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Man, 22, admits to Norfolk town stabbing

A 22-year-old is to be sentenced after a man was stabbed in a Norfolk town.

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Peter Walsh

Sex offender hid phone to secretly film woman in the shower

A sex offender faces a jail sentence after secretly filming a woman taking a shower. 

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Simon Parkin

Illegal immigrant caught delivering drugs after crashing into off duty police officer

An illegal immigrant was caught delivering class A drugs after he crashed into an off duty police officer while riding an electric bike, a court...

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Peter Walsh

Norfolk MP cleared of Commons rules breach after probe lasting just HOURS

A Norfolk MP has been cleared of breaching parliamentary rules on donations after his crowdfunder raised more than £600,000 for an inquiry into the...

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Dan Grimmer

Man accused of having an axe at Norfolk hospital

A city man is to stand trial accused of having offensive weapons, including an axe, at a Norfolk hospital.

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Peter Walsh

Man used secret safe hidden behind picture in bathroom to stash cocaine

A dealer found with wraps of cocaine had hidden them in a safe stored behind a picture in his Norfolk flat, a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

Woman told to pay just £1 compensation to police officer she assaulted

A woman who kicked a police officer called to arrest her over threatening phone messages has been ordered to pay him just £1 compensation.

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Simon Parkin

Man accused of multiple sexual offences against girls as young as 11

A man has appeared in court accused of multiple sexual offences against children as young as 11 over a four year period.

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Simon Parkin

Amazon delivery drivers accused of stealing parcels worth thousands

Two Amazon delivery drivers are accused of stealing parcels worth thousands of pounds from a Norwich supermarket. 

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Simon Parkin

Motorcyclist who died in crash with van near former RAF base named

A man who died from his injuries after his motorcycle collided with a van on a rural Norfolk road has been named.

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Simon Parkin

Animal sanctuary staff say 'no charges against them' nearly a year after police raid

Nearly a year on from a dramatic police raid, staff at Hallswood Animal Sanctuary say no charges have been made against the organisation.

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Francis Redwood

Fish disease and toxic algae force closure of lakes

A popular fishing spot has been forced to close after experts found a serious disease in its carp.

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Owen Sennitt

Mystery midnight bikers causing nuisance with late night laps through north Norfolk

Noisy bikers are tormenting people living in a coastal town with loud revving engines waking people as late as 2am.

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Owen Sennitt

All you need to know ahead of the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre

Tens of thousands of people are expected to head to the Norwich Lanes this Sunday as part of the Lord Mayor's Weekend celebrations. 

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Emily Goodwin

Norfolk finalists announced for prestigious awards

The finalists have now been announced for the Norfolk Arts Awards 2025. 

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Emily Goodwin

First look inside newest store in city shopping centre ahead of opening

A mystery box shop will open its doors to customers for the first time this weekend. 

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Emily Goodwin

'It has been tremendous' - Landlords retiring after 26 years at beloved pub

The landlords of a beloved village pub will step back from the bar after 26 years pulling pints.

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Emily Goodwin

New seaside pub and bakery named 'local gem' by top foodie guide

A newly opened pub and bakery has already made it into the UK's top foodie guide. 

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Emily Goodwin

Fears over future of lifeboat station grow as annual fundraising event is cancelled

Concerns over the future of Sheringham lifeboat station continue to grow after its annual Lifeboat Day was cancelled.

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Amy Mackrill

Young couple launch pet-sitting business after struggling to find work

A pair of animal lovers have turned a difficult job market into an opportunity by launching their own pet-sitting business.

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Amy Mackrill

WATCH: Moment kayaker is found unresponsive half a mile off Norfolk coast

A video has captured the moment a lifeboat crew found a woman unresponsive on a kayak half a mile off the Norfolk coast.

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Faye Minton

Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after neighbourhood dispute

A woman was arrested on suspicion of arson after a neighbourhood dispute.

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Faye Minton

Cocktail bar on quay reopens after rebrand

A cocktail bar has reopened after a rebrand. 

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Faye Minton

Grand Norfolk hall to host comic opera for first time

The comic opera The Elixir of Love, by Donizetti, will be performed for the first time at Wolterton Hall.

