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WATCH: Terrifying moment car on wrong side of A47 speeds towards traffic
A couple say they are lucky to be alive after coming face to face with a car speeding the wrong way down the A47. The pair from Norwich, who wish to remain anonymous, were travelling home from Gatwick Airport and had just come on to the A47 from
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Double award success for King's Lynn school
Fen Rivers Academy in King's Lynn took home two awards at the EDP Norfolk Education Awards 2024. The school was named winner of the Outstanding Commitment to SEND award, sponsored by RWE, and the Overall Education Hero award, sponsored by Step
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Overhead wire problems disrupt Norfolk train travellers
Train journeys were disrupted across Norfolk. All of Greater Anglia's services that run through Colchester were held up in both directions due to problems with overhead wires. Routes affected included London Liverpool Street to Colchester,
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FIFTY ambulances stranded outside hospitals on day waiting mother, 43, died
Two-thirds of the region's ambulances were stranded outside hospitals when a mother-of-two who died from a heart attack called 999 complaining of chest pains, a court has heard. Julie Hurn died at her home in Attleborough on June 25, 2022, having
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Norwich tax firm closes down after HMRC raid
A Norwich-based consultancy firm offering tax relief services has closed down less than two weeks after being raided by HMRC. Staff at Green Jellyfish, based at the Union Building on Rose Lane, were told it had ceased trading on Monday (October
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Queen Camilla praises team walking for Norfolk homeless charity
Queen Camilla has praised a team of charity walkers for their efforts to help the homeless. Representatives for Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney, which provides support for people who have experienced homelessness, are undertaking a six-week fundraising
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Revamp plans approved for historic theatre - but where will the money come from?
A major revamp of the UK's oldest working theatre has been given the go-ahead. Plans to restore St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn, which has been entertaining crowds since 1406, have been in the works for the last five years. It is hoped
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OktoberFEAST coming to pub with beers, street food and live music
Expect beers, brass and street food at a Norfolk pub and hotel's Oktoberfest celebrations. OktoberFEAST takes place at The Ffolkes in Hillington, near Sandringham, on October 11, 12, 18 and 19 from 6pm until late. Dress up in your Bavarian
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Don't miss the chance to see your school reception picture in our papers
Each year we publish our popular First Class supplement featuring photographs of reception classes from across the area. It’s becoming more and more popular with teachers, parents, carers, readers and grandparents all enjoying pictures of pupils
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Flood alert issued with heavy rain forecast for Norfolk
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert across parts of Norfolk as heavy rain is set to hit the region. The alert was issued this morning and will remain in place throughout the day, with people advised to "be prepared". The agency
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Village pub closes as landlords retire after 25 years at the helm
A village pub has closed its doors after its landlords decided to retire following more than two decades at the helm. The Black Lion in Lion Road, Buxton, has poured its last pint under its current landlords who have been serving locals for around
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'10 meteors an hour' to be seen in skies over Norfolk
A meteor shower will dazzle stargazers in Norfolk as they get the rare opportunity to see dozens of shooting stars light up the night sky. The annual Draconid meteor shower will peak tonight as the Earth travels through the tail of a comet.
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Norfolk
A yellow weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms has been issued across Norfolk. The warning is in place until 3am tomorrow and the Met Office has said that flooding and travel disruption are "likely". Hail and lightning have been
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Bungalow on site of demolished water tower can go ahead despite objections
Plans for a new bungalow on a site where a water tower once stood have got the go-ahead despite objections from neighbours. West Norfolk Council has agreed proposals for a three-bed bungalow at the corner of Lincoln Street and Cromer Road in Hunstanton
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Biker fighting for his life after being airlifted to hospital
A biker has been airlifted to hospital after a crash left him fighting for his life. The collision happened on the A1075 at Stow Bedon at 6.25pm on Monday and involved a white Ford Transit van and a blue Honda GL1800 motorcycle. The road was
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Court hears brutal details of teen stabbing attack caught on phone
Two teens were captured in mobile phone footage repeatedly stabbing a man in broad daylight in front of his fiancée and distressed children, a court has heard. Elvis Price, 18, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, have gone
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Villagers lose battle with holiday park over blocked-off footpath
Villagers have lost a 10-year battle with a holiday park owner over a blocked footpath that has cut off two communities. Officials have ruled that a section of path just 30m long that once connected Winterton and Hemsby will remain shut to the
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Stellar line-up announced for country's largest Christmas show
The speciality acts have been announced for the country's largest festive show, which features a cast of 130. The Thursford Christmas Spectacular returns for its 47th production from November 8 to December 23 2024. Expect an extravaganza of
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Asda recall issued as the FSA warns customers 'do not eat'
Asda is recalling one of its chicken products due to a mix up which means the ready meal actually contains beef and undeclared allergens. The supermarket is recalling its Asda Chicken Dinners because the product contains milk, egg and barley not
