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Café and cakery run by mother-and-daughter duo gets new home
Grab a slice of the action as a popular café has a new Norfolk home. Bramleys Café and Cakery is run by mother-and-daughter duo Liz and Lucy Keeler and it was previously based in Hellesdon for four years. When their lease ended at the end
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Former asylum seeker attacked his hostel after getting permission to stay
A former asylum seeker smashed windows and doors at a Norwich property housing others seeking sanctuary. Police had to be called after reports that the facility run by Serco was under attack, Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard. Shwana Mohammed
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Cycling pub tour ends in tragedy for childhood best friends killed in crash
A day-long bicycle tour of rural pubs ended in tragedy for lifelong best friends after they were struck by cars on their way home. Edward Trudgill and Daniel Macdonald were both 39 when they died on the A143 at Billingford in August last year.
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Fakenham meeting abandoned after just one race
Fakenham Racecourse’s opening meeting of the 2024/25 season was abandoned after just one race yesterday after jockeys felt the ground was unsafe to continue racing. It was a real body blow for Fakenham officials and for the large crowd soaking
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Delays to come on the A11 as two abnormal loads moved through county
Two abnormal loads are set to cause delays across some of Norfolk's busiest routes they moved through the county. The first 81-foot-long vehicle holding cable drums is being escorted by police from the A11 in Thetford to Oulton in north Norfolk
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Drainage works will closed road for ANOTHER 10 weeks
Drainage works that have seen a village road shut for 11 weeks have been extended until December, frustrating locals in the area. Bunwell Street in Bunwell closed on July 15 and was originally due to reopen on September 27. But an extension
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Councillors say they feel 'unsafe' as row with their local MP escalates
Councillors claim they are feeling "unsafe" because of "unprecedented" abuse they say has been stirred up by social media comments made by their local MP. Members of Great Yarmouth Borough Council have raised concerns about their welfare in the
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Norfolk murder jury told alleged victim had been strangled previously
A woman said to have been murdered by her partner suffered "multiple fractures" with some of the injuries caused by earlier episodes of strangulation, a court has heard. The body of Tara Kershaw, 33, was discovered by police at her home in Princes
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Newly refurbished Spa Garden opens at Norfolk hotel
The Spa Garden at a north Norfolk hotel has reopened with a luxury new look. There are 18 bedrooms at The Pigs in Edgefield, near Holt, which all have a private sauna, firepit and courtyard. Some have steam rooms and hot tubs, with the three
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Norfolk Christmas heritage train ride named among UK's best
A popular heritage railway has scooped national acclaim for its Christmas event. With the festive season fast approaching, The Times has curated their picks for the 15 best festive train rides with The North Norfolk Railway gaining a spot on the
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Norwegian Air Sweden flight circling above Norfolk after emergency declared
A Boeing 737-8JP had to circle in airspace above Norfolk after experiencing an emergency onboard the aircraft. The Norweigan Air Sweden flight took off from London Gatwick at 1.47pm and was scheduled to land at Gothenburg Airport in Sweden at 4.30pm
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Family claim they were 'forced to flee country' amid battle over derelict curry house
The owners of a derelict curry house claim they have been "forced to flee the country" amid their court battle with a Norfolk council. The Akaash in Dereham, dubbed a "stain on the town centre" by local councillors, has been at the centre of a
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Major road to close for £170,000 resurfacing works in King's Lynn
A major road in a Norfolk town is set to close for five days for resurfacing works. B1144 Vancouver Avenue in King's Lynn will close for resurfacing works on October 28. The repairs will see the worn-out and damaged carriageway surface replaced
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Emergency repairs causing delays on A47
Drivers experienced delays on the A47 due to emergency repairs. Heavy traffic built up between Dereham and Swaffham this afternoon while UK Power Networks engineers repaired an overhead cable in Little Fransham. READ MORE: Next phase of A47
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How will Storm Ashley impact Norfolk?
The first named storm of the season is looming as the county prepares to be battered by gale-force gusts. Met Eireann, the Irish Met Office, has named Storm Ashley this morning after a system of low pressure made its way over the Atlantic.
