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Probe ends mystery as to why boats sank along stretch of river

Officials have revealed why two boats sank in close proximity, spurring speculation a stretch of river had become the 'Bermuda Triangle of the...

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Norwich Evening News

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Community to be evicted from remote 'medieval' settlement on Norfolk Broads

A community living at a remote spot on the Norfolk Broads is being evicted after the landowner lost a long-running planning wrangle over static...

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Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Probe ends mystery as to why boats sank along stretch of river

Officials have revealed why two boats sank in close proximity, spurring speculation a stretch of river had become the 'Bermuda Triangle of the...

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Eastern Daily Press

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Growing village to get new neighbourhood of 77 homes... despite 100 objecting to it

A controversial application for a new neighbourhood of 77 homes in one of Norfolk's fastest-growing villages has been approved - despite more than...

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Council offers nearly £50K a year for devolution advisor

A council is offering nearly £50,000 a year for a role helping to navigate the restructuring of local government in the county.

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Project aims to tackle toxic threat creating Broads' 'dead zone'

Project aims to tackle toxic threat creating Broads' 'dead zone'

A toxic plant lurks in Norfolk's waterways, threatening to cause serious harm to wildlife living in the Broads.

20.04.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Project aims to tackle toxic threat creating Broads' 'dead zone'

Project aims to tackle toxic threat creating Broads' 'dead zone'

A toxic plant lurks in Norfolk's waterways, threatening to cause serious harm to wildlife living in the Broads.

20.04.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Mystery mounts over burnt-out caravan in field near beauty spot

Mystery mounts over burnt-out caravan in field near beauty spot

A burnt-out caravan in a field near a beauty spot has led to a council being inundated with complaints as mystery mounts over what has happened at the...

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Does the 'Norfolk's wild west' live up to its reputation?

Does the 'Norfolk's wild west' live up to its reputation?

It lies in an unforgiving landscape, home to a tough breed of people and more than a few horses.

20.04.2025 5

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One of Norfolk's biggest villages set to grow EVEN larger - despite fierce objection

One of Norfolk's biggest villages set to grow EVEN larger - despite fierce objection

One of the biggest villages in Norfolk could soon grow even larger as plans to build 77 new homes are set for approval.

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Meat industry boss slams megafarm plan block

Meat industry boss slams megafarm plan block

Meat industry leaders have attacked the rejection of a megafarm in Norfolk, claiming it shows the planning system is "failing".

19.04.2025 4

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Farming firm seeks to double water abstraction in sensitive Broads area

Farming firm seeks to double water abstraction in sensitive Broads area

A farming firm is seeking to double the amount of water it takes from a sensitive area in the Broads, which is already under pressure from...

19.04.2025 3

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Cost of biggest shake-up of recycling in 25 years could hurt other services

Cost of biggest shake-up of recycling in 25 years could hurt other services

The biggest shake-up in recycling rules in 25 years is still kicking up a stink in Norfolk as senior councillors warn a lack of funding could mean a...

19.04.2025 4

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'Welcome to Crimestead'... neighbourhood battles against alcohol-fuelled disorder

'Welcome to Crimestead'... neighbourhood battles against alcohol-fuelled disorder

There would be an element of irony for an off-licence to open in a former doctor's surgery in any location.

18.04.2025 10

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New Norfolk McDonald's thrown into doubt as councillors agree to revisit decision

New Norfolk McDonald's thrown into doubt as councillors agree to revisit decision

The prospect of a Norfolk town getting its first McDonald's has been thrown into doubt only weeks after it received planning permission.

17.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Malfunction sees picturesque village suffer sewage spill

A picturesque village stream has been left covered in sewage after a pumping station failed.

15.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Malfunction sees picturesque village suffer sewage spill

A picturesque village stream has been left covered in sewage after a pumping station failed.

15.04.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Footage shows underage teens swigging vodka in shop at centre of licensing row

A 24-hour shop on a street known for problems with antisocial behaviour will no longer be able to serve alcohol after being caught selling it to...

15.04.2025 10

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'Big percentage' not paying to boat on Broads as toll-dodgers treble

A large proportion of boaters on the Broads are not paying tolls, with the number of people dodging fees more than trebling in recent years.

14.04.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Meet the elusive Italian count who owns nearly as much of Norfolk as the King

For centuries, vast swathes of Norfolk have been owned by the aristocracy and landed gentry, with some families holding on to their seats for nearly...

14.04.2025 10

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'Big percentage' not paying to boat on Broads as toll-dodgers treble

A large proportion of boaters on the Broads are not paying tolls, with the number of people dodging fees more than trebling in recent years.

14.04.2025 5

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Revealed: How the mega-rich from abroad 'hoover' up Norfolk land

Farmland in Norfolk is being bought up by mega-rich counts and foreign billionaires, putting the squeeze on family farms.

13.04.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Future of town's Christmas lights display thrown into doubt

It may be months away, but fears have been raised that Christmas could be cancelled in one Norfolk town this year.

13.04.2025 4

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Revealed: How the mega-rich from abroad 'hoover' up Norfolk land

Farmland in Norfolk is being bought up by mega-rich counts and foreign billionaires, putting the squeeze on family farms.

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Cross-border coastal project officially disbands after councils split

A cross-border project to protect 100 miles of vulnerable coastline has officially disbanded after three councils decided to split from each other.

12.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Council moves forward with bid to buy derelict 19th-century pub and bulldoze it

A bid to bulldoze a derelict pub that has become a haven for crime has passed an important hurdle after councillors agreed to use legal powers to buy...

