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Winner of Come Dine With Me's Norfolk competition revealed
Trainee surgeon Luke was a cut above the rest in Come Dine With Me this week, being crowned the winner in this evening's episode. The Channel Four show - which has been showing episodes filmed in Norfolk every evening since Monday - follows five
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Broads chippy forced to close due to flooding
A Norfolk Broads chippy fears that the ongoing flooding issues in the county may force them to close within the next six months. Nippy Chippy, a fish and chip shop in Potter Heigham, have had to close their doors due to flood water. They posted
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Seven Norfolk businesses beat thousands at 'rural Oscars'
Seven Norfolk businesses have beat thousands of nominations in an awards scheme known as the "rural Oscars". The Countryside Alliance Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2024 awards which highlight the rural businesses that go the extra
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MP calls to end 'buck passing' as sewage comes pouring into bungalow
George Freeman has said that too many people are ‘passing the buck’ when it comes to flooding causing chaos in our region. Mr Freeman, MP for Mid Norfolk, made his comment as he visited Attleborough to meet with councillors, people from the town
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5 of the best places to get a curry in Norwich according to locals
Across Norwich, you can find some of the best traditional and authentic Indian restaurants in the county. From fine-dining experiences to street-food menus filled with south-Asian flavours, here are five of the best places to get a curry in Norwich
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Death of Dereham man prompts search for family
The death of a man in Dereham has prompted an appeal to find his next of kin. Collin Clifford Robinson, who lived in Waples Way, died on February 2. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Despite carrying out enquiries
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Norfolk garden named one of UK's best to visit in early spring
A Norfolk attraction has been named one of the UK's best gardens to visit in early spring. Pensthorpe in Fakenham was included in The Guardian's ranking of the top 12 gardens to visit as the days start to get longer and brighter. The site is
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Jail for drug dealer caught by police after seat belt stop
Police who pulled over a driver for not wearing a seat belt ended up catching a drug dealer with £1,000 worth of drugs. On March 8, 2022, in Wisbech, Jordan Sharpin, 23, of Small Lode, Upwell, Norfolk, was a passenger in a black Vauxhall Astra
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‘High risk’ sex offender attacked female prison officer at HMP Norwich
A sex offender deemed to be “high risk” sexually assaulted a female prison officer during a violent incident in Norwich prison. Edgar Ovalles, 30, had to be forcibly restrained after grabbing the woman, putting his hands down the back of her underwear
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Albanian jailed for cannabis farm warned he faces deportation
A man who arrived in the UK illegally in the back of a lorry has been warned he faces deportation after being jailed for his role in running a cannabis farm. Gjergi Pjetri, 22, was arrested when police raided the unassuming terrace house on Mile
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More NHS disruption ahead as latest junior doctor strike to begin
Junior doctors across Norfolk and Waveney will stage their latest walk-out this weekend - which is due to last well into next week. The next phase of the national strike will begin at 7am on Saturday, with participants not set to return to work
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Man in his 70s found dead in village pond
A man in his 70s was found dead in a pond in a Norfolk village. Police officers were called to Freethorpe at around 8.54am on Thursday following an emergency callout. Following a search of the area, the body of a man in his 70s was recovered
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Special sonar equipment used as search for missing boater continues
Special sonar equipment is being used in the search for an elderly boater who went missing on the Norfolk Broads. David Cubberley, 65, was last seen in Hickling Broad last Wednesday before a member of the public found his boat in the reeds at Candle
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Studio tour experience awarded for 'unforgettable' offering at Tourism Awards
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter (WBSTL) has been named winner of the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year award, sponsored by Howes Percival, at the East of England Tourism Awards 2023-2024. WBSTL has welcomed over
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UK Power Network to cause 12-week Norwich hospital roadworks
Three months of road works will start next week near Norwich hospital. A UK Power Network project on junctions leading to Spire Norwich Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals is set to cause delays for drivers. New electrical
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Two crashes caused long delays on the A47
Two crashes within half a mile of each other are causing huge delays on the A47. Officers were called to a three-car collision on the A47 in Necton at 11.30am today (February 23). One person sustained some minor injuries. READ MORE: Abnormal
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TV stars announced for Bear Grylls' new four-day Norfolk festival
A whole host of new acts, including TV stars, have been announced for Bear Grylls' Norfolk festival. Gone Wild Festival, which also takes place in Devon, comes to Holkham Park for the first time from Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11 2024
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'Heart-wrenching' births of brothers both born early... and just 10 months apart!
When baby Jesse was born almost three months early it was an agonising case of deja vu for his mother Karen Patterson. The tiny baby weighed just three pounds and was born at 29 weeks on January 21, 2023 - less than a year after his older brother
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Lynn boss admits 'we owe our home fans a performance'
Adam Lakeland has urged his team to give home fans the win they deserve when King’s Lynn Town face Farsley Celtic this weekend. The Linnets are marginally more successful on their travels – not an unheard of phenomenon when a struggling team finds
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Chocolate firm cash could help sugar beet farmers hit environment targets
East Anglia's sugar beet growers are speaking to a major chocolate firm as they seek to unlock the "huge potential" of private finance to help hit environmental targets. The National Farmers' Union's sugar board (NFU Sugar) is working with NFU
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Bomb disposal team called to suspicious object that closed popular beach
Army bomb disposal teams were called to a suspicious object that forced part of a beach to be closed. HM Coastguard closed off an area at Hunstanton after the object was found. The metal object was found on the beach at 12.55pm on Thursdayy
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Homes and roads affected as Norfolk's flooding woes set to get worse
Flooding woes are set to continue in Norfolk with a warning that further problems for roads and homes across the county could be on the way. The Environment Agency has issued 16 flood alerts and warnings for today - an increase from yesterday after
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Sister of ‘Ticket Queen’ says Ticketmaster knew about her £6.5m touting operation
Ticketmaster was well aware that a Norfolk-based ticket touting company was reselling tickets on secondary websites, a woman accused of fraudulent trading has said. Lynda Chenery is on trial in relation to her involvement in her sister Maria Chenery-Woods
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THREE MONTHS of A47 closures needed to complete delayed work
Work to complete a major project on the A47 will take another three months of closures and restrictions, it has been revealed. The scheme will see safety conditions on the road between King's Lynn and Swaffham improved and is moving into its final
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Could you turn this listed cottage into a stunning coastal retreat?
A Grade II listed cottage in need of renovation in the popular coastal village of Blakeney, near Holt, has hit the market at a guide price of £450,000, offering an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a project to create a cosy countryside home
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‘Rare offering’ period home for sale at £1.5m guide
A property set in the heart of Blakeney is on the market for a guide price of £1.5m. Beech Tree Cottage is a period residence that offers plenty of privacy, with grounds covering a third of an acre. The house is being sold by Sowerbys, who
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Large Hotel of the Year announced at Tourism Awards
Wivenhoe House Hotel in Colchester, Essex, won the Large Hotel of the Year award, sponsored by Ensors Chartered Accountants, at the East of England Tourism Awards 2023-2024. The award recognises large full-service hotels that provide exemplary
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Opening date confirmed for much-anticipated town bakery
The opening date for a much-anticipated market town bakery has been revealed. Mabel, specialising in bread, pastries and cakes, will open in Downham Market on March 2 after many months of refurbishments. Dan Frazer and Downham-born Lucy Peacock
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Major Crime Unit takes over search for missing Norfolk man
A Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation into the disappearance of a man from King's Lynn. David Cross, 35, was last seen on January 31 and was reported missing on February 4. His last sighting was captured in CCTV footage at Nene
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Mortgage lending on holiday homes in north Norfolk to be restricted
Mortgage lending on holiday lets in a Norfolk tourist hotspot is set to be restricted. Leeds Building Society has worked with North Norfolk District Council to set up a 12-month trial during which it will stop new loans for holiday homes.
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Neil Featherby: Why is trail and ultra running so popular?
Of late I have been following trail and ultra running far more than I have in the past. No longer is this an athletics discipline for just a few hardy types who were considered super tough, mentally and physically. Or, as thought by some, just
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Huge fair with 60 stalls, street food and live music coming to market town
A popular fair is returning to a market town this spring with 60 stalls for visitors to explore. The Abbey Days Spring Fair will take place on Saturday, April 6, from 11am to 4pm at Wymondham Abbey and will offer bespoke crafts, local produce
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Man admits stealing cosmetics and DIY tools from shops in Norfolk
A man has admitted stealing £1,880 worth of products from shops in Norfolk. Craig Francis-Clarke, aged 26, of no fixed abode, appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday and confessed to four counts of shoplifting. He was arrested in
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Post Office could move to former coffee lounge as relocation plans change
The public is being asked to weigh in on plans to relocate a town post office for the second time after the location was suddenly changed. Diss Post Office, currently found in Market Place, could be moved to a former gallery and coffee lounge at
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Canaries supporter, 73, avoids football ban after racially abusing opposition player
A Norwich City supporter who has been attending matches at Carrow Road for 60 years has escaped a football banning order despite making a racist comment towards an opposition player. David Harper, 73, referred to Leicester City captain Hamza Choudhury
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Man, 20, in court over XL Bully attack on neighbours
An XL Bully owner had appeared in court over an incident that saw neighbours attacked by his dog called Bandit. Mason Fake, 20, faces four charges including two of being the owner of a dangerously out of control dog following an incident in Horsford
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College leaders call for rule change to let them reclaim millions in tax
The leaders of five of the region's colleges have pleaded with the government to scrap a rule preventing them from claiming back millions in tax. Ahead of next month's Spring Budget, bosses from New Anglia Colleges have penned an open letter to
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Police carrying out further analysis into hit and run of teen Alfie Brown
Further “technical analysis” is being carried out by Norfolk police following the hit-and-run death of 13-year-old Alfie Brown. At an inquest review into the youngster’s death, Norfolk Coroner's Court heard how a full hearing would proceed once
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Eco activist behind crowdfunded A47 legal case says he did not put his own money in
A climate activist who crowdfunded a long-running legal challenge to block improvement projects on the A47 did not spend any of his own money on the campaign. Dr Andrew Boswell raised almost £70,000 from members of the public to try to block the
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Volunteers enforcing 'school run ban' say they're facing abuse from motorists
A scheme banning parents from dropping off their children at school by car is in doubt because volunteers enforcing it say they are facing rising levels of abuse. Officials from Robert Kett Primary School, in Wymondham, say they are not able to
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'Humblest' 91-year-old devoted himself to caring for his wife before fall
A “devoted and humble” 91-year-old who dedicated his life to caring for his wife died after falling at their home. At an inquest into the death of Arthur Rolfe, the court heard how the retired warehouse operative lived in New Costessey, near Norwich
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Judge spares teenager ‘harmful’ jail sentence for indecent child images
A teenager caught with indecent photos of children has avoided jail after a judge said it would expose him to bullying from other criminals. Judge Andrew Shaw said he believed Jayden Forster, now aged 19, had been struggling with his sexuality
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Market town claims it is being neglected in favour of Holt, Sheringham and Cromer
A Norfolk council has been accused of neglecting a market town which they say is being overlooked for much-needed investment. Local councillors from Stalham made the claim at a North Norfolk District Council meeting this week when it was announced
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Horse riding school and law firm among the Norfolk companies that underpaid workers
Businesses in Norfolk have been named and shamed for paying employees less than minimum wage, with more than 24,000 owed to staff by local companies. A list compiled by HMRC identified all UK employers who failed to pay their staff the national
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Major disability exercise event hopes to be UK's largest
A disability exercise class, held by Able2B in association with Naidex, is aiming to become the UK's largest of its kind. The goal is to include as many individuals as possible, from attendees at the upcoming Naidex conference, to those joining