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See inside a £900,000 luxury chalet with a heated swimming pool
A four-bedroom luxury chalet equipped with a heated swimming pool has hit the market in Norfolk. The chalet in the village of Old Buckenham near Attleborough is up for sale with Minors and Brady for £900,000. On the ground floor, the property
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Linnets in control to keep pressure on at the top
King's Lynn Town 2 Buxton 0 King’s Lynn Town turned in arguably their best performance of the season to keep themselves firmly in the mix at the top end of the National League North table. First-half goals from Josh Hmami and Ross Crane earned
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Dog in desperate need of loving family after several failed rehoming attempts
A dog who has faced several rehoming issues is looking for a loving family to take her in. Lila, a three-year-old small crossbreed, has been with Safe Rescue for Dogs in Norwich for two years and has been in a number of foster and adoptive homes
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Family-owned firm celebrates 50th anniversary with major investment
A Norfolk-based garden buildings firm is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Crane Garden Buildings, based in Narford, near Swaffham, was founded in 1974 by David and Linda Crane, and has since grown into the UK’s leading supplier of its kind, with
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7 of the best fireworks displays happening in Norfolk
These are some of the best fireworks displays happening in Norfolk in 2024, including a new event. The end-of-season fireworks display at Blakeney Quay (Image: Brad Damms) 1. Blakeney Where: Carnser Car Park, Blakeney, NR25 7ND When
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Norwich City cup winner mourns death of four-month-old grandson
Former Norwich City defender Steve Bruce will miss his current club's match today after the death of his four-month-old grandson. Bruce is boss of League One Blackpool, but the Lancashire club confirmed the 63-year-old will not be in the dugout
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Couple fight ruling that long-lost footpath cuts through their garden
A Norfolk couple are waging a legal war against a ruling that permits villagers to walk through their back garden. John and Ann Scott, who live in Thompson, were told by officials that a long-lost footpath runs through their property and must
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Plans lodged for new recycling facility off the B1108
Plans for a new recycling facility at a former quarry - to take waste from construction sites and recycle it to be used elsewhere - have been lodged. Wymondham-based Skillplane Ltd is seeking permission for the site at land to the south of the
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'Mischievous' bid means council can spend £2.8m to acquire homes
A "mischievous" bid for money has landed a Norfolk council £1.2m to help buy homes to provide temporary housing for people with nowhere to live. The government boost means Breckland Council will be able to acquire 10 properties to serve as temporary
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Shoplifting duo steal huge hauls in repeat raids on Norwich stores
Two prolific shoplifters stole thousands of pounds worth of items in dozens of raids targeting the same stores. Joe Brown, 34, and Rachel Clark, 33, repeatedly hit branches of the Co-Op in Norwich to steal everything from energy drinks and coffee
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Council takes new bridge plans back to drawing board
Proposals for a new river crossing on a popular Norfolk walking trail have been taken back to the drawing board. Thetford Town Council has withdrawn its plans to create a more efficient route between the three Nuns' Bridges over the Thet and Ouse
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Pub landlord issues council with ultimatum over demolition bid
The owner of a crumbling village pub has issued an ultimatum over its future. Graham Scott, the landlord of the former King's Head in Pulham St Mary, has called on South Norfolk Council to buy the derelict building. Mr Scott recently saw
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'Be prepared' as three flood alerts are issued for Norfolk
Three Norfolk flood alerts have been issued by The Environment Agency. It means that flooding is possible and you should "be prepared", with advice and full information for each area at check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk The Norfolk alerts on
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An extra 100 e-bikes (and more bays to park them in) heading for Norwich's streets
A hundred extra e-bikes - and new bays to park them in - are likely to be coming to the streets of Norwich. Norfolk County Council has signalled that it wants to extend the contract it has with Beryl to provide rental bikes in Norwich and surrounding
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Too soon to say where a thousand more street lights could be turned off, says council
A thousand Norfolk street lights could be switched off to save money, but council officers say it is too soon to reveal which roads could be plunged into darkness. Norfolk County Council is considering switching off 2pc of its 53,000 street lights
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What is 'cuffing season' and how does it affect single people in Norfolk?
