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Police probe into husky abduction ends without any charges made

Police probe into husky abduction ends without any charges made

Police have closed their investigation into an incident of 'dognapping' which took place just before Christmas near Dereham.

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Norfolk's longest village eyed up for solar farm bid

Norfolk's longest village eyed up for solar farm bid

A consultation has been launched over plans to build a solar farm near Norfolk's longest village.

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No excessive barking to be allowed for planned dog walking field

No excessive barking to be allowed for planned dog walking field

A woman determined to bring a dog walking field to a village has said "no excessive barking" will be permitted in an effort to win over planners.

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History society group to shut down after 30 years

History society group to shut down after 30 years

A 30-year-old history society is closing after facing a decrease in membership. 

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Traditional barns to be given new lease of life as homes

Traditional barns to be given new lease of life as homes

Plans to turn barns in a mid Norfolk village into homes have been given a council's seal of approval.

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Town's market place to close for two days to repair potholes

Town's market place to close for two days to repair potholes

A town's market place is set to close for two days while essential surfacing works are carried out. 

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Developers defend site choice for huge solar farm bid

Developers defend site choice for huge solar farm bid

Developers hoping to build a solar farm which has caused controversy near a Norfolk hamlet have defended their choice of land for the bid. 

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Beauty salon on wheels hits Norfolk streets

Beauty salon on wheels hits Norfolk streets

A beautician has taken her skills to the streets of Norfolk after launching her own mobile salon. 

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A dozen homes set for village after plans get council's approval

A dozen homes set for village after plans get council's approval

A mid Norfolk village is set to grow by 12 homes after a bid for a development was approved despite local objections.

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Plans for more than 100 'rabbit hutch' homes approved

Plans for more than 100 'rabbit hutch' homes approved

Plans to build homes that have been described as "rabbit hutches" have been given the go-ahead for a Norfolk village. 

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Action call over town's 'eyesore' building after new petition launched

Action call over town's 'eyesore' building after new petition launched

Action is being demanded over an "eyesore" building which has been a "blight" in a Norfolk town over the last three years. 

28.03.2025 5

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Latest drone footage shows update on A47 dualling

Latest drone footage shows update on A47 dualling

Latest drone footage shows how work is progressing on dualling a major Norfolk road.

27.03.2025 3

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Towering church finally set to get its own loos

Towering church finally set to get its own loos

It is a towering church that dominates the skyline of a Norfolk town.

25.03.2025 7

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Dentist secures NHS urgent care contact for north Norfolk patients

Dentist secures NHS urgent care contact for north Norfolk patients

An NHS contract has been secured at a newly refurbished dentist in a Norfolk seaside town. 

22.03.2025 4

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Reform celebrates second by-election victory

Reform celebrates second by-election victory

A Reform party member has said their win at a town's by-election was "no surprise at all".

22.03.2025 5

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Farmers' market could be revived in Norfolk town

Farmers' market could be revived in Norfolk town

Plans are in the pipeline to revive a farmers' market in a north Norfolk town. 

22.03.2025 8

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Bid for homes near 'natural haven' thrown out after objections

Bid for homes near 'natural haven' thrown out after objections

Plans to build five homes near a "natural haven" have been refused as they would be a "harmful intrusion" on the countryside.

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Glamping pod with 'spectacular' garden could become Airbnb

Glamping pod with 'spectacular' garden could become Airbnb

Visitors to a market town may soon be able to spend a night surrounded by an Asian-inspired garden after a bid to rent a glamping pod was lodged.

21.03.2025 2

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Wedding venue could ramp up number of events with new bid

Wedding venue could ramp up number of events with new bid

A wedding venue in the mid Norfolk countryside wants to increase the number of events it holds. 

21.03.2025 3

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Thousands of patients sent letters about their GP practice closing

Thousands of patients sent letters about their GP practice closing

Letters have been sent out to patients at a Dereham surgery set to close at the end of this month amid a major healthcare shakeup. 

20.03.2025 4

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Country lane to close AGAIN after £70,000 spent on resurfacing

Country lane to close AGAIN after £70,000 spent on resurfacing

A country lane will be closed for the second time this year while work is carried out to fix potholes which appeared shortly after it was resurfaced.

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Mother-of-three battles mould infestation that is giving children rashes

Mother-of-three battles mould infestation that is giving children rashes

A mother-of-three is battling a mould infestation in her flat which is giving her children "rashes and fevers".

20.03.2025 7

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Couple issued with enforcement notice over garage conversion for elderly mother

Couple issued with enforcement notice over garage conversion for elderly mother

A couple who converted their garage so one of their elderly parents could live in it have fallen foul of council planners.

19.03.2025 8

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This way to the shops! New town sign promotes traders

This way to the shops! New town sign promotes traders

Locals in north Norfolk may have noticed a new addition to their market town that will hopefully give a boost to its shops and traders.

19.03.2025 6

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Take a look inside 126-year-old ship set to reopen as a B&B

Take a look inside 126-year-old ship set to reopen as a B&B

A 126-year-old ship is set to reopen as a bed and breakfast in a popular seaside destination. 

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Distillery based on gruesome legend set to reopen at bigger location

Distillery based on gruesome legend set to reopen at bigger location

Legend has it that a wolf-like spirit roamed the Norfolk and Suffolk countryside sparking terror wherever it appeared.

18.03.2025 5

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Work for £125,000 playground makeover gets under way

Work for £125,000 playground makeover gets under way

A playground in a mid Norfolk market town is undergoing a refurbishment worth thousands of pounds. 

18.03.2025 5

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Data watchdog launches probe into whether councillor looked at payslips

Data watchdog launches probe into whether councillor looked at payslips

An investigation into a data breach has been launched over allegations a town councillor had been accessing payslips. 

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Airbnb bid refused over 'inappropriate tourist spot' concerns

Airbnb bid refused over 'inappropriate tourist spot' concerns

A bid for an Airbnb property in the countryside has been refused over concerns it is not in a "sustainable tourist location". 

15.03.2025 5

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Shepherdess celebrates British Pie Awards joy

Shepherdess celebrates British Pie Awards joy

A Norfolk shepherdess has nabbed one of the top prizes in the British Pie Awards only 18 months after starting her baking business. 

15.03.2025 7

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Horse stable could be turned in to holiday let

Horse stable could be turned in to holiday let

An old horse stable in the mid Norfolk countryside could be set to become a holiday let after plans have been lodged. 

15.03.2025 10

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Council weighs in on bungalow bid at village pub

Council weighs in on bungalow bid at village pub

A parish council fears for the future of its village pub after a bid for two bungalows was lodged.

14.03.2025 10

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Voters to choose between Labour and Reform in upcoming by-election

Voters to choose between Labour and Reform in upcoming by-election

Voters will have the chance to choose between Labour and Reform in a town's upcoming by-election. 

14.03.2025 4

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The short-lived speed bump... £34k hump removed after 313 days because it's too NOISY

The short-lived speed bump... £34k hump removed after 313 days because it's too NOISY

It was meant to slow down motorists who were going too fast.

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Popular 5k race hits major hurdle over paperwork and costs

Popular 5k race hits major hurdle over paperwork and costs

An annual 5km race which is attended by hundreds of runners has been cancelled.

13.03.2025 8

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'Robust system' put in place at trust following bullying allegations

'Robust system' put in place at trust following bullying allegations

The new chairman of a heritage railway trust says steps have been taken to strengthen his organisation following a probe over harassment and...

13.03.2025 6

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Bid for camping and wedding venue given council's thumbs up

Bid for camping and wedding venue given council's thumbs up

A retreat which also hosts weddings in the west Norfolk countryside has been granted planning permission. 

13.03.2025 5

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To rebuild or to convert - That is the planning question at centre of row

To rebuild or to convert - That is the planning question at centre of row

The difference between a conversion and a rebuild has been distinguished after a planning appeal was dismissed.

12.03.2025 10

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Teenager to appear in court after public toilet arson attack

Teenager to appear in court after public toilet arson attack

A teenager is set to appear in court after an arson attack that caused £9,000 worth of damage to public toilets. 

12.03.2025 10

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Age creeps on family favourite at Norfolk zoo

Age creeps on family favourite at Norfolk zoo

As the saying goes, age creeps up on us all.

12.03.2025 5

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Beauty salon to be opened at town home

Beauty salon to be opened at town home

A woman's plans to run a beauty salon from her home have been given the go-ahead. 

11.03.2025 8

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Battle of the shipping containers continues

Battle of the shipping containers continues

A shipping containers saga is rumbling on as their owners are appealing for them to be kept on land they own in north Norfolk.

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Homeowners at garden nursery lodge plans for extension

A couple who run a nursery hope to complete an extension at their home after a bid was lodged for it. 

09.03.2025 3

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Towns could take over car parks after council pauses charging plans

Town councils have been offered the opportunity to take on car parks after controversial plans to  charge for parking charges were put on pause.

09.03.2025 4

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New hope for town's derelict curry house after 10-year eyesore saga

A decade-long saga over a town's "eyesore" could soon come to an end after a council leader said work to improve it would happen in the coming months.

08.03.2025 3

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'Get rid of it' - Barber shop sign must be removed say council

Enforcement officers have told a barber shop to take down its business sign only a few days after it was put up.

08.03.2025 6

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Man's six-bedroom house bid refused for the second time

A man's hopes to convert a former office block into a home have been crushed once again.

07.03.2025 2

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Council leader vows to make country club deal details public

The leader of a council has promised to make information public surrounding the controversial purchase and sale of a country club.

06.03.2025 8

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Major step forward in plans for countryside park

An ambitious bid to create a 160-acre countryside park in a Norfolk town has been handed a major funding boost. 

06.03.2025 4

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Parents fight to save school amid merger plans

Angry parents at a Norfolk primary school are calling for education trust bosses to perform a u-turn on merger plans.

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