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15 photos of the Golden Triangle through the decades
The Golden Triangle has been a bustling hub in Norwich for generations. Dubbed the city's Notting Hill, it sits between Colman Road, Earlham Road and Newmarket Road with Unthank Road forming the backbone of the area. READ MORE: Take a look
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Norfolk council told to snap up 1,000 homes to house care workers
A call has been made for a thousand homes in Norfolk to be snapped up by council bosses and rented out to care workers - to tackle the county's recruitment crisis. A lack of suitable housing has contributed to struggles to plug worker vacancies
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Is this town the cake capital of Norfolk?
While thousands drive past it every day, a market town just off the A11 is well worth venturing into for a coffee and cake pitstop. Attleborough has a thriving independent food and drink scene, with many sweet treat businesses based there.
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'A nurse gave me a sad look' - Parents' distress at son's heartbreaking diagnosis
It is every parent’s worst nightmare, to hear that their child is seriously ill. But that is exactly what Henry Charles’s mother and father had to face during the summer of lockdown in 2020. And while the teenager is now in remission following
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Norfolk estate will be 'farming for the environment not food' using developers' cash
A Norfolk estate is planning to start "farming for the environment" rather than growing food - funded by a new system of biodiversity payments from developers. The Langley Abbey Estate, near Loddon, aims to create 600 acres of "nationally significant
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New festival celebrating 'all things Norfolk' launching this year
A new festival celebrating all things Norfolk is launching in the Broads this summer. Jennifer Holland is organising the first-ever Norfolk Day Festival in July which will feature local food, drinks, music and performers. There will also
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Couple refused permission to build new home to 'downsize' in
A couple have been refused permission to build a new home they said wanted to downsize in. Developers named in planning papers as Mr and Mrs Carter applied to build a two-bedroom property on land between Riverside and Holts Lane, at Hilgay, near
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Stark warning from Norfolk charities over loss of 'lifeline' millions
People in Norfolk could slide into poverty or lose their homes because a "lifeline" fund which has helped tens of thousands looks likely to end, worried charity bosses have warned. More than £30m from the government's Household Support Fund has
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Funeral director lifts the lid on how she has survived as an independent business
A funeral director of more than 30 years has lifted the lid on how she’s survived as an independent business, despite working within an ever-more competitive market. When 19-year-old Susan Whymark decided to train as a funeral director more than
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Former police station to be demolished for six new homes
Proposals to demolish a former police station to make way for housing have been criticised for not considering the "genuine needs" of the community. The plans submitted by Norfolk Constabulary would see the site in West Acre Road, Swaffham transformed
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Village hall to be relocated amid fears it will be 'tucked away' among new homes
A new village hall is set to be relocated amid fears it will be left 'tucked away' among homes. The proposed move comes as more than 100 houses are under construction to the north of Great Ellingham, near Attleborough. The Parish Council
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Norfolk police officer in A11 crash accused of lying about swerving to avoid deer
A Norfolk police officer is facing disciplinary action accused of lying when she claimed a deer caused her to crash on the A11. PC Holly Moore will appear before a misconduct hearing later this month to answer claims that she breached the expected
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Families have the chance to enjoy Snowdrops in Norfolk village
Families living in a village on the outskirts of Norwich are being given the chance to immerse themselves in the natural wonder of its woodland snowdrops as well as a history of the area. St Peter's Church in Spixworth is the place to go this weekend
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Station pumps record volume of water after one of Norfolk's wettest years ever
Britain's biggest pumping station cleared a record amount of water from the Fens as it protected thousands of homes and businesses from flooding. Paul Burrows, chief executive of the Middle Level Commissioners, said its station at St Germans, near
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Plans revealed for annual event in memory of murdered Norwich teen
The family of a teenager who was stabbed to death on the streets of Norwich have confirmed a charity ball in his memory will become an annual event after the success of the first. Emma and Phil Dix set up the Joe Dix Foundation following the death
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Patch of Norfolk farmland sold for staggering £75,000 per acre
A sought-after patch of north Norfolk farmland sold for a staggering £75,000 per acre last year - illustrating the huge variation in market prices, said agents. The price of farmland, and the competing pressures on it, were discussed at a farmers
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'World-first' N&N project exploring new drug for condition plaguing one in 10 women
It is a condition which causes sheer agony for one in 10 women. But the region's largest hospital is hoping that a "world-first" drug trial could produce a breakthrough that helps ease this suffering. Endometriosis is a condition which occurs
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Council claims new recycling rules will leave it £1.3m out of pocket
New rules that require councils to collect food waste will leave one authority £1.3m out of pocket, according to officials. A report to North Norfolk Council has revealed that it will face a shortfall when the new service comes in, which is due
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The Norwich boy who was an entertainer, landlord - and true D-Day hero
As we approach the 80th anniversary of The Longest Day it is time to remember those fighting for our freedom on June 6 1944…D-Day. It has been a privilege and an honour to meet and write about those who were involved in the Second World War...at
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Farming adviser's marathon bid to thank air ambulance medics who saved her life
A Norfolk farming adviser who nearly died after collapsing at home is preparing to run her first London Marathon to thank the medical charity which saved her life. Flora Archer fell and banged her head on a kitchen unit after suffering a seizure
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Tributes to 'adored' physiotherapist who died unexpectantly following conference
Tributes have been paid to an “adored” award-winning physiotherapist who found her calling helping others. From an early age Carol Payne immediately took to physiotherapy with a strong ambition and steely determination. She first joined University
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Three Peaks climb in memory of 18-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash
The uncle of a teenage motorcyclist who died after a collision on the Norfolk coast road is setting off on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money in his memory. Aiden Bailey, from Snettisham, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at
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Carpenter who had not visited GP for 30 years died following insomnia and ill health
An “active” 74-year-old who had not visited the doctor for more than 30 years, died following a rare bout of insomnia due to ill health. Carpenter and furniture restorer David Cawkill, of King’s Lynn, died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on September
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Campaigner and survivor who went on to help thousands for more than three decades
Obituary writer Donna-Louise Bishop has trawled the shelves of the Eastern Daily Press achieves this week and is remembering Sue Lambert. In the third instalment of a limited series looking back at some of Norfolk's most noted and notable, we
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Call for council bosses to buy land for two new Norfolk railway stations
Council leaders have been urged to buy up farmland near railway lines, so it can be used to build two new railway stations. The Green group at Norfolk County Council will use this month's budget-setting meeting to put forward its proposal.
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Hoo-ha at the harbour.... 'Pushy' National Trust under fire over new Brancaster rules
It is one of the most peaceful, popular and picturesque spots on the Norfolk coast, its gentle waters navigated by generations of fishermen and Sunday sailors alike. But something is stirring along the muddy creeks and quays of Brancaster Staithe
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Final £1m needed to build £3.2m 'mega farm shop' and food hall on city outskirts
Showground bosses planning a massive farm shop and café outside Norwich are seeking the final £1m of funding to get the ambitious £3.2m project "over the line". The Norfolk Food Hall is part of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association's (RNAA's
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Town's 'forgotten treasure' comes back under the spotlight
It was once key to a coastal town's thriving fishing industry. But soon this Grade II listed building could be used for tightrope walking, acrobatics and juggling as part of a major revamp project. The Ice House in Great Yarmouth's Southtown