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Drivers face 31-mile diversion due to high street closure
Drivers are facing a 31-mile diversion to get through a village due to a high street closure for roadworks. The A1122 is closing in Fincham near Downham Market for white lining and surface dressing to be applied. The closure will run overnight
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Men accused of involvement in hare coursing walk free due to lack of evidence
Four men accused of being involved in an illegal bloodsport have had the charges against them dismissed due to lack of evidence. Police detained one man from Norfolk and three from Kent who were seen with a number of lurcher-type dogs on suspicion
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Child rapist who left victims with 'lasting mental scars' jailed for 25 years
A man who raped a child and made indecent photographs of children has been jailed for 25 years. Shaun Bolingbroke attacked the child in June 2020 and repeatedly assaulted other children. The offences came to light in October of that year and
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Men from London and Cambridge prosecuted for fly-tipping in Norfolk
Two men from London and Cambridge have been prosecuted for separate fly-tipping offences in Norfolk. The man from London was caught after a local from Barton Bendish, near Swaffham, caught the young man dumping waste from his employer's van that
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City beer festival returns with live music and street food
A city beer festival is returning this week with five days of live music and street food pop-ups. The NR3 Beer Mile sees 11 pubs collaborating to create “one of the best beer miles in the country”. It runs from Wednesday to Sunday with tap
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7 major music festivals and concerts in Norfolk this August
These major music festivals and concerts are taking place in Norfolk in 2024, including two new events. Classic Ibiza returns to Blickling in August 2024 Picture: Classic Ibiza (Image: Classic Ibiza) 1. Classic Ibiza Where: Blickling Estate
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Aunt of man stabbed in Norfolk town screamed: 'He's dead, he's dead'
A jury has been told how the aunt of a man stabbed to death in broad daylight was screaming "he's dead, he's dead" as her nephew was found lying among bin bags in an alleyway. Jurors in the trial of Junior Suleimane, who is accused of murdering
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Where will be the hottest place in Norfolk this week as temperatures hit 30C?
With scorching summer weather arriving in Norfolk, where will be the hottest place in the county this week? Norfolk is under a yellow heat health alert until Wednesday with the mercury set to rise to 30C in parts of the region according to the
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More farmland in Norfolk hits the market as BPS farm subsidy phased out, study finds
More farmers are putting their land up for sale in the East of England as some leave the industry completely, according to a new report. More than 14,000 acres of farmland were put up for sale in the region during the first half of 2024 – a rise
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Weight Loss Supplements in 2024: 12 Top Brands Reviewed
Picking a weight loss supplement is a big deal when you’re on a health kick with good food and workouts. But with a myriad of weight loss supplements available to you, how do you pick?! Don’t sweat it, we’ve done the homework for you. We’ve checked
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2024’s Legal Steroids That Work: 11 Top Picks Reviewed
Tempted to use steroids but worried about their side effects? The best legal steroids claim to help you build muscles and burn fat but with fewer associated health risks. But which bodybuilding supplements actually work? Check out our reviews of
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Best Greens Powder in 2024: 8 Top Supplements Reviewed
Hunting for the best greens powder may just be the right fix for people with hectic lifestyles, no desire to cook healthy meals, low consumption of veggies and fruits, and health problems that increase the need for nutrient-dense foods. A nutritional
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Search for boy who went missing while canoeing
A search is under way for a boy who went missing while canoeing. The teenager went missing while on the water in St Germans in King's Lynn on Sunday afternoon. He set off in a canoe in Sluice Road at 3.50pm and police were notified shortly
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Two-car crash causes delays on the A47
A two-car crash was causing delays and the A47 is partially blocked. The crash between a VW Golf and a Mercedes caused heavy traffic to build on the busy route in Easton. READ MORE: A47 at Honingham to close as water tank is installed Police
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Two women and one man taken to hospital after being hit by car
Two women and one man have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car. Emergency services were called to Norwich Road in Attleborough at around 3.50pm on Saturday to reports that three pedestrians had been struck by a car. Two ambulances
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A47 to close as water tank is installed
Drivers have been warned about disruption on the A47 next month due to major flood prevention works. National Highways has announced it will be installing another floodwater storage tank on the A47 at Honingham. Due to the substantial rainfall
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Hoard of 23 coins found in Norfolk - but only one might be treasure
A Norfolk detectorist has unearthed a hoard of more than 20 coins dating back thousands of years. However, just one of the 23 Iron Age coins discovered could eventually be declared to be treasure. Unearthed by detectorist Barry Mears in an
