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Elderly woman stranded off Norfolk coast with three dogs
A woman in her 70s was stranded off the Norfolk coast with her three dogs. She found herself cut off by the tide at Thornham as night fell on Friday. Hunstanton RNLI volunteers were paged just after 4.15pm and quickly launched the inshore lifeboat
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5 dogs searching for forever homes in Norfolk
From a German Shepherd in care for more than a year to a clever and playful miniature poodle - here are five dogs looking for a forever home in Norfolk. 1) Suede Suede the labrador (Image: Dogs Trust) Suede is a sweet six-year-old labrador
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Firm warns youngsters need to learn 'dying art' of speaking to people on the phone
A recruitment firm says youngsters need to learn how to speak to people on the phone, which is fast becoming a “lost art” in the age of emails and messaging. Victoria Bari, the new head of training at Berry Recruitment - which has a branch in King
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Protest over winter fuel payments cuts which will hit region's pensioners
A protest over cuts to the winter fuel payments, which will affect an estimated 225,000 pensioners in Norfolk and Waveney, was held in Norwich city centre. Union Unite's protest, in Hay Hill today, was against chancellor Rachel Reeves's decision
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Future of closure-threatened GP surgery to be debated in crunch meeting
The proposed closure of a medical centre in a growing neighbourhood is set to be scrutinised by councillors. Health bosses are considering a plan to shut down Toftwood Medical Centre, near Dereham. NHS Norfolk and Waveney opened a consultation
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Go-ahead for 8ft wall around garden of medieval house on 'at risk' register
The owner of a historic property has got the go-ahead to enclose its garden with a wall. West Norfolk Council has agreed plans to re-enclose the space behind the Grade II listed Medieval Merchant's House, in King's Lynn. It comes after the
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Albanian to be sentenced over discovery of £150k worth of cannabis in Norwich
An Albanian man found hiding in the loft of a Norwich property where a sophisticated cannabis growing operation was found is to be sentenced next month. Denis Corri, 27, was arrested after police undertook a dawn raid of a semi-detached property
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Norwich law firm’s turnover up 10pc in 2024
A Norwich law firm’s turnover has increased by 10pc on a pro-rata 12-month basis in 2024. Howes Percival, which has an office in the city, posted turnover of £31.4m for the 11 months to March 31 this year, as the firm transitioned its traditional
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Plans revealed to transform former seaside card shop and newsagent's
A former gift shop and newsagent's in the heart of a seaside town looks set to be transformed with its upper floors turned into a flat. Witleys on Hunstanton High Street closed down in April after trading for almost a century in the resort.
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'A bleak day' - Bishop of Norwich 'saddened' by assisted dying bill vote
The Bishop of Norwich has described the historic vote by MPs to back the bill which would change the law on assisted dying as "a bleak day". The Rt Rev Graham Usher, who had urged Norfolk's MPs to vote against Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Terminally
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Local businesses helping build our energy system
Equinor is leveraging the local supply chain to turbocharge East Anglia’s economy and renewable energy capacity. A competitive and innovative energy supply chain is essential to create jobs, boost the economy and meet the UK’s net-zero targets
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Two teens arrested over stabbing near Norwich due to answer bail
Two teenagers arrested after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed on the Norwich outskirts are due to answer police bail next month. The boys, one aged 13 and one aged 14, were arrested on suspicion of assault after another teenage boy was found with
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Norfolk charity ramps up support for farming youth and innovation
A Norfolk-based agricultural charity has stepped up its financial support for young people, farming innovation and rural communities. The Clan Trust, founded in 1968 by the late Robert Alston of Witton Hall in North Walsham, has announced that
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Former filling station could be replaced by new offices... with their own sauna
An eyesore former filling station could be demolished and replaced by modern offices... complete with a sauna. Bespoke Norfolk Group has applied to redevelop the former Valley Filling Station beside the A148 at Hillington, near King's Lynn, which
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Google reveals how AI could help safeguard Norfolk's natural riches
Wildlife experts from across Norfolk heard how from Google how AI could help transform their work. Representatives from the Holkham estate, Wild Ken Hill, nature restoration company Nattergal, the British Trust for Ornithology, the North Norfolk
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Woman missing for three days may be in Norfolk or Lowestoft
A woman who has been missing for three days could be in Norfolk or in Lowestoft. Lorraine Hiam was last seen getting in a taxi from her home in Church Road, Christchurch in Fenland in Cambridgeshire at about 3.30pm on Wednesday. Police believe
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Demolition bid for village post office dating back to 18th century
A Norfolk village post office could undergo a major revamp in order to preserve it for years to come. The Grade II-listed building in Litcham dates back to the 18th century and parts of the structure are rapidly deteriorating, say developers.
