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Meet the terrier looking for a home after 450 days in care
With just seven weeks to go, a rehoming centre is on a mission to find the dogs in its care a home for life this Christmas. For almost 50 years, Dogs Trust has been linked to Christmas thanks to the famous phrase “a dog is for life, not just for
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Christmas shopping destination with festive huts opens at farm
A Norfolk farm shop is wrapping up the year with the return of its Christmas Shed. The festive shopping destination is open now at the Goat Shed in Honingham, located just off the A47 between Dereham and Norwich. There are more than 15 huts
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'Irreparable' vandalism hits £50,000 park toilets AGAIN
Officials have expressed frustration at yet another incident of vandalism at a park's public toilet that this time "may be irreparable". Lowestoft locals celebrated earlier this year when toilet facilities that had been closed for more than a decade
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Norfolk man on trial accused of raping girl in train toilets
A man has gone on trial accused of raping a young girl on train journeys between Ely and Norwich. Daniel Russell, 38, has been accused of two counts of rape against the girl who was under 13 at the time but cannot be named for legal reasons.
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Woman who killed motorcyclist in head-on crash spared jail
A driver who killed a motorcyclist after a “momentary lapse in concentration” has been spared jail. Sarah Pratt hit the biker while driving her Volvo V60 southwest on Sixteen Foot Bank between Upwell and Chatteris. While approaching the
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Norfolk's best food spots revealed and one town came out on top
From restaurants to fish and chip shops, these are the Good Food Award 2024/25 winners in Norfolk. It is free for businesses to enter and the scheme celebrates top-notch food, service and value. The Blue Ribbon accolade shines a spotlight on
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Police launch investigation after firework explodes in crowd leaving four injured
Police have launched an investigation after four people suffered injuries when a firework exploded in the crowd at a popular bonfire event. A record 20,000 people attended the Fawkes in The Walks event in King's Lynn on Friday but some revellers
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New critical hub for the offshore energy sector nears launch in Lowestoft
Associated British Ports (ABP) is working to put Lowestoft at the centre of the East of England’s rapidly growing offshore energy sector. The Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) – a new port redevelopment project at ABP's Port of Lowestoft
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Sustainable workplace award will honour environmentally responsible firms
The Sustainable Workplace of the Year award, sponsored by Indigo Swan, at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 is open for submissions. Sustainability is one of the essential factors for success in any business, and the Sustainable Workplace
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5 changes happening in Norfolk this November
From a new Post Office in a village to the launch of a cafe inspired by Thailand, here are five changes coming to businesses in Norfolk this November. 1. New Post Office Post Office services will return to Horning this month (Image: Google
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Norfolk murder trial jury sent out to consider verdicts in case
Jurors have gone out to consider verdicts in the case of a man accused of strangling his partner to death. Murder trial jury members heard evidence being summed up in the case of Adam Barnard, 41, who has gone on trial after being accused of killing
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Award-winning Indian restaurant closes its doors
An Indian restaurant in a market town has announced its closure after opening just 16 months ago. Shimla's in Exchange Street in Attleborough took to Facebook to confirm it will no longer be serving the town its South Asian dishes. A spokesman
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Woman in her 20s dies and three people in hospital after A11 crash
A woman in her 20s has died and three people are in hospital after a crash on the A11. The collision happened in the early hours of Sunday morning when the group were travelling home from a Halloween event. The black Mini One came off the road
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Former police officer caught by paedophile hunters had previous child sex convictions
A former police officer caught by paedophile hunters trying to encourage a 14-year-old girl to watch pornography already had convictions for child sex offences, it has emerged. Christoper Sheldrick, 56, was confronted at his home by the group,
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7 of the best Christmas light switch-on events in Norfolk
Celebrate the start of the festive season in style at these Christmas light switch-ons in Norfolk. All these events are free to attend, though there may be an additional charge for activities. The lights go on at City Hall in Norwich (Image
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'We’ll have to see how many bodies we've got' - Linnets boss
Adam Lakeland admits he will be choosing from a depleted squad when King’s Lynn return to action on Tuesday night. Lynn host troubled Farsley Celtic, with the gradual return of top-scorer Jonny Margetts after a lengthy absence one of the rare pieces
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Mystery knitter strikes again with US election-themed display
A mystery knitter known for their topical postbox topper creations has struck again with a new US election-themed work. The heated race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has inspired the latest up-to-the-minute piece to appear in Nelson Road
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Award-winning Norfolk pub named among cosiest in UK
An award-winning gastropub set in a picturesque deer park is set to attract more visitors this autumn after being named among the season's cosiest pubs. The crisp and cool autumn air has arrived and will lead many to search for a warm and snug
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Opinion: How will the Budget 2024 affect young people in Norfolk?
