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Livestock market's relocation to Norfolk village dramatically SCRAPPED

Plans to move Norwich's livestock market to a village 15 miles away on the A47 have been scrapped with officials now lining up an alternative site.

16.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Owen Sennitt

Livestock market's relocation to Norfolk village dramatically SCRAPPED

Plans to move Norwich's livestock market to a village 15 miles away on the A47 have been scrapped with officials now lining up an alternative site.

16.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

People forced to use 20pc less water in the Broads

Those dreaming of an idyllic life on the Norfolk Broads may need to carefully plan their visits to the toilet, amid plans to restrict the amount of...

09.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Major car park could face closure unless urgent repairs are completed

One of the biggest city centre car parks could be at risk of closure unless urgent repairs are completed.

09.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Major car park could face closure unless urgent repairs are completed

One of the biggest city centre car parks could be at risk of closure unless urgent repairs are completed.

09.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

People forced to use 20pc less water in the Broads

Those dreaming of an idyllic life on the Norfolk Broads may need to carefully plan their visits to the toilet, amid plans to restrict the amount of...

09.03.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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More than 1,000 hours of sewage spills recorded in two months near nature site

More than 1,000 hours of sewage spills have been recorded at a site near a nature reserve this year, sparking concerns that the wastewater could be...

07.03.2026 30

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Firefighter sacked for throwing YouTuber's phone has pay-out slashed for 'dishonesty'

A senior firefighter who was unfairly dismissed for throwing a man's phone has won £4,000 in compensation despite judges ruling he had been...

06.03.2026 10

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Officials investigate sewage spills near nature site

Sewage spills at a Norfolk treatment works are under investigation by the Environment Agency after more than 500 hours of discharges were recorded...

06.03.2026 10

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New 3G pitch recommended for approval despite microplastic concerns

Plans to create a sports centre in a Norwich park are set to be approved despite objections over the risk of microplastic contamination from a new...

06.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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New 3G pitch recommended for approval despite microplastic concerns

Plans to create a sports centre in a Norwich park are set to be approved despite objections over the risk of microplastic contamination from a new...

06.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Row over city pub's noise complaints ends ahead of court hearing

A row over noise coming from a city centre pub has ended after City Hall dropped enforcement action against the venue.

05.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Row over city pub's noise complaints ends ahead of court hearing

A row over noise coming from a city centre pub has ended after City Hall dropped enforcement action against the venue.

05.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Illegal waste burning and dumping at rural site sparks probe

Officials are investigating allegations of illegal waste dumping and burning at a site in a rural village.

04.03.2026 10

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Divers work to recover sunken vessel in the Norfolk Broads

A recovery operation is under way in the Norfolk Broads to salvage a boat that sank in the River Yare.

04.03.2026 10

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MP aims to 'win every single seat' after new party gets officially registered

A Norfolk MP says his new party will aim to win "every single seat" at the upcoming elections after his application to register his new party was...

04.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk 'Nazi-Buddhist's links to MP and party candidates spark row

A Norfolk MP is facing criticism over his links with a self-declared racist and ethnonationalist after photographs emerged of the pair posing...

03.03.2026 20

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Key 4,000 home scheme faces uncertainty after developer backs out

A key housing project is facing uncertainty after the developer behind the scheme pulled out.

03.03.2026 10

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Riddle deepens over rubbish dumped between traveller site and recycling centre

Mystery is mounting over a massive mound of fly-tipped rubbish after an investigation failed to uncover who was responsible for it.

03.03.2026 30

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Bikers go hell for leather against City Hall over risk of meet-up spot being moved

City Hall will not be getting an easy ride over plans to move a meet-up spot for bikers after a bid to stop any changes gained the support of more...

03.03.2026 30

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Bikers go hell for leather against City Hall over risk of meet-up spot being moved

City Hall will not be getting an easy ride over plans to move a meet-up spot for bikers after a bid to stop any changes gained the support of more...

03.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Riddle deepens over rubbish dumped between traveller site and recycling centre

Mystery is mounting over a massive mound of fly-tipped rubbish after an investigation failed to uncover who was responsible for it.

03.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Proposed livestock market move runs into difficulties already

A farmer has spoken out about his fears over plans to relocate Norwich's livestock market 15 miles away from the city, claiming it could cause traffic...

02.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Proposed livestock market move runs into difficulties already

A farmer has spoken out about his fears over plans to relocate Norwich's livestock market 15 miles away from the city, claiming it could cause traffic...

02.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Spike in dispersal orders issued by police following year of tense protests

Norfolk police are increasingly using powers that ban people from congregating in a particular area following a year of tense protests and disorder.

