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50p coin featuring fictional character being sold for more than £10,000

50p coin featuring fictional character being sold for more than £10,000

A 50p coin featuring a famous fictional character is being sold for more than £10,000 in Norwich.

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Faye Minton

Man accused of murdering friend after row over 'current affairs'

Man accused of murdering friend after row over 'current affairs'

A man "consumed with anger and hatred" stabbed his 48-year-old neighbour to death after a row over "current affairs", a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

New clampdown on yobbish behaviour introduced in seaside town

New clampdown on yobbish behaviour introduced in seaside town

A fresh clampdown to tackle yobbish behaviour has been introduced in a seaside town and surrounding area.

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Bruno Brown

Cannabis farm busted after police catch whiff

Cannabis farm busted after police catch whiff

A cannabis farm with nearly 80 plants has been busted after officers caught a whiff while passing by.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Shoplifter spared prison despite stealing during suspended jail sentence

Shoplifter spared prison despite stealing during suspended jail sentence

A woman has avoided being sent to prison despite continuing to steal during a suspended sentence for shoplifting. 

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Simon Parkin

Ferry closure has uncovered 'can of worms', says council leader

Ferry closure has uncovered 'can of worms', says council leader

The closure of a vital ferry service has opened up a "can of worms", according to the leader of Norfolk County Council.

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Dan Grimmer

Fundraising scheme on trial at 'nation's favourite' pier

Fundraising scheme on trial at 'nation's favourite' pier

The 'pier of the year' is set to launch a six-month trial to help raise vital funds for its upkeep.

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Owen Sennitt

Broads beauty spot revealed as Norfolk's sewage hotspot

Broads beauty spot revealed as Norfolk's sewage hotspot

A stretch of river close to one of Norfolk's best known beauty spots has been revealed as the county's sewage hot spot.

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Owen Sennitt

Norfolk's premier duck-feeding spot faces crisis... as pigeons push in

Norfolk's premier duck-feeding spot faces crisis... as pigeons push in

It is perhaps Norfolk's premier duck-feeding spot, visited by thousands of waterfowl - and people - each year.

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Owen Sennitt

Broads officials consider boat amnesty as rising number of wrecks hits finances

Broads officials consider boat amnesty as rising number of wrecks hits finances

Broads officials are considering introducing an amnesty scheme to remove vessels at risk of sinking from the waterways.

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Owen Sennitt

Three quit at crisis-hit council after damning report finds 'culture of misogyny'

Three quit at crisis-hit council after damning report finds 'culture of misogyny'

Three members of a crisis-hit Norfolk council have quit, just days after a damning report found a culture of "rude and misogynistic behaviour".

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Owen Sennitt

Man accused of attacking woman and installing cameras to track her

Man accused of attacking woman and installing cameras to track her

A man accused of attacking a woman controlled her life, including installing cameras to monitor her movements when he was away, a court has heard.

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Simon Parkin

Club attack victim had teeth punched out in dispute over dancing too close

Club attack victim had teeth punched out in dispute over dancing too close

A nightclub attack victim had two front teeth knocked out in a violent dispute over how close he was dancing to a woman. 

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Simon Parkin

Pleas to stop fly-tipping outside city shop

Pleas to stop fly-tipping outside city shop

Constant fly-tipping outside a city store has led to an exasperated plea to stop. 

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Former army major guilty of attempting to murder ex-wife in Norfolk lane attack

Former army major guilty of attempting to murder ex-wife in Norfolk lane attack

A former army major who drove more than 100 miles to Norfolk before confronting and stabbing his ex-wife has been found guilty of attempted murder.

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Peter Walsh

Jury sworn in ahead of city stabbing trial

Jury sworn in ahead of city stabbing trial

A jury has been sworn in for the trial of a man accused of murdering another man in a late-night city stabbing.

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Peter Walsh

Government urged to step in over planned raft of NHS cuts

Government urged to step in over planned raft of NHS cuts

Proposed cuts to NHS services casting doubt over the future of Norwich's walk-in centre have sparked calls for the government to intervene.

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David Hannant

People from Norfolk win £1.2m in Premium Bonds prize draw

People from Norfolk win £1.2m in Premium Bonds prize draw

People in Norfolk have won more than £1.2m in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw. 

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Faye Minton

First look at Club Tropicana-themed swimming pool for dogs

First look at Club Tropicana-themed swimming pool for dogs

The founders of a new Club Tropicana-themed swimming pool for dogs are celebrating an "amazing" launch.

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Faye Minton

Car gets caught out by tide on Norfolk coast

Car gets caught out by tide on Norfolk coast

A car has been caught out by the tide on the Norfolk coast.

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Faye Minton

More disruption on A47 as £250m scheme continues

More disruption on A47 as £250m scheme continues

There will be more disruption on the A47 as the next stage of a £250m improvement project takes place.

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Faye Minton

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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Sophie Skyring

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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Sophie Skyring

Plans to install new offices in historic city centre building approved

Plans to install new offices in historic city centre building approved

New outdoor offices have been approved for a Grade I listed building close to the city centre.

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Francis Redwood

New spud shop aims to put a 'premium' twist on filled jacket potatoes

New spud shop aims to put a 'premium' twist on filled jacket potatoes

A new challenger will soon be entering the battle to become the city's dominant spud-seller. 

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Francis Redwood

Massive 'dystopian' digital billboard in city centre rejected AGAIN

Massive 'dystopian' digital billboard in city centre rejected AGAIN

Revised plans to install a massive "dystopian" billboard in the city centre have been refused again.

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Francis Redwood

Is this high street fashion brand at risk of leaving Great Yarmouth?

Is this high street fashion brand at risk of leaving Great Yarmouth?

A high street clothing brand with a branch in Great Yarmouth has reportedly collapsed after closing dozens of stores last month.

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Emily Goodwin

Norwich sushi joint 'in a league of its own' according to famous face

Norwich sushi joint 'in a league of its own' according to famous face

A television presenter and former politician has written a glowing review of a sushi restaurant in Norwich.

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Emily Goodwin

Plans approved for 100 homes in fast-growing Norfolk town

Plans approved for 100 homes in fast-growing Norfolk town

Plans for 100 new homes to be built in a fast-growing Norfolk town have been given the green light. 

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Eleanor Storey

Plans for new Norfolk Starbucks drive-thru approved

Plans for new Norfolk Starbucks drive-thru approved

Plans for a major coffee chain to open a new branch on the outskirts of a Norfolk town have been approved.

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Eleanor Storey

Driver who died after crash with concrete mixer lorry is named

Driver who died after crash with concrete mixer lorry is named

The driver of a car, who died after a crash with a concrete mixer lorry in north Norfolk, has been named. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Father, 41, died from accidental overdose after turning his life around for young son

Father, 41, died from accidental overdose after turning his life around for young son

A father who desperately tried to turn his life around for his young son died after an accidental overdose, a court has heard. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

The West Ham legend and FA Cup star who made Norfolk his home

The West Ham legend and FA Cup star who made Norfolk his home

It may have been 53 years since Ronnie Boyce hung up his football boots for the final time, but his mark on the sport will never be forgotten. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Neighbour discovers man's body having not seen him for days

Neighbour discovers man's body having not seen him for days

A man who died at home after taking MDMA was discovered by a neighbour who had not seen him for a few days. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Heritage watchdog wades into row over removing sails from Norfolk windmill

Heritage watchdog wades into row over removing sails from Norfolk windmill

The nation's heritage watchdog has waded into the row over the restoration of a landmark windmill, calling for "timely reinstatement" of its sails.

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Chris Bishop

New market with more than 25 stalls coming to farm shop venue

New market with more than 25 stalls coming to farm shop venue

A new market is launching this week at a hit shopping village and farm shop on the outskirts of Norwich. 

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Emily Goodwin

Green light for enhanced football facilities despite pitch hazard concerns

Green light for enhanced football facilities despite pitch hazard concerns

A sports pitch and floodlighting "at the end of their life" are set to be replaced after a bid for improved football facilities was given the...

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Mark Boggis

'End of life and failing' coastal defences in the spotlight

'End of life and failing' coastal defences in the spotlight

Coastal defences described as being "end of life and failing" in two villages will come under scrutiny as a council discusses future management...

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Mark Boggis

Council admits to yellow lines drain blunder in town road

Council admits to yellow lines drain blunder in town road

Councils often get accused of pouring money down the drain.

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Bruno Brown

Stolen jewellery returned to owner after burglars raid property

Stolen jewellery returned to owner after burglars raid property

Jewellery stolen by a gang of burglars has been returned directly to the owner.

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Bruno Brown

City estate agent opens second branch in Norfolk

City estate agent opens second branch in Norfolk

A city estate agent has opened its second branch in Norfolk. 

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Adam Barker

Hard-working Norfolk farmers earn thanks from the King

Hard-working Norfolk farmers earn thanks from the King

Norfolk's farmers have earned the gratitude of the King for their service and sacrifices during a time of "substantial change".

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Chris Hill

Meet Mr Spud - New jacket potato spot opens at town market

Meet Mr Spud - New jacket potato spot opens at town market

A man inspired by the popularity of jacket potatoes on TikTok has opened his own spud spot. 

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Mystery after memorial bench is pushed off cliff

Mystery after memorial bench is pushed off cliff

A bench celebrating "treasured memories" has been pushed off a cliff but its original location remains a mystery.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

All the Postcode Lottery winners from Norfolk in March

All the Postcode Lottery winners from Norfolk in March

Were you one of the lucky winners in last month's Postcode Lottery?

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Traffic fears spark backlash over plans for more houses on town's outskirts

Traffic fears spark backlash over plans for more houses on town's outskirts

A backlash over plans to build more homes on the edge of an upmarket Norfolk town has emerged. 

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Jack Warren

IKEA to open new store in Norwich

IKEA to open new store in Norwich

A furniture giant has announced it will be opening a city store.

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Katie Drake

Van rolls off road after crash on A47 roundabout

Van rolls off road after crash on A47 roundabout

A crash on the A47 has resulted in a van rolling off the road.

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Katie Drake

Lighthouse described as 'a few miles from Birds Eye factory' is in different county

Lighthouse described as 'a few miles from Birds Eye factory' is in different county

A stay in a Captain Birds Eye-themed lighthouse "just a few miles" from the Lowestoft factory is actually in a different county altogether. 

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Ben Fieldhouse

Insurance fraudster ordered to pay back £200,000

Insurance fraudster ordered to pay back £200,000

A loss adjustor who used the names of his wife and deceased father-in-law to submit fake insurance claims has been ordered to pay back more than...

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Ben Fieldhouse