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Lorry driver jumped out of cab wielding hammer during mass brawl
A lorry driver who wielded a hammer during a mass armed brawl had been warned he faces a six month jail sentence. Ben Tungate, 45, jumped from the cab of his truck brandishing the weapon despite having no connection to a violent confrontation
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Delays on A47 following crash and lane closure
Drivers experienced delays after a lane was closed on the A47 following a crash. There was heavy traffic on the A47 eastbound between A1065 Castleacre Road and A1075 Tavern Lane just outside Dereham earlier this evening. The affected area
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Man gets life sentence for broad daylight street murder
A 22-year-old who murdered a rival in revenge for an earlier attack after bumping into him on a Norfolk street has been jailed for life. Junior Suleimane had just brought some cigarettes from a shop on St Peter's Street, just off Great Yarmouth's
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Markets and new live music venue planned for farm
A new live music venue is launching at a Norfolk farm and it will "bring entertainment to the countryside". Eves Hill Farm in Booton, near Reepham, is run by third-generation farmer Jeremy Buxton and his wife Kathryn. Since April, they have
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'They are the favourites, unless I'm deluded' - Lynn boss on Curzon
Adam Lakeland insists the pressure is all on his former employers when he heads to Curzon Ashton for the first time as King’s Lynn Town manager. A Curzon team that still bears many of the hallmarks of Lakeland’s reign is going great guns in National
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Essential drainage works delayed due to 'poor weather'
Essential drainage work to prevent flooding on a village road has been delayed due to bad weather. Work started on September 30 at Chalk Pit Road in Holme-next-the-sea and was originally planned to be completed by October 18. Due to poor weather
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Driver seen ‘clapping at the wheel’ moments before five-vehicle tragedy
A man has been jailed after causing a five-vehicle collision which killed one man and seriously injured another. James Porter, 23, had been travelling on the A1122 near Downham Market in a blue Vauxhall Nova when he drifted into the oncoming lane
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Drivers trapped in Tesco for more than three hours after traffic chaos
Traffic chaos has caused shoppers to be stuck for more than three hours in a supermarket's car park this afternoon. Drivers doing their weekly shopping at Tesco Extra in Dereham have been met with lengthy delays when trying to leave the store's
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Subway manager caught on CCTV stealing takings to fund his cocaine habit
A Subway trainee branch manager stole thousands of pounds from the store’s safe to fund his cocaine habit, a court heard. Simon Riddleton was caught on CCTV letting himself into the Long Stratton outlet of the sandwich chain after hours when supposedly
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Traffic stopped on A11 after police catch fleeing driver
Traffic was halted at a major roundabout near Norwich after a driver who had failed to stop for police was caught. Norfolk Constabulary received information at 7.15pm on Thursday that a vehicle had entered the county which had previously not stopped
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Precious 'Queen Mother's spade' is retired from duty on momentous day for showground
When officials from the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association were organising the ground-breaking ceremony to launch the construction of its £3m Food Hall project they thought they had the perfect tool for it. They planned to use a spade wielded
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Major road closed after two-vehicle crash
A major road near Downham Market has been blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Police were called at 12.40pm to the A10 Lynn Road, just off Stow Bridge Road at Stow Bardolph, after reports of a collision involving a car and a van. Fire crews
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Holidaymaker who died in Norfolk river had fallen from back of Broads cruiser
A holidaymaker visiting Norfolk died after falling into the river Bure from a Broads cruiser, a court has heard. Callum Bell died on August 20 after falling off the stern of a hire boat while visiting the region from his home in Skegness. He was
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Award-winning restaurant and bar closed after fire
An award-winning restaurant and bar has been forced to close for the "foreseeable future" following a fire. The blaze broke out at The Warehouse Taproom Bar and Restaurant in Setchey shortly after 8pm on Thursday. Fire crews from King's Lynn
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Major coastal road blocked following motorbike crash
A major coastal road is partially blocked following a crash between a car and a motorbike. The collision happened at 11.30am today on the A149 Norwich Road in Cromer near St Margaret's Road. READ MORE: Major city road to close for new £214,000
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Your photos of the stunning Northern Lights spectacle across Norfolk
Skygazers across the region have been treated to a stunning show of the Northern Lights - with many people capturing some amazing photos. The images taken on Thursday night show the pink, green and purple colours painting the night sky.
