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Man knocked another 'senseless' in 'ugly' Norfolk street violence

Man knocked another 'senseless' in 'ugly' Norfolk street violence

A man knocked another man "somewhat senseless" in an "ugly" episode of street violence in a Norfolk town, a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

Man arrested after incident closed part of Sainsbury's store

Man arrested after incident closed part of Sainsbury's store

A man has been arrested after an incident that closed part of a Sainsbury's store.

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Faye Minton

Thousands hit by second council charging blunder in space of a month

Thousands hit by second council charging blunder in space of a month

Red-faced council bosses have had to apologise for another blunder involving City Hall payments - the second gaffe in the space of a month.

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Dan Grimmer

Man given prison warning over crash in which woman was badly hurt

Man given prison warning over crash in which woman was badly hurt

A man has been warned he "almost inevitably" faces prison after admitting his guilt in a serious crash where a woman was badly hurt.

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Peter Walsh

Norfolk toilet cubicle voyeurism suspect hands himself into police

Norfolk toilet cubicle voyeurism suspect hands himself into police

A man voluntarily handed himself in for questioning after an alleged act of voyeurism in the toilets of a Norfolk fast food restaurant.

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Peter Walsh

Driver remains in hospital three weeks after serious Norfolk crash

Driver remains in hospital three weeks after serious Norfolk crash

A driver remains in hospital three weeks after a crash in which his car hit a tree in Norfolk, it has emerged.

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Peter Walsh

Five men to appear in court after series of police drugs raids in Norwich

Five men to appear in court after series of police drugs raids in Norwich

Five men are due to appear in court after a series of police raids in Norwich connected to the supply of cocaine and money laundering.

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Peter Walsh

No-one to be charged after teen threatened with knife in Norwich park

No-one to be charged after teen threatened with knife in Norwich park

A boy and a girl arrested after a teen was threatened with a knife in a Norwich park are to face no further action - meaning not one person has...

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Peter Walsh

Police cordon removed from entrance of woodland after several days

Police cordon removed from entrance of woodland after several days

A police cordon has been removed from the entrance of a woodland after several days.

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Faye Minton

Norwich City name betting firm as new principal partner

Norwich City name betting firm as new principal partner

Norwich City have announced a betting firm as their principal partner and back-of-shorts sponsor.

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Faye Minton

Revealed: Number of people in the region who can get weight-loss jabs on the NHS

Revealed: Number of people in the region who can get weight-loss jabs on the NHS

Health bosses believe that fewer than 500 people in the region qualify for prescriptions of new weight loss jabs on the NHS, figures have revealed.

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David Hannant

Tensions in village over plans for refugee site as posters go up

Tensions in village over plans for refugee site as posters go up

Plans to house refugees at a former airbase have stirred tensions in a Norfolk village.

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Owen Sennitt

'I'm still here' - Restaurant owner issues plea as 'for sale' sign causes confusion

'I'm still here' - Restaurant owner issues plea as 'for sale' sign causes confusion

The owner of an award-winning restaurant has issued a plea to his customers as a "for sale" sign has caused confusion.

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Emily Goodwin

Man arrested on suspicion of rape released on bail

Man arrested on suspicion of rape released on bail

A man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on bail.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Padel courts near the city are off to a swinging start

Padel courts near the city are off to a swinging start

The boss of a new padel courts near the city has said the new facilities have been "great" since opening almost one month ago.

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Danielle Champ

What is happening with one of the city's largest derelict buildings?

What is happening with one of the city's largest derelict buildings?

The future of one of Norwich's largest derelict buildings remains uncertain, despite an outstanding application to turn it into flats being active.

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Danielle Champ

TikTok shows bemused tourist discovering Norfolk 'cult'

TikTok shows bemused tourist discovering Norfolk 'cult'

A TikTok has shown the moment a confused tourist encountered a Norfolk "cult".

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Ben Fieldhouse

City centre pub set for major revamp ahead of reopening

City centre pub set for major revamp ahead of reopening

The new owners of a closed city centre pub have been given the go-ahead to revamp the site.

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Jack Warren

Trespassers cause disruption to trains between Norwich and London

Trespassers cause disruption to trains between Norwich and London

Train services between Norwich and London were disrupted this afternoon due to trespassers.

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Gabriella Crisp

Norwich shopping centre still searching for buyer a year after it was put up for sale

Norwich shopping centre still searching for buyer a year after it was put up for sale

A buyer for Norwich's Castle Quarter shopping centre is still yet to be found almost a year since it was put up for sale.

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Adam Barker

Woman arrested after man found with 'potentially life-changing injuries'

Woman arrested after man found with 'potentially life-changing injuries'

A woman has been arrested after a man was found unresponsive in Norwich with serious injuries, it has emerged.

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Peter Walsh

Hundreds gather outside hotel housing asylum seekers as protests continue

Hundreds gather outside hotel housing asylum seekers as protests continue

Hundreds of people gathered outside of a hotel on the outskirts of Norwich as protests continued over housing asylum seekers.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Pensioners angry at council for ignoring fears over deadly plant

Pensioners angry at council for ignoring fears over deadly plant

Pensioners living in sheltered accommodation say they are being ignored by Norwich City council over fears a deadly plant is growing right on their...

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Jack Warren

Fresh call for safety measures on 'dangerous' road

Fresh call for safety measures on 'dangerous' road

Fresh calls have been made for a Norwich road to be made safer, with people urged to share their experiences of near misses, speeding and dangerous...

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Dan Grimmer

City's hidden church at risk of falling into disrepair

City's hidden church at risk of falling into disrepair

Hidden behind a bustling city street known for its bars and clubs stands a gem which likely goes unnoticed by Friday night revellers.

