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A11 closures and new city venue among public notices to be aware of this week
Further roadworks on the A11 and a new venue in Norwich are among the public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week. 1. A11 works Drivers are being warned of disruption as work on the A11 enters its second phase. National Highways
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Along history’s furrows to turn over sacrifice and sweat …
I stood on the headlands watching man and machine in the old quest for a straight furrow. A froth of seagulls at the blade waiting for rich pickings from the chocolate-brown soil. A pale silver disc overheard suddenly mustered enough courage to
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See inside £2.35m farmhouse tucked away in the north Norfolk countryside
A luxury home on a five-acre plot with a three-bedroom 18th-century barn has hit the market for £2.35 million. Ivy Farmhouse is nestled in the village of Stanhoe, which sits just seven miles from Brancaster on the north Norfolk coast. The
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Bird's-eye view photographs reveal how £47m bypass is taking shape
These bird's-eye view photographs show how the first steps in laying the road surface on the £47m A140 Long Stratton bypass have begun. The 2.4-mile road, to the east of the town, is due to open at the end of the next year, with contractors saying
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Then and now: 7 Norfolk pubs that have been turned into houses
It is a difficult time to run a pub and as costs continue to rise, more and more venues are being forced to call last orders. Sometimes after a closure, a pub will stand vacant for many years, serving as little more than a reminder of times gone
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Silence falls on Norwich city centre as hundreds remember war dead
Silence fell on Norwich city centre on Sunday morning as people remembered the dead who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts. Hundreds of veterans and civilians gathered at the war memorial in front of City Hall for a service
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Multi-million-pound hospital revamp won't open until NEXT YEAR after new delays
A multi-million-pound hospital revamp to combat a shortage of mental health beds is not expected to be ready until next year following fresh delays to the scheme. The Rivers Centre at Hellesdon Hospital - a £55m project consisting of three entirely
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Why this spot is one of the most magical places to visit in Britain
A patchwork of pines and heathland, this spot on the Norfolk and Suffolk border has inspired many magical visits to the region. The largest pine forest in England, Thetford Forest is recognised as one of the country's most picturesque places to
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Hope for new homes after £9m boost for Norfolk
Thousands more stalled homes across Norfolk could be unlocked after another £9m was handed to council leaders to kick-start construction held up by eco-rules. Norfolk has been awarded £8.8m, on top of £9.6m it received earlier this year, to overcome
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Cat 'dragged himself home' after suffering gunshot wound
A cat "dragged himself home" after he was shot after going missing for around 12 hours. Maya Starr, who lives in Great Snoring, near Fakenham, was getting worried when she had not seen her cat Jagger fearing he had gone missing on October 6.
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How GP surgery is using AI to help tackle appointment no-shows
A GP surgery has seen its no-shows plummet after tapping into artificial intelligence to get to the root of the problem. Trinity and Bowthorpe Medical Practice, which has sites in Norwich and Bowthorpe, is piloting a new scheme whereby AI is used
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Go-ahead for 24/7 prescription dispenser at village medical centre
A village GP practice and pharmacy has been given the go-ahead for an automated prescription dispenser. Watlington Medical Centre has been given planning permission to install the device, called a PCAD (prescription collection automated dispenser
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7 of the best Christmas markets to visit in Norfolk
Get into the festive spirit and visit a Christmas market in Norfolk where you can buy local gifts, food and drink. The Burnhams Christmas Market (Image: Supplied) 1. The Burnhams Christmas Market Where: The Hoste Arms, The Green, Burnham
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Housing provider on track to deliver 500 affordable homes - turning over £128.5m
One of the region’s largest housing providers is on track to deliver 500 affordable homes in the current financial year. Flagship Group, based in Norwich, has announced a positive trading update for the six-month period to September 30 this year
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Forecourt shop at 'railway-themed' filling station set for expansion
A supermarket chain has been given the go-ahead to almost double the size of the shop on its filling station forecourt. Morrisons has been given planning permission to extend the retail area at its King's Lynn superstore's garage from 68 to 123
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Zoo commits to exotic animals after controversial plan to focus on native species
Norfolk’s biggest zoo has cemented its commitment to bringing in exotic animals, dispelling fears that the attraction is shifting its focus to species from the British Isles. Banham Zoo unveiled a controversial multi-million-pound plan last year
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Town could face extended road closures for water works
A town road closure lasting two days to carry out water works could be extended into next year. Loddon High Street just north of the Kittens Lane junction is set to be closed for two days from November 18-20, however, "if necessary the closure
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Plans revealed for nine new homes on site of former village school
Plans for nine new homes on the site of a former village school have been revealed. Kevin Starr has applied for outline planning permission for the development at West Dereham, near Downham Market. He proposes to build five chalet-style properties
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Rural cottages can be knocked down and replaced with more modern homes
Two cottages in need of modernisation can be knocked down and replaced with new homes. Northlands Farm has been given planning permission to demolish Nos 1 and 2 Rustons Cottages on Rands Drove, at Marshland St James, near Wisbech. It said
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More frustration as Linnets lose third game in a week
South Shields 2 King's Lynn Town 1 Adam Lakeland was left to reflect on a tough run of games and frustration with match officials as his King’s Lynn Town side went down to their third defeat inside a week. The Linnets trailed at half-time before
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Town's first farmers' market success with many more to come
The first farmers' market to come to a town was a well-received success with the mayor of the town excited for the future of the event. The new market, organised by Attleborough Town Council, will continue on the first Saturday of every month.
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New thriller set on the Norfolk coast inspired by fisherman's burnt-out cabin
A new thriller set on Norfolk's coast was inspired by a burnt-out fisherman's cabin and discarded photos. Set to be published on November 28, Touch Paper is set in the early 2000s along the county's beaches. Author David Ford said: “The book
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Firefighters and students rescue 'casualties' in college drill
More than 30 firefighters from six stations together with west Norfolk students collaborated for a large-scale exercise in King's Lynn. This dynamic training environment saw Public Protective Services (PPS) students assume roles of "casualties"
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Bookshops team up to support free book charity in Norfolk
A new initiative has been launched to support a charity providing free books at food banks in Norfolk. Together Bookshop.org and the Independent Alliance have announced the launch of Books That Give. The idea will see 10pc of sales of certain
