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Shaun Ward loved the outdoors

Norfolk Coroner's Court

'Sweet-natured' carer found drowned following tragic foraging mix-up

The field where the homes would be built on land off Barton Way in Ormesby St Margaret

The field where the homes would be built on land off Barton Way in Ormesby St Margaret

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Villagers face anxious wait as decision looms for homes met with 400 objections

How the Mile Cross depot redevelopment in Norwich could look

How the Mile Cross depot redevelopment in Norwich could look

Norwich City Council

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Work to begin on long-awaited housing development in spring

County councillors Brian Watkins and Andrew Jamieson are concerned the budget gap at County Hall is growing

County councillors Brian Watkins and Andrew Jamieson are concerned the budget gap at County Hall is growing

Local government

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Council says measures from Rachel Reeves budget mean it will need to make deeper cuts

The former social club in Paradise Road, Downham Market

The former social club in Paradise Road, Downham Market

Plans lodged to turn social club into pharmacy in Norfolk's 'gingerbread town'

The curtain raiser during the Autumn Nations Series Match between England and South Africa at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on 16 November 2024. Photo: Frankie OKeeffe/PPAUK

The curtain raiser during the Autumn Nations Series Match between England and South Africa at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on 16 November 2024. Photo: Frankie OKeeffe/PPAUK

Norfolk youngsters play on hallowed turf at home of English rugby

Potters Resorts in Hopton-on-Sea

Potters Resorts in Hopton-on-Sea

Norfolk Coroner's Court

Holidaymaker dies after falling at Norfolk hotel on bowling trip

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Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Christmas Circus and Water Spectacular. Photo: David Street at Streetview for Hippodrome Circus Great Yarmouth.

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Christmas Circus and Water Spectacular. Photo: David Street at Streetview for Hippodrome Circus Great Yarmouth.

Christmas shows and pantos in Norfolk in 2024

Officers in Norfolk made six arrests during a knife crackdown

Officers in Norfolk made six arrests during a knife crackdown

Six people arrested during knife crackdown in Norfolk

Paul Starling as Scrooge and Brandon Starling as Tiny Tim at a previous Loddon Victorian Evening

Paul Starling as Scrooge and Brandon Starling as Tiny Tim at a previous Loddon Victorian Evening

Two towns are gearing up for Christmas with a Victorian twist

Work has officially started on Mulberry Park in West Caister

Work has officially started on Mulberry Park in West Caister

Planning and development

Work starts on 173 new homes in seaside village

Old and new: Great Yarmouth's decommissioning yard with jackets from southern North Sea gas platforms to be dismantled and disposed of alongside offshore wind farm towers to be installed off the East coast

Old and new: Great Yarmouth's decommissioning yard with jackets from southern North Sea gas platforms to be dismantled and disposed of alongside offshore wind farm towers to be installed off the East coast

Why the East MUST win lucrative North Sea decommissioning contracts over Holland

Councillors at City Hall have voted in favour of giving themselves a pay rise

Councillors at City Hall have voted in favour of giving themselves a pay rise

Norwich City Council

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Councillors vote to give themselves pay rise despite financial turmoil

Preparations are well underway for the Norwich Theatre panto

Preparations are well underway for the Norwich Theatre panto

Time to board the panto express - oh yes it is!

Cocina Mia, which sells authentic Chilean food in Norwich Market, is up for sale

Cocina Mia, which sells authentic Chilean food in Norwich Market, is up for sale

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Food stall on Norwich Market for nearly a decade put up for sale

There could be a time capsule from the 70s, buried somewhere on the grounds of the former Marsh building, Victoria House, which is currently being demolished

There could be a time capsule from the 70s, buried somewhere on the grounds of the former Marsh building, Victoria House, which is currently being demolished

Mystery of time capsule buried under city centre landmark

Security guards have been seen patrolling staff routes from their car parks to their offices in Surrey Street as part of its Safer Community Security Officers program

Security guards have been seen patrolling staff routes from their car parks to their offices in Surrey Street as part of its Safer Community Security Officers program

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Why are security guards patrolling outside the Aviva buildings?

Wellbeing award winner Old Golfhouse

Wellbeing award winner Old Golfhouse

Thetford vets win award for prioritising staff wellbeing

Ruby Goodchild has always been fascinated by all things construction and homes

Ruby Goodchild has always been fascinated by all things construction and homes

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School's support helps pupil secure dream job

Concern for hedgehogs across Norfolk as influx continues

Concern for hedgehogs across Norfolk as influx continues

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Concern for hedgehogs as RSPCA face 'busiest season'

Springwood hosts Maths Symposium for high-achieving students

Springwood hosts Maths Symposium for high-achieving students

Maths whizzes gather for day of talks and challenges at symposium

UEA has announced nearly 200 full-time jobs will be cut amid ongoing financial turmoil

UEA has announced nearly 200 full-time jobs will be cut amid ongoing financial turmoil

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UEA to cut 170 full-time jobs amid financial turmoil

General View of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital at Colney

General View of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital at Colney

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Norfolk hospital faces action over 'racist and misogynistic' culture

A flood warning has been issued for the River Thurne and Hickling Broad

A flood warning has been issued for the River Thurne and Hickling Broad

Environment Agency

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Flood warning issued for Norfolk Broads

Siblings Ercan and Tuvana behind the counter at Ocean Bites Fish and Chips

Siblings Ercan and Tuvana behind the counter at Ocean Bites Fish and Chips

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City chippy reopens under new management after major revamp

The crash happened on the A47 in King's Lynn

The crash happened on the A47 in King's Lynn

Victim of fatal crash on A47 identified

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash in King's Lynn

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash in King's Lynn

Passenger injured after van and car crash on busy road

A man has been arrested after an incident in Thorpe Market

A man has been arrested after an incident in Thorpe Market

Man arrested after incident near north Norfolk farm shop

Wensum Park in Norwich

Wensum Park in Norwich

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Knifeman arrested after police hunt in city park

The name of a new fish bar in Hethersett has sparked confusion

The name of a new fish bar in Hethersett has sparked confusion

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Rumble of the Rumbles - New chippy sparks name confusion

Charlotte McDonald

Charlotte McDonald

Woman found dead in flat is named

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Work to begin on long-awaited housing development in spring

Villagers face anxious wait as decision looms for homes met with 400 objections

Thousands of farmers take rousing tax protest to streets of London

Bishop of Norwich 'deeply concerned' over farming inheritance tax changes

Salmon and booze thief sent to prison over £1.5k shoplifting spree

Donna-Louise Bishop

Holidaymaker dies after falling at Norfolk hotel on bowling trip

Man admits cannabis production after police raid at home near Norwich

Norwich City FC

Ben Chrisene has found starts hard to come by at Norwich City

Ben Chrisene has found starts hard to come by at Norwich City

City boss explains Chrisene's lack of starts

Tony Springett started for Norwich City's U21s in their Premier League Cup defeat to Exeter on Wednesday night.

Tony Springett started for Norwich City's U21s in their Premier League Cup defeat to Exeter on Wednesday night.

City take Port Vale midfielder on trial in U21s Exeter defeat

Lucien Mahovo has been involved in Norwich City matchday squads.

Lucien Mahovo has been involved in Norwich City matchday squads.

Will Grant: Mahovo on the rise at City

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Ben Chrisene has found starts hard to come by at Norwich City

City boss explains Chrisene's lack of starts

Tony Springett started for Norwich City's U21s in their Premier League Cup defeat to Exeter on Wednesday night.

Tony Springett started for Norwich City's U21s in their Premier League Cup defeat to Exeter on Wednesday night.

City take Port Vale midfielder on trial in U21s Exeter defeat

Lucien Mahovo has been involved in Norwich City matchday squads.

Lucien Mahovo has been involved in Norwich City matchday squads.

Will Grant: Mahovo on the rise at City

Could Onel Hernndez prove City's lucky charm at the weekend?

Could Onel Hernndez prove City's lucky charm at the weekend?

David Hannant: Searching for a hoodoo to cancel out City's bird-based flap

Have Norwich City's defensive problems been overlooked because of injuries in attacking areas?

Have Norwich City's defensive problems been overlooked because of injuries in attacking areas?

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Are Canaries' defensive woes being overlooked?

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Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Christmas Circus and Water Spectacular. Photo: David Street at Streetview for Hippodrome Circus Great Yarmouth.

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Christmas Circus and Water Spectacular. Photo: David Street at Streetview for Hippodrome Circus Great Yarmouth.

Christmas shows and pantos in Norfolk in 2024

Concern for hedgehogs across Norfolk as influx continues

Concern for hedgehogs across Norfolk as influx continues

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Concern for hedgehogs as RSPCA face 'busiest season'

The Holt Sunday Christmas Market is taking place next month

The Holt Sunday Christmas Market is taking place next month

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Norfolk market town named one of top places to visit this Christmas

Rusty Krab owners Joe and Lisa Melton at The Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Rusty Krab owners Joe and Lisa Melton at The Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Norfolk rum shop and bar wins major award

Norfolk charity helping the homeless receives award from the King

Norfolk charity helping the homeless receives award from the King

Norfolk charity receives King's Award for Voluntary Service

Socius - run by Natalie Stuhler and Dan Lawrence - has previously been awarded a Michelin Plate for its food and wine experience

Socius - run by Natalie Stuhler and Dan Lawrence - has previously been awarded a Michelin Plate for its food and wine experience

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Two Norfolk roast dinners named among best in UK

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Property

The property in Briston, near Holt, is for sale at offers in excess of £800,000

The property in Briston, near Holt, is for sale at offers in excess of £800,000

Property of the week

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Character cottage with adjoining nursery business for sale at offers over £800k

Red Hall Farm is for sale at a guide price of £1.8 million

Red Hall Farm is for sale at a guide price of £1.8 million

Property of the week

Seven-bedroom country house near Norwich for sale at £1.8 million

One of Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Norfolk developments, Wayland Fields

One of Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Norfolk developments, Wayland Fields

Start planning now to secure a new home for 2025

The property in North Walsham is up for sale at a guide price of £500,000

The property in North Walsham is up for sale at a guide price of £500,000

Detached bungalow with annexe in North Walsham for sale at £500,000 guide

A farmhouse in Stanhoe is being sold by Sowerbys for £2.35m

A farmhouse in Stanhoe is being sold by Sowerbys for £2.35m

See inside £2.35m farmhouse tucked away in the north Norfolk countryside

The Meadows in Tharston is available for offers in the region of £550,000

The Meadows in Tharston is available for offers in the region of £550,000

Grade II listed cottage in Tharston for sale at £550,000

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Old and new: Great Yarmouth's decommissioning yard with jackets from southern North Sea gas platforms to be dismantled and disposed of alongside offshore wind farm towers to be installed off the East coast

Why the East MUST win lucrative North Sea decommissioning contracts over Holland

Work has officially started on Mulberry Park in West Caister

Planning and development

Work starts on 173 new homes in seaside village

There could be a time capsule from the 70s, buried somewhere on the grounds of the former Marsh building, Victoria House, which is currently being demolished

Mystery of time capsule buried under city centre landmark

National News

The then deputy prime minister John Prescott threw a punch at a protester (David Kendall/PA)

The then deputy prime minister John Prescott threw a punch at a protester (David Kendall/PA)

Tony Blair recalls famous incident in which John Prescott hit a protester

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis (Yui Mok/PA)

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis (Yui Mok/PA)

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Pothole compensation claims double in a year

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 (PA)

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 (PA)

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Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

The Charity Commission has published its report into the Captain Tom Foundation (Jacob King/PA)

The Charity Commission has published its report into the Captain Tom Foundation (Jacob King/PA)

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Ingram-Moores ‘made more than £1m from family link to Captain Tom Foundation’

John Prescott (Martin Rickett/PA)

John Prescott (Martin Rickett/PA)

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John Prescott: The political bruiser who helped build New Labour

The Google building seen in New York City (AP/Seth Wenig)

The Google building seen in New York City (AP/Seth Wenig)

US regulators seek to break up Google and force Chrome sale

Foreign tourists have a drink at a night club at Nana Backpack hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos (AP/Anupam Nath)

Foreign tourists have a drink at a night club at Nana Backpack hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos (AP/Anupam Nath)

American and Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident

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