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Businesses to occupy new pop-up units in King's Lynn

Businesses to occupy new pop-up units in King's Lynn

Businesses are preparing to occupy new pop-up units in King's Lynn's Purfleet Street as part of the ongoing Town Deal regeneration programme.

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Nine churches in Norfolk to receive more than £52,000 in funding

Nine churches in Norfolk to receive more than £52,000 in funding

Nine churches in Norfolk will receive more than £52,000 from a heritage charity.

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Sunflower challenge launched to promote mental health services

Sunflower challenge launched to promote mental health services

A sunflower challenge has been launched to promote mental health services.

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More than a third of people think electric tracks are safe to touch

More than a third of people think electric tracks are safe to touch

Network Rail and British Transport Police have launched a campaign against railway trespassing.

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Norfolk bishop makes first visit to Israel and Palestine since Hamas attacks

Norfolk bishop makes first visit to Israel and Palestine since Hamas attacks

The Bishop of Norwich has returned from Jerusalem and the West Bank - his first visit since the October 7 Hamas attacks.

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Norfolk to host street parties for 80th anniversary of VE Day

Norfolk to host street parties for 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has unveiled plans for the 80th anniversary of VE Day - and is calling on Norfolk's residents to get...

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Wildlife centre hosting spring market with chance to see rehabilitating seals

Wildlife centre hosting spring market with chance to see rehabilitating seals

A wildlife centre is hosting a spring market to help raise funds for animal care.

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£30k allocated to fund new welfare and benefits caseworker

£30k allocated to fund new welfare and benefits caseworker

Thetford Town Council has allocated £30,000 per year for two years to fund a new welfare and benefits caseworker.

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Sheep visit schools as part of livestock project

Sheep visit schools as part of livestock project

Pupils in West Norfolk welcomed some unusual visitors to their schools.

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Property bought for more than £1million will help fund council services

Property bought for more than £1million will help fund council services

A property bought by a council for more than £1 million will help fund services, officials say.

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Sailing club seeks volunteers for accessible sessions

Sailing club seeks volunteers for accessible sessions

A sailing club is seeking volunteers to help with their accessible sessions.

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Holiday camp opens for spring bookings

Holiday camp opens for spring bookings

South Norfolk Council's Kids Camp has opened bookings for the spring holidays.

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'I lied about being off sick'... Builders 'too scared' to talk about mental health

'I lied about being off sick'... Builders 'too scared' to talk about mental health

More than six in 10 builders in the East of England say it is "too difficult" to talk to a depressed colleague.

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School's film premiere a hit in packed cinema

School's film premiere a hit in packed cinema

A school hosted a sold-out premiere at a local cinema.

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Packed schedule of free events in Hunstanton for 2025

Packed schedule of free events in Hunstanton for 2025

A packed schedule of free events in Hunstanton has been announced for 2025.

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Nurse who spent month in a coma wins national award for 'deeply influencing' career

Nurse who spent month in a coma wins national award for 'deeply influencing' career

A nurse who become critically ill with Covid and spent a month in a coma has won a national award.

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Art trail to return to Waveney Valley this spring

Art trail to return to Waveney Valley this spring

An art trail is set to return to the Waveney Valley this spring.

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Upcoming musicals to be screened at Norfolk cinemas

Upcoming musicals to be screened at Norfolk cinemas

Musical theatre fans can enjoy stage productions at local cinemas as part of a new Spring season.

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School to host concert to 'salute' Broadway

School to host concert to 'salute' Broadway

Smithdon High School students are set to bring Broadway to Hunstanton Town Hall.

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New affordable homes created as part of £1.6 million project in Norfolk town

New affordable homes created as part of £1.6 million project in Norfolk town

Eight new affordable homes have been created as part of a £1.6 million project in King's Lynn.

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Giant inflatable eggs to take over zoo in 'eggcellent' Easter event

Giant inflatable eggs to take over zoo in 'eggcellent' Easter event

Banham Zoo is hosting an Easter egg hunt with giant inflatable animal eggs.

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Blind drivers praise 'fantastic' opportunity to drive 4x4s off-road

Blind drivers praise 'fantastic' opportunity to drive 4x4s off-road

A dozen blind and vision-impaired people had the chance to drive 4x4s in the Norfolk countryside.

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Latitude Festival announces more acts

Latitude Festival announces more acts

Latitude Festival has announced more acts for its 2025 event.

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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press published 54 death notices last week.

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Murder mystery comedy to entertain audiences at village hall

Murder mystery comedy to entertain audiences at village hall

A murder mystery comedy is set to entertain audiences at a village hall.

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Students in line for record-breaking Red Nose Day haul

Students in line for record-breaking Red Nose Day haul

A school is hoping to have raised more than £500 for charity during a day of fundraising events.

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More than 1,700 arson offences recorded by East Anglia's police forces

More than 1,700 arson offences recorded by East Anglia's police forces

More than 1,750 arson offences have been recorded by East Anglia's police forces in three years.

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Free dementia clinics coming to towns in Norfolk

Free dementia clinics coming to towns in Norfolk

Dementia UK has shared tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia ahead of free clinics in King’s Lynn and Wisbech.

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School celebrates Science Day with activities based on famous figures

School celebrates Science Day with activities based on famous figures

A school celebrated Science Day by taking inspiration from some famous names.

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Poetry competition for children expands ahead of Latitude 2025

Poetry competition for children expands ahead of Latitude 2025

Latitude Festival's poetry competition for young writers is expanding across East Anglia in 2025.

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Poetry competition for children expands ahead of Latitude 2025

Poetry competition for children expands ahead of Latitude 2025

Latitude Festival's poetry competition for young writers is expanding across East Anglia in 2025.

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More than 200 children to perform in music concert

More than 200 children to perform in music concert

More than 200 children performed at an annual music concert.

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Family-run hotel near coast crowned best in Norfolk and Suffolk

Family-run hotel near coast crowned best in Norfolk and Suffolk

A family-run hotel has been crowned the best in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Photograph of seal taken on Norfolk beach wins national competition

Photograph of seal taken on Norfolk beach wins national competition

A photograph of a seal's flipper taken on a Norfolk beach has won a national photography competition.

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Good news for these food businesses in West Norfolk - they all have 5 stars

Good news for these food businesses in West Norfolk - they all have 5 stars

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for King's Lynn and West Norfolk restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been...

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Six-year-old schoolgirl to cut long hair for cancer charity in memory of late aunt

Six-year-old schoolgirl to cut long hair for cancer charity in memory of late aunt

A six-year-old is set to donate her long, curly hair to a children's cancer charity.

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Norfolk's latest death notices and funeral announcements

Norfolk's latest death notices and funeral announcements

The Eastern Daily Press published 44 death notices last week.

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New project launched to help support mothers in north Norfolk

New project launched to help support mothers in north Norfolk

A project has launched to help soon-to-be mothers in north Norfolk who are struggling to afford baby supplies.

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Man to complete triangular running route across East Anglia

Man to complete triangular running route across East Anglia

A man is set to complete a triangular endurance route across East Anglia.

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School's literary festival includes Alice in Wonderland Day

School's literary festival includes Alice in Wonderland Day

A school has celebrated all things literary with a fortnight-long festival.

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Strictly Come Dancing-style event raises thousands for cancer charity

Strictly Come Dancing-style event raises thousands for cancer charity

A dancing event has raised more than £9,800 for a cancer charity.

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Lucky winners from Norwich and Norfolk scoop up fantastic prizes

Lucky winners from Norwich and Norfolk scoop up fantastic prizes

Four lucky winners from Norwich and Norfolk have bagged themselves prizes in February competitions run by the Eastern Daily Press and the Norwich...

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Around 100 school uniforms sent to Gambia from closed school

Around 100 school uniforms sent to Gambia from closed school

Around 100 uniforms and sports kits from the now-closed Downham Montessori School have been sent to a school in Gambia.

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Students take over restaurant for day to cook for family and friends

Students take over restaurant for day to cook for family and friends

Young pupils from Smithdon High School, in Hunstanton, have experienced life as professional chefs.

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Food waste costs the average family £1,000 a year, council says

Food waste costs the average family £1,000 a year, council says

A council has said that food waste costs the average family of four £1,000 every year.

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UK research conference to be held in Norfolk

UK research conference to be held in Norfolk

The College of West Anglia will host a national research conference.

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Olympic medallist and 'I'm a Celeb' star visits military base

Olympic medallist and 'I'm a Celeb' star visits military base

Olympic medallist Fatima Whitbread has visited RAF Marham.

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Diversions on bus routes due to Angel Road closure

Diversions on bus routes due to Angel Road closure

Bus services 21 and 21A in Norwich will be diverted due to the temporary closure of the junction at Angel Road and Waterloo Road for improvement...

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New tandem bike to help vision impaired enjoy cycling

New tandem bike to help vision impaired enjoy cycling

A tandem bicycle has been donated to a charity to help people with sight loss enjoy cycling.

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Village group given grant to cover hall hire costs

Village group given grant to cover hall hire costs

A village community group has been given a grant to cover its village hall hire costs.

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