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New Christmas market with festive food set for Norfolk zoo
A new Christmas market with stalls full of handmade stocking fillers and festive food is coming to a Norfolk zoo. The Christmas Fair will open at Banham Zoo between 10am and 3pm on the weekend of December 7 and 8. Guests will be able to shop
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Police probe 'ongoing' into serious city assault
An investigation into a serious assault in Norwich that left a man in hospital with serious injuries is set to continue. Police launched a probe after a man was punched to the head by another man in Upper King Street on July 7, between 1.38am and
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Inheritance tax cloud could hold a silver lining for farms, says finance expert
A renewed focus on succession planning and innovation driven by a younger generation could be a "silver lining" to the tax cloud looming over farms, claims a rural finance expert. Chancellor Rachel Reeves sparked fury in her autumn budget by announcing
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Inheritance tax fears for rural families and their long-term nature legacy
Landowners working on a multi-generational Norfolk nature restoration project fear new inheritance tax rules will hit their families - and their environmental legacy. The Wendling Beck Environment Project is a habitat creation, nature restoration
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Jonny on the spot to end Linnets losing run
King's Lynn Town 1 Southport 0 Jonny Margetts scored his first goal for almost three months to end King’s Lynn’s losing run. Margetts struck from the penalty spot with less than 10 minutes remaining as Lynn ensured their three-match National
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String of power cuts hit more than 1000 Norfolk homes as Storm Bert sweeps county
More than a thousand homes across Norfolk have been left without power as Storm Bert sweeps across the county. Homes and businesses across Thuxton, Hardingham and Hingham have all been left without electricity, UK Power Networks have confirmed.
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Drivers to be stuck behind 70ft boat hull on A11 and A47
Motorists on some of the most travelled roads in Norfolk are to face delays in the coming days as a boat hull is moved across the county. The marine part spans more than 70 feet in length and 16 feet in width and will block many of the routes it
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New village dog walking field turned down over 'insufficient detail'
A bid to open a field up for villagers to walk their dogs has been refused. The Gayton Estate applied for planning permission to change the use of part of the site off East Walton Road, on the outskirts of the village. But West Norfolk Council
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Calls for empty hotel and hospital to be used for homeless to avoid £9m black hole
An empty hotel and vacant hospital should be used to house people facing homelessness, a councillor has said. It is amid calls for "drastic action" to be taken to avoid a nearly £9m financial black hole in the next four years. Matthew Taylor
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Shop that lets people create their own bears is opening on Norfolk Broads
A shop that lets customers create and build their own bears is opening in time for Christmas. Teddy Bears, owned by Lyn Cox, sells teddies in a similar way to Build-A-Bear Workshop and has been attending events across Norfolk since August.
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Norfolk farm is at the cutting edge of strategic crop research
A Norfolk farm which has grown into a national beacon for agricultural research is trialling strategic new solutions to crop pest, disease and nutrition problems. Morley Farms, near Wymondham, was named as the new AHDB Strategic Cereal Farm East
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Norfolk firm launches new department to fulfil international orders
A Great Yarmouth-based firm has launched a new welding and fabrication department to fulfil a growing number of international orders. Prior Power Solutions, an engine and equipment manufacturer and service provider based at Gapton Hall Industrial
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Furious in Fakenham - £700 scheme rejected... but neighbouring town gets £65k project
For those in Fakenham, it feels very much like a tale of two towns. While an appeal for the council to spend £700 on a replacement gate for a playground in the town has been rejected, the same authority has splashed out £65,000 on revamping a play
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The next 12 Norwich streets to get electric car chargers
Work to install electric vehicle charging points on another dozen streets in Norwich will begin next week. Twenty-two new charge points will begin to be installed from Monday (November 25), with work continuing until February next year. The
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City marketing firm scoops social media award
An independent marketing consultancy firm in Norfolk has been named Social Media Specialist of the Year by business magazine Corporate LiveWire. Mae Day Marketing, based in Norwich, received the award in Corporate LiveWire's 2024 Innovation and
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Plans for self-build homes outside village boundary turned down for second time
Plans for six new homes have been turned down after a flurry of objections from villagers. RTW Construction and Developments applied for outline permission for six new self-build homes on land at Walpole St Peter, between King's Lynn and Wisbech
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Nearly 400 Norfolk Broads homes left without power amid Storm Bert
Nearly 400 homes across the Norfolk Broads have been left without electricity after a huge power cut. Homes and businesses across Potter Heigham, Ludham, Repps with Bastick and Rollesby have been left without electricity, UK Power Networks has
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Popular Christmas market events cancelled as Storm Bert batters Norfolk
Christmas markets are being cancelled as Storm Bert batters the county. The first festive event was set to return to Pensthorpe, near Fakenham this Sunday with over 80 stalls selling everything from handmade decorations to dog treats. But now
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Major catchment area shake-up planned to ease school pressures
Fears children from a Norfolk town will have to be sent to Cambridgeshire schools have seen a major admissions shake-up unveiled in the west of the county. Downham Market Academy has grown so oversubscribed that education bosses opened talks with
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Record-breaking progress in milestone campaign for sugar beet industry
After a slow start to the harvest, beet growers and factories are making rapid progress in a milestone campaign for East Anglia's sugar industry. British Sugar bosses said farmers' beet deliveries have been fuelling "strong performances" at its
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Opinion: The fight for farming's future has only just begun
The day of action in London was spectacular – but the fight for farming’s future has only just begun says Zoe Leach, NFU regional director for the East of England. This week I had the pleasure of attending a very special day in London in which
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Send chocolate for free as Cadbury Secret Santa returns to Norfolk
Melt the heart of a loved one and send them a chocolate bar for free this Christmas. The Cadbury Secret Santa Postal Service is back for 2024 and you need to scan a QR code on special posters across the UK. They have already been spotted around
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Standing shoulder to shoulder with farmers
The protest in Westminster this week ensures farmers' voices are heard, says James Hill, land agent and associate at Arnolds Keys - Irelands Agricultural. On Tuesday, I joined thousands of farmers in London to protest against the Agricultural Property
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'You've been Grinched!' - Grinch experience with snow machine hits Norfolk
A cynical Christmas character has taken to blasting children with snow across Norfolk - and they can't get enough of it. Couple Nicholas and Jade Seal have been running the "You've Been Grinched!" experience for nearly two years - travelling to
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Up to £100m of funding to be made available to companies at Norwich Research Park
Companies at Norwich Research Park will have access to up to £100m of funding to help find solutions to tackle the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Climate and impact investor Greensphere Capital has launched the Gaia Sciences
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Man jailed for sexual assaulting woman in 'wrong flat' fails in appeal bid
A man jailed after sexually assaulting a woman he thought was his girlfriend after he mistakenly entered the wrong flat while drunk has failed in his bid to appeal his jail sentence. Aaron Riseborough, 32, had "drunk, and drunk and drunk" before
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School could move site and double in size to cope with hundreds of new homes
Plans for a school to double in size and to move to a new site, to cope with a rising population because of hundreds of new homes, have moved forwards a significant step. Norfolk County Council wants to build a new primary school at the Wheatcroft
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Make yourself a delicious festive pork dish on a budget
Norfolk chef Polly Guy shares the recipe for a delicious dish on a budget Before we dive into this delicious recipe, it’s important to share why I have chosen it. As a busy mum I’m always looking to save money where I can and as we are coming
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Norfolk's new agricultural leader says farms must find optimism and opportunities
Norfolk's next agricultural leader said farmers must be optimistic and find new ways to fight for their financial future amid growing industry challenges. Graham Shadrack has been elected Norfolk county chairman for the National Farmers' Union,
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New look for retirement home bid after 'brutalist' designs branded 'awful'
A developer has gone back to the drawing board after its designs for a block of 41 retirement homes were met with derision from neighbours who called them "awful". McCarthy Stone hopes to create a retirement community on the site of the former
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Stephen Cleeve: We have plans to make King's Lynn Town a globally-renowned team
King’s Lynn Town have been doing the hard yards on the road, with four away games in our last five fixtures - but we now have four home games in succession as we approach Christmas, which is often used as a marker by many as to when the league table
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Chelsea-on-Sea villagers struggling to recruit councillors as population declines
Villagers in a second home hotspot are seeking to downsize its parish council after struggling to find enough members. Burnham Market - known as Chelsea-on-Sea due to the influx of wealthy out-of-towners buying up property there - has asked to
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How the generosity of Geoffrey Watling is living on and on
Born in 1871 he began his working life as stable boy in Norwich before taking over the company and going on to be a leading businessman, Sheriff and then Lord Mayor of Norwich. His name was Charles Watling. He married Martha Nichols from Swaffham
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City Hall claims to have a grip on spiralling temporary staff spending
City Hall leaders claim to have a grip on their spiralling spending on temporary staff after it was revealed some are being paid almost £1,000 a day. Louise Rawsthorne, chief executive at Norwich City Council, made a highly unusual address to councillors
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The mystery of Norfolk's disappearing mussels
They are among Norfolk's best-loved delicacies and support one of its most traditional industries. But there are concerns the mussel beds around the Wash and north Norfolk coast, from which the succulent shellfish has been harvested for centuries
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The end of Breckworld? Council's 'embarrassing' £90k app quietly vanishes from store
A Norfolk council's digital ventures have fallen flat after investing nearly £150,000 on two apps that are no longer available to download. Breckland Council launched both Breckworld and ShopAppy in 2018 with the aim of supporting tourism and increasing
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'Bankrupt' council spending more than £26,000 on unfinished village hall
A Norfolk council is spending tens of thousands of pounds on an unfinished and overbudget village hall. Easton Parish Council is on the brink of bankruptcy and cannot afford to cover the soaring costs of the scheme, which has hit huge setbacks
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Farmers made a powerful case against inheritance tax - but is government listening?
With a proud and vociferous show of strength, farmers protesting in London this week made a powerful case to preserve the future of their family businesses. Thousands took to the streets of the capital for a protest rally in Whitehall which was
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Museum receives £5,000 grant from town council
A museum has been given a grant of £5,000. The Charles Burrell Museum in Thetford received the money from Thetford Town Council. The funding is part of the council's initiative, the Unlocking Thetford's Potential Fund, which was launched earlier
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King's Lynn crematorium makes £11,600 donation to charity
A crematorium in King's Lynn has donated £11,600 to a charity. Mintlyn Crematorium, which is owned and managed by the borough council, has raised £11,600 to donate to the charity Cradle. The money has been raised through a charitable scheme
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King's Lynn care home scheme to offer soup and roll for free to public
As temperatures drop and energy costs rise, Athena Care Homes in King's Lynn are launching their Winter Warmer Scheme for the second year. This initiative offers residents surrounding Goodwins Hall and Amberley Hall a free soup and roll in November
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Life-saving hovercraft returned home after period of maintenance
An RNLI search-and-rescue hovercraft has returned home after undergoing maintenance. The Hunstanton Flyer made the six-hour journey from Poole in Dorset, where it has been undergoing maintenance since July. One of just four such hovercraft
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North West Norfolk secondary school raises more than £500 for Children in Need
Smithdon High School students in Hunstanton raised more than £500 for Children in Need. They swapped uniforms for spotty outfits and organised a cake sale and photo booth. Deputy headteacher Sarah Robinson said: “In the past, we’ve raised over