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Road submerged as flood alert in place
A flood-prone road is submerged once again due to rising river levels. The A1101 Welney Wash Road near Downham Market has become partially submerged underwater after the nearby river burst its bank. A spokesman for the volunteer group Welney
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A fantastic Christmas sweet treat which can be made in no time
Norfolk celebrity chef Polly Guy shares a mouth watering recipe for a fabulous festive pudding As much as I enjoy a Christmas cake with a cuppa, Christmas pudding with lashings of brandy butter sauce, sadly my lot (especially the kids), are not
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Soil-sensing farm robots to be deployed in £4m UEA 'net zero' project
Soil-sensing robots will be trialled in a £4m research project exploring new farmland management strategies to benefit "net zero" targets, biodiversity and agriculture. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have launched the three-year
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Help tell the story of Norwich's remarkable Bellman
Oyez, oyez, oyez (hear ye)…the Town Crier of Chester wants your help as he tells the story of former Norwich Bellman Harry Moulton for a second edition of his popular book The Word on the Street. David Mitchell discovered this rare photograph of
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Fight to restore Norfolk's 'forgotten chalk stream' gets major boost
Campaigners hope a new study investigating Norfolk's 'forgotten chalk stream' will help conserve it for future generations. Funding has been secured for a major study into the Gaywood River, which will probe how it could be better managed to help
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Family farms weigh their options after inheritance tax bombshell
Norfolk family farms are weighing their options as they anxiously await answers from the government in the wake of its controversial inheritance tax raid. Chancellor Rachel Reeves sparked fury in her recent budget speech by announcing agricultural
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Go-ahead for repairs to historic village barn amid fears it could collapse
A historic barn in the centre of a village is set for repairs amid fears it could collapse. Tim Bullock has been given planning permission to carry out work on the interior and exterior of the building at South Creake, near Fakenham. His application
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Fury in the flock! Coastal parishes could split from Diocese of Norwich
Nestling amid picture-postcard coastal villages, they are home to some of the most charming of Norfolk's country churches. Yet the atmosphere in a string of seaside parishes is far from beatific. Anger is instead mounting at the Diocese of
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Mystery remains over mum-of-two's death on Canary Islands
Mystery surrounds the sudden death of a mother-of-two on holiday in the Canary Islands. Cara Clark, of Utting Close in Poringland, died alone in her room at the Hotel Orquidea Hab in Las Palmas on May 9. The 37-year-old had travelled abroad
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City Hall accused of setting 'bad example' with 'ugly' Hay Hill revamp
City Hall has been accused of setting a "bad example" with its "ugly" revamp of Hay Hill. The Labour-run authority is facing criticism from councillors over the £3.2m scheme, which was completed last month after a series of long delays. Members
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Four men arrested in Norwich murder probe bailed until next year
Four men arrested in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old man on the outskirts of Norwich have been bailed until next year, police have confirmed. Three men in their 40s and one man in his 20s were arrested by police after the body of Matthew
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Government accused of 'losing control' of solar farm numbers
The government has been accused of putting agricultural land in Norfolk at risk because it has 'lost control of the numbers' in its rush to embrace solar farms. The sudden spate of applications for huge solar farms in the county, fuelled by the
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Musician's plea for album help in tribute to friend who died before collaboration
A local musician is creating a new album in tribute to a friend who died shortly before the collaboration began. Richard Castle, 34, from Norwich, has spent the last three years working on the project, which he began with poet Philip Sayer.
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Decision imminent on new clubhouse amid fears it will become 'party venue'
Controversial plans for a new clubhouse are back on the agenda, despite fears it will become a "party venue" and various setbacks. Broadland Council is set to decide whether to approve the application for a new community centre in Lavare Park
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Why Norfolk's wetland birds are counting on us
Gathering data on our wetland birds is essential for informing decision makers about conservation concerns, says Norfolk Wildlife Reserves Officer Robert Morgan The trouble with birds is that they don’t stay still; their ability to fly, swim, dive
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Construction starts on 25 new homes in sought-after village
Construction has started on 25 energy-efficient family homes in Taverham. These form the second phase of a site that has already delivered 93 new homes, three public open spaces, and a woodland area. The new homes are welcomed in Taverham,
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New products available to buy online to help older people in Norwich
Age UK Norwich has teamed up with Age Co to offer products on its website. Age Co, the commercial arm of Age UK, focuses on enhancing the later stages of life with a variety of services and products. This initiative is set to benefit older
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Train firm holds special event to mark International Men's Day
Greater Anglia has held a special event to mark International Men's Day. The train operator welcomed its workforce to its Norwich offices for the event on November 19. The gathering centred on the importance of men's mental and physical health
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Libraries host tree-themed events for National Tree Week
Norfolk's libraries have been supporting National Tree Week by hosting tree-themed events. They were part of 200 libraries across the country marking the event from November 23 to December 1. The libraries featured tree-themed displays, reading
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East Anglian Maritime Awards winners announced
The winners of the East Anglian Maritime Awards have been announced. The awards, which celebrate the contributions of young people to the maritime and leisure marine sector, concluded their second year with ceremonies in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex
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Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Mahler's Fourth Symphony
The Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform Mahler's Fourth Symphony at the King's Centre, Norwich, on Saturday, December 7. The concert is part of the orchestra's ongoing Mahler cycle and will be conducted by Matthew Andrews, with soprano
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Christmas toy appeal collects more than 1,000 gifts for Norfolk families
An appeal to help Norfolk families at Christmas has already collected more than 1,000 gifts. The Alive UK Christmas appeal, supported by Chantry Place Norwich, is aiming to match last year's total of 2,101 gifts by December 15. People are encouraged
