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5 of the best festive afternoon teas to try in Norfolk
There are few feelings better than tucking into a mince pie and a warm cup of tea on a frosty day. Venues across Norfolk are celebrating this with the launch of festive afternoon teas. Here is a round-up of five of the best to try for 2024.
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Norfolk tulip field stars as Munchkinland in new Wicked film
A tulip field in Norfolk is featured in a Hollywood blockbuster musical which was released in cinemas across the world today. The farm, near King's Lynn, attracts thousands of visitors each year and sweeping aerial shots of its vibrant colours
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'Dump it all at sea' - anger mounts over 'explosive cargo' in Norfolk port
Nearly 20,000 tonnes of "potentially explosive" cargo should be dumped at sea, a senior councillor has said, as anger mounts over the handling of a damaged ship docked in a Norfolk port. The MV Ruby remains berthed in Great Yarmouth harbour, despite
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Man accused of city assault had threatened to rape and kill previous victim
A man accused of assaulting a woman on a popular Norwich footpath had previously threatened to rape and kill a woman he had robbed, a court has heard. Derry Bates, 44, is accused of attacking a woman - who cannot be identified for legal reasons
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Norfolk's flagship £274m infrastructure project PAUSED
The controversial Norwich Western Link road is to be "paused" by council bosses while leaders plea for the government to salvage the under threat scheme. Norfolk County Council is to stop further spending and pause the planning process for the
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Warning over scam emails from Premier Inn and Nespresso
People in Norfolk have been warned about scam email messages claiming to be from well-known companies. A large number of locals have been reporting various scam emails to Norfolk County Council posing as businesses like Premier Inn and Nespresso
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Norfolk actor stars as SAS hero in Tom Hardy series
An actor from Great Yarmouth will star as a SAS hero as he recreates a daring hostage rescue that was filmed in Norwich despite taking place in the jungles of Sierra Leone. Jorro White, 26, took on the role of elite forces veteran Phil Campion
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Festive Royal Arcade event for EDP and Norfolk Magazine subscribers
A festive evening at the Royal Arcade treated Eastern Daily Press and Norfolk Magazine subscribers to an exclusive VIP event. The magical Christmas shopping event, held on November 21, brought festive cheer to the heart of Norwich. From 6pm
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Home with café business in Castle Acre for sale at £795,000
A Grade II Listed home with a café business in the heart of Castle Acre is up for sale at £795,000 with selling agent Sowerbys. Owners, Andrew Talbot and Simon Kerr, started their journey in London, with Andrew working in public health and Simon
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PM denies 'running roughshod' over Norfolk with giant solar farms
The prime minister has denied "running roughshod" over Norfolk amid criticism of plans for swathes of solar farms here. Five major schemes unveiled in recent weeks would sprawl across a total of 17,000 acres of the county, equivalent to almost
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Man guilty of murder following row over drug-taking outside his flat
A man has been convicted of murder after he killed a 59-year-old man in a row over drug-taking in a communal stairwell. Martin Montgomery, 31, kicked Nigel Mazs in the head causing him to fall backwards onto concrete after finding him and friends
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Van driver seriously injured after crashing into police car on A47
A van driver is in hospital with serious injuries after crashing into the back of a parked police car. The van was travelling on the A47 in Terrington St John, near King's Lynn, on Thursday afternoon when it hit the back of the stopped car.
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Tributes to 'outstanding public servant' after death of former Norfolk council leader
Tributes have been paid to the first woman leader of Norfolk County Council following her death at the age of 78. Former Norwich South MP Charles Clarke hailed Celia Cameron, who led the council from 1993 to 2001 and was also the authority's first
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Mulled wine and miniature donkeys to appear at Victorian-themed Christmas event
Mulled wine and miniature donkeys will be on hand at a Victorian-themed Christmas event. St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn is the largest surviving medieval guildhall in the country. According to the National Trust, it is the only theatre
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Die-hard Wrexham fan travels 250 miles to watch Wroxham
A die-hard Wrexham supporter travelled more than 250 miles to cheer on Wroxham after their mockumentary was 'accidentally' advertised in the city. Wroxham FC went viral earlier this month after they released a tongue-in-cheek mockumentary called
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New £100k signs put up to stop crossings on 'Britain's most flooded road'
New £100,000 electronic signs are being installed on "Britain's most flooded road" after several cars and lorries got trapped in the water. The A1101 Welney Wash became infamous last winter after the stretch of road was submerged for a record-breaking
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Four shepherd's huts launching at Norfolk estate in 2025
Four cosy new shepherd's huts are launching at a Norfolk estate next year. They are located by The Victoria hotel at Holkham, which is just a short walk away from the beach. Each hut sleeps up to two guests, with two dogs also allowed, and
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'We've got to improve quickly' - Linnets boss
Adam Lakeland says he has no doubts his King’s Lynn Town side can turn things around as they bid to end a four-game losing streak. A six-match unbeaten run has been followed by three National League North defeats and last weekend’s FA Trophy exit
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Listed cottage near Diss up for auction at £390,000 guide
A Grade II listed thatched cottage in Billingford, near Diss, is heading to auction next month at a guide price of £390,000. The detached property, which requires some updating, offers a wealth of original features including exposed timbers, inglenook
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Woman taken to hospital after crash at A11 blackspot
A woman has been taken to hospital after a crash at an accident blackspot on the A11. The two-car collision happened on the southbound side of the road at Ketteringham, near Hethersett, on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services flooded the
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Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Norfolk murder trial
A jury has been sent out to consider verdicts in the trial of a man accused of murdering a 59-year-old who died from a brain injury almost two weeks after being kicked in the face. Jurors have heard how Nigel Mazs had been smoking drugs with friends
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People injured after van and car crash on major road
