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Katie Drake

Eastern Daily Press

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Road closed after lorry overturns near airbase

Road closed after lorry overturns near airbase

A road has been closed after a lorry overturned near an airbase in west Suffolk.

26.03.2025 5

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Four crashes on Norfolk roads in just 24 hours

Four crashes on Norfolk roads in just 24 hours

Norfolk faced a busy weekend after four separate crashes across the county required rescue operations.

17.03.2025 40

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Fire crew rescues occupants from overturned vehicle on A47

Fire crew rescues occupants from overturned vehicle on A47

Fire crews have rescued the occupants of a vehicle that crashed on the A47.

17.03.2025 5

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Road partially blocked in both directions after crash

Road partially blocked in both directions after crash

A road is partially blocked in both directions after a crash outside a village hall.

14.03.2025 10

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How you can see the rare blood moon this week in Norfolk

How you can see the rare blood moon this week in Norfolk

A rare blood moon will be visible over Norfolk this week for the early risers.

14.03.2025 5

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Suspended Reform UK MP 'is not intending to stand down'

Suspended Reform UK MP 'is not intending to stand down'

A Norfolk MP who suggested he was suspended by Reform UK for being a "tall poppy" said it is "highly unlikely" he will return to the party but is not...

12.03.2025 8

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Norfolk braced for wintry showers and freezing temperatures after stunning weekend

Norfolk braced for wintry showers and freezing temperatures after stunning weekend

Norfolk will face a chilly, wintry week after a glimpse of summer over the weekend.

11.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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School closed after major gas supply issue

School closed after major gas supply issue

A school in west Suffolk has announced it will partially close on Monday after a major gas supply issue overnight.

11.03.2025 6

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Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts Great Yarmouth MP

Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts Great Yarmouth MP

The lawyer appointed to investigate claims against Rupert Lowe has denied making statements that the MP attributed to them.

11.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk braced for wintry showers and freezing temperatures after stunning weekend

Norfolk braced for wintry showers and freezing temperatures after stunning weekend

Norfolk will face a chilly, wintry week after a glimpse of summer over the weekend.

11.03.2025 4

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Car crashes into wall of village pub

A Norfolk pub has announced it will remain closed until further notice after a crash on Saturday night, with reports suggesting a car was left...

10.02.2025 20

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Road closed off by police following medical incident

A main road in a seaside town has been reopened after a medical incident took place on Saturday.

09.02.2025 6

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David Cameron first on scene at fatal Ferrari crash

A former prime minister was first on the scene at a fatal crash that killed a Ferrari driver over the weekend.

30.01.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Former prime minister first on the scene of fatal collision

A former prime minister was first on the scene at a fatal crash that killed a Ferrari driver over the weekend.

29.01.2025 4

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First aircraft with advanced warfare suites arrives at Suffolk airfield

Two aircraft with one of the world's most advanced electronic warfare suites landed at RAF Lakenheath last week.

25.01.2025 10

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Major Norfolk road closed after serious collision

A major Norfolk road was closed after a serious single-vehicle collision.

24.01.2025 10

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One lane blocked after second crash on major road this week

One lane on a major road on the Norfolk and Suffolk border was closed following a crash.

23.01.2025 8

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Council updates advice following factory fire investigation

Norwich City Council has updated the advice given in the aftermath of a fire in the north of the city on Monday night and confirmed works are ongoing.

22.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Crews fight large building fire in city suburb

Fire crews are still at the scene of a huge blaze at a derelict building in a city suburb.

22.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Photos show flames engulfing large building in city suburb fire

Smoke could be seen across a city suburb as firefighters tackled a huge blaze at a former shoe factory.

22.01.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Council updates advice following factory fire investigation

Norwich City Council has updated the advice given in the aftermath of a fire in the north of the city on Monday night and confirmed works are ongoing.

22.01.2025 7

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Crews fight large building fire in city suburb

Fire crews are still at the scene of a huge blaze at a derelict building in a city suburb.

22.01.2025 9

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Photos show flames engulfing large building in city suburb fire

Smoke could be seen across a city suburb as firefighters tackled a huge blaze at a former shoe factory.

22.01.2025 10

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Passengers delayed as Norwich airport flights diverted

Passengers travelling to Norwich airport faced delays as their flights were diverted after circling over the east.

12.01.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Dairy farm wins best British cheese for third year in a row

A farm, famous for its cheese creations, has announced it won Best British Cheese for the third year running.

12.01.2025 6

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Passengers delayed as Norwich airport flights diverted

Passengers travelling to Norwich airport faced delays as their flights were diverted after circling over the east.

12.01.2025 10

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Search and rescue team assist eight fire crews at house fire

A house fire in north Norwich has been attended by an urban search and rescue team along with seven other fire crews.

27.12.2024 3

Norwich Evening News

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Busy Norwich road closed following 'police-led incident'

A main route around Norwich was closed this morning after a police-led incident.

27.12.2024 5

Norwich Evening News

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Search and rescue team assist eight fire crews at house fire

A house fire in north Norwich has been attended by an urban search and rescue team along with seven other fire crews.

27.12.2024 30

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Busy Norwich road closed following 'police-led incident'

A main route around Norwich was closed this morning after a police-led incident.

27.12.2024 8

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Town pool to close next week for repairs

A swimming pool in west Suffolk is set to close for a day next week for repairs.

21.11.2024 8

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Flood alerts issued for Norfolk TOMORROW

Flood alerts have been issued for the north Norfolk coast tomorrow.

16.11.2024 2

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Man 'in shock' after crash between van and pedestrian

A man was left in "shock" after a crash with a van.

11.11.2024 20

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Fire service warns of major presence at Norfolk landmark TONIGHT for training

A major presence of emergency crews will be at a Norfolk landmark tonight for a training exercise.

07.11.2024 3

Norwich Evening News

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Fire service warns of major presence at Norfolk landmark TONIGHT for training

A major presence of emergency crews will be at a Norfolk landmark tonight for a training exercise.

07.11.2024 3

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Major road closed while emergency services attend crash

A major road in and out of Norwich has been closed after a crash on Tuesday evening.

05.11.2024 3

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'Mysterious row of lights' seen over the city

A "mysterious row of lights" could be seen over the city on Saturday, but what were they?

20.10.2024 3

Norwich Evening News

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'Mysterious row of lights' seen over the city

A "mysterious row of lights" could be seen over the city on Saturday, but what were they?

20.10.2024 4

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Services impacted after freight train fault

Train lines are currently blocked due to a freight train fault.

19.10.2024 3

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Met Office issues another weather warning for Norfolk

Parts of Norfolk have been issued yet another weather warning by the Met Office.

18.10.2024 2

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Drivers to face a 30-mile diversion as main road shuts for four days

Drivers will face a 30-mile diversion as a west Suffolk road shuts for works.

08.10.2024 5

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Police say rapist's crimes 'among the worst we have investigated'

A detective has spoken out about the crimes of a former Brandon farmer who was jailed for 16 years for a string of sex offences.

05.10.2024 4

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Greater Anglia chaos resolved as rail services back to normal

Train services are back to normal after the Greater Anglia chaos on the line between Norwich and London on Wednesday.

26.09.2024 4

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Greater Anglia chaos resolved as rail services back to normal

Train services are back to normal after the Greater Anglia chaos on the line between Norwich and London on Wednesday.

26.09.2024 3

Norwich Evening News

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Murder investigation launched after man found dead

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in Norwich on Saturday.

22.09.2024 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Murder investigation launched after man found dead

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in Norwich on Saturday.

22.09.2024 8

Norwich Evening News

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Man jailed after seriously injuring police officers in head on crash

A BMW driver has been jailed for 32 months after seriously injuring two police officers in a head-on collision.

19.09.2024 2

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Emergency search and rescue incident in Great Yarmouth

Several emergency services are attending a search and rescue incident in Great Yarmouth.

18.09.2024 3

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Fire breaks out after two-vehicle collision on busy Norfolk road

A busy Norfolk road has been closed following a two-car collision on Wednesday afternoon.

18.09.2024 2

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Police concerned for welfare of missing woman

Concern is growing for a missing woman from Sedgeford in West Norfolk.

18.09.2024 2

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