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Made in Norfolk... The wooden boat setting sail to thrill sailors around the coast

Made in Norfolk... The wooden boat setting sail to thrill sailors around the coast

Born of an idea that came in on the sea breeze, she comes to life as she skims the sea.

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By Chris Bishop

Bird's-eye view photographs show major changes taking shape on Norfolk's A47

Bird's-eye view photographs show major changes taking shape on Norfolk's A47

The huge changes taking shape - and affecting drivers - as A47 dualling work takes place in Norfolk are captured in these bird's-eye view photographs.

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Dan Grimmer

Norwich named among best cities for independent coffee shops

Norwich named among best cities for independent coffee shops

Norwich has been named as one of the best cities for independent coffee shops in the country.

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Ben Fieldhouse

All you need to know as car and motorbike festival gears up to return to seafront

All you need to know as car and motorbike festival gears up to return to seafront

An action-packed weekend with jaw-dropping stunts and classic cars will be returning to the Norfolk coast next week.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Farmers urged to 'think like businesses' to overcome profitability crisis

Farmers urged to 'think like businesses' to overcome profitability crisis

Waning profitability has underlined the urgent need for farmers to "think like businesses" and develop robust new strategies, says a leading Norfolk...

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Chris Hill

Leisure centre closed as emergency services attend incident

Leisure centre closed as emergency services attend incident

A leisure centre has been forced to close with witnesses reporting emergency services on the scene.

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Paris Maben-Hume

Aesthetics and skincare clinic 'among first in Norfolk' to roll out membership

Aesthetics and skincare clinic 'among first in Norfolk' to roll out membership

An aesthetics and skincare clinic in Norwich has launched a new membership scheme aimed at people who want to build regular treatments into everyday...

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Faye Minton

Royal Norfolk Show to host 'triple crown' of cattle competitions for the first time

Royal Norfolk Show to host 'triple crown' of cattle competitions for the first time

This summer's Royal Norfolk Show celebrates a "triple crown" by hosting three national cattle competitions for the first time - illustrating its...

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Chris Hill

Gorillas in the mist - meet the Norfolk man getting up close to silverbacks

Gorillas in the mist - meet the Norfolk man getting up close to silverbacks

Silverback gorillas are one of the most majestic sights in nature - and also one of the most mysterious.

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Holly clement

Why to visit the Norfolk town trying to become a top tourist spot like Bath and York

Why to visit the Norfolk town trying to become a top tourist spot like Bath and York

King’s Lynn is a town with a past that refuses to stay in the past.

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Faye Minton

Crumbling Norfolk hospital needs temporary building for new round of safety work

Crumbling Norfolk hospital needs temporary building for new round of safety work

A crumbling Norfolk hospital needs a new temporary building so some of its services can be moved for a new round of safety work.

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By Chris Bishop

Festival in memory of young man who died with rare form of dementia

Festival in memory of young man who died with rare form of dementia

A music festival will take place in memory of a young man who died with a rare form of dementia.

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Matthew Senior

Part of town home to be converted in to dog grooming salon

Part of town home to be converted in to dog grooming salon

Part of a market town home will be transformed to provide space for a dog grooming salon.

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Matthew Senior

Green light for luxury village glamping site

Green light for luxury village glamping site

Plans to repurpose a disused tennis court and a garden into a luxury glamping site have been approved.

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Victoria Humphrey

Part of village hall could be demolished and rebuilt to 'futureproof' its use

Part of village hall could be demolished and rebuilt to 'futureproof' its use

Part of a village hall could be demolished and rebuilt, provided plans get the go-ahead.

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Mark Boggis

Town council makes raft of decisions including £15k investment and soap box derby

Town council makes raft of decisions including £15k investment and soap box derby

A £15k funding boost for play area improvements is one of the raft of new decisions announced following a full town council meeting.

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Victoria Humphrey

Crumbling 300-year-old Norfolk pub saved from collapse – and owner now faces the bill

Crumbling 300-year-old Norfolk pub saved from collapse – and owner now faces the bill

A council has been forced to carry out emergency works to stop a crumbling 300-year-old pub from collapsing – and is now taking the owner to court...

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Henry Durand

Bowthorpe woman awarded British Empire Medal

Bowthorpe woman awarded British Empire Medal

A woman from Bowthorpe has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to the community.

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Jack Warren

Trouble at mill... Officials won't let woman move into her dream home

Trouble at mill... Officials won't let woman move into her dream home

When it comes to moving into her dream home, Kathy McIntyre is certainly being put through the mill.

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By Chris Bishop

LEGO lover is raffling off two sets to help retore city landmark

LEGO lover is raffling off two sets to help retore city landmark

A passionate LEGO collector has teamed up with a city landmark to give away two new sets of the building blocks to a lucky winner.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Details of major city centre redevelopment revealed

Details of major city centre redevelopment revealed

Details of a major redevelopment project in the city centre have been revealed.

