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Motorcyclist killed on popular biker route through Broads is named

Motorcyclist killed on popular biker route through Broads is named

A man killed when his motorcycle left the road and hit a tree as he rode along a popular biking route through the Broads has been named.

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Kelly Strange

Motorists face delays due to temporary traffic lights

Motorists face delays due to temporary traffic lights

Motorists are facing delays in Norwich due to temporary traffic lights.

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Faye Minton

Teenage pedestrian discharged from hospital a month after Norfolk crash

Teenage pedestrian discharged from hospital a month after Norfolk crash

A teenage boy who was seriously hurt after being hit by a van in north Norfolk more than a month ago has been discharged from hospital.

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Peter Walsh

Norfolk man arrested after fire at hotel in asylum seeker row

Norfolk man arrested after fire at hotel in asylum seeker row

A Norfolk man has been arrested following a fire at a former hotel, which is at the centre of an asylum seeker row.

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Thomas Marks

Brit award-winning pop star stopping in Norwich ahead of UK arena tour

Brit award-winning pop star stopping in Norwich ahead of UK arena tour

A Brit award-winning pop star has been announced to perform at a city venue ahead of UK arena tour.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Plans to knock down rural barn to make way for home refused

Plans to knock down rural barn to make way for home refused

Plans to demolish a rural barn and build a house on its site have been refused.

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By Chris Bishop

Plans for new shop on city outskirts

Plans for new shop on city outskirts

Plans for a new Sue Ryder charity shop on the city outskirts have been submitted.

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Jack Warren

New cafe and visitor centre coming to popular park

New cafe and visitor centre coming to popular park

A grab and go cafe and visitor centre is opening at Whitlingham Country Park.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Dog walker tackling 10 fitness-based challenges for rescue animals

Dog walker tackling 10 fitness-based challenges for rescue animals

A dog walker is going the extra mile completing a series of challenges to help as many rescue animals as possible.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Heartbreak over 'flagship' crematorium overgrown with thistles and weeds

Heartbreak over 'flagship' crematorium overgrown with thistles and weeds

Bereaved families wanting to pay their respects to loved ones in the city's oldest crematorium are devastated at having to wade through thistles and...

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Danielle Champ

Go-ahead for new industrial units on former Norfolk bomber base

Go-ahead for new industrial units on former Norfolk bomber base

An industrial estate on a former Norfolk bomber base is set to expand.

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By Chris Bishop

Norwich baker preparing to take another city by storm with her sweat treats

Norwich baker preparing to take another city by storm with her sweat treats

A Norwich entrepreneur who has set up a bakery business has achieved her goal of expanding the venture into another East Anglian city.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Revealed: A fifth of those who challenge their council tax get money off their bill

Revealed: A fifth of those who challenge their council tax get money off their bill

A fifth of people who challenge the amount of council tax they pay secure a reduction in their bills, new figures show.

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Dan Grimmer

Mother, 30, died after consuming more than four times drink-drive limit

Mother, 30, died after consuming more than four times drink-drive limit

A 30-year-old mother died from alcohol poisoning after consuming more than four times the legal drink-drive limit, an inquest has heard.

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Kelly Strange

'Financially exploited' widow spent £20k in weeks before fatal relapse

'Financially exploited' widow spent £20k in weeks before fatal relapse

A "financially exploited” widow spent more than £20,000 during the final three months of her life following her husband’s death, an inquest has heard.

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Kelly Strange

Major chain confirms future of other Norfolk stores after shop shuts

Major chain confirms future of other Norfolk stores after shop shuts

A major chain has revealed that no more of its shops in Norfolk are due to close as part of a major revamp.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Romanian charged with Norfolk beach rape after being arrested as he re-entered UK

Romanian charged with Norfolk beach rape after being arrested as he re-entered UK

A man has been charged after two girls were allegedly raped on a Norfolk beach.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Garden building firm expands to popular garden centre

Garden building firm expands to popular garden centre

A garden building manufacturer has opened a new show site at a popular garden centre.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Police step up patrols as rowdy teens intimidate volunteers at playing field

Police step up patrols as rowdy teens intimidate volunteers at playing field

Rowdy teenagers who have been intimidating volunteers at a playing field will face extra police patrols.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Take a glimpse behind the scenes of Norwich theatre with exclusive tour

Take a glimpse behind the scenes of Norwich theatre with exclusive tour

Take a glimpse behind the scenes of the city's biggest theatre as it open its doors to the public next month.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Brand-new stage production of award-winning TV series coming to Norwich

Brand-new stage production of award-winning TV series coming to Norwich

A brand-new stage production of an award-winning TV series is heading to Norwich.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Caravan park rejection among public notices to be aware of in Norfolk

Caravan park rejection among public notices to be aware of in Norfolk

From rejected plans for a caravan park to a sports pavilion set to become new homes, here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Summer Fayre drawing tens of thousands to Norwich Lanes to return next month

Summer Fayre drawing tens of thousands to Norwich Lanes to return next month

A hit street fayre is expected to draw thousands to the city next month as it makes its return for another year.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Italian dining experience launching on Norfolk farm this summer

Italian dining experience launching on Norfolk farm this summer

A taste of Italy will arrive in Norfolk this summer with a new farm-to-table dining experience.

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Faye Minton

Bridal wear brand relocating after owner 'fell in love' with Norwich

Bridal wear brand relocating after owner 'fell in love' with Norwich

A fashion brand is relocating to Norwich after its owner "fell in love" with the city.

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Iona Goodall

Swallow numbers in sharp decline as renowned summer bird arrives in our skies

Swallow numbers in sharp decline as renowned summer bird arrives in our skies

They say one doesn't make a summer, but far fewer swallows are flashing through our skies as the warmer months arrive.

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By Chris Bishop

Two staycation spots in Norfolk named among UK's best for 2026

Two staycation spots in Norfolk named among UK's best for 2026

Two staycation spots in Norfolk have been named among the UK’s best for 2026.

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Faye Minton

Mystery surrounds future of former Eastern Electricity Board site

Mystery surrounds future of former Eastern Electricity Board site

Mystery still surrounds the future of an empty building in the city centre a year after the company which owned it dissolved.

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Jack Warren

Road to close for £64,000 surface dressing works

Road to close for £64,000 surface dressing works

A road will close for £64,000 surface dressing works.

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Faye Minton

Former bank offices can become new town centre flat

Former bank offices can become new town centre flat

Plans have been given the go-ahead for a flat above a former town centre bank.

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By Chris Bishop

Brick and flint cottage with outbuilding in picturesque village hits the market

Brick and flint cottage with outbuilding in picturesque village hits the market

A brick and flint cottage with an outbuilding has hit the market.

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Iona Goodall

Beer festival with 'longest bar in Norfolk' returning this summer

Beer festival with 'longest bar in Norfolk' returning this summer

A beer festival will return this summer, offering a weekend packed with live music, street food and drinks from Norfolk's "longest bar".

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Faye Minton

Nearly 50 homes proposed on new estate in Norfolk village

Nearly 50 homes proposed on new estate in Norfolk village

A new estate of almost 50 houses could be built on land in a Norfolk village.

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By Chris Bishop

Boys who may have filmed serious A47 crash traced by police

Boys who may have filmed serious A47 crash traced by police

Two young boys who may have filmed a serious crash on the A47 from a bridge have been traced by police.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Key road to close for £21,000 works

Key road to close for £21,000 works

A key road in Thetford is to be shut for £21,000 maintenance works.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Pedestrian out of hospital weeks after being hit by car in Norwich

Pedestrian out of hospital weeks after being hit by car in Norwich

A pedestrian who was hit by a car six weeks ago is now out of hospital, it has emerged.

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Peter Walsh

Tattoo artist found dead by maintenance worker in Norwich guest house

Tattoo artist found dead by maintenance worker in Norwich guest house

A talented tattoo artist who struggled after a relationship breakdown was found dead in a Norwich guest house, an inquest heard.

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Kelly Strange

Hall hosting dance classes and pilates to get revamp

Hall hosting dance classes and pilates to get revamp

A long-awaited renovation of a village hall's toilets and changing rooms is under way.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Season ticket price hike pushes Canaries fan out of Carrow Road seat

Season ticket price hike pushes Canaries fan out of Carrow Road seat

A pensioner can no longer afford his season ticket at Carrow Road after the club raised its price by 62pc.

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Jack Warren

Theatre lover returning to city stage where her childhood dream was born

Theatre lover returning to city stage where her childhood dream was born

An actor is returning to Norwich Theatre Royal where her seven-year-old self decided to chase her dreams.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Former office next to village pub can become a home

Former office next to village pub can become a home

A redundant office next to a village pub can be turned into a home.

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By Chris Bishop

Police weigh in on garden centre's plans for a new cafe

Police weigh in on garden centre's plans for a new cafe

Police have spoken out over plans to build a two storey cafe at a camping and garden centre near the city.

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Danielle Champ

Go-ahead for new estate reserved for the over-55s on edge of town

Go-ahead for new estate reserved for the over-55s on edge of town

A new housing estate with properties reserved for the over-55s has got the final nod despite objections.

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By Chris Bishop

Plans revealed for glamping pods near the city

Plans revealed for glamping pods near the city

Holidaymakers could experience the city's nearby countryside from glamping pods if new plans are approved.

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Danielle Champ

Flames rip through city building as blue lights fill street

Flames rip through city building as blue lights fill street

A fire tore through a Norwich city centre building.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

More than 3,000 villagers left without power for hours after fault

More than 3,000 villagers left without power for hours after fault

More than 3,000 people were left without power for hours in villages near Great Yarmouth.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

27,000 illegal cigarettes seized in raids on vape shop and minimarket

27,000 illegal cigarettes seized in raids on vape shop and minimarket

More than 27,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized from two businesses in the city.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg