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Man stabbed and hit with crowbar in violent attack
Five people were arrested after a man in his 30s was stabbed and hit with a crowbar in a violent attack. The assault happened in the Yaxleys Lane area of Aylsham at around 9pm on Wednesday when the group of men and women became involved in an
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Several boats destroyed after large fire breaks out on Norfolk Broads
A large fire broke out at a marina on the Norfolk Broads destroying several boats. Thick plumes of black smoke were seen in Chedgrave and Loddon after a fire engulfed boats on the water between Loddon Marina and Pyes Mill Picnic Area. At
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Trial date set for two companies charged over deaths at Norfolk factory
Two companies charged with the deaths of two men at a Norfolk chicken factory may not face trial for a year and a half. Banham Poultry Limited, which went into administration in October 2018, and Air Products PLC have both been charged with two
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Norfolk's recycling centres to go part-time as cost-cutting measure
Recycling centres across Norfolk are to go 'part-time' after County Hall agreed to shut all of the facilities one day a week. The Conservative-controlled Norfolk County Council cabinet members voted to approve the move this week in a bid to save
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Norfolk lake named one of UK's best spots for wild swimming
A Norfolk lake has been named one of the 20 best places to go wild swimming. Fritton Lake, which sits close to the Suffolk border, was included in the ranking by The Telegraph. The article said: "Swims here are exclusive to cabin owners, members
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Flames spread after arson attack in seaside town
Police are investigating an arson attack in a seaside town. Emergency services were called to the incident in Dunwich Way in Lowestoft at 10.40pm on June 16. A car was set on fire in the housing estate and the flames were seen to spread to
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Jury sent out to consider verdicts in 'disrespect' stab murder trial
A jury has been sent out to consider verdicts in the case of a 22-year-old man accused of murdering another man who was stabbed in broad daylight. The jury of seven men and five women have started deliberations in the trial of Junior Suleimane
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Award-winning venue marks start of 'new chapter' with cocktail menu rollout
A family-run bar and restaurant is marking the start of "an exciting new chapter" with the launch of a new cocktail menu. The Warehouse in Setchey is now offering a velvety espresso martini and a zesty gin fizz which are both mixed with locally
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Shake-up at major music festival as dancefloor 'remains underwater'
One of the stages at a major Norfolk festival will not open in 2024 after an "exceptionally wet year". Houghton Festival returns to the grounds of Houghton Hall, near Fakenham, from August 8 to 11. The four-day event is directed and curated
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5 changes happening in Norfolk this August
From a new maize maze for the summer to a viral dessert shop closing - here are five changes happening to businesses in Norfolk in August. 1) Walsingham Farm Shop closes its market stall Walsingham Farm Shop on the market (Image: Archant)
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Development plans for Norfolk village refused as design is 'visually unattractive'
Plans to build homes in a builder's yard have been refused after concerns that plans for the development were "visually unattractive". The applicant, Mr J Colclough, hoped to develop three homes on the land to the east of Manships Farm Cottage
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Councillors come under attack from public gallery during stormy meeting
Cries of "shame on you" could be heard from the public gallery at County Hall today following a controversial decision to make cuts to disability services. Norfolk County Council (NCC) cabinet members voted to reduce the amount of financial support
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Another Norfolk-based insurance firm acquired by Alan Boswell Group
Norfolk-based insurance brokers Alan Boswell Group has acquired another local firm. Priory Insurance Brokers, based in Wymondham, has joined the financial services group, which employs 420 staff and is one of the largest independent insurance
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Pole dance studio evicted after sight of women in 'bras and thongs' causes outrage
A pole dance school on the ground floor of a home has been evicted from a tiny Norfolk village after locals complained about seeing women in 'thongs and bras' through the windows. High Voltage Pole, run by teacher Danica Painter, had been offering
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Norfolk pub's new Breakfast Club gets 'overwhelming feedback'
A Norfolk pub is making its new Breakfast Club more frequent after 'overwhelming feedback' from customers. The Gamekeeper in Old Buckenham, near Attleborough, was taken on by Paul Murfitt in 2022 and Franck Elizondo was appointed head chef earlier
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Director of council which went bankrupt appointed to £160k County Hall job
A director from a council that effectively declared bankruptcy less than two years ago has been appointed to a top job at County Hall. Ian Wake, current executive director of adult and health at Thurrock Council in Essex, has been appointed to
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Boaters warned of navigable changes at Breydon Water
Boaters have been warned of navigable changes on Breydon Water. The Broads Authority has issued a map showing changes it has made to the Channel Markers on Breydon Water at Great Yarmouth. Some markers have been removed, including the cardinal
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More deaths could happen unless action taken at 'danger' ford, coroner reports
More deaths could happen unless improvements are made at a ford which claimed the life of a motorist whose car was swept away by the river, a coroner has reported. Samantha Goward issued a Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) report to Norfolk County
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Fines for unauthorised school absences reach record high in Norfolk
Record numbers of parents in Norfolk are being fined for taking their children out of school during term time, with the total exceeding 10,000 a year for the first time. The number is 30pc higher than the previous year and suggests that more and
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Woman in 'serious condition' as air ambulance attends overnight fire
A woman has been left in a serious condition after a fire broke out overnight. The blaze broke out at a home in Priory Road in Bacton, near North Walsham, at about 2.40am on Monday. The fire, which raged on for more than an hour and a half
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Chart-topping group headlining festival in Norfolk town this weekend
A chart-topping pop band are heading to Norfolk this weekend as a festival headliner. Reepham Festival has been rebranded as RFestival 24 this year and the event will take place in the town on August 10 and 11. It will be in Rookery Meadow
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'Exhausted' deer trapped in mud on Norfolk Broads
A team embarked on an operation to save a deer in need of urgent help on the Norfolk Broads. The Chinese water deer got into trouble while trying to cross a river near Reedham. The mud and silt lining the river had built up around the deer
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Lucy Lavers leads the way at town's record-breaking maritime fest
Lucy led the way as a record number of historic boats set sail for a flotilla. Thousands gathered around the harbour for the Wells Maritime Festival on Saturday. The flotilla before it set off around the harbour at Wells (Image: Chris Bishop
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Last month's death notices: Colman's finance director and retired head teacher
The Eastern Daily Press published 183 death notices last month including those of a retired head teacher and the former finance director of Colman's. Every week, the EDP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved
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Takeaway with alcohol licence bid in Norfolk's 'poshest village' withdrawn amid row
A bid for an upmarket fish takeaway that would serve alcohol in Norfolk's 'poshest village' looks to be dead in the water after the application was withdrawn amid uproar among locals. The owner of Gurneys Fish Shop in Burnham Market, Mungo Gurney
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Warning after algea found at popular beauty spot
People are being warned after blue-green algea has been found at a popular nature reserve. Thetford Forest is warning people and dog owners after the discovery was made at Lynford Water. A spokesman for the nature reserve said bacteria and
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Owner of popular seaside café opens second venue in town
The owner of a popular seaside café has opened a new coffee shop nearby. Robbie Kirtley, owner of the Rocket House Café on Cromer seafront, has now launched his second venue - the Rocket House Coffee Shop - in the centre of town. The Rocket
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Time to face up to the dangers of dehydration - and do something about it
It’s hot as I write this, and though generally I’m reluctant to mention the weather because it invariably changes before the column appears in print, I’ve decided to risk it because I want to raise concerns about hydration. In any event, this topic
