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Part of A47 closed due to crash
Part of the A47 is closed this evening following a crash. The major road is shut eastbound between the B198 near Wisbech and the A17 near King's Lynn. This is for the recovery of vehicles involved in an earlier collision. Traffic is currently
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Historic butcher's shop relocating to site that is 10 TIMES bigger
A historic butcher's shop is relocating to a nearby site that is 10 times bigger to meet demand. Edward Hector Prior opened Priors of West Lynn along St Peter's Road in 1956. Almost 70 years later, the business is still run by the same family
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Offshore supply chain programme open for applications
Applications are open for a national programme that aims to help businesses secure contracts in the offshore wind sector. Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR), run by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, is designed to support the development
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Murder accused had 'gone for' victim weeks before she was killed
A woman said to have been strangled to death by her partner told a friend he had "gone for her" in the weeks before she died, a court has heard. The body of Tara Kershaw, 33, was discovered by police at her home in Princes Road, Great Yarmouth,
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City get set for 2000 miles of trips thanks to bizarre scheduling
I've commented many times in this column on the absurdity of the process which works out football fixtures. We're told there's a complex computer system which is supposed to come up with an even spread of matches for teams during the season.
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Bottomless tapas night set for market town café
A café in Beccles is launching a new themed night with unlimited Spanish treats for diners. Spindler's Café in Hungate is hosting its first-ever bottomless tapas night this Friday. The business is the brainchild of head chef husband Adam
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Hit BBC show visits north Norfolk beauty spot
A comedy duo is returning to Norfolk to tackle the North Sea in the latest episode of a hit BBC show. The fifth episode of this series of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing will see Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse visit Blakeney Point along
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Opinion: Don’t let the tax tail wag the investment dog
Guy Gowing of Arnolds Key offers his advice ahead of the budget. It is just a fortnight until Rachel Reeves introduces the first Labour budget for 14 years, probably the first socialist leaning budget since the 1970s. Although there has been
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Fashion designer leaves London to launch brand in Norfolk countryside
A fashion designer has swapped the hustle and bustle of London life to return to the Norfolk countryside and launch her own womenswear brand. Millie Wykes worked for a rapidly growing firm in the capital for five years before returning to Seething
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Gale force winds to batter Norfolk this weekend
Gale force winds are expected to batter parts of Norfolk this weekend. According to the Met Office, gale force nine winds will reach the county on Sunday after days of unsettled weather. Coastal areas such as Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and
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Ex-boxer Earl Ling broke man’s jaw trying to protect girl in Aldi car park
A former professional boxer from Norwich broke a man’s jaw after intervening in a family dispute in an Aldi car park. Shoppers attempted to stop Earl Ling, 52, as he punched the victim to the floor after seeing him hit his daughter around the
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Man denies murder after incident outside Norfolk pub
A Norwich man has denied murder after a man died following an assault outside a pub. Tyrone Busch, 40, was arrested on suspicion of murder after Michael O'Dwyer - also known as Michael Spooner - died in hospital 24 hours after the incident outside
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Person taken to hospital after house fire
One person has been taken to hospital after a house fire in the early hours. Fire crews were called to a blaze at a home in Heywood, near Diss, just after 1am on Wednesday. They fought the flames with main jets and hose reel jets for around
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5 illuminated trails to visit in Norfolk
See Norfolk in a new light this Christmas, with illuminated trails to enjoy across the county. Luminate at the Sandringham Estate features a vintage fairground (Image: Chris Bishop) 1. Luminate Where: Royal Parkland, Sandringham Estate
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Bowls player dies after Smart car crashes with Amazon van on A47
A bowls player who died after a crash with an Amazon delivery van on the A47 on his way home from a match could have had a heart attack at the wheel. Kenneth Squire, 78, a member of Acle Indoor Bowls Club, was in his Smart car travelling westbound
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Modified motorbike seized amid noise complaints in market town
A modified motorbike has been seized by police during a crackdown on noisy vehicles in a market town. The vehicle was stopped at Queen's Square in Attleborough last weekend amid concerns from locals of excessive noise from modified cars and bikes
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Norfolk charity champion celebrates 40 years of book sales
A butcher famed across Norfolk for his charity book sales will celebrate 40 years of fundraising with his next big event. Semi-retired shopkeeper Ali Dent, from Hilgay near Downham Market, will host his latest book sale for East Anglia’s Children
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Norfolk teen tells attempted murder trial he feared ex soldier would 'kick off'
A 17-year-old accused of attempting to murder a man in a Norfolk street has insisted he was "frightened" about what the former soldier might do to him and the fellow teen he was with. The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has gone
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Short-term loan deal for Linnets winger
King's Lynn Town youngster Finley Whiteley has joined Lowestoft Town on loan. The deal for the 18-year-old winger is initially a month. Whiteley has made just three senior appearances for the Linnets, all from the bench. His only National League
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City Hall pushes forward with bid to move livestock market out of Norwich
