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Two men barricade themselves in seaside town house and make threats
Two men have been arrested after barricading themselves in a house in Cromer. A large number of police officers were called to a property in Warren Court at about midday on Saturday following reports that two men were threatening to harm themselves
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7 of the most romantic spots in Norwich
From riverside strolls to hill-top views of the city, Norwich has plenty of romantic spots to visit with your significant other. Here are seven of the most romantic places in the city to sweep your loved one off their feet. 1. Norwich Cathedral
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Large emergency services presence as busy seaside road blocked off
There has been a large emergency service presence in Cromer today. The bottom of Overstand Road was closed off by police at around midday. Witnesses have reported seeing a number of police vans in the Warren Court area and officers have been
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Flood-prone road to be closed due to high water levels
A road prone to flooding is set to be closed amid recent flood alerts. The A1101 Welney Wash Road has high surface water levels and news of its closure comes as a flood alert has been issued for the Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk
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Rylan Clark documentary filmed in Norfolk to air on TV this week
A documentary starring popular presenter Rylan Clark in Norfolk will air on television on Tuesday. Last July, Rylan announced that he was filming a documentary at Thetford Football Club for TNT Sports. Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me will
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The 5 closed Norfolk nightclubs you would like to see return
Bar & Beyond in King's Lynn has become the latest nightclub in Norfolk to close its doors. Rekom UK, which also owns brands including Atik and Pryzm, recently drafted in administrators as part of a major restructure and announced last week it would
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Police release image of £72k Polish Bear fighter was caught with after drug deal
Police have released an image of cash recovered after they stopped a mixed martial arts world champion who had just delivered two kilos of cocaine as part of a major drugs conspiracy. A total of just over £72,000 was found in a Mercedes car driven
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Family's heartfelt tribute to baby girl who died aged just two days old
A mother has paid tribute to her daughter who died aged just two days old. Angela Gray's pregnancy had been “trouble-free” and the 39-year-old was looking forward to holding her newborn baby, Sophie. But at 37 weeks pregnant, Mrs Gray, from
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Norfolk could introduce 'digital autopsies' to investigate deaths
It is a grisly, but undeniably essential process in answering the vital questions left when somebody dies. But soon scalpels could be swapped for scanners as Norfolk looks to offset fears about the impact of a national shortage of pathologists.
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5 award-winning garden centres to visit in Norfolk
Our county is home to some of the best garden centres in the UK and many of these have been recognised for their brilliance. Here are five award-winning garden centres and nurseries to visit in Norfolk. 1. Peter Beales Where: London Road
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Policeman 'terrified' after being threatened with two knives while on call for help
A delivery driver had to be tasered after he threatened a policeman with two knives at a Norfolk park after he had made a call for help, a court heard. David Boughen, 39, was struggling with his mental health after losing his job as an Iceland
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Norfolk farmer becomes first in UK to earn soil health accreditation
A pioneering west Norfolk estate director has become the first UK farmer to become qualified as a Soil Food Web consultant. Nick Padwick, who oversees sustainable farming and nature restoration efforts at Wild Ken Hill near Snettisham, is one of
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National Trust scheme to pump sewage away from beach toilets 'won't worsen flooding'
Plans to connect beach toilets to mains sewers will not worsen flooding in a posh coastal village, Anglian Water has insisted. The National Trust wants to replace an aging septic tank at Brancaster Beach by digging a pipeline beside Broad Lane
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Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain in Norfolk
A new weather warning for rain has been issued for Norfolk. The Met Office has put in place the warning for the whole county ahead of more torrential downpours on Saturday evening. Forecasts show rain is forecast between 7pm and the early
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Swan Lake: A beguiling ballet of love and treachery
A heartbreakingly tender story of illusion and betrayal, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake came to Norwich Theatre Royal on 9 February 2024. Presented by Raymond Gubbay under the artistic direction of Daniela Dimova, Varna International Ballet Orchestra
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Restaurant launches all-day breakfasts and dessert menu after successful start
