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Laundry worker found dead by husband who had brought her a cup of morning tea in bed

Laundry worker found dead by husband who had brought her a cup of morning tea in bed

A woman was found dead by her husband after he had made breakfast and was bringing her a cup of tea in bed, a court has heard.

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Investigation launched into hospital death of former wedding planner

Investigation launched into hospital death of former wedding planner

An investigation has been opened following the death of a former wedding planner who died in a Norfolk hospital.

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18-year-old banned from driving after crashing Ford Fiesta into hedge

18-year-old banned from driving after crashing Ford Fiesta into hedge

An 18-year-old has been banned from driving after crashing his car into a hedge while under the influence of alcohol.

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Thief who stole steaks while holding beer can was 'genuinely hungry', says magistrate

Thief who stole steaks while holding beer can was 'genuinely hungry', says magistrate

A man stole steaks from a supermarket because he was "genuinely hungry", a court has heard.

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Hotel guest fights off homeless man by twisting his testicles in bedroom 'nonce' row

Hotel guest fights off homeless man by twisting his testicles in bedroom 'nonce' row

A hotel guest fought off a homeless man by twisting his testicles in a bedroom brawl after a misunderstanding over whether a sexual approach had been...

30.07.2026 20

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Former college student found with extreme pornographic images and videos

Former college student found with extreme pornographic images and videos

A former college student was found with extreme pornographic images and videos after police visited his home, a court has heard.

30.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Driver in court over Tesla crash which killed man on Great Yarmouth seafront

Driver in court over Tesla crash which killed man on Great Yarmouth seafront

A man accused of killing a 39-year-old man while driving his Tesla dangerously along Great Yarmouth seafront has appeared in court.

30.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man, 33, dies after being hit by lorry on A47

Man, 33, dies after being hit by lorry on A47

A 33-year-old man died after being struck by a lorry on the A47 near Norwich, a court has heard.

28.07.2026 10

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Man, 33, dies after being hit by lorry on A47

Man, 33, dies after being hit by lorry on A47

A 33-year-old man died after being struck by a lorry on the A47 near Norwich, a court has heard.

28.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Police continue to investigate after £260,000 worth of cannabis plants seized

Police continue to investigate after £260,000 worth of cannabis plants seized

Police are continuing to investigate after approximately £260,000 worth of cannabis plants were seized in a Norfolk seaside town.

28.07.2026 10

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Headteacher, 57, dies in hospital after delay in getting 'critical medication'

Headteacher, 57, dies in hospital after delay in getting 'critical medication'

A retired headteacher who died after being hospitalised did not have access to “critical medication” while fighting an illness, a court has heard.

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Plans for new flat and studio spaces in Norfolk town given green light

Plans for new flat and studio spaces in Norfolk town given green light

Plans have been approved to turn an office into an apartment and create new studios in a Norfolk seaside town.

27.07.2026 20

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Officials block plans for new bungalow on farmland

Officials block plans for new bungalow on farmland

Plans to build a new bungalow on agricultural land in a Norfolk village have been refused amid a raft of public objections.

27.07.2026 7

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Police continue to investigate moped theft in Norfolk town

Police continue to investigate moped theft in Norfolk town

Police are continuing to investigate the theft of a moped in a Norfolk seaside town.

24.07.2026 10

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Heating oil tanks dumped on land

Heating oil tanks dumped on land

Heating oil containers have been found dumped on land in a Norfolk seaside town.

24.07.2026 9

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Killer drink driver could be released from prison early under new law

Killer drink driver could be released from prison early under new law

The family of a 20-year-old woman killed by a drunk driver have reacted with fury after being told he may soon be freed under the government's early...

24.07.2026 9

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Market traders in Norfolk town fear 'death of the market'

Market traders in Norfolk town fear 'death of the market'

Market traders have been thwarted in their bid to move their pitches to a busier spot, with some fearing it will lead to the “death of the market”.

24.07.2026 10

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Police make three arrests in Norfolk town centre criminal crackdown

Police have made three arrests and issued fines as a major crackdown on criminal behaviour in a Norfolk town centre continues.

22.07.2026 10

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Protest planned outside Norfolk hospital this weekend

A protest is set to take place outside a Norfolk hospital amid concerns over the involvement of a controversial technology company in the NHS.

21.07.2026 10

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Man, 22, dies in high-speed crash on way home from work

A 22-year-old man died in a high-speed road crash while travelling home from work, a court has heard.

21.07.2026 20

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Piles of plasterboard dumped in countryside near Norfolk village

Piles of plasterboard have been found fly-tipped in the countryside near a Norfolk village.

21.07.2026 10

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Investigation opened into 60-year-old man who died with sepsis at Norfolk hospital

An investigation has been opened following the death of a 60-year-old man who died at the county's biggest hospital after developing sepsis.

21.07.2026 10

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Investigation opened into 60-year-old man who died with sepsis at Norfolk hospital

An investigation has been opened following the death of a 60-year-old man who died at the county's biggest hospital after developing sepsis.

21.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Investigation opens after 80-year-old man dies in hospital

An investigation has been opened into the death of an 80-year-old man who died in hospital.

21.07.2026 20

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Investigation opens after 80-year-old man dies in hospital

An investigation has been opened into the death of an 80-year-old man who died in hospital.

21.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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'He was all over our house like Spiderman' - shock at man's 16-hour police standoff

A man has been arrested after sparking a 16-hour standoff with police by clambering onto the roof of several homes.

19.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Mystery surrounds hospital death of 38-year-old woman

Mystery surrounds the death of a 38-year-old woman who died in hospital.

18.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Mystery surrounds hospital death of 38-year-old woman

Mystery surrounds the death of a 38-year-old woman who died in hospital.

18.07.2026 20

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'I helped woman from water after her boat caught fire'

Two people are in hospital and four boats have been wrecked after a major blaze engulfed a marina on the Broads.

17.07.2026 10

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Man admits racially harassing neighbour in heated row

A man shouted "f*** off back to your own country" to his South African neighbour during a heated row, a court has heard.

17.07.2026 10

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Market traders set for crunch meeting to discuss their future

Traders at a struggling Norfolk market are set for a crunch meeting with a council to discuss their future.

17.07.2026 10

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Women step out in style at Ladies' Evening at racecourse

People have sported their finest outfits for a memorable evening at the races.

16.07.2026 10

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Man banned from driving after seriously injuring man

A man has been banned from getting behind the wheel after causing serious injury through careless driving.

16.07.2026 10

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Norfolk man accused of requesting naked photos from 14-year-old

A 75-year-old Norfolk man has appeared in court accused of requesting naked images of a 14-year-old girl in exchange for money.

16.07.2026 20

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Two men appear in court accused of rape and string of sexual offences

A man from Great Yarmouth has appeared in court accused of rape and a string of sexual offences.

16.07.2026 20

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Pub landlord to serve pints in boxers...but only if England win World Cup

A Norfolk pub landlord has vowed to serve behind the bar wearing nothing but a pair of St George's flag boxers - but only if England win the World...

15.07.2026 10

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England's World Cup semi-final to be shown on mega screen

Football fans can enjoy England’s World Cup blockbuster on a giant 60 square-metre screen at Great Yarmouth Racecourse tomorrow night.

14.07.2026 20

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Police hunting driver who crashed Mercedes into corner shop

Police are still searching for the driver of a Mercedes after it crashed into a corner shop and was abandoned at the scene.

14.07.2026 20

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Norfolk man sentenced for dragging ex-girlfriend down stairs and strangling her

A man who dragged his ex-girlfriend down the stairs and strangled her during a 12-hour argument has been given a suspended prison sentence.

14.07.2026 10

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Four-year-old boy lived in 'squalid conditions' before tragic death

A four-year-old boy who died after getting his head stuck between two stair gates was living in “incredibly dirty” and “squalid conditions”...

14.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Four-year-old boy lived in 'squalid conditions' before tragic death

A four-year-old boy who died after getting his head stuck between two stair gates was living in “incredibly dirty” and “squalid conditions”...

14.07.2026 10

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Norfolk hospital praised for supporting babies and families

A hospital neonatal team has been praised by UNICEF for how it supports babies and families.

11.07.2026 10

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Norfolk barber attacks rival hairdresser with metal dumbbell

A bitter feud between two rival barbers ended up with one attacking the other with a metal dumbbell outside his barbershop.

11.07.2026 10

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'The building was shaking like thunder' - Shock as Mercedes crashes into corner shop

Staff at a seaside corner shop have been left shocked after a Mercedes crashed into the business this morning.

09.07.2026 10

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Plans to turn former Norfolk museum into flats thrown out

Plans have been thrown out to turn a long disused Norfolk museum into flats.

09.07.2026 10

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Seaside holiday park set to undergo major transformation after plans approved

A seaside holiday park is set to undergo a major transformation after plans were approved.

08.07.2026 10

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Investigation into death of man who burned in housefire postponed

An inquest into the death of a man who died after a fire at his home has been postponed.

08.07.2026 10

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Restaurant celebrates successful opening...but urges customers to keep up support

A bar and grill restaurant has celebrated a successful opening, but has urged the community to keep supporting it.

07.07.2026 10

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Man dies after taking cocaine during three-month stay in hospital

A man who spent more than 100 days in hospital died after taking cocaine during his treatment, a court has heard.

06.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Man dies after taking cocaine during three-month stay in hospital

A man who spent more than 100 days in hospital died after taking cocaine during his treatment, a court has heard.

06.07.2026 20

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