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Award-winning garden centre taken on by new owners
A renowned garden centre in Norfolk has been taken on by new owners. Peter Beales Garden Centre, in Attleborough, will now be run by commercial growers Bells Horticultural. The roses grown at the centre are internationally acclaimed and the
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Live TV date for Linnets
King’s Lynn Town’s home game against National League North leaders Tamworth next month is to be televised live. The game, on March 23, has been chosen by TNT Sports for coverage, and will now kick-off at 12.30pm, rather than 3pm. It is one
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Two men who fled to Norwich after brutal claw hammer attack jailed for 40 years
Two men arrested in Norwich following a brutal attack that left their victim with “catastrophic” head injuries have been jailed. Ben Williams, 32, used a claw hammer to repeatedly hit the victim, who is in his 30s, around the head, causing an internal
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Free NHS check-ups for children at Norwich dental practice
A dental surgery in Norwich is offering free NHS check-ups for children this weekend. The check-ups at West Earlham Dental Health Practice are for parents who may be struggling to get their child to see a dentist. The practice is offering
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Motorist in court after running over man in car park who was 'trying to wind him up'
A motorist ran over a man in a Norfolk car park following a row between them, a court has heard. Danny Cross, 24, was in his car with a young woman at the Queen's Square car park in Attleborough when he saw the victim. Norwich Crown Court heard
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Four men accused of assault released by Norfolk police
Four men under suspicion for assault, following the death of a man from South Norfolk, will face no further action says Norfolk Police. Neil McGibbon, 58, died in hospital on Monday, November 13, after sustaining life-threatening injuries from
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Norfolk man with 30 year drug addiction caught supplying to another addict
A man addicted to class A drugs for 30 years was caught by police having been seen passing on wraps of cocaine to an addict. Jason Weston, 52, who is known to police was seen by officers approaching an address in St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth
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'Perfect place to recuperate' - Wellwishers at Sandringham offer support to King
The thoughts of walkers and visitors to Sandringham were with King Charles III as he recuperates from his first session of treatment for cancer on his Norfolk estate. The monarch flew to his leafy retreat on Tuesday evening, after completing a
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Anglia Square owners speak out after £300m rebuild is scrapped
The owners of Anglia Square have insisted the site still has "significant potential", despite the plug being pulled on a £300m revamp of the shopping centre. Weston Homes had secured planning permission to transform the 1960s built centre, with
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Police hunt for wanted Norfolk man after assault
Police are searching for a wanted man in north Norfolk after an assault. Officers are hunting Sean Walpole, 48, of North Walsham, after he failed to appear in court. He is believed to still be in and around the north Norfolk area. READ
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Man jailed after attempting to sexually assault two children
A man has been jailed after attempting to sexually assault two children. Alfred Dempster, 57, tried to lure two people he believed were children into sexual activity. He began talking to someone he believed to be an 11-year-old girl on KIK
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See inside former vicarage with bags of character for sale at £1.25 million
Standing proudly in the centre of the quaint village of Tuttington, near Aylsham, the Old Vicarage is a substantial red brick property in picturesque, landscaped gardens of almost two acres – and it’s now on the market at a £1,250,000 guide. The
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Opergy Group wins gold for pioneering net zero energy solutions
The Opergy Group has been decorated for its innovative approach in stimulating net zero communities and supporting the UK’s transition to cleaner energy. The UK has set ambitious net zero targets as the nation transitions to a greener, lower-carbon
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New 'East meets West' street food stall to offer fusion cuisine across East Anglia
An Asian street food stall offering fusion cuisine has launched with plans to offer pop-up events across the region. Salt + Pepper launched two weeks ago in Lowestoft with an "East meets West" Chinese fusion menu featuring some fan favourites.
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EDP readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Eastern Daily Press readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for five months or more than 30pc off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read
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Flooding expected for several days in Norfolk as heavy rain forecast
Flooding is expected across Norfolk over the next few days as heavy rainfall is forecast. The Environment Agency has issued four flood alerts for the county today and has warned that water levels could remain high for the rest of the week.