A Norfolk restaurant has launched a new menu after a successful first few months in the business. The Grain Kitchen at The English Distillery in Roudham, near Thetford, opened in October in the former home of OakVilla. Owners Lucy and Grant
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Norfolk railway named one of world's best journeys
A popular attraction in Norfolk has been named one of the best trips in the world to transport people back in time. The Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR) has scooped a place on The Telegraph's list of the "20 best holidays to transport you back to the
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Rail disruption in Norfolk due to freight train fault
Rail services in Norfolk have been hit with disruption due to a fault with a freight train. Greater Anglia warned of travel problems between Norwich and Cambridge on Friday afternoon due to a signalling fault at Ely railway station. The rail
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Scams to watch out for in Norfolk: Disney+ emails and cold callers
Scammers are targeting people in Norfolk through fraudulent emails and cold calls. Here are the scams to watch out for this month. Emails claiming to be from Disney+ Norfolk Trading Standards has warned of scam emails targeted at people
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A sweet treat to make Valentine's Day extra special
Norfolk celebrity chef Polly Guy shares a recipe for a chocolate cheesecake with a mirror glaze and millionaire shortbread garnish which will be a perfect Valentine's Day treat Chocolate cheesecake Ingredients Ganache 130 ml milk chocolate
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Delays on A11 due to weekend-long closure
There are delays on the A11 due to a weekend-long closure. National Highways has shut the northbound carriageway between Attleborough and the Thickthorn roundabout as part of barrier repairs. The carriageway will be closed all weekend, reopening
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They're back... Council reimposes fines for overdue library books
People who return books late to Norfolk's libraries are now facing overdue charges again - for the first time since the Covid pandemic broke out. Norfolk County Council, which runs the county's 47 libraries, had suspended the charges in 2020 during
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Bouncer, bingo caller and 'one of the good guys'... tributes to a true family man
A former doorman of the West Runton Pavillion who was passionate about driving and dancing has died at the age of 89. From playing the harmonica to tapping his toes, John Mason was a man of many talents and enjoyed trying his hand at anything.
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Norfolk firm continues national expansion with takeover of Yorkshire business
A Norfolk firm that specialises in converting disused oil and gas wells into geothermal power plants has acquired its first business, helping it to grow its national presence. CeraPhi, which is based in Great Yarmouth, has bought Third Energy Limited
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Officials 'keener to let plants grow in flood ditches than clearing them', says MP
An MP has accused environmental agencies of being more interested in leaving drainage ditches and waterways "full of mud and plants" than keeping them clear to prevent flooding. George Freeman pointed the finger at his own government for not ensuring
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Groove Armada star explains his wild journey from music to nature-friendly farming
A dance music legend who journeyed down a "spectacularly-sized rabbit hole" into regenerative agriculture has explained his nature-friendly food network to Norfolk farmers. Andy Cato, a Grammy-nominated musician with electronic duo Groove Armada
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Village school on county border becomes latest academy trust member
A village primary close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border has become the latest to join a growing academies trust. Earsham Church of England Primary Academy has joined the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust - becoming the organisation's
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Norfolk's longest-serving council leader to become a Lord
The leader of a Norfolk council is to become a Lord, after the government announced him as one of 13 new peers. John Fuller, Conservative leader of South Norfolk Council, was one of eight Tory nominations for life peerages put forward by prime
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Flood warning and 11 alerts in place across Norfolk
A flood warning and several flood alerts remain in place in Norfolk this morning following heavy rainfall. The county was battered by torrential downpours on Thursday and Friday, leading to rivers bursting their banks and cars becoming stuck in
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The hardest secondary schools to get into in Norfolk named
The hardest secondary schools in Norfolk to get into have been revealed. A new analysis compares the number of total applicants at each one and the number of places offered to show which were the most oversubscribed in 2023. It identified Notre
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Lurcher with 'battle scars' looking for loving new home
A lurcher with "battle scars" is waiting for a loving home. Seven-year-old Joanie is looking for her new owners with the help of Norfolk Greyhound Rescue. She has had a difficult life so far and has been used for breeding. Norfolk Greyhound
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High Street retailer to appoint administrators as Norfolk stores at risk
