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5 maize mazes with twists and turns to weave through in Norfolk this summer

5 maize mazes with twists and turns to weave through in Norfolk this summer

Maize mazes are a family-favourite attraction in the summer holidays with their twists and turns allowing you to get lost in the fun.

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Phoebe Ozanne

New dog groomer salon approved despite parking and access concerns

New dog groomer salon approved despite parking and access concerns

A north Norfolk village is set to get a new dog grooming salon despite multiple objections from neighbours worried about parking and access.

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Holly Clement

Norfolk man known as 'one of the stalwarts of grassroots cricket' dies aged 75

Norfolk man known as 'one of the stalwarts of grassroots cricket' dies aged 75

A Norfolk man described as "one of the stalwarts of grassroots cricket" has died aged 75.

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Matthew Senior

More than 20 new car parking spaces to be provided for school staff

More than 20 new car parking spaces to be provided for school staff

More than 20 car parking spaces will be created for school staff at a Suffolk car park.

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Nelson Walker

Bin strike begins as summer of stink looms over seaside resort

Bin strike begins as summer of stink looms over seaside resort

Fears that the streets of Great Yarmouth could soon be strewn with rubbish have been raised as a bin strike said to bring a “summer of stink”...

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Restoration of pub left derelict for 17 years nearing completion

Restoration of pub left derelict for 17 years nearing completion

The reopening of a long-derelict seafront pub is edging closer as ambitious £2.4m restoration works enter their final stages.

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Daniel Hickey

Norfolk gym tycoon's plans for residential development approved

Norfolk gym tycoon's plans for residential development approved

A Norfolk gym tycoon's plans to build a new residential development have been approved.

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Matthew Senior

Seaside bar seeks licence to serve alcohol on new outdoor terrace

Seaside bar seeks licence to serve alcohol on new outdoor terrace

A seaside venue is seeking approval to serve alcohol outside.

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Daniel Hickey

Norfolk family faces large bill after beloved cat loses leg in "shooting"

Norfolk family faces large bill after beloved cat loses leg in

A heartbroken family in north Norfolk has been left facing a huge vet bill after their beloved pet cat was found with horrific injuries thought to be...

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Holly Clement

Man loses fight to build home on village farm after previous plans refused

Man loses fight to build home on village farm after previous plans refused

A man has lost a fight to build a new home on a village farm after plans were thrown out.

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Matthew Senior

'Overgrown' green space blighted by yob behaviour to get some TLC

'Overgrown' green space blighted by yob behaviour to get some TLC

A green space that has been hit by anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping is set for a major revival after securing fresh funding.

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Mark Boggis

Housing development be built next to pub as plans approved

Housing development be built next to pub as plans approved

A new housing development is to be built next to a pub.

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Jack Warren

Murder jury shown how city 'cat and mouse game' between accused and victim unfolded

Murder jury shown how city 'cat and mouse game' between accused and victim unfolded

Jurors have been shown footage of a man accused of murdering his estranged wife, following her from bar to bar around the city in the hours before she...

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Peter Walsh

New children's play centre and café opening this week offering £1 taster sessions

New children's play centre and café opening this week offering £1 taster sessions

A new children's role-play centre and café is opening soon with a special event for locals living nearby.

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Iona Goodall

Police inquiries continue over investigation into Norwich woman's death, court told

Police inquiries continue over investigation into Norwich woman's death, court told

Police investigations into the death of a Norwich woman are continuing, a court has heard.

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Kelly Strange

Proud 15-year-old farmer celebrates success at national competition

Proud 15-year-old farmer celebrates success at national competition

A 15-year-old Norfolk farmer is proudly celebrating a prize-winning performance at a national competition.

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Chris Hill

Norfolk fire crews responded to 768 more call-outs in July than same month last year

Norfolk fire crews responded to 768 more call-outs in July than same month last year

Norfolk fire crews responded to 768 more call-outs in July compared to the same month last year - averaging nearly 25 more each day.

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Liam Soanes

Town's pharmacy to launch 24-hour prescription collection service

Town's pharmacy to launch 24-hour prescription collection service

A new 24-hour prescription collection service is launching at a town's doctors' surgery.

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Hallie Taylor

Post Office slashes opening times over staffing issues

Post Office slashes opening times over staffing issues

A Post Office in a well known city shop has had its opening times slashed.

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Jack Warren

New padel centre in a step closer to opening

New padel centre in a step closer to opening

A new padel and fitness centre is a step closer to opening as part of the design has been given the green light.

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Jack Warren

Bid for homes rejected after neighbours complain over 'unsuitable farm lane'

Bid for homes rejected after neighbours complain over 'unsuitable farm lane'

Plans to build three homes on a small plot of land near Norwich have been thrown out after neighbours complained about the condition of the road...

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Danielle Champ

Fed-up folk call for box park to be shut down amid claims of anti-social behaviour

Fed-up folk call for box park to be shut down amid claims of anti-social behaviour

Fed-up folk living opposite a temporary shopping site say it is ruining the area and are calling for City Hall to close it down.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Man groped women and grinded against them during sexual assaults on club's dancefloor

Man groped women and grinded against them during sexual assaults on club's dancefloor

A man sexually assaulted two women in a nightclub by grabbing their bums and grinding against them on the dancefloor.

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Simon Parkin

Norfolk property which has stood on marshland since the early 1800s hits the market

Norfolk property which has stood on marshland since the early 1800s hits the market

A Norfolk landmark which has stood on marshland since the early 1800s has hit the market.

