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WATCH: Lorry stuck in a metre of flood water after risking crossing
Video has captured a lorry that was stranded after risking crossing a flooded road in west Norfolk. Emergency services responded to reports of the lorry at around 5.15am after the vehicle became stuck in Welney. Welney Wash Road was measured
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Punters swapping darts for downward dogs at pub yoga sessions
Punters at a pub near Norwich are swapping darts for downward dogs at new yoga sessions. With the slogan 'yoga for people who also like beer', the sessions at The White Horse pub in Trowse have proven popular among locals. The classes, which
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Hotel's late night licence approved despite villagers' fears of sleepless nights
A coastal hotel has been granted a licence to serve alcohol into the early hours of the morning despite locals' fears noisy revellers could cause them to have sleepless nights. The Maltings in Weybourne is about to reopen in the seaside village
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New free walking trail launched in Norwich
A new free walking trail exploring historical sites has been launched in Norwich. Produced by The Norwich Society in partnership with the Norwich War Memorials Trust, the self-guided trail takes people around the city's war memorials and sites
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Man appears in court accused of horrific hammer attack
A man is to stand trial over a horrific attack in which another man was hit over the head with a hammer. Tony Bywater, 41, of Rosewood in Lowestoft, was arrested on February 11 after the seriously injured alleged victim sought help from a neighbour
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Driver who swerved into oncoming traffic admits being three times over limit TWICE
A driver who swerved into oncoming traffic has admitted being three times over the limit on two separate occasions. Ruslanas Kontrimavicius, 45, was seen swerving erratically between lanes on Norwich’s inner ring road on February 11. Norwich
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Norfolk walk named one of UK's most romantic
A trail in Norfolk has been named one of the most romantic rambling spots in the UK. Castle Acre Circular Walk near Swaffham has been included in a list compiled by countryside clothing brand Fairfax & Favor. Based in a village with one of
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Trailer released for Wicked musical film with scenes shot in Norfolk
The trailer has been released for the hotly-anticipated new film adaptation of Wicked the Musical, which features scenes shot in Norfolk. The film stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the titles roles of Elphaba and Glinda respectively and
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Flood alert still in place for parts of north Norfolk as river levels fall
Flood alerts remain in place for a string of villages as river levels begin to fall. The Environment Agency has posted an amber flood alert, meaning flooding is possible, along the River Burn from Southgate and Waterden to Burnham Thorpe.
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Offshore wind cluster launches as company limited by guarantee
EastWind, the East of England’s offshore wind cluster, has announced its formal conception as a company limited by guarantee. Founded in 2021, the EastWind Offshore Wind Cluster has united regional developers, educators and industry leaders, becoming
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'Affectionate' dog desperate for home after 600 days at rescue centre
A three-year-old dog who hasn't had the best start in life is still looking for his forever home after spending 600 days at a rescue centre. Despite the best efforts of staff, handsome German Shepherd Lewis Capawldi has been with Dogs Trust Snetterton
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Jobs at risk in Norfolk as huge retailer falls into administration
The Body Shop has hired administrators, putting jobs and shops in Norfolk at risk. The retailer, which has shops in Norwich and King's Lynn, has appointed insolvency experts from FRP Advisory to oversee the process. FRP said the administrators
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Norfolk hospital declares 'critical incident' with dozens of patients in extra beds
A Norfolk hospital has declared a "critical incident" after a rush of A&E patients saw dozens of people crammed into extra beds. The James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston currently has more than 70 patients in its "escalation beds" -
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Norfolk council reveals plans to hike tax as it faces 'difficult years ahead'
A Norfolk council has warned of "difficult years ahead" as it reveals proposals to increase tax to prevent a gap in funding from developing. South Norfolk Council has disclosed its plans for the 2024/25 budget, amid steeply rising costs. The
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Police to escort cables and yacht on major roads this month
There will be police convoys on major roads in Norfolk this month as two abnormal loads are transported through the county. From 9.30am on February 26, cars and motorcycles will escort an 85-tonne cable drum and a 97-tonne yacht to sites in the
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Police to prepare report for coroner after women found at home with traumatic injury
A report is being prepared for the coroner by Norfolk police after a woman was found at her home with chest injuries. The body of Barbara Lamb was discovered at her home by neighbours who had not seen her for “around a week”. The 79-year-old
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Busy main road closed as trees felled for abnormal load
A busy main road was closed to allow tree felling to take place. Police closed the A134 between Thetford and Mundford while the work was carried out to allow an abnormal load to pass. Road closure: The A134 is currently closed between
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Local roadshows to mark Hydrogen Week
Hydrogen East is to hold a series of roadshows across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex as part of Hydrogen Week. Running from February 26 to March 3, Hydrogen Week aims to bring together stakeholders from across the UK, celebrating and promoting the
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King leaves Sandringham by helicopter for expected cancer treatment
King Charles has left Sandringham to return to London for what is widely expected to be further treatment following his cancer diagnosis. Charles and Queen Camilla flew to Buckingham Palace via helicopter from their private home on the Norfolk
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Albert Einstein's Norfolk connection explored in new Netflix series
A new Netflix series will explore Albert Einstein's time in Norfolk as he hid from Nazi assassins. Einstein and the Bomb is set to premiere on the streaming service on Friday and tells the story of his time at Roughton Heath. In 1933, Einstein
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All the Norfolk restaurants featured in the 2024 Michelin Guide
Following The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2024 ceremony, this is the updated list of Norfolk restaurants featured. There are 17 Norfolk restaurants in the Michelin Guide in total, including newcomer Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall on the
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WATCH: Meeting ends in disarray after councillor's resignation speech is muted
It was meant to be his final bow after almost a decade of public service. But Tony Holden's valedictory speech as a Wymondham town councillor did not quite go as he had hoped. He was cut off within seconds by the mayor and chairwoman, Suzanne
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Norfolk's popular bird species that have been devastated by avian flu
Two of Norfolk's most familiar seabirds have been decimated by bird flu, warns a new report. Numbers of Common Tern nests showed a 69pc decline on the north Norfolk coast, falling from 391 to 123 according to the study by the RSPB and British Trust
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Fresh setback for sex therapist in extraordinary legal battle with aristocrats
A sex therapist has suffered a fresh setback in her legal wrangle with her aristocratic former landlords in the latest twist of the extraordinary saga. 'Lady Pea' Patricia Ramshaw has been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute with Norfolk's
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Relief for livestock farmers as bluetongue control zone 'will shortly be lifted'
Relieved Norfolk livestock farmers will soon be able to move their animals more freely as bluetongue restrictions are expected to be lifted "shortly". Dozens of cases of the potentially-fatal animal disease have been found in cattle and sheep within
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Smith and Archer ease to victories at Valentine's 10K
A rain sodden course didn’t stop nearly 900 runners taking part in the Valentine’s 10K on Sunday. Logan Smith was in a class of his own to take overall victory in 30.58.2 in the second race of the Sportlink Grand Prix Series, organised by Norfolk
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Two men appear in court after barricading themselves in seaside home
Two men who barricaded themselves inside a house in Cromer have appeared in court. 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
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Pub used by Royals and celebs can use field as car park despite fire fears
A pub frequented by Royals and celebrities has got the go-ahead to use a field as an overflow car park despite fire fears. West Norfolk councillors have agreed the Dabbling Duck at Great Massingham can use nearby land for extra space when its car
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Bistro owner celebrates successful first week as locals heap on praise
The owner of a new bistro has celebrated its successful first week as locals heap on the praise. Bozena Zaporowska, 42, launched BeeStro in Watton's high street last Monday where she and her team serve breakfasts, lunches, fresh juices and sweet
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'Countryside cameras' to be installed in remote areas to tackle rural crime
A Norfolk council is introducing new surveillance cameras in remote areas of the county with "immediate effect" in an effort to tackle rural crime. Breckland Council voted to invest in the new devices as part of a crackdown on issues like fly-tipping
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Hovercraft team rescues two people and dog cut off by the tide
A hovercraft was used to rescue two people and a dog who were cut off by the tide. Hunstanton RNLI hovercraft team rushed to Thornham marshland on Saturday evening where the party were stranded. As darkness was falling and a high spring tide
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Village primary shut for third school day due to flooding
A Norfolk primary school remains closed for a third day after serious flooding. Middleton Church of England Primary School, near King's Lynn, was shut on Friday after two classrooms flooded. Norfolk County Council announced the third day of
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Emergency services called to lorry stuck on closed flooded road
Emergency services were called as a lorry became stuck in deep flood water on a closed road. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called at around 5.15am to reports of a vehicle stuck in the Welney Wash Road. The most recent measurement from
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Decision due on new Aldi superstore - as Tesco tries to get scheme blocked
A decision on whether a town will get a new Aldi will be made this month, but rival superstore Tesco is urging councillors to reject the plans. Aldi is hoping South Norfolk Council's planning committee will give the go-ahead to demolish the former
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70 years on from when the world's most famous comedy duo came to Norwich
The theatre has gone. The hotel still stands but is used for other purposes…while the memories of two visitors 70 years ago remain. It was this week in February 1954 when a certain Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy arrived in Norwich to entertain the
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What next for Anglia Square as heritage groups call for 'radical rethink'?
A 'radical rethink' is needed for the next bid to redevelop Norwich's Anglia Square shopping centre, according to heritage organisations. Historic England, SAVE Britain's Heritage and the Norwich Society had all been against the plans Weston Homes
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Dozens of operations cancelled at just ONE Norfolk hospital due to doctors' strike
Hundreds of appointments and more than 60 operations have been cancelled at a Norfolk hospital because of recent strikes by doctors. Junior doctors across England took part in a 72-hour period of action from December 20 to 23 and a further six
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Another major Norfolk 're-wilding' scheme gets go-ahead from officials
A trailblazing farm which pioneered rewilding and hosted the BBC's Springwatch has been given the go-ahead to turn more land back to nature. Wild Ken Hill plans to create a 50-acre 'habitat bank' on land off South Beach Road, at Heacham. A
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Teen knife murderer wins human rights appeal over minimum sentence
A teenage murderer jailed for his part in a fatal knife attack at a house party on the Norfolk coast has won a legal judgement over his minimum sentence. Jesse Quaye was found guilty of the murder of Connor Barrett, 20, who died from a fatal stab
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Massive boost for city's parks and play areas
Norwich's parks are to get an extra £1.1m to improve their facilities and upgrades will be made to play areas across the city. City Hall has pledged to spend the extra money towards making improvements to the Eaton Park changing rooms, new community
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Family call for crisis care changes following death of mother who was seeking help
The children of a woman who died while experiencing a mental health crisis have called for change following several mistakes in her care. Maggie Harvey was found dead in her Norwich home hours after calling an NHS crisis line because she was fearing
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Norwich man held paramedic captive and threatened him with knife
A man has admitted to holding a paramedic captive and threatening him with a knife. Daniel Howard, 47, was charged with false imprisonment and threatening another with a blade in a private place. It follows an incident at his home address
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Death of a 78-year-old man in Norfolk prompts search for family
The death of a 78-year-old man in Norfolk has prompted an appeal to find his next of kin. Brian Walked died at his home in College Road in Hockwold, near Brandon last Thursday (February 8). There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding