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Two Norfolk restaurants named finalists in national awards
Two Norfolk restaurants have been named as finalists in the first English Chippy Awards. The Catch, in King's Lynn, is up for the Cafe of the Year title while Wells Crab House, in Wells-next-the-Sea, is in the running for Seafood Specialist of
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Almost 700 people book slots to take rubbish to Norfolk's tips
Almost 700 people have booked visits to Norfolk's tips ahead of next week's controversial introduction of timed slots. And council bosses said they expect the 'click and chuck' bookings to increase from Monday - when people will need to have a
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Brownies hit by car on Remembrance Sunday spark police investigation
A car which drove through a Remembrance Sunday service before hitting two Brownies has sparked a police investigation. The incident happened at 11am last Sunday when a driver refused to stop at manned barriers marking road closures for the event
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First look at the new festive afternoon tea launching at a Norfolk café
A north Norfolk café will offer a festive afternoon tea this Christmas and it includes pigs in blankets. The FestiviTea will be available at Byfords in Holt between 2pm and 5pm from Monday, December 2 until Monday, December 23 2024. It will
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Death of 87-year-old man prompts search for family
The death of an 87-year-old man has prompted an appeal to find his next of kin. John OST who lived in Heath Road, in Winfarthing near Diss, died on November 7. There were no suspicious circumstances that led to his death. Despite carrying
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Brothers make major upgrades just months after launching dream business
Two brothers who launched their dream business in July have already upgraded their equipment to be among the best in the county. James and Matt Schaitel grew up in Aylsham before moving away to study at Anglia Ruskin University. They returned
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Panto graduate appears on This Morning ahead of Norfolk debut
An actor who was one of the first people to get a degree in panto has landed his dream role. Jefferson Parlett, from Plymouth, has been cast as Simple Simon in Jack and The Beanstalk at The Corn Hall in Diss. The show, produced by SparkLive
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Dramatic river rescue lands man in court over ban on meeting girlfriend
Two people pulled from a city river during a dramatic evening rescue had been banned from having contact with each other, it has emerged. Members of the public rushed in to help try pull a man and woman from water near Barn Road in Norwich, close
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Motorcyclist who died in west Norfolk crash named as inquest opens
A motorcyclist who died following a crash on a busy west Norfolk road has been named. Jay Tipple died at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, on June 10 this year. He was 50 years old. An inquest opened into his death at Norfolk Coroner's Court
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Norfolk hotel scoops two prestigious national awards
A north Norfolk hotel has been named among the best in Britain at a national awards ceremony. The White Horse in Brancaster Staithe scooped two prestigious César awards at the event run by The Good Hotel Guide. It won the Best Hotel in East
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Wheelbarrows stolen from pumpkin patch found amid spate of rural crime
Wheelbarrows pinched from a popular pumpkin patch in south Norfolk have been recovered by police. The incident happened at Mrs G’s Pumpkin Patch in Garboldisham, in Harling Road, between 8.30pm on October 5 and 12.30am the following morning.
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Character cottage with adjoining nursery business for sale at offers over £800k
A traditional three-bedroom cottage in four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds is up for sale at offers in excess of £800,000, with a well-established business also included in the sale. Located in Briston, near Holt, the property has been
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Stars reveal line-up for 2025 campaign
King’s Lynn will have three riders returning from 2024 and three more incoming for the new Premiership season next spring. The Stars will welcome back skipper Nicolai Klindt, who missed much of the season due to injury. The Dane will be joined
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Farm dedicated to helping wildlife wins top conservation award
A farm dedicated to creating and protecting habitats for cherished Norfolk wildlife is celebrating a coveted conservation prize. The Ian MacNicol Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by Norfolk FWAG (Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group) to celebrate
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Arrest made after several injured in firework explosion
An arrest has been made after a firework exploded within a busy crowd at a popular Bonfire Night event injuring several people. A man in his 20s was arrested this morning in King’s Lynn on suspicion of assault following the incident at the Fawkes
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Seven-bedroom country house near Norwich for sale at £1.8 million
A renovated country house with seven bedrooms and over three acres of grounds is for sale in Beeston St Andrew, to the north of Norwich, at a guide price of £1.8 million. Selling agent Sowerbys said: “A breathtaking country home, Red Hall Farm
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Nurse in sex abuse revenge plot hits back at 'unfair' probe which exposed her scheme
A care home nurse who plotted false sex allegations against a whistleblowing colleague has hit out at the investigation which exposed her scheme. Ruxandra Sarbut, 36, was struck off from the nursing profession following an investigation into her
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Michelin-rated chef leaves Norfolk pub after short stint
A Michelin-rated chef has decided to leave a Norfolk pub after a short stint there. Elliot Ketley was announced as the new chef patron of The Lord Nelson in Burnham Thorpe earlier this month. On his decision to step away from the role, he said
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Start planning now to secure a new home for 2025
Alison Page, sales director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia, explains five reasons to start planning now for a new home in 2025. As the year draws to a close, many are already looking toward new possibilities in 2025 – especially if you
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Murder victim left with 'big gash' on the back of his head, jury told
The friend of a man who died after being "booted" in the face has told how the attacker threatened to "hit him again" as he struggled to get him up, a court has heard. Daniel Allen went with Nigel Mazs, 59, and another friend to smoke drugs inside
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Can town's legion be rescued after 'administrative failures' placed it in jeopardy?
Members of a town's Royal British Legion branch that was suspended over "administrative failures" are being urged to attend a meeting to relaunch it. Thetford RBL was suspended in June after two committee members stood down. Its president,
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Man who denies sexually assaulting three women on Norwich buses to stand trial
A 56-year-old Russian man has denied three sexual assaults against different women on Norwich buses. Vadims Osipov has been charged with two offences against two different women on buses on Bowthorpe Road, with a third offence said to have happened
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A woman Archbishop of Canterbury might help right church's wrongs
Turning a blind eye, not doing the right thing or kicking a tricky issue down the road hoping it goes away tends to have the habit of returning with a vengeance and exploding in your face. When the above happened to the Archbishop of Canterbury
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Johnson back in the picture for Lynn's FA Trophy trip
King’s Lynn Town are in FA Trophy action this weekend - but don’t be surprised if manager Adam Lakeland has one eye on the bread and butter of the National League North. Lynn’s good form has come to an abrupt end in November, with three consecutive
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Norfolk Young Farmers celebrate a milestone year of 'achievement and progress'
Norfolk's Young Farmers celebrated a milestone year of "exceptional achievement and progress" at their 80th annual meeting. The Norfolk Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (YFC) gathered at the Norfolk Showground to review an eventful 12 months.
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Neil Featherby: 30 years and counting at Sportlink
Thirty years... or three whole decades of Sportlink. Either way I look at it, it still blows my mind as to where the time has gone during what has been an amazing rollercoaster ride. I have told the story many times before about how and
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Lorry driver accused of strangulation and threatening to cut woman’s throat
A man accused of a campaign of violent abuse against a woman has been told he will remain in prison until his next court hearing. Liudautauras Vaičiukynas, 38, faces a string of charges including that he subjected the Hopton woman to extreme controlling
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Barn conversion with bar plans thrown out for village after 'major concerns'
Plans have been thrown out for a barn conversion complete with bar in a leafy Norfolk village. The developers - named in council papers as Mr and Mrs Andrews - applied to convert the building overlooking The Green at East Rudham, near Fakenham,
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House on 'millionaire's row' may be demolished to make way for larger home in village
A bungalow on a leafy lane on the edge of Norfolk's "Chelsea-on-Sea" could be demolished and replaced by a larger home. Goosebec Developments has applied to knock down the existing property on Herrings Lane, at Burnham Market. The four-bedroom
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Man, 94, found in garden pond took his own life in midst of tragic health struggle
A great-grandfather took his own life at the age of 94 after growing frustrated with a significant decline in his physical health, an inquest has heard. Arthur Nunn, known to some as Jimmy, died in May this year after entering the garden pond of
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Mark Armstrong: Racing a 5K and helping in search of running 'holy grail'
Many runners set out at the start of each year with one aim... To record new personal bests at all of the traditional road running distances, namely 5K, 10K, 10 miles, half marathon and marathon. The term ‘holy grail’ has been coined by my
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Prison officer attacked by inmate as she tried to hand him a leaflet
An inmate tried to stab a Norwich Prison guard with a pair of nail scissors after she tried to give him a leaflet to read. Ross Macpherson, 35, attacked the officer only a day after he arrived at the Knox Road jail. Norwich Crown Court heard
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Norfolk police boss warns of 'gloomy' cuts and suggests the public 'expects too much'
Norfolk's police boss has suggested that the public's expectations of her force are too high saying it does not have the resources to meet them. Sarah Taylor, the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the county, warned of a "gloomy" year ahead
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'Overjoyed' 24-year-old wins national award for outstanding student project
A 24-year-old from Attleborough has been recognised for an "outstanding" student project. Harriet Key received a national award at the annual AT Awards, which is organised by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Ms