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Jack Warren

New 20mph limit set to be introduced in Norfolk village

New 20mph limit set to be introduced in Norfolk village

A new 20mph limit is set to be introduced on a string of streets in a Norfolk village.

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Dan Grimmer

Fire chief wants law change as rise in battery farm bids heaps pressure on service

Fire chief wants law change as rise in battery farm bids heaps pressure on service

The glut of applications for large-scale battery storage farms is putting pressure on Norfolk Fire Service, prompting the county's chief fire...

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Dan Grimmer

Floral tributes left on doorstep of home where man died in fire

Floral tributes left on doorstep of home where man died in fire

Floral tributes have been left at a house where a man died after it was engulfed by fire. 

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Peter Walsh

Tragedy sparks concerns over impact of 'celebrity' diagnoses on cancer delays

Tragedy sparks concerns over impact of 'celebrity' diagnoses on cancer delays

Norfolk's senior coroner has raised fears that the NHS is struggling to cope with an influx of new cancer delays triggered by "high-profile...

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David Hannant

Norfolk college unveils new Centre of Excellence for Sport

Norfolk college unveils new Centre of Excellence for Sport

Easton College in Norfolk has unveiled its new Centre of Excellence for Sport following a £1.7 million upgrade.

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Sophie Skyring

Debenhams demolition plans among public notices to be aware of in Norfolk

Debenhams demolition plans among public notices to be aware of in Norfolk

From plans to demolish a derelict department store in Norwich to roadworks estimated to cost £1.8m, here are five public notices to be aware of in...

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Five pubs in Norwich with cosy fireplaces perfect for the autumn

Five pubs in Norwich with cosy fireplaces perfect for the autumn

From the pub in the Golden Triangle to a boozer that dates back to 1878, here are five pubs across Norwich which often have cosy fireplaces lit...

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Norfolk couple killed in crash in Scotland

Norfolk couple killed in crash in Scotland

A couple from Norfolk has been killed in a crash in Scotland.

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Shaun Webbley

Flood alert issued for parts of Norfolk

Flood alert issued for parts of Norfolk

An alert has been issued for parts of Norfolk due to expected flooding.

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Cerys Baker

Officials raise concerns over plans to turn vicarage into children's home

Officials raise concerns over plans to turn vicarage into children's home

Officials have raised concerns over an application, which could see a vicarage site in the outskirts of the city become a children's home.

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Danielle Champ

Norfolk park closed off with police cordon in place

Norfolk park closed off with police cordon in place

A Norfolk park has been closed off due to a police incident.

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Shaun Webbley

Tributes paid to Norfolk couple killed in Scotland crash

Tributes paid to Norfolk couple killed in Scotland crash

Tributes have been paid to a Norfolk couple who were killed in a crash on a Scottish main road.

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Shaun Webbley

Closed vape shop in city lanes on the market

Closed vape shop in city lanes on the market

A closed shop tucked away in the city lanes is on the market after its closure more than two years ago.

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Jack Warren

Norwich named as the best place to live in Norfolk

Norwich named as the best place to live in Norfolk

Norwich has been named as the best place to live in Norfolk.

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Shaun Webbley

UEA and NUA handed lowest-ever rankings in highly-regarded annual university table

UEA and NUA handed lowest-ever rankings in highly-regarded annual university table

The region's two main universities have slumped to their lowest-ever places in a highly-regarded annual league table.

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David Hannant

New bridal shop opening on grounds of country estate

New bridal shop opening on grounds of country estate

A boutique for brides on a budget is opening in a converted chapel near Norwich.

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Faye Minton

Step inside the hidden library at Norwich Cathedral

Step inside the hidden library at Norwich Cathedral

Stepping into the library at Norwich Cathedral really is like taking a step back in time.

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Emma Lee

Customers told to evacuate after 'police incident' at Sainsbury's

Customers told to evacuate after 'police incident' at Sainsbury's

A section of Sainsbury's supermarket was closed due to an in-store incident.

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Shaun Webbley

First votes cast for three councils to replace Norfolk's current eight

First votes cast for three councils to replace Norfolk's current eight

Three of Norfolk's councils have become the first to officially endorse the vision for three new authorities to replace the county's current eight.

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Dan Grimmer

Jealous boyfriend hurled cannabis grinder at partner after man touched her leg

Jealous boyfriend hurled cannabis grinder at partner after man touched her leg

A jealous man threw a cannabis grinder at his partner after becoming angry when a neighbour touched her leg, a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

Fly-tipping cases lead to almost £1,000 in fines

Fly-tipping cases lead to almost £1,000 in fines

Councils have dished out almost £1,000 in fines after three separate fly-tipping incidents.

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Faye Minton

Norfolk named among UK's most affordable holiday destinations

Norfolk named among UK's most affordable holiday destinations

Norfolk has been named one of the UK's most affordable holiday destinations.

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Faye Minton

MP raises concerns over plans for village refugee centre (but doesn't oppose them)

MP raises concerns over plans for village refugee centre (but doesn't oppose them)

An MP has said he will "press for answers" over plans to house 200 Afghan refugees in his constituency but has stopped short of opposing the scheme.

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Owen Sennitt

Decision over 24/7 opening hours for new McDonald's hit by last minute delay

Decision over 24/7 opening hours for new McDonald's hit by last minute delay

A decision whether to allow fast food giant McDonald’s to operate its newest Norfolk restaurant around the clock has been delayed at the 11th hour.

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Dan Grimmer

Man facing two rape charges admits one and denies the other

Man facing two rape charges admits one and denies the other

A man facing two charges of rape has admitted one but denied the other.

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Peter Walsh