People have been left injured following a two-vehicle crash on a major road. The incident happened at 10.07am on the A140 Norwich Road at its junction with Allison Street in Marsham when a van and a car collided. Police and ambulance services
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Two Norfolk beaches named among England's top 10 winter strolls
Two beaches in Norfolk have scooped national acclaim after being named among England's top places for a winter stroll. A study by Go Outdoors has taken into account average rainfall, temperature, daylight hours and popularity to rank the nation's
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Free tickets to Christmas zoo experience posted to Norfolk households
Free tickets are up for grabs to celebrate the launch of a new Christmas stage show at a Norfolk zoo. Jingle in the Jungle is launching at Banham Zoo, near Attleborough, in collaboration with Go Awesome Children’s Entertainment. To celebrate
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New measures to crack down on hundreds of boy racers in Norfolk towns
New rules are being designed to deter hundreds of boy racers from tearing through Norfolk towns. Breckland Council is planning to introduce measures against car meets after a series of events held in Swaffham, Dereham and Thetford. The gatherings
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Events cancelled as Norfolk set to be battered by 60mph winds from Storm Bert
Events have been cancelled across the region this weekend amid 60mph winds from Storm Bert. Bert is the second named storm of the season and the Met Office has warned trees might be uprooted and buildings may suffer "considerable structural damage
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College students tackle offshore survival challenge
Safety, survival and emergency response training is mandatory for offshore workers – and something they will do for their entire career. Petans, a Norwich-based specialist in this type of training, has been a trusted partner of the offshore energy
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Bid to create new long distance footpath from Norfolk to Yorkshire
Campaigners are calling for the creation of a national long-distance footpath stretching from Norfolk to Yorkshire. The North Sea National Trail has been proposed in a report from think tank Onward. It would give walkers the opportunity to
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Converted chapel with gothic features on the market for £625,000
A converted chapel which has been updated to create a stunning residential home while still retaining many unique original features is on the market for offers in the region of £625,000. St Withburga’s in Dereham is believed to date back to the
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Former professional boxer admits role in drugs supply
A former Norfolk boxer has admitted producing a kilogram of cannabis in order to supply it. Michael Walsh, a former professional featherweight boxer who won all of his 14 bouts, had been charged with being concerned in the supply of a drug of class
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Opinion: Adapt or die - the new climate challenge
You’ve maybe heard about the latest annual climate CoP jamboree, that’s been going on in Azerbaijan. It might seem very distant. This article is about how the climate question can suddenly feel a lot less distant. When it’s approached in the right
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Farms urged to apply for free business resilience advice after budget upheavals
Financial upheavals in the budget have prompted a plea for farmers to grasp the offer of free business resilience advice before an application window closes. The Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) was launched by Defra two years ago, offering
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East Anglia's champion pig farmers celebrate national awards victories
East Anglia's champion pig farmers are among the prize-winners celebrating victories in a national industry awards scheme. West Norfolk farming firm R&C Mellor won the 2024 Outdoor Pig Producer of the Year title at the National Pig Awards,
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Memoirs of growing up in the county by an almost forgotten Norwich novelist
Two remarkable memoirs of growing up in the county by an almost forgotten Norwich novelist are now back in print thanks to a small Norfolk publishing house Imagine a charming and insistent child taking you by the hand and pulling you out of the
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Opinion: Dogs must be kept on the lead or banned from public areas
Time was when dodging pavement poo was the biggest doggy social issue. Now it’s dog attacks; on other dogs, people, sheep and cattle. Dogs, of all sizes, are out of control in the home, on the streets, our beaches, parks and countryside. Of
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Councillor rails against MP's reaction to nuclear after plans emerge for village
An MP has been attacked for not being "more open-minded" over his staunch anti-nuclear stance after plans emerged that could see a reactor built in a coastal village. Steff Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, has faced criticism from senior Tories
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Norfolk set for its FIFTH huge solar farm bringing total to 17,000 acres
Norfolk's solar stock is set to increase by 17,000 acres as plans for a fifth major development are unveiled. Noventum Power is seeking permission for the latest project near Long Stratton, which could span roughly 2,500 acres. It is the fifth
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Nurse describes terrifying moment hospital patient absconded ahead of fatal tragedy
A nurse has revealed how a patient was able to squeeze past her and escape hospital just two hours before being hit by two vehicles some 20 miles away. Lee West died at Postwick on January 20 after being struck twice while walking on the A47. He
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Anger mounts at 'ridiculous' closure of health centre despite huge demand
Anger continues to mount after NHS bosses confirmed they would continue with the disposal of a healthcare facility despite figures showing a huge demand for its services. The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is proceeding with
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Christmas appeal for Norfolk children who might not get presents
People are being asked to help bring joy to children who might not otherwise get presents to open this Christmas. The Giving Tree Appeal, now in its 18th year, is a festive initiative by Norfolk County Council’s children’s services department and
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Neil Featherby: RIP Mike 'Wilko' Wilkinson
“It’s always better to be over distance than under distance,” he said. Quoting Mike Wilkinson after I asked him why all road running courses which he measured were always over distance. However, he was indeed right as there can be nothing
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Woman 'hit on head and dragged into bushes' during daytime attack on Marriott's Way
A woman who was hit on the head and dragged into bushes on a popular Norwich path in broad daylight believed she was going to die during the terrifying ordeal. At the time of the attack, the woman - who cannot be identified for legal reasons -
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Mark Armstrong: Trying to finish with a flourish at the Norwich Half Marathon
This weekend’s Norwich Half Marathon has an end of season finale feel to it. Of course, there are lots of other races still to be run up and down the country before the end of the year but I’m looking at Sunday as a chance to wrap up what has,
