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Police launch investigation after car damaged in Suffolk village

Police launch investigation after car damaged in Suffolk village

Suffolk Police are investigating after a car was damaged in Worlingham, near Beccles.

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Victoria Humphrey

Carrow Road closed this week (but don't worry Canary fans, it's not the stadium!)

Carrow Road closed this week (but don't worry Canary fans, it's not the stadium!)

Carrow Road - the street, not the stadium - has closed this week for subsidence repairs.

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Liam Soanes

Norfolk firefighters helping to tackle huge blaze 160 miles away

Norfolk firefighters helping to tackle huge blaze 160 miles away

Firefighters from Norfolk have been helping colleagues in the Peak District as they tackle a huge wildfire.

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Liam Soanes

Disruption as road closure set to trigger eight-mile diversion

Disruption as road closure set to trigger eight-mile diversion

Motorists are being warned of significant disruption during a temporary closure of Norton Road, Loddon, while CityFibre installs new fibre network...

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Victoria Humphrey

Man, 33, dies after being hit by lorry on A47

Man, 33, dies after being hit by lorry on A47

A 33-year-old man died after being struck by a lorry on the A47 near Norwich, a court has heard.

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Nelson Walker

Police hunting wanted man who may have travelled to Norfolk coast

Police hunting wanted man who may have travelled to Norfolk coast

Police are hunting for a wanted man who they believe may have travelled to the Norfolk coast.

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Liam Soanes

Council's probe into city's most dangerous kerb costing thousands of pounds

Council's probe into city's most dangerous kerb costing thousands of pounds

Norfolk County Council is still investigating what can be done to make the city's most dangerous kerb safer.

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Danielle Champ

Dead whale hauled off Norfolk beach four days after washing ashore

Dead whale hauled off Norfolk beach four days after washing ashore

A dead whale that could weigh up to 20,000 pounds has been removed using a trailer after washing up on a Norfolk beach.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Car seized after driver caught speeding down A11

Car seized after driver caught speeding down A11

A car has been seized after a driver was caught going more than 20mph over the speed limit down a major road.

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Iona Goodall

Composer’s plans to revive ‘at-risk’ 17th-century tavern given go-ahead

Composer’s plans to revive ‘at-risk’ 17th-century tavern given go-ahead

Plans by a composer to bring an “at-risk” former tavern back from the brink have been given the green light.

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Liam Soanes

Children's mental health project wins national acclaim

Children's mental health project wins national acclaim

A project supporting children and young people's mental health has received international recognition.

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Sophie Skyring

5 huge retailers with Norfolk stores that have gone into administration

5 huge retailers with Norfolk stores that have gone into administration

It has been a tough year for the high street, with several retailers entering administration and others announcing widespread store closures.

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Liam Soanes

Norfolk pier set for new beer garden in major revamp

Norfolk pier set for new beer garden in major revamp

A Norfolk pier is set to open a new beer garden as part of a major £2.2m revamp.

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Daniel Hickey

Yacht loses all power off coast after fire

Yacht loses all power off coast after fire

A 33ft yacht sparked an emergency response after losing all power off the coast following a small fire on board.

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Mark Boggis

Former library sells for well above £125,000 guide price at auction

Former library sells for well above £125,000 guide price at auction

A former library that served the community for nearly 60 years has sold at auction for more than £193,000.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Relief as missing notebook at popular coastal spot is found

Relief as missing notebook at popular coastal spot is found

A much-loved community project at one of Sheringham’s best-known beauty spots sparked concern this week – before a happy discovery brought relief...

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Holly Clement

Affordable homes get the nod in village despite more than 50 objections

Affordable homes get the nod in village despite more than 50 objections

Five new affordable homes have been given the go-ahead in a rural village despite a slew of objections.

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Chris Bishop

Man snared by paedophile hunters spared jail

Man snared by paedophile hunters spared jail

A man attempted to get a teenage girl to send him naked images of herself, telling her she could make money, a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

City centre road closing for works this weekend

City centre road closing for works this weekend

A city centre road is set to close this weekend for maintenance works.

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Iona Goodall

Pub restaurant chain to shut down only branch in town amid major shake-up

Pub restaurant chain to shut down only branch in town amid major shake-up

A pub restaurant chain will shut its Lowestoft branch as part of a major shake-up.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Restaurant chain to shut all Norfolk sites and end 45-year history

Restaurant chain to shut all Norfolk sites and end 45-year history

A pub restaurant chain is to shut all of sites in the county as part of cost-cutting measures.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Car on its roof causes road down to beach to close

Car on its roof causes road down to beach to close

A car on its roof has reportedly caused a road heading down to the sea to close.

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Liam Soanes

Pick-your-own dahlia field opening in Norfolk this weekend

Pick-your-own dahlia field opening in Norfolk this weekend

A pick-your-own dahlia field designed to feel like a "secret garden" is opening to the public this weekend.

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Hallie Taylor

Three Norfolk holiday parks hailed among UK’s best in TripAdvisor award

Three Norfolk holiday parks hailed among UK’s best in TripAdvisor award

Three Norfolk holiday parks have been named among the best in the UK.

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Hallie Taylor

Police continue to investigate after £260,000 worth of cannabis plants seized

Police continue to investigate after £260,000 worth of cannabis plants seized

Police are continuing to investigate after approximately £260,000 worth of cannabis plants were seized in a Norfolk seaside town.