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'Lack of swift action' to compensate WASPI women slammed by Norfolk and Suffolk MP
One of the region's MPs has criticised government ministers for the “lack of swift action” on a compensation scheme for the Waspi women affected by changes to state pensions. Adrian Ramsay, Green MP for Waveney Valley, said the suffering of tens
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Council seeks to build new car park to tackle blockages outside town centre
A Norfolk council is seeking to build a new car park in order to reduce blockages outside the town centre. Loddon Town Council hopes to purchase a patch of land next to the Loddon and Chedgrave playing field in order to provide an overflow parking
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Anglian Water ordered to refund customers £38m for poor performance
Anglian Water has been ordered to refund customers more than £38m for failing to meet targets. Water industry regulator Ofwat has said water firms in England and Wales must pay back £157.6m to customers for missing performance targets, which include
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College in Gorleston wins Outstanding Support for Students award
East Norfolk Sixth Form College has been named winner of the Outstanding Support for Students award at the EDP Norfolk Education Awards 2024. Located in Gorleston-on-Sea, East Norfolk Sixth Form College is committed to providing outstanding support
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Pictures unearthed of cycling soldiers preparing for battle
Allow me to introduce you to members of the 1/6th Cyclist Battalion, Norfolk Regiment on training manoeuvres across the county in 1914. The photographs were taken by W J Brunell, later a First World War photographer, and this is a small collection
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Steampunks flock to Norfolk chapel for bizarre bazaar
A group of steampunks formed a quirky spectacle at a Norfolk chapel last weekend, dressed in all their finery. Fans of the fiction genre and associated subculture, which celebrates 'retro-futuristic' technology inspired by the age of steam, flocked
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College leaders appeal for end of 'absurd' and unfair rule in autumn budget
Leaders of five Norfolk and Suffolk colleges have urged the government to scrap an "absurd" rule ahead of the autumn budget. Further education colleges are currently unable to reclaim VAT for resources, whereas schools and academies buying the
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Norfolk MP speaks of family tragedy that inspired him to beat Liz Truss
A Norfolk MP who defeated former Prime Minister Liz Truss in her considered safe Conservative seat has opened up about why he ran for Parliament. Labour's Terry Jermy used his maiden speech in the House of Commons to speak about how he wanted
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Plans lodged for major changes at landmark coastal windmill
The owners of a historic coastal mill have lodged plans to demolish a conservatory and change the layout of the building. The couple, named in planning papers as Mr and Mrs Harris, have applied for permission for the alterations at the Grade II
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Price cap linked to local incomes proposed for affordable homes
Price caps should be put on affordable housing to prevent local people from being outpriced, a councillor has suggested. North Norfolk District Council's Andrew Brown, cabinet member for planning, called for the measure to be brought in following
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£3m specialist housing gets go ahead: but eco-measures stifling similar schemes
Almost £3m will be spent to build 18 new homes on the site of a former shoe factory - but council leaders say eco-measures have delayed other schemes. Norfolk County Council's Conservative-controlled cabinet has agreed to pump the money into the
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Norfolk town earmarked for 'mystery' redevelopment bid
A Norfolk town has been earmarked for mystery redevelopment opportunities. South Norfolk Council is exploring regeneration potential in Diss, near the Mere, but is keeping the details of its proposals tightly under wraps. The area could be
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Bleak warning that council will soon be able to pay for social care 'and little else'
The deputy leader at County Hall has warned that his authority will soon be able to afford social care provision and little else. Andrew Jamieson issued the stark warning at a Norfolk County Council meeting where members were discussing the finances
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Council criticised after Norfolk tip waste amnesty leads to queue tailbacks
Council bosses have come under fire after a hazardous waste amnesty at a Norfolk tip led to long queues and heavy congestion on surrounding roads. There were tailbacks near the Northern Distributor Road at the weekend caused by people waiting to
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Norfolk school now 'RAAC-free' as roof repair project hits key milestone
A Norfolk school forced to close its main hall a year ago has reached a key milestone in its repair project after removing all the crumbling concrete from its roof. In August last year, Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary School in Shipdham
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Norfolk lighthouse needs new lamps to warn ships of danger
A Norfolk lighthouse keeps breaking down and needs new lamps to warn ships of danger. North Norfolk Council has given Trinity House, the charity and authority responsible for England's lighthouses, planning permission to upgrade lighting at Cromer
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Council to spend £750,000 on consultancy fees for City Hall hotel bid
Three-quarters of a million pounds could be spent on a bid to turn Norwich landmark City Hall into a hotel - before work has even begun. Norwich City Council plans to spend a huge sum on putting together designs for the site, which is set to be
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Last week's death notices: Art group's founder member and a chartered civil engineer
The Eastern Daily Press published 39 death notices last week including that of an arts group founder member, a chartered civil engineer and a supporter of Duncan's Club. Every week, the EDP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from
