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Man recorded 'ranting about Muslims' after being arrested for murder of friend

Man recorded 'ranting about Muslims' after being arrested for murder of friend

A former soldier told police as they arrested him that he knew he was "going down for murder" after he stabbed a friend and neighbour following a...

yesterday 2

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Peter Walsh

Man jailed over sex with half-sister in Norfolk park due back in court

Man jailed over sex with half-sister in Norfolk park due back in court

A man caught having sex with his half-sister in a Norfolk park is due back in court next month.

yesterday 2

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Peter Walsh

Free range farming company facing a raft of animal cruelty charges

Free range farming company facing a raft of animal cruelty charges

A Norfolk farm business which provides high-end free range meat to supermarkets and leading brands is facing a string of animal cruelty charges,...

yesterday 2

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Simon Parkin

Norfolk man jailed for part in 'F*** The Police' cashpoint fraud gang

Norfolk man jailed for part in 'F*** The Police' cashpoint fraud gang

A Norfolk man has been jailed for his part in a criminal network which branded itself ‘F*** The Police’ and stole £700,000 from cash machines.

yesterday 2

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Simon Parkin

Policeman who claims temporary ‘insanity’ over shoplifting charges quits force

Policeman who claims temporary ‘insanity’ over shoplifting charges quits force

A Norfolk police officer accused of a string of shoplifting offences has quit the force.

yesterday 2

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Simon Parkin

Norfolk solar farm critics hail 'overwhelming' response to calls for alternatives

Norfolk solar farm critics hail 'overwhelming' response to calls for alternatives

Campaigners against plans for solar farms in the Norfolk countryside said they were "overwhelmed" by how many people went to a special exhibition...

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Breakthrough hopes over Norfolk dental school limbo

Breakthrough hopes over Norfolk dental school limbo

Hopes have been raised that a key hurdle preventing the launch of Norfolk's much-anticipated dental school is about to be overcome.

yesterday 1

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Dan Grimmer

Bird's-eye view photographs and new video show A47 dualling progress

Bird's-eye view photographs and new video show A47 dualling progress

These bird's-eye view images - and a new fly-through video - show the rate of progress to dual a section of the A47 in Norfolk.

yesterday 1

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Dan Grimmer

Popular attraction announces £250,000 expansion

Popular attraction announces £250,000 expansion

A Norfolk attraction has announced it will get a £250,000 expansion.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Stretch of A47 to close for overnight works

Stretch of A47 to close for overnight works

A stretch of the A47 will close overnight in December.

yesterday 1

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Faye Minton

Bridge to close for overnight works

Bridge to close for overnight works

A busy bridge will be closed for work this week.

yesterday 1

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Faye Minton

Houses going up for sale at new development in Norfolk

Houses going up for sale at new development in Norfolk

Houses are going up for sale at a new development in Norfolk.

yesterday 1

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Faye Minton

FIVE vehicles set alight across town

FIVE vehicles set alight across town

A man has been arrested after five vehicles were set alight in the same town.

yesterday 2

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Faye Minton

Person taken to hospital after getting trapped under rolled vehicle

Person taken to hospital after getting trapped under rolled vehicle

One person was taken to hospital after getting trapped under a vehicle that had rolled.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

New 5G network switched on in Norfolk

New 5G network switched on in Norfolk

A new 5G network has been switched on in Norfolk.

yesterday 6

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Faye Minton

'Incredible' fashion show raises thousands for breast cancer charity

'Incredible' fashion show raises thousands for breast cancer charity

A sold-out fashion show has raised £4,700 for a charity supporting women undergoing breast reconstruction following a cancer diagnosis.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Care home to open doors for nostalgic Christmas event

Care home to open doors for nostalgic Christmas event

A Cringleford care home is inviting the community to enjoy a day of festive nostalgia later this month.

yesterday 1

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Sophie Skyring

New patron announced for Norfolk charity

New patron announced for Norfolk charity

A Norfolk charity supporting people experiencing homelessness has announced a new patron.

yesterday 1

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Sophie Skyring

Headteacher to discuss future of historic hall

Headteacher to discuss future of historic hall

The headteacher of Gresham’s School is preparing to outline the future of Holt Hall.

yesterday 1

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Sophie Skyring

Norfolk gymnastics coach retires after 55 years in the sport

Norfolk gymnastics coach retires after 55 years in the sport

Jimmy Xu, former head coach at Alive King’s Lynn Gymnastics, has retired after 55 years in the sport.

yesterday 1

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Sophie Skyring

Toilets to be refurbished at Norwich Market with full details of revamp 'imminent'

Toilets to be refurbished at Norwich Market with full details of revamp 'imminent'

City leaders have confirmed Norwich Market's toilets will be revamped as part of a multi-million-pound renovation scheme.

yesterday 1

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Owen Sennitt

Soap stars share top spots in Norwich as panto rehearsals get under way

Soap stars share top spots in Norwich as panto rehearsals get under way

As the festive season looms, two soap stars have made the trip to chilly Norwich to start rehearsals for their first pantomime.

yesterday 1

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Emily Goodwin

Tickets for West End hits and award-winning comedians going on sale at city theatres

Tickets for West End hits and award-winning comedians going on sale at city theatres

The latest shows going on sale at Norwich Theatres include West End hits and award-winning comedians.

yesterday 1

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Emily Goodwin

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

An investigation has been opened into the death of a retired company director from an industrial disease. 

yesterday 5

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk's 'Victor Meldrew' found dead at home after being banned from town

Norfolk's 'Victor Meldrew' found dead at home after being banned from town

Mystery still surrounds the passing of ‘Norfolk's Victor Meldrew’, who was found dead at his home earlier this year. 

