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Town carnival hosts first auction to raise money for this year's event

Town carnival hosts first auction to raise money for this year's event

A seaside town carnival is hosting its first auction to raise money for this year's event.

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Matthew Senior

Norwich Market chip stall's twist on an easter classic

Norwich Market chip stall's twist on an easter classic

The owners of a popular chip stall on the market have put a fresh twist on an Easter classic.

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Jack Warren

Brewery and taproom launches bid to extend opening hours

Brewery and taproom launches bid to extend opening hours

The owners of a popular brewery and taproom in the outskirts of Norwich have launched a bid to extend its opening hours.

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Jack Warren

Carer stole £29,500 after befriending woman who called him grandson

Carer stole £29,500 after befriending woman who called him grandson

A care worker who befriended an elderly woman who came to refer to him as her grandson and made him her next-of-kin stole more than £29,000 from her.

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Simon Parkin

Neighbours fury over 'devastating' plans to tear down chippie

Neighbours fury over 'devastating' plans to tear down chippie

Neighbours have spoken of their devastation over plans to turn a fish and chip shop into a convenience store and flats.

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Danielle Champ

Young mother and baby died after hospital failed to check if she was pregnant

Young mother and baby died after hospital failed to check if she was pregnant

A young woman and her unborn baby died after medics failed to check if she was pregnant during four trips to A&E, a court has heard.

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Exclusive By Donna-Louise Bishop

Reform still on hunt for candidates days before election deadline

Reform still on hunt for candidates days before election deadline

Reform UK is still recruiting candidates for next month’s elections despite the deadline to submit nominations fast approaching.

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Henry Durand

New details for school development on city outskirts revealed

New details for school development on city outskirts revealed

Wildlife proposals for a school development on the city outskirts have been given the green light.

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Jack Warren

Bid for four bungalows finally gets the greenlight

Bid for four bungalows finally gets the greenlight

An application to build four bungalows has been given the council's seal of approval nearly six years after it was first rejected.

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Danielle Champ

Expansion unveiled GP surgery that took on another 1,600 patients

Expansion unveiled GP surgery that took on another 1,600 patients

A new modular building has been unveiled at a Dereham GP surgery as part of an expansion at the site due to an influx of patients.

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Matthew Senior

Major supermarket installs CCTV and floodlights without permission

Major supermarket installs CCTV and floodlights without permission

A major supermarket installed CCTV and new floodlights without getting a council's permission first, it has been revealed.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Once-lost species returns to the UK countryside after 400 year absence

Once-lost species returns to the UK countryside after 400 year absence

A once-lost species is making a remarkable return to the British countryside.

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Thomas Marks

7 major events and things to do in Norfolk this April

7 major events and things to do in Norfolk this April

From wandering through sprawling tulip fields to spring fairs with more than 100 stalls, there is plenty going on in Norfolk in April 2026.

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Emily Goodwin

American fighter jet capable of destroying tanks spotted landing at airbase

American fighter jet capable of destroying tanks spotted landing at airbase

An American air support aircraft was spotted landing at a Suffolk airbase.

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Cerys Baker

Body of man in his 20s found in Norwich

Body of man in his 20s found in Norwich

The body of a man has been found in Norwich.

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Hallie Taylor

National Trust's new plans for picturesque Norfolk harbour win backing from locals

National Trust's new plans for picturesque Norfolk harbour win backing from locals

Plans for improvements at an unspoilt Norfolk harbour have won backing from locals after previous designs were met with an outcry.

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By Chris Bishop

Man arrested after 'being caught masturbating in jacuzzi' is released on bail

Man arrested after 'being caught masturbating in jacuzzi' is released on bail

A man who was arrested at a health spa near Norwich has been released on bail.

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Iona Goodall

Four-day beer festival to toast the best of Norfolk brewers

Four-day beer festival to toast the best of Norfolk brewers

A four-day beer festival will toast the best of Norfolk’s brewers.

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Emily Goodwin

What will the weather be like in Norfolk this Easter bank holiday?

What will the weather be like in Norfolk this Easter bank holiday?

The Easter bank holiday weekend is nearly here – and while people across Norfolk will be planning beach trips, markets and pub garden pints, the...

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Faye Minton

Police hunting 72-year-old man who failed to appear at stalking sentencing

Police hunting 72-year-old man who failed to appear at stalking sentencing

Police are searching for a man in his 70s after he failed to appear at court.

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Iona Goodall

Brawl in bar after football match sees investigation launched

Brawl in bar after football match sees investigation launched

An investigation has been launched after a brawl broke out at a football club.

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Faye Minton

Company will not be able to pay fine over deaths of workers who suffocated

Company will not be able to pay fine over deaths of workers who suffocated

Safety failures at a chicken factory gas pipe that led to two pest control workers suffocating to death were ‘unforeseeable’, a court heard.

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Simon Parkin

Bike shop announces part closure after string of break-ins

Bike shop announces part closure after string of break-ins

A bike shop has been forced to close part of its store after a string of break-ins.

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Iona Goodall

Children bring libraries to life with colourful Easter displays

Children bring libraries to life with colourful Easter displays

Children have helped bring libraries to life with colourful Easter displays bursting with creativity and community spirit.

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Sophie Skyring

Children's bookshop reveals move to new location after 40 years

Children's bookshop reveals move to new location after 40 years

A children's bookshop will be moving home to a Norfolk attraction after 40 years.

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Iona Goodall

Pub opening shop as village's only store announces closure after 100 years

Pub opening shop as village's only store announces closure after 100 years

A pub is opening a new shop ahead of the "big loss" of the village's only store.

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Hallie Taylor

Man with same condition as Celine Dion shares fears ahead of her comeback shows

Man with same condition as Celine Dion shares fears ahead of her comeback shows

A former marathon runner who lives with the same condition as Celine Dion has said her comeback shows could "undermine" how seriously it is taken.

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Faye Minton

Superstore reopens with hundreds of new products after major upgrade

Superstore reopens with hundreds of new products after major upgrade

A home and leisure superstore in the heart of a Norfolk town has reopened after a major store upgrade.

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Hallie Taylor

Ex reality TV star launches waste collection firm in Norfolk

Ex reality TV star launches waste collection firm in Norfolk

An ex-reality TV star has launched a rubbish collection firm in Norfolk.

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Faye Minton

The cheapest places to buy petrol in Norfolk today

The cheapest places to buy petrol in Norfolk today

Concerns about the cost and availability of fuel are continuing to grow across Norfolk.

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Faye Minton

Dates of new hazardous waste amnesty days at Norfolk tips announced

Dates of new hazardous waste amnesty days at Norfolk tips announced

The latest dates for hazardous waste amnesty days at tips in Norfolk have been announced.

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Iona Goodall

Frozen food firm wins award for sustainable behaviour change efforts

Frozen food firm wins award for sustainable behaviour change efforts

A frozen food manufacturer from Norfolk has been announced as the winner of the Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year award, sponsored by Clarksons...

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Adam Pescod

Opinion: Too often farms are encouraged to see each other as competitors

Opinion: Too often farms are encouraged to see each other as competitors

Too often neighbouring farms are still encouraged to see each other as competitors.

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John Barrett

New owners at theme park offering discounted tickets for local people

New owners at theme park offering discounted tickets for local people

Locals can enjoy discounted tickets to East Anglia’s biggest theme park this Easter to see what has changed under new management.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Inquest to open into death of murder victim found in park

Inquest to open into death of murder victim found in park

An inquest into the death of a murder victim who died in a Lowestoft park is to open this week.

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Mark Boggis

Train line to shut for nine days with widespread disruption

Train line to shut for nine days with widespread disruption

Major works are set to disrupt train journeys on a key regional route in late May.

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Thomas Marks

Cold War-era fighter jet to be unveiled at Norfolk RAF base this weekend

Cold War-era fighter jet to be unveiled at Norfolk RAF base this weekend

A fighter jet model used during the Cold War will be touching down in Norfolk this weekend.

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Matthew Senior

Discover 15 of Norfolk’s best literary adventures this Easter!

Discover 15 of Norfolk’s best literary adventures this Easter!

As spring is sprung over Norfolk and the days stretch a little longer, there’s no better time to dive into the stories, conversations and creative...

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Charles Bliss

Nine in ten Norfolk firms facing pressure from staff costs as minimum wage rises

Nine in ten Norfolk firms facing pressure from staff costs as minimum wage rises

Nine in ten Norfolk businesses say rising staff costs are the biggest price pressure they face, as the national minimum wage went up for thousands of...

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Adam Barker

New shop to open at former Poundland site in Norwich

New shop to open at former Poundland site in Norwich

The new owners of a former Poundland store have revealed what will be replacing it.

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Emily Goodwin

Builders merchants set to unveil changes to site

Builders merchants set to unveil changes to site

A long serving builders merchants is set unveil changes to its site after plans were given the green light.

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Mark Boggis

Nigel Farage goads 'pathetic' protestors as he takes aim at political rivals

Nigel Farage goads 'pathetic' protestors as he takes aim at political rivals

Nigel Farage has accused former ally Rupert Lowe of being driven by "loathing and bitterness" and said Norfolk Tory leader Kay Mason Billig "knows she...

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Henry Durand

Photos reveal progress of new car park in erosion-hit Norfolk village

Photos reveal progress of new car park in erosion-hit Norfolk village

These new photos reveal the progress of the new car park in a Norfolk village battling coastal erosion.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Reopening date of pub that closed last summer still not confirmed

Reopening date of pub that closed last summer still not confirmed

The reopening date of a north Norfolk pub that closed last summer has still not been confirmed.

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Iona Goodall

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash that caused serious injuries

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash that caused serious injuries

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a serious three-vehicle crash.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Emergency services called to Norwich city centre

Emergency services called to Norwich city centre

Police and fire services were called to Norwich city centre last night.

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Iona Goodall

Thousands of families in Norfolk in line for increase in Child Benefit

Thousands of families in Norfolk in line for increase in Child Benefit

Thousands of families across Norfolk are in line for an increase in Child Benefit.

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Faye Minton

Historic village pub put on the market after closing last year

Historic village pub put on the market after closing last year

A historic village pub which closed last year has been put on the market.

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Victoria Humphrey