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REVEALED: The 33 villages earmarked for more than 870 homes as targets double
The number of homes being built in small villages in parts of Norfolk is set to double after a council was told it needs to find space for hundreds more to meet a huge increase in government targets. North Norfolk District Council is under pressure
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Remodelled home near Norfolk coast in Heacham for sale at £725k
A home located within a small and exclusive development in Heacham is up for sale at a price of £725,000. 4 Robin Hill has recently been remodelled and selling agent Sowerbys say the home offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and practical living
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From cancer to catwalk... Models strut their stuff for Keeping Abreast fashion show
Hundreds of people attended a fashion show with a difference as the catwalk welcomed breast cancer reconstruction patients to strut their stuff. The 24 models took part in the Keeping Abreast More Than Just Fashion Shows at the events centre at
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Prince George claims he wants to be a chef after visiting Norfolk café
Prince George is second in line to the throne but pots and pans could come before pomp and pageantry. The eldest child of William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, will not be expected to serve in the Armed Forces before becoming King
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Council leader loses temper in 'rude' and bizarre rant over City Hall hotel bid
Plans to turn Norwich's landmark City Hall into a hotel have been the subject of a bizarre rant inside the building. Mike Stonard, the leader of Norwich City Council, launched into an extraordinary tirade about the spread of "misinformation" surrounding
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Three 'buildings' to cause delays on A47 as they are transported across Norfolk
A group of abnormal loads will cause delays for motorists this weekend as four units are moved through Norfolk. The first 44-tonne lorry holding a boat hull is being escorted at midday on Saturday. The 18-foot-wide unit will be escorted from
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Biker in fatal crash three times drink limit after birthday celebrations day before
A motorcyclist who died in a crash was three times the legal drink-drive limit having celebrated his birthday the day before, an inquest has heard. Timothy Littleboy, known to his loved ones as Timmy, died on the A140 at Horsham St Faith on March
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Cost of urgent ceiling repairs to more than a dozen Norfolk schools revealed
Urgent ceiling repairs to more than a dozen Norfolk schools will cost the county council in excess of £100,000. This comes at a time when the authority is struggling to plug a £45m spending gap. Repairs are being done at 15 schools after the
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Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000
Martin Lewis has issued an “important warning” to anyone aged under 22 who could be missing out on more than £2,000. The Money Saving Expert is alerting thousands of people aged between 18 and 22 of unclaimed Child Trust Funds they may have in
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After the Northern Lights dazzled Norfolk, will they be back tonight?
