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Police concerned for welfare of missing man with links to Norfolk
Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who has been missing for nine days. David Cross, of South Brink, Wisbech, was last seen on January 31 and was reported missing on Sunday, February 4. David has links to King's Lynn and the surrounding
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Barn conversion with light-filled living spaces for sale
A five-bedroom listed barn conversion offering “the perfect combination of rustic charm and modern luxury” is on the market in Tuttington, near Aylsham, for £1 million. Selling agent Arnolds Keys said of Swanns Barn: “The spacious layout provides
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Norfolk mother-of-two turns £500 into six-figure business after TikTok surge
A Norfolk mother-of-two has seen huge success after launching her fragrance and candle business. Jasmine McMillan started Wish Upon a Candle in 2021, originally as a hobby at her home, selling luxury candles. The scents from the candles aimed
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Busy road to close for £107k surface improvement works
Part of a busy road will be closed for a £107,000 surface improvement project later this month. The B1077 Old Buckenham Road, in Attleborough, will shut for 48 hours from 6am Saturday, February 24. The road will be blocked for 300m just
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Euro athletics star among Valentine’s field
European 1,500m indoor silver medallist Holly Archer is among the top athletes lining up on Sunday for Norfolk Gazelles’ Valentine’s 10k, which looks certain to be a thrilling – and quick – race. The Valentine’s 10k is the second event in the Sportlink
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Raac-hit school with assembly hall in a marquee handed funding boost
A Norfolk school forced to hold assemblies in a marquee because its main building is made from crumbling concrete has received a funding boost to help it remove the defective building material. Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary in Shipdham
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Cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Norfolk town
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash in a Norfolk town. Police were called to Mere Street, opposite Aldi in Diss, just after 2pm today following reports of an incident involving a van and a bike. An air ambulance also attended
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Lotus worker blames pain caused by car chemicals for cannabis drug driving
A Lotus employee has blamed pain caused from chemicals used by the car maker after being convicted of drug driving. Apostolos Sotiriadas, 46, said he had used cannabis to try to ease pain caused by irritation to his skin caused by his job at
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Ex-soldier jailed after firing gun on Great Yarmouth beach while drunk
A former soldier who caused people to take cover when he began firing a rifle on Great Yarmouth beach has been jailed for a string of offences. Albert Ciorvasi, 43, was drunk when he began shooting bottles as target practice. The former officer
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Award hat-trick for north Norfolk holiday homes firm
A holiday homes firm in north Norfolk is celebrating after winning three prestigious awards. Barefoot Retreats, which offers a collection of luxury self-catering holiday homes along the Norfolk coastline, is celebrating a decade in the business
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Major affordable housing scheme approved but project hit by rising costs
The final stage of a major affordable housing scheme in a Norfolk town has been given the go-ahead. West Norfolk councillors have agreed to push forward with the Valentine Park development to deliver 96 homes, constructed by Lovell Partnership
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WATCH: Council van gets stuck in flood water
A council van has been rescued from flood water after becoming stuck this morning. A video, shared by CT Barnes Autos, shows the highway maintenance vehicle lodged in water deeper than its wheel height in Podmore Lane in Scarning. CT Barnes
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Buses forced to divert around key route due to 'significant' disruption
Buses will be forced to divert around key stops as three days of bridge repairs in north Norfolk are expected to cause "significant" disruption. Norwich Road in Coltishall will be closed from February 19 until February 21 to allow Anglian Water
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Supercharge East: MPs back calls to strengthen Norfolk's economy
MPs across Norfolk have thrown their support behind our manifesto, Supercharge East, which calls on the government to do better for businesses in our region. The campaign, which will run from now until the general election, is urging the future
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'We're watching' - plans for surveillance cameras to crack down on fly tippers
A Norfolk authority has proposed using surveillance cameras in remote areas to crack down on fly-tippers and antisocial behaviour. Breckland Council is considering implementing mobile CCTV and body cameras for staff to target hotspots in the district
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Why Hollywood stars could soon be flocking to Norfolk
Norfolk may soon see an influx of star talent after a deal was struck to get more films and television shows shot in the county. Production company Norfolk Screen has been awarded a two-year contract by the Norfolk County Council Film Office to
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Lorry crash caused huge delays on A47
There were long delays on the A47 following a crash which involved a lorry. Police were called at 10.47am to the A47 between Swaffham and Necton after reports of a crash involving a lorry and a car. The crash happened near McDonald's at the
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Norfolk’s market towns experience buoyant demand
Kate Gillard, residential property valuer at Arnolds Keys’ County Hub, explains the growing appeal of Norfolk’s market towns for buyers. Quality of life is often cited as the reason that so many people want to come and live in Norfolk. Especially
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Mum goes from housewife to businesswoman with launch of new venture
An ambitious mum-of-two is launching her own business after struggling to find a job that fits around caring for her children. Danielle Ward, from North Walsham, will start her new cleaning service, Mum's Housekeeping, on February 26. She will
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'As thin as an animal can get' - Neglected pony makes a remarkable recovery
A miniature Shetland pony who was so thin that his ribcage was visible has made a remarkable recovery under the care of a horse sanctuary. Charlie, 26, arrived at Norfolk-based Redwings after being found in an emaciated state. His previous
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Pet shop relaunches as dog groomers in heart of Norfolk village
A pet shop has reopened as a dog grooming business in a Norfolk Broads village after a full refurbishment. Alex Amber, who runs Martham Dog Groomers in The Green, has celebrated the launch of her new-look business. She said she decided to switch
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Man arrested for two early morning business break-ins
A man has been arrested after two businesses were broken into in west Norfolk. Police officers were called to two addresses in King's Lynn yesterday. READ MORE: Man charged after three cannabis factories found in Thetford The police were
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Woman charged over dangerous dog attack on boy aged 10
A woman has appeared in court for failing to control a Rottweiler dog that injured a 10-year-old child. Kim Wilson is accused of being in charge of the dog - called Rebel - when it was dangerously out of control on two separate occasions.
