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Police continue to investigate moped theft in Norfolk town

Police continue to investigate moped theft in Norfolk town

Police are continuing to investigate the theft of a moped in a Norfolk seaside town.

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Heating oil tanks dumped on land

Heating oil tanks dumped on land

Heating oil containers have been found dumped on land in a Norfolk seaside town.

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Killer drink driver could be released from prison early under new law

Killer drink driver could be released from prison early under new law

The family of a 20-year-old woman killed by a drunk driver have reacted with fury after being told he may soon be freed under the government's early...

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Market traders in Norfolk town fear 'death of the market'

Market traders in Norfolk town fear 'death of the market'

Market traders have been thwarted in their bid to move their pitches to a busier spot, with some fearing it will lead to the “death of the market”.

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Police make three arrests in Norfolk town centre criminal crackdown

Police make three arrests in Norfolk town centre criminal crackdown

Police have made three arrests and issued fines as a major crackdown on criminal behaviour in a Norfolk town centre continues.

22.07.2026 10

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Protest planned outside Norfolk hospital this weekend

Protest planned outside Norfolk hospital this weekend

A protest is set to take place outside a Norfolk hospital amid concerns over the involvement of a controversial technology company in the NHS.

21.07.2026 10

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Man, 22, dies in high-speed crash on way home from work

Man, 22, dies in high-speed crash on way home from work

A 22-year-old man died in a high-speed road crash while travelling home from work, a court has heard.

21.07.2026 10

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Piles of plasterboard dumped in countryside near Norfolk village

Piles of plasterboard dumped in countryside near Norfolk village

Piles of plasterboard have been found fly-tipped in the countryside near a Norfolk village.

21.07.2026 9

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Investigation opened into 60-year-old man who died with sepsis at Norfolk hospital

Investigation opened into 60-year-old man who died with sepsis at Norfolk hospital

An investigation has been opened following the death of a 60-year-old man who died at the county's biggest hospital after developing sepsis.

21.07.2026 9

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Investigation opened into 60-year-old man who died with sepsis at Norfolk hospital

Investigation opened into 60-year-old man who died with sepsis at Norfolk hospital

An investigation has been opened following the death of a 60-year-old man who died at the county's biggest hospital after developing sepsis.

21.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Investigation opens after 80-year-old man dies in hospital

Investigation opens after 80-year-old man dies in hospital

An investigation has been opened into the death of an 80-year-old man who died in hospital.

21.07.2026 10

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Investigation opens after 80-year-old man dies in hospital

Investigation opens after 80-year-old man dies in hospital

An investigation has been opened into the death of an 80-year-old man who died in hospital.

21.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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'He was all over our house like Spiderman' - shock at man's 16-hour police standoff

'He was all over our house like Spiderman' - shock at man's 16-hour police standoff

A man has been arrested after sparking a 16-hour standoff with police by clambering onto the roof of several homes.

19.07.2026 10

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Mystery surrounds hospital death of 38-year-old woman

Mystery surrounds hospital death of 38-year-old woman

Mystery surrounds the death of a 38-year-old woman who died in hospital.

18.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Mystery surrounds hospital death of 38-year-old woman

Mystery surrounds hospital death of 38-year-old woman

Mystery surrounds the death of a 38-year-old woman who died in hospital.

18.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'I helped woman from water after her boat caught fire'

'I helped woman from water after her boat caught fire'

Two people are in hospital and four boats have been wrecked after a major blaze engulfed a marina on the Broads.

17.07.2026 10

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Man admits racially harassing neighbour in heated row

Man admits racially harassing neighbour in heated row

A man shouted "f*** off back to your own country" to his South African neighbour during a heated row, a court has heard.

17.07.2026 8

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Market traders set for crunch meeting to discuss their future

Market traders set for crunch meeting to discuss their future

Traders at a struggling Norfolk market are set for a crunch meeting with a council to discuss their future.

17.07.2026 9

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Women step out in style at Ladies' Evening at racecourse

Women step out in style at Ladies' Evening at racecourse

People have sported their finest outfits for a memorable evening at the races.

16.07.2026 10

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Man banned from driving after seriously injuring man

Man banned from driving after seriously injuring man

A man has been banned from getting behind the wheel after causing serious injury through careless driving.

16.07.2026 10

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Norfolk man accused of requesting naked photos from 14-year-old

Norfolk man accused of requesting naked photos from 14-year-old

A 75-year-old Norfolk man has appeared in court accused of requesting naked images of a 14-year-old girl in exchange for money.

16.07.2026 10

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Two men appear in court accused of rape and string of sexual offences

Two men appear in court accused of rape and string of sexual offences

A man from Great Yarmouth has appeared in court accused of rape and a string of sexual offences.

16.07.2026 10

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Pub landlord to serve pints in boxers...but only if England win World Cup

Pub landlord to serve pints in boxers...but only if England win World Cup

A Norfolk pub landlord has vowed to serve behind the bar wearing nothing but a pair of St George's flag boxers - but only if England win the World...

15.07.2026 9

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England's World Cup semi-final to be shown on mega screen

England's World Cup semi-final to be shown on mega screen

Football fans can enjoy England’s World Cup blockbuster on a giant 60 square-metre screen at Great Yarmouth Racecourse tomorrow night.

14.07.2026 10

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Police hunting driver who crashed Mercedes into corner shop

Police hunting driver who crashed Mercedes into corner shop

Police are still searching for the driver of a Mercedes after it crashed into a corner shop and was abandoned at the scene.

14.07.2026 10

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Norfolk man sentenced for dragging ex-girlfriend down stairs and strangling her

Norfolk man sentenced for dragging ex-girlfriend down stairs and strangling her

A man who dragged his ex-girlfriend down the stairs and strangled her during a 12-hour argument has been given a suspended prison sentence.

14.07.2026 10

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Four-year-old boy lived in 'squalid conditions' before tragic death

Four-year-old boy lived in 'squalid conditions' before tragic death

A four-year-old boy who died after getting his head stuck between two stair gates was living in “incredibly dirty” and “squalid conditions”...

14.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Four-year-old boy lived in 'squalid conditions' before tragic death

Four-year-old boy lived in 'squalid conditions' before tragic death

A four-year-old boy who died after getting his head stuck between two stair gates was living in “incredibly dirty” and “squalid conditions”...

14.07.2026 10

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Norfolk hospital praised for supporting babies and families

A hospital neonatal team has been praised by UNICEF for how it supports babies and families.

11.07.2026 10

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Norfolk barber attacks rival hairdresser with metal dumbbell

A bitter feud between two rival barbers ended up with one attacking the other with a metal dumbbell outside his barbershop.

11.07.2026 10

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'The building was shaking like thunder' - Shock as Mercedes crashes into corner shop

Staff at a seaside corner shop have been left shocked after a Mercedes crashed into the business this morning.

09.07.2026 10

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Plans to turn former Norfolk museum into flats thrown out

Plans have been thrown out to turn a long disused Norfolk museum into flats.

09.07.2026 10

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Seaside holiday park set to undergo major transformation after plans approved

A seaside holiday park is set to undergo a major transformation after plans were approved.

08.07.2026 10

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Investigation into death of man who burned in housefire postponed

An inquest into the death of a man who died after a fire at his home has been postponed.

08.07.2026 10

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Restaurant celebrates successful opening...but urges customers to keep up support

A bar and grill restaurant has celebrated a successful opening, but has urged the community to keep supporting it.

07.07.2026 10

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Man dies after taking cocaine during three-month stay in hospital

A man who spent more than 100 days in hospital died after taking cocaine during his treatment, a court has heard.

06.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Man dies after taking cocaine during three-month stay in hospital

A man who spent more than 100 days in hospital died after taking cocaine during his treatment, a court has heard.

06.07.2026 20

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Norfolk seaside theatre marks 125th anniversary with special evening

A Norfolk seaside theatre has hosted a special evening to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

04.07.2026 10

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Cockroach and rat infested restaurant closed for good

A rat and cockroach-infested restaurant has closed for good on Great Yarmouth seafront.

04.07.2026 10

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Village pub landlords praise 'absolutely wonderful' community after reopening

New landlords of a village pub are delighted to have the "heart of the community" back as they celebrate their early success.

03.07.2026 10

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New planters installed in Norfolk town high street

New planters have been installed in a Norfolk seaside town.

03.07.2026 10

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Taxi driver and ex-pub landlord drunk on spirits banned from driving

A taxi driver and former pub landlord was caught listening to Jeremy Vine on the radio in his cab while almost four times over the legal alcohol...

03.07.2026 20

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Verbally abusive man thrown out of pub admits kicking off at bouncer

A verbally abusive man kicked off at a bouncer after being thrown out of a Wetherspoon pub, a court has heard.

02.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Verbally abusive man thrown out of pub admits kicking off at bouncer

A verbally abusive man kicked off at a bouncer after being thrown out of a Wetherspoon pub, a court has heard.

02.07.2026 20

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Serial offender back in court for stealing sandwiches and cheese

A serial offender has been back in court after admitting stealing sandwiches and cheese from a corner shop.

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Stubborn cactus finally flowers after 25 years by seafront

It is a prickly and stubborn plant that dominates a front garden in a coastal town.

27.06.2026 20

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Hundreds flock to Norfolk coast in sweltering heatwave

Hundreds of people have flocked to the Norfolk coast to soak up the sunshine on the hottest day of the year.

27.06.2026 20

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Heartbreak as boy, 14, found dead at home the week before Christmas

An investigation is under way following the death of a 14-year-old boy who died the week before Christmas.

26.06.2026 20

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Benefits fraudster 'too ill to dress' caught working 40-hour weeks at holiday park

A benefits cheat who said he needed help getting dressed carried out physically demanding tasks at a holiday park while claiming benefits, a court has...

26.06.2026 10

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High school sweethearts get engaged outside classroom where they first met

High school sweethearts at a Norfolk school have now committed to each other for life.

25.06.2026 10

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