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Solar farm set to power 5,000 homes gets approved despite concerns for dogs and cats

Solar farm set to power 5,000 homes gets approved despite concerns for dogs and cats

Another solar farm will be built in Norfolk's countryside after plans were backed by councillors.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Solar farm set to power 5,000 homes gets approved despite concerns for dogs and cats

Solar farm set to power 5,000 homes gets approved despite concerns for dogs and cats

Another solar farm will be built in Norfolk's countryside after plans were backed by councillors.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Norfolk PCC says dual warrant cards for police officers pose public security risk

Norfolk PCC says dual warrant cards for police officers pose public security risk

Norfolk Police is looking at scrapping a scheme which allows officers who identify as gender-fluid to be issued with both male and female warrant...

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Norfolk PCC says dual warrant cards for police officers pose public security risk

Norfolk PCC says dual warrant cards for police officers pose public security risk

Norfolk Police is looking at scrapping a scheme which allows officers who identify as gender-fluid to be issued with both male and female warrant...

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Locals say 'enough is enough' as decade-long energy plant saga remains ongoing

Locals say 'enough is enough' as decade-long energy plant saga remains ongoing

They thought their decade-long battle had been fought and won.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Locals left angered as fresh bid to build homes lodged after earlier scheme refused

Locals left angered as fresh bid to build homes lodged after earlier scheme refused

A fresh bid to build homes in a Norfolk village has been lodged after a previous scheme was refused earlier this year.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Locals left angered as fresh bid to build homes lodged after earlier scheme refused

Locals left angered as fresh bid to build homes lodged after earlier scheme refused

A fresh bid to build homes in a Norfolk village has been lodged after a previous scheme was refused earlier this year.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Gender-fluid police officers who identify as both men and women issued two ID cards

Gender-fluid police officers who identify as both men and women issued two ID cards

Police officers who identify as being gender-fluid have been issued with both male and female warrant cards, it has emerged.

tuesday 10

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Gender-fluid police officers who identify as both men and women issued two ID cards

Gender-fluid police officers who identify as both men and women issued two ID cards

Police officers who identify as being gender-fluid have been issued with both male and female warrant cards, it has emerged.

tuesday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Parish council that nobody wanted to join saved from axe after residents step forward

Parish council that nobody wanted to join saved from axe after residents step forward

A parish council which was facing the chop after nobody wanted to join it has been saved from being axed entirely after recruiting new members.

tuesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

The £1 BILLON blight... UK's most expensive solar farm planned for Norfolk

The £1 BILLON blight... UK's most expensive solar farm planned for Norfolk

A proposed solar farm which would cover 2,700 acres of Norfolk countryside in panels would cost £1 billion to build, it has emerged.

tuesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

People invited to have their say on huge solar farm that could power 21,000 homes

People invited to have their say on huge solar farm that could power 21,000 homes

People in Norfolk are being invited to have their say on plans for a huge solar farm which could power 21,000 homes.

24.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Critics of housing estate in village say it is only being built for London retirees

Critics of housing estate in village say it is only being built for London retirees

Furious critics of a planned housing estate in a Norfolk village say it is only being built so Londoners can swap city life for the countryside.

23.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Fury over plans to expand school plagued by parking chaos

Fury over plans to expand school plagued by parking chaos

The school run can often turn into a frenzy.

22.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Yet ANOTHER solar farm on Norfolk countryside set for approval

Yet ANOTHER solar farm on Norfolk countryside set for approval

More Norfolk countryside could be covered by solar panels as plans for another array look set to be approved.

22.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Estate of 150 homes (all of them affordable) planned for upmarket village near NDR

Estate of 150 homes (all of them affordable) planned for upmarket village near NDR

A new housing estate in an upmarket village close to the NDR could consist entirely of affordable homes, new plans have revealed.

21.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Work on long-awaited cycling route at edge of village to begin next month

Work on long-awaited cycling route at edge of village to begin next month

A long-awaited project to build a pedestrian and cycling link between a village on the outskirts of the city and Norwich Research Park will begin next...

21.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

New battery site for Norfolk... the 19th renewable scheme in county's 'solar valley'

New battery site for Norfolk... the 19th renewable scheme in county's 'solar valley'

A new battery storage site is to be built on farmland in Norfolk, the 19th renewable project in the pipeline for an area of the county which has...

20.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Water company appears in court over pollution incident on Norfolk river

Water company appears in court over pollution incident on Norfolk river

Anglian Water has appeared in court in connection with an alleged pollution incident which took place seven years ago.

19.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Water company appears in court over pollution incident on Norfolk river

Water company appears in court over pollution incident on Norfolk river

Anglian Water has appeared in court in connection with an alleged pollution incident which took place seven years ago.

19.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Councillor calls for action after travellers try to move onto 850-home estate

Councillor calls for action after travellers try to move onto 850-home estate

A councillor wants a developer to take action to protect its 850-home estate from travellers.

18.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Plans for data centre boosted as government backs AI growth zones

Plans for data centre boosted as government backs AI growth zones

Plans for a massive data centre at the edge of Norwich may have been strengthened after the government signalled its support for such developments.

18.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Plans for 300 new homes in village... just 1.2 miles from nine other projects

Plans for a huge housing estate at the edge of a Norfolk village have been unveiled.

16.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Supermarket chain hopes to build new store on land once eyed by rival

A major supermarket chain is hoping to create a new store on land once eyed up by a rival.

15.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

The mischievous Mulbarton muster.... Peafowl ruffling feathers in Norfolk village

They have made Mulbarton their home for far longer than many of their neighbours.

15.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Officials thwart new houses near port amid fears locals won't be able to open windows

Plans to build new homes near Great Yarmouth port have been rejected amid fears occupants will not be able to open their windows because of the noise.

15.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

How has the Norfolk Broads been affected by the heatwave?

While fish have been dying amid the drought which has swept across Norfolk, one species is benefiting from the heatwave.

14.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

How has the Norfolk Broads been affected by the heatwave?

While fish have been dying amid the drought which has swept across Norfolk, one species is benefiting from the heatwave.

14.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Permanent weight restriction on 100-year-old bridge comes into effect TODAY

A permanent weight restriction banning heavy lorries from using a 100-year-old bridge comes into effect from today.

14.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

New images show how 'forgotten' area of Norfolk could be transformed

New images have been published showing how a neglected area of Norfolk could be transformed into an upmarket town quarter.

13.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Breakdown in talks between Reform and Restore unlikely to affect County Hall alliance

A tacit alliance seen between Reform and Restore Britain at County Hall is unlikely to be affected by the breakdown in talks for creating a pact for...

13.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Deteriorating century-old thatched chalet on Norfolk Broads set for demolition

A 100-year-old thatched chalet on the Norfolk Broads is set to be demolished and rebuilt after falling into serious disrepair.

13.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

More homes planned for small Norfolk village despite locals fears over disruption

A bid to build a new housing estate in a small Norfolk village has been backed despite locals fearing they could face lengthy disruptions.

11.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Council allows more than 100 staff and members to work from abroad

More than 100 county councillors and staff have been given permission to work from abroad so far this year, new figures show.

11.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Council allows more than 100 staff and members to work from abroad

More than 100 county councillors and staff have been given permission to work from abroad so far this year, new figures show.

11.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Angry landlords feel unfairly targeted by new licensing measures

Landlords trying to comply with new council powers aimed at improving the lives of renters say they are being unfairly targeted for sticking to the...

07.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Police chief expects more arrests to be made after riotous scenes in Norfolk town

Norfolk’s police chief says more arrests are expected to be made amid a plea for calm following three nights of violent scenes in Thetford.

07.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Angry landlords feel unfairly targeted by new licensing measures

Landlords trying to comply with new council powers aimed at improving the lives of renters say they are being unfairly targeted for sticking to the...

07.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

BBC dedicates flagship political programme to Norfolk unrest

The BBC has dedicated its flagship political programme to the nights of violent disorder which unfolded in a Norfolk town this week.

07.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

'Leaky gutters' on library once 19th century parish reading room prompts repairs

A Norfolk library is set to remain unstaffed and will only be accessible to certain library users following the discovery of damp.

07.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

'Leaky gutters' on library once 19th century parish reading room prompts repairs

A Norfolk library is set to remain unstaffed and will only be accessible to certain library users following the discovery of damp.

07.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

'Mob rule and vigilantism' in asylum seeker protests condemned by Norfolk MP

A Norfolk MP has condemned the "mob role and vigilantism" displayed in a series of protests involving asylum seekers being housed in a town.

06.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Ex-church boss accused of 'vexatious' bid over plans to rent out swimming pool

An ex-church boss behind a controversial plan to rent out his swimming pool has been accused of wasting council time after lodging his seventh...

06.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Ex-church boss accused of 'vexatious' bid over plans to rent out swimming pool

An ex-church boss behind a controversial plan to rent out his swimming pool has been accused of wasting council time after lodging his seventh...

06.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Plans for ANOTHER huge solar farm to be built on Norfolk countryside gets go-ahead

Another solar farm is set to be built in Norfolk's countryside, despite several major renewable projects already planned for the nearby area.

04.08.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Fears £78k fund to be used for councillors’ own projects or 'whacky green obsessions'

Concerns have been raised over a new £78,000 councillor fund at Norwich City Council, amid fears the cash could be spent on projects linked to...

04.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Fears £78k fund to be used for councillors’ own projects or 'whacky green obsessions'

Concerns have been raised over a new £78,000 councillor fund at Norwich City Council, amid fears the cash could be spent on projects linked to...

04.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

A47 safety fears could threaten major solar farm project

Plans for a huge solar farm in Norfolk could create major safety issues for drivers on the A47, National Highways has warned.

04.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Bid for new homes in town rejected after plans fail to meet specific requirement

A bid to build a housing estate in a town has been rejected after no affordable homes were included.

04.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Controversial solar farm the size of 134 football pitches set to get the green light

A solar farm the size of 134 football pitches could be built half a mile away from another large site if plans are approved.

03.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson