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Storm Bert will hit Norfolk this weekend

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Storm Bert to batter Norfolk with 62mph winds

Iniko the giraffe is being moved from Africa Alive to Banham Zoo

Iniko the giraffe is being moved from Africa Alive to Banham Zoo

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Giraffe to hit the roads as she is moved to new home in Norfolk

Efforts to prevent and deal with Norfolk floods is hampered by buck passing, red tape and a lack of money, say MPs. Inset below: North Norfolk MP Steffan Aquarone

Efforts to prevent and deal with Norfolk floods is hampered by buck passing, red tape and a lack of money, say MPs. Inset below: North Norfolk MP Steffan Aquarone

Local government

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Buck passing blamed for Norfolk's flooding woes... as MPs say issue should be 'sexy'

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

Shaun Ward loved the outdoors

Shaun Ward loved the outdoors

Norfolk Coroner's Court

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

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

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

Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich

Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich

Local government

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

Emergency services were called to a crash in Banham

Emergency services were called to a crash in Banham

Woman freed from overturned car after village crash

A weather warning for ice has been issued for Norfolk amid the risk of sleet and snow showers

A weather warning for ice has been issued for Norfolk amid the risk of sleet and snow showers

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Weather warning issued across Norfolk amid risk of snow showers

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

A crash has caused delays on the A11

A crash has caused delays on the A11

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

A11 closed after emergency services called to crash

Norfolk County Council is sending out its gritters

Norfolk County Council is sending out its gritters

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Gritters head out on Norfolk roads as snow and ice forecast

Norfolk farmers travelled from Bradenham to London to protest against

Norfolk farmers travelled from Bradenham to London to protest against

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Thousands of farmers take rousing tax protest to streets of London

Snow and ice are expected to hit Norfolk tomorrow

Snow and ice are expected to hit Norfolk tomorrow

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Snow and ice weather warning issued across Norfolk

Norfolk County Council has been awarded almost £16m to improve buses

Norfolk County Council has been awarded almost £16m to improve buses

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Norfolk gets £15m to make buses better - but how will it be spent?

A cold weather alert has been issued for Norfolk this week

A cold weather alert has been issued for Norfolk this week

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Warning of possible 'rise in deaths' as week-long cold weather alert issued

Airbnb data shows Norfolk is a trending winter destination for families

Airbnb data shows Norfolk is a trending winter destination for families

Norfolk hailed as a trending destination for families this winter

Norfolk has seen a record number of prosecutions against stalkers

Norfolk has seen a record number of prosecutions against stalkers

Record number of prosecutions against stalkers who ‘devastate lives of victims’

Norfolk topped all other counties in a survey asking how satisfied people were with the state of roads

Norfolk topped all other counties in a survey asking how satisfied people were with the state of roads

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National road satisfaction survey puts Norfolk at TOP of the table

Andrew Jamieson, deputy leader of Norfolk County Council (inset) has warned higher council tax is likely next year

Andrew Jamieson, deputy leader of Norfolk County Council (inset) has warned higher council tax is likely next year

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Budget gap at County Hall could trigger higher council tax, warns deputy leader

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Here is why Norfolk is one of the best places for a winter staycation

Here is why Norfolk is one of the best places for a winter staycation

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Why Norfolk is the best place for a winter staycation

Green county councillor Paul Neale (inset top) has raised concerns about the possible addition of fluoride to Norfolk's drinking water. Inset below: County councillor Brian Long

Green county councillor Paul Neale (inset top) has raised concerns about the possible addition of fluoride to Norfolk's drinking water. Inset below: County councillor Brian Long

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'I'm not a conspiracy theorist' - councillor worried at move to add fluoride to water

An abnormal load will be transported through Norfolk next week

An abnormal load will be transported through Norfolk next week

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Disruption on the A11 and A47 as 65ft boat decking to hold-up traffic

Santa is going to be very busy over the next few weeks

Santa is going to be very busy over the next few weeks

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7 of the best places to meet Santa in Norfolk this Christmas

County councillor Jim Moriarty (inset top) fears switching off street lights could put people off cycling and walking to work

County councillor Jim Moriarty (inset top) fears switching off street lights could put people off cycling and walking to work

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Street light switch off 'could put people off walking or cycling'

Almost 700 people have booked slots to take waste to Norfolk's tips

Almost 700 people have booked slots to take waste to Norfolk's tips

Local government

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Almost 700 people book slots to take rubbish to Norfolk's tips

Norfolk County Council has issued a warning about rogue traders

Norfolk County Council has issued a warning about rogue traders

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Warning over rogue traders offering tree cutting and garden work

Two abnormal loads are to cause delays on some of Norfolk's busiest roads

Two abnormal loads are to cause delays on some of Norfolk's busiest roads

The 100-tonne convoys crawling through Norfolk's busiest roads

Virginia Beach in the USA

Virginia Beach in the USA

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Norfolk forges surprising link with major US city

