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Rare illness survivor raises triple target for hospital ward

A woman who overcame a rare neurological illness has given back to the hospital ward that helped her.

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Sophie Skyring

'Horrendous' battle over mouldy flat continues for woman after council payout

A woman living in council housing is terrified that she will be moved back into a mouldy property mere months after she and her daughter escaped.

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Emily Goodwin

Family welcomes coroner's call for answers over 'altered' records

The family of a man whose malnutrition-related death led to a Norfolk coroner demanding answers from the prison service over apparently altered...

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Dan Grimmer

Could a stretch of river known as the Bure Hump be to blame for Broads floods?

A little-known and otherwise nondescript stretch of river known as the 'Bure Hump' has become the focal point of an extraordinary row about...

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Owen Sennitt

Classic Sitcom Weekend coming to Norfolk heritage railway

Expect comedy sketches and steam trains as a popular annual event gears up to return to a heritage railway. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Award-winning couple leaving north Norfolk pub after seven years

A couple who have run a north Norfolk pub for the last seven years have announced that they are leaving the business. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Norfolk restaurant with two AA Rosettes announces new head chef

An award-winning hotel and restaurant on the north Norfolk coast has welcomed a new head chef.

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Louisa Baldwin

Part of city park to be fenced off as sculptures are moved from prominent position

A collection of well-known sculptures is being moved to its new home after being removed from a high-profile city centre spot.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

WATCH: 'Vile' video surfaces of girl cruelly swinging dog around by collar

This is the sickening moment that a young girl swinging a dog around by its lead in a city park was caught on camera, leaving animal lovers fuming.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Huge energy storage park in Norfolk countryside set for approval

The construction of a huge energy storage plant in the Norfolk countryside is a step closer to getting under way after council officers recommended...

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Eleanor Storey

Mother and son took their own lives just weeks apart from each other

A mother was so heartbroken after her son took his own life that she declined mental health support before taking her own just weeks later, an...

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David Hannant

By-election candidates revealed following death of councillor

The candidates set to stand in a Norfolk by-election have been revealed following the death of a "larger than life" councillor. 

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Eleanor Storey

Ambitious plans for next stage of Art Deco pub restoration

Ambitious plans have been announced for the second stage of regeneration works at a derelict Great Yarmouth pub famed for its Art Deco architecture.

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James Weeds

Dragon Boat Race to debut in Norwich this weekend

Whatever the weather, the Dragons are coming to Norwich this weekend for their first boat race in the city.

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Charlotte Gullick

Canaries ask fans to join campaign against child dental issues

Canaries fans are being asked to bring a toothbrush when they head to Carrow Road this weekend.

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Sophie Skyring

Arctic Monkey tribute act headed to Great Yarmouth

Indie tribute bands are set to perform at a double-header live music event.

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Sophie Skyring

Underwater world record SMASHED by city construction worker

An unusual world record has been broken at a city swimming pool.

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Francis Redwood

Landmark tank restored ready to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day

A memorial to troops who took part in the Normandy landings has been refurbished in time for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Chris Bishop

Former UKIP chief of staff among by-election candidates in Norfolk

A former UKIP chief of staff is among those standing in a Norfolk by-election. 

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Eleanor Storey

Norfolk teacher meets TV star as he achieves highest scouting award at Windsor

A teacher from Gorleston has been honoured by Bear Grylls for his nearly two decades of dedication to scouting.

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James Weeds

Teenagers in court accused of attempted murder after Mother's Day stabbing

Two teenagers have appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder following a Mother's Day stabbing.

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Amy Mackrill

Mother hits out at school after son pictured 'eating' shaving foam in class

A mother has hit out at a school after being sent a photograph of her severely autistic son appearing to eat shaving foam in class.

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David Hannant

Pupils hold successful school sale to help people who have lost their hair

Two primary school pupils have shown their initiative to help support people who have lost their hair due to illness.

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Sophie Skyring

Why a UK-first planning approval in Norfolk could change the way windfarms are built

In a UK planning first, two wind farms under separate ownership have teamed up to carry out a game-changing expansion with “minimal impact” to...

