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Artisan jewellery shop in Fakenham hopes to restore character to the town.
Claire Howard has been making her own jewellery for nine years, and has since opened a shop in Fakenham on the 17th August 2024. She is one of a recent series of independent sellers to open in Fakenham, from hat-makers to homewares, and is
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A11 closed after emergency services called to crash
Part of the A11 was closed following a three-vehicle crash near Attleborough. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to a collision between two cars and a lorry near the Stag Roundabout at about 5.25pm. Engines from Wymondham, Thetford
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Chart-topping singer announces concert at Norfolk venue
A chart-topping singer is heading to a Norfolk venue on his upcoming UK tour. Gareth Gates will be at the King's Lynn Corn Exchange on Sunday, March 23 2025 and the show starts at 7.30pm. On his 'Love Songs from the Movies' tour, he will breathe
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Woman attacked in daylight on Marriott's Way 'thought she would be raped and killed'
A woman who was attacked and dragged into bushes on a popular walking and cycling path thought she was going to be raped and killed, a court has heard. The woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was talking to a friend on her phone
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Lunar Contact is star of the show at Fakenham
Lunar Contact, a winner at the previous Fakenham meeting, repeated the dose when taking the finale on the six-race Fakenham Residents’ Raceday on Tuesday. Callum Pritchard gave the locally-owned Lunar Contact, the 6/4 favourite, a fine ride as
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Three people taken to hospital after air ambulance attends A146 crash
Three people have been taken to hospital after an air ambulance landed at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on a major road. The incident happened on the A146 Beccles Road when two cars crashed into each other, just past the Hales roundabout.
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Thousands of farmers take rousing tax protest to streets of London
Angry farmers from Norfolk were among thousands who brought the concerns of the countryside to the heart of London, during a momentous day of public action against "crippling" inheritance tax changes. Some farmers took tractors to the protest
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Mystery over woman killed on the A47
Police have appealed for help from the public after being unable to identify a woman who died after being hit by a van on the A47. The incident happened at around 9.55pm on Sunday at the end of the westbound slipway from Saddlebow. The woman
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Gale force winds to blast Norfolk amid cold snap
The county is in for a blustery week as gale force winds are forecast across the region. According to the Met Office, gale force 9 and 10 winds will reach Norfolk on Wednesday and Saturday. Tomorrow, gusts of up to 47mph are forecast along
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Major road blocked after two-vehicle crash
A major road has been blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The incident happened on the A146 Beccles Road just past the Hales roundabout when two cars crashed into each other. Police, fire and ambulance services were all called to the scene
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Eight taken to hospital after incident at Norfolk business
Eight people had to be taken to hospital following a chemical leak at a Norfolk factory. The emergency services were called to Easy Cleaning Solutions, in Thetford, at around 8.15am on Tuesday to reports of people feeling unwell after inhaling
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Norfolk takeaway and restaurant up for major award for its chips
The owners of a chippy that turns 100 next year may have even more reason to celebrate. French's Fish Shop in Wells was started by William Thomas French in 1921 and it moved to its current Quayside location in 1925. It has stood the test of
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Jury in airfield tragedy inquest to be shown drone and dashcam footage
A jury hearing the inquest of a father-of-three killed in a high speed bike crash at a Norfolk airfield will be shown video footage of the moments leading up to the tragedy. Military veteran Martin McConnell died in July 2023 during a speed event
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Illegal e-bike seized from delivery driver in town centre
An illegally modified e-bike was seized from a delivery rider in a town centre. The vehicle was modified to be capable of speeds of up to 30mph and the delivery rider was driving it in a pedestrianised area of King's Lynn. West Norfolk Police
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Snow and ice weather warning issued across Norfolk
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Norfolk. The warning is in place for the vast majority of the county from 6pm today until 12pm tomorrow. With temperatures set to drop to -5c overnight, the forecaster
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Norfolk cancer charity announces new chief executive
A Norfolk-based cancer charity has announced its new chief executive. Big C Cancer Charity has appointed Karen Vincent to the role, and she will start in early December. The charity said Ms Vincent has "a wealth of knowledge and experience"
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Princess Anne running late to £145m bridge opening amid bad weather
A coastal town's new bridge is set to receive its royal seal of approval later than expected. Princess Anne is set to officially open the third crossing of the £145m Gull Wing Bridge in Lowestoft this afternoon. But now a spokesman for the
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Norfolk DJ scoops £17,000 competition prize
A music producer from Norfolk has scooped a cash prize as well as state-of-the-art DJ equipment worth a total of £17,000. Issac Pinto, 19, from Thetford, has won a DJ setup bundle worth £7,000 including top-of-the-line CDJ-3000 decks and a £10,000
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Man arrested after car is driven into house
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a range of offences after a car was driven into the front of a house. The incident happened at about 6.40pm yesterday in Briggs Mead, Wymondham. Police and fire crews were sent to the scene. The
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Which bridge in Norfolk is one of the most bashed in Britain?
