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Two-vehicle crash in village leaves people with injuries
People have been left injured following a two-vehicle crash in a Norfolk village. The incident happened at 2.45pm in Bunwell Road in Spooner Row, near Wymondham, involving two-vehicles. Police, fire and ambulance crews were all called to the
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Man having medical emergency on beach prompts lifeboat rescue
Lifeboat and Coastguard crews rushed to the aid of a man in distress on a beach in north Norfolk. RNLI Happisburgh and the Bacton Coastguard crews were called away from their dinner to help a man struggling on the beach. The teams moved up
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Broads thief suspect denies stealing £32k boat later found abandoned
An alleged Norfolk Broads boat thief has appeared in court accused of stealing a £32,000 cruiser that was later found abandoned 10 miles away. The Lily of Wayford was stolen on December 28, 2022, from its mooring at Loddon Marina on the River Chet
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Controversial 'click-and-chuck' booking system for Norfolk tips to start in DAYS
The controversial 'click-to-chuck' booking system which will mean people have to arrange timed slots to take their waste to Norfolk's tips launches next week. People wanting to take their rubbish to any of the county's 19 recycling centres from
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Scores of jobs at risk as schools trust looks to shave £1m from budget
Scores of school workers have been told their jobs are at risk as a prominent academy trust announced it needs to shave £1m from its budget. The Broad Horizons Education Trust, which runs 18 schools in Norfolk, has informed parents and carers it
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Man jailed after 'deplorable' sexual offences against child
The victim of a man who has been jailed for child sex offences says they "can begin to recover" now he is behind bars. Terence Duck, of Eastmoor Road, Oxborough, appeared at King's Lynn Crown Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to inciting
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Warning over scam winter heating benefit messages
People in Norfolk have been warned about scam messages claiming to be from the government. A large number of people have been reporting a scam to Norfolk County Council about a winter heating subsidy benefit payment notice. People receiving
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Neighbours fume over 'eyesore' chimney at new pizza restaurant
A Norfolk town's new pizza restaurant has already stirred up bother before it even opens. Plans for Valentino's pizzeria and coffee lounge in Swaffham have attracted objections from neighbours over an "eyesore" flue that has been constructed without
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Port expansion set to drive vessel demand
As the UK’s offshore wind sector grows, significant opportunities are emerging in the southern North Sea, with wind developers expected to issue service operation vessel (SOV) tenders starting in Q1 next year. North Star, with its Lowestoft base
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Finalists revealed for Director of the Year award
The finalists have been announced for the Director of the Year award, sponsored by Norse Group, at the Eastern Daily Press Business Awards 2024. Here, we learn a little more about the finalists and why the judges shortlisted them. Andy Kindleysides
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The hotspots in Norfolk where Japanese Knotweed is thriving
New data has revealed the hotspots in Norfolk where invasive Japanese Knotweed has begun to thrive. The species is native to East Asia and was introduced to the UK in the 1800s where it has since spread out of control. It can grow up to four
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Broads Authority snubbed by port firm as Norfolk bridge dispute heats up
Members of the Broads Authority have criticised a Norfolk port firm after it was snubbed over a key meeting to discuss a bridge at the centre of a lengthy dispute. Peel Ports - which manages Great Yarmouth's port and river crossings - failed to
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'Tinder rapist' used NHS uniform to try to impress women
An NHS worker has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting three women he met on Tinder. Jamie Kadolski was convicted of a total of nine sexual offences over an 18-month period. During the trial at Norwich Crown Court he denied 13
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Police hunt for man after racist attack
Police are hunting for a man who racially attacked someone outside a shop in Lowestoft. The incident happened in Raglan Street, outside Nathan's Convenience Store, on October 15 between 3.405pm and 4.10pm when a man approached another man and
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Former chemical depot to be transformed into huge retirement village
Former chemical warehouses are set to be demolished to make way for a huge new retirement village. Breckland Council is due to consider plans for the Brenntag depot in Attleborough, which has been vacant for the last eight years. The major
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Grade II listed cottage in Tharston for sale at £550,000
A Grade II listed cottage in Tharston is up for sale at offers in the region of £550,000. The Meadows is with selling agent Fine & Country, who describe the home as having “chocolate box character”. The current owners renovated and extended the
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'Gentle kick on the backside required' - Linnets boss
Adam Lakeland admits he is tempted to change things as he attempts to get King’s Lynn Town back on track after two defeats in the space of three days. The weekend defeat at Chorley was followed by a nasty surprise when Lynn went down 2-0 at home
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Shoplifter with 400 previous offences jailed AGAIN after stealing days after release
A serial shoplifter banned from Norwich stores has been jailed again after stealing just days after being released from prison. Paul James, 34, who has almost 400 previous offences, admitted a theft from the Nike Store in Riverside despite being
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Chart-topping rock band announced for Forest Live
A chart-topping rock band is the latest act to be announced as part of a popular concert series. The 90s band James is the latest act to be confirmed for Forest Live's High Lodge performances. After forming in the 1980s, the Manchester band
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Broken down bus forces closure of town's road
A market town's roundabout was left partially blocked after reports of a broken down bus. Police were called at 10.30am following reports of the vehicle being stuck on the B1108 Norwich Road in Watton at the Lancaster Avenue junction. The
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Football fans made pub's beer garden a 'nightmare scenario', neighbours claim
Neighbours have complained England football fans cheering on the men's team this summer at a Norfolk pub created a "nightmare scenario" that left them unable to cope with the noise. They said the racket caused by rowdy fans watching on outdoor
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Norfolk spot named one of UK's best honeymoon destinations
With its network of picturesque waterways and panoramic landscape, the Norfolk Broads has been recognised as one of the UK's most romantic getaways for a honeymoon. The Times is urging newlyweds that a post-wedding trip doesn't have to be a stressful
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New beauty salon set to open on Norfolk Broads
Two mums have teamed up to launch a new beauty salon on the Norfolk Broads. Chelsea Leggett first met Sally Watts around six years ago when she started cutting her hair. They bonded by chatting about parenthood and their love of the beauty
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Meet offshore giants at European energy exhibition
Mega-sized rigs, wind turbines, foundations, vessels and cables are often in the focus when talking about the offshore energy sector. On November 26 and 27, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2024 will bring together some of the most
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Tributes to vintage tractor stalwart who died in car fire
Tributes have been paid to one of the driving forces behind Norfolk's biggest vintage tractor rally who died in a car fire at his home. Henry Howlett, 75, passed away following the incident at his home in Tydd St Giles, near Wisbech. It is
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Traitors star coming to seaside town in surprising career move
The breakout star from a hit reality show is coming to Lowestoft in a surprising career move. Diane Carson, a retired teacher from Lytham St Annes, was a fan favourite on series two of The Traitors on BBC One. She was one of the 'faithfuls'
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Care home did 'everything it could' to keep 94-year-old safe – despite her fatal fall
A Norfolk coroner has praised the efforts of a care home that “did everything it could” to keep a 94-year-old safe – despite a fall there causing a fatal head injury. Ethel Sage had been a resident at Broadlands Lodge Care Home off Keswick Way
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Opinion: The budget could have been worse for landlords
Catherine Hunt of Arnolds Keys discusses the impact of last week’s budget on the private rental sector. Whilst there has been much to mull over following last week’s budget, for those involved in the residential lettings market, the feeling is:
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Compost plant saga sparks questions over Norfolk County Council's oversight of Norse
A saga over a £7m compost plant has triggered questions about the oversight Norfolk County Council has over a company it owns. Norse Group, set up and owned by Conservative-controlled County Hall, built the plant off Buxton Road in Marsham in 2010
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Auctioneer marks passing of dedicated specialist with book sale
Emily Ayson of Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in Aylsham reflects on the passing of a long-standing team member and previews a two-day Books and Ephemera Sale taking place next week. We were very sad to lose a member of the Keys Auctioneers family a
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Customer Excellence Award finalists announced
The finalists for the Customer Excellence Award, sponsored by Greater Anglia, have been announced at the EDP Business Awards 2024. Here, we find out more about this year's finalists. Black Swan Care Group Founded in 1991, Black Swan Care
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Opinion: Budget decisions will have 'dire ramifications' for farming communities
Last week's budget announcements - including scrapping inheritance tax relief for farms worth more than £1m - will have "dire ramifications" for small farming communities, writes Eastern Powerhouse chairman James Palmer. The recent budget, and
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Shocking double standards over workplace foul-mouthed insults
