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Fire crews battle blaze at home on outskirts of Norwich

Several fire crews were called to battle a blaze at a house on the outskirts of Norwich.

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Faye Minton

Norfolk peer issues pension pay-out warning over move to axe councils

A Norfolk peer has warned local government reorganisation could cost billions of pounds in pension pay-outs for council staff who lose their jobs...

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Dan Grimmer

150-year-old trees cut down in ‘Sycamore Gap copycat act'

Two historic beech trees, believed to be up to 150 years old, have been shockingly chopped down in a case branded a “Sycamore Gap copycat act".

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Amy Mackrill

'Pirates' to take to the city's rivers in sewage protest

Norwich’s rivers are set to be invaded by pirates on a mission for cleaner waterways.

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Amy Mackrill

Norwich family business celebrates 60 years of success

A family business in Norwich is celebrating a major milestone this year, as it proudly marks its 60th anniversary.

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Amy Mackrill

MPs shock cancer diagnosis after chicken wire scratch prompts rallying cry

A Norfolk MP who received a shock skin cancer diagnosis after scratching his arm on chicken wire is calling on others to help support him in making...

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk man to stand trial accused of raft of child sex offences

A Norfolk man is to stand trial later this year accused of a series of child sex offences.

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Peter Walsh

Aldi checkout scam shoplifter told she is banned from every store in Norfolk

A woman who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods on a series of shoplifting raids has been banned from entering stores in Norfolk.

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Simon Parkin

Gardener jailed after horrific images found on his mobile phone

A convicted sex offender has been jailed after police discovered horrific images of child abuse on his mobile phone.

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Peter Walsh

Norfolk teen in court on affray and knife threat charges

A Norfolk teenager has appeared in court accused of threatening another person with a knife.

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Peter Walsh

Plans lodged to convert historic city site into 55 new homes

Plans have been lodged to convert a historic city site by the river into homes.

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Francis Redwood

Man who climbed on top of school roof to flee crime scene arrested

A man who fled the scene of a crime at the weekend was eventually arrested by police - on top of a school roof.

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Francis Redwood

IKEA submits plans to open store in city retail park

Furniture giant IKEA has lodged plans to move into a retail park on the city outskirts.

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Francis Redwood

Devastating flooding in Norfolk to be raised in Parliament in bid to prevent repeats

The devastation flooding has wreaked in Norfolk over recent years is to be discussed in Parliament, as an MP looks to build support for a bill he...

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Dan Grimmer

In the Dock: Recent offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

The following people recently had their cases heard and were sentenced at Norwich Magistrates’ Courts.

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Simon Parkin

Man put on sex offenders’ register after groping woman's thigh as she walked past him

A man who touched a woman’s thigh as she passed him in the street has been placed on the sex offenders’ register for five years. 

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Simon Parkin

Town council faces legal action amid revolt over staffing issues

A Norfolk town council is facing a revolt over its treatment of staff and is understood to be facing legal action from at least one former employee.

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Eleanor Storey

'Kind and passionate' woman, 29, found dead at her home

A 29-year-old mental health worker who was found dead at her home has been described as "kind and passionate" woman who had tried to help others.

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation ongoing into 'serious assault' on city street

A police investigation into a "serious assault" on a city street is still ongoing.

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Ben Fieldhouse

WATCH: Bizarre moment altercation is caught on TikTok livestream

One busker caught the bizarre moment an altercation began between two men in the city centre.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Man arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated offence in city centre

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and for assaulting an emergency worker in the city centre.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Mystery Bible donated to charity shop sparks search for Norfolk soldier's story

When Jane Gosling opened a bag of items handed in at the Oxfam shop on Magdalen Street in Norwich, she expected the everyday mix of old clothes and...

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Daniel Hickey

Norwich neighbours in shock after car engulfed by fire in Golden Triangle

A car fire in Norwich's Golden Triangle saw neighbours fleeing to the back of their homes in fear of an explosion.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Norfolk military museum to host activities for Cold War Heritage Week

The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum is set to host activities for Cold War Heritage Week.

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Robbie Bennett

Bus stop changes ahead of major works set to be complete this week

A city link bus service is set to face disruption until tomorrow.

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Robbie Bennett

Photos from the archives showing life in Norwich in 1990

Thirty-five years ago, Madonna, Elton John and Sinead O'Conner were topping the charts, Germany was reunified and Liverpool won their 18th First...

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Shaun Webbley

Boy left with injuries after being struck by a silver Toyota

A boy has been left with injuries after being involved in a hit and run in Bowthorpe.

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Shaun Webbley

Norfolk man found not guilty of raping woman after trial

A man has been found not guilty of raping a woman in Norwich.

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Peter Walsh

Norfolk military group travelled more than 300 miles to celebrate Liberation Day

A military vehicle restoration group from Norfolk travelled more than 300 miles to attend Liberation Day.

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Gabriella Crisp

New owners of former pub in city centre reveal plan for the site

A father-and-son duo have revealed what they plan to do with a former city centre pub they purchased at auction last year.

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Francis Redwood

City restaurant owners speak out about impact of no-shows

Restaurant owners across Norwich are speaking out about the impact of no-shows on their businesses. 

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Faye Minton

Woman 'endangered multiple lives' by starting fire at hostel

A woman set fire to a mattress at a city hostel putting at risk the lives of others, including a roommate who had been asleep at the time.

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Peter Walsh

City shop FINALLY removes four-star hygiene rating after poor inspection

A city shop has finally stopped displaying a false hygiene rating, after an inspection earlier in the year found it requiring major improvement.

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Francis Redwood

Plea for solar panels to be put on supermarket roofs rather than Norfolk's farmland

A Norfolk peer has urged the government to push for solar panels on the roofs of supermarkets and shops, rather than on the county's "top-class" ...

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Dan Grimmer

Council hits back in row over city site held up by nutrient neutrality

Norwich City Council has hit back against the owner of a vacant building after claims it's waiting on them to sort out nutrient neutrality at the...

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Francis Redwood

Man taken to hospital with facial injuries after city centre attack

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an attack.

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Shaun Webbley

Police hunting for duo who made off with £400 worth of shopping for just £20

A man and a woman have swindled their way into buying nearly £400 worth of goods...for just £20.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Normal train services resume out of Norwich following crash

Train services to and from Norwich have returned to their normal schedule after a train collided with a car in Suffolk, causing cancellations. 

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Ben Fieldhouse

A47 partially blocked following broken down car

Drivers had been facing delays on the A47 this morning after a broken-down car caused tailbacks. 

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Ben Fieldhouse

Major Norwich road set for speed limit change and new bus lane

The speed limit on one of the main roads in and out of Norwich could be cut, in plans which would also see a new bus lane created.

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Dan Grimmer

National burger chain opens in Norwich city centre

Burger lovers, rejoice. A national burger chain has officially opened its doors in Norwich city centre - and the queues are already out the door.

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Amy Mackrill

Revealed: The worst fly-tipping spots around the city

There were more than a thousand reports of fly-tipping from fed-up city folk last year with the 10 worst spots outlined in a recent report.

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Francis Redwood

REVEALED: Council bought fire-ravaged shoe factory for more than £1m

A council purchased a derelict shoe factory for more than £1m before selling it on for exactly the same price, it can now be revealed. 

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Eleanor Storey

Safety fears spark calls for rethink over switch off for thousands of street lights

The controversial money-saving switch off for thousands of Norfolk street lights could be reconsidered - if police say the move triggers an...

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Dan Grimmer

Disruption to rail services after train collides with car

Rail services to and from Norwich were disrupted after a train and a car collided.

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Paris Maben-Hume

7 classic car events to look forward to in Norfolk

Classic car enthusiasts, unite! Numerous events featuring hundreds of classic and vintage cars are set to take place in Norfolk this year. 

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Emily Goodwin

Decision made on plans for new chicken shop chain in city centre

A high street restaurant chain has officially been given the go-ahead to take over a city centre site.

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Francis Redwood

New plans for community building at popular city allotments

Plans have been submitted for the construction of a new community building at a popular allotment site on the city outskirts.

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Francis Redwood

Inquest set for woman who died in hospital theatre after cardiac arrests

A date has been set for an inquest into the death of a woman who died in theatre at Norfolk’s biggest hospital after suffering cardiac arrests. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Huge step forward for 3,500 new homes as wastewater plant gets go-ahead

The construction of 3,500 new homes on the edge of Norwich has taken a significant step forward after a controversial wastewater plant to serve the...

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Dan Grimmer