The Catholic Church of St John The Baptist in Norwich

The Catholic Church of St John The Baptist in Norwich

Local government

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Cathedral among 14 historic buildings added to 'at risk' list

The weather in Norfolk will be

The weather in Norfolk will be

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'Winter hazards' to hit Norfolk next week

Wymondham allotment holders are fighting for a new home after receiving a shock eviction notice

Wymondham allotment holders are fighting for a new home after receiving a shock eviction notice

Local government

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Furious allotment holders bring out their pitchforks amid shock eviction notice

The assisted dying bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (top right) has divided opinion. Pictured are Bishop of Norwich the Rt Rev Graham Usher and MPs Jerome Mayhew, Ben Goldsborough and Alice Macdonald

The assisted dying bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (top right) has divided opinion. Pictured are Bishop of Norwich the Rt Rev Graham Usher and MPs Jerome Mayhew, Ben Goldsborough and Alice Macdonald

Local government

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What does your MP think of the controversial assisted dying bill?

Sara Ribeiro's mother has paid tribute to her following her death

Sara Ribeiro's mother has paid tribute to her following her death

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Mother's touching tribute to 'loving, caring' woman who died in A11 crash

Lewis Capawldi is searching for a rural forever home

Lewis Capawldi is searching for a rural forever home

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Rescue centre searching for rural homes in Norfolk for its dogs

A mother and baby were stranded on the A11 near Attleborough after a crash on Sunday

A mother and baby were stranded on the A11 near Attleborough after a crash on Sunday

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Mum and baby 'stranded' on A11 after being hit by Mercedes 'going the wrong way'

A call by Rupert Lowe (inset top) for the government to consider allowing parents to take children out of school for five days a year got short shrift (inset below)

A call by Rupert Lowe (inset top) for the government to consider allowing parents to take children out of school for five days a year got short shrift (inset below)

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MP's call for more flexible attendance rules gets short shrift

Police were seen swarming Queen's Square in Attleborough

Police were seen swarming Queen's Square in Attleborough

Man arrested after incident prompts police forensics in town centre

Parts of Norfolk are to be battered by 40mph gale-force winds

Parts of Norfolk are to be battered by 40mph gale-force winds

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Norfolk to be battered by gale-force winds

Strip searches under stop and search powers must only be completed where it is necessary on reasonable grounds

Strip searches under stop and search powers must only be completed where it is necessary on reasonable grounds

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Revealed: Police conducted 172 child strip searches over three years

The Taurid meteor shower is set to peak tonight

The Taurid meteor shower is set to peak tonight

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Dazzling meteor shower visible over Norfolk tonight

Sara Pancas (left) and Sara Isabel Ribeiro (right) died following a crash on the A11

Sara Pancas (left) and Sara Isabel Ribeiro (right) died following a crash on the A11

'Full of joy' - Family pays tribute to woman who died in A11 crash

Norfolk County Council's booking system for tips has been launched

Norfolk County Council's booking system for tips has been launched

Local government

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Controversial booking system for Norfolk's tips launches TODAY

Norfolk County Council's next wave of £33m cuts includes more street light switch offs. Inset: Andrew Jamieson, cabinet member for finance

Norfolk County Council's next wave of £33m cuts includes more street light switch offs. Inset: Andrew Jamieson, cabinet member for finance

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Revealed: List of 132 Norfolk roads where street lights could be switched off

County councillors including Bill Borrett (inset below) have warned extra money is needed to help Norfolk get through a time when winter pressures take their toll

County councillors including Bill Borrett (inset below) have warned extra money is needed to help Norfolk get through a time when winter pressures take their toll

Local government

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Stark warning that Norfolk's care system could buckle this winter without extra cash

Fluoride could be added to Norfolk's drinking water to help stop tooth decay

Fluoride could be added to Norfolk's drinking water to help stop tooth decay

Local government

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Plan revealed to add fluoride to Norfolk's drinking water to combat tooth decay

December is the busiest period for water incidents attended by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

December is the busiest period for water incidents attended by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

Local government

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Firefighters plead for extra cash to cope with increasing floods

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

New homes will be unlocked because of a cash boost. Inset: Broadland District Council leader Sue Holland and the Norfolk Broads

New homes will be unlocked because of a cash boost. Inset: Broadland District Council leader Sue Holland and the Norfolk Broads

Planning and development

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Hope for new homes after £9m boost for Norfolk

A three-day Christmas market will take place at Holkham Hall

A three-day Christmas market will take place at Holkham Hall

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7 of the best Christmas markets to visit in Norfolk

Here are five historical figures you may not have known had links to Norfolk

Here are five historical figures you may not have known had links to Norfolk

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5 historical figures who have links to Norfolk

Solar-powered pods to charge up e-bikes are planned for the Norfolk Broads

Solar-powered pods to charge up e-bikes are planned for the Norfolk Broads

Local government

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New solar-powered bicycle pods planned for Norfolk Broads