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Lotus to cut 200 jobs in ANOTHER round of redundancies
Lotus is set to make up to 200 redundancies, cutting jobs for the third time in 18 months. The Hethel-based sportscar manufacturer told its staff on Thursday (November 7) that up to 200 UK-based roles are at risk. Lotus Cars, which is owned
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Man to stand trial accused of murder following incident in hallway of block of flats
A 31-year-old will go on trial next week accused of the murder of another man following an assault in Norfolk. Martin Montgomery has denied murder following an attack on Nigel Mazs, a man in his 50s, who was found with serious injuries, in Regent
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Fire service warns of major presence at Norfolk landmark for training
A major emergency crew presence was warned to be at a Norfolk landmark on Thursday for a training exercise. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service alerted the public through social media that there would likely be "a lot of fire engines and crew" in the
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WATCH: Moment man approaches police officer to say he had killed his girlfriend
Police body-worn camera footage captured the moment a murderer approached a police officer in the street to say he had killed his girlfriend. Adam Barnard, 41, went up to the officer outside Great Yarmouth police station to make the confession.
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Mystery of 'vandalised' car revealed by teacher
The mystery of a paint-covered car thought to be the target of trick-or-treating vandals has been revealed by an art teacher from north Norfolk. The silver Vauxhall was first spotted by a concerned local in Kerridge Way, Holt, who thought the car
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Part of James Bond autogyro created by Norfolk air commander up for auction
Part of an autogyro cockpit piloted by a Norfolk stuntman in a James Bond film is going up for auction with an estimate of up to £150,000. Dubbed Little Nellie, the autogyro was used in the 1967 007 film You Only Live Twice when the British spy
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‘Patchy’ the dangerous dog who bit neighbour in groin must be put down, court rules
A dog who repeatedly bit a man’s groin in an attack is so dangerous he must be put down, a court has ruled. Patchy, a seven-year-old German Shepherd-Mastiff crossbreed, savaged a neighbour of its owner at Walpole Gardens in Norwich on March 17
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Village's only pub gets major refurb as team of locals save it from closure
A team of six locals have come together to save their village's only pub from closure. The Wheatsheaf shut its doors on the village of West Beckham, near Holt, in September, leaving members of the community without a space to come together.
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OEG Renewables invests in new subsea solutions and tools
OEG Renewables is committed to continued investment in subsea tools and solutions, pioneering innovation in the offshore renewables sector. Read on to find out more about the most recent developments from OEG Renewables. Bluestream wins new
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Man murdered girlfriend hours after police released him over earlier attack
A man has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend only hours after being released by police over an earlier attack on her. Adam Barnard, 41, strangled Tara Kershaw, 33, shortly after returning to her flat in Great Yarmouth, having stopped to
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Large Business of the Year finalists announced for EDP Business Awards 2024
The finalists for the EDP Business Awards 2024 have been announced, with businesses across the county receiving recognition for their hard work and exceptional customer service. Here, we find out more about this year's Large Business of the Year
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Period farmhouse on historic estate on sale for offers over £750k
An attractive period property sitting in an area of the countryside which was formerly part of the Honing Estate in Crostwight, North Walsham, is on the market for offers in excess of £750,000. Old Farm House is on the market with Brown&Co
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'Sweet and beautiful' - Second woman who died after A11 crash named
The second woman to die after a major crash on the A11 has been named as tributes to her flood social media. Sara Pancas died at Addenbrooke's Hospital on Tuesday two days after the black Mini One she was driving went into a tree near Ketteringham
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School supplies found burning with fireworks amid warning
A pile of school supplies set on fire with fireworks has been found in a village. The discovery was made in Berryfields, Brundall, when a walker noticed a folder of revision materials and other school supplies left burning among a slew of discarded
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Norfolk murder trial juror discharged due to illness
A juror sitting in the case of a man accused of killing his partner who was strangled to death has been discharged due to illness. The jury had been considering its verdict in the case of Adam Barnard who is accused of murdering Tara Kershaw whose