People across the county set their eyes and cameras to the sky last night as the Northern Lights dazzled much of the region - but will they be back tonight? The spectacle returned on Thursday after two solar flares created a geomagnetic storm,
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Renters' Rights Bill means change is coming – we all have to live with it
Phil Cooper, partner in the lettings department at Arnolds Keys, discusses the new Renters' Rights Bill. The second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill (RRB) in the House of Commons on Wednesday was a rather one-sided affair. It is clear this
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GP surgery in growing area of Norfolk threatened with closure
A GP surgery in a growing area has been threatened with closure after NHS bosses revealed they are considering shutting down the service next year. A consultation has been opened into the future of Toftwood Medical Centre in Dereham, with its current
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Lovers of antique furniture can find a range of items at auction
Henry Hammond of Keys Fine Art Auctioneers says antique furniture that fits in with modern lifestyles is still performing well in the saleroom. Once upon a time, furniture was the backbone of the antiques trade, forming the foundation of many top-end
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Northern Lights put on stunning display across Norfolk
People across Norfolk were treated to a spectacular Northern Lights display. The aurora borealis returned on Thursday night and was visible into the early hours of Friday morning. Stargazers could see the display through camera lenses with
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Leading Norfolk wheat researcher wins national farm science award honour
A leading Norfolk wheat researcher has landed a major national award, recognising his outstanding contribution to crop improvements for seed breeders and farmers. Dr Simon Griffiths, a group leader at the John Innes Centre (JIC) in Norwich and
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Plans for new Norfolk leisure centre moving forwards
Plans for a seaside town's new leisure centre look to be moving forwards despite a funding setback. West Norfolk Council pledged to press on with replacing the Alive Oasis, in Hunstanton, after the government turned down a £20m bid for 'levelling-up
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Former museum to naval hero could be turned into home and gallery
A former museum dedicated to Norfolk's most famous naval hero could be turned into a four-bed home if plans are approved. Officers have recommended Great Yarmouth Borough Council planners give permission for the scheme, which will breathe new life
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Dog-friendly Norfolk pub hopes to expand from pulling pints to pet-pampering
It is already known for giving our four-legged friends a warm welcome. But now the owners of a dog-friendly coastal pub hope to go one step further and open a grooming business at the site. Plans have been lodged by the Mariners Compass in
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Sports ground could be lost as major housing development moves forward
A large sports ground near a Norfolk town is set to vanish as planners have given the green light for a major housing development to go ahead. North Norfolk District Council officials have recommended a 54-home scheme be approved to be built on
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Ramblers and cyclists facing calls to pay to visit the Broads to ease toll on boaters
Plans to charge people more to sail on the Broads have led to growing dissent among boaters and prompted calls for ramblers, cyclists and birdwatchers to pay as well. The Broads Society has posed the idea as part of a seven-point plan to help reduce
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Mark Armstrong: Recovering and what I'm planning next after the Berlin Marathon
The two or three weeks after a marathon are a funny old phase. Before the Berlin Marathon I’ve been almost fantasising about the chance to have a break from the structure to my training. I would day-dream about runs at an easy pace where
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Council to explore 'all possible options' ahead of plans to demolish leisure centre
A leisure centre in south Norfolk could be demolished under plans to refurbish the facility. Redenhall with Harleston Town Council is seeking to knock down the community gym in Wilderness Lane and completely transform the site. The current
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Rachel Moore looks at appalling starts in life and second chances
On our regular visits to our old favourite Britannia Café up on the hill at Norwich Prison, my teenagers’ imaginations would run wild. Prisoners worked behind the counter and waited on tables like any other hospitality staff while serving their
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Former town centre army surplus shop could become three flats
A former army surplus shop could be turned into three new flats. Developer PHI 531 Capital has applied for planning permission to convert the former Hooper's Army Surplus store, near the bus station in King's Lynn. A planning statement says
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Teen accused of stab attack had previously threatened to kill victim outside school
One of two teens accused of attempting to murder a man who was stabbed several times in the street threatened to kill him several weeks earlier, a court has heard. Elvis Price, 18, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, have
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Neil Featherby: When injury strikes and what you should do about it
One of the most disliked words in a runner's dictionary is the word ‘injured’. This last week I have gone down with a back injury, which as in many cases leads to nerve related issues too. I felt it coming on last weekend when by Wednesday
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ANOTHER mega solar farm on the way for Norfolk countryside as spread continues
Norfolk is in line for yet another vast solar farm which will mean the county could be home to the three largest in the UK. The latest scheme is for a 2,800-acre site, known as the Droves, on farmland around Swaffham and Castle Acre. It is
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Norfolk construction site manager wins award for seventh year in a row
A Norfolk construction site manager has won a housebuilding award for the seventh year running. Tim Walsingham, a senior site manager at Watton-based developer Abel Homes, has scooped a Seal of Excellence award from the National House Builders
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Norwich 41 Club twinned with Italian club in UK first
Norwich's 41 Club has officially twinned with an Italian counterpart in a first for the UK. The move, announced by Town Crier Bob Lloyd, marks a unique chapter in the history of the 41 Club, which began in the city. The twinning ceremony, presided
