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Linnets hit by late blow in FA Cup
Curzon Ashton 1 King's Lynn Town 0 King’s Lynn Town came within minutes of a place in Monday’s FA Cup first round draw only to be denied by a sucker punch at Curzon. The Linnets had held their own for 88 minutes, but a lapse in concentration
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Emergency services called to village crash
Emergency services have been called to a crash in a Norfolk village. The incident happened at 2.32pm on Morse Road in Horsham St Faith. Police and two fire crews were called to the scene of the crash. READ MORE: Unexploded WW2 bomb closes
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5 things to do with the family in Norfolk this Halloween
From "twig and treating" to fairground scares, here are five things to do with the family in Norfolk this Halloween. 1. Twig or Treat at BeWILDerwood Where: BeWILDerwood, Horning Road, Hoveton, NR12 8JW When: Each weekend this October
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Students will explore food security issues at 'ground-breaking' Norfolk conference
A "ground-breaking" food security conference next month will give Norfolk students a chance to debate and understand important farming issues. The free event at the John Innes Centre, on the Norwich Research Park, on November 20 is billed as an
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'Pork pie capital' could inspire drive to get more visitors to Norfolk's market towns
Norfolk should look to the likes of the country's 'pork pie capital' to help its market towns thrive and woo visitors, a senior councillor has said. Fabian Eagle, the councillor with responsibility for economic growth at Norfolk County Council,
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Event offers insight into the vital and varied role of farm secretaries
A group representing Norfolk's farm secretaries is hosting a social evening to encourage more people to explore varied careers in rural administration. The Norfolk branch of the Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators (IAgSA) will
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Seaside's little pink sweet shop gets green light to become home
You might say it was one of the more eye-catching emporiums along the seafront. But now a pink sweet shop in Hunstanton has been toned down and turned into a flat. West Norfolk Council has agreed a retrospective planning application to convert
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Breast cancer patient becomes Norfolk's first to undergo 'game-changer' treatment
A 61-year-old woman has become the first in Norfolk to benefit from new cutting-edge radiotherapy hailed by experts as a "game changer". Breast cancer patient Diane Pyle, of Tacolneston, is the first person in the county to have received surface-guided
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Safety study could bring changes to city's 'potentially lethal' ring road junction
Changes could be made to part of Norwich's "potentially lethal" ring road because of fears for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Norfolk County Council leaders confirmed they have tasked officers with carrying out a feasibility study into
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Lavish barn conversion would cause 'significant harm' to Nelson's Norfolk village
Anger is mounting over plans for a lavish barn conversion in Nelson's Norfolk village. Developer Dunstone wants to do up centuries-old buildings on the Walsingham Road at Burnham Thorpe, near Burnham market. Proposals include a six-bed property
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Plans to double size of new-build estate in Broads village given green light
Households in a new-build Broads estate will get dozens of new neighbours after plans to double its size were given the green light. Broadland Council has approved controversial plans to extend Barn Owl Close in Reedham with 27 additional properties
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Plans for 'permaculture' home in village revealed
A coastal bungalow built from beach shingle blocks could be demolished to make way for a new home built according to the principles of 'permaculture'. A villager has applied for planning permission for the property off Gong Lane, at Burnham Overy
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Lakeside holiday club becoming a hotspot for celebrities
A private holiday club on the Norfolk and Suffolk border has become a celebrity hotspot in recent years. Fritton Lake, located between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, is open to cabin owners, members and holiday guests only. Woodland and meadows
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Bid for new Norfolk Lidl store hits a hurdle
One of the UK's biggest supermarket chains has been blocked from opening a new Norfolk branch. Breckland Council has refused plans for the demolition of empty warehouses in Swaffham to make way for the town's first Lidl supermarket. The retailer
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Bicycle thieves target headquarters of Norfolk County Council
Norfolk's largest council has been targeted by criminals, with a spate of bicycle thefts from the headquarters of Norfolk County Council. At least half a dozen thefts or attempted thefts have been reported in the past few weeks at the council's
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Drivers can soon park for free at two Norfolk beaches
Drivers can look forward to four months of free parking at two Norfolk beaches. Charges will be suspended from November 1 to February 28 at Heacham North and South beaches. Some 100 spaces are available at the two sites, which are both operated
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Church hopes to install solar panels and new windows to cut fuel bills
A church hopes to install solar panels and double-glazed windows to cut its heating bills. Upwell Methodist Church, near Downham Market, has applied for planning permission to modify its 1950s building on Town Street. It says in a planning
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New electric MG Cyberster to be unveiled at Norwich launch event
Holden MG is set to host an exclusive launch event for a brand new all-electric sports car – the MG Cyberster. The launch will take place at Caistor Hall in Caistor St Edmund, Norwich, on Wednesday, November 20, from 11am to 4pm. Guests will
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Young farmers' 80th anniversary ball raises 'incredible' £54,000 for skills training
Norfolk's Young Farmers' Clubs (YFCs) have raised an "incredible" £54,000 for training and education at a ball celebrating their federation's 80th anniversary. The Oak Ball at the Norfolk Showground in May was attended by more than 1,500 YFC members
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Villagers object to housing development over flooding fears
Dozens of villagers have objected to a new housing development after being forced from their homes due to flooding. Locals in Spooner Row, near Wymondham, say proposals for 45 homes off Bunwell Road have not taken into account the "devastating
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Library set for short-term switch in £83m retrofit revamp
A town's library could be moving into a former day centre as part of a council's £83m project to make 200 buildings more energy efficient. Norfolk County Council has applied to its own planning department for permission to temporarily move Diss
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Calls for transformation of derelict school building left empty for THREE years
A Norfolk MP has called for derelict city school to be transformed. Alice Macdonald, Labour MP for Norwich North, has urged County Hall to bring the Angel Road Junior School building back into use. The school suddenly closed down more than
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Norfolk MP calls for ban on bonuses for Anglian Water bosses
A Norfolk MP is calling for a ban on bonuses for water bosses after Anglian Water was ordered to refund customers more than £38m for failing to meet targets. Steffan Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, said the firm’s bosses should not be allowed to
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Plans to demolish bungalow and build new homes refused for THIRD time
Plans to demolish a bungalow and replace it with two new homes have been refused for a third time. Darren Heffer applied to knock down the property and its garage on School Road at Heacham, near King's Lynn and build two three-bed chalet bungalows
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Downsizers forced to sleep in tent after planning faux pas leaves them homeless
It seemed to be the perfect downsizing solution. Eric Goodman and partner Penelope Blake built themselves a wooden lodge in the grounds of their farmhouse, in Itteringham, near Aylsham. When the time was right, they sold the house, Robin Farm
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Developers launch bid for huge regeneration project in central Norwich
Developers have formally launched a bid to transform a key gateway into the city. The Hotel Nelson in Norwich, opposite the train station, is set to be demolished and rebuilt along with dozens of new homes and student accommodation. The project
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Norfolk law firm wins award for equality and diversity
A Norfolk law firm has won an award for its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Birketts, a Norwich-based solicitors, was handed the Norfolk and Norwich Law Society Excellence Award for its initiatives. The firm was praised for
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UEA research shows vineyards could improve customer experience
Vineyard visitors enjoy their tours more when they hear a variety of birdsong, research has found. The University of East Anglia study suggests outdoor businesses could improve customer experience by investing in site biodiversity. The study
