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Local firm in the Olympic spotlight this weekend

The eyes of the world will be firmly fixed on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as it gets under way - with an east coast company heavily involved once...

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Mark Boggis

Hugh Jackman's mum watches his latest film at Norwich cinema

Hugh Jackman's mum has been seen enjoying her son's latest film in a Norwich cinema.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Stabbing in city's clubland sparks safety fears among business owners

A stabbing in the heart of the city’s clubland has sparked further safety fears for the people who live and work there. Police were called to St...

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Francis Redwood

Parish council row over bench leads to 'sectarian' divide between two villages

It is perhaps the quintessential matter for a parish council to resolve... where exactly should a new park bench be sited?

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Eleanor Storey

Derelict village pub set for new lease of life after go-ahead for extension

A village pub which has been boarded up for the best part of a decade is set for a new lease of life.

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Chris Bishop

'It'll ruin Burnham Market' - row over bid for new takeaway with alcohol licence

A bid for a "posh" new fish takeaway with an alcohol licence isn't exactly going down swimmingly with the locals in Chelsea-on-Sea.

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Chris Bishop

Farmer joins harvest safety drive to avoid overhead power line accidents

A leading East Anglian farmer is urging staff and contractors to heed warnings about overhead cables as harvest begins.

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Sarah Chambers

Does this tiny rural hamlet have too many campsites?

Plans for a 10-acre holiday park in a rural enclave are back on the agenda, backed by claims the development is needed.

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Chris Bishop

Sheep introduced to Castle Mound for eco-friendly land management

Sheep have been reintroduced to council land for grazing and conservation purposes.

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Sophie Skyring

Chill-out DJ set and laser light show at upcoming outdoor event

Preparations are under way for an upcoming outdoor party, Classic Ibiza, to be held in Norfolk.

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Sophie Skyring

Norfolk Day photo contest showcases community spirit

A photo competition run as part of Norfolk Day festivities celebrates the incredible, largely unseen work of community groups and charities.

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Sophie Skyring

Surprise delivery sees baby girl born in hospital lift

A couple had a surprise when their baby daughter made an unexpected entrance into the world while in a hospital lift. 

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Amy Mackrill

Future of Norfolk housing estate to be decided 22 miles away after council U-turn

People living in a Norfolk housing estate who face having their homes torn down say a council U-turn has excluded them from the decision-making...

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Eleanor Storey

Iron men at stately home named as must-visit spot this summer

A horde of iron sculptures at a stately home in Norfolk has been named one of the must-visit spots of the summer.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Police cordon blocking city centre street

A police cordon is blocking a city centre street this morning.

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Faye Minton

Man stabbed in city centre

A man has been stabbed in the arm in the city centre.

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Faye Minton

Aviva withdraw Norwich Pride sponsorship after boycott threat from trans group

Aviva has withdrawn its sponsorship of Norfolk's largest Pride festival after organisers came under pressure from trans activists to drop the firm...

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Adam Barker

Successful summer property sale for Norfolk auctioneer

Auction House East Anglia held its fifth auction of the year on Wednesday, July 24.

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Ashley Lamond

Council says 'Pothole Avenue' will be fixed next week - but community leader doubtful

A community leader has said a council "cannot be trusted" on a delivery date for a resurfacing programme that residents have been requesting for...

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Kaia Nicholl

Hundreds of free heritage events to be held across Norfolk

Hundreds of free events celebrating local history are to be held across Norfolk.

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Lily Boag

Murder victim named as suspect appears in court

The man whose death following an assault outside a Norfolk pub has sparked a murder investigation has been named.

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Danielle Champ

Couple to open shop specialising in rare plant species in Royal Arcade

An indoor plant shop is set to launch in one of the city's most popular shopping streets this summer. 

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

New cycle and walking paths planned for rapidly growing area on city outskirts

New cycling and walking paths are being proposed for a rapidly expanding village near Norwich to reduce the amount of congestion in the area.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Norfolk's only outstanding NHS trust set to merge with neighbouring organisation

Norfolk's only outstanding NHS trust has announced plans which may eventually see it completely merge with a neighbouring trust.

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David Hannant

Derelict 15th century church to get new tenants

A 15th century church on the outskirts of the city centre will be getting a new tenant after plans were given the go ahead.

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Francis Redwood

More cars is NOT what we need! Safety fears in village as developer plans 75 houses

A bid to build 75 houses in a village near Great Yarmouth is facing a major hurdle.

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Daniel Hickey

Teenage boy stabbed after being attacked by 10 people carrying knives

A teenage boy was taken to hospital after being attacked by a group of 10 people dressed in black and carrying knives.

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Faye Minton

Aldi to recruit more than 100 workers across Norfolk

A national supermarket chain is looking to recruit 150 new workers across Norfolk.   Aldi, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, has announced it...

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Amy Mackrill

A47 closed following two-vehicle crash

A section of the A47 has been closed following a two-vehicle crash. 

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Amy Mackrill

Family's fury as video emerges of paramedics 'messing around' while on emergency call

The family of a 72-year-old grandmother in a serious condition in hospital have spoken of their shock after a video emerged of paramedics "messing...

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David Hannant

History of city hotel which has welcomed Kings and Queens revealed

The place to be for kings and queens, earls and lords, this unassuming Tombland haunt lays claim to nearly 1,000 years of history. 

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Man whose body was found in Costessey named as inquest opens

An inquest has been opened into the death of a man in his 20s whose body was found near a retail park a week earlier.

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David Hannant

Computer hacker jailed for $900k cryptocurrency scam carried when he was just a teen

A Norwich computer hacker has been jailed for his part in a cryptocurrency fraud that saw users scammed out of more than $900,000.

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Simon Parkin

A11 closed after two-vehicle collision

The northbound carriageway of the A11 has been closed following a two-vehicle crash that caused a car to hit the central reservation of the road. 

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Will King

Free seaside festival returns for its 25th year

A beloved seaside festival returns next weekend, marking its 25th year with a "spectacular event".

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Ollie Radcliffe

Hunt for people who fly-tipped rubbish under bridge

A council has posted photos of fly-tipped waste as it appeals for information to hunt those responsible. 

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Amy Mackrill

Deli reaches finals of prestigious food and drink award

A deli on the Norfolk coast has made the final four of a prestigious food and drink award.

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Amy Mackrill

Celebrating the Norfolk teachers that go 'above and beyond'

This weekend is the last chance to submit your nominations for the Eastern Daily Press Norfolk Education Awards 2024. 

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Nicola Warren

Coffee roastery and café launches summer bar overlooking river

A coffee roastery and café based in a converted mill is launching a new summer bar.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Norfolk Broads named among most 'refreshing' spots in the UK

The Norfolk Broads has been named among the UK's most "refreshing" spots.

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Faye Minton

Footpath horseplay... Police called in over mystery of village's vanishing signs

For the local parish council, it is no mere horseplay...

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Bruno Brown

Cat has surgery to remove eye after being attacked while asleep in flowerpot

A cat who was attacked while sleeping soundly in a flowerpot has been discharged after a successful eye removal operation. 

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Faye Minton

Award-winning bistro closes its doors in north Norfolk

An award-winning cafe and bistro has closed its doors in north Norfolk.

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Faye Minton

Health warning issued as temperatures set to soar in Norfolk

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Norfolk with the mercury set to rise to 28C in parts of the county. 

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Amy Mackrill

East coast in line for more windfarms

Experts say the east coast could be set for more offshore wind turbines after the government announced it will use British seabed owned by the...

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Adam Barker

Family pay tribute to 'kind and gentle' father who died after pub assault

The family of a father of two who died following an assault outside a pub in Dereham have said he was "taken far too soon" in a heartbreaking...

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Ollie Radcliffe

Church fills with colour for three-day flower festival

A church has been filled with colour for a three-day flower festival.

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Chris Bishop

Attleborough man jailed for making and distributing child pornography

A 24-year-old man from Norfolk has been jailed for making and distributing indecent images of children.

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Amy Mackrill

Big-scale Suffolk estate veg growers power through frustrating stop-start harvest

It's been a frustrating harvest on the enormous Elveden Estate, near Thetford.

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Sarah Chambers

Neighbours' shock after Norwich man is charged with murder

Neighbours have expressed their shock after a man living in their area of Norwich was charged with murder following an assault at a pub.

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Danielle Champ

Sudden closure of dental practices leaves patients scrambling for new surgeries

Patients have been left scrambling to find alternative providers after two Norfolk dental practices suddenly closed down.

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Danielle Champ

Seann Walsh and Sara Pascoe make crowds laugh out loud at Latitude Festival

There were lots of laughs in the comedy tent on the first day of Latitude Festival as two top comedians entertained thousands.

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Tom Cann

New industrial development earmarked for land near cemetery

Regeneration of empty brownfield land with new industrial units could soon gather pace - provided plans get the go-ahead.

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Mark Boggis

Former curry house row heads for court as owners are accused of 'mugging off locals'

The owners of a dilapidated former curry house are facing legal action to tidy up the building after being accused of "mugging off the people of...

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Danielle Champ

'There needs to be clarity' - NSFT chairman's call over police mental health approach

The chairman of the region's mental health trust has called for greater clarity over the police's controversial new approach to welfare checks. 

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David Hannant

Fair at historic venue to feature 80 stalls, street food and activities

A summer fair is returning to a historic Norfolk venue and there will be 80 stalls packed with local crafts and produce.

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Louisa Baldwin

Long-running battle over housing development plans could soon end

A long-running battle over a new housing development just south of the city could be coming to an end as plans go before South Norfolk Council.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Search continues for 17-week-old puppy stolen from home

Drones have been used in the search for a 17-week-old puppy who was stolen from a home near Lowestoft.  

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Faye Minton

'Not acceptable' - Man threatens to call in police after council loses Roman finds

A landowner says he will call in police if Roman relics lost by Norfolk County Council are not found within a month.

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Chris Bishop

Unseen letters from Princess Diana to her beloved Norfolk housekeeper go on sale

Letters and cards sent by Princess Diana to her family's beloved Norfolk housekeeper "Collie" are coming up for auction.

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Chris Bishop

'Britain's most flooded road' to close for two weeks

People living near 'Britain's most flooded road' are to face more disruption as the road closes for resurfacing work. 

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Ollie Radcliffe

Go-ahead for new gym at business park

A new boxing gym looks set to be created in a unit on a town's business park.

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Mark Boggis

Benjamin Foundation benefits from Hughes Electrical charity walk

A charity supporting young people has received a significant funding boost from a regional firm's staff efforts.

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Sophie Skyring

Norfolk village launches bid to reduce speed limit... and find mystery verge cutter

Villagers have launched an attempt to reduce the speed limit through the area, in order to improve safety.

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Bruno Brown

Fatal stabbing in broad daylight was ‘revenge killing’, court told

A knifeman stabbed a 23-year-old to death on a busy street in a “revenge killing” following an earlier attack, a court has heard.  

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Simon Parkin

Man, 20, sparked rooftop police stand-off after knifepoint shop robberies

A man has been told he faces a lengthy jail term after a terrifying series of knifepoint robberies at Norwich shops that led to a rooftop stand-off. 

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Simon Parkin

Wheely great! City's newest e-bike store throws open doors

The city's newest bicycle store has officially thrown open its doors with all the latest in electric offerings.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Hospital's new £11m wing finally treats first patients after TWO YEARS of delays

A major surgical expansion at Norfolk's biggest hospital has finally welcomed its first patients - two years after it was originally scheduled to...

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David Hannant

Unique sailing convoy voyage celebrates Norfolk Day

The Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust is inviting adventurers to join five of their wherries, traditional sailing vessels, on a unique voyage...

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Sophie Skyring

Awards night celebrates Thetford's gardening and environmental heroes

An annual gardening competition in Thetford has celebrated the hard work and creativity of neighbours and businesses.

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Sophie Skyring

Countryside becomes canvas at annual sculpture event

An annual sculpture event allows 40 artists to exhibit their work in a charming countryside setting.

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Sophie Skyring

City roundabout to close for £95k resurfacing works

A roundabout in Thorpe St Andrew will close for resurfacing works next month.

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Faye Minton

Mum-of-two starts mission to combat loneliness after seeing elderly father's struggle

A woman from Brandon is launching a company aimed at bringing a sparkle back into people's lives.

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Faye Minton

Walker dies after being hit by lorry

A man has died after being hit by a lorry while he was walking along a country road.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Two sharp shooters aim for a bullseye following cancer treatment

A 12-hour darts marathon by six friends has garnered £2,400 for a nearby cancer care unit.

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Sophie Skyring

Children's nursery gets go-ahead for additional rooms to meet growing demand

A children's nursery has been given the go-ahead to install a portable cabin on its premises to meet the growing demand for its services.

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Danielle Champ

Starmer tells Waveney Valley MP to 'show some leadership' over pylons debate

Green Party co-leader and Waveney Valley MP Adrian Ramsay was told to "show some leadership" by Sir Keir Starmer during a spiky exchange at the new...

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Paul Geater

Celebrity chef visits Norfolk fish shop and beach on This Morning

A celebrity chef visited the north Norfolk coast this week and prepared a dish on the beach.

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Louisa Baldwin

Festival celebrating region's best-known folklore legend returns for third year

On August 4, 1577, a wild black dog is said to have burst through the doors of St Mary's Church in Bungay killing two praying parishioners during...

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Bruno Brown

Where to see the Red Arrows over Norfolk TODAY

The Red Arrows will take to the skies over Norfolk this afternoon to mark RAF Families Day.

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Faye Minton

Big step achieved in bid to open new cellar bar in quaint market town

A licence application for a new cellar bar in a market town has been given the green light.

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Bruno Brown

Headliner cancels Latitude Festival appearance due to illness

A Latitude Festival headliner has cancelled her set due to illness.

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Louisa Baldwin

Man charged with murder after attack outside pub

A 40-year-old man has been charged with murder after another man died following an attack outside a pub. 

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Paris Maben-Hume

Festival-goers in high spirits as Latitude campsite opens

Festival-goers were in high spirits as the campsite opened on Thursday morning in Henham Park.

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Louisa Baldwin

Knife killer used ‘severe’ force to deliver fatal blow in 'revenge attack'

A man on trial for murder used severe force when he used a large knife to deliver a fatal blow that killed a 23-year-old, a court has heard.

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Simon Parkin

Don't fence me in! Inspector sides with village over garden dispute

A landowner could be asked to take down fencing after extending two gardens without permission in a village on the Broads.

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Daniel Hickey

Cottage with 22 trains a day passing just METRES from lounge fails to sell at auction

It may have seemed like the perfect do-er upper... a beautiful country cottage overlooking wild, open marshes, which had come onto the market for...

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Mark Boggis

'A joyful celebration': Nautical theme takes centre stage

A popular parish church was transformed as a special event made a welcome return after a number of years.

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Mark Boggis

Norfolk man, 40, cleared of sexual assault and GBH after seven-day trial

A Norfolk man has been cleared of sexual assault and grievous bodily harm after a seven-day trial.

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Bruno Brown

Murder investigation launched after man dies following pub attack

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an assault outside a pub. 

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Ollie Radcliffe

Masked men steal £25,000 trailer in late night raid

Investigations are under way after masked men stole a bolt tipper trailer from a haulage company in a late night raid.

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Mark Boggis

Three-legged 'sweetheart' rescue dog in need of loving home

A three-legged rescue dog is looking for a forever home in Norfolk.

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Lily Boag

Police investigations into Costessey family death continues

Police are continuing to investigate the tragedy which saw a man murder three members of his family and kill himself in a Costessey home.  

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Fiery scenes at County Hall as councillors clash over cuts plan

Emotions ran high at a fiery meeting of Norfolk County Council as the leader was accused of "running scared" from a debate on controversial plans...

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Eleanor Storey

Delight at Ofsted praise for primary school

The "collective" efforts of staff and pupils backed by "supportive" parents has been hailed after a primary school was praised by Ofsted inspectors.

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Mark Boggis

Vehicle seized due to concerns over anti-social behaviour

A driver has had their vehicle seized after causing concern among locals in the city.

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Lily Boag

Great Yarmouth woman to star in hit Netflix dating show

A woman from Great Yarmouth will appear on a Netlifx dating show in which a group of singles aim to get engaged without seeing the other person. 

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Amy Mackrill

Extra police deployed after rock is thrown at bus in latest attack

Extra police have been deployed and investigations are under way after an object was thrown at a bus. 

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Amy Mackrill

Ex-farm worker opened up 'like tin of tuna' in freak accident thanks air ambulance

Six years ago Jonathan Waddingham nearly lost his life in a freak farm accident near Thetford.

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Sarah Chambers

CCTV images released after violent East Anglian derby brawl

Police have released CCTV images of four men they would like to speak to in connection with a brawl before the East Anglian derby.

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Amy Mackrill

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