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Norfolk man arrested after fire at hotel in asylum seeker row

Norfolk man arrested after fire at hotel in asylum seeker row

A Norfolk man has been arrested following a fire at a former hotel, which is at the centre of an asylum seeker row.

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Major A-road blocked after huge lorry breaks down

Major A-road blocked after huge lorry breaks down

There are delays on a major A-road after a lorry stacked with cars broke down.

05.06.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Town centre store one of 100 from supermarket to close

Town centre store one of 100 from supermarket to close

A town-centre Morrisons Daily branch could be set to close as part of a supermarket's plans to shut around 100 loss‑making convenience branches...

05.06.2026 8

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Dog show back on after heatwave postponed event

Dog show back on after heatwave postponed event

A dog show has announced a new date after the recent heatwave forced its postponement.

04.06.2026 10

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Fly tipped rubbish set alight in quiet village

Fly tipped rubbish set alight in quiet village

A large amount of fly tipped rubbish was set alight.

03.06.2026 10

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Woman sustains life threatening injuries after crash on A road

Woman sustains life threatening injuries after crash on A road

A woman has sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision near an airbase.

30.05.2026 10

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Search launched for man in difficulty in Norfolk river

Search launched for man in difficulty in Norfolk river

The air ambulance is among the emergency helicopters seen near a Norfolk beauty spot searching for a man.

29.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Air ambulance lands by Norfolk river as Coastguard helicopter spotted

Air ambulance lands by Norfolk river as Coastguard helicopter spotted

The air ambulance is among the emergency helicopters seen near a Norfolk beauty spot this evening.

29.05.2026 10

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Seaside tennis club unveils new look after huge renovation

An award-winning tennis club has unveiled an impressive new addition after significant investment.

28.05.2026 10

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Busy road on outskirts of airbase closed after crash

A busy road on the outskirts of an airbase has been closed following a crash.

28.05.2026 10

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MELTED road remains closed more than 24 hours after 30C heatwave damaged tarmac

A major Suffolk road remains shut more than 24 hours after it melted in the heatwave.

27.05.2026 4

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Village breaks previous May day temperature record

A Suffolk village broke the previous record for the highest temperature reached in May.

27.05.2026 8

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Dog show postponed due to near record bank holiday temperatures

Families looking forward to visiting a dog show this bank holiday weekend will have to wait a little longer, after organisers postponed the event...

24.05.2026 10

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Village first place in UK to reach heatwave conditions

A Suffolk village was the first place in the UK to reach the criteria for a heatwave today, as temperatures near 30C.

24.05.2026 10

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Fire from BBQ gas cylinder spreads to shed

A fire has spread to a shed in a Suffolk town with multiple fire engines on the scene.

24.05.2026 10

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Morrisons to close 'loss-making' convenience stores in Norfolk

Morrisons has announced plans to close around 100 loss-making convenience stores with a dozen at risk across Norfolk.

23.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Morrisons to close 'loss-making' convenience stores in Norfolk

Morrisons has announced plans to close around 100 loss-making convenience stores with a dozen at risk across Norfolk.

23.05.2026 10

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Car seized after driver 'put others at risk'

A car has been seized by police after the driver "put others at risk".

23.05.2026 10

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Suffolk airbase plays major part in new Hollywood blockbuster

A Hollywood blockbuster has been released with a Suffolk airbase playing a major part in the film.

21.05.2026 8

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Man taken to hospital after crash closes A11 slip road

A slip road of the A11 is currently closed after a crash between a car and a van.

19.05.2026 10

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Wanted man arrested in connection with assault charges

A man who was wanted by police has been found and arrested.

08.05.2026 50

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Search for man wanted for assault offences

A 26-year-old man is wanted by police in connection with assault offences.

07.05.2026 10

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Horse gets stuck in swimming pool in Suffolk village

A horse was rescued by specialist equipment after becoming stuck in a swimming pool.

06.05.2026 10

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Lorry rolls on its side and destroys wall of Edwardian hotel

A HGV has destroyed the wall of a hotel after rolling onto its side while making a delivery.

06.05.2026 10

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Fire fighters battle blaze in forest

Multiple crews battled a blaze which started in a forest near the border with Suffolk and Norfolk.

30.04.2026 20

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Major phone company to buy power from huge solar farm

Virgin Media O2 has signed a 10-year solar energy deal with egg Power to help achieve its net zero targets.

29.04.2026 20

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Airline operating out of major airport suddenly cancels flights

An airline which operated flights from one of the countries busiest airports has suddenly closed and cancelled all flights.

29.04.2026 30

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Influencer with 400K followers visits Suffolk airbase and joins mission with crew

An American fitness influencer has joined an airbase for a mission with airmen.

29.04.2026 20

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5 underrated places to visit in one of the country's top seaside towns

Southwold is one of the busiest seaside towns in the region during the summer, but there are still a handful of places you can enjoy in relative peace...

28.04.2026 20

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Search for missing teen as police extremely concerned

Police officers are extremely concerned for the welfare of a teen missing from a coastal town.

25.04.2026 20

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First wind turbine installed at giant offshore windfarm

The first wind turbine has been installed at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm.

25.04.2026 30

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Crash closes major junction in centre of Norwich

A major junction in the centre of Norwich has been closed following a crash.

25.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Crash closes major junction in centre of Norwich

A major junction in the centre of Norwich has been closed following a crash.

25.04.2026 20

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Broken down bus causes major delays on A11

A broken down bus is causing major delays on the A11.

24.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Broken down bus causes major delays on A11

A broken down bus is causing major delays on the A11.

24.04.2026 20

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Road closed after three vehicle crash

A Suffolk road is currently closed following a three vehicle crash.

24.04.2026 30

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Road closed after moped involved in crash

A road is closed after a crash involving a moped.

14.04.2026 20

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Town's beach named best 'hidden gem' to visit this spring

A Suffolk beach has been named the best ‘hidden gem’ beach to visit this spring, despite thousands flocking there each year.

14.04.2026 20

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Village beach among most beautiful in Britain

A Suffolk beach has been named as one of the most beautiful in Britain.

11.04.2026 20

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Cuckoo breaks migration record after epic return from Africa

A cuckoo has set a new record after becoming the earliest arrival to fly back to the county from Africa.

09.04.2026 20

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'Incredible' burger and loaded fries tried by viral food reviewer

A viral food reviewer has visited one of the top seaside towns in the region to try a " hidden gem" restaurant.

06.04.2026 30

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'Enchanting' Grade II listed cottage for sale at £695,000

A Grade II Listed cottage dating back to the 16th century has been listed for sale on the edge of a quiet village.

05.04.2026 20

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Man in his 50s still in hospital after serious A140 crash

A man in his 50s remains in hospital after a serious collision involving a car in Suffolk.

02.04.2026 30

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Burglar who stole puppy and six guns jailed for more than five years

A burglar who stole a three-month-old puppy and six firearms during a break-in has been jailed for more than five years.

02.04.2026 20

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Once-lost species returns to the UK countryside after 400 year absence

A once-lost species is making a remarkable return to the British countryside.

02.04.2026 30

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Train line to shut for nine days with widespread disruption

Major works are set to disrupt train journeys on a key regional route in late May.

01.04.2026 30

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Village sign in speeding hotspot destroyed in crash

Destruction has been caused to a village sign following a crash.

29.03.2026 20

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Waterfront bistro to close after 12 years

A waterfront bistro is to close after 12 years in one of the countries top seaside towns.

28.03.2026 30

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Construction underway for 100 new homes in village

Construction if underway for 100 new homes in a Suffolk village, with a portion being affordable properties.

27.03.2026 30

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Emergency traffic lights on major route causing chaos

Emergency traffic lights on a major route between Ipswich and Norwich are causing chaos for drivers.

26.03.2026 30

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