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Plumber's death linked to asbestos exposure

Plumber's death linked to asbestos exposure

An investigation has been launched after the death of a Norfolk man was linked to asbestos exposure.

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Kelly Strange

Firm behind data centre plans hits back at claims site will lead to 'water stress'

Firm behind data centre plans hits back at claims site will lead to 'water stress'

Bosses of the firm behind a data centre scheme have hit out at claims the facility could lead to water shortages.

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Jack Warren

Prisoner who died at HMP Norwich named

Prisoner who died at HMP Norwich named

A prisoner who died at HMP Norwich has been named as Mark Alderson.

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Kelly Strange

Gym owners planning to expand business with opening of bigger site

Gym owners planning to expand business with opening of bigger site

The owners of a female-only gym are launching their expanded site after spending weeks transforming it.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Takeaway with history of poor hygiene ratings rebrands AGAIN

Takeaway with history of poor hygiene ratings rebrands AGAIN

A takeaway which had a £40,000 renovation after getting a one-star food hygiene rating has rebranded again.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

New self-build homes in village set for go-ahead despite objections

New self-build homes in village set for go-ahead despite objections

Two new self-build homes look set to get the green light in a Norfolk village despite objections.

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Chris Bishop

Go-ahead for former homeless hostel to be revamped

Go-ahead for former homeless hostel to be revamped

A former homeless hostel is set to be refurbished to provide more modern accommodation.

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Chris Bishop

New findings reveal Norfolk women bear the brunt in caring for older relatives

New findings reveal Norfolk women bear the brunt in caring for older relatives

Women are shouldering the brunt of responsibility of caring for older relatives in Norfolk, a troubling new report has revealed.

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Dan Grimmer

Woman dies at Norfolk hospital which she devoted herself to

Woman dies at Norfolk hospital which she devoted herself to

A charity volunteer who dedicated more than 20 years of service to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital despite living with epilepsy and learning...

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Kelly Strange

Racing season scrapped amid death probe

Racing season scrapped amid death probe

Powerboat racing at Oulton Broad has been abandoned for the season because organisers are yet to receive permission to continue following the death of...

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Phoebe Ozanne

Heat-health alert extended as temperatures set to reach 30C in Norfolk

Heat-health alert extended as temperatures set to reach 30C in Norfolk

A heat-health alert has been extended as another spell of hot weather will hit the region next week, with some areas expected to reach 30C.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Pub to offer a taste of the Mediterranean with three-day summer fiesta

Pub to offer a taste of the Mediterranean with three-day summer fiesta

Live music and Mediterranean flavours will fill the air as a pub brings back its summer fiesta for the second year.

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Phoebe Ozanne

PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham urged to move Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral election to 2027

PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham urged to move Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral election to 2027

Leaders at County Hall are urging Andy Burnham to bring forward the election for Norfolk and Suffolk's first mayor if he becomes prime minister.

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Dan Grimmer

High street could be closed to cars in afternoons after pedestrianisation backlash

High street could be closed to cars in afternoons after pedestrianisation backlash

A Norfolk high street could be closed to traffic in the afternoons after locals objected to it being pedestrianised all day.

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Chris Bishop

Region named among best in UK for alfresco dining

Region named among best in UK for alfresco dining

East Suffolk has been named as one of the best places in the UK for outdoor dining.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Go-ahead for work to preserve ruins of 700-year-old Norfolk church

Go-ahead for work to preserve ruins of 700-year-old Norfolk church

The crumbling remains of an ancient Norfolk church are set to be preserved for posterity while archaeologists check for historic remains.

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Chris Bishop

Boy, 3, thrown into crocodile pit has five surgeries with 'at least' two more planned

Boy, 3, thrown into crocodile pit has five surgeries with 'at least' two more planned

A three-year-old boy who was attacked by a crocodile after being thrown into its enclosure has had five surgeries, with more still expected.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Man who previously went missing drowns at Norfolk beach

Man who previously went missing drowns at Norfolk beach

A Norfolk man who was previously the subject of a police missing person appeal died after drowning at Cromer beach.

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Kelly Strange

Coastal restaurant named among UK's most romantic places to dine

Coastal restaurant named among UK's most romantic places to dine

A restaurant on the Suffolk coast has been named one of the most romantic places to dine.

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Paris Maben-Hume

Man found dead at home with shotgun injuries

Man found dead at home with shotgun injuries

A 70-year-old Norfolk man found dead at home with a shotgun injury has sparked an investigation.

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Kelly Strange

Fitness testing business to offer laboratory-grade services to local gym users

Fitness testing business to offer laboratory-grade services to local gym users

Laboratory-grade fitness testing is now within reach for amateur athletes in Norfolk.

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Liam Soanes

Where Norfolk speed camera vans clocked 15,500 motorists in just THREE months

Where Norfolk speed camera vans clocked 15,500 motorists in just THREE months

More than 15,500 motorists on Norfolk roads were caught over the speed limit by camera van checks in just three months.