28.02.2026 30

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Couple in planning row with council caught out by property's name change 35 years ago

An unsuspecting couple have wound up at the centre of a planning row that risks "opening up a can of worms" in an upmarket town.

28.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Could Green surge see major political shake-up in Norwich

It has been a Labour stronghold for much of the past four decades... but could City Hall soon be turning Green?

27.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Council and wildlife charity in a flap over right to stay at bird feeding spot

A popular spot for feeding ducks and swans in the Norfolk Broads has become the focus of a bitter dispute between a council and a local wildlife...

27.02.2026 10

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Plans to cover nearly a third of the city in trees pushes ahead

Council bosses are ramping up efforts to cover nearly a third of Norwich with trees as part of efforts to boost biodiversity and green spaces.

26.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Rupert Lowe's new party has application rejected by the Electoral Commission

A Norfolk MP's new political party has had its first application to be registered rejected by the Electoral Commission.

26.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Bog bother sees rival councillors row over who gets credit for toilet upgrades

It has been heralded as a major boost for the community after work began to bring a derelict toilet block back into use.

25.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Second council admits it will miss deadline for compulsory waste collections

A second Norfolk council has said it will miss a government deadline to begin collecting food waste.

25.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Blow for Lowe as MP loses bid to temporarily block watchdog investigation

A Norfolk MP has lost a bid to temporarily halt a parliamentary watchdog's investigation into a complaint against him after a High Court judge ruled...

24.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Water firm under fire for sewage releases as tests 'show pollution at nature site'

River campaigners say they have found high levels of pollutants at a protected nature site following a month of frequent sewage releases from a storm...

24.02.2026 20

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Boaters hit with £41,000 fines over unpaid toll fees

Boaters in the Broads have been hit with fines totalling £41,000 for not registering vessels and paying to use the waterways amid a rise in cases.

24.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Gas pipes to be moved in £24.5m project to unlock key new Norfolk road

Two gas mains are due to be moved so a key new road can be built in Norfolk at a cost of £24.5m.

21.02.2026 10

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'The world is changing' - Officials back use of plastic in Norfolk Broads

It is known to be one of the leading causes of pollution in the natural world.

21.02.2026 20

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Norfolk's last remaining men-only club embroiled in row over expelling member

Norfolk's last remaining men-only private members club is facing a legal battle over a decision to expel one of its members.

20.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Andrew's Norfolk Christmas message to Epstein casts doubt on claims he 'cut ties'

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made arrangements to telephone Jeffrey Epstein from Sandringham just days after a visit to the paedophile which the former...

20.02.2026 10

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School closure and course scrapping risks 'hollowing out communities'

Plans to close a primary school and scrap courses at a sixth form in Norfolk will risk hollowing out communities and create barriers for young people,...

20.02.2026 20

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Council's clumsy wording sparks fears of £50 fines for seaside fish and chips

It is the classic way to end an overcast day at the seaside, tucking in to fish and chips as you sit in your car and watch the clouds roll across the...

20.02.2026 20

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Council defends car park fee hike at beaches amid fears it will harm tourism

A Norfolk council has defended plans to hike car park charges at some of the county's busiest beaches and seaside towns amid fears it will harm...

20.02.2026 100

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Farmers say dog walking park would 'raise more cash than growing crops'

A farming family have been granted permission to turn a plot of land into a dog walking field despite officials complaining it would pose a safety...

20.02.2026 20

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Controversial housing bid near nature reserve approved despite fierce resistance

Frustrated neighbours have failed to halt plans to build 23 homes close to a nature area after councillors approved the controversial scheme.

19.02.2026 10

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Two new schools to be built in Norfolk

Two new special educational needs schools will be built in Norfolk after the government confirmed £40m in funding for the sites.

19.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Lawyers say probe into complaint against Norfolk MP could 'end his career'

Lawyers representing a Norfolk MP have urged the High Court to block a watchdog from investigating a complaint against him, saying it has the...

18.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Bus shelter row reignites over plans to cut it in half

It was supposed to be a compromise for a town which had been bitterly divided by plans to demolish a much-loved building.

18.02.2026 10

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Women put off cycling by harassment, cat calls and verbal abuse, say campaigners

Women are being put off cycling because of harassment, cat calls and verbal abuse from male drivers, a council-backed campaign group has claimed.

18.02.2026 10

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Elections BACK ON for Norfolk after shock government U-turn

Elections will go ahead in Norfolk this year after a shock U-turn by government ministers.

16.02.2026 150

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WATCH: Anglia Square demolition moves to next stage as huge crusher gets to work

Work to demolish Anglia Square has ramped up with huge hydraulic crushing machines beginning to destroy buildings that have dominated the cityscape...

16.02.2026 30

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