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Bethany Wales

'I've had enough' - Fierce critic of NHS trust resigns from governor post

A fierce critic who joined the region's troubled mental health trust in hope of improving services has resigned from his post, stating "I've just...

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David Hannant

Teenager arrested after dumping car and trying to run away

A teenager has been arrested after a car was dumped in a quiet Norfolk cul-de-sac after being spotted by police.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Comedian rates Norfolk as his 'favourite' destination on Channel 4 show

After completing the Bargain Holiday series with fellow comedian Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson revealed Norfolk was his favourite destination.

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Amy Mackrill

Need for week-long roadworks on busy city road for ONE house branded 'ridiculous'

Questions have been raised about why so much disruption is needed on a busy road into the city for work on only one home.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

'You can fly to Egypt quicker' - Norwich to Liverpool train slammed

One of Norfolk's busiest train lines has been slammed in the House of Lords after it was revealed you can fly to Egypt quicker than getting a train...

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Ollie Radcliffe

New operators praise turnout at returning Norfolk car boot sale

Car boot season is upon us and the new organisers of a returning Norfolk event said they are surprised by the community feel at their weekly car...

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James Weeds

Failed bid for major care home by the side of the A47 to be reconsidered

An unsuccessful bid to see a 60-bed care home built on the edge of a Norfolk town will be reconsidered.

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Eleanor Storey

Town's historic Common gates refurbished after £10,000 investment

Grand steel gates with links to monarchy have officially been unveiled at a town's common.

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Bruno Brown

BBC Two show will take viewers on train journey through Norfolk

An upcoming BBC Two television programme will take viewers on a scenic journey along the Norfolk coast.

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Amy Mackrill

Church foodbank's storage gets a boost from Wickes

A foodbank is set to be more efficient as new kitchen units are donated and fitted.

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Sophie Skyring

Serial arsonist who set fire to towel in hotel shower jailed

A serial arsonist from Norwich who admitted to setting fire to a towel in a hotel shower has been jailed.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Headliners announced for three-day Norfolk festival with added comedy

The headliners have been announced for a three-day Norfolk festival, which will return this summer featuring more than 100 acts. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Shop selling 'illustrated goods for all ages' opens in Norfolk town

An author-illustrator has brought a splash of colour to a Norfolk market town with her new shop and studio.

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Louisa Baldwin

Lifeline for 18th century Norfolk stately home on the brink of closure

A closure-threatened 18th century stately home has received a lifeline in its last-ditch bid for survival.

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Adam Barker

'It felt like coming home' - Pub reopens after shock closure three months ago

A pub that closed suddenly in January has reopened with new faces behind the bar.

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Emily Goodwin

Three-day beer festival with pizza and live music coming to brewery

A north Norfolk microbrewery is set to host a weekend-long festival celebrating local beers and ciders. All Day Brewing will be throwing their...

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Amy Mackrill

'Memories which will never be forgotten': Sadness at holiday park closure

An end of era looks set to be marked at a seaside holiday park that has attracted hundreds of thousands of guests over the past 70 years.

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Mark Boggis

Body found at Great Yarmouth house

The body of a man has been found at a house in Great Yarmouth.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Search begins for missing 16-year-old not seen for a week

A search has begun for a missing 16-year-old who has not been seen for a week.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Is Norwich about to get a new McDonald’s at a notorious traffic black spot?

Norwich could soon boast its tenth McDonald's - but drivers fear it may add even more traffic to one of the busiest spots in the city.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Two Border Force boats spotted at town dock

Two Border Force vessels were spotted with a fishing boat in a town's port. 

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Amy Mackrill

Man accused of murder gives his account of fatal argument with victim

A man accused of murdering a 63-year-old who was stabbed in the neck following a row over drugs said he had never intended to harm the victim, only...

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Peter Walsh

Lord mayor swaps chains for trainers with marathon run to boost charity

The Lord Mayor of Norwich is swapping his mayoral robes for running shoes, to raise money for this year's civic charity.

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Dan Grimmer

UEA student died after attempting 'self-medication'

A "dearly-missed" UEA student suffered an overdose while trying to self-medicate his epilepsy, an inquest has heard.

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David Hannant

Mystery business moving into troubled city centre shop

A mystery business has put up signage at a shop in the city centre.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

'Desirable' flat near River Wensum on sale for £270K

A "desirable" two-bed ground floor flat perched on the outskirts of the city is on the market.

