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Driver arrested for drug driving during police crackdown in seaside town

Great Yarmouth police arrest a driver on suspicion of drug driving and class B drug possession during an anti-social behaviour crackdown.

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Man who stole mother’s car turned off headlights during 80mph police chase

Karl Wiggin drove at speeds at almost three times the 30mph as he tried to flee from police in West Winch.

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Reform leaders vow to fight revival of Norfolk council abolition plans

Reform leaders say they will fight any government attempt to revive plans to abolish Norfolk's councils.

The government is reported to be considering reviving plans to abolish Norfolk's councils and replace them with new ones. Reform leaders have pledged to oppose any such attempt.

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East of England drivers among most dangerous in country

New data shows drivers in the East of England are among the most dangerous in the country.

New data has revealed that drivers in the East of England are among the most dangerous in the country.

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Anger over HMO plans for Art Deco office block despite calls to curb town's numbers

Plans to turn a former King's Lynn insurance office into three flats have been approved despite claims it would create "an HMO by any other name".

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Fairground at award-winning family attraction closes after blaze in control room

Thursford Adventure Play Fair, near Fakenham, is currently closed after a fire caused severe damage to toilets and electrical systems.

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Cromer Boxing Day Dip future uncertain as council steps back

Cromer's Boxing Day Dip, a decades-old tradition, needs a new organiser after the council stopped running it.

The Cromer Boxing Day Dip, which draws thousands of swimmers and spectators annually, is at risk after the council decided not to continue organising it. The mayor is seeking a new organiser to save the tradition.

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Man accused of fighting in violent brawl outside Norwich shopping centre

A 20-year-old man is accused of fighting in a brawl outside a Norwich shopping centre.

Amal Hotak is accused of involvement in fighting between a group of youths outside Chantry Place in Norwich. No further details about the incident are provided.

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Cult actor surprises fans by singing Parklife with Norfolk band

Phil Daniels surprised fans by singing Blur’s Parklife with the Counterfeit Brits at Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth, before a Gorleston appearance.

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Shoplifter jailed after targeting Tesco Express store three times in a week

A shoplifter has been jailed after targeting a Tesco Express in Wisbech three times in less than a week.

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Town in Norfolk named among Britain’s benefit hotspots

Great Yarmouth has been named among Britain’s top benefit dependency hotspots.

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Biker, 21, dies after crash involving lorry and van outside dairy

A man in his 20s has died after a three-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, HGV and van on Flixton Road, Bungay.

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Person in hospital after crash and vehicle fire closes A47

The A47 southbound at Rackhams Corner in Corton is currently closed due to a collision and vehicle fire.

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Reports of fight involving knife sparks large police response

Officers were called to reports of teenagers fighting on Connaught Road in Attleborough, with a knife reportedly involved.

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Five-year-old caught riding illegally modified motocross bike alone on public roads

A petrol-powered motocross bike ridden by a five-year-old on public roads has been seized by police in Norfolk.

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Armultra wins first offshore wind inspection contract and acquires fabrication firm

Engineering firm Armultra is building momentum in the offshore wind sector after securing its first inspection contract with RWE.

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Protected reptile discovery forces homes plan rethink as house is scrapped

Wortwell housing plans, between Bungay and Harleston, were cut after protected slow worms were found, creating a dedicated reptile habitat on site.

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Norfolk chef Richard Bainbridge wins Outstanding Achievement Award

Norfolk chef Richard Bainbridge of Benedicts in Norwich wins the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Norfolk and Suffolk Magazine Food & Drink Awards 2026.

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Teen told to 'slow down' before 90mph double fatal river crash, inquest told

Wisbech teenager Declan Berry drowned after his car hit a pothole at 90mph and plunged into the River Nene, an inquest heard. Sixteen-year-old Eden Bunn also died.

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Seal pup suffers 'dreadful wound' after getting stuck in 4kg of netting

A young seal pup, named Doughnut, is now in the care of the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre having suffering serious injuries in Horsey.