In what world is it acceptable for a man to describe a female colleague as a “f***ing mong” during a workplace argument? The world we have created, apparently, according to an industrial tribunal. A world where words and terms once considered
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Probe into police contact with murdered Norfolk woman is 'ongoing'
A police watchdog has confirmed an independent probe into the contact officers had with a woman shortly before she was murdered by her boyfriend is still ongoing. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was informed after the body of Tara
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Ancient Roman fort closed to visitors by 'fly-grazing' horse
The Romans built their stronghold 2,000 years ago, to fortify the coastline. Now the ancient fort has been closed to the public, because a man has been grazing his horse on it. The National Trust which owns Branodunum, near Brancaster, said
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Chilling footage shows strangler joke about throttling someone 'like on The Simpsons'
Chilling footage shows a man who strangled his girlfriend to death laughing as he shows police an impression of throttling someone "like you see on The Simpsons". The clip shows Adam Barnard, 41, apparently talking to officers after an earlier
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Relief as millions of pounds to breathe new life into three Norfolk towns confirmed
Relieved council leaders have been assured that millions of pounds earmarked for improvements to three Norfolk towns will still be heading to the county. Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn and Thetford had all been selected to get up to £20m over the
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Neil Featherby: The truth about high mileage for runners
On the back of Logan Smith’s super 2:15 marathon in Frankfurt, I have heard on numerous occasions about how he was running 140 miles a week in training. At the same time, several people have also said to me that they had heard that I also used
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Logan Smith starting to dream after huge Frankfurt Marathon PB
Norfolk athlete Logan Smith talks to Mark Armstrong about his Frankfurt marathon PB that puts him among the leading GB marathon runners this year and what’s next for him. Mark: Take me back to those last few miles in Frankfurt on your way to 2:
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Opposition mounts to plans to close village primary in middle of school year
Opposition is mounting to plans to close a coastal village's primary school. Parents have been told Brancaster Primary School could merge with nearby Docking Primary from January 1. The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT
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Illegal immigrant found hiding in loft admits running £150k cannabis farm in house
A man found hiding in the loft of a Norwich house has admitted running a sophisticated cannabis growing operation. Denis Corri, 27, was arrested after police undertook a dawn raid of a semi-detached property on Dowson Road in Mile Cross. Officers
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Designs selected for GoGoSarari sculptures coming to Norwich next summer
Excitement is building after businesses and organisations from across Norfolk came together at an exclusive art selection event for the highly anticipated GoGoSafari art trail. The event took place in Norwich at Moosey art gallery where sponsors
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Officials try to close the 'phantom' Norwich road you never knew you could drive down
For decades, it has been one of Norwich's busiest thoroughfares, passed through by thousands on foot each day, many lugging heavy shopping bags. But it seems pedestrians using the city's Hay Hill could have saved themselves some of the effort.
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Street wardens could be deployed across more Norfolk towns
Street wardens could be deployed across more Norfolk towns in a bid to tackle street drinking and shoplifting. Officials at Breckland Council have hailed the scheme as a success and say it has helped to tackle crime in Thetford, where the civilian
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Railway staff's idea inspires 'Lest We Forget' poppy train livery
Greater Anglia has launched a "Lest We Forget" poppy train livery dedicated to fallen veterans. The special livery adorns a regional train and will be seen by communities across East Anglia throughout the year. This unveiling coincides with
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Children's charity celebrates trustee commitment during national week
A charity dedicated to helping poorly children has celebrated the commitment of its volunteer trustees during national Trustees' Week. The annual event recognises the achievements of nearly one million people who voluntarily serve on charity boards
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Young carers enjoy day out at Thorpe Adventure Park
Young carers enjoyed an action-packed day at Thorpe Adventure Park to boost confidence and resilience. The event on October 30 was organised by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and Suffolk Family Carers’ Young Carers Team.
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Inspections ramped up ahead of crackdown on water companies
The Environment Agency has announced that inspections of water companies across the east are set to increase. This follows the recruitment of the first Environment Officers to specifically focused on water company regulation. The new staff