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Nelson Walker

New Padel courts set to serve up a treat in town

New Padel courts set to serve up a treat in town

New padel courts look set to be introduced on the grounds of a coastal college after plans were approved.

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Mark Boggis

Teen caught with huge Rambo knife weeks after jail release for a face stabbing attack

Teen caught with huge Rambo knife weeks after jail release for a face stabbing attack

A teenager jailed for stabbing a man in the face was found to be armed with a Rambo knife just weeks after his prison release.

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Simon Parkin

Hope that 'lifeline' community hub could reopen after charity collapse

Hope that 'lifeline' community hub could reopen after charity collapse

A community hub could reopen in a seaside town following the sudden collapse of a regional charity.

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Mark Boggis

First Bus could axe controversial ticket inspectors

First Bus could axe controversial ticket inspectors

Norwich's biggest bus company could scrap its controversial ticket inspectors as it confirms their jobs are at risk.

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Jack Warren

Flats set for city centre above Mexican takeaway restaurant

Flats set for city centre above Mexican takeaway restaurant

Floors above a Mexican takeaway restaurant will be converted into flats despite concerns raised about the smell from the business.

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Danielle Champ

Opening date announced for new 66-bed care home with dementia provision

Opening date announced for new 66-bed care home with dementia provision

A new care home for the elderly, including those living with dementia, has announced its opening date.

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Liam Soanes

Council set to sell slither of vacant land near city centre

Council set to sell slither of vacant land near city centre

Norwich City Council is planning to sell a slither of vacant land near the centre which was previously earmarked for housing.

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Ben Robinson

Former beauty salon to be converted into shop and flat as plans approved

Former beauty salon to be converted into shop and flat as plans approved

A former market town beauty salon is set to be converted into a shop and flat after plans were approved.

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Matthew Senior

Meet the record shop owner who's love for music has kept him in business for 40 years

Meet the record shop owner who's love for music has kept him in business for 40 years

A music lover with a huge collection of classic vinyls is celebrating 40 years of running his city centre record store.

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Danielle Champ

Fresh scandal for police over hours of footage recorded on camera seized from woman

Fresh scandal for police over hours of footage recorded on camera seized from woman

Norfolk Constabulary is facing a fresh scandal after officers were recorded discussing a visit to a brothel and boasting about illegally stopping and...

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Henry Durand

Volunteers erase 'woke' graffiti which has caused locals 'so much hurt'

Volunteers erase 'woke' graffiti which has caused locals 'so much hurt'

Community volunteers have started to clean up graffiti which has frustrated locals for months.

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Victoria Humphrey

Champion of Norwich's built heritage and passionate naturalist dies aged 92

Champion of Norwich's built heritage and passionate naturalist dies aged 92

A champion of Norwich's built heritage and passionate naturalist has died at the age of 92.

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Chris Bishop

Dog park eyes expansion with new adventure attraction plans

Dog park eyes expansion with new adventure attraction plans

Dog owners could soon have an adventure park to explore if plans to extend a canine attraction are approved.

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Victoria Humphrey

Black Shuck pop-up shop returns with new merch, tattoos, and parade fun

Black Shuck pop-up shop returns with new merch, tattoos, and parade fun

A pop-up shop offering folklore merchandise is returning this summer as part of an annual festival.

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Victoria Humphrey

More roadworks on the way in latest in string of town closures

More roadworks on the way in latest in string of town closures

A market town road will shut this week in the latest closure to affect motorists in the area.

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Matthew Senior

Headteacher, 57, dies in hospital after delay in getting 'critical medication'

Headteacher, 57, dies in hospital after delay in getting 'critical medication'

A retired headteacher who died after being hospitalised did not have access to “critical medication” while fighting an illness, a court has heard.

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Nelson Walker

'High-quality' and 'sustainable' self-build home bid launched for village

'High-quality' and 'sustainable' self-build home bid launched for village

A planning bid has been launched by a couple for a 'high-quality' and 'sustainable' self-build home.

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Matthew Senior

Charity watchdog called in over city's puppet theatre

Charity watchdog called in over city's puppet theatre

The charity commission has been called in to investigate an incident involving the Norwich Puppet Theatre.

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Danielle Champ

Musical comedy show opens on stage in Norfolk for first time

Musical comedy show opens on stage in Norfolk for first time

A new comedy musical is arriving on stage for the first time in Norfolk.

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Sophie Skyring

Students get taste of life in Greece during week-long Mediterranean adventure

Students get taste of life in Greece during week-long Mediterranean adventure

A week-long Mediterranean adventure gave students from King's Lynn a taste of life in Greece.

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Sophie Skyring

Norfolk fundraiser awarded for 'truly inspiring' efforts helping others

Norfolk fundraiser awarded for 'truly inspiring' efforts helping others

A fundraiser from King’s Lynn has been awarded a British Citizen Award.

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Sophie Skyring

Stalker bombarded ex with 800 calls and suicide threats during seven month campaign

Stalker bombarded ex with 800 calls and suicide threats during seven month campaign

A stalker bombarded a former girlfriend with hundreds of calls and chilling messages in which he threatened to kill himself.

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Simon Parkin