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Katie Drake

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How did a school caretaker turn into a double child murderer?

How did a school caretaker turn into a double child murderer?

Ian Huntley, known as the Soham killer, was serving a prison sentence for the murders of two girls in the early 2000s when he died this weekend....

08.03.2026 9

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Ian Huntley 'wept' as journalist asked about murdered girls buried in Suffolk

Ian Huntley 'wept' as journalist asked about murdered girls buried in Suffolk

Ian Huntley, known as the Soham killer, who buried his two victims in Suffolk, has been said to have "wept" as a journalist asked him about the girls.

08.03.2026 9

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Oscar-nominated Norfolk actress opens up about eating disorder struggles

Oscar-nominated Norfolk actress opens up about eating disorder struggles

Actress Jessie Buckley has opened up about her experiences with an eating disorder and depression during her teenage years.

08.03.2026 8

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Travel advice issued amid Middle East conflict as flights cancelled at Stansted

Travel advice issued amid Middle East conflict as flights cancelled at Stansted

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the government has now issued new travel advice.

03.03.2026 6

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Armed police swarm Norwich street in search

Armed police have caused a stir after swarming a busy Norwich road during a search.

18.02.2026 50

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Family of murdered woman urge serial killer to break silence

The family of a girl who was murdered in 2002 has pleaded to be 'put out of their misery,' as they call the Suffolk strangler's whereabouts that night...

16.02.2026 10

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Strictly star said axing from show 'destroyed me' in heart-breaking note

An inquest has opened this week into the death of a Strictly Come Dancing star who grew up in Ipswich.

12.02.2026 1

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Road 'likely to be closed for some time' following crash

A road has been closed in both directions following a crash in the early hours of this morning.

09.02.2026 6

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Cyclist dies at scene after collision with lorry

A cyclist in his 50s has died following a collision involving a lorry.

07.02.2026 1

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Photos show extent of damage to Suffolk coast as erosion continues

The devastation of erosion across Suffolk's coastline is once again on full display in a series of new pictures.

04.02.2026 3

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Man, 61, charged with murder of his estranged wife outside her home

A 61-year-old man has been charged with murdering his estranged wife outside her home in Norwich.

22.01.2026 10

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Photos show devastation of coastal erosion to homes after another demolished

Another family home has been demolished as coastal erosion takes hold of an east Norfolk beach.

12.01.2026 8

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New airline launches at Stansted Airport as 2026 destinations revealed

London Stansted has announced all of the new places added to its destination list for 2026.

06.01.2026 10

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Christmas Day 'ruined' after pub cancels £270 family meal

A family say they had their Christmas Day "ruined" after a Norfolk pub cancelled their £270 meal on the day.

29.12.2025 10

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More than 1700 homes without power on Christmas Day

More than 1700 homes were without power in the run up to Christmas Day lunch after a high-voltage electricity line faulted.

26.12.2025 9

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Air ambulance called as crash closes three roads

A person has been taken to the hospital after a crash that closed three roads.

16.12.2025 6

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Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral elections to be delayed for TWO YEARS

The government is today expected to announce that elections for the new Norfolk and Suffolk mayor are to be delayed for two years.

05.12.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral elections to be delayed for TWO YEARS

The government is today expected to announce that elections for the new Norfolk and Suffolk mayor are to be delayed for two years.

05.12.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Person pulled from river in early hours by firefighters

A person was pulled from a river in the early hours of this morning in Norwich by firefighters.

30.11.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Person pulled from river in early hours by firefighters

A person was pulled from a river in the early hours of this morning in Norwich by firefighters.

30.11.2025 8

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Investigation under way after teenage boy reportedly assaulted at hockey match

An investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was reportedly assaulted during a hockey match.

18.11.2025 10

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Police officer sent pro-Nazi messages to best friend on WhatsApp

A Norfolk police officer sent racist, homophobic and pro-Nazi messages to his best friend on WhatsApp, a misconduct panel has heard.

15.11.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Police officer sent pro-Nazi messages to best friend on WhatsApp

A Norfolk police officer sent racist, homophobic and pro-Nazi messages to his best friend on WhatsApp, a misconduct panel has heard.

15.11.2025 7

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Norwich City players' wives face abuse after match as club chaplain speaks out

A member of Norwich City Football Club has spoken out after city players' wives and children were faced with abuse after a defeat.

03.11.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Power issue forces shops to rig temporary lights to stay open

A shopping centre facing power issues left some businesses having to use temporary lights on the last weekend of half term.

03.11.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Traffic chaos as car breaks down on one of Norfolk's busiest roads

Traffic is being delayed after a car broke down at the roundabout of one of Norfolk's busiest roads.

03.11.2025 10

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Norwich City players' wives face abuse after match as club chaplain speaks out

A member of Norwich City Football Club has spoken out after city players' wives and children were faced with abuse after a defeat.

03.11.2025 5

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Power issue forces shops to rig temporary lights to stay open

A shopping centre facing power issues left some businesses having to use temporary lights on the last weekend of half term.

03.11.2025 8

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Three fire engines called to crash on main Norfolk road

Drivers faced heavy delays after a crash on a main Norfolk road saw three fire engines attend.

02.11.2025 6

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Andrew stripped of ‘prince’ title and to move to Sandringham estate

It has been announced that Prince Andrew will move to the royal estate in Norfolk.

01.11.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Andrew stripped of ‘prince’ title and to move to Sandringham estate

It has been announced that Prince Andrew will move to the royal estate in Norfolk.

01.11.2025 10

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Norfolk lifeboat crew on mystery 14-hour shout

A Norfolk lifeboat crew has been on a shout for 14 hours, the RNLI has said.

31.10.2025 7

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Pub staff 'save life' after toddler nearly dies choking

A staff member at a Norfolk pub has been praised after she saved a toddler's life when they started choking.

31.10.2025 7

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Man tried to murder boyfriend and disguise it as suicide

A man has been convicted of attempted murder after he tried to stab his boyfriend to death and pretend he had taken his own life. 

30.10.2025 8

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Cause of 10-hour thatched cottage blaze revealed

The cause of a fire that ripped through a thatched home has been revealed by the fire service.

28.10.2025 7

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US defence secretary's plane lands in Suffolk after emergency on board

A plane carrying the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, made an "unscheduled" landing in Suffolk after it declared an emergency on board.

17.10.2025 10

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Drivers delayed after crash on edge of Norwich

Drivers were delayed at the height of rush hour this morning after a crash on the outskirts of Norwich, which has now cleared.

16.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Drivers delayed after crash on edge of Norwich

Drivers were delayed at the height of rush hour this morning after a crash on the outskirts of Norwich, which has now cleared.

16.10.2025 10

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Fallen tree causes four-vehicle crash

A road was closed after a fallen tree caused a crash.

14.10.2025 10

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Trio charged after suspected vehicle chop shop discovered

Three men have been charged following the discovery of a suspected vehicle chop shop by police.

09.10.2025 10

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Flames rip through car near hedgerow

A fire nearly spread after flames ripped through a car late on Saturday night.

06.10.2025 10

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Norfolk attraction closed today after storm forecast

A Norfolk attraction has announced it will close today as Storm Amy batters the county.

05.10.2025 10

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Hundreds of homes without power as storm takes hold

Hundreds of homes across the region were without power as Storm Amy took hold of the county.

05.10.2025 5

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Why this Suffolk getaway is one of the best weekend breaks in the UK

A Suffolk getaway has been named one of the best weekend trips for families in the UK.

30.09.2025 10

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Two homes damaged after bin blaze spreads

Two homes have been damaged in a fire after a bin blaze spread.

07.09.2025 10

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Road damaged after tractor overturns with trailer on roundabout

Drivers are facing delays on a busy road in Suffolk after a tractor overturned with a trailer on a roundabout.

06.09.2025 7

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Train services disrupted due to broken rail lines

Train services were being heavily disrupted between Norwich and London Liverpool Street due to broken rail lines.

30.08.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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One last lap for man killed in boat crash

A final lap of the broad has been arranged for a man who was killed in a high-speed boat crash in July.

30.08.2025 10

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Train services disrupted due to broken rail lines

Train services were being heavily disrupted between Norwich and London Liverpool Street due to broken rail lines.

30.08.2025 9

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Norfolk family including twin sons die in holiday crash

A family from Norfolk has died in a car crash while on holiday in Portugal.

11.08.2025 9

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