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Delays in market town clear after crash on major road
Traffic was delayed in a market town due to a crash along a major route. The collision on the A146 in Loddon was reported just after 6pm and happened at the junction with High Bungay Road. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved
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Rare 17th century Star Atlas set to go on display in Norfolk
One of the finest star atlases from the 1600s will go on display at a stately home in Norfolk following months of conservation work. The atlas is from the Golden Age of Dutch map-making and will be showcased for the first time at the National
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Anyone look familiar? CCTV appeal after £3,000 clothing shop theft
Police have released CCTV images of four people after over £3,000 worth of clothing was stolen from a village shop in Norfolk. The incident happened on October 30 at a clothing shop on Stalham Road, Hoveton, at 4.50pm. Thieves were captured on
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Line-up announced for concert at estate with 'more tracks than ever'
The line-up has been announced for a major Norfolk concert and there will be "more tracks than ever". Classic Ibiza returns to the National Trust's Blickling Estate, near Aylsham, on Saturday, August 2 2025. The organisers are promising an
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Britain's 'poshest village' to attract more Londoners after naming in holiday guide
Norfolk's poshest village is set to attract even more Londoners after a national newspaper has named it among the best for a weekend trip. Burnham Market has been dubbed various different titles but its nickname "Chelsea-on-sea" may be cemented
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'A labour of love' - Spa retreat with hot tub lodges opens at farm
Relax and unwind at a new spa nestled in the Norfolk countryside, with overnight stays also available. Orchard Spa Retreat has just opened along Raveningham Road in Gillingham, near Beccles, and it is run by husband-and-wife team Andrew and Laura
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Fire crews investigate 'really strong' gas smell in seaside town
Fire crews have investigated a "really strong" gas smell in a seaside town. The incident happened this morning at about 11am in Plumtrees, Lowestoft after locals took to social media to report a "very bad" odour in the air. An eyewitness reported
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Return of bird flu is a timely warning for East Anglia's poultry farms
New cases of bird flu in Yorkshire and Cornwall have served as a "timely" warning for East Anglia's poultry sector to be on their guard against the devastating virus. Defra has confirmed two different strains of highly-pathogenic avian influenza
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Budding artists! Design the EDP Christmas card and win a £100 gift card
The Eastern Daily Press is inviting children to design its 2024 Christmas card. The winning design will receive a £100 Smyths Toys gift card. All children are encouraged to get creative, with designs accepted in both hand-drawn and computer-generated
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Norfolk murder trial jury told man was kicked with 'severe' force
Multiple fractures a man suffered in his nose after being kicked before he later died showed he was kicked with "severe" force, according to a pathologist. Nigel Mazs, 59, had been smoking drugs with friends in the communal area of Malakoff Close
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Man dies of his injuries after falling from ladder
A maintenance engineer died after sustaining serious injuries during a fall from a ladder, a court has heard. Christopher Cooke, of Moorhouse Close in Reepham, was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital following the incident. The 75-year-old
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7 festive trains to ride in Norfolk this Christmas
Get into the festive spirit and enjoy a magical trip on these Christmas-themed Norfolk trains. All aboard The Polar Express (Image: MNR) 1. The Polar Express Train Ride Where: Mid-Norfolk Railway, Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF When
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People injured and major road closed after four-vehicle crash
People have been injured following a four-vehicle crash on a major road. The incident happened on the A1067 Fakenham Road at its junction with Well Lane and Lime Kiln Road in the village of Sparham. Police, fire and ambulance services are currently
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Campaigners battle against closure of care home rated 'good'
Campaigners have called for a u-turn over the impending closure of a care home, which is earmarked for the axe despite being rated good by watchdogs. Families with loved ones in Burman House, in Terrington St John, between King's Lynn and Wisbech
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Inquest opened after body of Norwich man discovered at historic city landmark
An inquest has been opened after a vending machine operative was found dead near a historic Norwich landmark. The body of Robin Carway, 39, was discovered in woodland adjacent to Kett’s Heights on November 7. Mr Carway, who was married and
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Warning of possible 'rise in deaths' as week-long cold weather alert issued
People in Norfolk are being warned of a possible "rise in deaths" among the vulnerable as a cold weather alert is issued for the region. The alert is in effect from 10am today until 6pm on Saturday as temperatures in the county are set to plummet
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Attempted robbery in seaside town sparks police search
A man is on the run after an attempted robbery in a seaside town. The incident happened in London Road South, Lowestoft, between 12.45am and 1am on November 2 when a male suspect tried to steal someone's phone and wallet. He then escaped empty-handed
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Road through seaside village to close for £85k works
A road through a seaside village will close for £84,600 resurfacing works. Mundesley's High Street will be blocked for five days from Monday, November 25. During the closure, the road's old and damaged surface will be removed and replaced with
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Norfolk's 'devastating' flooding to be debated in parliament
Flooding is causing businesses to lose hundreds of thousands of pounds and be forced to make job cuts, an MP has said. According to Steffan Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, one business lost £140,000 as a direct result of last winter's prolonged
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Norfolk hailed as a trending destination for families this winter
Norfolk is one of the top trending winter destinations for families, according to Airbnb. The holiday site has revealed where most people are choosing to stay in the UK this winter. Norfolk featured on the list alongside other countryside locations
