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Speed cameras now in place on A47 Acle Straight

Speed cameras now in place on A47 Acle Straight

Speed cameras are now in place on the A47 Acle Straight after their installation was delayed because of problems making them stay in position.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Two sentenced after police officer bitten and scratched in Norwich

Two sentenced after police officer bitten and scratched in Norwich

Two people have been sentenced after a police officer was grabbed, bitten and scratched in Norwich.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Sinking boat causes oil spill on the Broads

Sinking boat causes oil spill on the Broads

The sinking of a boat on the Broads has created an oil slick.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Rat-infested cash and carry shut down over hygiene concerns

Rat-infested cash and carry shut down over hygiene concerns

A wholesale store has been shut down after a food hygiene inspection found "extensive" rat infestations.

yesterday 1

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Danielle Champ

It's too small! Neighbours object to bid for homes behind their gardens

It's too small! Neighbours object to bid for homes behind their gardens

Neighbours fear plans for homes on land behind their gardens will lead to "a loss of their privacy".

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Car fire causing severe delays on A11

Car fire causing severe delays on A11

A car fire caused long delays on the A11.

yesterday 1

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Johnny Amos

'Paint pot gang' use tiny containers to flood Norfolk town with cocaine

'Paint pot gang' use tiny containers to flood Norfolk town with cocaine

A county lines gang flooded a town with more than £300,000 of cocaine using tiny children's paint-style pots to distribute the drugs, a court has...

yesterday 0

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Peter Walsh

Stab wound 'cut hole in heart' of Norwich murder victim, jury told

Stab wound 'cut hole in heart' of Norwich murder victim, jury told

A man allegedly murdered by a neighbour after a row over current affairs suffered a stab wound that cut a hole in his heart, a court has heard.

yesterday 1

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Peter Walsh

Man cleared of murder over Norwich gang feud stabbing

Man cleared of murder over Norwich gang feud stabbing

One of four people accused of murdering a teen as part of a Norwich gang feud has had the case against him dismissed.

yesterday 1

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Peter Walsh

Taxpayers to foot £1m bill to post booklets about new Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Taxpayers to foot £1m bill to post booklets about new Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Taxpayers could be left with a bill of almost £1m to print and post booklets detailing the candidates in the first ever Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral...

yesterday 4

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Dan Grimmer

Budget boost for Norfolk costs for SEND children - but £180m deficit questions remain

Budget boost for Norfolk costs for SEND children - but £180m deficit questions remain

Leaders at Norfolk County Council have welcomed a Budget day move which will shift the soaring costs of providing support for children with special...

yesterday 0

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Man accused of cocaine dealing after farm break-in by machete-wielding gang

Man accused of cocaine dealing after farm break-in by machete-wielding gang

A man is accused of involvement in large-scale cocaine dealing after four men broke into a farmhouse armed with machetes and knives.

yesterday 0

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Simon Parkin

Man who visited more than 300 towns and cities lists Norwich as among the best

Man who visited more than 300 towns and cities lists Norwich as among the best

A man who spent £15,000 visiting 312 British towns and cities has said Norwich is in his top 10.

yesterday 0

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Man arrested after racially aggravated incidents near asylum seeker hotel

Man arrested after racially aggravated incidents near asylum seeker hotel

A man has been arrested on suspicion of racially-aggravated assault and harassment near an asylum seeker hotel.

yesterday 0

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Faye Minton

Traffic chaos as commuters clash with Black Friday shoppers

Traffic chaos as commuters clash with Black Friday shoppers

Motorists faced severe delays in Norwich as Black Friday shoppers and commuters fought to leave the city.

yesterday 0

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Faye Minton

Inspirational Janet celebrates 100 years of life and laughter

Inspirational Janet celebrates 100 years of life and laughter

An inspirational mother, nannie and great nannie whose life has been filled with courage, generosity, laughter, and love celebrates her 100th...

yesterday 0

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Sophie Skyring

Norwich-bred cellist to perform with Philharmonic Orchestra

Norwich-bred cellist to perform with Philharmonic Orchestra

A Norwich-born cellist will return to his hometown to perform with the Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra next month.

yesterday 0

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Sophie Skyring

Norfolk charities praise end to 'cruel' two-child benefit cap

Norfolk charities praise end to 'cruel' two-child benefit cap

Norfolk charities have praised the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap — a move they say will be pivotal in tackling child poverty across...

yesterday 0

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Sophie Skyring

Dog bans and restrictions on beaches and inland set to be reviewed

Dog bans and restrictions on beaches and inland set to be reviewed

Bans and restrictions on dogs at beaches and fields along the north Norfolk coast are to be reviewed.

yesterday 0

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Owen Sennitt

Boaters to pay more to use Broads... and be hit with fines for non-payment

Boaters to pay more to use Broads... and be hit with fines for non-payment

Boaters will be charged more to use the Norfolk Broads next year and those failing to pay on time will be hit with increasing fines.

yesterday 0

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Owen Sennitt

TV presenter surprises Norfolk man with huge award on BBC show

TV presenter surprises Norfolk man with huge award on BBC show

A site manager for a high school was paid a surprise visit by BBC presenter Alex Jones after winning a national award.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Pizzeria launching first shop in city centre

Pizzeria launching first shop in city centre

A pizzeria is opening its first permanent base in the city centre before Christmas.

yesterday 0

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Emily Goodwin

New 'magical' light trail and alpine bar launches at Norfolk woodland

New 'magical' light trail and alpine bar launches at Norfolk woodland

A new illuminated trail leading people through 1km of woodland at a historic hall has launched for the first time.

yesterday 0

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Emily Goodwin

Garage owner forced to move business to make way for new homes

Garage owner forced to move business to make way for new homes

A garage owner is being forced to relocate his business to make way for a new housing development.

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Chris Bishop

Reform win Norfolk by-election (as Labour get just FORTY votes)

Reform win Norfolk by-election (as Labour get just FORTY votes)

Reform UK has gained another seat on a Norfolk council after its candidate won a coastal by-election, with Labour taking just 40 votes.

yesterday 1

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Chris Bishop

Norfolk's Lord Charles Townshend dies aged 80

Norfolk's Lord Charles Townshend dies aged 80

A nobleman descended from a family that helped to shape the face of both rural Norfolk and world history has died at the age of 80.

yesterday 0

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Chris Bishop

Go-ahead for Norfolk filling station to open 24 hours

Go-ahead for Norfolk filling station to open 24 hours

An expanding supermarket filling station on the outskirts of a Norfolk town has been given the go-ahead to stay open 24 hours.

yesterday 0

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Chris Bishop

Police say masked yobs pose town centre menace

Police say masked yobs pose town centre menace

Yobs wearing masks and face coverings have been acting aggressively and going on shoplifting sprees in a town centre

yesterday 0

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Mark Boggis

Signs go up ahead of closure of national store in town

Signs go up ahead of closure of national store in town

Signs have gone up ahead of the closure of a national chain in a seaside town.

yesterday 1

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Mark Boggis

Christmas comes early to two youngsters as Disneyland wishes come true

Christmas comes early to two youngsters as Disneyland wishes come true

Two deserving children from Norfolk and Suffolk have been granted some magical Disney wishes with trips of a lifetime.

yesterday 1

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Mark Boggis

Controversial decision to spend £350k on new bin lids is formally challenged

Controversial decision to spend £350k on new bin lids is formally challenged

A council's decision to spend £350,000 on thousands of new bin lids has come under scrutiny after it was formally challenged.

yesterday 1

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Mark Boggis

Long-term future of UK's only free beach festival is sealed

Long-term future of UK's only free beach festival is sealed

A major funding agreement has been sealed to secure the long-term future of the UK's only free beach festival.

yesterday 0

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Mark Boggis

Talk about a sand trap! Golf club forced to change course as fairways fall onto beach

Talk about a sand trap! Golf club forced to change course as fairways fall onto beach

For a golfer, sand traps are one thing... but collapsing dunes are another.

