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County Hall disposing of nearly an acre at former primary school

Norfolk County Council is ridding itself of nearly an acre of land and buildings that were formerly home to Blofield Primary School.

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Council leader backs EDP campaign calling for farm tax raid u-turn

The leader of Norfolk County Council has backed the EDP's Fair Deal for Farmers.

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Drunk man denies he was in control of car stuck in sand at popular beach

Roger Jackson denies he was in charges of car at Waxham after being found to be more than twice over the drink drive limit.

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A47 dualling threatened by axe for 'lynchpin' roundabout

The dualling of the A47 Acle Straight has been dealt a huge blow by the axing of a £50m Great Yarmouth roundabout revamp, claim council leaders.

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Norfolk man on trial accused of raping girl in train toilets

A man has gone on trial accused of raping a young girl on train journeys between Ely and Norwich.

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Norfolk's best food spots revealed and one town came out on top

These Norfolk restaurants, cafés, fish and chip shops and gastropubs are all 2024/25 Good Food Award winners.

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5 changes happening in Norfolk this November

From a new Post Office in a village to the launch of a cafe inspired by Thailand, here are five changes coming to businesses in Norfolk this November.

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Norfolk murder trial jury sent out to consider verdicts in case

Jurors have gone out to consider verdicts in the case of a man accused of strangling his former partner to death.

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7 of the best Christmas light switch-on events in Norfolk

From Norwich to Cromer, these are some of the best Christmas light switch-on events happening in Norfolk in 2024.

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Salon owner has eyes on expansion after busy first months

The owner of Lounge Eleven is looking to expand her business after a successful first few months in Gorleston. 

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Delays expected after burst water main forces closure of busy road

New Road in Acle has been closed for emergency repairs due to a burst water main.

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'We are begging you to come home' - Missing 26-year-old's family issue heartfelt plea

The family of a missing man Yusuf, who is from Kempston, near Bedford, has released a statement begging him to come home.

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Man with 200 previous convictions walks free from court after stealing e-scooters

A man with more than 200 previous convictions has walked free after his latest offence.

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Self-taught artist in nineties reaches special fundraising milestone

A prolific artist in his nineties who has been drawing and painting throughout his life is showcasing his works in Lowestoft for charity once more.

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Meet the man who lives in his van (where he grows veg and keeps the doggers away)

Three years ago Martin Haynes parked his van up on a quiet leafy lane in Belton and decided it was the ideal spot for him and his dog to call home.

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Reedham Belles WI celebrates 50th anniversary

A women's institute group recently marked a milestone anniversary.

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Plans for seaside town's Christmas lights switch-on revealed

Gorleston's 2024 Christmas lights switch-on will be held in the High Street on Sunday, November 17.

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Father of twins avoids jail for knife possession in Norfolk town

Nathan Luxton, 35, was arrested for carrying the pointed blade when searched by officers during an incident in Great Yarmouth back in May.

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'Shambles' - Pharmacy sign vandalised amid opening hours row

Locals have taken to leaving angry messages on a closed sign at The Well Pharmacy in The Street, Brundall, amid frustrations about the opening hours.

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'Bogeyman' film studies student who raped women as they slept jailed for 14 years

Connor Yaxley, 30, who told one of the women he fantasied about rape, was told he posed a “serious risk and danger to the public”.