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'Intimate' bistro with locally sourced menu to open doors this month
An "intimate" bistro with "a real buzz" will be launching in Suffolk this month. Source Bistro is set to open its doors in Earsham Street, Bungay, in late November. Chef-owner Harvey Thompson is currently busy completing refurbishments and
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Flood warning for Norfolk Broads with string of alerts issued
The Norfolk Broads has been placed on flood alert with a string of warnings issued. The Environment Agency has issued three alerts along the waterways this morning, after river levels rose as a result of strong winds and high tides over the weekend
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Water tank worth half a million pounds being installed in Norfolk village
A water storage tank worth more than half a million pounds is being installed in north Norfolk. The tank will be sealed and placed underground off Water Lane in West Runton, near Sheringham by Anglian Water. It will be able to hold up to 464,000
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The Norfolk estate that is a hotspot for celebrities
An estate in the Norfolk countryside, known for hosting major art exhibitions and a music festival, is a celebrity hotspot. Houghton Hall, located between Fakenham and King's Lynn, was constructed in the 1720s for Britain's first Prime Minister
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Investigations continue into death of well-known Norfolk estate's PA aged 34
An investigation is continuing into the death of Norwich woman Madelaine Coutinho, who died at home aged 34. Ms Coutinho worked as a PA and farm administrator for the Crown Point Estate, which is owned by the Colman family. She died at her
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Tourist centre branded 'unfortunate luxury' as bid to close it gathers momentum
A tourist centre in a holiday hotspot has been branded an "unfortunate luxury" as a bid to shut it down gained support from senior councillors. Members of North Norfolk District Council's overview and scrutiny committee have agreed the North Norfolk
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Grammy award-winning duo announced for Latitude 2025
An award-winning electronic music duo will perform at Latitude 2025. Basement Jaxx will close the Obelisk stage on Friday night of the festival, which is being held at Henham Park in Suffolk from July 24 to 27. The Where's Your Head At? and
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String of crashes on icy Norfolk roads
There have been several crashes on Norfolk roads this morning, with collisions in Norwich, Reepham and Thorpe Market. The icy road conditions may be an important factor at fault. Police were called at 7.45am following reports of a single car that
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Norfolk stately home named among Britain's best thanks to ghoulish connection
A Norfolk stately home has been named among the best in Britain thanks to its ghoulish connection to Anne Boleyn. Blickling Hall gained a place on The Telegraph's list of Britain's 15 greatest stately homes. With their experts considering
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RAF base issues warning ahead of night flights
An RAF base home to some of the most modern stealth fighters has issued a warning as it undertakes training exercises over Norfolk. Pilots from RAF Marham near Swaffham will begin night-time flying training today (November 18). The exercises
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Controversial plans for travellers' site in village back on the agenda
Controversial plans for a travellers' site in a tiny village are back on the agenda. West Norfolk Council rejected proposals for 10 mobile homes and caravan pitches on land at West Dereham, near Downham Market, in March. It came after 120 locals
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Dogs can meet 'Santa Paws' at new festive event
A new festive event for you and your pooch is launching at a popular attraction later this month. Wroxham Barns will host a 'Santa Paws' grotto so your four-legged pals can meet St Nick. Visitors can also browse across 16 independent pop-up
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Families on the march to save village primary school
Families went on the march as they battle to save their village primary school. The trust which runs Brancaster Church of England Primary Academy said it still intends to press ahead and merge it with a school five miles away in Docking, despite
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Go-ahead for seven new homes in Norfolk village despite objections
Plans for seven new homes in a Norfolk village have been given the nod despite objections. A developer named as J Mallott in council planning papers has been given outline planning permission to build on land at Terrington St John, near King's
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Plummeting incomes illustrate 'stark' realities of farm finances
Plummeting farm incomes across several key sectors have illustrated the "stark" financial situation facing food producers, warned industry leaders. Farmers across the country have grappled with high input costs and lower commodity prices in the
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Record number of prosecutions against stalkers who ‘devastate lives of victims’
The number of prosecutions against stalking crimes in Norfolk reached a record high last year, new figures show. It comes as the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) called on police forces to take urgent action to improve the way they
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A47 closed for more than four hours after serious crash
A major road was closed for several hours following a serious crash. The collision happened on Sunday at about 11pm on the A47 between the A17 Pullover roundabout and the A10 Hardwick roundabout, outside King's Lynn. The #A47 is now OPEN in
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Many health niggles can be sorted fairly easily if we put our minds to it
There are plenty of bonuses about growing older but whoever first said, “ageing isn’t for the faint-hearted” did have a point. There are lots of health niggles and irritations, aren’t there? And some of them are hard to ignore. So, I thought
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National road satisfaction survey puts Norfolk at TOP of the table
Norfolk has been ranked top of 28 similar councils in a national independent survey that asked the public to rate their satisfaction with roads and transport. For the second year in a row, Norfolk County Council had the highest satisfaction rate
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Budget gap at County Hall could trigger higher council tax, warns deputy leader
The deputy leader of Norfolk County Council has warned people might have to shoulder higher council tax increases next year because of the financial pressures facing the authority. Andrew Jamieson, also cabinet member for finance at Conservative-controlled
