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5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week
From roadworks causing a 71-mile diversion to a new funeral home opening in a former Norwich supermarket, here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week. 1) A149 to close for roadworks The A149 Yarmouth Road at Sutton is
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No pier pressure to dent Cromer pride
One of the characters in Jane Austen’s Emma, first published in 1816, says; ”Perry was a week in Cromer once, and he holds it to be the best of all the sea-bathing places, A fine open sea, he says, and very pure air”. Now, I don’t work for the
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Dog who spent seven years in a pen looking for forever home
A dog who was kept in a pen for seven years is now hoping to get a new chance at life in Norfolk. Noel is a medium-sized crossbreed, around nine years old, who was brought over to the UK by Safe Rescue for Dogs after being rescued in Romania.
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Facelift proposed for grey house that 'doesn't fit in' with historic surroundings
A grey house which doesn't fit in with its historic surroundings could be given a facelift. Gracie Burton has applied for planning permission to replace the brick facade of her home to match neighbouring properties on Priory Lane, in King's Lynn
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Why Norfolk is the best place for a winter staycation
The crisp winter air has arrived and with it the season of frost-covered mornings and rosy cheeks. Many may choose to jet away to escape the brisk temperatures but here is why Norfolk is a place worth staying around for. Winter walks The
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'I'm not a conspiracy theorist' - councillor worried at move to add fluoride to water
The possibility of fluoride being pumped into Norfolk's drinking water to help solve the county's dental crisis has sparked controversy. Green county councillor Paul Neale said he was "very concerned" about the potential move, in the light of studies
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Plans for 'beautiful and sustainable' gardens at High Sheriff's grand country home
A couple have applied to enlarge the gardens of their grand country property by an acre to provide a "beautiful and sustainable" extension. David and Lisa Flux have applied to extend the gardens of Ashwicken Hall, near King's Lynn, by landscaping
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Plans revealed for first time buyer homes in Norfolk village
Plans have been revealed for a village development including two first time buyer homes and an affordable rented property. A developer named in planning papers as Mr Hurn has applied for planning permission for four new properties at Terrington
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Disruption on the A11 and A47 as 65ft boat decking to hold-up traffic
Drivers on some of Norfolk's busiest roads are to face delays next week as huge part of a boat is moved through the county. The 44-tonne decking will affect the A47 and A11 as it is moved on an adapted 65-foot lorry. The HGV will leave a site
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Will it snow in Norfolk this week as temperatures plummet to 0C?
Temperatures are set to plummet next week as cold front makes its way towards Norfolk, but will the county wake up to a sprinkling of snow? November kicked off with a mild start as a long period of high pressure brought a settled week of warmer
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Town's library to be moved to new home as part of £83m eco-revamp
A town's library will be making a temporary move into a former day centre as part of an £83m project to make 200 council buildings more energy efficient. Norfolk County Council officers have approved County Hall's application to move Diss Library
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Aristocrat's estate stymied in plan to erect barbed-wire barrier
A Norfolk aristocrat's estate has been thwarted in its attempt to erect a barbed-wire fence along the boundary of a common. Raynham Estate, which is owned by Lord Charles Townshend, had hoped to construct the barrier around Shereford Common, near
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Go-ahead for new barn to store food for goats and horses
Plans for a new barn to store feed and bedding for a farmer's goats and horses have been given the go-ahead. West Norfolk Council has agreed planning permission for the 15m by 8m building at Lavender Farm at Salter's Lode, near Downham Market.
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Carols by candlelight for lifeboat charity at Norfolk church
A Norfolk church will be filled with song for the charity that saves lives at sea on December 18. St Mary's at Old Hunstanton is hosting a RNLI:200 Christmas carol service. Hunstanton Concert Band will be at the helm for a special evening of