We asked Norwich student, Lara Bentley, for her take on this year’s Autumn Budget and her thoughts on how it will impact young people. Here’s what she had to say. In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman
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Fees to increase at 14 Norfolk car parks
A Norfolk council has agreed to increase fees at 14 of its car parks after months of deliberations. South Norfolk Council will be hiking charges at the car parks it owns in Diss, Loddon and Wymondham. The proposals were first considered earlier
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Nature writer Richard Mabey in his south Norfolk garden
In a career spanning 50 years, writer Richard Mabey has educated, entertained and delighted readers with his knowledge and experience of the wonders of the natural world. Now 83, and less active and mobile than he once was, his passion and enthusiasm
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Tim Warner tries out an ebike in the Norfolk countryside
I feel a bit unfaithful… Every mile I’ve ever ridden, every flat cruise, hair-raising downhill or gear-grinding climb, has been driven by my own leg power. But today - maybe - new romance beckons. Tim Gregory of Smilebikes at Langley, near
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Hollywood star reflects on time spent as wartime evacuee in Norfolk
One of Britain's best-loved actors has reflected on his time spent as a wartime evacuee in the Norfolk countryside. During the Second World War, Sir Michael Caine was evacuated from south London to North Runcton, near King's Lynn, to escape the
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Big Interview: From scaling mountains to subsea exploration
Deep-sea diver, former soldier, entrepreneur, adventurer, ultra marathoner, summiter and innovator, Ian Hughes has spent his life pushing the envelope in whatever he does. As chief operating officer at Hughes Subsea Services, an OEG Renewables
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Covid protester has appeal thrown out because he put too few stamps on letter
A protester who breached Covid regulations has failed in a High Court appeal because he put the wrong postage on a letter. Bryn Richards, 41, was seeking to overturn his convictions relating to a protest over coronavirus regulations that took
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Property experts name Norfolk seaside town among best for downsizing
Property experts have revealed the best British seaside towns for downsizing - including one on the north Norfolk coast. The top 20 places were chosen by analysing house prices, transport links and access to amenities as well as consulting with
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TV star to turn on Christmas lights at coastal restaurant
A north Norfolk restaurant and bar has announced that a reality television star will turn on its Christmas lights this year. The White Horse in East Runton has revealed that Mark Wright will be on hand to flick the switch at the festive event
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Awards will celebrate sustainability in all its forms
There is a wide range of categories to enter at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025, focusing on everything from innovative products to grass roots community projects. This gives organisations, community groups and individuals from all backgrounds
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Norwich Philharmonic welcomes new choral conductor Ashley Grote
The Norwich Philharmonic is set to introduce its new choral conductor. Ashley Grote will debut in his new role at Norwich Cathedral on Saturday, November 9. He will lead the Norwich Philharmonic Society in a performance of Haydn's oratorio
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Holiday lets plan revealed for former nursery
Plans have been revealed to turn a former plant nursery near King's Lynn into holiday lets. West Norfolk council has received an application change the use of Duncans Nursery at Tilney All Saints. A planning statement says the site off Lynn
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Firefighters plead for extra cash to cope with increasing floods
Firefighters fear their ability to rescue people caught up in Norfolk's increasingly prevalent floods is at risk because of a lack of money. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service gets just £60,000 a year from the government for water rescue and flood
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Construction firm's concrete crushing woes after council issues enforcement notice
A construction firm has failed to win a reprieve over a Norfolk council's enforcement action after it got in trouble for crushing concrete on farmland. Denny's Construction has been told it has just four months to stop using land off the A148 in
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MP says new tax rules will not hit 'proper farmers'
A Norfolk MP has been called "out of touch" after claiming Labour's tax overhaul will not hit "proper farming families". Ben Goldsborough, Labour MP for South Norfolk, has expressed his support for chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans to scrap the agricultural
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Complaints of 'shouting and swearing' forces pub to drop opening hours extension bid
A village pub has dropped its bid to extend its opening hours after complaints from neighbours about shouting and swearing. However, despite the set back The Buck Inn at Tilney St Lawrence, near King's Lynn, is still hoping to get the go-ahead
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Best friend pays tribute to 'sweetest, kindest bloke' stabbed to death in city flat
The best friend of a man who died after becoming embroiled in a city flat stabbing has paid tribute to the "sweetest and kindest bloke" following his death. It comes as police have charged a man with murder after he was alleged to have fatally