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Couple fined thousands of pounds over crumbling home on 'millionaire's row'
The owners of a crumbling property in Norfolk's "Jeeves and Wooster" village have been fined £2,000 each for failing to have repairs carried out and charged more than £4,000 after the council stepped in to do the work. West Norfolk Council ordered
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Collaboration and creative thinking leads to innovative scour solution
An invention that will lie deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean for 25 years to enable smooth drilling operations is the brainchild of a small Norfolk business, manufactured with the help of two more small companies in the county. When Seabed Scour
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'Norfolk's poshest village' named one of the happiest places to live
The locals of Norfolk's "Chelsea-on-sea" have been named among the happiest people in the UK according to a recent study. With nearly half the homes in Burnham Market worth more than £1m, the village has become a site to spot the rich and famous
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Number of police officers sacked in Norfolk triples
The number of police officers sacked and barred in Norfolk has tripled, new figures have revealed. According to the latest data from the College of Policing, in the year to March 2024, 10 officers were dismissed compared to three in the previous
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EDP Business Awards 2024: Medium Business of the Year finalists named
The finalists for the EDP Business Awards 2024 have been announced, with businesses across the region receiving recognition for their hard work. We find out about the finalists of the Medium Business of the Year award, which is sponsored by MAD-HR
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Farming industry working 'at 110mph' to reverse 'devastating' tax raid
Norfolk farmers were told that industry leaders are working at “110mph” to reverse "devastating" inheritance tax changes announced in last week’s budget. National Farmers Union (NFU) vice president Rachel Hallos spoke to more than 70 farmers at
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A11 set for delays as 107-tonne lorry slowly moves through Norfolk
Motorists on one of the region's busiest roads can expect delays this week as a 107-tonne lorry slowly moves through Norfolk. Police are escorting the 81-foot-long vehicle holding cable drums from the A11 in Thetford to a site in Oulton in north
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Mystery surrounds death of dedicated volunteer and ‘much-loved’ brother
Questions surround the death of a "much-loved" volunteer who died alone at his home, with a poignant final diary entry adding to the mystery. The body of Simon Meldrum from Station Road, Thetford, was found by police in an upstairs room of his
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Time to celebrate a commitment to fair play and prosperity
Norwich Theatre chief executive and creative director Stephen Crocker hails progress in fair pay This week is Real Living Wage Week and the celebration of a remarkable milestone: more than 15,000 accredited employers who have committed to paying
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Government urged to act on mental health bed shortage after Norfolk man's beach death
Norfolk's most senior coroner has urged the government to act on a national shortage of mental health beds following the death of a pensioner who was found on the beach. Malcolm Taylor, of Grebe Close in Bradwell, was discovered dead on Gorleston
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Welfare prompt leads to discovery of plumber who died inside cottage
A 48-year-plumber was found dead inside his cottage following concerns for his safety, a court has been told. Antony Jones from Station Road in Yaxham, near Dereham, was found by an officer from Norfolk Police after his loved ones became worried
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Norfolk set for UK's biggest solar farm as details of yet another project emerge
Norfolk is set for its biggest solar farm yet, with developers planning a 5,000 acre site in the south of the county. The project - which would be by far the largest in the UK - could be built on land between Long Stratton and Diss. It is in
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Plans for new wildlife-friendly three-bed home on gardens in rural village
Plans have been revealed for a new home on gardens in a rural village. JAG Developments has applied for planning permission to build a three bed home at Barroway Drove, near Downham Market. A planning statement says the site, between Nos 14
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Plans unveiled for £1.7m road project to speed up buses... by 25 seconds
Plans for a £1.7m transformation of a road in a Norfolk town, to speed buses up by 25 seconds, have been unveiled. Norfolk County Council wants to make changes to Grimston Road, on the edge of King's Lynn, on the approach to Knights Hill Roundabout
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Last week's death notices: Christian media charity supporter and Reverend Prebendary
The Eastern Daily Press published 33 death notices last week including those of a Christian media charity supporter and a Reverend Prebendary. Every week, the EDP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones