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Two people taken to hospital after village crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash in a village. Emergency services were sent to Primrose Green in Heath Road in Lyng at around 5.30pm on Sunday following a two-vehicle collision. Two ambulances, a fire crew from Dereham and
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E-scooter rider fighting for his life after crash
An e-scooter rider is fighting for his life after a crash in Great Yarmouth. The collision, involving a private e-scooter and a grey Ford Focus, happened at 1.45pm on Saturday at the junction of St Peters Road and King Street. The rider of
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'Loo-haha' ends with Norfolk's most exclusive toilet now open to the people
Norfolk's 'most exclusive' loo is now open to dozens of holidaymakers following a bizarre planning row over who can use it. But a series of rows between the toilet owner and the council has now cost the taxpayer £10,000. The decision brings
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Police hunt two men following home burglary
Police are hunting for two men following a burglary in which watches and cash were stolen. The burglary happened at a home in Campsey Road in Southery on July 20. Two men entered the property and stole two watches worth over £1,000 in total
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Team GB footballer remembered as 'wonderful mumma' and 'kindered spirit'
A Team GB footballer has been remembered by her family as a "wonderful mumma" following an inquest into her tragic death. Gemma Wiseman, who helped Great Britain to bronze in the 2016 World Deaf Football Championships, took her own life just before
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Norfolk
A weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued across Norfolk. The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for Thursday lasting from midday until midnight. It comes after the the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office
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Norwich man could stand trial next year over Dereham murder
A Norwich man could stand trial in January next year accused of the murder of a man following an assault at a Norfolk pub. Tyrone Busch, 40, was arrested on suspicion of murder after Michael O'Dwyer - also known as Michael Spooner - died in hospital
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Café and shop in Norfolk town expanding menu following refurb
A community café in a Norfolk town is expanding its menu following a refurbishment. Poppy's Pantry Norfolk is located in Middleton Street, Wymondham, and it also operates as a wholefoods shop and refill centre. It is run by Realise Futures
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Crash causing heavy traffic on A140
A two-vehicle crash caused delays on the A140 near Aylsham this morning. The collision between a car and a van happened at 9.40am on the southbound lane of the A140 just outside Marsham. The road was partially blocked causing traffic to build
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Government officials to revisit stalled rail improvement scheme
Government officials have pledged to revisit stalled plans to improve a railway bottleneck which limits how many trains can run in and out of Norfolk and Suffolk. Ministers are set to enter talks with Network Rail about the future of the long-awaited
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Norfolk firm collapses into administration - leading to hundreds of job losses
A Norfolk-based firm has collapsed into administration leading to hundreds of job losses. Specialised Management Services (SMS)-Alderley, in Gorleston, went into administration last week and staff were told they had lost their jobs. Formed
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Top chef cooking over flames at Norfolk estate's new dining destination
A top chef cooks over flames at a new dining and events venue at a Norfolk estate. The Copse is located in the picturesque parkland at Raynham, near Fakenham, with the building clad with estate-felled wood. It launched in July with a sell-out
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Norfolk potato grower features in latest M&S ad campaign
A Norfolk potato grower is playing a leading role in the latest M&S Farm to Foodhall ad campaign. Greens of Soham production manager Nick Goff showcases the unique growing processes the farm has adopted to ensure it produces the best possible
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End of term boost for school as Ofsted hails 'sense of community'
A north Norfolk school was given an end-of-term boost after inspectors praised its "sense of community". Stalham High School was rated as good across the board by Ofsted inspectors following a visit carried out in June. The education watchdog
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Learn to bottle the precious moments in life to help us through tough times
Today, I want to write about maximising happiness. Many psychologists talk about “being present in the moment”, and that’s a big part of it. But so is opening our senses in order to fully recognise joy, contentment and gratitude while it’s
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Amaya, aged 10, on a mission to keep Norfolk beach clean
A 10-year-old girl spends her seaside holidays trying to protect sea creatures and picking up litter from the beach. Amaya Edwards's parents Gavin and Colette own a static caravan at Heacham, near King's Lynn, which they often visit from their
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Thousands set to flock to 'Britain's biggest church fete' this week
Thousands are set to flock to the King's Norfolk estate for one of the county's best-loved summer events. Sandringham Flower Show sees the rolling grounds of the monarch's Norfolk retreat transformed into a riot of colour. Dubbed Britain's
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Council pays lawyers £900k to fight parents over children's education
Lawyers were paid almost £900,000 by Norfolk County Council to defend decisions over school places for children - only for judges to back parents in the majority of cases. Parents appealed more than 350 decisions by County Hall over school placements