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Sophie Skyring

Coffee morning tackles loneliness among elderly

A coffee morning to tackle loneliness among the elderly was held in Norwich in a bid raise awareness of the "power of community connection".

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Sophie Skyring

Thetford welcomes Anglia in Bloom judges for annual competition

Thetford showcased its dedication to environmental responsibility after welcoming judges from the Anglia in Bloom horticultural competition.

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Sophie Skyring

Stunning new installation and 300-year-old book on show in north Norfolk

The Blickling Estate is showcasing a new art exhibition and a 300-year-old book.

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Sophie Skyring

Popular spud van forced to move after council says it can't trade from current spot

The owner of a popular city centre jacket potato van is being forced to look for a new site after being told by the council he can no longer trade...

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Francis Redwood

Why is there a Chinook helicopter in the city centre?

A huge helicopter has touched down in the city as the centrepiece for a weekend event.

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Francis Redwood

Much-loved spud truck opens new site outside pub on city centre outskirts

A much-loved spud van has got off to a hot start at its new site mere days after having to move on from its city centre home.

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Francis Redwood

Tributes to former town mayor who has died after ill health

A former town mayor and long-serving councillor has died after being diagnosed with ill health.

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Owen Sennitt

City Hall faces questions over management as housing company folds

City Hall has faced questions over its management after agreeing to put its much-touted housing company into liquidation. 

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Eleanor Storey

Two Norfolk MPs under investigation by parliamentary watchdog

Two Norfolk MPs are being probed by the parliamentary watchdog over suspected breaches of rules. 

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Eleanor Storey

New security fence around hospital plagued by e-bike and scooter riders turned down

A new fence around a hospital plagued by e-bike and scooter riders has been turned down because it would spoil views of a town's park.

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Chris Bishop

Plans for eight new village homes turned down after fears over loss of green space

Plans for eight new rural homes have been turned down amid fears over the loss of green space.

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Chris Bishop

Parks set to host free sports sessions this summer

A series of free sports sessions is set to hit parks across a coastal town this summer.

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Mark Boggis

Four storey town centre property up for auction

A prominent former hair salon forming part of an "impressive" four-storey building near a coastal town centre could soon be set for a new lease of...

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Mark Boggis

Locked Hybrid bike stolen from outside business in early morning raid

A hybrid bike was stolen by thieves after it had been left locked outside a business.

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Mark Boggis

Fight breaks out at library involving tin of paint

A fight involving a tin of paint broke out near a library.

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Shaun Webbley

Historical sites in Norfolk targeted by vandals

Vandals have been targeting historical sites across Norfolk, police patrols have found.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Man who died after heart attack behind the wheel had just left mother's funeral

A long-time Adnams employee who died after having a heart attack at the wheel, had just left his mother's funeral when the tragedy unfolded.

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Bruno Brown

Enterprising young livestock farmers share £12,000 industry prize

Two enterprising young Norfolk livestock farmers have shared a £12,000 industry prize aimed at boosting career opportunities in agriculture.

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Chris Hill

Norfolk is at the top of the tree in farmland bird count - for seventh year running

For the seventh year running, Norfolk was the top contributor in a national farmland bird count which has underlined the importance of farm ...

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Chris Hill

Norfolk farm manager defends bold new contracting venture - 45 miles from home

A leading Norfolk farm manager has called for more unity and less "negativity" in the industry after defending his decision to grasp a contracting...

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Chris Hill

Flood team switch to sandless sandbags

A 4x4 response team is gearing up for emergencies with a more portable solution to flooding.

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Robbie Bennett

Security at popular public garden ramped up after spate of late night break-ins

One of the city's most popular public gardens has ramped up security after a spate of break-ins. 

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Danielle Champ

'Large and complex' blaze rips through barns at farm

A major blaze has ripped through a farm and devastated several barns which held straw bales and machinery.

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Phoebe Ozanne

21-bedroom family run hotel hits the market for £750,000

A family-run hotel, which has 21 bedrooms, has hit the market.

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Shaun Webbley

Person in hospital after lorry crash closes road

One person has been taken to hospital after a serious crash forced a road closure.

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Shaun Webbley

Impressive home with countryside views for sale in Burnham Market

An architect-designed home in the sought-after village of Burnham Market is for sale at a guide price of £3.75 million. 

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Adam Pescod