Network Rail has revealed its annual roundup of the railway bridges in Britain most bashed by vehicles. And once again, bridges in the region feature heavily. Stuntney Road bridge in Ely topped the nationwide chart after being hit 18 times in
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Suffolk-based automation firm continues to expand with another acquisition
A Suffolk automation and manufacturing firm has welcomed a Lincolnshire-based company into its fold, in its second acquisition in two years. Beccles based PCE Automation Ltd has acquired Olmec-UK, a vision inspection and web conversion provider
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Tractor and quad bike among items stolen in night raid
Two farm vehicles were among the items taken in a night-time raid earlier this month. A tractor, quadbike, bucket loader and hedge cutter were stolen from a property in Fairstead Drove in Shouldham, near Downham Market. READ MORE: Police swoop
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Norfolk gets £15m to make buses better - but how will it be spent?
Norfolk has been handed almost £16m to improve the county's bus services - but it is not yet clear how the cash boost will be spent. Transport secretary Louise Haigh announced that Norfolk would get £15.9m and Suffolk £8.8m from an £81m pot shared
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Dog rescue charity issues warning over 'extremely dangerous' winter hazard
A local animal rehoming centre has issued a winter warning to dog owners. As temperatures start to plummet across the county, Dogs Trust Snetterton has urged owners to take extra care around their pets when using antifreeze. Commonly used
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'Make way for Pongo': Meet the Dalmatian puppy looking for his forever home
A Dalmatian puppy named after a famous Disney character is looking for his forever home after being given up for adoption. Pongo arrived at West Norfolk RSPCA after his owners experienced a change in circumstances. @westnorfolkrspca Make
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A47 crash causing 'severe' delays
Drivers experienced severe delays on the A47 this morning following a three-vehicle crash. The incident happened at approximately 8.15am on the Acle Straight just outside Acle. The road was blocked leading to "severe" delays, according to
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First snowfalls in Norfolk this winter as temperatures drop
Snow has fallen in parts of Norfolk for the first time this winter as a cold front reaches the county. There were flurries in Dereham, Fakenham and parts of west Norfolk and also Cambridgeshire with pictures showing small amounts of laying snow
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Norfolk farmers in London for mass protest against inheritance tax
Norfolk farmers have joined thousands from across the country in London today to make their voices heard against the government's "devastating" inheritance tax raid. Chancellor Rachel Reeves sparked fury among farming communities by announcing
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Recalling the tragedy of the Lady Jane plane crash in Norwich
It was 80 years ago when people in Norwich watched in horror as an American Liberator named Lady Jane hit the top of a church and then crashed into the old Corporation Depot killing the nine-man crew. No-one will ever know just how many lives the
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Suranne Jones: 'I feel grounded in Norfolk'
'I love the way the weather changes. I love it when it's sunny, but I also love it when it's freezing,' says Suranne Jones. 'I love the cliffs.' Like many people, the actor has fallen hard for the charms of the Norfolk coast, its wild, untamed beauty
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Man denies sexually assaulting woman in Norwich city centre
A man is to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Norwich. Matthew Burgess, 59, was charged with sexual assault against the woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, in the city centre. He was also charged with stalking
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Mystery surrounds death of physiotherapist after body is discovered inside house
Mystery surrounds the death of a physiotherapist whose body was found at her home. Barbara O’Hanlon was declared dead inside her property on Cley Road, Swaffham, on May 15. Speaking at an inquest opening at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, senior
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Labour MP breaks ranks to challenge government's assurances to farmers
A Norfolk Labour MP has broken party ranks to cast doubt on the government's assurances to farmers, ahead of a major protest in London today. Terry Jermy, Labour MP for South West Norfolk, questioned the "accuracy" of figures being used to justify
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Woman who survived cardiac arrest backs Christmas campaign
A woman who survived a cardiac arrest has backed a Christmas campaign for the charity that helped save her life. Ruth Baron, 53, from Norfolk, was attended to by the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) after suffering a cardiac arrest at her home
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Norfolk social work team named overall winners at national awards
A "remarkable" Norfolk social work team has been named as the overall social workers of the year at a national awards event. The People From Abroad Team, from Norfolk County Council, were crowned the "winners of winners" at the annual Social Worker
