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Fears for wildlife and traffic as 500-home plan draws wave of objection

Fears for wildlife and traffic as 500-home plan draws wave of objection

A flood of objections has been lodged against early plans for a 500-home development with locals warning of potential impacts on wildlife, traffic,...

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Victoria Humphrey

Huge cost of recovering abandoned boats and wrecks on Broads last year revealed

Huge cost of recovering abandoned boats and wrecks on Broads last year revealed

Removing abandoned boats and vessels from waterways has cost a Norfolk authority more than £120,000 last year, it can be revealed.

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Ben Robinson

Unruly anglers blamed for ruining couple's dream of creating a nature reserve

Unruly anglers blamed for ruining couple's dream of creating a nature reserve

When Steve Hooper and Mary Alexander bought a patch of wilderness on the banks of a Norfolk river, they hoped it would become a haven for native...

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Jack Warren

Theme park apologises after people get stuck at 50ft on roller coaster ride for hours

Theme park apologises after people get stuck at 50ft on roller coaster ride for hours

A theme park has apologised after nearly 30 people were left stranded on a rollercoaster for hours.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Norfolk incinerator plans could rise from the ashes as County Hall reviews spending

Norfolk incinerator plans could rise from the ashes as County Hall reviews spending

Councillors have said it is too soon to rule out exploring a revival of one of the most controversial proposals in Norfolk in recent years - an...

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Dan Grimmer

Courthouse row sees man charged with assaulting security staff

Courthouse row sees man charged with assaulting security staff

A man has been accused of assaulting security staff at a Norwich court.

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Simon Parkin

Prison not ruled out for dog owner after farmland attack injured police officer

Prison not ruled out for dog owner after farmland attack injured police officer

A dog owner has been warned prison has not been ruled out over an attack that left a police officer with injuries.

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Simon Parkin

City reveller suffered serious facial injuries after ‘nasty’ attack by teenagers

City reveller suffered serious facial injuries after ‘nasty’ attack by teenagers

A reveller was chased and attacked by two teenagers following a late night altercation in a city centre bar.

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Simon Parkin

Investigation opens as Great Yarmouth man, 57, is found dead at home

Investigation opens as Great Yarmouth man, 57, is found dead at home

A man in his 50s was found dead at his home, a court has heard.

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Kelly Strange

Norfolk micropub bids for late night hours seven days a week

Norfolk micropub bids for late night hours seven days a week

A pub in a Norfolk market town is looking to extend its opening hours seven days a week.

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Holly Clement

Stranded thrill seekers left 'terrified' as rollercoaster gets stuck 50ft in the air

Stranded thrill seekers left 'terrified' as rollercoaster gets stuck 50ft in the air

Families enjoying a bank holiday day out watched in horror as 27 thrill seekers were left stranded around 50ft in the air on a theme park's...

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Holly Clement

Norfolk town named among UK's fish and chip capitals

Norfolk town named among UK's fish and chip capitals

A seaside town in Norfolk has been named among the UK’s top fish and chip capitals.

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Ben Fieldhouse

5 famous faces spotted in Norfolk so far this year

5 famous faces spotted in Norfolk so far this year

Famous faces have been popping up across Norfolk, surprising fans with low-key visits and unexpected encounters.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Two abnormal loads to crawl through Norfolk this weekend with delays expected

Two abnormal loads to crawl through Norfolk this weekend with delays expected

Two abnormal loads will be transported through Norfolk this weekend.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Rollercoaster riders stranded in the air for hours as firefighters attempt rescue

Rollercoaster riders stranded in the air for hours as firefighters attempt rescue

Theme-park goers have been left stranded 15 metres in the air after a theme park's star-attraction broke down.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Man to stand trial for campaign of harassment against Norwich opticians

Man to stand trial for campaign of harassment against Norwich opticians

A man is to stand trial this year for a campaign of harassment that forced an optician's store to close after being targeted.

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Simon Parkin

The park where you can admire nature and get an award-winning bite to eat in one spot

The park where you can admire nature and get an award-winning bite to eat in one spot

From some of the best food in Norwich to a historic landmark - this popular park is a perfect place to make a stop off when visiting the city.

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Ben Fieldhouse

More than 70 artists to transform Norfolk town seafront wall into artwork

More than 70 artists to transform Norfolk town seafront wall into artwork

More than 70 artists are to set to come together to transform a 500-metre seafront wall into a public work of art.

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Nelson Walker

Warning issued over fake QR codes used in ongoing scams

Warning issued over fake QR codes used in ongoing scams

Norfolk County Council is warning people about fake QR codes used in ongoing scams.

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Liam Soanes

Burglar stole keys from home before returning 'under the cover of darkness' for car

Burglar stole keys from home before returning 'under the cover of darkness' for car

A burglar who stole car keys from a home before returning later to take the car has been jailed for 32 months.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Crew attacked and threatened by man in drunken air-rage incident on Bangkok flight

Crew attacked and threatened by man in drunken air-rage incident on Bangkok flight

A man from Norfolk attacked and threatened the crew during a drunken air-rage incident on a holiday flight to Thailand.

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Simon Parkin

Tribute band to bring legendary rock group's timeless hits to life

Tribute band to bring legendary rock group's timeless hits to life

A tribute band is set to bring the spirit of one of America’s greatest rock groups to life.

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Sophie Skyring

First look at award-winning thriller coming to Norwich on major UK tour

First look at award-winning thriller coming to Norwich on major UK tour

The first look has been revealed of an award-winning dance thriller which is heading to Norwich on a major UK tour.

