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Update: A1067 Norwich Road cleared following two-vehicle crash this morning
The A1067 Norwich Road was partially blocked near Little Ryburgh this morning.
Joint Core Strategy hearing could hold the key to Norwich’s growth ambitions
On the eve of a pivotal public hearing governing where thousands of homes could be built around the fringe of Norwich, campaigners are attacking the growth targets and policies which could shape the city’s future. Rural affairs correspondent CHRIS HILL reports, in the first part of a week-long series.
Three arrests after brawl at Sikh temple in Norwich
A service at a Sikh temple in Norwich spiralled out of control when police were called to break up a brawl.
Picture update: Overstrand man jailed for one of largest hauls of indecent child images in Norfolk. Offences committed in North Walsham area
A 69-year-old north Norfolk man has been sentenced to eight months in prison after police found more than 5,600 indecent images and movies of children - one of the largest discoveries in Norfolk - on his laptop.
Police launch probe after motorist tweets she knocked cyclist off bike in Norwich
Police in Norwich have launched an investigation after a woman claimed in a tweet she had knocked a cyclist off their bike.
Causes for cheers as much-loved brewery name returns after a gap of 45 years
It has crossed an open sea and covered many miles on its return journey, and after a near half-century break, the Lacons’ falcon is coming back to land in its home county. Lucy clapham reports.
- Photo gallery: Families going green at Salhouse Broad’s Broads festival finale
- “It frightened the life out of me” Norwich pensioner tells of terrifying knife attack
- GALLERY: Fire crews cut roof and doors off car to free injured driver
- Costessey Library marks 50th birthday
- South Walsham landowner in battle over broad
- Walberswick bridge is named in tribute to village stalwart
- Tributes to campaigner and Norwich City Powerchair FC stalwart Ben Parkin
- American theatre company brings epic show about biography to Norwich stage
- Police appeal for help to find missing Norwich woman
- Friends group collects 15 bags of litter from start of Marriott’s Way
- Dog owner’s gratitude after lost dog walks from Sprowston to Acle
- Peregrine falcon chicks nesting at Norwich Cathedral begin to explore their new world
- Watchdog to keep a close eye on health services in Norfolk
- Photo gallery: Pink ladies don their running shoes for Race for Life
- A rallying call to back the BID
- Firefighters battle blaze in barn containing chemicals at Rockland St Peter
- Teenager charged with three burglaries in Ashby and Lowestoft
- Review: Baby Disco Dance Hall
- Driver rescued after Ford Focus crashes into Norfolk river
- Aerobathon at Holt raises cash for Alzheimer’s charity
- Green Party offer to break Norfolk County Council deadlock by changing decision-making system rejected by Conservatives
- Rallying call for north Norfolk’s green schemes
- Crowds will flock to Bircham Windmill for sheep racing
- Photo gallery: Thousands pull together to fight cancer at Race for Life
- Three people arrested after attempted raid at Lowestoft garage
- Norfolk turkey giant Bernard Matthews in talks to sell stake in business
- Man makes history by completing charity rowing challenge in Wells
- Picture gallery: Wild About the Wensum at Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens
- Runners battle through the heat in the North Norfolk Marathon, Half-marathon and Mini-Marathon
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Causes for cheers as much-loved brewery name returns after a gap of 45 years
It has crossed an open sea and covered many miles on its return journey, and after a near half-century break, the Lacons’ falcon is coming back to land in its home county. Lucy clapham reports.
- Profits up for Watton-based Cranswick
- A rallying call to back the BID
- Norfolk turkey giant Bernard Matthews in talks to sell stake in business
- Beet varieties deliver yield and sugar content growth
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Three arrests after brawl at Sikh temple in Norwich
A service at a Sikh temple in Norwich spiralled out of control when police were called to break up a brawl.
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RAF Marham to open new heritage centre
RAF Marham’s glorious history will be put on show in a new heritage centre next to the base.
