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Man in his late teens assaulted in road rage incident
A man in his late teens was left with facial injuries following a road rage incident. Officers were called to Burnt Lane in Gorleston just after midday on Monday, November 25. It followed reports that a man was being assaulted. It is believed
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Let's savour Sainz-ational Borja while we can
Well, that was a bit better wasn't it?! After a pretty tough few winless weeks marred by injury woes and suspension frustrations, smiles were back on faces at Carra on Tuesday night. Six of the Best, the Joy of Six... there were plenty of options
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Absconded patient who died on A47 may have suffered neglect
An aspiring DJ who died on the A47 after absconding from a mental health facility may not have received a basic level of care, a court was told. Lee West died on January 20 this year after being struck by two consecutive cars on the main road
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Minister threatens 'full force of law' over illegal drones above air bases
A defence minister has said the government is ready to use the "full force of the law" to tackle illegal drone flights over Norfolk and Suffolk air bases. Drones were spotted flying over RAF Feltwell in Norfolk and at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall
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'Seal cam' captures moment pup is born on Norfolk coast
A solar-powered ‘seal cam’ has captured a seal giving birth on the north Norfolk coast. The wildlife camera located in the heart of England’s largest grey seal colony on Blakeney Point live-streamed the birth via the National Trust’s YouTube channel
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Norwich man made 'sadistic' threats to rape and kill young girl
A man jealous of the attention his former partner gave to her four-year-old daughter made sadistic threats about what he would to the child, including raping and murdering her. Jack Morris, 28, was recorded by the mother making "demonic" threats
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'Sinkhole Santa' strikes as roadworks given Christmassy makeover
A sinkhole has been given a festive makeover after weeks of delays left locals desperate to lighten the eyesore. Chapel Road in Attleborough has been plagued with disruption for nearly a month leaving people in the town frustrated. Taking matters
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Channel 4 star visits Norfolk coast and stays in 'amazing' B&B
A Channel 4 star visited the Norfolk coast at the weekend and he stayed in an "amazing" B&B. Keith Brymer Jones is best known as a judge on The Great Pottery Throw Down. It follows a group of amateur potters who compete in a series of challenges
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Award-winning resort dubbed one of the region's best
Center Parcs has scooped two awards at the British Travel Awards 2024. The family short break holiday operator, which has a site in Elveden Forest, won gold for Best Company for UK Family Holidays and silver for Best Company for UK Short Breaks
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Two Norfolk nans in the running to become face of huge brand
Forget the Man of Del Monte - it is time to meet the Nans of Del Monte from Norfolk. Del Monte is one of the world's leading food producers which is well known for its 'Man of Del Monte' adverts in the 1980s and 1990s. They starred a well-dressed
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Norfolk restaurant named one of the best in the world
A Norfolk restaurant has been named among the world's best in a prestigious guide. La Liste has just announced its 2025 global ranking of the world's top 1,000 restaurants. Morston Hall, near Blakeney, is the only place in Norfolk to feature
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More than 500 north Norfolk homes lose power
More than 500 homes in north Norfolk lost electricity due to a power cut. The affected properties were in the NR28 0 postcode area which covers half of North Walsham, Felmingham, Swafield, Knapton and Trunch. A map of the affected area (Image
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Armed raiders jailed after causing significant injury to burglary victim's hand
A masked raider burst into the home of two drug addicts and slashed one of them in the hand as part of an aggravated burglary, a court has heard. Brendan Burt, 42, forced his way into a Great Yarmouth property armed with a knife and with his face
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Man imprisoned for raping, strangling and threatening to kill woman near NDR
A man raped, strangled and threatened to kill a woman on a country lane near the NDR in a terrifying daylight attack which has left the victim "broken", a court has heard. Kenneth Watson had been walking along Smee Lane near Great Plumstead when
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Art school students enjoy trip of a lifetime to Japan
Forty art students from a West Norfolk school have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan. The group of Year 10 and 11 students from St Clement's High School, in Terrington St Clement, spent five nights in Tokyo experiencing the country's
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Three arrested over woman's fall from flat will face no further action
Three people arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries following a fall from a first-floor flat in Norwich will face "no further action", it has emerged. A man in his 50s, a woman in her 40s and another woman in her 50s had been arrested
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Plans change AGAIN during 'dystopian fortress' rebuild
It became one of the most controversial planning rows in Norfolk's history after a theatre impresario's dream home was built bigger than promised and became a "coastal fortress". Now, theatre producer Adam Spiegel - who was forced to cut Arcady
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Care provider marks 25th anniversary with big expansion plans
Castlemeadow Care, a leading Norfolk and Suffolk assisted and independent living specialist, is celebrating its 25th anniversary today, with a reception at St John’s House in Norwich – a care home that’s rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
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How Oakwood House Care Home creates a Christmas to remember
The holiday season can often bring mixed emotions for elderly individuals, as it’s a time when feelings of loneliness and isolation may surface. However, at Oakwood House Care Home in Norwich, the focus is on fostering a festive atmosphere filled with
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Two people and dog stranded off Norfolk coast
Two people and a dog were rescued after becoming stranded off the north Norfolk coast. The trio became cut off by the incoming tide near the harbour entrance at Wells-next-the-Sea at around 12.30pm on Tuesday. They were visible from the boathouse
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Elderly man dies after four-vehicle crash
An elderly man has died after a four-vehicle crash in Great Yarmouth. Emergency services were called to Lawn Avenue at 4pm on Tuesday after reports of the crash which involved a white Dacia Sandero, a black Audi A4, a blue Ford Transit Van and
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Power cut hits hundreds of Norfolk homes
Hundreds of homes in Norfolk were left without electricity due to a power cut. More than 400 properties in the IP25 7, NR18 9 and NR9 4 postcode areas around Hingham were affected on Wednesday. READ MORE: Storm Conall: Heavy downpours and
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Local firm offers scaffolding solutions for all sectors
A Great Yarmouth firm is enjoying strong demand for its new scaffolding service, which it launched earlier this year. Stowen established a scaffolding division to support the construction and project management business it has grown globally since
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Backlash over yet ANOTHER toll hike for Broads boaters
Boaters are set to pay more to use Norfolk's waterways for another year, despite boat firms calling for the move to be scrapped. The Broads Authority (BA) has revealed plans to increase toll fees by an average of 5.9pc for most craft, as part of
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A11 closed after two-vehicle crash and fire
Part of the A11 was closed following a two-vehicle crash and a car fire. Police were called at 8.30am to the A11 at Hethersett following reports of the collision. The fire service was also at the scene due to one of the vehicles catching fire
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Swimming spot in Norfolk fails water quality standards
The water quality at a beach in Norfolk has been rated "poor" and people are being advised not to swim there. Each year, the Environment Agency and Defra publish data about the water quality at 450 designated bathing spots in England. The data
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Showdown over controversial development in village postponed
A key meeting that will decide the fate of a controversial development has been postponed 24 hours before it was due to take place. People concerned about the proposal to build 55 homes on farmland in Ormesby St Margaret had been gearing up to
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90-year-old who seriously injured motorcyclist offers to stop driving
A 90-year-old driver who caused a crash that left a motorcyclist seriously injured has said he will hand in his licence. Brian Bussey was at the wheel of a Skoda Roomster when he pulled out from a junction in North Walsham into the path of the
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Village's long-awaited post office to reopen this week
A village's post office will reopen after six months this week. Horning's only post office closed its doors in May when postmasters Andrew and Adrienne Seddon retired. National statistics show at least two rural post offices are closing each
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Torrential downpours hit Norfolk amid Storm Conall
Heavy downpours and strong winds have hit Norfolk this morning amid Storm Conall. The storm, which is the third of the season, has brought torrential rain and gale-force winds to the county. Although no weather warning has been issued the
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Stark warning for care home after death of 73-year-old resident
The death of a 73-year-old man who was found collapsed in his bedroom has sparked a stern warning to a Norfolk care home. John Riley was found lying on his bedroom floor at Manor House in North Walsham on February 8 this year, with a bed frame
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Norfolk farm gets nod to boost production to 3m chickens a year
A poultry farm has been given the go-ahead for two new chicken sheds that will boost production to 3m birds a year. Newcome Baker Farms has been given planning permission for the extra buildings at Whin Close Farm at Sedgeford, near Hunstanton.
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Mystery surrounds how hospital patient made 22-mile journey before crash
A police investigation was unable to reveal the tragic final movements of an escaped hospital patient who died on the A47 more than 20 miles away. Southern Hill hospital patient Lee West left the Mundesley facility after "tailgating" through an
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Bee-aware! That jar of honey may not be so sweet
As we all become more aware of the harm the ultra-processed foods are doing to our bodies, more of us are seeking out natural, unadulterated food to consume. A good example of this is honey: there could not be a more naturally-produced food, and
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Predator who tried to murder schoolgirl in the 1970s offends again after 48 years
A man convicted of a string of sexual offences in the 1970s - including indecently assaulting and trying to murder a schoolgirl - has avoided jail after being caught offending again. Michael Zabroski, 72, appeared at Norwich Crown Court, charged
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Cameras and speed limit cuts on cards for another section of A47
The speed limit on three stretches of the A47 could be cut to 50mph, with cameras installed to enforce the new restrictions. National Highways is starting consultation over the changes, which it says are needed to improve safety. The Acle
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MP intervenes to demand Norfolk megafarm is blocked
A Norfolk MP has called for plans to build one of the biggest livestock farming sites in Europe to be blocked, over fears the site would cause massive environmental harm. Terry Jermy, Labour MP for South West Norfolk, has written an extensive letter
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Major backing gives hope for school to end Norfolk's 'dental desert'
The bid for a dental school to end a crisis which has left people in Norfolk unable to see dentists has been given a major boost - with another to follow. Plans for a new dentistry school at the University of East Anglia have been discussed in
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Adapt or die: can the nightlife scene survive in the East?
Nightclubs could be “extinct” by the end of the decade if the current rate of closures continues, with owners warning that adapting is the industry’s last chance of survival. Three nightclubs close every week in the UK, more than 150 each year,
