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Part of Norfolk Broads named among best Boxing Day strolls

After a big meal and lots of drinks on December 25, there is nothing better than a Boxing Day stroll.

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Faye Minton

Hundreds brave the waves to take part in Lowestoft Christmas Day dip

Hundreds of people braved the waves to take part in a Christmas Day swim.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Norwich man charged with murder after body found in Ipswich

A man from Norwich has been charged with murder after a body was found in a home in Ipswich this week.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Burst main leaves dozens of homes without water on Christmas Day

Dozens of homes have been left without water on Christmas Day after a main burst.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Dozens of homes left without power on Christmas Day after fault

People woke up on Christmas Day without any power.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Royal Family gathers for Christmas Day at Sandringham

The Royal Family has gathered together in Norfolk for their annual Christmas celebrations.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

All the pictures as the Royal Family celebrates Christmas in Norfolk

Christmas is off to a cracking start for the Royal Family as festivities are under way in Sandringham.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Christmas presents among items stolen as vehicles targeted in break-ins

Christmas presents were among numerous items stolen as vehicles were targeted during a spate of thefts in a seaside town.

yesterday 9

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Mark Boggis

Swimmers hit the surf in the sunshine for town's much-loved Christmas swim

Swimmers took to the water for a Norfolk town's much-loved Christmas Day swim.

yesterday 8

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Chris Bishop

New banking hub opens its doors in Norfolk town

A new banking hub has opened in a Norfolk town ahead of the closure of its last bank branch.

yesterday 9

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Phoebe Ozanne

Flats bid for Great Yarmouth house faces objections

A man is seeking permission to convert a house in Great Yarmouth into flats.

yesterday 7

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Daniel Hickey

'Affectionate' dog who was abandoned on the streets searching for home

A “loving” dog is looking for a new home in Norfolk after being abandoned on the streets. 

yesterday 10

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Hallie Taylor

More than 1700 homes without power on Christmas Day

More than 1700 homes were without power in the run up to Christmas Day lunch after a high-voltage electricity line faulted.

yesterday 5

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Katie Drake

The weirdest and most wonderful sights captured in Norwich this year

With 2025 nearly drawing to a close, it's time to reflect on the year with Norwich having some rather strange sights.

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Hallie Taylor

Norfolk firm donates selection boxes to every child at city school

Norfolk firm donates selection boxes to every child at city school

A Norfolk firm has been spreading some early Christmas cheer by donating 75 chocolate selection boxes to a city school, one for every child.

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Adam Barker

Busy road in Norwich closed after crash

Busy road in Norwich closed after crash

A busy road in Norwich was closed for several hours after a crash.

previous day 10

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Faye Minton

Special offers as barber shop unveils new management

Special offers as barber shop unveils new management

New management has been unveiled at a family owned barbers.

previous day 5

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Mark Boggis

'World's largest village store' bucking the high street trend as sales rise this year

'World's largest village store' bucking the high street trend as sales rise this year

It became known as the world's largest village store through its memorable advertising campaigns and catchy radio jingles.

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Adam Barker

Man who died after being hit by a car remembered as a 'true gent'

Man who died after being hit by a car remembered as a 'true gent'

A man who was hit by a Nissan on City Road and then died has been named.

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Danielle Champ

Horse head stolen from home

Horse head stolen from home

A hunt is under way after a statue of a horse head was stolen from a garden.

previous day 6

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Ben Fieldhouse

Boxing Day dips cancelled due to bad weather

Boxing Day dips cancelled due to bad weather

Cromer's Boxing Day dip has become the latest event to succumb to bad weather this festive season.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Christmas carols and seasonal song fill Norwich Cathedral

Christmas carols and seasonal song fill Norwich Cathedral

Christmas carols and seasonal song have been filling Norwich Cathedral and its cloister throughout December as people of all ages have been...

previous day 5

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Sophie England

Site of 640 potential homes could unearth archaeological finds

Site of 640 potential homes could unearth archaeological finds

Plans to potentially build 640 new homes could reveal important historical finds, according to council officials.

previous day 6

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Victoria Humphrey

Long-delayed work to demolish and rebuild school to start in new year

Long-delayed work to demolish and rebuild school to start in new year

Long-delayed work to demolish and replace one of the county's schools will finally begin in the new year.

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Dan Grimmer

'Fun loving dog' who loves a snuggle is looking for new home

'Fun loving dog' who loves a snuggle is looking for new home

A "sweet and playful" dog is looking for a loving new home in Norfolk. 

previous day 20

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Ben Fieldhouse

When will Santa be flying over Norfolk?

When will Santa be flying over Norfolk?

Santa's sleigh is moving at the speed of starlight as it starts its journey around the world for 2025.

previous day 7

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Emily Goodwin

Motorist arrested for drink driving after man is killed in Christmas Eve tragedy

Motorist arrested for drink driving after man is killed in Christmas Eve tragedy

A man has died after being hit by a car in Norwich in the early hours.

previous day 4

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Faye Minton

Much-loved Boxing Day Dip cancelled for safety reasons

Much-loved Boxing Day Dip cancelled for safety reasons

A popular Boxing Day Dip has been cancelled just two days before it was due to take place.

previous day 4

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Faye Minton

Woman crushed between two cars during argument

Woman crushed between two cars during argument

A woman was seriously injured after being crushed between two cars.

previous day 4

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Faye Minton

Community spirit shines as care home surprised with 'incredible haul' of gifts

Community spirit shines as care home surprised with 'incredible haul' of gifts

A care home in a seaside town has been inundated with gifts to help everyone enjoy a magical Christmas.

previous day 5

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Mark Boggis

Family's festive trip to Lapland ends in 'nightmare' journey home

Family's festive trip to Lapland ends in 'nightmare' journey home

A day trip to Lapland sounds like a magical way to celebrate Christmas - but, for one family, it ended in a "nightmare".

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Faye Minton

Hearts and crafts await as vendor applications open for town market

Hearts and crafts await as vendor applications open for town market

Love is set to be in the air in a seaside town in the new year as a Valentine's-themed market makes a welcome return.

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Mark Boggis

Building housing popular city centre bar still on the market after two years

Building housing popular city centre bar still on the market after two years

A building home to one the city's most popular nightlife spots is still on the market after two years.

previous day 10

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Jack Warren

Norfolk village threatened by erosion to take its future into its own hands

Norfolk village threatened by erosion to take its future into its own hands

An erosion-threatened village in Norfolk is taking its future into its own hands with a new proposal to bolster its defences.

previous day 6

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Phoebe Ozanne

Norfolk couple reveal the secrets of their happy 70-year marriage

Norfolk couple reveal the secrets of their happy 70-year marriage

A husband and wife who married 70 years ago on Christmas Eve have revealed the secrets of their happy life together.

previous day 5

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Daniel Hickey

Top auctioneer who overcame a stammer to land dream job celebrates 40-year career

Top auctioneer who overcame a stammer to land dream job celebrates 40-year career

A respected Norfolk auctioneer is celebrating a major milestone - 40 years after overcoming a stammer to launch a career which has driven him to...

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Chris Hill

Driver still at large one week after BMW smashed into front of shop

Driver still at large one week after BMW smashed into front of shop

A driver is still at large one week after a BMW smashed into the front of a shop in a market town.

previous day 4

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

City building could be set for new lease of life as plans revealed

City building could be set for new lease of life as plans revealed

A building within the Wensum Lodge site could be set for a new lease of life as plans emerge to change its use.

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Danielle Champ

'Much-loved' animal dies at zoo

'Much-loved' animal dies at zoo

A "much-loved" animal who fathered two litters of cubs has died at a zoo in Norfolk.

previous day 5

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Ben Fieldhouse

Norfolk housing bid quashed over fears of putting people 'at risk of harm'

Norfolk housing bid quashed over fears of putting people 'at risk of harm'

A bid for new homes in a Norfolk village has been quashed after officials feared it would put locals "at risk of harm".

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Phoebe Ozanne

Huge agricultural drone takes first UK flight at Norfolk farm

Huge agricultural drone takes first UK flight at Norfolk farm

A huge, hi-tech agricultural octocopter has been tested at a Norfolk farm - believed to be the drone's first flight in the UK.

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Chris Hill

Billboard saga comes to an end as officials quash hated plans

Billboard saga comes to an end as officials quash hated plans

It was a scheme some feared would turn the historic city centre into New York's Times Square.

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Jack Warren

Witnesses describe horrific aftermath of fatal Christmas Eve crash

Witnesses describe horrific aftermath of fatal Christmas Eve crash

Witnesses have described the horrifying aftermath of a fatal crash in the early hours of Christmas Eve.

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Jack Warren

Children left heartbroken after bikes stolen just days before Christmas

Children left heartbroken after bikes stolen just days before Christmas

Two children have been left "heartbroken" after their bikes were stolen just days before Christmas.

previous day 1

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Phoebe Ozanne

Norfolk farmland in firing line as mega solar farm plan draws closer

Norfolk farmland in firing line as mega solar farm plan draws closer

Plans for a vast new solar farm covering thousands of acres of Norfolk farmland have taken a significant step forward.

previous day 10

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Henry Durand

Woman who had led 'remarkably content life' found dead amid no-fault eviction stress

Woman who had led 'remarkably content life' found dead amid no-fault eviction stress

A woman whose disappearance sparked a major search operation until her body was discovered in a dock had been handed a non-fault eviction notice...

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Exclusive By Donna-Louise Bishop

$264million project could transform air base to hold nuclear weapons

$264million project could transform air base to hold nuclear weapons

A $264million project could transform a Suffolk air base in order for it to be capable of storing nuclear weapons.

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Ben Robinson

Puppy 'lucky to be alive' after catching deadly disease

Puppy 'lucky to be alive' after catching deadly disease

An adorable puppy has had a lucky escape after contracting a deadly disease.

previous day 6

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Iona Goodall

Investigation launched after man dies following 'industrial incident' at tyre shop

Investigation launched after man dies following 'industrial incident' at tyre shop

An investigation has been launched after a mechanic died following an "industrial incident" at a Norfolk tyre shop.

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Matthew Senior

Sabotage, fury and dirty protest as villagers rage at destruction of Earl's woodland

Sabotage, fury and dirty protest as villagers rage at destruction of Earl's woodland

A Norfolk Earl's bucolic estate, famed for its unique heathland habitat, had been described by the local families who enjoyed it for generations as...

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Henry Durand