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Fearful in Feltwell... The Norfolk village scanning the skies for mystery drones
When news emerged over the weekend that mysterious swarms of drones had been spotted over US airbases in East Anglia, it thrust one Norfolk village into the spotlight. While the American bases at Mildenhall and Lakenheath, in Suffolk, are prominent
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TV star rushed to hospital just days before Norfolk lights switch-on
A TV star who is switching on the Christmas lights at a Norfolk bar and restaurant this week has been injured on holiday. Mark Wright, who first found fame on reality show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE), recalled the incident on his Instagram story
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Missing manhole cover causes delays on major road
A missing manhole cover caused delays on one of Norfolk's busiest roads. The cover came off on the A146 in Yelverton, near Poringland, this afternoon with a concerned local making a call to police shortly after 2pm. When officers arrived at
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Paralysed mum’s life ‘utterly devastated’ by mobile-using teen crash driver
A mother’s life has been utterly devastated after she was left paralysed by a speeding teenage driver, who filmed himself on his phone while using his knees to steer. Catherine Davies went into cardiac arrest and was airlifted to hospital
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Warning issued to elderly and vulnerable in wake of Storm Bert
A government organisation has issued an alert to check on the elderly and vulnerable in the wake of Storm Bert. After strong winds and heavy rainfall hit the county this weekend, Norfolk County Council Trading Standards called on people to check
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Norfolk pub launches Sunday roasts with a twist
A Norfolk pub has launched Sunday roasts with a twist and they "have been a hit" with customers. The Suffield Arms in Thorpe Market, located opposite Gunton Station, is a 19th-century pub, Mediterranean restaurant and tapas bar. Roasts with
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Watch as giraffe takes first steps at her new Norfolk home
A giraffe has taken her first steps in Norfolk after a 40-mile journey across the border to her new home at Banham Zoo. Iniko the giraffe embarked on her trip to Nelson's County on Friday morning after saying goodbye to her former home at Africa
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Child rapist jailed for 17 years in 'deeply disturbing' case
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for sexually abusing and raping a girl under the age of 13. Ashley Lamptey, of Watling Avenue, Edgware, Middlesex, appeared at Norwich Crown Court today for sentencing. In April, Lamptey was convicted of two
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Household name comedian announces show at coastal venue
A household name comedian is bringing his new tour to Suffolk. Jason Manford is heading to the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft on Wednesday, November 12 2025 and the show will start at 7.30pm. Audiences can expect "expert observational comedy"
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33-year-old suffered severe brain injury before his death, court told
A 33-year-old from King’s Lynn died after a hospital scan revealed he had suffered a severe brain injury. An inquest into the death of Joshua Shorting was opened at Norfolk Coroner’s Court following his death on June 6. Mr Shorting had been
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Stricken vessel carrying 'explosive cargo' set to leave Norfolk port
The saga over a damaged ship which docked in a Norfolk port laden with a potentially explosive cargo has taken a new twist after it emerged the stricken vessel is due to head out to sea again. MV Ruby, a container vessel carrying 20,000 tonnes
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Norfolk 'monster' who sexually abused four child victims is jailed
A "monster" who committed a "catalogue of sexual abuse" against four children over almost a quarter of a century has been jailed for 24 years. Roland Wiles, 49, repeatedly raped, indecently assaulted and molested three girls and a boy - none of
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Almost 5,000 booked controversial timed slots for Norfolk's tips
Almost 5,000 people booked to visit Norfolk's tips in the first four days of the new 'click and chuck' system requiring timed slots to get rid of rubbish. Officials at Norfolk County Council said some people had turned up without having booked
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Woman taken to hospital following multi-car crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on a major road. The crash happened on Sunday at around 5.50pm at the junction of the A1065 and Wangford Road near Brandon. Three cars were involved including a white Vauxhall
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Margetts is worth his weight in gold for Linnets boss
Big games call for big players – and King’s Lynn Town have both on Tuesday night when Kidderminster Harriers visit The Walks. Harriers are a point off top spot with a game in hand on the two teams above them, Scunthorpe and Chorley, and are on
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Receptionist at boutique Norfolk hotel suffered race discrimination and harassment
A reception supervisor at an upmarket boutique hotel was subjected to repeated racism and told "she wasn't dark enough to be offended", a court was told. An industrial tribunal has found Georgia Sylvester suffered "direct race discrimination" and
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Harley-Davidson biker taken to hospital following serious crash
A biker in his 20s was taken to hospital after being involved in a serious collision with a car. The incident happened at 1pm on Saturday on the A134 Thetford Road in Northwold when a green Mini Cooper crashed with a black Harley-Davidson.
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11-year-old boy one of three seriously injured in A14 crash
An 11-year-old boy was one of three people from Norfolk who were seriously injured in a five-vehicle crash on the A14. Emergency services were called to the major road near Newmarket at around 11.40pm on Friday. They had received reports of
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Women who died following A11 crash lived together, inquest hears
Two women who died in a crash as they drove home from a Halloween party were living together at the time of the tragedy, a court has heard. Sara Ribeiro, 29, and Sara Pancas, 38, were both killed in a crash on the A11 at Ketteringham at around
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Man charged with assault after firework thrown into busy crowd
A man has been charged after a firework was thrown into a busy crowd at a council-run Bonfire Night. Attendees were left shocked following the incident at Fawkes in the Walks in King's Lynn on November 1. Four people suffered injuries to their
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Biker in hospital after air ambulance called to crash
A motorcyclist in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Dereham. He was riding his blue Mondial SMX 125 along Holt Road in Beetley at around 10pm on Sunday when he was involved in a collision with a white VW Golf.
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Farm shop gets refresh with new layout and butchery counter
A Norfolk farm shop has been given a refresh and it includes a new "state-of-the-art" butchery counter. Goodies Food Hall is located a few miles south of Long Stratton, just off the A140. It features a butchery, bakery, deli counter, shelves
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Flood alert remains in place for parts of Norfolk
A flood alert remains in place for parts of the Norfolk Broads as locals are told to "be prepared". The Environment Agency has warned the flooding of homes and businesses remains likely today and for at least the next 24 hours. The alert is
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Morrisons shoplifters caught in Norfolk were part of an international crime ring
The hunt for a shoplifting gang who were caught in Norfolk after a crime spree covering hundreds of miles and 47 branches of Morrisons is featured in a TV documentary. Robert-claudiu Alexe, 24, and Elena-brindusa Efta, 35, were jailed for 27 months
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Norfolk's district councils face abolition in biggest shake-up for decades
Norfolk's district councils are to be scrapped as part of the biggest shake-up of local government in decades, according to reports. Labour ministers are understood to be keen to combine transferring powers from Whitehall with a fresh attempt at
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Dog saved from streets of Cyprus seeking forever home in Norfolk
A "loving and devoted" dog who started life on the streets of Cyprus is searching for her forever home in Norfolk. Blue is a four-year-old Husky cross Shepherd who was brought to the UK in October 2020. Her first family did not feel able to
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New date announced for Christmas market after 'huge hit' from Storm Bert
A new date has been announced for a popular Christmas market after it was cancelled due to Storm Bert. The event was due to take place at Pensthorpe, near Fakenham, on Sunday, November 24 with more than 80 stalls. However, this was called off
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Man in his 20s arrested over city store arson
A man has been arrested after a Norwich business was set on fire. The man was arrested earlier this month after police issued an appeal following an arson attack at a Lisa Angel store in Norwich in the early hours of July 28. The shopfront
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Take That star announced for Thetford Forest
A Take That star has been revealed as the latest act to perform at next year's Forest Live. Gary Barlow has announced a brand new solo tour for 2025 and will be stopping off at Thetford Forest for his final performance. Gary Barlow performing
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Former Norwich pub landlord to be sentenced after rape and sex assault convictions
A former Norwich pub landlord is facing jail when he is sentenced later this week after being convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a woman. Kevin Tweedy, who used to run the Artichoke in Magdalen Road was found guilty of raping the woman
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Helping your child buy a property with a Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor mortgage
Stuart Mackenzie, mortgage manager at Miles Rhodes Mortgages, looks at how parents can help their child get on the property ladder with a Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor mortgage. Parents who want to help their child to buy a home is something we
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Revealed: The most affordable towns in Norfolk to buy a home
Homebuyers looking for a bargain in Norfolk may want to turn their attention towards the coast. According to data recently published by Zoopla, people in a dual-salary household typically pay nearly four times their income to buy a property.
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Opinion: 'We mustn't sit at home and feel sorry for ourselves'
One of my favourite musical numbers is Love Changes Everything from the Andrew Lloyd Webber show, Aspects of Love. It is sung inimitably by Michael Ball. There’s a line in the song which goes “nothing in the world will ever be the same” - and
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Railway station campaigners secure meeting with transport secretary
Campaigners fighting to get a Norfolk railway station made more accessible for disabled people are to meet the transport secretary. The group hopes the 180th birthday of Wymondham Railway Station next year be marked with desperately-needed improvements
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Miniature GoGoSafari sculptures arrive at new homes on World Safari Day
In celebration of World Safari Day, schools across the county are set to welcome some towering new classmates. More than 60 giraffe sculptures will arrive this week, ready for students to unleash their creativity as part of the GoGoSafari art
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Go-ahead for new cottage next to 300-home development
A new cottage has been given the go-ahead next to land where 300 new homes are being built. West Norfolk Council has agreed planning permission for the new three-bed property in gardens at Crow Hall Cottage, on Nightingale Lane at Downham Market
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Labour MP breaks ranks to voice concerns over spread of solar farms across Norfolk
A Norfolk Labour MP has voiced concerns over his government's ambitions to create a string of Britain's biggest solar farms across thousands of acres of the county's farmland. Terry Jermy, who represents the rural constituency of South West Norfolk
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Celebrate the festive season at Kettering Park Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire
Kettering Park Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire - part of Daniel Thwaites – launches its selection of Christmas activities for 2024. From festive catch ups with friends, to romantic winter getaways, and excuses to get the whole family together, Kettering