The days are getting shorter and the mornings are getting frostier as the colder months arrive. Social media users have branded this time of year the "cuffing season" - the period between October and Valentine's Day when people seek a romantic
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UEA plant science breakthrough could help crops cope with climate stresses
Pioneering Norfolk researchers have identified the genes which help plants grow in stressful conditions - a breakthrough which could help produce more climate-resilient food crops. A study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) is the first
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Sports field to be turned into 54 home development despite road safety fears
A former playing field is to be turned into a 54-home development despite a volley of objections over fears the surrounding roads will not be able to cope with the increase in traffic. North Norfolk District Council development committee members
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Norfolk architects announce "exciting" merger
Two Norfolk architectural practices have announced a merger. Norwich-based Chaplin Farrant and SMG Architects in Sheringham have joined forces, entering an “exciting new chapter” for both firms. Established in 1938, Chaplin Farrant is a leading
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Fast-growing Norfolk town earmarked for 160 new homes
Plans for dozens of new homes in a Norfolk town have sparked objections as locals fear a potential population expansion of 30pc. Yet proposals for 162 houses off Spirketts Lane in Harleston, near Bungay, could soon be given the green light by
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Top-rated Norfolk pubs and restaurants with a new head chef
From an award-winning destination pub to a coastal restaurant with two AA Rosettes, these Norfolk dining spots have a new head chef. Shannon Durrant (owner), Beverly Rogers (front of house manager) and Will Horne (head chef) outside The Rose and
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Taking Norwich Research Park on the road to build connections
Norwich Research Park is a globally-known centre for science research excellence among the science community, but now Anglia Innovation Partnership, the organisation that manages the park campus, is actively spreading the word internationally about
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Town gets cash boost to kickstart housing scheme
One of Norfolk's councils is to get a share of a multi-million-pound pot to help kickstart building new homes. Great Yarmouth Borough Council will get more than £80,000 from money the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government has made
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Rugby star who became a champion Norfolk farmer will share his story at event
A former England rugby star who became a champion Norfolk farmer will share his story at an industry event later this month. Tom Youngs will be the guest speaker for the Norfolk branch of the Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM) at its
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City Hall exploring options to buy abandoned 'eyesore' site
City Hall is considering buying a "dead zone" outside a riverside housing complex amid calls for intervention. Councillors are looking into "means of acquiring" the large area of undeveloped land at St Anne's Quarter, which remains an eyesore
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A fascinating journey to a beautiful and ancient village
As time moves on the books written about our communities in days gone by are more important than ever…and this is a journey to beautiful and ancient Burgh Castle. You know when the prolific Norfolk author Sheila Hutchinson publishes a new book
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Groundbreaking treatment giving retired nurse 'a chance at living a life'
A retired nurse has said a new drug therapy for Parkinson's disease has given her "a chance at living a life" after becoming one of the first patients in Norfolk to receive it. Janice Fuller, 64, of Hopton, was diagnosed with the disease in 2015
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Oil-stealing thieves targets village smokehouse
Oil stealing thieves masquerading as a registered business have targeted a smokehouse in a Norfolk village. The popular Smokehouse restaurant on Yarmouth Road in Ormesby St Margaret was approached by a van of men claiming to be part of a registered
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Law firm launches dedicated team for people unable to act for themselves in court
A law firm in Norfolk and Suffolk has created a dedicated team to support people who are unable to act for themselves in court. Fosters, which has offices in Norwich, Wymondham and Lowestoft, has launched its Court of Protection and Vulnerable
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Reveller was caught with spiked knuckle duster at Sundown Festival
A reveller attending the Sundown music festival had a spiked knuckle duster. Crimea Price, 23, was found with the weapon after being stopped by security staff while attending the weekend event at the Norfolk Showground on August 30. Norwich