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Health fears over dust from ships unloading at Norfolk port

Health fears over dust from ships unloading at Norfolk port

Health fears have been raised over dust generated by ships unloading their cargoes at Norfolk's second-biggest port, as its operator pledged to make...

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New book promises 'revelations' about Norfolk-born princess

New book promises 'revelations' about Norfolk-born princess

The brother of Norfolk-born Diana, Princess of Wales is set to share his memories for the first time in a new book.

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Plans unveiled for new lakeside holiday resort aimed at 'high spending visitors'

Plans unveiled for new lakeside holiday resort aimed at 'high spending visitors'

A flooded formed quarry could become a "wellness resort" with more than 150 holiday homes.

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New machine brought in to save village's threatened fishpond

New machine brought in to save village's threatened fishpond

A bigger digger has been drafted into the battle to save a village fish pond first stocked be medieval monks.

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Man who murdered ex-girlfriend as she worked in Woolworths to be released from prison

Man who murdered ex-girlfriend as she worked in Woolworths to be released from prison

Shaun Thrower, who can soon be freed from prison (Image: Supplied)

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New homes on edge of village turned down over fears for countryside

New homes on edge of village turned down over fears for countryside

Plans for new homes on the edge of a Norfolk village have been turned down over fears the development would harm the countryside.

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Norfolk set for 'false autumn' as leaves turn brown early after drought and heatwaves

Norfolk set for 'false autumn' as leaves turn brown early after drought and heatwaves

Keats called it the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness in his much-loved ode To Autumn.

15.08.2026 20

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Norfolk set for 'false autumn' as leaves turn brown early after drought and heatwaves

Norfolk set for 'false autumn' as leaves turn brown early after drought and heatwaves

Keats called it the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness in his much-loved ode To Autumn.

15.08.2026 10

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Villagers divided over plans for new McDonald's near listed watermill

Villagers divided over plans for new McDonald's near listed watermill

Villagers are divided over plans for a new fast food store close to a listed watermill.

15.08.2026 10

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Centuries-old 'handsome' rural barns given the go-ahead to be turned into homes

Centuries-old 'handsome' rural barns given the go-ahead to be turned into homes

Centuries-old barns described as "handsome examples" are set to be turned into new homes.

15.08.2026 20

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Chainsaw artist carves new Brown Owl for guides and brownies

Chainsaw artist carves new Brown Owl for guides and brownies

A chainsaw carver set to work to create a new Brown Owl for his local guides and brownies.

13.08.2026 10

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Plans go live for new McDonald's next to listed mill on edge of Norfolk village

Plans go live for new McDonald's next to listed mill on edge of Norfolk village

A fast food giant has submitted its plans for a new drive-through restaurant on the edge of a coastal village despite being warned they are likely to...

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Man in his 20s who died in A148 crash named in roadside tributes

Man in his 20s who died in A148 crash named in roadside tributes

A man who died in a car crash has been named in roadside tributes left at the scene.

12.08.2026 20

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Village green fenced off after parking row at harbour

Village green fenced off after parking row at harbour

It might not seem the quaintest of village greens, particularly after its latest addition.

12.08.2026 10

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Locals winning battle to save ancient village pond laid bare by drought

Locals winning battle to save ancient village pond laid bare by drought

Locals are winning the battle to save fish from a village pond which was first stocked by medieval monks.

11.08.2026 10

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East Anglia could be the UK's hottest spot as ANOTHER heatwave hits the country

East Anglia could be the UK's hottest spot as ANOTHER heatwave hits the country

East Anglia could see the UK's highest temperatures this week as forecasters warn of another heatwave on the way.

10.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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East Anglia could be the UK's hottest spot as ANOTHER heatwave hits the country

East Anglia could be the UK's hottest spot as ANOTHER heatwave hits the country

East Anglia could see the UK's highest temperatures this week as forecasters warn of another heatwave on the way.

10.08.2026 10

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Villagers battle to save ancient fish pond first stocked by medieval monks

Villagers battle to save ancient fish pond first stocked by medieval monks

Locals are battling to save an ancient village pond first stocked with fish by medieval monks.

10.08.2026 10

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Tributes to 'devoted' father-of-five who died following farming accident aged 41

Tributes to 'devoted' father-of-five who died following farming accident aged 41

A fundraising appeal has raised almost £20,000 in two days to support the family of a farmer who has died at the age of 41.

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Plans to knock down Nissen hut and build two holiday lets refused

Plans to knock down Nissen hut and build two holiday lets refused

Plans to replace a rural Nissen hut with two new holiday cottages have been refused.

08.08.2026 20

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Mayday over future of centuries-old pub in Nelson's Norfolk village

Mayday over future of centuries-old pub in Nelson's Norfolk village

Nelson raised a glass in its bar before setting sail on his final voyage.

08.08.2026 20

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Mayday over future of centuries-old pub in Nelson's Norfolk village

Mayday over future of centuries-old pub in Nelson's Norfolk village

Nelson raised a glass in its bar before setting sail on his final voyage.

08.08.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

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How thousands of tonnes of rock from Norway could save Norfolk town from the sea

Thousands of tonnes of rock imported from Norway is needed to fix a town's sea defences, costing £2 million.

04.08.2026 30

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Are the tides changing when it comes to Norfolk's love affair with its beach huts?

It is a seaside romance that has endured for generations, weathering winter storms and shifting holiday trends alike.

03.08.2026 20

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Entire row of business units built without permission are allowed to STAY

An entire row of business units which were built without permission can stay after a year-long planning wrangle.

02.08.2026 20

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Owner facing vet bill for thousands after pet cat Pig's life-saving op

A woman has been left with a bill for thousands after her beloved cat needed life-saving cancer surgery.

02.08.2026 20

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Go ahead for holiday lets above seaside amusement arcade

Plans to turn the upper floors of an amusement arcade into holiday lets have been given the nod.

02.08.2026 10

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Plans to convert rural Norfolk barn into homes withdrawn

Plans to turn a rural Norfolk barn into two new homes have been put on hold.

02.08.2026 20

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Why this Norfolk farm is scrapping its turkey operation for 2.5m chickens instead

A poultry farm could switch from rearing turkeys to producing 2.5m chickens year.

01.08.2026 20

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Go-ahead for office above coastal business to be turned into flat

Plans for a first-floor office above a holiday lettings business have been given the green light to be turned into a flat.

01.08.2026 20

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Officials fear Norfolk theatre linked to Shakespeare could be struck by lightning

Officials fear an ancient Norfolk theatre linked to Shakespeare could be struck by lightning.

01.08.2026 20

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Defibrillator and bleed kit planned for town centre building society branch

A building society hopes to put a defibrillator and a bleed control kit outside one of its branches.

01.08.2026 20

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Plans revealed for new homes to be built in garden on edge on rural village

Plans have been submitted to build nine new homes in a garden on the edge of a rural village.

31.07.2026 20

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Is rain FINALLY on way for Norfolk's driest village (and other parts of the county)?

Is Norfolk's driest village about to finally get some rain to end its drought for now..?

30.07.2026 10

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King given pot of honey during visit to Norfolk stealth fighter base

The King visited the Norfolk home of the nation's stealth fighter force as the base celebrates its 110th birthday.

30.07.2026 30

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Disgraced former duke who was stripped of titles could lose one of his final honours

The disgraced former royal who moved to Norfolk after being stripped of this titles and privileges could lose one of his final remaining honours.

29.07.2026 20

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Eyesore building in town's historic market square can become café

A former charity shop that has become an eyesore on a town's historic market square can become a new café.

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New homes on site of former barn get go-ahead despite objections from neighbours

Two new homes have been given the go-ahead on the site of a former barn despite objections from neighbours.

29.07.2026 20

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Village named one of UKs driest sees landscape turn yellow as drought grips Norfolk

A once lush north Norfolk village has now faded to yellow with thoughts of rain a distant memory as the on-going drought has its grip firmly on the...

29.07.2026 20

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Affordable homes get the nod in village despite more than 50 objections

Five new affordable homes have been given the go-ahead in a rural village despite a slew of objections.

28.07.2026 20

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Champion of Norwich's built heritage and passionate naturalist dies aged 92

A champion of Norwich's built heritage and passionate naturalist has died at the age of 92.

28.07.2026 20

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Champion of Norwich's built heritage and passionate naturalist dies aged 92

A champion of Norwich's built heritage and passionate naturalist has died at the age of 92.

28.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Britain's 'best-loved birder' Bill Oddie brought Norfolk to the nation's TV screens

A TV comedian turned conservationist whose wildlife programmes brought Norfolk to the nation's living rooms has died at the age of 85.

27.07.2026 20

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Britain's 'best-loved birder' Bill Oddie brought Norfolk to the nation's TV screens

A TV comedian turned conservationist whose wildlife programmes brought Norfolk to the nation's living rooms has died at the age of 85.

27.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Major new homes development in village turned down

Plans for major new homes development on the edge of a coastal village have been thrown out after an outcry from locals.

27.07.2026 20

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Last WW2 fighter plane to be built thunders over village flower show

A Second World War fighter plane celebrated its 82nd birthday with a sortie over a village flower show in Norfolk.

27.07.2026 20

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Call for redesign of Norfolk village sign which locals say is 'quite frankly boring'

A heritage group wants a village sign to be redesigned because it's "boring".

27.07.2026 20

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Man walking England Coast Path (and he's almost completed 4pc)

A man who lost his partner of 30 years to cancer is walking England's coastal path in her memory.

27.07.2026 20

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More huts to be built beside picturesque beach where they sell for up to £60,000

More than 20 new huts can be added to a picturesque beach where the trendy seaside hideaways can change hands for up to £60,000.

26.07.2026 20

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Barn down remote rural track can be turned into two new homes

A rundown barn off a remote rural track is set to be turned into two new homes.

26.07.2026 20

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