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Iona Goodall

Tradesmen adapt home for man with terminal condition after council refuses grant

Tradesmen adapt home for man with terminal condition after council refuses grant

Local tradesmen have dipped into their own pockets after a man with a terminal condition was denied a council grant to adapt his house.

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Jack Warren

Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Two Norwich plant science institutes have been awarded £1.6m to help create a "world-class centre of research excellence" focused on crop resilience...

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Chris Hill

Former TV presenter and expert speaker bringing one-woman show to Norfolk

Former TV presenter and expert speaker bringing one-woman show to Norfolk

A former TV presenter and expert speaker is set to bring her new one-woman show to Diss.

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Sophie Skyring

WATCH: Mob storms homes during town's night of chaos over asylum housing fears

WATCH: Mob storms homes during town's night of chaos over asylum housing fears

A Norfolk town was plunged into a night of violence and disorder as crowds of up to 100 people stormed three properties amid fears they were being...

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Exclusive By Henry Durand

Council continues near-week-long battle to evict travellers

Council continues near-week-long battle to evict travellers

A council is continuing its near-week-long battle to evict a traveller encampment.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Reopening date revealed for pub devastated by fire after eight-month restoration

Reopening date revealed for pub devastated by fire after eight-month restoration

A pub that was devastated by a fire has revealed when it will reopen following months of restoration work.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Alleged UEA pool flasher to stand trial after denying exposing genitals to teens

Alleged UEA pool flasher to stand trial after denying exposing genitals to teens

A man who has denied exposing his genitals to teenagers at a Norwich swimming pool will stand trial.

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Peter Walsh

Van and car crash blocks busy road on city outskirts

Van and car crash blocks busy road on city outskirts

A busy road on the outskirts of Norwich is blocked after a crash.

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Hallie Taylor

Two dead whales removed from beach as questions remain over species

Two dead whales removed from beach as questions remain over species

Two dead whales that washed up on a stretch of the Norfolk coast have been removed from the beach.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Unexpected visitors descend on wildlife trust's office as huge wasp nest takes over

Unexpected visitors descend on wildlife trust's office as huge wasp nest takes over

A huge wasp nest has left a nature reserve manager working from home.

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Liam Soanes

Parking outside school causing 'serious problems' for neighbours

Parking outside school causing 'serious problems' for neighbours

Parents and carers parking in a residential neighbourhood in a growing Norfolk village are causing "serious problems" for locals.

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Daniel Hickey

New offshore company base opens in town as part of expansion

New offshore company base opens in town as part of expansion

A new operational base has opened in a seaside town as part of ongoing expansion plans in the offshore wind sector.

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Mark Boggis

Month-long Norfolk festival launched with displays by more than 45 artists

Month-long Norfolk festival launched with displays by more than 45 artists

A month-long celebration of creativity has begun to fill Fakenham with a vibrant display of artwork and community spirit.

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Sophie Skyring

Norfolk town left with little to no water after burst main

Norfolk town left with little to no water after burst main

People in a Norfolk town are currently dealing with low water pressure or no water at all due to a burst water main.

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Hallie Taylor

Hundreds of homes left without electricity due to power cut in Norfolk

Hundreds of homes left without electricity due to power cut in Norfolk

More than 400 homes in north Norfolk are currently without power due to an underground electricity cable fault.

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Hallie Taylor

Trust secures £275k to protect wildlife and improve water quality

Trust secures £275k to protect wildlife and improve water quality

A trust has been boosted in its efforts to expand a water quality testing programme.

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Mark Boggis

Norfolk brewery raises a glass after success at international awards

Norfolk brewery raises a glass after success at international awards

A Norfolk brewery is raising a glass after winning three international awards.

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Phoebe Ozanne

'No plans' to use new police device to combat illegal e‑bikes and scooters in Norfolk

'No plans' to use new police device to combat illegal e‑bikes and scooters in Norfolk

There are no plans to use a new police device to combat illegal e‑bikes and scooters in Norfolk.

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Liam Soanes

Three pedestrians ploughed into by hit-and-run driver as police referred to watchdog

Three pedestrians ploughed into by hit-and-run driver as police referred to watchdog

Two arrests were made after a hit-and-run driver injured three pedestrians - an incident which also resulted in Norfolk police referred to a watchdog.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Two girls arrested after trespassing incident on busy rail line

Two girls arrested after trespassing incident on busy rail line

Two girls have been arrested after a trespassing incident on the tracks of a busy railway between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Man charged with attempting to stab police officer during arrest

Man charged with attempting to stab police officer during arrest

A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to stab a police officer on Great Yarmouth seafront.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Internet craze inspires new business venture in 'Norfolk's poshest town'

Internet craze inspires new business venture in 'Norfolk's poshest town'

What started as an internet craze is now the theme of a new business venture in a north Norfolk town.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Norfolk beach named among most dog-friendly in the UK

Norfolk beach named among most dog-friendly in the UK

A Norfolk beach has been named among the UK’s top spots for a day out with four-legged friends.

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Hallie Taylor

Anglian Water reveals what it will take to finally end Norfolk hosepipe ban

Anglian Water reveals what it will take to finally end Norfolk hosepipe ban

Anglian Water has revealed what it will take to put an end to a hosepipe ban that has been in place for almost a month.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Village road to close in phases as motorists warned to expect disruption

Village road to close in phases as motorists warned to expect disruption

A village road is set to close in phases with motorists warned to expect disruption.

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Matthew Senior