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Francis Redwood

Furious woman appeals for witnesses after her car was damaged at GP surgery

A woman has "lost faith in people" after her car was involved in a hit-and-run at a city GP surgery.

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Francis Redwood

Rapid progress as work on new business hub site gathers pace

Significant progress is being made at the site of a new industrial development in a coastal town.

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Mark Boggis

HUGE disruption as town centre to close down for local race

A local running race is to cause widespread disruption due to several town centre roads closing this weekend.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Police ridiculed for 'gloating' Facebook post about seizing e-scooter from boy

Police have been ridiculed for a 'gloating' Facebook post about the seizure of an e-scooter from a boy.

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Bruno Brown

Village's closing post office to be replaced by dog grooming salon

A dog grooming salon is set to replace a village's closing post office which has been there for over a century. 

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Adam Barker

Landlady steps down after 11 years ahead of new era starting at city pub

The new tenants of a hit city pub have been revealed as the current custodian steps away from the bar.

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Emily Goodwin

Five roads to close for town festival

A council will temporarily close five roads so that the annual town festival can take place. 

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Amy Mackrill

'It's been a Punch and Judy show' admits new leader of 'most cantankerous' council

The new leader of a council dubbed Norfolk's most cantankerous says the time is ripe for change.

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Chris Bishop

Youth club looks set to be demolished

A youth club and community hub building in Lowestoft could be demolished - provided plans get the go-ahead.

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Mark Boggis

League champions opening new town centre sports shop

Great Yarmouth Football Club is opening a one-stop shop in the heart of its home town offering people access to sports equipment, healthier living...

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James Weeds

Primary school praised for SEND support and opportunities as it is rated 'good'

A Bury St Edmunds primary school has been praised for its SEND support and the opportunities offered to pupils following an Ofsted inspection. 

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Kaia Nicholl

Taylor Swift class included in Norwich Yoga Festival line-up

It's time for Norwich's yoga-lovers to Shake It Off as Taylor Swift-themed yoga is announced alongside the full line up for this year's Norwich...

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Charlotte Gullick

Air ambulance lands in seaside town after man suffers cardiac arrest

An air ambulance landed in seaside town park after a man suffered a cardiac arrest.

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Charlotte Gullick

Play area in Norwich park gets a castle-themed upgrade

The junior play area in a Norwich park has been upgraded to make it more engaging and inclusive. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Hospital announces annual 'Paget's People' staff awards nominations are open

A hospital is inviting public nominations to celebrate its exceptional workers and teams.

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Sophie Skyring

Extraordinary showdown halts council meeting amid row with scaffolding firm

Politicians are known to be a talkative bunch and can be difficult to shut up once they get going.

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Owen Sennitt

Pavilion Theatre set to host 26th 'Folk on the Pier' festival

A music festival is promising a top line-up of revered folk and roots artists at town's pier.

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Sophie Skyring

Labour veteran pays surprise visit to Norfolk school

Labour Party veteran Harriet Harman visited a Norwich school as she pledged her party would make childcare a priority if it wins the next general...

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Dan Grimmer

Country park launches free HIIT workout sessions

Old Buckenham Country Park is set to host a series of free workouts with the aim of bringing the community together.

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Faye Minton

Teens charged with attempted murder after Mother's Day stabbing

Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after a six-week search for them following a Mother's Day stabbing.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Man's life saved by 'swift' actions of UEA gym staff

A man in his 60s who had a heart attack while working out at the gym was saved by the quick actions of staff. 

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Amy Mackrill

Two 100-tonne abnormal loads to cause delays on Norfolk's busiest roads

Two 100-tonne abnormal loads are set to cause disruption for drivers in Norfolk.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Join the jury as The Murder Trial Live is heading to Norfolk

A true crime show where you become the jury is heading to Norfolk on its 2024 UK tour. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Norwich pub hosting Take That 'pre-party' with tunes and pizza

Have the Greatest Day when Take That comes to Norwich by heading to a nearby pub for a 'pre-party'.

