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126-year-old Norfolk Broads boatyard goes up for sale
A business that has been operating on the Norfolk Broads for more than a century is up for sale, months after launching a new attraction. The owners of Broom Boats, in Brundall, are looking to sell the 126-year-old company, along with its fleet
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Three weeks of A47 disruption expected due to roadworks
A major road will see three weeks of disruption due to roadworks. Works on the A47 between Links Road Roundabout and Victoria Road Roundabout in Gorleston will start on February 19 and closures will be in place as a result. The project to
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Woman, 22, accused of causing A11 crash that killed scooter rider
A motorist has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a man as he rode his Lambretta scooter on the A11. David Sinar, 64, from North Walsham, died following the crash as he was riding towards Norwich on dual carriageway at Roudham in
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Five Norfolk restaurants named among the UK's most romantic
Five restaurants in Norfolk have been named among the UK's top 100 most romantic spots. Review website OpenTable has revealed its most romantic restaurants in the UK with an array of Norfolk eateries being included. The Assembly House, Rooftop
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Farmhouse in 12 acres of land for sale at £985k guide
A farmhouse with potential for redevelopment in South Lopham, near Diss, is up for sale at a guide price of £985,000. The unlisted property, originally built in the late 16th century, has a large barn adjacent to it and is set in 12 acres of land
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New cafe opens in north Norfolk after huge renovation
A new cafe has opened its doors in Cromer after months of renovations. Spinnakers cafe opened in Meadow Road at the former home of the Victorian Tea Rooms. Owners Jamie and Ceryse Hood have been transforming the building since October.
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More wind farm woes as Ørsted cuts back production targets
The firm behind the world's largest offshore wind project - which is being constructed off the coast of Norfolk - has scaled back development targets and announced hundreds of job cuts. Ørsted, the company developing the Norfolk coast windfarm,
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Revealed: How much Norfolk spends on repairing potholes
The amount of money Norfolk County Council spends on repairing potholes has been revealed in a new study. A recent investigation highlighted Norfolk as one of the councils to fork out the most for repair work out of all the counties in the UK,
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Jail for Polish Bear MMA world champ for role in 'Kessingland Connection' drugs ring
A mixed martial arts world champion known as 'the Polish Bear' has been jailed for his role in a major drug trafficking operation which saw laundry bags of cocaine brought to the region. Przemyslaw Mysiala, 41 - who has held six championship belts
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Shuttle service to replace buses during four-week roadworks
Shuttle services will replace buses while a road is closed for more than four weeks. A project to build a new footpath that starts on February 19 will see Woodbastwick Road in Blofield Heath closed until March 15. The First Bus number 15
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Meet the Norfolk chef who works at restaurant with 3 Michelin stars
A chef who got his first introduction to fine dining in Norfolk has described the "amazing feeling" of the restaurant he works at earning three Michelin stars. Harry Corder, 28, grew up in Castle Acre and he started as a weekend pot washer at The
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Full line-up announced for major 2024 music festival at estate
The full line-up has been announced for a major music festival returning to an East Anglian country estate this year. Red Rooster is a country and blues festival that takes place at the Euston Estate in the Suffolk countryside, which is just a
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'Outrage' over MP who got £33,000 payout for quitting two jobs in just four months
Norfolk MP Sir Brandon Lewis has been slammed for receiving more than £33,000 in severance payments - after he quit two cabinet posts in a matter of months. The Great Yarmouth Conservative MP was branded as "nothing short of a disgrace" by Labour
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Saab driver seriously injured in crash with Jaguar
The driver of a Saab has been left seriously injured after a crash with a Jaguar. The collision, which involved a blue Jaguar and a black Sabb Aero, happened on Holt Road at its junction with Oulton Street in Cawston at 10.05pm on Wednesday.
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Is King Charles III set for a lengthy stay in Norfolk?
Could King Charles be set for a lengthy stay at Sandringham? The monarch flew to his country retreat with Queen Camilla on Tuesday, after Buckingham Palace revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing a course of treatment.
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Sky Sports star hails seaside Indian restaurant as 'best ever'
A much-loved sports pundit has hailed a coastal curry house as one of the "best ever". Former Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling was seen tucking into an Indian banquet at the Lowestoft Tandoori at 10.30pm on Wednesday. The pundit known for
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Canaries hero reopens Norfolk's largest indoor events venue after £1m upgrade
Canaries hero Grant Holt kick-started some colourful celebrations as Norfolk's largest indoor events venue was relaunched after a £1m upgrade. The former Norwich City striker said it was a "pleasure and honour" to cut the ribbon at the refurbished
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Man arrested after early morning break-in at business
A man has been arrested after a business was broken into in King's Lynn. Officers were called to the business in Tower Street at 5am today after reports of a burglary. A man his 40s was arrested shortly after on suspicion of burglary and going
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Georgian-style mansion up for sale in Reepham for £1.65m guide
A six-bed Georgian-style mansion in Reepham, near Norwich, is on the market for a guide price of £1.65m. Yardleigh House was built in 2017 and features the architectural symmetry of the Georgian period, combining stylish interiors with contemporary
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Chart-topping band to headline music festival in Norfolk town
A chart-topping pop band has been announced as the headliner for a music festival in a Norfolk town. Reepham Festival, which has been running since 2008, has been rebranded this year as RFestival 24. It will take place over the weekend of August
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A11 to close this weekend for 'hardening' repairs
A weekend-long project to repair a section of the barrier on the A11 will begin tomorrow. National Highways will commence hardening work along the northbound carriageway of the Wymondham bypass between Attleborough and the Thickthorn roundabout
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Norfolk attraction launches steam tours with rides and afternoon tea
A Norfolk attraction is going full steam ahead with its new tour launching this spring. The Thursford Collection, near Fakenham, welcomes visitors to see the world's largest collection of steam engines and organs between April and September.
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Coastal areas in Norfolk could see snow amid warnings across the country
Although most of Norfolk will miss out on the deluge of snow predicted to land across the UK today, some parts of the county may still see wintry showers. A yellow weather warning for snow is currently in place from the north of England to Peterborough
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Norfolk sign ex-Northants player for 2024 campaign
Norfolk have announced the signing of former Northants player Josh Cobb as professional for the 2024 season. Cobb signed a white-ball contract with Worcestershire CCC in January. He was white-ball captain at Northants until last year and captained
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Rail services resume more than 24 hours after train derails
Rail services have resumed in Norfolk after they were blocked for more than 24 hours after a train derailed. An East Midlands Railway train derailed between Thetford and Harling Road at about 9pm on Tuesday after hitting a tree at 90mph.
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Supercharge East: Our demands for the future government
Yesterday we announced the launch of Supercharge East, a manifesto demanding action for East Anglia from the future leader of the UK. The campaign, which will run from now until the general election, calls on the government to support our region
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Former Norfolk social worker jailed for sexual abuse of children
A former Norfolk social worker has been jailed for sexually abusing two children for years. Garfield Willoughby Prowse, 59, who previously worked for Norfolk County Council, was sent to prison for nine years after a jury in Australia found him
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Call for cuts rethink after surprise £9.5m boost to council coffers
Council leaders are coming under renewed pressure to drop proposed cuts which would hit people with disabilities - after the government handed County Hall £9.5m of extra cash. Norfolk County Council is this month due to agree its budget, which
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N&N treating patients in corridors after 'absorbing' ambulance pressure
Norfolk's largest hospital has resorted to treating patients in corridors as it battles to help keep ambulances on the road. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has crammed extra beds onto wards - and even in corridors - in a bid to reduce
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Family's tribute to murder victim found by girlfriend on quiet lane on city outskirts
The family of a man whose mysterious death has triggered a murder investigation have described how the son, brother, uncle, nephew and boyfriend would be "sorely missed by all". The body of Matthew Griggs was found by his girlfriend on a quiet
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UEA dental school calls backed by EVERY Norfolk MP
Calls for a new dental college at the UEA have been backed by all nine of Norfolk's serving MPs following a government pledge to establish facilities in "underserved areas". As part of a dental recovery plan unveiled on Wednesday, Westminster is
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Drink driver who crashed into ditch found asleep at wheel FOUR times over limit
A driver who crashed her Audi into a ditch while drunk was caught again four times over the limit just six months later. Nicola Giles, 47, was still under investigation for suspected drink driving over an accident that saw her drive off the road
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Eastern promise as a new era dawns for Harrold
Norfolk professional Will Harrold believes his best is yet to come as he prepares for life as a PGA Asian Tour rookie. Harrold had been playing on its development circuit, the ADT Tour. But in December the Sheringham Golf Club member earned his
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Drunken woman spared jail over brutal attack on friend at N-Dubz gig
A teenager has been sentenced for an “appalling” attack in a violent row following an N-Dubz gig in Norwich. Mia Randall, 19, repeatedly punched another woman to the head and kicked and stamped on her as she lay on the floor. Norwich Magistrates
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Circus Of Horrors returns to Great Yarmouth!
Hot on the heels of The Circus of Horrors Phantasmagoria, ‘The Haunted Fairground' comes a sensational new show – DR HAZE'S CABARET OF CURIOSITIES (18+) - with a ADDAMS FAMILY FRIENDLY afternoon matinee version of the show running alongside. A
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Oddfellows in King's Lynn offers community and purpose
King's Lynn Oddfellows invites New Year resolution-setters seeking socialising and group activity. The society, King's Lynn and West Norfolk District branch of Oddfellows, say that having people who share similar objectives can significantly influence