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Farmers' anger over 'unfair' price cuts for animals from bluetongue virus zone
Farming leaders in East Anglia have voiced anger over "unacceptable and unfair" price deductions for livestock being sent for slaughter from within the bluetongue virus zone. Cases of the potentially-fatal animal disease - which is spread by biting
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Norfolk MP raises ticket issue which hit Oasis fans (but questions need for probe)
It's a controversial practice which left many Oasis fans looking back in anger, but a Norfolk MP has questioned whether the government should be probing 'dynamic pricing'. Fans of the Gallagher brothers were shocked when standard tickets for the
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'We can't afford to have a hangover' - Linnets boss
Adam Lakeland will demand his King’s Lynn Town players forget the disappointment of their FA Cup exit and turn their attentions to making inroads at the top end of the National League North table. A week after a late, late defeat at Curzon Ashton
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WATCH: Police discover firearm hidden in backpack of teenage cocaine dealer
A drug dealer who was found carrying an imitation firearm has been jailed. Miguel Mota, 18, was stopped by police in De Havilland Road, Wisbech, on June 9 after he shouted abuse at them and then tried to run. He was arrested and charged with
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Teen posed as murdered Joe Dix to send offensive message to grieving parents
A teenager has admitted sending an offensive message to grieving parents by posing as their murdered son. The mocking message purported to be from Joe Dix and was posted on social media to his father Phil in the weeks following his son’s death
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Councillor blasts 10-month probe into bowls brouhaha as 'waste of time and money'
A councillor reprimanded for an act of disrespect at a meeting of bowls enthusiasts has branded the 10-month probe into the minor infraction as "a waste of time and money". Michael Jeal, who has served as a Great Yarmouth Borough councillor continuously
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Norfolk firm owned by estate agent ordered to be wound up on request of HMRC
A firm owned by a Norfolk estate agent has been ordered to be wound up over tax debts. SWEA Ltd, registered at Oak Lodge Business Centre, in Little Melton, near Norwich, has entered liquidation after being issued a winding-up order by the High
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Teen arrested as police look to return stolen bike to owner
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of theft but police are hopeful to return the bike to its owner. West Norfolk Police are asking the public to help them track down the owner of a bike they recovered last Saturday night in King's Lynn.
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Norfolk Broads flood warning as four alerts issued
People living in parts of Norfolk have been told to be prepared for flooding around the Broads today. The Environment Agency issued three alerts across the Broads this morning after forecasted high tides. The places most at risk are roads and
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Period home with swimming pool and cinema room for sale at £1.795m
An eight-bedroom period home with a cinema room and swimming pool is for sale in New Buckenham, near Attleborough, at a guide price of £1.795m. The Rookery is available with no onward chain and stretches to almost 6,000 square feet, with substantial
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Time to lock mobile phones in a box at the school door
A teacher declaring their job title could be a transgression of the Trades Description Act is a sad indictment of the topsy turvy education system. “I don’t teach. I control behaviour. I can’t teach because of the disruption in class. Then there
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Met Office issues another weather warning for Norfolk
Parts of Norfolk have been issued yet another weather warning by the Met Office. The Met Office has warned travel delays are likely as "dense" fog settles on the east. It follows several warnings over the last few weeks for rain and a forecast
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Fine-dining restaurant once visited by the late Queen set to be turned into housing
A fine-dining restaurant once visited by the Queen is set to be turned into housing. New plans have been drawn up for the former Brasted's hotel in Framingham Pigot, which closed to the public nearly six months ago. The venue has continued
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Animal-lover was traumatised by 'violence and intimidation' before his death aged 34
An animal-lover took his own life after a series of assaults left him traumatised, a court has heard. Aran Bradbury, who was 34, tragically died in hospital four days after being found unresponsive in his home in Great Melton. An inquest into
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Mark Armstrong: Recovery time is over, it’s time to crack on
Constantly thinking about my next run. Working towards another race. Low-level anxiety that my body can’t cope with how I want to run. Yep – life has definitely got back to ‘normal’ this week. Nearly three weeks after the Berlin
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Norfolk police under fire over new trans policy and its impact on women
Norfolk police have been criticised for a new policy which requires female staff to share changing rooms with biological male colleagues who identify as women. The force has outlined the ruling in a new document which says that trans-identified
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Study shows two-thirds of Norfolk patients feel being LGBT+ impacts their care
Almost two-thirds of patients in Norfolk feel being that part of the LGBT+ community has negatively impacted the care they receive. A new study from Healthwatch Norfolk (HWN) has revealed concerns over how patients who are gay or trans are treated
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Neil Featherby: Why I stand by my prediction over women's marathon running
After Sunday’s mind-blowing women’s new world record at the Chicago Marathon set by Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich when crossing the finish line in 2:09:56, I, along with just about everyone else, was left somewhat speechless. However, in my
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New lease of life for former museum dedicated to naval hero gets go ahead
A former museum dedicated to the nation's most celebrated naval hero will be turned into a four-bed home and art gallery after planners gave the green light for the project to go ahead. The Nelson Museum building in South Quay, Great Yarmouth,
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'Spirted and independent' woman with disabilities died after choking on cherry tomato
A "spirited and independent" woman who lived with complex disabilities died after choking on a cherry tomato, an inquest has heard. Jenny Savage died in hospital on May 1, two days after a tragic incident at her home in Swanton Morley while she
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Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates
The job market today is arguably at its worst in recent times. There are so many job seekers, yet very few jobs! A distinctive CV, therefore, makes all the difference, as it is often the first point of contact with candidates. Adobe Express
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South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy celebrates job fair success
A new MP is celebrating the success of a job fair that saw nearly 30 local businesses and training providers attendance. Terry Jermy, MP for South West Norfolk, organised the event in collaboration with Thetford Job Centre. The event was part