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School children help redesign town centre with video game

School children help redesign town centre with video game

Secondary school pupils are helping to redesign their town using the computer game Minecraft.

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Iona Goodall

Man loses planning fight to build 'incongruous' housing development in village

Man loses planning fight to build 'incongruous' housing development in village

A man has lost a planning fight to build a new housing development after the proposals were refused.

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Matthew Senior

Gallery - 20 photos that sum up the joy of Norwich Pride 2026

Gallery - 20 photos that sum up the joy of Norwich Pride 2026

Norwich Pride is always a display of colour, and this year was no different.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Three crews battle late night forest fire at side of major road

Three crews battle late night forest fire at side of major road

Three fire crews battled a forest fire overnight at the side of a major road.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Can you name these Norfolk landmarks close-up?

Can you name these Norfolk landmarks close-up?

Norfolk is often described as a county of big skies and varied landscapes.

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Liam Soanes

Parents hit out at council as children face 'highly hazardous' walk to school

Parents hit out at council as children face 'highly hazardous' walk to school

Parents in a Norfolk village have hit out at the county council saying their children face a "highly hazardous" walk to school.

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Matthew Senior

New manager hoping to renew reputation of Golden Triangle takeaway

New manager hoping to renew reputation of Golden Triangle takeaway

A takeaway that has been closed for weeks is opening under a new manager who is determined to transform its hygiene reputation.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Park pavilion set for revamp as plans approved

Park pavilion set for revamp as plans approved

A bid to revamp part of a park pavilion has been given the green light by City Hall.

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Jack Warren

Inquest date confirmed for powerboat driver killed in high-speed crash

Inquest date confirmed for powerboat driver killed in high-speed crash

An inquest into the death of a powerboat driver who was killed in a high speed crash while racing on Oulton Broad is due to take place later this...

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Mark Boggis

Neighbours hit out at revised plans to replace chippie with Co-op and flats

Neighbours hit out at revised plans to replace chippie with Co-op and flats

Neighbours living near a fish and chip shop earmarked to be turned into a supermarket and flats have hit back at developers over revised designs.

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Danielle Champ

Barn down remote rural track can be turned into two new homes

Barn down remote rural track can be turned into two new homes

A rundown barn off a remote rural track is set to be turned into two new homes.

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Chris Bishop

Fresh plans unveiled as decade-long sports hub dream edges closer

Fresh plans unveiled as decade-long sports hub dream edges closer

A long-awaited multi-million-pound sports complex has moved a step closer after trustees submitted fresh planning documents to clear hurdles before...

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Victoria Humphrey

Go-ahead to extend house in Nelson's village despite fears for landscape

Go-ahead to extend house in Nelson's village despite fears for landscape

Plans to extend a house in Nelson's Norfolk village have been given the go-ahead despite fears it will "dominate" the landscape.

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Chris Bishop

Flat to be created above barbershop

Flat to be created above barbershop

A man's plans to turn the first floor above his barbershop into a flat have been given the council's seal of approval.

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Danielle Champ

Irish pub owner looks to secure resident DJ after 'crazy busy' launch

Irish pub owner looks to secure resident DJ after 'crazy busy' launch

The owner of a popular Irish pub is looking to secure a permanent DJ at the site after a successful launch.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Appeal for people to support those going through 'one of life's most difficult days'

Appeal for people to support those going through 'one of life's most difficult days'

It can be one of the hardest times for a family following the unexpected loss of a loved one.

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Kelly Strange

Developer reveals it is storing asbestos in crates near homes in city outskirts

Developer reveals it is storing asbestos in crates near homes in city outskirts

Asbestos is being stored in shipping containers on a patch of land near homes in Sprowston, the site's owner revealed.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Is this Norfolk’s most underrated seaside town?

Is this Norfolk’s most underrated seaside town?

People often sing the praises of north Norfolk's coastal towns including Cromer and Sheringham, but there is one that is arguably underrated with just...

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Iona Goodall

Why a woman from Norfolk calls elderly people every week

Why a woman from Norfolk calls elderly people every week

A woman from Norfolk has been offering weekly friendship and support through Age UK Norfolk’s Telephone Befriending service for more than a decade.

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Sophie Skyring

Man stole £6,000 from vulnerable uncle to fund cocaine habit

Man stole £6,000 from vulnerable uncle to fund cocaine habit

A man stole £6,000 from his vulnerable uncle to fund his addiction to cocaine, a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

David Byrne 'Once in a Lifetime' performance on first night of Latitude Festival

David Byrne 'Once in a Lifetime' performance on first night of Latitude Festival

Friday marked the beginning of the 20th anniversary of Latitude Festival in Henham Park.

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Katie Drake

Former care home with indoor swimming pool set to go under the hammer

Former care home with indoor swimming pool set to go under the hammer

A town's former care home with the addition of an indoor swimming pool is set to go under the hammer later this month.

