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Major road closed while emergency services attend crash
A major road in and out of Norwich was closed after a crash on Tuesday evening. Emergency services attended the scene of the crash just before 5.30pm. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service deployed engines from Carrow and Attleborough, and made the
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Burglar with 50 previous offences behind Norwich Lanes break-ins
A burglar with 50 previous offences stole thousands of pounds worth of goods after breaking into businesses in Norwich Lanes. Samuel Wells, 28, was caught when his DNA was found at properties in the Pottergate area where he had pried open windows
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Scientologist onion farmer sues family in civil war over control of £80m business
A Norfolk family is locked in a bitter civil war over the control of their £80m farming business, with one family member claiming he is being sidelined because he is a Scientologist. Thomas Abrey is suing his cousins Giles and Matthew and their
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Anger as care home faces closure within weeks, despite good rating from watchdogs
A decision to close a Norfolk care home within weeks, despite it being rated as good by watchdogs, has come under fire. More than 900 people have signed a petition against next month's closure of the 30-bedroom Burman House in Terrington St John
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Linnets suffer surprise setback at The Walks
King’s Lynn Town 0 Farsley Celtic 2 King’s Lynn Town suffered a shock defeat as their hopes of a Bonfire Night party at The Walks fell flat. Two first-half goals settled the issue in favour of a team who were thankful for an inspired performance
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Necklaces worth £6,000 stolen from north Norfolk shop
A handful of necklaces worth up to £6,000 have been stolen from a luxury jewellery shop in north Norfolk. The heist happened at 10.15am on Tuesday in Orion Jewellers, Cromer, when a man entered the store and asked to trade in some gold for a selection
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Norfolk Broads barn conversion named best holiday let in East Anglia
A barn conversion on the Norfolk Broads has been named the best holiday let in East Anglia. Cobblers Barn is a spacious two-bedroom property which sits in Potter Heigham. It is surrounded by farmland and boasts a hot tub and an electric vehicle
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Girl was attacked 'a jillion times' by man accused of raping her in train toilet
A young girl allegedly raped by a man in the toilet of a Norwich-bound train described her attacker as a “stinky bum bum head” and said she was assaulted "maybe a jillion times". Norwich Crown Court has heard the girl, who cannot be named for legal
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Homeowners in Norfolk warned about new scam
People in Norfolk who have solar panels on their homes are being warned about a new scam. The warning from Norfolk County Council comes after a homeowner received a call during which the caller claimed they needed to arrange a "10-year maintenance
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Ancient tree at centre of tiny nature reserve named one of Britain's greatest
An ancient tree that sits at the centre of a tiny nature reserve in Norfolk has been named one of Britain's "greatest". The Hethel Old Thorn is in the village of Hethel, near Wymondham, and is believed to be one of the oldest hawthorns in the country
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How training firm is turning engineers into leaders
A Norwich-based training company has launched a new learning and development programme to help energy businesses accelerate their growth. Blue Heron Training was founded in 2023 by Alex Sellers, who has worked in management consultancy and leadership
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Woman who survived being hit by a truck died after taking too many painkillers
A 59-year-old mother who suffered from injuries she sustained when she was hit by a truck on a walk died after taking too much over-the-counter pain relief, a court has heard. Sarah Overill of Limmer Road, Gorleston, was found dead at her home
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Scammers ‘preying’ on people desperate for NHS dentist appointments
Scammers are “preying” on people desperate to secure an appointment with an NHS dentist. People are falling victim to fake websites offering NHS dental appointments secured through a pre-payment system, the British Dental Association (BDA) has
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What will the weather be like in Norfolk this November?
With the winter season just a month away, what will the end of autumn look like in Norfolk? The month has got off to a dry and milder start with high pressure dominating recent weather systems. Over the next week, Norfolk can expect temperatures
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Council gets permission to host festivals with crowds of 7,500
Controversial plans to transform a park on the outskirts of Norwich into a festival hotspot have been given the green light. Thorpe St Andrew Town Council will host large events with live music, funfairs and fireworks at Fitzmaurice Park, near
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Farm leader says ministers made 'clear miscalculation' on inheritance tax raid
The nation's leading farmer has told government ministers they have "miscalculated" the impact of an inheritance tax raid which could jeopardise countless family farms. In last week's budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that agricultural
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Norfolk's most controversial Greggs ready to open... without planning permission
Norfolk's most controversial Greggs store is due to open this week...without having secured planning permission. Proposals for the new bakery in Swaffham sparked huge opposition among locals, with more than 1,000 people signing a petition against
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Woman in her 20s who died in A11 crash named
A woman in her 20s who died in a crash on the A11 as she travelled home from a Halloween celebration has been named. Sara Isabel Ribeiro, believed to be from Thetford, was sitting in the back of a black Mini One that came off the A11 in the early
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Norwich murder accused due to stand trial next year
A man is set to stand trial next year accused of murder following a late-night stabbing in the city. Elvis Vickers, 46, was charged with murder after police were called to reports a man had been stabbed at a property in Mousehold Street, Norwich
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DJ blames passive smoking at 'Windrush' funeral for failed roadside drug test
A DJ who played music at a funeral has blamed mourners smoking cannabis for him being caught drug driving. Romel Mallick failed a roadside drugs wipe for cannabis after being stopped at a wheel of a Renault Clio in Norwich on April 16. Appearing
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Why this seaside village is the perfect spot for a foodie getaway
A charming village along the north Norfolk coast is making a splash on the county's food scene. Located between Wells and Cromer, Blakeney is the perfect place to base yourself for a seaside staycation at any time of year. But while there
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More details emerge over death of dog groomer who died after surgery in Turkey
More details have emerged into the death of a much-loved dog groomer who died after travelling to Turkey for a surgical procedure. An inquest has been opened into the death of Hayley Butler who died at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital following
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Leisure centre reopening date revealed after £4m revamp
A leisure centre in Norfolk has announced a new reopening date after a near year-long closure and an investment of nearly £4 million. Diss Leisure Centre - which is run by South Norfolk Council - has announced that it will reopen its swim centre
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Pair of Norfolk hotels named among nation's best
A pair of Norfolk hotels on opposite sides of the county have been named among the nation's best. Congham Hall Hotel & Spa, near King's Lynn, and Potters Resort in Hopton, near Great Yarmouth, are Good Hotel Award 2024/25 winners. It is free
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Offshore fabric specialist is saving whales and working with NASA
The energy supply chain is full of innovation. Long-established businesses use their experience to create novel solutions across multiple sectors, pushing the envelope on what’s possible in their area of expertise. PVC and PU fabric manufacturing
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Council launches consultation after backlash at parking charges
A council is looking to hear from the public as it continues its controversial plans to roll out parking charges across five of its towns. Breckland Council launched the consultation on Monday after plans to introduce car park charges in Dereham
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Family meant everything to Albert - and he meant everything to them
ON DEATH When I die Please don’t cry At my grave Please do not weep For I will be asleep To meet all again One day In Paradise. Words written by Albert Cooper in a book called Only Those Who Love Me Need Attend.
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Norfolk firm presents 23 long-serving staff members with special gifts
One of the region's largest construction companies has held a special event to celebrate its employees’ 25 years of service. R G Carter, which has been providing building, construction and engineering services across East Anglia for more than
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A47 dualling threatened by axe for 'lynchpin' roundabout
The dualling of the A47 Acle Straight has been dealt a huge blow by the axing of a £50m roundabout revamp described as a "lynchpin" for the long-awaited scheme, claim council leaders. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in last week's autumn budget
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Drunk man denies he was in control of car stuck in sand at popular beach
A suspected drunk driver has claimed he was not in charge of a car that got stuck in sand at a popular Norfolk beach. Roger Jackson, 62, was arrested at Waxham on September 17 after a breath test showed he was more than double the drink drive
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Man arrested for murder 'by chance' after calling at flat as police found body there
A man has told how he was arrested on suspicion of murder after turning up at a friend's flat moments before police arrived and discovered a dead body inside. Craig Townsend, 37, had gone to Elvis Vickers' property on Mousehold Street, Norwich,
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Council leader backs EDP campaign calling for farm tax raid u-turn
The leader of Norfolk County Council has backed the EDP's Fair Deal for Farmers, warning that scrapping agricultural relief for inheritance tax could have major repercussions for the county. The EDP campaign is calling for a government u-turn on
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102-year-old widow of war hero to lay wreathe on Norfolk village's war memorial
He returned from the Second World War with life-changing injuries having fought alongside comrades in Italy. Ted Perry, who was with the Royal Hampshire Regiment during the Battle of Monte Cassino, has been missing, presumed dead. But much
