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Two teenagers banned from town after entering unlocked homes
Two teenagers have been banned from Loddon after entering unlocked homes. Police were called to Gunton Road on Saturday after reports of a group of males trying house door handles along the street and entering the houses when the doors were unlocked
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Teen arrested after woman is left with serious injuries following crash
A woman remains in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Watton. The crash happened on the A1075, just south of the town centre, in the early hours of Sunday morning and involved a black Ford Fiesta and a white Vauxhall Corsa which
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Police continue to hunt wanted man known as 'S' across Norfolk
Police are continuing to hunt a 30-year-old man from Norwich who is wanted on suspicion of aggravated burglary and for breaching a restraining order. Officers have renewed their appeal for help to trace Sanjay Morrison who has been wanted since
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Antiques Roadshow-style event coming to beautiful Norfolk gardens
Antique lovers and garden enthusiasts will be in for a treat at an event taking place in north Norfolk later this year. Local auction and valuation firm Bishop & Miller will host an Antiques Roadshow-style event at Stody Lodge Gardens, near Holt
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Drug dealer claims he sold cocaine 'to pay bills to keep his tropical fish alive'
A man had been supplying cocaine and cannabis to help pay his electricity bills so he could keep his tropical fish alive, a court has heard. Alexander Mitchell, 38, told police after his arrest that he was "struggling financially" and selling cocaine
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Converted railway building for sale in Burnham Market at £1.85m
The Goodshed in Burnham Market is brimming with history – and offers a “rare opportunity” as it hits the market with Sowerbys at £1,850,000. The five-bedroom property was originally built in 1866 as the principal goods storage shed for the West
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Man denies harassment that left woman in fear of violence
A man has been accused of causing a woman to fear for her safety when he entered her home. Emanuel Paim pleaded not guilty to harassment and putting the woman in fear of violence between February 5 and 10 at Norwich Magistrates’ Court. The
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Seaside pub reopens after £200,000 refurb
A village pub has reopened with a new look after a £200,000 investment from an award-winning company. The Gate in Caister-on-Sea has had several landlords in recent years and reopened on Tuesday with new operators Darron and Shane at the helm.
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Traders speak of sadness following death of fellow store owner
Traders on one of Norwich's main shopping thoroughfares have spoken of their sadness following the death of one of their fellow store owners. Matthew Wesley, who ran an antiques shop on St Benedicts Street was found dead in his store earlier this
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Woman admits thefts of hundreds of pounds of sportswear
A woman has admitted targeting Norwich sportswear stores to steal hundreds of pounds worth of clothing. Chloe Bates, 22, stole clothing items worth almost £400 on one shoplifting visit to Mountain Warehouse in the city centre last month.
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Road closed for 'some time' after crash
Police closed a road for "some time" after a crash. Officers were called at 12.31pm following the two-car crash on the B1135 Crownthorpe Road near Wymondham. The cars blocked the road and a closure was put in place at the Low Street junction
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A week of chaos on Norfolk's trains after a derailment, break downs and faults
Disruption has continued on Norfolk's trains after a derailment last week left the line blocked. Greater Anglia has warned passengers of more issues on trains between Ely and Thetford after issues with the line following last week's incident.
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Walkers threatened with £1,000 fines for crossing 'unsafe' bridge
Walkers have been warned they face a £1,000 fine if they take a shortcut over a bridge near Blickling Hall deemed unsafe. Norfolk County Council has been forced to shut Moorgate Bridge, which crosses the Bure, after severe rot was found in the
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Road left submerged under a metre of water after floods hit Norfolk AGAIN
Roads in Norfolk have been left submerged, with one under a metre of water, after rivers across the county burst their banks. Welney Flood Watch reported dangerously high water levels in the area which left the A1101 flooded. Heavy rainfall
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Go-ahead for nine new industrial units on edge of town
Nine new industrial units are set to be built on the edge of a Norfolk town on land originally earmarked for a DIY superstore. PKS Construction has been given planning permission to develop the site on Sovereign Way, at Downham Market. A planning
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Solicitor loses 'battle of the barricade' after blocking walkers from footpath
It is a dispute that led to ramparts being erected across a disputed footpath, uproar among villagers and, eventually, a government inquiry. Now, the so-called 'battle of the barricade' has ended in defeat for Sine Garvie-McInally, a Norfolk solicitor
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Woman dies in hospital less than fortnight after drink-driving arrest
A 37-year-old woman died in hospital less than two weeks after being charged with drink-driving. Hayley Birkett-Stubbs died in the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on May 20 last year. An inquest into her death opening in Norwich on
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Norfolk's last remaining vehicle ferry reopens after month-long repairs
Norfolk's last remaining vehicle ferry has reopened after month-long maintenance works were carried out. Reedham Ferry provides the only crossing of the River Yare between Great Yarmouth and Norwich, saving users a journey of more than 30 miles
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Rivers bursting banks as 15 flood alerts issued for Norfolk
Fifteen separate flood alerts have been issued for rivers, lakes and tributaries in Norfolk. According to the Environment Agency, water levels are rising across the county following recent rainfall - with further heavy rain expected throughout