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Jack Warren

Man claims seized cash is not linked to kilos of cocaine sent from post offices

Man claims seized cash is not linked to kilos of cocaine sent from post offices

Police are seeking to seize more than £15,000 said to be linked to criminals distributing 20 kilos of cocaine through post offices in Norfolk.

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Simon Parkin

Norfolk's champion farm thrives on teamwork, data and efficiency

Norfolk's champion farm thrives on teamwork, data and efficiency

A forward-looking team focused on optimising resources and grasping new opportunities has helped a historic farming estate become crowned the best in...

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Chris Hill

Runner who took part in first parkrun says he did not foresee its global success

Runner who took part in first parkrun says he did not foresee its global success

A Norfolk runner who took part in the first ever parkrun said he had not foreseen its worldwide popularity as it hits a major milestone.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Former city tip could be given new lease of life

Former city tip could be given new lease of life

A bid to repurpose a former recycling plant has been lodged with the council.

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Jack Warren

Landlord dies after cocaine use triggered heart to stop, court told

Landlord dies after cocaine use triggered heart to stop, court told

A pub landlord described as “the best boss ever” died after cocaine he had taken triggered a fatal heart rhythm disturbance, an inquest heard.

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Kelly Strange

30 years of Carrow Road hurt... then a banning order for pitch invading Ipswich fan

30 years of Carrow Road hurt... then a banning order for pitch invading Ipswich fan

An Ipswich Town fan who had failed to see his team win at Carrow Road for 17 games has been banned from football matches after running on the pitch...

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Simon Parkin

Locals warn 100-year-old bridge will not cope with traffic from new 188-home estate

Locals warn 100-year-old bridge will not cope with traffic from new 188-home estate

Locals have warned a 100-year-old Norfolk bridge will not be able to cope if traffic increases as a result of more houses being built nearby.

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Ben Robinson

Norfolk council agrees to spend £250,000 to fight local government shake-up

Norfolk council agrees to spend £250,000 to fight local government shake-up

A Norfolk council has agreed to spend £250,000 on lawyers to fight the decision to abolish the county’s current local authorities.

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Ben Robinson

Nesting birds halt council's redevelopment of derelict home

Nesting birds halt council's redevelopment of derelict home

Nesting birds have held up the renovation of a derelict council-owned property that will eventually be used for temporary housing.

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Ben Robinson

Developers ditch pledges for more than 100 affordable homes as costs soar

Developers ditch pledges for more than 100 affordable homes as costs soar

Councillors are warning of a slowdown in the number of affordable homes being built in Norfolk as growing numbers of developers ditch commitments to...

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Ben Robinson

Distinctive pub up for sale for the first time in 40 years

Distinctive pub up for sale for the first time in 40 years

A country pub has been put up for sale for the first time in more than 40 years.

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Jack Warren

Exhibition of more than 600 artworks by children to open at Norwich Cathedral

Exhibition of more than 600 artworks by children to open at Norwich Cathedral

An exhibition featuring more than 600 artworks by Norfolk primary schoolchildren is set to open.

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Sophie Skyring

Students bring classroom learning to life during London trip

Students bring classroom learning to life during London trip

Pupils brought their classroom learning to life during a hands-on trip to the capital.

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Sophie Skyring

King's Birthday Honours 2026: The Norfolk people on the list

King's Birthday Honours 2026: The Norfolk people on the list

A community stalwart, a man who helped get more than 5,000 affordable homes built and a former international rugby player are among Norfolk people...

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Dan Grimmer

Schoolboy, 14, headed up 'family business' drug operation for girlfriend's family

Schoolboy, 14, headed up 'family business' drug operation for girlfriend's family

A 14-year-old schoolboy headed up a family-run drug dealing business involving his girlfriend and her relatives.

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Peter Walsh

Norfolk cottage once owned by Nobel prize winner goes on sale

Norfolk cottage once owned by Nobel prize winner goes on sale

A cottage with an interesting history that dates back to the early 18th century is on the market for £585,000.

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Nicola Warren

Last chance to be a part of The Story with 100 Endings

Last chance to be a part of The Story with 100 Endings

Budding writers have until the end of next week to enter our story competition for a chance to be included in a special keepsake magazine.

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Sophie Stainthorpe

Pair drowned after car overturned into water-filled ditch, court told

Pair drowned after car overturned into water-filled ditch, court told

The loved ones of a woman who drowned after the car she was travelling in overturned and crashed into a water-filled ditch have spoken of their shock.

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Nelson Walker

Man stabbed ex-partner three times in 'prolonged' drunken attack

Man stabbed ex-partner three times in 'prolonged' drunken attack

A drunk 64-year-old Suffolk man who stabbed his former partner three times with a knife has been jailed for four years and three months.

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By Jane Hunt

Have you seen this wanted teen?

Have you seen this wanted teen?

Police are hunting for a wanted teenager.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg