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A holidaymaker died after getting caught out by the tide when he walked out to explore a shipwreck
Man dies while attempting to reach shipwreck off Norfolk beach with grandchild
An inquest was held at Norfolk Coroner's Court into the death of holidaymaker Raymond Mills after his death on Brancaster beach last summer.
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January 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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A car has crashed through the front of a supermarket while shoppers were queuing for the tills just feet away.
Car crashes through front of Lidl supermarket
A car crashed through the window at the Lidl supermarket in Thetford's London Road on Wednesday afternoon.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Plans for a new drive-thru restaurant could be scuppered after officials objected due to noise concerns.
New McDonald's in 'sleepy' Norfolk area could be scuppered as officials object
Plans to create a new McDonald's in Fakenham are facing objections from council officials over the potential for people living nearby to be…
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January 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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The planning application to build the £274m Norwich Western Link has been withdrawn
Council reveals it has withdrawn plans for Norwich Western Link
Plans for the £274m Norwich Western Link road have been withdrawn by Norfolk County Council.
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January 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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A man in his 60s has died after a crash on the A47 near Norwich.
Man dies after crash on A47
A man in his 60s has died after a crash on the A47 at Postwick near Norwich.
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January 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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There has been a "massive explosion" following a fire outside Winterton Hall in Winterton-On-Sea
Live updates after explosion rocks seaside village
A "massive" explosion has rocked villagers in Winterton-On-Sea after a fire at Winterton Hall ignited a gas canister in a nearby burger…
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January 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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A village pub taken over by new management only last summer has closed.
Pub closes down only six months after new landlords take over
Yet another Norfolk pub owned by Stonegate has closed down, this time the Farmers in Ormesby.
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January 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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A family has claimed they are being kicked off a caravan park after their mother failed to pay the rent due to dementia.
Family being kicked off caravan park after mum fails to pay rent 'due to dementia'
A family is in a rent dispute with the owners of Long Beach caravan park in Hemsby.
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January 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Mr Dent claims "there was nothing wrong" with his shop 🤔

Ali Dent has retired after his butchers near Downham Market received a one star hygiene rating.

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January 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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A Norfolk lifeboat crew has waved goodbye to its boat after a "wonderful" 20 years of service.

The Caister Lifeboat Crew bought the Bernard Matthews II in 2005 and in that time it has saved more than 70 lives in over 100 launches.

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January 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Did you watch Celebrity Hunted? 📺
Celebrities try to flee Norfolk in new series of hit TV show
Strictly Come Dancing professionals and soap stars were among the 12 celebrities trying to flee Norfolk in the new series of Celebrity Hunted.
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January 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Princess Beatrice is expected to join the royal family in Norfolk this Christmas🎄

It is understood she has received medical advice and been guided not to travel long distances.

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December 24, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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Who is ready for a holiday? ✈️
Norwich Airport launches new holiday destinations for 2025
Newmarket Holidays has launched new 2025 destinations from Norwich Airport to visit the Baltic capitals of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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A woman has been reported for careless driving after her car hit two Brownies during a Remembrance Day service.
Woman reported for careless driving after 'ploughing' through Remembrance service
A woman has been reported for driving without due care and attention.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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Tell us something we don't know!

The north Norfolk coast has been named among the most beautiful spots in England.

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December 11, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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Imagine seeing this drive past you on your way home from work😮

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December 11, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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Are there any Take That fans out there? 👀

Gary Barlow, lead singer of the pop group Take That will be performing at Thetford Forest in 2025!

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November 26, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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A mother’s life has been utterly devastated after she was left paralysed by a speeding teenage driver😔
Paralysed mum’s life ‘utterly devastated’ by mobile-using teen crash driver
Devoted mother Catherine Davies has been left paralysed and ventilated for breathing after a reckless new driver crashed into her car on the A47 in…
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November 26, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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A man has been convicted of murder after he killed a 59-year-old man in a row over drug-taking in a communal stairwell.
Man guilty of murder following row over drug-taking outside his flat
Jurors have taken less than 90 minutes to find a man guilty of murdering a 59-year-old who had been taking drugs in the stairwell of flats where he…
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November 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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A litter of puppies are set to escape to Norfolk from a "dire" situation where multiple have already died💔
Puppies to be rescued in Norfolk from 'dire' situation
A litter of spaniel puppies are to be rescued in Norfolk from a "dire" situation where many have already died.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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Hold on to your hats! 💨
Events cancelled as region set to be battered by 60mph winds
Events in Norfolk and Suffolk have been cancelled this weekend ahead of Storm Bert.
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November 22, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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A dedicated carer, who struggled with hallucinations following a foraging event that left him comatose, was found drowned in a river.
'Sweet-natured' carer found drowned following tragic foraging mix-up
A dedicated carer from Hingham, who struggled with hallucinations following a foraging event that left him comatose, was found drowned in a river.
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November 21, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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Crunchwrap Supreme anyone? 😍

Taco Bell has finally opened its doors to customers in Norwich this week! 🌮
November 21, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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The Royal seal of approval✅

Hundreds of people turned out as Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne officially opened Lowestoft's £145m Gull Wing Bridge.

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November 20, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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Did you know antifreeze can be 'extremely dangerous' for your dogs? 🐾

Dogs Trust Snetterton has warned that if ingested, even a small amount of ethylene glycol can cause severe illness and even death ⚠️

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November 19, 2024 at 3:52 PM