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104-year-old locomotive arrives at Norfolk railway
The North Norfolk Railway has welcomed a vintage visitor from South Devon. Hercules, a 104-year-old engine, arrived at Sheringham Station on Tuesday ahead of a special half-term schedule between February 17 and February 25. The engine was built
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Family pay tribute to 'captivating and hilarious' biker who died in crash
The grieving family of a 30-year-old biker who died in a crash has paid tribute to him, saying he will be remembered for his "witty sarcasm and loyalty". Bradley Roberts was riding a purple Kawasaki motorbike when it collided with a black Nissan
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NHS bracing for influx of cancer checks because of King's 'unspecified' diagnosis
Bosses at Norfolk's biggest hospital say they are bracing themselves for an influx of patients seeking cancer checks due to the "unspecified" nature of the King's diagnosis. Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this week that King Charles has been
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Norwich solicitor convicted of £2m fraud has appeal bid rejected
A former Norwich solicitor who was jailed after he took almost £2m from clients accounts as he tried to chase bogus lottery winnings has had his bid to appeal sentence refused. Hugh Lansdell, a former senior partner at Hansells, took a total of
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All the recent changes at Center Parcs Elveden including £6.5m spa revamp
These are all the recent changes at Center Parcs in Elveden on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, including a multi-million-pound spa revamp. 1. £6.5m redesign of Aqua Sana spa Aqua Sana was shut from January to September 2023 for a £6.5m
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Mother-and-daughter team quit teaching to open play café
A play café with craft stations and a role-play town is opening in Thetford. Mother-and-daughter team Sally Knight and Mione Rayson launched the new venture, called The Playroom, after leaving their careers in teaching. Mrs Rayson said:
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World-class DJs announced for music festival at Norfolk estate
A dance music festival is returning to Norfolk with a world-class line-up this summer. Houghton Festival runs from August 8 until August 11 and takes place at the beautiful Houghton Hall near Fakenham. The festival's founder, London-based DJ
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Second homers could help pay to improve village's flood defences
Second home owners hit by a 100pc council tax surcharge could help fund new flood defences for Norfolk's poshest village. Chelsea-on-Sea became Chelsea-in-Flood when an ancient watercourse burst its banks in the centre of Burnham Market. Businesses
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Norwich City's 2023/24: The season that just won't make up its mind
While I didn't get to the game on Saturday, everybody I've spoken to about it has been overwhelmingly positive about both the performance and the result. The last home game I was at was the similarly important victory over West Brom, which was
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Opinion: Optimism for residential development land
Andrew Haigh of Brown&Co Norwich discusses what’s ahead for regional property development. During the last quarter of 2023, residential development land fell in value on a national basis. Fewer sites were sold as there were fewer developers
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Live updates after train derails in Norfolk
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Prolific thief who stole £700 worth of ski jackets 'not perfect', says lawyer
Ski jackets worth hundreds of pounds were stolen by a prolific shoplifter with dozens of previous offences. Robert Scarles-Cole targeted Mountain Warehouse in Norwich city centre on two occasions on September 16 and 21. Norwich Magistrates
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Opinion: Trading outside the county growing in importance
Norse CEO Justin Galliford highlights the benefits of “exporting” to the rest of the UK. In my conversations with local business leaders, I am aware of an increasing enthusiasm for trading outside the county. Norfolk has a plethora of highly
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Person hurt after train hit tree at 90mph and derailed
One person has been injured and services have been severely disrupted after a passenger train derailed in Norfolk. An East Midlands train travelling between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich derailed after hitting a tree at 90mph between Thetford
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Supercharge East: It's time to power up East Anglia
East Anglia is a rising economic force, yet for decades our potential has been side-lined by those in charge. Contributing more than £35.5bn to the UK plc each year and boasting an incredible 62,000 independent enterprises, Norfolk and Suffolk
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Man in 70s who died after car crashed into tree is named
A man in his 70s who died after crashing his car into a tree has been named after an inquest opened into his death. Peter Thomas died of traumatic injuries following a crash off Melton Road, near Wymondham, two weeks ago. He was 72. An inquest
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Grandfather 88, suffers fatal fall after being allowed to leave hospital at midnight
An elderly man with cancer suffered a fall that would later kill him less than an hour after being allowed to leave hospital in the middle of the night, an inquest has heard. Retired lorry driver Derek Thornhill died from a brain haemorrhage caused
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Widow says her 'amazing husband' was 'failed' by Norfolk hospital
An “amazing husband and devoted family man” died after a Norfolk hospital “failed” its duty of care, his wife has said. It comes following the death of 65-year-old Shaun Mileham, of Upton, near Acle, who died at the James Paget Hospital last year
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Family firm pledges £100,000 to help other local businesses
One of East Anglia’s best known family firms has pledged £100,000 a year to help small businesses grow. Jarrolds has launched the Jarrolds Growth Fund in an effort to support local firms, with a pot of £100,000 released every year to Norfolk businesses
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Drug dealer found at Norfolk property by police searching for missing person
A drug dealer was caught after police turned up at a Norfolk address looking for a missing person, a court has heard. Michael Chapman, 22, was found in a Great Yarmouth property as officers were conducting a welfare check having received a missing
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NHS foundation Trust and young service users unite to simplify participation
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has teamed up with young service users to co-create a participation booklet for under 25s. Navigation through the ins and outs of the Trust's participation programme has been made simpler, thanks
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King's Lynn welcomes new specialist law firm
New firm, Burridge and Pluck Solicitors Ltd, has begun operations in King's Lynn. The firm specialises in private client, residential and commercial property law. Rebecca Burridge, Nicola Pluck, and Amanda Davies, with experience spanning diverse
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Parker's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy in Pound Hill, Saham Toney, has been rated 'Good' following a visit from Ofsted inspectors. The school received this rating after undergoing inspections on October 17 and 18. The academy teaches children