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Free wedding fair returning for second year at historic venue

Free wedding fair returning for second year at historic venue

A wedding fair that celebrates independent businesses from around Norfolk is returning this November.

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Emily Goodwin

Seafront to host TRIPLE firework display for free in major upgrade

Seafront to host TRIPLE firework display for free in major upgrade

The annual Great Yarmouth fireworks display has had a major upgrade.

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Emily Goodwin

Is new swimming pool for Norfolk going to be built in the wrong place?

Is new swimming pool for Norfolk going to be built in the wrong place?

A £45m project to move a town's swimming pool to a new location more than a mile away has sparked fears the new location will put people off going.

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Owen Sennitt

Town warned against 'disorderly conduct' ahead of crunch meeting for estate revamp

Town warned against 'disorderly conduct' ahead of crunch meeting for estate revamp

People have been warned against acting "disorderly" ahead of a crunch meeting to decide the fate of a Norfolk estate.

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Owen Sennitt

More than 650 new homes confirmed for major development

More than 650 new homes confirmed for major development

Another housing firm has bought land on a development which is set to bring 5,000 new homes to Norfolk.

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Faye Minton

'Godfather of Rave' coming to Norwich venue for family-friendly event

'Godfather of Rave' coming to Norwich venue for family-friendly event

A world-class DJ dubbed the 'Godfather of Rave' will play for a packed-out venue in Norwich this November.

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Emily Goodwin

Three people bailed until later this year over Norfolk hit-and-run crash death

Three people bailed until later this year over Norfolk hit-and-run crash death

Three people arrested after a woman died in a suspected hit-and-run will answer bail later this year.

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Peter Walsh

Bin fire that spread to hedge, fence and car being treated as arson

Bin fire that spread to hedge, fence and car being treated as arson

A bin fire that caused extensive damage after spreading to a hedge, fence and car is being treated as arson.

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Faye Minton

Fire-ravaged hotel and wedding venue goes up for sale

Fire-ravaged hotel and wedding venue goes up for sale

A former hotel and wedding venue that has been closed since a devastating fire in 2023 has gone up for sale.

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Faye Minton

Boat left in layby on busy road

Boat left in layby on busy road

A boat has been left in a layby on a busy road.

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Faye Minton

Mum spots 'swear word' on Halloween decoration in Lidl

Mum spots 'swear word' on Halloween decoration in Lidl

A mum did a double-take when she thought she spotted a swear word on a Halloween decoration in the middle of Lidl.

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Faye Minton

Man accused of sharing intimate photo of woman with breasts exposed

Man accused of sharing intimate photo of woman with breasts exposed

A man is to stand trial accused of sharing an intimate photograph of a woman.

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Peter Walsh

Woman in her 70s still in hospital but 'progressing well' after Norfolk crash

Woman in her 70s still in hospital but 'progressing well' after Norfolk crash

A driver in her 70s is "progressing well" in hospital after a crash eight weeks ago.

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Peter Walsh

Investigation ongoing into serious Norwich assault as victim released from hospital

Investigation ongoing into serious Norwich assault as victim released from hospital

A man is out of hospital following a Norwich assault in which he suffered a serious head injury.

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Peter Walsh

Driver remains in hospital six weeks after car hit tree in Norfolk

Driver remains in hospital six weeks after car hit tree in Norfolk

A man in his 30s who suffered life-threatening injuries after his car hit a tree in Norfolk is still in hospital six weeks after the crash.

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Peter Walsh

Pair due to appear in court after woman assaulted in Norwich

Pair due to appear in court after woman assaulted in Norwich

A man and a woman charged after another woman was assaulted in Norwich are due in court later this month.

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Peter Walsh

Anger grows as crunch decision looms over homes at former golf club

Anger grows as crunch decision looms over homes at former golf club

Anger is growing over whether a builder should be allowed to reduce how many affordable homes it provides - and chop down more than 200 trees - on...

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Dan Grimmer

Fresh warning more small schools may close as pupil numbers plummet in Norfolk

Fresh warning more small schools may close as pupil numbers plummet in Norfolk

Some of Norfolk's smallest schools are likely to struggle to stay open as pupil numbers across the county plummet, officials have warned.

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Dan Grimmer

Driver caught doing 51mph in 30mph zone

Driver caught doing 51mph in 30mph zone

A driver was caught doing 51mph in a 30mph zone during a road safety crackdown.

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Faye Minton

Inquest opens into Dereham A47 'hit-and-run' victim

Inquest opens into Dereham A47 'hit-and-run' victim

An inquest has opened into the death of a woman who died following a suspected hit-and-run on one of Norfolk's busiest roads.

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David Hannant

Questions raised after prison destroys 'key' evidence ahead of inquest

Questions raised after prison destroys 'key' evidence ahead of inquest

Recordings of telephone calls made by an inmate found dead in prison have been destroyed - despite an upcoming inquest into his death.

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David Hannant

Watchdog hits City Hall with big compensation bill as housing complaints rise

Watchdog hits City Hall with big compensation bill as housing complaints rise

A watchdog has ordered City Hall to pay out thousands of pounds in compensation to its tenants for failing to fix problems at their homes.

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Owen Sennitt

Council's 'climate emergency' decision blamed for flood of solar farm bids

Council's 'climate emergency' decision blamed for flood of solar farm bids

A spike in solar farms vying to be built in the county has sparked a fierce row at a Norfolk council, whose policies have been blamed for "rolling...

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Owen Sennitt

Pub in Norwich named among UK's best in international magazine

Pub in Norwich named among UK's best in international magazine

A pub in Norwich has been named among the UK's best by an international magazine.

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Emily Goodwin

Pumpkin patch and 'spooky' maize maze launch at hit Norfolk attraction

Pumpkin patch and 'spooky' maize maze launch at hit Norfolk attraction

A hit Norfolk attraction has launched a pumpkin patch ahead of its Halloween events for 2025.

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Emily Goodwin

Former Norwich striker to be sentenced over laughing gas offences

Former Norwich striker to be sentenced over laughing gas offences

A former Norwich City striker is to be sentenced this week after he was found with hundreds of cannisters of laughing gas.

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Peter Walsh

Illegal immigrant due in court over Norfolk cannabis factory arrest

Illegal immigrant due in court over Norfolk cannabis factory arrest

A man who was arrested after jumping over a fence when a cannabis factory was raided is due in court later this month.

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Peter Walsh

Proposals for 'reimagining' Norwich's City Hall revealed

Proposals for 'reimagining' Norwich's City Hall revealed

Proposals to revamp Norwich's City Hall have been unveiled, with plans for an extension to create a hotel put on the backburner.

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Dan Grimmer

Partner of man who died in Norfolk prison hopes 'lessons have been learned'

Partner of man who died in Norfolk prison hopes 'lessons have been learned'

The partner of a man who took his life while in prison says she hopes “lessons have been learned” following his death. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Katy Perry invites Norwich drag queen on stage during concert

Katy Perry invites Norwich drag queen on stage during concert

A Norwich-based drag queen was invited on stage to perform in front of 22,000 people by a superstar singer.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Seaside restaurant reopens after refurb

Seaside restaurant reopens after refurb

A seaside restaurant has reopened after a month-long refurbishment.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Concerns remain over plans to build new supermarket in the city

Concerns remain over plans to build new supermarket in the city

Bosses hoping to build a supermarket in the city still have several hurdles to clear before the council can give their plans the thumbs up.

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Danielle Champ

Man charged with crack cocaine and heroin offences in Norwich

Man charged with crack cocaine and heroin offences in Norwich

A man has been charged with drug supply offences in Norwich.

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Shaun Webbley

Painting depicting Norwich fair to sell for £30,000 at auction

Painting depicting Norwich fair to sell for £30,000 at auction

A painting depicting a fair in Norwich is expected to sell for up to £30,000 at auction.

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Shaun Webbley

Road in seaside village closed due to crash

Road in seaside village closed due to crash

A road in a seaside village has been closed due to a crash.

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Shaun Webbley

Outcry over plans to transform rural estate into 'huge' holiday park

Outcry over plans to transform rural estate into 'huge' holiday park

Controversial plans for a new holiday park and leisure club in rural Norfolk have sparked an outcry among neighbours.

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Daniel Hickey

City department store shortlisted for national award

City department store shortlisted for national award

Jarrolds is in the running to be named the UK's best independent department store, a year after winning the same award.

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Adam Barker

Delays expected in Golden Triangle for six days due to £40,000 works

Delays expected in Golden Triangle for six days due to £40,000 works

Delays are expected in the heart of Norwich's Golden Triangle for six days while works are completed.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

New pool and darts club opens its doors to 'amazing reception'

New pool and darts club opens its doors to 'amazing reception'

A new pool and darts club has opened its doors in Thetford.

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Shaun Webbley

Front door of barbershop smashed and cash stolen in burglary

Front door of barbershop smashed and cash stolen in burglary

Money was stolen during a burglary at a barbershop in Aylsham.

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Shaun Webbley

Affordable homes plan revealed for village 'overrun' by holiday properties

Affordable homes plan revealed for village 'overrun' by holiday properties

Plans for more than 20 new affordable homes have been revealed for a village which has "too many" holiday properties.

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Chris Bishop

Police still investigating after bike crashes into parked car

Police still investigating after bike crashes into parked car

Police are still enquiring after a motorbike crashed into a parked car in the city.

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Jack Warren

Controversial Norfolk hotel sees bid to convert rooms into flats thrown out

Controversial Norfolk hotel sees bid to convert rooms into flats thrown out

Plans to permanently convert a controversial hotel into flats have been blocked by council officers.

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Henry Durand

Dentist patient left in pain for six months after surgery hikes charges

Dentist patient left in pain for six months after surgery hikes charges

A city woman has been living in pain for more than six months after being unable to get vital dental work done at her NHS dentist.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Driver suffers potentially life-changing injuries in crash

Driver suffers potentially life-changing injuries in crash

A driver has been left with potentially life-changing injuries following a crash near Swaffham.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Sexist comment at Sunday league game sparks investigation

Sexist comment at Sunday league game sparks investigation

A football coach is calling for an end to sexist abuse during matches after being told “women have no place in football”.

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Ben Fieldhouse

In the dock: The criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week

In the dock: The criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week

A man who stabbed his own friend and a biker who rode the wrong way into oncoming traffic were among the criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Fallen tree causes four-vehicle crash

Fallen tree causes four-vehicle crash

A road was closed after a fallen tree caused a crash.

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Katie Drake

Inquest opens into death of 31-year-old Norfolk farm worker

Inquest opens into death of 31-year-old Norfolk farm worker

An inquest has opened into the death of a Norfolk farm worker.

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Henry Durand

Developer to open restaurant after housing plans rejected

Developer to open restaurant after housing plans rejected

A new Chinese restaurant is set to open in a market town after the property's owner repeatedly failed to turn it into housing.

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Henry Durand