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ANOTHER coastal community votes for curbs on second homes
Another coastal community has voted for curbs on second homes and holiday lets. Villagers in Old Hunstanton are the latest to agree a neighbourhood plan which places restrictions on so-called "lock and leaves". Locals voted by 86 - 8 to adopt
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School closed due to flooded classrooms amid weather warning
A Norfolk school is closed today after being hit by flooding. Middleton Church of England Primary Academy, near King's Lynn, is closed due to the flooding of two classrooms. The county faced heavy rainfall last night and the Environment Agency
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Busy main road blocked following four-car crash
A main road in Norfolk was blocked following a four-car crash. Officers were called at 8.50am to the A1067 Fakenham Road in Sparham Hill, near Lenwade, to reports of an incident. A Toyota Yaris, Vauxhall Astra and a BMW were involved.
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Classic vehicle day with funfair and live music returning to Norfolk
From classic cars to a funfair, a jam-packed day of entertainment is planned at a Norfolk attraction this summer. The Norwich Classic Vehicle Club Family Day returns to Strumpshaw Steam Museum, near Brundall, on Sunday, June 23 2024 from 10am to
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Penniless addict caught with cocaine after exchange in Norfolk park
A "penniless addict" was found with wraps of cocaine by police after he was spotted meeting other known drug users in a Norfolk park, a court has heard. Joao Fernandes, 20, had been seen by police officers in a park, near St Nicholas car park in
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Building a curriculum of confidence at Norwich High School for Girls
Norwich High Prep School and Nursery’s girls-first approach helps build confidence and resilience for its pupils. Empowering young women to achieve their potential depends on laying strong foundations from which they can launch their academic
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First look inside new deli and coffee shop in unexpected location
A new deli and coffee shop championing local produce is launching this weekend in a Norfolk town. Loddon Deli & Coffee opens at 11am on Saturday, February 10 at Unit 1 Church Plain and the building used to be a toilet block. It was bought at
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Man denies theft of £50k telehandler in Norfolk farm raid
A man has appeared in court accused of stealing a high-value piece of machinery during a farm raid. A Manitou telehandler, valued at £50,000, was stolen overnight on July 21 last year from a site in Thetford. Teddy Redwood, 27, of Canvey
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Radio Norfolk reporter retires after 44 years at BBC
One of the founders of BBC Radio Norfolk has retired after more than 40 years with the broadcaster. Jill Bennett trained as a journalist in the early 1970s and worked in South Africa and the Caribbean before settling in Norfolk. She joined
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Auction house raises over £6.5 million in first auction of the year
Auction House East Anglia held its first auction of the new year on Wednesday, February 7, selling a mixture of residential, commercial and land across 42 lots and raising over £6.5 million. “Last year was an excellent year for Auction House East
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Flood warning for Norfolk after heavy rainfall overnight
A flood warning is in place for parts of Norfolk following a night of heavy rainfall. The Environment Agency issued the warning, which means flooding is expected, for the River Burn at 2.20am today. It is in place between South Creake and
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Heavy metal guitarist denies thousands of indecent images of children
A heavy metal guitarist has appeared in court charged over thousands of indecent images of children. Lajos Reszegi, 40, who has played guitar with a band called Ain’t My Crime, pleaded not guilty at Norwich Magistrates’ Court. He faces three
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Patient, 88, fit for discharge after 24 hours still in hospital after THREE months
An 88-year-old man has spent more than three months in hospital despite being medically fit to go home after 24 hours, following an astonishing catalogue of NHS and care delays, and hospital-acquired infections and injuries. The case of Terry Hill
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Facebook fallout sees villagers blocked and reported by their parish council
It was meant to be a fresh start for Mundesley Parish Council after a rocky few months. But an attempt to draw a line under a period of turmoil, resignations and accusations of secretive goings-on did not go quite as well as expected. A Facebook
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Mark Armstrong: What people don’t tell you about training for a marathon
People don’t tell you about the cumulative fatigue you feel during a marathon training block. I understand that to be part of the game now; running when you really don’t want to is great preparation, mentally, for those latter stages come the
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Neil Featherby: How can athletics stop losing promising runners?
On the back of my column last week with George Mills where we went right back to the very beginning of his running career and the way he praised the English Schools system what with having won two 800m titles aged 15 and 16, how ironic was it that