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More affordable homes at development to help more people get onto property ladder
A town’s affordable housing supply will be boosted by the introduction of further shared ownership homes at a development later this year.
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Dedicated volunteers praised for their vital support
An army of vital hospital helpers have been thanked for their dedication.
Excitement was building for World Cup in Brazil as town’s football manager visited in 2014
In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature, we take a look back at when excitement was building for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014…
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June memories including when street party was held for Queen’s 90th in 2016
In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature, we take a look back at June memories from 2014, 2016 and 2018…
Relief road for South Lynn was ‘top priority’ in 2000 - and doctors’ surgery expanded in 1990
In our weekly On This Week feature, we take a look back at what was making the headlines in 2000, as well as a picture from 1990…
Speakers bring history to life with fascinating insight into daring war operation
Guest speakers gave a “thrilling and deeply moving” insight into their involvement in a planned covert Falklands War mission.
Businesses invited to support ‘biggest yet’ food festival
A town food festival is set to return with its biggest event yet this summer – but sponsors are needed to help make it happen.
A 100 year-old wildlife charity looks to the future with launch of youth advisory board
A wildlife trust is looking to the future as it marks its centenary year.
Independent jewellers to shut shop later this month - with closing down sale ongoing
An independent jeweller which has been a part of a town’s high street for decades will close later this month.
Police officer sacked after dragging man by feet and causing another to fall down stairs
A West Norfolk police officer has been sacked after dragging a man by his feet and causing another to fall down some stairs.
‘A mockery to our planning system’: Owners unlawfully used store building as house without permission
A former store building has been found to have been unlawfully used as a one-bedroom house following an investigation from planning officers.
Court hears of speeding on A10, couple who stole from uncle and disqualified drivers
From driving while disqualified to a couple who stole thousands from an uncle - find out more about who appeared in court last week…
Cancer fundraiser gets set for her Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run debut
A woman is gearing up to take part in her first fundraising tractor run to help a cancer charity.
Norwich Airport increases drop-off fee due to 'sharp rises in costs'
Norwich Airport has hiked its drop-off fee, citing a rise in its own costs.
‘It feels like a tick-box exercise’: Active travel hub decision paused over lack of details
Progression of plans to build a travel hub on the outskirts of a town has been halted as councillors push for more information.
Retirement dreams dashed after man loses latest bid to turn boatshed into holiday let
The nightmare continues for a family who bought a Norfolk Broads boatshed in Horning in the hope of using it for holiday accommodation.
Latest on new Greggs bakery due to open in former Lidl unveiled
The latest on a new Greggs bakery that is due to open in Dereham has been unveiled.
Wanted man arrested after two-week police search
A wanted man has been arrested in Lowestoft after a two-week police hunt.
'Unacceptable' - Sewage spills at popular beach reach nearly one a week
Gorleston beach in Norfolk has seen 17 sewage spills already in 2026, which is nearly one per week.
'Attempted murder' arrest after man shot in 'targeted attack'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 20s was shot in Leverington Common, Gorefield, near Wisbech.