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News and updates from the county of #Norfolk, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
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Minister 'bullied' council into election delay

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Minister 'bullied' Norfolk County Council into election delay
A council leader claims threats were made over funding if she spoke out about elections being put off.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Fan arrested for assault at football game

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Fan arrested for assault at at football game in Norfolk
Mulbarton Wanderers and Ipswich Wanderers say they will not tolerate abuse during matches.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Anglia Square Hits Major Milestone

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Anglia Square Hits Major Milestone - BBC Sounds
The disused multi-storey car park in Anglia square is being demolished.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Norwich drawn at Leeds in fifth round - full FA Cup draw

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FA Cup fifth-round draw: League One Mansfield host Arsenal as Man City head to Newcastle
League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Repair work to start on 'van-sized' promenade void

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Repair work to start on 'van-sized' promenade void in Sheringham
The void was found earlier this month and fences are in place to keep people away from the area.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections

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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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Watch: Demolition of multi-storey car park begins

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Demolition of Norwich's Anglia Square multi-storey car park begins
Hydraulic crushing machines start work on the first major building to be cleared at the site.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Calls to reveal cost of row about historical venue

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Calls to reveal cost of row about historical venue in Norwich
There was a dispute over who should run The Halls, which is due to reopen next month.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Head calls for more help for erosion-hit families

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Hembsy school head calls for more help for erosion-hit families
Donna Walker says pupils face the loss of a home but that the council response is "frustrating".
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Cockerel owner avoids action in crowing row

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Cockerel owner avoids council action in Aldeby crowing row
Colonel's owner says she is "grateful" a noise complaint against her cockerel has now been resolved.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Ice warning as temperatures drop in the East

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Ice warning as temperatures drop across the East of England
The Met Office says ice could become a hazard as temperatures fall quickly once showers clear.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Works to cause rail disruption across March

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Works to cause rail disruption across East of England in March
A range of closures and rail replacement services will be in place during every weekend in March.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Drivers warned flood-prone road is closed

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Drivers warned to avoid closed Welney road and use detours
Water levels are still rising on the A1101 Welney Wash Road, warns group that monitors levels.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Concerns car park fee increase could harm tourism

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Concerns north Norfolk car park fee increase could harm tourism
The local council is looking to cover inflationary costs.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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UEA facing Covid compensation claim from students

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Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities
It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Horse controversially placed on roundabouts sold

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Horse controversially displayed on Norwich roundabouts sold
The time comes for the horse to find a new, stable home.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections

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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Charity plans to open county's first autism centre

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Charity plans to open first specialist autism centre in Norfolk
Colin Lang says while he cannot change the SEND system he wants to provide support to families.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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'I can feel the momentum', says Field

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Sam Field: Norwich loan signing can feel the positive momentum
On-loan San Field says the Norwich City squad are feeling very positive following seven wins in eight matches.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Fan arrested for assault at football game

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Fan arrested for assault at at football game in Norfolk
Mulbarton Wanderers and Ipswich Wanderers say they will not tolerate abuse during matches.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Snow warning issued across East of England

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Met Office snow warning issued across East of England
The Met Office warning covers Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Calls to reveal cost of row about historical venue

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Calls to reveal cost of row about historical venue in Norwich
There was a dispute over who should run The Halls, which is due to reopen next month.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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'You can only hobble on a gangrenous leg for so long' - MP on Starmer's leadership

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Not removing Starmer would be 'disastrous' - Clive Lewis MP
Clive Lewis says not removing the prime minister would be "disastrous" for the country and Labour.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Ice warning as temperatures drop in the East

#Norfolk

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Ice warning as temperatures drop across the East of England
The Met Office says ice could become a hazard as temperatures fall quickly once showers clear.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Works to cause rail disruption across March

#Norfolk

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Works to cause rail disruption across East of England in March
A range of closures and rail replacement services will be in place during every weekend in March.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:03 PM