11.04.2025 20

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Fears for Norfolk's Blue Flag beaches after sewage spills rise along coast

Sewage spills have risen at some of Norfolk's most prestigious beaches, new figures have revealed.

11.04.2025 10

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Hundreds of homes to benefit from £8m improvements

Hundreds of homes could get help to keep them warmer in the winter months as part of an £8m scheme.

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Officials 'cannot explain' mysterious rise in wrecks on Norfolk Broads

Officials 'cannot explain' mysterious rise in wrecks on Norfolk Broads

Officials have said a rise in wrecks on one of Norfolk's major rivers "cannot be explained", as mystery mounts as to why so many vessels are sinking...

10.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Changes at council see members defect to Reform and cabinet changed

Changes at council see members defect to Reform and cabinet changed

A Norfolk council has undergone a political shake-up with cabinet members changing and Conservatives defecting to Reform.

10.04.2025 10

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Officials 'cannot explain' mysterious rise in wrecks on Norfolk Broads

Officials 'cannot explain' mysterious rise in wrecks on Norfolk Broads

Officials have said a rise in wrecks on one of Norfolk's major rivers "cannot be explained", as mystery mounts as to why so many vessels are sinking...

10.04.2025 9

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Dog breeding business blasted by neighbours facing 'immense stress and anxiety'

Dog breeding business blasted by neighbours facing 'immense stress and anxiety'

A dog breeding business set up in a home in a rural village is allowed to stay permanently - despite neighbours complaining it had caused them...

10.04.2025 10

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Trump's Norfolk tariff mix-up sparks investigation

Trump's Norfolk tariff mix-up sparks investigation

A probe by a Norfolk-based firm has signalled that US officials are to blame for a mix-up that landed a tiny island on the other side of the world...

09.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Trump's Norfolk tariff mix-up sparks investigation

Trump's Norfolk tariff mix-up sparks investigation

A probe by a Norfolk-based firm has signalled that US officials are to blame for a mix-up that landed a tiny island on the other side of the world...

09.04.2025 10

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Councillor calls his remote village the 'wild west' with 'no go areas' for police

Councillor calls his remote village the 'wild west' with 'no go areas' for police

A councillor has said his remote village in the Fens is "like the wild west" and that there are "no go areas" for police.

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Plans for new £109m Norfolk road set to be decided next month

Plans for new £109m Norfolk road set to be decided next month

Plans to build a new £109m road near a Norfolk town will face a major hurdle next month.

08.04.2025 10

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Fury as developers given third and final chance over 1,100 home bid

Fury as developers given third and final chance over 1,100 home bid

A developer has been told it has one final chance to solve legal issues that have held up a key 1,100 home development after furious councillors...

08.04.2025 10

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How the curious case of a blocked window has us all hooked...50 years on

How the curious case of a blocked window has us all hooked...50 years on

It was once perhaps best known for its sandy beaches, as well as for being home to one of the nation's largest gas terminals.

07.04.2025 6

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Riverside staithe could be sold off as village hall takes priority

Riverside staithe could be sold off as village hall takes priority

A much-loved destination for feeding ducks and swans could be sold as a council seeks to prioritise its village hall.

06.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk at centre of mix-up over Trump's tariffs

Norfolk at centre of mix-up over Trump's tariffs

Norfolk companies have inadvertently drawn a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean into Donald Trump's trade war after a mix-up over shipments landed it...

06.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Riverside staithe could be sold off as village hall takes priority

Riverside staithe could be sold off as village hall takes priority

A much-loved destination for feeding ducks and swans could be sold as a council seeks to prioritise its village hall.

06.04.2025 3

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Council to spend nearly £1.5m on buying up homes for temporary accommodation

Council to spend nearly £1.5m on buying up homes for temporary accommodation

A Norfolk council will spend nearly £1.5m on buying up properties to be used for families facing homelessness.

06.04.2025 10

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Norfolk at centre of mix-up over Trump's tariffs

Norfolk at centre of mix-up over Trump's tariffs

Norfolk companies have inadvertently drawn a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean into Donald Trump's trade war after a mix-up over shipments landed it...

06.04.2025 10

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Norfolk MP says Farage 'must never be PM' as row continues to fester

Norfolk MP says Farage 'must never be PM' as row continues to fester

Rupert Lowe has said Nigel Farage "must never be prime minister" in the latest clash between the pair.

05.04.2025 10

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REVEALED: Where nearly 10,000 homes will be built in Norfolk

REVEALED: Where nearly 10,000 homes will be built in Norfolk

A Norfolk council has revealed where nearly 10,000 homes could be built in the county.

05.04.2025 10

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Norfolk's huge mega farm REFUSED in watershed moment for farming industry

One of the most controversial planning applications ever to appear in Norfolk has been blocked in what could be a watershed moment for the farming...

04.04.2025 9

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Derelict pub that has become haven for crime could be bought by council

A Norfolk council is considering using legal powers to buy a derelict pub that has become a haven for crime.

04.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Broads officials consider boat amnesty as rising number of wrecks hits finances

Broads officials are considering introducing an amnesty scheme to remove vessels at risk of sinking from the waterways.

02.04.2025 30

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk's premier duck-feeding spot faces crisis... as pigeons push in

It is perhaps Norfolk's premier duck-feeding spot, visited by thousands of waterfowl - and people - each year.

02.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Broads beauty spot revealed as Norfolk's sewage hotspot

A stretch of river close to one of Norfolk's best known beauty spots has been revealed as the county's sewage hot spot.

02.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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