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Warning more schools will face uncertain futures because of plans to scrap councils

Warning more schools will face uncertain futures because of plans to scrap councils

Scrapping Norfolk's councils and replacing them with three new ones could threaten some schools with closure, education experts have warned. Officials...

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Dan Grimmer

Café owner battling for compensation from Anglian Water after major summer loss

Café owner battling for compensation from Anglian Water after major summer loss

A café owner facing a "huge drop" in customers due to a two-month road closure is still fighting for compensation.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

5 of the best garden centre cafés in Norfolk for coffee and cake

5 of the best garden centre cafés in Norfolk for coffee and cake

Norfolk is blessed with garden centres that don’t just sell plants, but also serve up some of the county’s cosiest coffee and cake stops.

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Hallie Taylor

Now Norfolk Police say there is NO major incident!

Now Norfolk Police say there is NO major incident!

A blunder in the Norfolk police force has led to them confirming there is now no major incident, contrary to what they had previously reported.

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Katie Drake

Factory worker’s forgotten maggots lead to ‘perfect’ carp catch

Factory worker’s forgotten maggots lead to ‘perfect’ carp catch

A factory worker fishing from an anchored paddleboard has landed a hefty carp using ultra‑light tackle.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Man due in court accused over rape and sexual assault of two girls at Norfolk beach

Man due in court accused over rape and sexual assault of two girls at Norfolk beach

A man accused over reports two girls had been raped on a Norfolk beach is due to appear in court this month.

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Peter Walsh

Chaos as police DELETE ‘major incident’ post

Chaos as police DELETE ‘major incident’ post

Norfolk Police have deleted a social media post in which they declared a major incident.

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Katie Drake

Mystery new pothole fixing techniques to be tested on Norfolk roads

Mystery new pothole fixing techniques to be tested on Norfolk roads

New methods to fix potholes are to be trialled in Norfolk in the coming months.

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Dan Grimmer

Major incident declared by Norfolk Police as force issues urgent message

Major incident declared by Norfolk Police as force issues urgent message

Norfolk police have said they are dealing with a major incident.

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Katie Drake

Man rebailed by police as fatal Norwich crash investigation continues

Man rebailed by police as fatal Norwich crash investigation continues

A man arrested following a fatal Norwich crash has been released on bail until later this year.

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Peter Walsh

Salon owner helping self-employed beauticians triumph in a 'tough' industry

Salon owner helping self-employed beauticians triumph in a 'tough' industry

A salon owner is on a mission to help as many self-employed beauticians succeed at their dream career.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Services delayed after person hit by train on mainline

Services delayed after person hit by train on mainline

Rail services between Norwich and London Liverpool Street are facing disruption after a person was hit by a train.

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Katie Drake

Man arrested after JCB used in ram raid at store

Man arrested after JCB used in ram raid at store

A man has been arrested following a ram raid at a store when a JCB was used to pull a cash machine from the wall, it has emerged.

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Peter Walsh

Carnival atmosphere in Norwich as families flock to city's annual celebration parade

Carnival atmosphere in Norwich as families flock to city's annual celebration parade

Temperatures might have dipped slightly from their recent record highs, but the atmosphere in Norwich has certainly been hotting up as crowds gather...

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Peter Walsh

Games café to close one extra day a week as hot weather takes its toll

Games café to close one extra day a week as hot weather takes its toll

A board games cafe in Norwich is set to close one extra day a week due to rising temperatures and hospitality pressures.

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Hallie Taylor

Norfolk recycling rate at lowest level in six years after booking slots introduced

Norfolk recycling rate at lowest level in six years after booking slots introduced

Recycling rates in Norfolk have slumped to their lowest level in six years, after a booking system for the county's tips was introduced and the sites...

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Dan Grimmer

'Sweet' senior dog in need of a loving retirement home

'Sweet' senior dog in need of a loving retirement home

A "sweet" senior dog is in need of a loving retirement home.

yesterday 10

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Iona Goodall

Teenage e-cyclist still in hospital after crash with bus in Norwich

Teenage e-cyclist still in hospital after crash with bus in Norwich

A teenage cyclist remains in hospital almost two weeks after a crash with a double-decker bus in Norwich.

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Peter Walsh

Gold ribbon unearthed in Norfolk field could end up in Castle Museum

Gold ribbon unearthed in Norfolk field could end up in Castle Museum

A rare fragment of Bronze Age gold discovered by a Norfolk metal detectorist has been officially declared treasure and could soon go on public display...

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Kelly Strange

Three people appear in court over fatal Norwich crash with cyclist

Three people appear in court over fatal Norwich crash with cyclist

A man accused over the death of a cyclist following a crash at Colney, near Norwich, more than two years ago has appeared in court.

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Peter Walsh

Award-winning farm shop bringing back maize maze with new summer attractions

Award-winning farm shop bringing back maize maze with new summer attractions

An award-winning farm shop favourite is making a return this summer with the addition of new attractions.

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Hallie Taylor

Inner-city ring road closing for five weeks for £240,000 scheme

Inner-city ring road closing for five weeks for £240,000 scheme

An inner-city ring road will be closed for five weeks for a project costing £240,000.

yesterday 9

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Iona Goodall

First aiders set to be on standby as thousands gather to watch England game

First aiders set to be on standby as thousands gather to watch England game

First aiders will be on standby in Norwich as thousands of football fans gather to watch England play Norway.

