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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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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.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Power station trains new generation of apprentices

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Great Yarmouth power station trains new generation of apprentices
One apprentice says he has been given opportunities he never thought would be possible.
www.bbc.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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'You can only hobble on a gangrenous leg for so long' - MP on Starmer's leadership

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MP Clive Lewis warns 'you can only hobble on a gangrenous leg for so long'
Clive Lewis says not removing the Prime Minister would be 'disastrous' for the country and his party.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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Subbuteo club makes members feel like teenagers again

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Long Stratton Subbuteo club makes members feel like teenagers
Steve Race says a version of the club was started in a school classroom in 1986.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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Flooding caused by poor maintenance, says alliance

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Flooding caused by poor maintenance, says Norfolk flood alliance
A water management director says when the road floods motorists are sent on long diversions.
www.bbc.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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What makes pothole repairs fail so often?

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Potholes: How much do fixes cost - and why do they fail?
Your questions on potholes are answered by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
www.bbc.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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'Predator' jailed for manipulating women to abuse children

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Norfolk 'sexual predator' jailed or manipulating women to abuse children
Elliot Jones and three women who he "coerced" into helping are jailed for abusing eight children.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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William and Catherine all smiles in Valentine's Day photograph

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William and Catherine all smiles in Valentine's Day photograph
The previously unseen photo was shared with the caption "Happy Valentine's Day" along with a heart emoji.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Former hotel entertainer who plotted deadly gun attack

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The former hotel entertainer who plotted deadly gun attack
Walid Saadaoui, who used to arrange holiday dance shows and quizzes, plotted a mass killing spree.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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William and Catherine all smiles in Valentine's Day photograph

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William and Catherine all smiles in Valentine's Day photograph
The previously unseen photo was shared with the caption "Happy Valentine's Day" along with a heart emoji.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Drone pilot fined for flying device over major fire

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Man fined after flying drone near Norwich Airport and over fire
Christopher McEwan is told to pay £2,910 at Norwich Magistrates' Court after admitting 16 offences.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party

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Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe launches new political party
Restore Britain is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Small promenade sinkhole has vast void underneath

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Small sinkhole on Hunstanton promenade has vast void underneath
Ground penetrating radar surveys are carried out at the seafront to see just how big the void is.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Flooding caused by poor maintenance, says alliance

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Flooding caused by poor maintenance, says Norfolk flood alliance
A water management director says when the road floods motorists are sent on long diversions.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Power station trains new generation of apprentices

#Norfolk

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Great Yarmouth power station trains new generation of apprentices
One apprentice says he has been given opportunities he never thought would be possible.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Ambulance boss says staff bullying still an issue

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East of England Ambulance boss says bullying still an issue
Chief executive Neill Moloney says workplace culture is one the biggest challenges at the trust.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Woman denies series of attempted explosions

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Woman charged over series of attempted explosions in Norfolk
Martha Goddard is accused of targeting a McDonald's, two Starbucks and a transmission mast.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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What makes pothole repairs fail so often?

#Norfolk

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Potholes: How much do fixes cost - and why do they fail?
Your questions on potholes are answered by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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East of England news quiz of the week

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East of England news quiz 14 February
From a quirky race to historic buildings on TV, how many questions can you get right?
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Ice warning issued across East of England

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Ice weather warning issued across East of England
The Met Office has issued a 17-hour ice warning for the area and warns of "difficult travel conditions".
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Student flats approved despite university warning

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Norwich student flats approved despite university warning
The University of East Anglia argues hundreds of rooms in the former Debenhams are not needed.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Former hotel entertainer who plotted deadly gun attack

#Norfolk

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
The former hotel entertainer who plotted deadly gun attack
Walid Saadaoui, who used to arrange holiday dance shows and quizzes, plotted a mass killing spree.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Parkrun cancelled as mark of respect after death

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North Walsham Parkrun cancelled as mark of respect for girl who died
A Parkrun event will not go ahead after police were called to the death of a girl in her late teens.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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'End of an era' as library leaves 120-year home

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Library leaves Carnegie Building in King's Lynn after 121 years
The historic building has been sold and a new modern library will open in the town centre in March.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Man fined after flying drone near an airport

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Man fined after flying drone near Norwich Airport and over fire
Christopher McEwan is fined £2,910 at Norwich Magistrates' Court after admitting 16 offences.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM