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Why do Canaries' feathers keep getting ruffled by other birds?
My column buddy Dave Hannant and I spend lots of time each week together pondering on the themes for our upcoming Norwich City offerings. Regular readers of our work will know that we're not renowned for our expert insight into tactics, XG predictions
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Man seriously injured after 'cruel' attack by large group of teens
A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a group of "10 to 15 teenagers". A woman, who does not want to be named, witnessed the "terrible incident" while walking her dog along Elm Road in Thetford at
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'Winter hazards' to hit Norfolk next week
Colder weather is set to hit Norfolk next week with the Met Office warning of "winter hazards". After a mild start to November, the county will now face colder temperatures and bouts of rain as Arctic air sweeps across the UK. The thermometer
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Pub manager sentenced after admitting dealing cannabis
A pub manager in a Norfolk town has been sentenced after admitting being involved in dealing drugs. Alex Clements, who runs The Bull on the High Street in Dereham, was accused of supplying cannabis after being arrested on March 22. The 27-
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Jury considering verdicts in case of young girl allegedly raped in train toilets
A jury has been sent out to consider verdicts in the case of a Norfolk man accused of raping a young girl in train toilets. Jurors have heard 38-year-old Daniel Russell faces two counts of rape against the girl - who cannot be identified for legal
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Norfolk murder trial witness saw victim hit head on floor with 'hard thud'
A man who died after being kicked by a 31-year-old who was angry he had been doing drugs in a block of flats hit his head with a "hard thud", according to a woman who saw him fall. Nigel Mazs was with friends in the communal area of Malakoff Close
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Drama groups in pioneering push for accessible theatre
An amateur actress from Wymondham is on a mission to make grassroots drama more accessible for everyone. Georgette Vale, who has spent many years performing with the Wymondham Players, has been campaigning for local theatre groups to offer audio
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Offshore wind event explores impact of latest government contracts
Energy leaders gathered in Lowestoft on Tuesday, November 12 to discuss the impact of the latest Contracts for Difference allocation round (AR6), in which three local offshore wind farms received government backing. Hosted by EastWind, the eastern
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Two campsites in Norfolk named among best in country
Two campsites in Norfolk have been named among the best in the country. The Campsites.co.uk awards take place each year and celebrate the sites "which go above and beyond for their guests throughout the year". Manor Caravan Park in Happisburugh
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Road blocked for several hours after crash at railway bridge
Part of the A149 was blocked for several hours after a crash. Police and ambulance crews were called to a railway bridge on the Beeston Regis side of West Runton at around 8am on Wednesday. They had received reports of a collision between two
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Biker warned after pulling wheelies on football pitches
A biker who scared football players when he sped through in-use pitches has been slapped with a warning. The action comes after the man was caught on CCTV travelling at speed through Kingsway Field in North Lynn as well as various football pitches
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Shops across Norfolk at risk of closure as major brand ‘set for administration’
Homebase stores across Norfolk are at risk of closure which could lead to hundreds of job losses. The DIY store chain - which has 130 branches including in Norwich, Dereham, Sprowston and Cromer - reported losses of £84.2 million last year.
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Plans for town's Christmas lights switch-on revealed
The plans for King's Lynn's 2024 Christmas lights switch-on have been revealed. The celebrations will take place on November 24 and be based around a stage in the Tuesday Market Place, where Soul Sisters, the St Martha’s School Choir, Simon Rowe
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Man's new battle in bid to turn Second World War pillbox into 'grand design' home
It once posed as England's last line of defence against the threat of invasion by German forces. Now 80 years later, a crumbling pillbox on the banks of a Norfolk creek has become the focus of a planning battle after a man's dream to turn it into
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The diversity of talent delivering offshore wind farm
The Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm is currently one of the largest civil engineering projects in the world. It will take thousands of people with a vast array of skills working together to deliver the £8.5 billion infrastructure project that will
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MP holds 'mini referendum' to determine how he will vote on assisted dying bill
One of Norfolk's MPs has asked his constituents to tell him how they want him to vote in the assisted dying bill. Rupert Lowe, Reform UK MP for Great Yarmouth, has launched an on-line poll, saying he is "handing power" to people in the town to
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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter
Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash
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Woman found dead at home hours after being escorted to hospital by police
A woman who was escorted to hospital by the police for a mental health assessment was found dead outside her home hours later, an inquest has heard. Delvine Sweeten was found unresponsive in the courtyard of her flat in Great Yarmouth in January
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Creating inspirational office environments is key to investment success
Kevin Atkins, valuations surveyor at Arnolds Keys, discusses the impact of return to office mandates on commercial property investors. Last week, supermarket chain Asda became the latest employer to demand its staff return to the office, insisting
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Awards judges say collaboration is key to sustainable success
At the inaugural East Anglia Clean & Green Awards, the Project of the Year award and the Sustainable Workplace of the Year award will celebrate local businesses that are working together to support both the environment and the community. The judges
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Opinion: Inheritance tax reforms are 'long overdue' - and could be positive for farms
Although cuts to farm inheritance tax relief have caused uproar in rural communities, these reforms could actually have positive outcomes, says Norfolk farmer and industry advisor Emily Norton. Don’t be fooled by the family farm doomsayers and
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Hospitality industry in crisis across the region after 'final straw' Budget
Hospitality businesses across the region will soon be forced to choose from an unenviable trio of options; whether to lay off staff, hike up prices, or close altogether. The Budget was a hammer blow for pub landlords and restaurant owners due to
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Sisters of murdered Norfolk woman describe their 'unimaginable pain' in full
Three women whose sister was murdered by her partner have told of their "unimaginable pain" in harrowing victim statements. The sisters of Tara Kershaw gave brave and moving testimonies after their beloved sibling was brutally murdered by Adam
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Inmate attempted to stab Norwich prison officer with scissors
A serving inmate who attempted to stab a prison officer with a small pair of scissors but cut another officer in the face has admitted unlawful wounding. Ross Macpherson, 35, had in his hand a pair of silver scissors with which he had been attempting
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Furious allotment holders bring out their pitchforks amid shock eviction notice
Fore more than a decade, allotment holders in Wymondham have nurtured everything from potatoes to purple broccoli. But the arrival of a shock eviction notice means discontent is now growing among gardeners. The five-acre site is owned by
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Calls for 'diesel levy' in bid to move towards the electrification of the Broads
Motor cruisers running on diesel could soon face higher fees to use the Norfolk Broads as part of a push to encourage hire boat firms become more environmentally friendly The Broads Authority is considering a rethink of the amount it charges rental
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What does your MP think of the controversial assisted dying bill?
Senior figures in Norfolk and Waveney have given their views on the highly controversial assisted dying bill, with opinions very much divided. The proposed law would enable terminally ill people to be helped to end their lives. The Bishop of
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Hospital apologises after teenager's tragic death - and reveals changes
Hospital bosses have apologised to the family of an autistic teenager who died of a blood clot - and revealed the changes made since her tragic death. Karolina Lipodatenko died last year having suffered from a pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) - a
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'This isn't a lot of money....' Councillors defend above-inflation pay rise
Councillors are set to be awarded a pay rise above the rate of inflation despite major financial pressures. The increase to allowances at City Hall will see some members claim an additional £550 a year to cover travel and admin costs and compensate
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The week to support Norfolk's locally-owned restaurants
For those of us for whom food is a way of life, rather than simply something you need to fuel yourself, a common dream is quitting the rat race and opening your own restaurant. Because we have enjoyed so many good times in such establishments,
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Norfolk trio to spend Christmas at sea in 3,000-mile Atlantic row
Three Norfolk adventurers are preparing for a 3,000-mile Atlantic row. Will Towning, Toby Renwick, and George Ryan, known as Team HODL, are planning to undertake the voyage in December 2025. Their mission is to raise awareness and funds for