It will commemorate past and current squadrons, along with the thousands who have served in its squadrons from the first world war to the current deployment in Afghanistan.
- Picture gallery: RAF Marham heroes honoured by town
- Thousands expected at parade in Downham Market to welcome back Squadron
- RAF Marham to be the base for the next generation of fast jet strike aircraft
- Courageous Royal Anglian soldier is awarded Military Cross
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Picture update: Overstrand man jailed for one of largest hauls of indecent child images in Norfolk. Offences committed in North Walsham area
A 69-year-old north Norfolk man has been sentenced to eight months in prison after police found more than 5,600 indecent images and movies of children - one of the largest discoveries in Norfolk - on his laptop.
- Police launch probe after motorist tweets she knocked cyclist off bike in Norwich
- “It frightened the life out of me” Norwich pensioner tells of terrifying knife attack
- Three arrests after brawl at Sikh temple in Norwich
- Teenager charged with three burglaries in Ashby and Lowestoft
- Three people arrested after attempted raid at Lowestoft garage
- Police appeal for help to find missing Norwich woman
- Asda in Wisbech must play its part in tackling the town’s drink-related crime wave
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UKIP target Great Yarmouth in general election
UKIP has thrown down the gauntlet in Great Yarmouth and vowed to build on its county council triumphs by winning the parliamentary seat there.
- Green Party offer to break Norfolk County Council deadlock by changing decision-making system rejected by Conservatives
- Fresh hope for development of Pinebanks site in Thorpe St Andrew
- Cromer, Felbrigg, Aylmerton and Runton join forces over ‘danger’ road
- “Never mind Ricky van Wolfswinkel at Norwich City, this is Rip van Winkel.” - Ian Gibson warns that this is no time for Norfolk County Council to be sleeping
- Lib Dem defector says: ‘Judge me by my actions’
- End this stalemate before businesses suffer - warning over limbo at Norfolk County Council
- Cromer councillors oppose flats scheme for older people
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Watchdog to keep a close eye on health services in Norfolk
The head of the new health watchdog for Norfolk has called on the under-performing East of England Ambulance Service to be given time to turnaround its fortunes.
- Medal winning cyclist launches charity ride for Norfolk hospital appeal
- Photo gallery: Thousands pull together to fight cancer at Race for Life
- Did saving a West Brom fan’s life save Norwich City’s season?
- Dereham pupil diagnosed with meningitis
- Dakar Rally success for wounded ex-soldiers inspires Norfolk conference on post-combat care
- Health centre work starts at Reydon
- Health services in Lowestoft could face a major overhaul
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Costessey Library marks 50th birthday
Costessey Library staff will be rolling back the years tomorrow when they celebrate the building’s 50th birthday.
- Pupils to be given day off school again for Royal Norfolk Show
- Lowestoft school celebrates strong links with India
- Stalemate over plans for new free school in Norwich
- Majority of parents believe children are getting a good or better education
- Ofsted got it right – but director will not resign
- Norfolk student returns from stint in America after learning more about horticulture
- Photo gallery and Mustard video: New Ormiston Victory Academy building takes shape
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Joint Core Strategy hearing could hold the key to Norwich’s growth ambitions
On the eve of a pivotal public hearing governing where thousands of homes could be built around the fringe of Norwich, campaigners are attacking the growth targets and policies which could shape the city’s future. Rural affairs correspondent CHRIS HILL reports, in the first part of a week-long series.
- South Walsham landowner in battle over broad
- Rallying call for north Norfolk’s green schemes
- Friends group collects 15 bags of litter from start of Marriott’s Way
- National Trust’s new regional director hopes to preserve the East’s treasured heritage
- Photo gallery: Bishop’s Garden a ‘gift that deserves to be enjoyed’ in Norwich
- Broads festival ends with green boat show at Salhouse
- Bishop’s Garden a ‘gift that deserves to be enjoyed’ in Norwich
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