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Drink driver banned for 15 months after being caught over the alcohol limit

Drink driver banned for 15 months after being caught over the alcohol limit

A man has been fined and given a driving ban after being caught by police over the legal alcohol limit.

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Matthew Senior

Planned homes for village scrapped after 'disruption' and 'danger' concerns

Planned homes for village scrapped after 'disruption' and 'danger' concerns

A planned residential development in a village has been scrapped after locals said it would cause "disruption" and "danger".

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Shoplifter who targeted same store twice in a month avoids jail

Shoplifter who targeted same store twice in a month avoids jail

A prolific shoplifter who targeted the same store twice in the space of a month has avoided jail.

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Next stage of 380-home plans approved despite concerns over railway bridge

Next stage of 380-home plans approved despite concerns over railway bridge

The next stage of plans to build a large-scale housing development in a market town have been given the go-ahead.

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Psychic and author dies after accident at her home

Psychic and author dies after accident at her home

A psychic and author has died after falling down a flight of stairs at her home.

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Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Psychic and author dies after accident at her home

Psychic and author dies after accident at her home

A psychic and author has died after falling down a flight of stairs at her home.

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Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Farm shop, café and bakery given the go-ahead to extend opening hours

Farm shop, café and bakery given the go-ahead to extend opening hours

A café, farm shop and bakery due to open near a Norfolk town has been given the go-ahead to extend its hours of operation.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Risk of further deaths after bodies of two young climbers found

Risk of further deaths after bodies of two young climbers found

More lives could be lost if improvements are not made to the way police respond to dropped 999 calls, a coroner has warned.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Night of fireworks, fun and family entertainment to light up market town

Night of fireworks, fun and family entertainment to light up market town

A night of fireworks, food and family entertainment is set to light up a Norfolk town next month.

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Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Night of fireworks, fun and family entertainment to light up market town

Night of fireworks, fun and family entertainment to light up market town

A night of fireworks, food and family entertainment is set to light up a Norfolk town next month.

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Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Seaside town school with values described as 'the Golden Halo' praised by Ofsted

Seaside town school with values described as 'the Golden Halo' praised by Ofsted

A seaside town school where pupils describe its values as the 'Golden Halo' is celebrating a landmark Ofsted achievement.

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Construction work on new £279,000 skate park taking shape ahead of opening

Construction work on new £279,000 skate park taking shape ahead of opening

Construction work on a new £279,000 skate park is gathering pace ahead of its planned opening.

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Specialist school's bid to demolish mobile unit and increase parking approved

Specialist school's bid to demolish mobile unit and increase parking approved

A specialist school's bid to demolish a mobile unit and increase its on-site parking has been given the go-ahead.

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Car owners rally round man diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Car owners rally round man diagnosed with motor neurone disease

One year after marrying the love of his life, Jonathan Butcher's life was changed by a devastating diagnosis.

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Car owners rally round man diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Car owners rally round man diagnosed with motor neurone disease

One year after marrying the love of his life, Jonathan Butcher's life was changed by a devastating diagnosis.

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Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Month-long road closure to be split into phases as motorists issued warning

Month-long road closure to be split into phases as motorists issued warning

A month-long road closure is set to come into effect in a Norfolk town, with motorists warned to expect disruption.

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Saga over compensation over major water leak continues as company boss stands firm

Saga over compensation over major water leak continues as company boss stands firm

The battle to get compensation following a major Dereham water leak continues after it caused chaos for more than 1,000 properties.

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Controversial town centre hotel allowed to keep unauthorized room works

Controversial town centre hotel allowed to keep unauthorized room works

A controversial town hotel has been allowed to keep en-suite and kitchenette facilities installed without permission.

26.10.2026 10

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Former dessert restaurant to become flat despite calls for enforcement action

Former dessert restaurant to become flat despite calls for enforcement action

A former dessert restaurant is set to become a new flat despite calls for enforcement action over the building.

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GoFundMe launched to help family who 'now have nothing' after house fire

GoFundMe launched to help family who 'now have nothing' after house fire

A GoFundMe page has been launched to help a family who "don't have anything" after a fire broke out at their home.

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Vacant hotel and pub sold at auction more than 18 months after pouring last pint

Vacant hotel and pub sold at auction more than 18 months after pouring last pint

A vacant town hotel and pub has finally been sold at auction more than 18 months after pouring its last pint.

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Farm shop, restaurant and retail complex at historic estate given the go-ahead

Farm shop, restaurant and retail complex at historic estate given the go-ahead

A new farm shop, restaurant and retail complex is set to be created as part of a major redevelopment at a historic Norfolk estate.

23.10.2026 10

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Disruption for motorists as road near nature reserve to temporarily close

Disruption for motorists as road near nature reserve to temporarily close

Motorists have been warned to expect disruption as a road near a Norfolk nature reserve will temporarily close.

23.10.2026 10

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One of town's longest-standing businesses celebrates showroom move

One of town's longest-standing businesses celebrates showroom move

The owner of one of a town's longest-established retailers has praised the community's positive response to its new premises.

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Man says 'everything is gone' and 'nothing is saved' after house fire broke out

Man says 'everything is gone' and 'nothing is saved' after house fire broke out

A devastated Dereham man has said "nothing is saved" following a fire that broke out at his home.

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Tribute mug marks 125 years since lifeboat tragedy that killed nine crewmen

Tribute mug marks 125 years since lifeboat tragedy that killed nine crewmen

On a fateful day in November 1901, nine brave Norfolk lifeboatmen perished during a rescue attempt.

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Former village shop that stopped trading 20 years ago set for new lease of life

Former village shop that stopped trading 20 years ago set for new lease of life

A former village shop that stopped trading 20 years ago is set to receive a new lease of life as a two-bedroom home.

22.10.2026 10

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People urged to have their say on plans to transform 'underused' town park area

People urged to have their say on plans to transform 'underused' town park area

People are being urged to have their say on plans to transform an 'overgrown' and 'underused' area of a town park.

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Next stage of plans for large scale housing development in town set for go-ahead

Next stage of plans for large scale housing development in town set for go-ahead

The next stage of plans to build a large-scale housing development in a market town is set to be given the go-ahead.

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New 24/7 parcel locker installed at town club to support grassroots football

New 24/7 parcel locker installed at town club to support grassroots football

A new parcel locker has been installed at a town's football club to make deliveries more convenient and support the grassroots of the sport.

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Award-winning chocolatier with focus on quality to stock treats at luxury store

Award-winning chocolatier with focus on quality to stock treats at luxury store

An award-winning chocolatier has announced an exciting new chapter by selling its products at a luxury town store.

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New housing plans slammed as having 'detrimental impact' on character of village

Locals in a Norfolk village have slammed plans to build new homes as having "a detrimental impact" on their community's character and tranquillity.

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Concerns over 'no clear answers' about high street eyesore in state of disrepair

Concerns have been raised about the lack of progress over an infamous high street eyesore left in a state of disrepair.

15.10.2026 10

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Heritage railway in centre of county hoping to extend alcohol licence at station

A heritage railway running through the centre of Norfolk is hoping to extend its alcohol licence.

15.10.2026 10

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Former village pub turned bed and breakfast withdrawn from upcoming auction

A Grade-II listed bed and breakfast converted from a village pub has been pulled from an upcoming auction.

14.10.2026 20

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19th century stable building to be transformed into two-bedroom home

A stable building that is believed to date back to the 19th century is set to be transformed into a two-bedroom home.

13.10.2026 10

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PureGym opens new 24/7 venue in town as part of expansion of business

The UK's largest gym operator has opened the doors to its new 24-hour venue in a market town.

13.10.2026 20

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Fight launched for controversial village housing development after plans refused

A man who wants to build three village homes has launched a planning battle following the latest refusal of his controversial housing development.

13.10.2026 20

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New swimming pool 'rapidly taking shape' as part of £11m leisure hub project

Work on a new swimming pool is "rapidly taking shape" ahead of its opening in a market town next year.

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Couple's bid to transform part of residential garden into 'high-quality' home

A section of a residential garden could be transformed to create a new "high-quality" three-bedroom home.

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Licensing bid for business hoping to 'demystify' and 'celebrate' love of wine

A new independent wine merchant hoping to "demystify" and "celebrate" the love of the drink is set to open.

12.10.2026 10

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Chocolate maker and cookery school to relocate after national TV exposure

A chocolate maker and cookery school will relocate following increased demand from appearing on a national television show.

12.10.2026 10

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25-mile diversion route in effect as village road to undergo repair works

A lengthy diversion route is set to come into effect as a village road will shut to motorists for repairs.

11.10.2026 20

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18th century farmyard and barns to be converted and extended into new home

An 18th century farmyard and group of barns will be converted and extended into a new home after plans were approved.

10.10.2026 20

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Cemetery police patrols introduced after concerns about anti-social behaviour

Evening police patrols have been introduced in a village following concerns about anti-social behaviour.

09.10.2026 20

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Revamp of town playing field moves step closer as potential designs under way

A revamp of a town playing field has moved a step closer as designs have gotten under way.

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Driver hit female cyclist and dragged her 30 feet under his car

A motorist has been banned from driving for a year after hitting a cyclist with his car and dragging her 30 feet under his car.

09.10.2026 10

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Restaurant and farm shop redevelopment plans approved after council u-turn

Plans to open a permanent restaurant and farm shop have been given the go-ahead after a u-turn by council officials.

09.10.2026 20

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High profile conservationist from famous family caught drink driving

A leading conservationist has been given a driving ban after being caught more than twice over the legal alcohol limit.

08.10.2026 30

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£125,000 CCTV expansion and upgrade planned to tackle yob behaviour in town

More than £100,000 could be spent on expanding and upgrading CCTV as part of a crackdown on yob behaviour in a town.

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