yesterday 0

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Daniel Hickey

Firms caught out by budget's 'hidden clause' which could spell the end for many

Firms caught out by budget's 'hidden clause' which could spell the end for many

A "hidden clause" in the chancellor's Budget will drive many small firms out of business, experts have warned.

yesterday 1

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Adam Barker

Parents left out of pocket by thousands after baby store goes bust

Parents left out of pocket by thousands after baby store goes bust

Parents have lost thousands of pounds as a baby company with a store in Norwich has gone bust.

yesterday 0

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Adam Barker

'Don't panic' - poultry sellers respond to fears of Christmas turkey shortages

'Don't panic' - poultry sellers respond to fears of Christmas turkey shortages

Consumers have been told there's no need to panic over their Christmas dinner after fears were raised of a potential turkey shortage due to bird...

yesterday 1

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Chris Hill

Fast food giant to open new restaurant in Norfolk next year

Fast food giant to open new restaurant in Norfolk next year

A fast food giant has confirmed its newest Norfolk restaurant will open next year.

yesterday 0

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

City hotel reveals bid to restore 20th century function room

City hotel reveals bid to restore 20th century function room

A city hotel is hoping to restore one of its rooms believed to have hosted events more than 100 years ago.

yesterday 0

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Danielle Champ

Norwich City fans wound up by stadium announcer

Norwich City fans wound up by stadium announcer

The Canaries' pathetic performance wasn't the only thing that wound up fans during their 4-1 thumping at Birmingham City last Saturday.

yesterday 0

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Ben Fieldhouse

Second foal at horse rescue centre dies

Second foal at horse rescue centre dies

An emaciated foal who had been rescued earlier this year with maggot-infested wounds has died.

yesterday 0

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Ben Fieldhouse

Award-winning comedian coming to Norfolk

Award-winning comedian coming to Norfolk

An award-winning comedian is heading to Norfolk to perform in the new year.

yesterday 0

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Ben Fieldhouse

Changes enforced at busy city junction following raft of complaints

Changes enforced at busy city junction following raft of complaints

Changes have been made to a busy junction on Norfolk's road network following a raft of complaints from motorists.

yesterday 0

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Ben Fieldhouse

Man jailed after leading police on foot chase through city

Man jailed after leading police on foot chase through city

A man has been jailed after fleeing from a city pub and leading police on a foot chase.

yesterday 0

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Ben Fieldhouse

Grade II listed cottage on Gunton Park estate for sale at £440,000

Grade II listed cottage on Gunton Park estate for sale at £440,000

A Grade II listed cottage with two bedrooms and a courtyard garden is for sale in Hanworth, near North Walsham, at a guide price of £440,000. 

yesterday 0

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Adam Pescod

Drivers to face hour-long diversion while stretch of major route closed

Drivers to face hour-long diversion while stretch of major route closed

Drivers will be left faced with an hour-long diversion as a major road is closed for works.

yesterday 0

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Paris Maben-Hume

Driver caught speeding above 50mph in school zone

Driver caught speeding above 50mph in school zone

A driver was caught speeding above 50mph near a village school.

yesterday 0

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Paris Maben-Hume

Councillor untroubled by town's recent violent crime spree insists security is 'fine'

Councillor untroubled by town's recent violent crime spree insists security is 'fine'

A leading councillor has insisted security measures at a Norfolk town are "fine” despite business owners fearing for their lives following a spate...

yesterday 0

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Henry Durand

Norfolk MP wants asylum seekers on military bases... but not in his constituency

Norfolk MP wants asylum seekers on military bases... but not in his constituency

A Norfolk MP has said he supports the use of military camps in the county to house asylum seekers, but not the one being proposed in his own...

yesterday 0

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Henry Durand

A welding lesson with extraordinary young people fired me up about apprenticeships

A welding lesson with extraordinary young people fired me up about apprenticeships

On Wednesday, I had a welding lesson. Words I never thought I would utter in my seventh decade.

yesterday 0

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Rachel Moore

Plans submitted to permanently shut gate of Victorian bridge in the city

Plans submitted to permanently shut gate of Victorian bridge in the city

An historic structure in the city could have its gate closed for good due to safety risks.

yesterday 1

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Emily-Rose Thompson