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Man cleared of assaulting boy who threw wet toilet paper over Tesco cubicle wall
A 43-year-old man has been cleared of assaulting a boy who threw paper towels at him in a supermarket toilet. Paul Whybrow was found not guilty of common assault against the youth after a trial at King's Lynn magistrates. The incident was alleged
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Drug driver, 24, spared jail despite breaching suspended sentence
A Mercedes drug driver has been spared jail despite breaching the terms of a previous suspended sentence. Jordan Spauls failed a roadside drugs wipe after being stopped by police near Mousehold in Norwich on June 21. Norwich Magistrates’ Court
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Bishop of Norwich says Justin Welby right to resign - and is tipped to succeed him
The Bishop of Norwich has said the Archbishop of Canterbury was right to resign over his handling of an abuse scandal, as the Norfolk cleric was tipped as one of the frontrunners to succeed him. The Rt Rev Graham Usher said he had been in contact
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Man accused of stalking after sending woman McDonald’s takeaway
A Norwich man has been accused of stalking after sending McDonald’s takeaways to a woman he is banned from contacting. Aurelijus Jursevicius, 32, was made subject of a restraining order on September 4 but is alleged to have breached it by ordering
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Man living rough with horse in village assaulted councillor and tore clerk's coat
A homeless man assaulted a parish council chairman and tore a parish clerk's coat when they tried to evict him from a village playing field, a court was told. Antony Gurney, 55, who lives rough with his horse, admitted assaulting Brancaster Parish
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Air ambulance called to crash that left woman with serious injuries
A woman is in Addenbrooke's Hospital with series injuries after a crash. The woman, who is aged in her 60s, was driving a blue Suzuki Swift when it collided with a black Volvo XC40 near the Gorgate Drive junction of Fakenham Road in Beetley just
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Person taken to hospital after lorry crash on major road
A crash between a lorry and a car on a major road has left one person in hospital. The incident happened at 1.45pm on the A134 at Northwold when a car and a lorry crashed into each other. Police, fire and ambulance services all attended the
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Road closed for five hours after car smashes into bridge
A Norfolk road was closed for five hours after a car smashed into a bridge. The car struck the crossing in Railway Hill in Starston at around 9.30am on Tuesday with the emergency services called out shortly after. Fire crews from Harleston
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Norfolk couple left baffled after post arrives THREE YEARS late
Most of us have received a birthday card a day or two late. But it is less common for them to arrive quite this long overdue... A Norwich couple have been left baffled after receiving a stack of post three years after the letters were meant
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Radio 1 DJ baffled by Norfolk namesake
A BBC Radio 1 DJ presenter has expressed his confusion after discovering a flamingo chick at Banham Zoo had been named after him. Greg James the Chilean Flamingo hatched a month ago along with three other siblings. Banham Zoo posted
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Norfolk woodland named one of the country's best dog walking spots
A trail in north Norfolk has been named one of the UK's best for dog walking. Bacton Wood was recognised in survey a by Dog Friendly Cottages. The firm recently created an interactive map which shows the best places to walk a dog in each postcode
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Reflections on first year as regional energy group chair
“Creating value for members”, that was our new general manager’s response when I asked her what she felt EEEGR’s most important priority was. Karen Freeman has been in her new role since June and has taken on the challenge as I expected she would
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Norfolk man says child train rape allegations make him 'sick to my stomach'
A man accused of raping a young girl in the toilet of Norwich-bound trains said he feels "sick to my stomach" about the allegations made against him. Daniel Russell, 38, has been accused of two counts of rape against the girl - who cannot be identified
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Vandals smash store's historic bay window in market town
Vandals have smashed the bay window of a shop in a town centre. They targeted Greetings Watton, on Watton High Street, some times between 6pm on Monday and 7.45am the following day. Daniel Denyer, the owner, discovered the damage when he went
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Mother's touching tribute to 'loving, caring' woman who died in A11 crash
A "loving, caring" woman who died in a crash on the A11 last week has been remembered in a touching tribute by her mother. Sara Ribeiro, 29, was sitting in the back of a black Mini One when it left the southbound carriageway and crashed into a
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Rescue centre searching for rural homes in Norfolk for its dogs
A rescue centre in Norfolk is searching for rural homes to allow its pooches to escape to the country. The team at Dogs Trust Snetterton is searching for potential owners with country cottages, bungalows and farmhouses to help find its dogs a more
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Illegally modified 60mph e-bike caught carrying a child
An illegally modified e-bike designed to transport a child has been seized by police. Officers spotted the bike - with top speeds of up to 60mph - speeding down Losinga Road in North Lynn on Friday. It was then discovered that a cushion had
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Pub attack victim died of traumatic head injury, inquest hears
A man who died in hospital the day after an assault outside of a Norfolk pub suffered a traumatic head injury in the incident, a court has heard. Michael O'Dwyer died at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on July 21 this year at the age
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Closure on A140 to send drivers on 71-mile diversion
The latest A140 closure is to cause delays and disruption for drivers as it sends them on a huge diversion around Norfolk. The work will begin in Long Stratton at 8pm on November 18 as Norfolk County Council completes the drainage work. An
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Government officials block 44 new homes in Norfolk countryside
Government officials have blocked the development of 44 new homes in the Norfolk countryside. Plans for new housing on the western side of South Pickenham Road, in Swaffham, have been twice refused by Breckland Council due to concerns about the
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Drivers warned of delays on A11 and A47 as 65ft boat is moved
A 44-tonne boat is to cause delays as it is transported across some of Norfolk's busiest roads. The 65-foot yacht will arrive in Norfolk on the A11 after travelling up the country from Poole in Dorset. READ MORE: Revealed: The road changes
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Will Ryan Reynolds respond to Wroxham FC's advertising 'blunder'?
Adverts urging football fans to watch an upcoming documentary about a local team have “accidentally” been plastered across a city 250 miles away. Wroxham Football Club made quite the 'blunder’ this weekend after advertising materials to promote
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Inheritance tax bills could wipe out farms' profits for 10 years, warn campaigners
Family farms could be forced to sell 20pc of their land to pay crippling inheritance tax bills which would wipe out their annual profits for 10 years, according to new research. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her autumn budget that inheritance
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New dredging system offers sustainable solution to sediment
A greener ‘dredging with nature’ invention has saved millions of pounds and cut emissions at Harwich Haven by combining the use of tides and currents with new technology. Sustainable and non-invasive, the new machine will change maintenance dredging
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TV and music star to perform with special guests at town festival
A popular musician and television presenter has been announced as the first artist to perform at a town festival. Jools Holland will take to the stage at the Corn Exchange on July 25 part of next year's King's Lynn Festival. Known for presenting
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The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas
Free money is something we could all do with as Christmas approaches, and some banks are so keen to take on new customers that they offer a cash incentive. There are also various rewards up for grabs which people can make the most of. The
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Opinion: Bishop outlines why he is so opposed to assisted suicide
The Bishop of Norwich the Rt Rev Graham Usher outlines his deep concerns about assisted suicide proposals Over a ministry of nearly 30 years, I have spent many hours with those who knew they were dying. Some have wanted to squeeze out every
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Finalists announced for Start Up Business award
The finalists have been announced for the Start Up Business award, sponsored by LOCALiQ, at the EDP Business Awards 2024. We take a closer look at this year's finalists and discover why they stood out to the category judges. The Bug Parc
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Village industrial estate to be demolished for 75-bed care home
A village industrial estate could be demolished to make way for a huge new care home. Developers are seeking to build a 75-bed facility alongside eight new houses at the Langley Road site in Chedgrave. This would require all of the existing
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Country estate to host 'exclusive' Christmas market
An 18th-century country estate is launching a new Christmas market with dozens of stalls to explore. Wolterton Hall - which sits on a 500-acre plot near Aylsham - is holding the "exclusive" shopping event on December 4. A selection of more
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Mum and baby 'stranded' on A11 after being hit by Mercedes 'going the wrong way'
A mother and her baby were left "stranded" on the A11 after a Mercedes driving "the wrong way" crashed into them. In a public Facebook post, the mother explained the incident happened near the Stag roundabout at Attleborough at around 6.30pm on
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Blind man and charity colleagues raise nearly £5k climb in mountain climb
Five charity workers, including one who has been blind since birth, have raised nearly £5,000 for a sight loss charity by climbing a mountain. The team from Vision Norfolk took on the third-highest mountain in the UK, Mount Snowdon. The 3,500ft
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Plans to extend house by Norfolk beach get the nod
Plans to extend a house by a Norfolk beach have been given the go-ahead. West Norfolk council has agreed planning permission for a side extension and three roof terraces on the two-storey property next to Heacham North Beach. A planning officers
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MP's call for more flexible attendance rules gets short shrift
A Norfolk MP's call for the government to consider allowing parents to take their children out of school in term time for up to five days a year has been given short shrift in Parliament. Rupert Lowe, Reform UK MP for Great Yarmouth, asked whether
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Train driver's fascinating and funny journeys around the region
This is a book about trains and the railways with a difference…one which is told with honesty and humour and we get to meet some great Norfolk characters. While there are many publications on the shelves about the days of steam engines and stations
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Neighbours fear village football club's new fencing will 'feel like a prison'
A football club's plans to erect a four-metre fence to stop balls being kicked out of the ground has been met with objections after neighbours complained it will make them feel like they are "living in a prison". People living in Edinburgh Close
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Villagers fear new access to farmer's field could pave the way for development
Plans to create a new entrance to a farmer's field have been given the go-ahead - despite villagers' fears it could pave the way for future development. West Norfolk Council has agreed planning permission for the new access at Wretton, near Downham
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Villagers win fight over path to Broads 'hidden gem' after farmer blocked it off
Villagers have won a battle to use a 600m stretch of path to one of the 'hidden treasures' of the Norfolk Broads after it was blocked off by a farmer. Locals in Neatishead have been granted permission by government officials to use the route, which
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Go-ahead for new home between two drainage channels
Plans for a new home on an infill plot between two houses have been given the go-ahead. West Norfolk Council has agreed proposals for land at Tilney cum Islington, near King's Lynn. A planning statement said the new property, on High Road,
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Exciting times for Norfolk running as 10K series announced for 2025
A 10K Series will be introduced next year to sit alongside the Grand Prix Series in 2025 as the Norfolk running scene enters a new era. Sportlink will be continuing its sponsorship of the Grand Prix Series and is delighted to be associated with
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Boaters warn of 'onslaught of abuse' if huge toll hike goes ahead again in Broads
Making Norfolk boaters pay another huge hike in toll fees will leave the Broads Authority at risk of "an onslaught of abuse," hire firm bosses have warned. The Broads Authority (BA) has been urged to avoid raising the cost of using the waterways
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Care home resident in her 80s swims again for Children in Need
An 86-year-old care home resident has fulfilled her wish to swim again. Iris Morton, who grew up in Blakeney, was taught to swim at Blakeney Quay by her dad. She eagerly accepted an invitation from BBC Norfolk presenters to swim on November
