qualified drivers must build up experience before giving lifts to their friends without feeling stricken for her. Crystal’s 17-year-old son Harvey drowned in
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Neil Featherby: Perfect motivation for Bhaskar's first marathon
In my column of June 19, 2020, I featured what I considered to be a very moving story about the time when, during one of my FOP Group Training sessions in Felthorpe, I watched a lovely elderly gentleman known as George walking round the park in the
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Tributes to Norfolk football 'legend' Jack Smith who has died aged 77
Footballers across Norfolk will he holding a minute's silence before this weekend's matches to pay their respects to a "legend" of the grassroots game. Jack Smith, who refereed games across the county for 30 years, passed away at the age of 77
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East of England to have strong presence at European energy event
Insight Energy, a sister title of the Eastern Daily Press and East Anglian Daily Times, is joining forces with East Wind, the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) and GENERATE to represent the East of England at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference
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Ho, ho... Humph? Landlord fumes after Christmas event relocates to rival pub
It is meant to be a time for celebration and good cheer but a Norfolk village's Christmas festivities have instead been rocked by controversy. A row has erupted in the heart of Old Buckenham after the owner of one of its pubs lashed out at "disgusting
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Brutal knife attackers who 'hacked teenage victims' sentenced to 25 years
Two gang members who launched a brutal knife attack on a Norwich street have been sentenced to a total of 25 years. Enock Kitopi, 23, and Tyrell Chester, 22, got off a moped to attack the victims - one 19 and one 18 - in an alleyway near Silver
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Artist whose gilded bumblebee went viral on selling golden treasures worldwide
Eight years ago, Selina Grazia was reading marine biology at university when a chance encounter with an animal skull introduced her to an unbelievable new skill. From her home, she decided to combine her love of historical decor and curios and
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‘Sex was always with consent’ medic accused of Tinder date rapes tells court
A man accused of raping and assaulting women he met on Tinder while looking for “short term fun” has denied sex was without consent. Jamie Kadolski, 24, of Ladysmith Road, Norwich, is on trial accused of 13 sexual offences on four women said to
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Local Chinese Takeaway facing a change in ownership in Poringland
Win Lee, a Chinese takeaway located on The Street in Poringland, is set to see a change in ownership within the coming months. It was previously set to close earlier in the year but, due to setbacks, its ownership will remain the same for a while
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Chart-topping rock band to perform at Norfolk estate in 2025
The second act has been announced for Heritage Live's outdoor concert series in Norfolk. Stereophonics will perform at the Sandringham Estate, the Royal Family's country retreat, on Saturday, August 16 2025 and the gates will open at 2pm. The