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Body of woman in her 20s found in Norfolk woodland

The body of a woman in her 20s was discovered in Lion Wood, Thorpe St Andrew.

The body of a woman in her 20s was found in Lion Wood, Thorpe St Andrew, on Friday 18 September. No further details about the discovery have been released.

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Man spared jail for attack on partner during domestic incident

A man was spared jail after throwing his partner to the floor and kicking her in the abdomen while their young child was in the house.

A man threw his partner to the floor and kicked her in the abdomen while their young child was present in the house. He was spared a custodial sentence, with the court describing his actions as 'shameless'.

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Police search for 22-year-old wanted on prison recall

Police are searching for a 22-year-old man with links to Dereham and Norwich who is wanted on recall to prison.

Police are searching for a 22-year-old man with links to Dereham and Norwich who is wanted on recall to prison.

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Historic pub warns customers of £50 scam ahead of its first Christmas market

The George Hotel in Dereham has issued a warning about scammers targeting stallholders ahead of its Christmas Mini Market.

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Festive market with 50 traders returning for second year

A festive edition of Mabel Bakery's makers' market will return to Downham Market this winter.

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Collapsing sinkhole forces Grove Avenue closure near school

Grove Avenue in New Costessey has closed due to a continuing sinkhole collapse.

Grove Avenue in New Costessey has been forced to close because of a sinkhole that continues to collapse. The road is near a primary school.

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Busy bridge to close for three nights this week for works

The public is advised that the Gull Wing bridge in Lowestoft will be closed overnight for three nights this week for maintenance works.

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Town centre shop closed down due to illegal activity fears

A shop at the centre of ongoing illegal activity has been shut down following a joint investigation in Suffolk.

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Tributes to former town greengrocer described as 'huge character' in community

Tributes have been paid to a former Fakenham greengrocer described as "a huge character" in the community.

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Council explores using park and ride to tackle airport fly-parking

Norwich council is exploring whether to repurpose the Airport Park and Ride site to address fly-parking near Norwich Airport.

Fly-parking, where people park for free at the airport without using the facility, has been a long-standing issue in the Hellesdon area around Norwich Airport. Council bosses are now considering whether converting the Park and Ride site could help solve the problem.

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Town is packed with thousands as 1940s come to life

A town transported back to a bygone era for a weekend of nostalgia and celebration.

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Norfolk distiller hails ‘long overdue’ decision as English whisky gets special status

A Norfolk whisky maker has welcomed the decision to grant English whisky protected status and official recognition.

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New home development plans for former village pub and garage site spark concern

A new housing development planned for a former pub and garage site near Dereham has sparked concern.

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Former church to reopen as community arts centre after £495,000 restoration

Great Yarmouth’s St John’s Church is being restored into a community arts centre after a £495,000 project led by Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust in Norfolk.

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Pensioner in hospital with serious injuries after assault

A teenager has been arrested after a pensioner was put in hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted.

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Monster 41lb carp reeled in at fishing lake by angler

A monster 41lb carp has been caught at by an angler at Weybread Carp Fishery near Diss.

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Nostalgic archive photos that will transport you back to Bungay in the 1990s

Explore archive photos of 1990s Bungay, from Market Place and Victorian Christmas fairs to castle theatre, cycle races and Dinky's commemorative garden.

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Bridge beams installed over A11 for Thickthorn roundabout scheme

Bridge beams have been installed over the A11 as part of the Thickthorn roundabout scheme.

New dashcam footage shows bridge beams being installed over the A11 near Norwich. The work is part of a £200 million Thickthorn roundabout scheme.

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Next stage of plans for assisted living complex on edge of village approved

The next stage of plans to build a new assisted living complex near Dereham has been approved.

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Greggs bids to add outdoor seating area at town centre shop

A popular British bakery and fast-food chain is looking to add outdoor seating to one of its locations in Suffolk.