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Man warned 'all options' are open after admitting to dangerous driving
A man has been warned "all options" were open after he admitted dangerous driving on a Norfolk road. Alex Gracey, 45, was charged with dangerous driving in a Ford Focus car at Church Lane, Diss on October 22 2022. Gracey, of Long Meadow Drive
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Almost 100 new homes could be built on edge of Norfolk town
Almost 100 new homes could be built on farmland in a Norfolk town, despite concern about extra pressure on the NHS and schools. Cripps Development Ltd is looking to secure planning permission for 89 new homes on 7.8 acres of land to the north of
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Part of A47 to close for litter picking
A stretch of the A47 will face a string of overnight closures for litter picking. Breckland councillor Jacob Morton has said there will be cleaning and litter picking on the road between the Downham Market roundabout and The Splashes exit from
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Michelin-starred trio opening 'farm-to-table' Norfolk restaurant
The trio behind a Michelin-starred London restaurant are transforming a cattle shed at a Norfolk farm into a produce-driven dining destination. Executive chef Johnnie Crowe and business partners Luke Wasserman and Toby Neill are opening Nest Farmhouse
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Chart topper announced for major concert series in forest
Paloma Faith has announced she will be performing at a major outdoor concert series this summer. Forest Live, presented by Forestry England, has revealed that the 42-year-old will perform at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on June 27. Renowned
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Schools could take legal action amid spat with parents over 'unacceptable' parking
A cluster of schools has warned its parents they could face legal action if they continue to use the staff car park to drop off children without permission. The headteachers of Kinsale junior and infant schools in Hellesdon, along with the manager
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Liz Truss bullish about seeing off fresh 'Turnip Taliban' challenge
Former prime minister Liz Truss is bullish she will see off a new charge by the Turnip Taliban. James Bagge, who objected to Ms Truss's selection as the then prospective parliamentary candidate for South West Norfolk prior to her election in 2010
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BAFTA-winning actress announced as president of Norfolk theatre
A BAFTA-winning actress is expected to bring a huge boost to a theatre on the Norfolk coast as she is announced as its new president. Star of stage and screen Suranne Jones was revealed as the new president of Sheringham Little Theatre at the
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Major Norfolk Broads project to begin in area particularly badly hit by flooding
A major flooding scheme is under way in an area of the Norfolk Broads particularly badly hit by recent extreme high water levels. The Broads Internal Drainage Board is replacing 13 pumps in the River Thurne catchment area, which will form an integral
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Pub to undergo huge £100k revamp and name change
A historic pub is searching for new investors as it plans a huge £100,000 refurbishment. The Wildfowler, in Gayton Road in King's Lynn, is set for a large-scale external renovation, including a new smoking area and fresh signage, paintwork, fencing
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26 vulnerable horses rescued from smuggling bid being cared for in Norfolk
Twenty six 'frightened and vulnerable' horses rescued from a smuggling attempt in Kent and are now being cared for in Norfolk. Authorities discovered the animals in a crammed transport which was set to be exported through Europe. Only 19
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Closure of reuse centre at former city tip explained by charity bosses
A charity has explained the closure of its re-use centre at Norwich's former tip, as bosses urged people to keep making donations. Norfolk-based charity The Benjamin Foundation had run the Swanton Road Reuse Centre, in the former Mile Cross household
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School remains closed after 'torrential downpour' causes flooding
A Norfolk primary school is closed for a second day after serious flooding. Middleton Church of England Primary School, near King's Lynn, was shut on Friday and remains closed today to clean and assess damage caused by the flooding. The Met
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Norfolk nature spectacular named one of UK's best out-of-season trips
A Norfolk nature phenomenon has been named one of the best locations in the UK to visit on an off-season trip. The 'Snettisham Spectacular' has been included in The Times' ranking of the 42 best spots to visit outside of the peak holiday season
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24-carat gold infused fudge on offer at store in seaside town
A family-run sweet treat business will be serving a first-of-its-kind fudge infused with real gold for Valentine's Day. Makers Fudge, in Tucker Street in Cromer, has teamed up with Reepham-based gilder Jo Green to create the limited edition product
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Engineers prepare to blow up scores of Second World War bombs near wind farm
Engineers are preparing to blow up scores of unexploded Second World War bombs and mines, so a huge wind farm off the Norfolk and Suffolk coast can be built. Energy company ScottishPower Renewables will start offshore construction of the East Anglia
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Long-awaited plans for up to 200 new homes on derelict depot site lodged
Long-awaited plans which would see up to 200 new homes on a derelict Norwich site have been lodged. Plans for the first phase of new homes at the former Mile Cross depot site have been submitted to its own planning committee by Norwich City Council
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Family's tribute to 'loving, creative' man who died in Royal Mail van crash on A47
A loving tribute has been paid to a man who died after being hit by a Royal Mail van on the A47. William Hunter Rowe, known to those close to him as Will, died last month at the age of 53 following an incident on the road near Easton. Following
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Runner finishes half-marathon after suffering HEART ATTACK minutes before the start
A runner suffered a heart attack minutes before he was due to compete in a half marathon but still went on to finish the race. Dick Cheung blacked out and collapsed as he was warming up for the race last autumn. The 48-year-old regained consciousness