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Hallie Taylor

Carer found dead by colleague after missing shift, court told

Carer found dead by colleague after missing shift, court told

A care worker was found dead at his home after concerned colleagues went to check on him when he failed to arrive for work, a court has heard.

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Kelly Strange

Grade II-listed WW2 turrets near village's new housing estate opened up to visitors

Grade II-listed WW2 turrets near village's new housing estate opened up to visitors

Visitors can now see rare remains from the Second World War via a path which has been built to serve a new housing estate.

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Chris Bishop

Tickets launch for new food festival with 100 free activities

Tickets launch for new food festival with 100 free activities

Tickets are now on sale for a new food and entertainment festival.

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Paris Maben-Hume

Norfolk teenager goes straight from GCSEs to national finalist in hairdressing awards

Norfolk teenager goes straight from GCSEs to national finalist in hairdressing awards

A Norfolk teenager has gone straight from sitting GCSEs to being a national finalist in the world of hairdressing.

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Hallie Taylor

Dad spends £17k turning car into Lightning McQueen

Dad spends £17k turning car into Lightning McQueen

A dad from Norfolk has spent almost £17,000 transforming a Chevrolet Camaro into Lightning McQueen -after getting the idea from a boozy night out.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Main road closing for works costing £194,000

Main road closing for works costing £194,000

A main road is being closed for maintenance works costing £194,000.

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Iona Goodall

No u-turn over scrapped scheme which let councillors spend money on road projects

No u-turn over scrapped scheme which let councillors spend money on road projects

A call for a rethink over the scrapping of a scheme which allowed Norfolk councillors to spend up to £11,000 a year on highways projects has been...

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Dan Grimmer

Why people keep coming back to Norfolk's east coast (and it's not just the beach)

Why people keep coming back to Norfolk's east coast (and it's not just the beach)

It is fair to say Norfolk's east coast offers big‑hearted, old‑school seaside fun that doesn’t break the bank.

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Ben Fieldhouse

5 'gorgeous' Norfolk beaches that have been named best for summer 2026

5 'gorgeous' Norfolk beaches that have been named best for summer 2026

Norfolk has no shortage of beaches perfect for soaking up the sun.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Village's first shop for 35 years moves step closer to opening

Village's first shop for 35 years moves step closer to opening

A long-awaited village shop has moved a step closer to its official launch after its owners applied for a new premises licence and welcomed customers...

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Victoria Humphrey

Horse riding centre reopening after 'highly contagious' disease outbreak

Horse riding centre reopening after 'highly contagious' disease outbreak

A horse riding centre is reopening after it was forced to close by a "highly contagious" disease.

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Iona Goodall

Norfolk care worker stole more than £7,500 from 94-year-old woman

Norfolk care worker stole more than £7,500 from 94-year-old woman

A care worker who admitted to stealing more than £7,500 from a 94-year-old woman, who has since died, suffered a panic attack before she was due to...

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Peter Walsh

Two East Anglian brewers raise their glasses after scooping top industry award

Two East Anglian brewers raise their glasses after scooping top industry award

Two East Anglian brewers are raising a glass after scooping a top industry award.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Station gutted by vandals with doors graffitied and plants thrown onto track

Station gutted by vandals with doors graffitied and plants thrown onto track

Lowestoft station was vandalised overnight, with planters damaged and doors graffitied.

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Thomas Marks

Tourists flock to county's tropical paradise as summer season begins

Tourists flock to county's tropical paradise as summer season begins

A coachload of gardening enthusiasts are set to travel from Estonia to visit a hidden tropical paradise this weekend, highlighting the remarkable...

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Victoria Humphrey

Council leader tight-lipped at 'unanswered questions' over top officer's sudden exit

Council leader tight-lipped at 'unanswered questions' over top officer's sudden exit

Norfolk County Council's leader has refused to elaborate on the reasons for the departure of the authority's former chief executive, but said more...

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Dan Grimmer

Locals accused of being 'scared of change' as plans for new homes are shelved

Locals accused of being 'scared of change' as plans for new homes are shelved

Villagers objecting to a new development were accused of being scared of change as plans for seven new homes were shelved.

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Chris Bishop

100 evicted members have joined revamped social club under its new owners

100 evicted members have joined revamped social club under its new owners

The new managers of a social club are welcoming back dozens of old members after they were evicted from the site two months ago.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Controversial £4.1m travel hub plans set to face fresh scrutiny

Controversial £4.1m travel hub plans set to face fresh scrutiny

Controversial plans for a £4.1m travel hub is set to go back before councillors, despite previous criticisms of the project.

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Ben Robinson

Councillor's plans to build new homes face being rejected

Councillor's plans to build new homes face being rejected

A councillor's own plans to build bungalows in a Norfolk village face being rejected.

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Ben Robinson

Man appears in court accused of neglecting and sexually abusing 14-year-old girl

Man appears in court accused of neglecting and sexually abusing 14-year-old girl

A man has appeared in court accused of neglecting and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.

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Simon Parkin