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Louisa Baldwin

Around 500 nuclear power plant workers set to be housed at holiday park

A holiday park is set to be transformed as part of a "legacy" impact for the area as a nuclear power plant is built.

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Mark Boggis

New school to be built after councillors approve £20m plan

A new school will be built in a Norfolk town after the £20m scheme was given the go-ahead.

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Dan Grimmer

New facilities unveiled at Norfolk's amazing underground attraction

Norfolk's most ancient attraction has unveiled a decidedly modern new look.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Hit-and-run leaves cyclist in hospital with head injury

A hit-and-run involving a Volkswagen has put a cyclist in hospital.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Norfolk council takes action over demolished 'eyesore' hotel site

A council has taken action over the site of a former Victorian hotel that was demolished three years ago. 

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Amy Mackrill

Children try their hand at policing in school visit

School children swapped textbooks for handcuffs during an educational visit from a policeman.

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Sophie Skyring

Welder died after suffering from illness caused by asbestos

A former welder died in hospital after suffering a lung condition caused by asbestos he encountered during his working career.

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Bruno Brown

'Always smiling' pupil who died due to brain tumour is honoured by his school friends

A 'courageous' five-year-old has been remembered at his school in a special event a year after his death.

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Emily Goodwin

Opening date announced for new specialist supermarket in city estate

The opening date for a new Afro-Caribbean supermarket in a city estate has been announced.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Decade-long plan for 670 homes near city centre delayed again

There has been another setback in the development of 670 homes on a brownfield site near the city centre.

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Francis Redwood

Woman 'sick of' building site vehicle noise shaking bungalow earlier than allowed

A woman living mere feet from a busy building site says her "bungalow has been shaking" from trucks and lorries arriving earlier than they should.

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Francis Redwood

Joy as 'let there be light' protest sparks works on stretch of A47

A group of protesters are celebrating after Highways bosses apologised over delays in fixing street lights on parts of the A47.

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Mark Boggis

Woman's £500 caravan makeover goes viral on TikTok

A woman who turned a "damp" caravan into a dream Norfolk holiday home has gone viral on social media.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Roadworks sign blunder leaves locals baffled

A road closure sign has confused locals due to the mention of a hill that doesn't exist.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Norfolk CCTV operators on the lookout for recruits

From spotting burglars to keeping a watchful eye over the waterside, volunteers at a CCTV control room play an integral part in keeping Gorleston...

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James Weeds

Man in his 20s dies following serious crash on Norfolk A-road

A man died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on the A10.

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Amy Mackrill

Coroner demands answers over mystery signatures in case of prisoner's death

A coroner has demanded answers after two Norwich Prison officers told an inquest into an inmate's death that a document about his care with their...

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Dan Grimmer

Radio enthusiasts in Norfolk prepare for International Marconi Day

International Marconi Day will see radio amateurs across Norfolk reaching out to their global counterparts once again on Saturday, April 27.

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Sophie Skyring

Aircraft makes emergency landing in Norfolk field after running out of fuel

An aircraft made an emergency landing in a Norfolk field after running out of fuel.

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Chris Bishop

New lease of life for empty town centre store

A prominent town centre building that has been vacant for a few years has been given a new lease of life.

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Mark Boggis

Vehicles scratched in series of overnight vandalism sprees

There has been a spree of vandalism in King's Lynn over the last few weeks.

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Faye Minton

Landowner threatens to close Norfolk canal path AGAIN due to irresponsible dog owners

The owners of a stretch of Norfolk’s only canal have threatened to close its scenic walkway once again because of “irresponsible dog owners".

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Adam Barker

Norfolk to feature on Channel 4 comedy travel show TONIGHT

Norfolk will be the star of the television screen as the first episode of a comedy travel television programme heads to the county. 

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Amy Mackrill

Road closure in place following motorbike crash

A road closure is in place following a crash between a car and a motorbike on the A1067. 

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Amy Mackrill

Newsagent fined for offences including selling a vape to a child

A Norwich newsagent has been fined after pleading guilty to multiple offences relating to vapes and tobacco products. 

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Amy Mackrill

Proposed Galloper wind farm extension 'accepted for examination'

An application for a new wind farm off the Suffolk coast has been accepted for examination by The Planning Inspectorate. 

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Adam Pescod

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