It has been a fixture of the city for hundreds of years. But the livestock market could soon be leaving Norwich. Labour-run Norwich City Council is pushing forward with its bid to relocate the facility from its current site near Hall Road,
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Nuclear bunker in Norfolk Broads could be yours for £10,000
A Cold War nuclear bunker in the Norfolk Broads has been put up for sale for £10,000. The site in Church Road in Repps-With-Bastwick was one of the many observation posts built by the Ministry of Defence in the 1950s and 1960s for people to detect
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Man, 46, admits sexual chats with young girls after decoy sting
A man has joined the sex offenders register after attempting to engage in sexualised chats with children online. Scott Thompson, 46, believed he was communicating with 12 and 13-year-old girls on Snapchat and Kik. He was in fact speaking to decoy
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Norfolk beaches named among UK's most beautiful
Two beaches in Norfolk have been named among the most beautiful in the UK. Holkham and Cromer were included in Time Out magazine's ranking of the country's most brilliant coastal destinations. Holkham sits on the north Norfolk coast and is
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Come From Away review: Captivating musical with humour and hope
Come From Away has landed at Norwich Theatre Royal and it captivated the audience from the very first note. It is an uplifting musical that tells the true story of what happened when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town
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Driver denies running red light to cause serious crash at busy junction
A motorist has denied he caused a serious crash by driving through a red light at one of Norwich’s busiest junctions. Abdul Ali, 40, was at the wheel of a VW Arteon when it collided with a Skoda at the Boundary crossroads on January 13 this year
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Commercial landlords should look out for budget trends and risks
What does the budget have in store for commercial property in Norwich? Robert Flint of Brown&Co discusses. As the budget approaches on October 30, we anticipate key policy changes that could impact both the occupational and investor markets
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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Norfolk MP wins chance to bring water overhaul bill to parliament
A Norfolk MP who won the chance to try to get a new law through parliament has revealed the issue he has in his sights. Clive Lewis wants to introduce a bill to overhaul how water is managed in the UK. The Labour MP for Norwich South won
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East of England farming incomes topped £1bn last year, says Defra data
Farming incomes in the East of England topped £1bn last year, keeping the region at the top of the national table - despite falling profits in 2023. Defra's latest statistics show Total Income from Farming (TIFF) dropped across all eight English
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Opinion: What could happen to inheritance tax in the Budget?
Inheritance tax reform in the October 30 Budget seems a distinct possibility says Kevin Bunting, managing partner at chartered accountants and financial planners Lovewell Blake. It has been widely speculated that Rachel Reeves could introduce several
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New charges proposed for 13 Norfolk car parks
Charges could soon be introduced at 13 Norfolk car parks across 10 towns and villages in a bid to manage increasing demand. Broadland Council has proposed bringing in fees for the first time at its sites in Reedham, Reepham, Brundall, Blofield
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Why the Great British Bake Off is better than sport
We are now a few weeks into the new season, and once again it’s gratifying to see no preening egos, no cheating and a lack of petulant behaviour. Millions of people are once again getting their weekly televisual fix, with a very open field meaning
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Jury told woman sexually assaulted before forced abortion
A woman who miscarried after she was said to have been given abortion medication by two men has said she was sexually assaulted before losing the baby. The woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, suffered a "forced abortion of a 15-week-old
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King's Lynn woman admits causing 'unnecessary suffering' to kittens
A woman has admitted causing unnecessary suffering to two kittens. Sarah Crofts entered guilty pleas to three charges brought by the RSPCA when she appeared before King's Lynn magistrates. Crofts, 32, admitted causing unnecessary suffering
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Tree crash saw teenager write off car he broke into to keep warm
A teenager has been banned from driving and ordered to pay compensation after crashing a car he stole from Norwich city centre into a tree. Marley Seger, 19, left the purple Ford Escort convertible a write-off after he left the road near Constitution
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Research park's secret to attracting scientists from around the world
She's the chief executive of Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP - the organisation that manages Norwich Research Park. Two years into the post, Roz Bird reflects on the research cluster's rapid expansion and what the future holds. What is Norwich
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Family-run fire firm proud to invest in Norfolk's next generation of firefighters
A Norfolk family business has manufactured a raft of bespoke equipment to help young cadets pursue careers as firefighters. Delta Fire, based at Broadland Business Park in Norwich, has gifted three cadet units in Norfolk 12 lengths of hose and
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Are low noise fireworks the future of Bonfire Night?
With Bonfire Night just around the corner, fireworks are being sold in licensed shops and supermarkets across the region. Campaigners call for a ban on the loud pyrotechnics every year, but could new low noise fireworks be the answer to keeping everyone
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Norfolk thrill seeker raises £55k for charity with challenges
A thrill-seeker has raised £55,000 for charity after taking on a series of extreme challenges. Jack Jenkins, from Potters Resorts, took on numerous tests of endurance and courage over the past year to raise funds for Norfolk Accident Rescue Service