yesterday 8

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Donna-Louise Bishop

New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

The latest appointments in a series of changes at Norfolk’s three main NHS hospitals have been announced. 

yesterday 1

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Meet the Lowestoft man who has a day named after him for amazing fundraising work

Meet the Lowestoft man who has a day named after him for amazing fundraising work

We all love Rod Caborn!

yesterday 1

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Mark Boggis

Joy as £775k raised for major new nature reserve

Joy as £775k raised for major new nature reserve

A major new nature reserve for rare and declining species will be created after hundreds of thousands of pounds were raised.

yesterday 1

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Mark Boggis

Holiday parks allowed to open year-round despite neighbour’s complaints

Holiday parks allowed to open year-round despite neighbour’s complaints

Three holiday parks on the Norfolk coast have been granted permission for year-round occupation.

yesterday 1

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Daniel Hickey

Man to be sentenced after 18-hour crossbow stand-off with police

Man to be sentenced after 18-hour crossbow stand-off with police

A man who pointed a loaded crossbow at neighbours before an 18-hour stand-off with police will be sentenced next month.

yesterday 1

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Daniel Hickey

Man drops bid to build summerhouse after plans raise eyebrows among neighbours

Man drops bid to build summerhouse after plans raise eyebrows among neighbours

Controversial plans for a “summerhouse” on the Norfolk coast have been dropped following objections from neighbours and a parish council.

yesterday 1

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Daniel Hickey

Budget circus leaves businesses bracing for another painful announcement

Budget circus leaves businesses bracing for another painful announcement

Businesses in the East still grappling with the debilitating economic impact of last autumn's Budget are bracing themselves for what today's...

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

Operator of region's largest port appoints former airport chief to its board

Operator of region's largest port appoints former airport chief to its board

The operator of Norfolk's largest port has added a former airport chief to its executive board.

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

Norfolk firm scoops award celebrating the best of British manufacturing

Norfolk firm scoops award celebrating the best of British manufacturing

A Norfolk firm has been named one of Britain's most sustainable manufacturers.

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

New business networking group launching in seaside town

New business networking group launching in seaside town

A new business networking group is launching in Lowestoft.

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

Norfolk-based firm almost triples revenue - up by more than £250m this year

Norfolk-based firm almost triples revenue - up by more than £250m this year

A global offshore wind farm installation company based in Norfolk has seen its revenue soar so far this year.

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

Family thrilled as they buy their local village pub

Family thrilled as they buy their local village pub

According to the saying, it's worth two in the bush.

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

'A Budget for benefit street' - chancellor slammed for £26bn of tax rises

'A Budget for benefit street' - chancellor slammed for £26bn of tax rises

The chancellor delivered “a Budget for benefit street, paid for by working people”, the leader of the opposition has said.

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

'Budget will force businesses to put up prices or cut staff', firms warn

'Budget will force businesses to put up prices or cut staff', firms warn

Norfolk's business leaders say firms will be left with no choice to put prices up or cut staff after the Budget, fearing many could be forced to...

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

Bird flu outbreak hits Breckland poultry farm - Norfolk's ninth case in a month

Bird flu outbreak hits Breckland poultry farm - Norfolk's ninth case in a month

A bird flu outbreak has sparked a mass cull of poultry at another Breckland farm after Norfolk recorded its ninth case of the devastating virus...

yesterday 1

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Chris Hill

Chancellor's tweak to 'disastrous' farm tax does not go far enough, say farm leaders

Chancellor's tweak to 'disastrous' farm tax does not go far enough, say farm leaders

The chancellor's small concession on her "flawed" farm inheritance tax plan is "nowhere near enough" to stop its devastating impact on farming...

yesterday 1

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Chris Hill

Meet the team behind the city's new sofa company

Meet the team behind the city's new sofa company

A furniture company offering sofas "made to last a lifetime" has opened its first retail store at an independent shopping spot in the city.

yesterday 1

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Danielle Champ

Permission given for car park at city industrial estate

Permission given for car park at city industrial estate

Land in a city industrial estate can now officially be used as a car park after council planners gave permission for it.

yesterday 1

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Danielle Champ

Couple only half victorious in planning battle with council over home extension

Couple only half victorious in planning battle with council over home extension

A couple's debacle over plans to extend their home has ended in a half victory.

yesterday 1

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Danielle Champ

Decision over man's plans to hire out swimming pool 'imminent'

Decision over man's plans to hire out swimming pool 'imminent'

A decision over whether a man can hire out his swimming pool is expected to be made soon.

yesterday 1

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Danielle Champ

Norwich City named biggest yo-yo club of last 50 years

Norwich City named biggest yo-yo club of last 50 years

Norwich City have been named as the biggest yo-yo club of the last 50 years, according to new data.

yesterday 1

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Ben Fieldhouse

'Gorgeous' Malinois looking for loving new home in Norfolk

'Gorgeous' Malinois looking for loving new home in Norfolk

A "gorgeous" four-year-old Malinois is looking for a loving new home.

yesterday 1

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Ben Fieldhouse

Police swarm city street as two men led off in cuffs

Police swarm city street as two men led off in cuffs

Police swarmed a city street as two men were led away in handcuffs.

yesterday 1

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Ben Fieldhouse

Gym adds Hyrox room during refurbishment

Gym adds Hyrox room during refurbishment

A gym in a seaside town has welcomed the addition of a Hyrox room to its facilities.

yesterday 1

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Ben Fieldhouse

Ketamine addict handed ban after being caught drug driving on royal estate

Ketamine addict handed ban after being caught drug driving on royal estate

A confessed ketamine addict has been jailed after he was found driving on the royal estate in Sandringham on more than twice the legal limit of the...

yesterday 1

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Ben Fieldhouse