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Hallie Taylor

Private school in Norfolk partners with local cricket club

Private school in Norfolk partners with local cricket club

A private school in Norfolk has begun a long-term sports partnership that aims to boost youth cricket in the region.

yesterday 9

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Liam Soanes

Bestselling children's author visits school to inspire young readers

Bestselling children's author visits school to inspire young readers

A bestselling children's author has paid a special visit to a school to inspire young readers and writers.

yesterday 6

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Charles Bliss

Why your train to London might be delayed or cancelled this weekend

Why your train to London might be delayed or cancelled this weekend

Passengers are facing delays or cancellations on train services to London after a large fire broke out.

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Hallie Taylor

The drink that started with a hangover and a lightbulb moment

The drink that started with a hangover and a lightbulb moment

It started with a hangover and a lightbulb moment. One May morning two years ago, Amy Bobbins and Kerri Worrall woke up feeling rough after a night...

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Emma Lee

Life and times of Norfolk's hottest village

Life and times of Norfolk's hottest village

The heat is on.

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Derek James

Award-winning £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sold to former Essex farmer

Award-winning £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sold to former Essex farmer

An award-winning Norfolk vineyard has been sold to a former farmer with three decades of agricultural expertise - and a passion for wine.

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Chris Hill

Villagers fear empty care home will become stag party hotspot

Villagers fear empty care home will become stag party hotspot

An empty care home could be turned into more than a dozen Airbnb apartments prompting fears from locals it will become a venue for wild parties.

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Ben Robinson

Plans for new industrial units on city outskirts approved

Plans for new industrial units on city outskirts approved

A bid to build more units on the outskirts of the city have been given the green light.

yesterday 10

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Jack Warren

Three lions on a wall! Football mural found in home built when England won World Cup

Three lions on a wall! Football mural found in home built when England won World Cup

On Tuesday night as their children slept, home owners Thomas and Lisa Shelbourn pulled out their overalls and paintbrushes ready for a night of...

yesterday 7

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Jack Warren

Council spent £6k on breakfast to celebrate Ofsted result... and Reform aren't happy

Council spent £6k on breakfast to celebrate Ofsted result... and Reform aren't happy

Reform UK has launched its latest attack on the county council's fiscal habits after more than £6,000 was spent on a staff breakfast just days before...

yesterday 8

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Henry Durand

Officials attempt to thwart developer's bid to scrap all affordable housing

Officials attempt to thwart developer's bid to scrap all affordable housing

Officials are hoping to thwart an attempt by a developer to scrap its commitment to include affordable homes in a new housing estate it wants to build...

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Ben Robinson

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Norwich Evening News

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Norwich Evening News

Norwich published 1 death notice last week.

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Sophie Skyring

Gym celebrates milestone as it bounces back after former owner's departure

Gym celebrates milestone as it bounces back after former owner's departure

The owner of a gym who was determined to rebuild the site's reputation is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Norfolk firm in redundancy talks with its staff

Norfolk firm in redundancy talks with its staff

A Norfolk-based retailer is in redundancy talks with its staff.

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Adam Barker

Relief for drivers as gas works on key Norwich route complete

Relief for drivers as gas works on key Norwich route complete

A major route into Norwich is expected to be less congested as gas repair works finally come to an end.

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Hallie Taylor

Fire crews at the scene of large field fire near Norwich

Fire crews at the scene of large field fire near Norwich

Fire crews are at the scene of a large field fire near Norwich.

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Liam Soanes

Students left with 'nowhere to go' after training centre axes courses before new term

Students left with 'nowhere to go' after training centre axes courses before new term

Parents and students have been left reeling after a prominent Norfolk training provider axed courses for teenagers in a shock announcement less than...

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Henry Durand

Man took £500,000 from father's accounts and spent it on holiday and bills

Man took £500,000 from father's accounts and spent it on holiday and bills

A man who fraudulently took more than £500,000 from his father - spending some of it on a Butlins holiday - claims he did so in revenge for the way...

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Peter Walsh

Police swarm abandoned building after teenagers spotted on roof

Police swarm abandoned building after teenagers spotted on roof

Police swarmed an abandoned building in the city centre after a group of teenagers were spotted on its roof.

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Jack Warren

Norwich man charged after two Hetty Hoovers stolen in string of retail thefts

Norwich man charged after two Hetty Hoovers stolen in string of retail thefts

A man has been charged after two Hetty Hoovers were stolen in a string of retail thefts in Norwich.

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Iona Goodall

Record shop owner shuts store after nearly 40 years (but won't disappear just yet!)

Record shop owner shuts store after nearly 40 years (but won't disappear just yet!)

The owner of an independent music shop is closing his store after nearly four decades trading in the city's Lanes.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Can you fill up your pond and paddling pool during the hosepipe ban?

Can you fill up your pond and paddling pool during the hosepipe ban?

A hosepipe ban is coming into force tonight following the prolonged, sweltering weather.

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Hallie Taylor

5 huge brands you might not know were founded in Norfolk

5 huge brands you might not know were founded in Norfolk

They are best-loved brands that began life a little closer to home than you might expect.

previous day 9

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Iona Goodall

Road closing for maintenance works costing £155,000

Road closing for maintenance works costing £155,000

A road on the outskirts of Norwich is closing for maintenance works costing £155,000.

previous day 10

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Iona Goodall

Meet the Norwich baker hoping to spread joy through sweet treats at her new bake shed

Meet the Norwich baker hoping to spread joy through sweet treats at her new bake shed

A new bake shed is opening its doors, promising to spread joy through sweet treats and heartfelt bakes.

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Phoebe Ozanne

Drivers to face 65-mile diversion during full weekend A47 closure

Drivers to face 65-mile diversion during full weekend A47 closure

Drivers are to face another 65-mile diversion during the upcoming full weekend closure of the A47.

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Hallie Taylor