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Charity shops overcrowded and understaffed.
With peoples’ recently changing attitudes towards charity shopping, how many donations actually make it up for sale? Susan, a volunteer for the Norfolk Hospice charity in Fakenham since 2011, said that they receive ‘a mixture of clothes and
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Interview with ITV'S Weather presenter Aisling Creevey
A clear and worrying change both in weather and the climate has now got the attention of many, if perhaps not enough people, who see the new world in their everyday lives. But what do the professionals think? Nobody better to ask than Aisling Creevey
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Norfolk hospital has second longest waits in ENTIRE COUNTRY
Patients at the Norfolk and Norwich face the second longest waits for planned treatments in the entire county, new figures have revealed. Only those using the University Hospitals Sussex are waiting longer. The two trusts top a new list compiled
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Man accused of causing £5,000 of damage to Norwich's main war memorial
A man has been accused of causing thousands of pounds of damage to the Norwich War Memorial. Baron Kelly is also charged with outraging public decency by destroying wreaths laid as part of a Battle of Britain remembrance event. The 64-year-old
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‘Exploited’ teenager jailed after claiming he was ordered to stab man
A teenager has been jailed for stabbing a man after being ordered to by older members of a drugs gang. Baz Tofik was 15 when he repeatedly knifed a man in the legs and arm during a violent drugs dispute in 2021. Now 19, he was sentenced to
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Energy publication partners with national offshore wind event
A sister title of the Eastern Daily Press and East Anglian Daily Times has partnered with one of the UK's leading offshore wind events. Insight Energy magazine will serve as a media partner for Offshore Wind Connections (OWC), a two-day event
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Major investments propel Norwich Research Park growth in 2025
Anglia Innovation Partnership, the campus management organisation at Norwich Research Park, has been busy preparing the groundwork and building the eco-system that will enable it to grow rapidly. Over the past few years, it has become home to a
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Council to look at new leisure centre and pool for two towns
A new leisure centre complete with a pool and fitness centre could be on its way to west Norfolk as a council takes the first steps in replacing leisure facilities. The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk has begun discussing options
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Scale of major scrap metal fire revealed in new image
Norfolk's fire service has released an image revealing the scale of a scrap metal fire that broke out in King's Lynn last night. Crews from King's Lynn, Terrington, Sandringham, Hunstanton, Fakenham, Aylsham, Hingham and Sheringham were called
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Mystery after pensioner found unconscious in village street
An appeal has been launched to find out what happened to a pensioner found unconscious in a village street. The man in his 70s was found by a worried local in Holt Road in Langham, north Norfolk, at around 8pm yesterday (November 28). It is
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How Norfolk and Waveney MPs voted as assisted dying bill clears first hurdle
MPs in Norfolk and Waveney were split in a historic vote to change the law to legalise assisted dying. As campaigners staged demonstrations outside, MPs voted 330 to 275 - a majority of 55 - to approve the private members bill introduced by Labour
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Norfolk Broads at risk of flooding as alert issued
The Norfolk Broads is at risk of flooding after the Environment Agency issued an alert across three of its rivers. An area spanning much of the Broads is under the alert with the government agency warning people living there to "be prepared".
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Man jailed after falling asleep at the wheel and seriously injuring female motorist
A man has been jailed after falling asleep at the wheel and seriously injuring another driver. A court heard how Gabriel Ferreira had been driving home from a night out in Norwich when he drove head-on into a white Vauxhall Corsa. The female
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Mum and small business owner reaches beauty pageant final
A mum and small business owner from north Norfolk has reached the finals of an esteemed beauty pageant. Beckie Carnemolla, 37, lives near Cromer and owns the Love to Dress prom and bridalwear shop in St Faiths Road, Norwich. Ms Carnemolla
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Banned drunk driver with worst record seen by magistrates tried to flee crash
A disqualified repeat drunk driver has been banned for a further four years after crashing into a garden wall while three times over the limit. Francis Mwamba, 36, threw away his car keys and tried to flee the scene to avoid being caught after
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Couple behind north Norfolk bistro celebrate 'whirlwind' first year
A north Norfolk bistro is celebrating a "whirlwind" of a first year. Married couple Carron and James Noon opened The Glaven Bistro in Glandford, near Holt, in December 2023. They had moved to Norfolk to be closer to family in September, having
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Firefighters and RSPCA rescue young swan tangled in fishing line
A young swan caught up in fishing line was rescued by firefighters and the RSPCA. A member of the public spotted the distressed cygnet struggling to stay afloat in the Middle Level Drain at St Germans, near King's Lynn, on Tuesday afternoon.
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Motorbike champion wins claim against Snetterton over ‘catastrophic’ crash
One of the UK’s most successful motorbike riders has won a High Court claim after sustaining “catastrophic” injuries in a crash at Snetterton. Shane Byrne, a six-time British Superbike Championship winner, collided with a barrier after coming off
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Holiday let could be turned into affordable home 'to aid community'
A holiday let could become an affordable home to "aid the community" in a second homes hotspot young people can't afford to live in. Lorna Goddall has applied to change the use of the property in South Creake, near Fakenham. A planning statement
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Beloved Broads cafe will not reopen for 2025 season
A beloved Norfolk Broads cafe will not reopen for the 2025 season. For five years, Dunes Cafe ran from a listed, thatched chalet beside the River Bure at Acle Bridge. But the Broads Authority, which owns the site, has confirmed it will not
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'It's been a really good three or four days for us' - Linnets boss
Adam Lakeland can put his feet up this weekend and watch King’s Lynn Town’s rivals do battle in what is becoming a congested early-season promotion battle. In truth, it’s unlikely the Lynn boss will switch off completely – for example, the night
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Search for witnesses after hit-and-run
Police are searching for witnesses after a cyclist was rushed to hospital following a hit-and-run incident involving a lorry on a rural road Andrew Dack was riding his bike outside Lingwood before a lorry is said to have pulled out in front of
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'Charming and delightful' Gogglebox duo visit Norfolk chippy
Two of the biggest stars of Channel 4's Gogglebox enjoyed a meal at a chippy on the Norfolk coast. Couple Giles Wood and Mary Killen, who live in Wiltshire, visited Platten's Fish and Chips in Wells, a quayside restaurant and takeaway, on Wednesday
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Winners of the EDP Business Awards 2024 revealed
Richard Porritt, editor of the Eastern Daily Press, congratulates the winners of the EDP Business Awards 2024 and reflects on the innovation and resilience of the Norfolk business community. The Eastern Daily Press Business Awards 2024, which took
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Opening date revealed for Domino's Pizza takeaway in Norfolk town
The opening date for Norfolk's newest Domino's Pizza takeaway has been revealed. It will open at The Ice House Shopping Precinct in Long Stratton on Monday, December 2 2024 at 11am. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free personal
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Putting safety at the heart of offshore wind projects
Ørsted, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is building a remarkable feat of engineering 120km off the Norfolk coast: the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm. This complex project, which also requires considerable onshore construction
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Sentence adjourned after discovery of 150 plants at Norwich cannabis factory
The sentencing of an Albanian national who admitted being involved in a cannabis factory found near Norwich has been adjourned. Ali Tota, 62, had been charged with producing a controlled drug of class B as well as abstracting electricity. It
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What was the huge plane circling over Norfolk this week?
A giant military transport aircraft was circling over Norfolk as dusk fell on Thursday. The navigation lights of the RAF C-17 Globemaster could be seen from miles away as it performed circuits of west and north Norfolk. After taking off from
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Stark warning of mental health impact on university students
It’s the end of November, the excitement of Freshers’ Week is over now, and teenagers all over the country who’ve just started university are settling into a new way of life. Many are living away from home for the first time, with all the challenges
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Norfolk man in spy ring which passed secrets to Russia, court told
A man from Norfolk who has pleaded guilty to spying for Russia in the UK discussed killing an investigative journalist, the Old Bailey has been told. Orlin Roussev, 46, from Great Yarmouth, and Biser Dzhambazov, 43, from London admitted conspiracy
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WATCH: Dramatic rescue of sheep caught in brambles on ancient site
The dramatic rescue of sheep being freed after becoming trapped in brambles has prompted a council to make welfare checks after the incident was captured on film. The animals currently graze at Thetford Castle and have been used to manage vegetation
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New £6.1m leisure centre among 15 Norfolk schemes to share millions of pounds
A new £6.1m leisure centre, a country park visitor centre and improved footpaths are among Norfolk schemes which will share millions of pounds. Fifteen projects in places including Norwich, Diss, Wymondham, Horsford, Long Stratton, Hethersett and
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How did Norfolk's largest college fare in its latest Ofsted inspection?