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Simon Parkin

Health officials investigate hospital patient's death during heatwave

Health officials investigate hospital patient's death during heatwave

Health officials are investigating whether high temperatures may have contributed to a hospital patient’s death during last week’s heatwave.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Norfolk fishermen brace for summer of 'friction' as High Court order wreaks havoc

Norfolk fishermen brace for summer of 'friction' as High Court order wreaks havoc

Norfolk fishermen are bracing for a challenging summer after a court extended an order keeping them off their fishing grounds until August to allow...

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Henry Durand

Historic venue reveals 'most vibrant and energetic' summer show yet

Historic venue reveals 'most vibrant and energetic' summer show yet

A new summer spectacular is coming to a historic venue promising to be its "most vibrant and energetic production yet".

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Phoebe Ozanne

Banned BMW driver who swerved into oncoming traffic allowed back on roads

Banned BMW driver who swerved into oncoming traffic allowed back on roads

A disqualified driver who caused a serious crash after swerving into the path of oncoming traffic has been allowed back on the roads.

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Simon Parkin

TV and film actor to star in city pantomime this festive season

TV and film actor to star in city pantomime this festive season

A television and film actor will bring some festive sparkle to a city stage this Christmas.

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Phoebe Ozanne

See inside £1.6m gothic-style house that was built for influential banking family

See inside £1.6m gothic-style house that was built for influential banking family

A house originally built as a hunting lodge for the family behind Barclays has been put up for sale in Norwich.

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Iona Goodall

Norfolk seaside theatre marks 125th anniversary with special evening

Norfolk seaside theatre marks 125th anniversary with special evening

A Norfolk seaside theatre has hosted a special evening to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

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Nelson Walker

Busy road near A11 to close for drainage works

Busy road near A11 to close for drainage works

Motorists could face weeks of disruption due to a road closure for drainage works.

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Liam Soanes

5 beautiful National Trust sites to visit in Norfolk this summer

5 beautiful National Trust sites to visit in Norfolk this summer

Now that summer is in full swing, many people will be looking for a good place to while away a weekend day.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

North Norfolk beach named among best in the country for families

North Norfolk beach named among best in the country for families

A beach in north Norfolk has been named one of the best in the UK for families with young children.

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Iona Goodall

Planning bid for new self-build home in village dismissed on appeal

Planning bid for new self-build home in village dismissed on appeal

A planning bid for a new self-build home on land in a village has been dismissed on appeal.

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Matthew Senior

50 years of protecting Norfolk's living treasures

50 years of protecting Norfolk's living treasures

Fifty years on from its foundation, Norfolk Churches Trust stands as one of the county’s most practical and passionate guardians of place, memory...

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Emma Lee

Football fan recognised for commitment to following England around the world

Football fan recognised for commitment to following England around the world

A football-loving Norfolk man has been recognised for his unwavering dedication to England.

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Matthew Senior

Entries open for prestigious award celebrating books from east of England

Entries open for prestigious award celebrating books from east of England

Submissions are now open for the 19th annual East Anglian Book Awards, the region’s prestigious annual celebration of creative writing and publishing.

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Emma Lee

Cockroach and rat infested restaurant closed for good

Cockroach and rat infested restaurant closed for good

A rat and cockroach-infested restaurant has closed for good on Great Yarmouth seafront.

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Nelson Walker

What lurks off Norfolk's mini Great Barrier Reef?

What lurks off Norfolk's mini Great Barrier Reef?

Crystal clear waters have given a colourful and revealing glimpse of the hidden world beneath the waves off Sheringham.

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Holly Clement

Chocolate attraction seeks alcohol licence to expand events and expereinces

Chocolate attraction seeks alcohol licence to expand events and expereinces

A popular chocolate attraction is hoping to broaden its visitor offering after applying for a licence to serve alcohol.

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Victoria Humphrey

New operators at £6.2m seafront café and restaurant complex

New operators at £6.2m seafront café and restaurant complex

A popular wellness café has expanded into new premises as part of a major £6.2m seafront development.

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Mark Boggis

Former tiler swaps 30-year career to build a family-run market stall business

Former tiler swaps 30-year career to build a family-run market stall business

A former tiler is hoping to create a family-run business after swapping his career of 30 years.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Not to be sniffed at...! Experts predict an end to the 'Whitlingham Whiff'

Not to be sniffed at...! Experts predict an end to the 'Whitlingham Whiff'

It's a pungent pong which has persistently plagued part of Norwich for years - causing quite a stink.

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Dan Grimmer

Plans to demolish tilting bungalow and replace it with new home

Plans to demolish tilting bungalow and replace it with new home

A bungalow suffering from subsidence could be knocked down to make way for a new home.

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Chris Bishop

Plans for new housing estate in Norfolk village unveiled

Plans for new housing estate in Norfolk village unveiled

A new housing estate could be on the way for a Norfolk village.

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Ben Robinson

New housing estate planned on unused Norfolk farmland

New housing estate planned on unused Norfolk farmland

A new housing estate could be built on part of a farm which has not been used for more than 15 years.

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Ben Robinson