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Phoebe Ozanne

All the roads that will shut as 8,500 runners hit city streets

All the roads that will shut as 8,500 runners hit city streets

Thousands of runners will hit the streets of Norwich this week and force several roads to close.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Progress on new £11m town swimming pool due to open next year

Progress on new £11m town swimming pool due to open next year

Work is continuing to take shape ahead of the opening of a town's first swimming pool in more than a decade.

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Matthew Senior

Escaped prisoner who prompted nationwide manhunt accused of stealing a car in Norwich

Escaped prisoner who prompted nationwide manhunt accused of stealing a car in Norwich

An escaped prisoner who prompted a nationwide manhunt has been accused of stealing a car in Norwich while on the run.

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Simon Parkin

5 of the most dramatic coastal rescues in Norfolk this summer

5 of the most dramatic coastal rescues in Norfolk this summer

From two brothers swept into a strong tide to paddleboarders stranded 400 metres offshore, Norfolk’s coastguards and lifeboat crews have faced a...

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Liam Soanes

Main road to close overnight for essential £48,000 surface dressing works

Main road to close overnight for essential £48,000 surface dressing works

A key road in Old Buckenham will close for one night for essential maintenance.

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Sophie Skyring

Reform leader defends £215k CEO hire amid recruitment row and culture-change call

Reform leader defends £215k CEO hire amid recruitment row and culture-change call

The Reform leader of Norfolk County Council has described the appointment of the authority's new £215,000-a-year chief executive as one of the most...

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Henry Durand

Locals slam plans to build homes in village as 'an accident waiting to happen'

Locals slam plans to build homes in village as 'an accident waiting to happen'

Locals in a Norfolk village have criticised plans to build a pair of homes as "an accident waiting to happen".

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Matthew Senior

Temporary entrance for hospital emergency department amid £2 million project

Temporary entrance for hospital emergency department amid £2 million project

A hospital emergency department is introducing a temporary entrance as part of a £2 million upgrade project.

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Iona Goodall

Striking new mural unveiled inside Norfolk town fire station

Striking new mural unveiled inside Norfolk town fire station

A vibrant new mural has been unveiled inside a Norfolk town fire station to celebrate the spirit of its lifesaving crew and colleagues.

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Nelson Walker

'High-quality' and 'sustainable' home bid launched for vacant village land

'High-quality' and 'sustainable' home bid launched for vacant village land

A planning bid has been launched for a new "high quality" and "sustainable" self-build home on vacant village land.

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Matthew Senior

New supportive accommodation proposed for looked-after teenagers

New supportive accommodation proposed for looked-after teenagers

A family home could be transformed into supported accommodation for teenagers under new plans.

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Victoria Humphrey

Investigation opens after 'lovely' man is found dead at home with gunshot injuries

Investigation opens after 'lovely' man is found dead at home with gunshot injuries

An inquest has opened into a "lovely" and "kind" man found dead at his home with gunshot injuries.

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Matthew Senior

Norwich Airport's drop-off fees among the most expensive in the UK

Norwich Airport's drop-off fees among the most expensive in the UK

Norwich Airport’s drop-off fees are among the most expensive in the UK, according to a new analysis.

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Adam Barker

Stray city... Norwich experiences HUGE increase in abandoned dogs

Stray city... Norwich experiences HUGE increase in abandoned dogs

The number of stray and abandoned dogs reported on the streets of Norwich has soared by an astonishing 4,000pc in just five years.

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Henry Durand

Inspectors set to visit site of huge solar farm proposed for Norfolk countryside

Inspectors set to visit site of huge solar farm proposed for Norfolk countryside

Inspectors who hold the fate of one of the huge solar farms planned for Norfolk in their hands will resume public hearings into the scheme next month...

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Dan Grimmer

Sleep-deprived neighbours demand action over delivery driver disturbance

Sleep-deprived neighbours demand action over delivery driver disturbance

Angry neighbours who have been disturbed for months by "noisy" delivery drivers are calling for supermarket staff to put a stop to the problem.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Norfolk police pay out nearly £2.2m to its officers for injury claims

Norfolk police pay out nearly £2.2m to its officers for injury claims

Norfolk police officers received a staggering £2.2m in payouts after being injured on duty last year.

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Ben Robinson

Two education trusts to merge into new body overseeing 13 schools

Two education trusts to merge into new body overseeing 13 schools

Two education trusts are merging to form a new body overseeing 13 schools.

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Sophie Skyring

Britain's top jetsport racers set to battle it out at Bawsey Country Park

Britain's top jetsport racers set to battle it out at Bawsey Country Park

The British Jetsport Championships are set to conclude at Bawsey Country Park.

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Sophie Skyring

Police searching for missing girl last seen more than two days ago

Police searching for missing girl last seen more than two days ago

Police are searching for a missing teenage girl from Lowestoft.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Out-of-pocket railway blasts ‘unnecessary’ traffic lights blocking final summer rush

Out-of-pocket railway blasts ‘unnecessary’ traffic lights blocking final summer rush

A north Norfolk railway has blamed “unnecessary” traffic lights for lost trade after queues prevented tourists from getting to the attraction.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Boat sinks at moorings by medieval monastery on Broads

Boat sinks at moorings by medieval monastery on Broads

A boat has sunk on the Broads, prompting a warning for boaters.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg