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Police urge Norfolk motorists to 'drive to arrive' after string of serious crashes

There have been a number of serious collisions on the roads in Norfolk over the past two weeks - and more than one has been fatal.

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Live updates after vehicle crashes into field off A47

Drivers are facing delays after a vehicle crashed into a field off the A47 at Brundall

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Thas a rum 'un! New poll reveals how strongly people feel about Norfolk

A new YouGov survey has revealed that barely a third of Norfolk locals feel like they have a strong connection to the county.

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Delays on A47 after vehicle crashes into field

Drivers are facing delays on the A47 at Brundall after a vehicle crashed into a field.

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Norfolk village pub to get brand new fish and chip shop

The Malsters pub in Ranworth is to undergo refurbishment and get a brand new on-site fish and chip shop.

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Plans for tower complex on Norfolk coast to help boost mobile phone coverage

The Atlantis Tower in Great Yarmouth could get new antennas and radio equipment to boost mobile phone coverage under fresh plans.

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Barn 'in state of decay' in Norfolk village set to be demolished

Wroxham Home Farms has submitted a proposal to Broadland Council to tear down a barn at Broad House Barn in Wroxham to build a bigger one.

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Popular seafront ride claims it was 'pushed out of town' by neighbouring attraction

The operators of a seafront attraction are claiming they have been "pushed out" of Great Yarmouth.

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Runners set PBs at Gorleston Cliffs parkrun

Gorleston Cliffs parkrun saw 461 participants take part in another wet outing on Saturday morning.

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Paralympian from Great Yarmouth named Crufts ambassador

Paralympic swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate has been named an ambassador for Crufts.

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People urged to be on their guard after incident at home in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council Trading Standards has issued an alert after a cold calling incident involving solar panels at a home in Acle.

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Village faces 'one long road scheme' as cycle lane works roll on

Work on a cycle lane in a seaside village will continue until May amid persisting concerns over the safety of a new junction.

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New pool closure rules at four Norfolk holiday park leave guests 'baffled'

Haven will not be opening their swimming pools on Mondays and Fridays during term time.

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Porter calls time on decades of service with hospital

A long-serving porter at a Norfolk hospital has retired after clocking up decades of service – and thousands of miles.

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Saharan dust to hit Norfolk (and it could leave your car filthy)

Drivers across Norfolk are being warned their cars could be coated in grime as another bout of Saharan dust sweeps in.

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Hospital patient took heroin in toilet while waiting for treatment

Eammon Holden from Great Yarmouth has admitted taking heroine in the toilets at James Paget Hospital while awaiting treatment for a leg infection.

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Daffodils and tulips among plants that could seriously harm dogs this spring

Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of common garden plants that could pose a serious risk this spring.

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Pier plans to open new bar after £1.8m revamp

A town pier that has recently undergone a £1.8m revamp is now planning to open a new bar.

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Pervert pleads guilty to making more than one hundred indecent images of children

Kevin Thompson has pleaded guilty to making more than a hundred indecent photographs of children.

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How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.