Students with the highest needs at Norfolk's largest college are receiving an outstanding level of support, inspectors have said. City College Norwich, which teaches more than 6,000 students across its three campuses, has retained its 'good' status
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Farmers seek answers on agricultural policy at a time of 'great uncertainty'
Farmers and landowners gathered in East Anglia to hear expert insights on agricultural policy during "a time of great uncertainty" for their industry. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) brought its Agricultural Transition Roadshow
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Large fire breaks out as people warned to keep windows closed
People were warned to keep their windows and doors closed after firefighters were called to a large fire in a Norfolk town. Crews from Kings Lynn, Terrington, Sandringham, Hunstanton, Fakenham, Aylsham, Hingham, and Sheringham were called to a
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From Big Macs to beer taps: Teenager becomes landlord of village pub
A teenager is set to become the latest landlord of a village pub, as he takes his first step into business ownership. At just 19 years old, Lewis Allen is preparing to take over the management of The Gaultree Inn in Emneth. Lewis Allen says
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Norfolk death notices: Community stalwart and long standing member of choral society
The Eastern Daily Press published 40 death notices last week including those of a community stalwart and a long standing member of Wymondham Choral Society, Every week, the EDP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families
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£1.5m boost for new training school to tackle Norfolk's 'dental desert'
Plans for a dental school to end the crisis that has meant people in Norfolk are unable to see dentists have been handed a £1.5m boost. Council leaders agreed to give the University of East Anglia the money to help create the building at the Norfolk
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Opinion: Our society isn't ready to allow assisted dying
We cherish autonomy over our own lives. Soon we could have autonomy to plan our own deaths. An MP’s shoes aren’t places many of us would want to be in today as they face the toughest voting decision for decades – for or against the assisted dying
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'The only option' - villagers back calls for government to help get road built
People living in villages affected by rat-running have backed calls for the government to intervene to help get the £274m Norwich Western Link road built. Villagers in Ringland and Weston Longville said the 3.9-mile road, which would connect the
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'Light pollution' fears before holiday let extension gets the nod
Fears were raised over light pollution before plans to extend a holiday let got the go-ahead. Developers named in planning papers as Mr and Mrs Death have been given planning permission to extend the property at Holme, near Hunstanton. They
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Talented pianist and coach worker died after being exposed to asbestos, court told
A coach worker from north Norfolk died after being exposed to asbestos, a court has heard. An inquest was opened into the death of Reginald Timms, of Campion Way in Sheringham, at Norfolk Coroner’s Court. It heard that the 89-year-old, who
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Heartbroken family of murdered man left 'drowning in pain' following brutal death
The heartbroken sister of a man who died after being kicked in the head by a killer angered at drug-taking said their family has been left “drowning in pain”. Tonia McNulty described how they felt at Nigel Mazs being “ripped” from them following
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Neil Featherby: How running has helped mould a speedway world champion
The one thing about running is that just about every fit and able person can do it. At various and differing levels of course, but as a species we were designed to put one foot in front of the other and I am sure to run too. It’s a great
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Mark Armstrong: The Norwich Half Marathon – a race too far in more ways than one
As I was writing last week’s column about my thoughts ahead of the Norwich Half Marathon, I thought to myself: ‘You don’t sound up for this’. I tried to push against some of the negative thoughts that inevitably crop up in all of us that try to
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Village's long-awaited post office opening delayed another week
A village's post office which was set to reopen this week has been delayed after an issue with the installation of a new system. An opening ceremony was supposed to be held inside its new site at Tidings Newsagents and Convenience Store in 29 Lower
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Norfolk couple scoop national award for dog-friendly holiday let
A Norfolk couple has won a prestigious award for their dog-friendly holiday let on the Norfolk coast. Tim and Tricia Thirst, who recently opened The Farmhouse in East Ruston near Happisburgh, were announced as winners at the Dog Friendly Awards
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Norfolk Roller Derby to host league event at UEA
Norfolk Roller Derby is gearing up to host a triple-header event at UEA Sportspark. Following the success of last year's Showdown at the Showground, the team will face competitors from Kent and Bristol. The event kicks off at 10.30am at UEA
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Nineteen energy-efficient homes to be completed this spring
Nineteen energy-efficient homes are set to be completed near Thetford this spring. Flagship Homes has appointed Aspen Build as the main contractor for the development, Gower’s Place, off Long Lane in Feltwell. Simon Floor, project manager for