High Street chain The Body Shop is reportedly set to appoint administrators, placing jobs and stores in Norfolk at risk. The retailer, which has stores in Norwich and King's Lynn, is under threat after it was revealed administrators are close
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City Hall announces council tax rises as it faces 'huge' financial pressures
City Hall is seeking to hike council tax amid warnings it needs to make more than £9.5m in savings to plug a future gap in funds over the next five years. A report to Norwich City Council has revealed its plans for the 2024/2025 budget which says
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Awards launched to find the 'cream of the crop' among Norfolk's rural businesses
A new awards scheme has been launched to celebrate the people who drive Norfolk's valuable countryside economy. Norfolk County Council and the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) have joined forces to promote the Norfolk Rural Business
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Moving service will remember 21 young men 80 years on
It was 80 years ago when two American Flying Fortress bombers collided over the marshes at Reedham and the crews on both aircraft lost their lives. On the exact date, February 21, people will be gathering for a moving and important ceremony, Reedham
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Battle of the slot machines as high street bid hit by competitor's objections
A new 24/7 slot machine casino site is to open in a Norfolk town despite a competitor's attempts to block it. Luxury Leisure, which trades as Admiral, has had its bid to open a site in Great Yarmouth's high street approved by Great Yarmouth Borough
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How does Norfolk farming’s next generation feel about their industry's future?
The next generation of farmers aired their feelings on the future of their industry during a thought-provoking discussion at the Norfolk Farming Conference. The event at the Norfolk Showground heard from five young professionals associated with
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Council considering scheme to help tackle social isolation and loneliness
A Norfolk council is considering a £1.2m scheme that would help tackle key social issues including social isolation and loneliness. Breckland Council is looking at renewing its Inspiring Communities project for another three years which targets
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Modern day 'Boadicea' was renowned creative who went on to become avid campaigner
Obituary writer Donna-Louise Bishop has trawled the shelves of the Eastern Daily Press achieves this week and is remembering Doreen Wallace. In this limited series looking back at some of Norfolk's most noted and notable, we focus on the renowned
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Norfolk death notices: Devoted football fan and a friend to animals
The Eastern Daily Press has published 51 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the EDP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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The hoedown showdown... Police called in to country music row
It is a tale of shared passion, a fateful missed encounter and subsequent simmering tensions that sounds like it could have been a Dolly Parton song. A row in Norfolk's country music scene has seen two of its leading figures fall out, with police
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'Rare' Broads woodland to be protected amid dispute with fishing club
A riverside woodland the size of about six football pitches has been given extra protection after a local backlash to a fishing club's project to build new platforms there. The stretch of 'wet woodland' runs about 670m along the River Waveney to
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Couple launch last-ditch bid to save 'fortress' home they have been told to demolish
A couple appear to have won over villagers with a last-ditch bid to save the home they have been ordered to demolish - by making it smaller. London theatre producer Adam Spiegel and his wife Gay have been ordered to tear down the house they built
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Homeowner wins fight with council to keep 'harsh and overpowering fence'
A homeowner who was told to take down his "harsh and overpowering" fence will be allowed to keep it after winning an appeal. Chris Dinnage, who lives in Bobbins Way - a cul-de-sac in Swardeston, was hit with enforcement action over his 1.6m close-boarded
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Norfolk athlete shines at first ever Special Olympics GB Winter Games
Success for Norfolk athlete in Special Olympics GB's first National Winter Games. Annabelle Lamb from Freethorpe secured a gold medal in the Super G, which is a slalom race that is faster and has wider turns than a giant slalom, and a silver in
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Pilot programme to support women struggling with menopause
Age UK Norwich is collaborating with Panacea Pause to roll out an eight-week pilot programme aimed at assisting women navigate the menopause. Commencing March 4, sessions will be held at St Elizabeth’s Crossroads on Cadge Road, from 6pm to 8pm
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Butterflies, sailing and autumn birds: How Hill unveils new programme
How Hill in Ludham, at the heart of the Broads, has launched its 2024 programme of events for adults. The line-up features a range of activities and experiences, extending from nature and history courses to evening meals, taking place at the landmark