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Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

A farm in Wymondham has announced a Kids Go Free initiative for this summer.

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Violence and sexual offences in Norwich East make up the majority of reported crime

Violence and sexual offences in Norwich East make up the majority of reported crime

Crime in Norwich East remains a concern, with violence and sexual offences leading the statistics for May 2025.

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Bishop of Norwich to open historic garden for the last time this year

Bishop of Norwich to open historic garden for the last time this year

The Bishop of Norwich is set to open his historic garden to the public for the last time this year.

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Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

A farm in Wymondham has announced a Kids Go Free initiative for this summer.

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Village charity hoping to top £300k with first festival fundraiser

Village charity hoping to top £300k with first festival fundraiser

A village charity is hoping to top £300,000 with its first festival fundraiser.

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The lovely game of village cricket at Buttercup Time

The lovely game of village cricket at Buttercup Time

A recent fresh-air outing into the heart of my adopted home included a memory-stirring lap round Overstrand's attractive cricket ground.

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Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press published 39 death notices last week.

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Hundreds of students showcase their creativity at annual fashion show

Hundreds of students showcase their creativity at annual fashion show

Vincent Van Gogh and Vivienne Westwood inspired the runway in a celebration of creativity.

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One of Norfolk's longest-serving councillors makes history during ceremony

One of Norfolk's longest-serving councillors makes history during ceremony

A former mayor and one of Norfolk's longest-serving councillors has been appointed as an alderman.

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World-renowned choir to perform in Norfolk after 25-year absence

World-renowned choir to perform in Norfolk after 25-year absence

A world-renowned choir will take to the stage this summer as part of a special musical collaboration.

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Cyclist to travel across Europe in challenge to reach sailing club regatta

Cyclist to travel across Europe in challenge to reach sailing club regatta

A cyclist is set to travel across Europe to reach a renowned Norfolk regatta as part of a special birthday challenge.

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New roarsome addition turns heads in town centre

New roarsome addition turns heads in town centre

A new roarsome arrival is turning heads in the heart of a town centre.

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'Year's slowest and silliest' snail race to take place in Norfolk town

'Year's slowest and silliest' snail race to take place in Norfolk town

Competitors are preparing for what has been dubbed the year's "slowest and silliest" race.

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Norwich artist paints mural of peace in war-torn Ukraine

Norwich artist paints mural of peace in war-torn Ukraine

A Norwich artist has painted a mural of peace in war-torn Ukraine as part of an international cultural project.

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Market to host pop-up shops

Market to host pop-up shops

A market will host a series of pop-up shop events.

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Train to hand out strawberries and cream to passengers

Train to hand out strawberries and cream to passengers

Families are in for a treat as a steam railway is set to hand out free strawberries and cream to passengers.

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Norfolk attraction offers summer discount for families

Norfolk attraction offers summer discount for families

A family-friendly attraction is offering a big summer saving for locals.

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Foodbank chairwoman steps down after six years at helm

Foodbank chairwoman steps down after six years at helm

The chairwoman of Waveney Foodbank has announced she is stepping down.

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Greyhounds visit care home

Greyhounds visit care home

Greyhound have made a special visit to a care home.

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Meet Norfolk's top food and drink producers at Roys of Wroxham

Meet Norfolk's top food and drink producers at Roys of Wroxham

Customers will have the chance to meet some of Norfolk’s best food and drink makers in person during a weekend of tastings and storytelling.

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Archery club invites public to open day

Archery club invites public to open day

Norfolk Bowmen are inviting the public to try archery at an open day.

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Travel firm launches video to help youngsters get ready to catch the bus

Travel firm launches video to help youngsters get ready to catch the bus

Konectbus has launched a new video to help year 6 pupils who are new to travelling by bus.

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Norfolk has second highest number of snake incidents

Norfolk has second highest number of snake incidents

The RSPCA is expecting a summer increase in stray snake reports.

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More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30,000 has been raised at a ball to help support local charities.

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Gallery on north Norfolk coast hosting summer exhibition

Gallery on north Norfolk coast hosting summer exhibition

A summer art exhibition will be displayed on the Norfolk coast.

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Project celebrates success of latest group of students

Project celebrates success of latest group of students

A community horticulture project is celebrating the success of its latest group of students.

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Girlguiding Anglia launches wellbeing challenge pack developed with Bird & Blend

Girlguiding Anglia launches wellbeing challenge pack developed with Bird & Blend

Girlguiding Anglia has launched a new wellbeing challenge pack for young people, in partnership with Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30,000 has been raised at a ball to help support local charities.

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NNUH team wins national award for innovative patient monitoring system

NNUH team wins national award for innovative patient monitoring system

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) heart failure team has won a national prize for their innovative monitoring system.

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Latest food hygiene ratings for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

Latest food hygiene ratings for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

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

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Volunteer who dedicated a decade to helping others celebrated at awards ceremony

Volunteer who dedicated a decade to helping others celebrated at awards ceremony

More than 1,000 years of dedication to patients were honoured at long service awards.

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This week's death notices including former Anglia TV weather presenter and pharmacist

This week's death notices including former Anglia TV weather presenter and pharmacist

The Eastern Daily Press published 35 death notices last week including former Anglia TV weather presenter and pharmacist.

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Stunning new installation and 300-year-old book on show in north Norfolk

Stunning new installation and 300-year-old book on show in north Norfolk

The Blickling Estate is showcasing a new art exhibition and a 300-year-old book.

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Thetford welcomes Anglia in Bloom judges for annual competition

Thetford welcomes Anglia in Bloom judges for annual competition

Thetford showcased its dedication to environmental responsibility after welcoming judges from the Anglia in Bloom horticultural competition.

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Coffee morning tackles loneliness among elderly

Coffee morning tackles loneliness among elderly

A coffee morning to tackle loneliness among the elderly was held in Norwich in a bid raise awareness of the "power of community connection".

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Grand Norfolk hall to host comic opera for first time

Grand Norfolk hall to host comic opera for first time

The comic opera The Elixir of Love, by Donizetti, will be performed for the first time at Wolterton Hall.

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Record number of tractors take part in Pink Ladies' Road Run

Record number of tractors take part in Pink Ladies' Road Run

A record-breaking number of tractors marked the Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run's 21st outing.

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House building firm warns children to stay away from building sites

House building firm warns children to stay away from building sites

A Norfolk-based house building company has warned children to stay away from building sites during the summer holidays.

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Gallery doubles in size and opens extension with summer exhibition

Gallery doubles in size and opens extension with summer exhibition

A gallery has doubled in size and will open with a summer exhibition.

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Pupils inspired by visit to historic site

Pupils inspired by visit to historic site

Year 2 pupils from St Michael’s Church of England Academy have been inspired by a recent visit to St George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn.

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Georgian-style garden to open to public this weekend

Georgian-style garden to open to public this weekend

Salle Park Gardens near Reepham will open to the public on Sunday, July 13 with proceeds for St John Ambulance.

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Pirate workshops coming to Norfolk community centres this summer

Pirate workshops coming to Norfolk community centres this summer

St George's Guildhall is bringing pirate-themed workshops to west Norfolk this summer.

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Record number of tractors take part in Pink Ladies' Road Run

Record number of tractors take part in Pink Ladies' Road Run

A record-breaking number of tractors marked the Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run's 21st outing.

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Train planter unveiled as part of town's Anglia in Bloom bid

Train planter unveiled as part of town's Anglia in Bloom bid

A new train-themed planter is now on display as part of Thetford's entry for Anglia in Bloom 2025.

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Norwich Circle of Catenian Association celebrates 100 years

Norwich Circle of Catenian Association celebrates 100 years

The Norwich Circle of the Catenian Association celebrated its 100th birthday.

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Post Office could move to empty snooker centre

Post Office could move to empty snooker centre

Hellesdon Post Office could be relocating to an empty snooker centre.

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Spellbinding ballet to take to the stage this summer

Spellbinding ballet to take to the stage this summer

A spellbinding ballet performance will take to the stage this summer, blending fairy tale magic with rising talent.

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Region's first food and drink collaboration awards launched

Region's first food and drink collaboration awards launched

The region's first food and drink collaboration awards have been launched.

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Huge boost for city nature reserve as anniversary celebrations begin

Huge boost for city nature reserve as anniversary celebrations begin

Anniversary celebrations are under way at a popular nature reserve.

09.07.2025 9

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Region's first food and drink collaboration awards launched

Region's first food and drink collaboration awards launched

The region's first food and drink collaboration awards have been launched.

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