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Sue ColemanSuccessful Norfolk pubs hit by new business rates

The region's pub industry received a fresh “nail in the coffin” after it emerged that scores of landlords were facing huge business rate hikes.

Firefighters extinguishing the fire at the Old Post Office on the A47 at North Burlingham.North Burlingham fire causes traffic chaos

Firefighters are fighting a large blaze at a thatched house in North Burlingham. The fire started at around 11am and seven crews are on scene with another three on the way.

Rooks at a roost in Buckenham, taken by Wildlife Photographer David Tipling.Norfolk rooks create spooky scene

This sinister sight of thousands of birds lining the wires overhead will instantly conjure up images from the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller.

Graham Cook.Pub landlord ordered to pay £3,527 after admitting fly-tipping

A Norfolk pub landlord was today ordered to pay £3,527 in fines, compensation and costs by magistrates after admitting two offences of fly-tipping rubbish in two fields.

Air ambulance called after woman hits power lines in Sedgeford

Emergency services were called to Sedgeford after a 62-year-old woman driver hit power lines on the Docking Road this morning. This afternoon an air ambulance, police and fire crews were still on the B1454 Docking Road where the car came off the road and rolled at around 11.

Sue ColemanSuccessful Norfolk pubs hit by new business rates

The region's pub industry received a fresh “nail in the coffin” after it emerged that scores of landlords were facing huge business rate hikes.

New facilities for Waveney village

A newly-opened building at the heart of Suffolk's largest village is offering new services for the community.

Great Yarmouth street closures planned

Parts of Great Yarmouth's King Street are to be closed off from next week as work gathers pace to regenerate the St George's Chapel area of town. From Monday until Friday, King Street from the junction of Yarmouth Way to Row 120 will be closed day and night for drainage, kerbing, resurfacing and pedestrian crossing work.

Troubled parish council loses another chairman

A troubled parish council has lost another chairman as it continues its long-running battle with a persistent complainer.

Boost in bid to keep Southwold toilet block open

A seaside resort's bid to keep a public toilet block open has received a boost after it emerged the building was poised to handed back to the town council.

Norwich bands event cancelled

An event in Norwich organised to showcase the talents of young bands has been cancelled - because not enough musicians signed up to take part.

New look children's ward opened at James Paget University Hosptial.

The children's ward at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston was officially re-opened by hospital chairman John Hemming yesterday following a major revamp.

Council tax freeze proposed for South Norfolk

Householders in south Norfolk are set to face a freeze in their council tax bills this year, despite warnings that a district council should be saving for a rainy day.

A charity which campaigns for pedestrian safety has backed proposals for a footpath across a busy bridge in north Norfolk.Charity backs plans for footpath across north Norfolk bridge

A charity which campaigns for pedestrian safety has backed proposals for a footpath across a busy bridge in north Norfolk.

Norfolk estate sold for £6.5m

A Norfolk estate was sold yesterday for about £6.5m to a wealthy wildfowl and wetland bird enthusiast.

University admissions soar as funding concerns continue

So much for the empty nest. Parents may be looking forward to getting their house back when their big kids fly to university. But, as education correspondent STEVE DOWNES reports, a rush for places and a government funding squeeze mean many will need their bedrooms for a while yet.

Man caused crash after falling asleep at the wheel

A man who fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into two cars was warned by Thetford magistrates that his actions could have had much more serious consequences.

Delia Smith remembers her 'let's be havin' you' plea

Delia Smith last night remembered her legendary 'let's be havin' you' half-time rallying call at Carrow Road.

Regional fire control centres 'could be scrapped'

A controversial scheme to build new fire control centres, which is already years behind schedule and hundreds of millions of pounds over the original budget, may have to be scrapped, MPs were told yesterday.

Two Norfolk fashion stores face uncertain future

The future of two Norfolk high street fashion chain stores was in the balance last night after discount retailer Ethel Austin went in administration.

Michael CarrollNorfolk Lotto winner Michael Carroll blows his £10m fortune

The man who styled himself the King of Chavs when he won £9.7m on the lottery is back on the dole after blowing the lot, his agent confirmed last night.

Fire at house while owner on holiday

Fifty firefighters tackled a blaze in the roof of a south Norfolk house whilst its owner was on holiday.

Downham crash teen to tread the board

An aspiring Norfolk actor who spent more than a week in a coma following a horrific car crash will celebrate his recovery in the best possible way tonight - by treading the boards once more.

Wi-fi access on Norwich to London trains

Rail passengers travelling between Norwich and London will at last have access to Wi-Fi connections on their trains after a £546,000 deal was struck to provide it.

Ministers have today pledged up to £16m to build an eco-town at Rackheath, near NorwichGovernment pledges up to £16m for Rackheath eco-town

The government today gave the green light to a pioneering eco-town scheme on the edge of Norwich with a pledge of up to nearly £16m for the project.

Pensioner rushed to hospital with serious injuries

A pensioner who was hit by a car after he stepped off a bus has been rushed to hospital.

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