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Carnage in retail park as breakdown sparks three-hour delays and blocks ambulances

A broken-down car has caused delays of more than three hours at the Longwater Retail Park in Norwich.

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Station's fastest lifeboat launched over concerns for wing foiler in windy conditions

Hunstanton lifeboat launched following concerns for a wing foiler in windy conditions.

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Pub on city outskirts bought by new owner after 50 years

The Marsham Arms pub near Norwich has been bought by a new owner for the first time in 50 years.

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Plans for new pub given the green light

An old Karaoke bar in the heart of Norwich clubland is to be given a new lease of life as plans are given the green light.

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Retailer in city shopping centre shuts its doors

Claire's in Chantry Place shopping centre in Norwich has closed its doors for good.

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Bookshop owner nominated for national award

The owner of the Book Hive is hopeful after his shop was nominated for a national award again.

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Jury sent out in trial of three accused of manslaughter over death of homeless man

Jonathan Bristow, 46, Daniel Carroll, 29, and John McDonnell, 44, are all accused of causing his death of Matthew Griggs.

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Two RAF fighter jets spotted circling over Norfolk

Two fighter jets have been spotted circling the skies in Norfolk including Great Yarmouth, Attleborough, King's Lynn and Fakenham.

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The new offshore toilet transforming wind turbine worker welfare

Find out how Cargostore’s LiftaLoo™ is tackling the long‑overlooked lack of toilet facilities for offshore crews.

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Family pay tribute to 'perfect' schoolboy, 15, found dead

A family has paid tribute to schoolboy Natan Mirecki from Thetford, Norfolk, following his death aged 15. A GoFundMe has been launched to help towards his funeral.

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Rare weather phenomenon could hit the UK- but will it affect Norfolk?

Experts warn that a rare weather phenomenon, a super El Niño, may bring heatwaves to Norfolk later this year.

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Man in court accused of exposing his genitals on popular family footpaths

Suraj Ragini faces eight charges of exposing himself to people at Sweet Briar Marshes and on the Tiffey Valley Trail.

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£5,000 reward offered after 'deliberate' attack on historic roses

Vandals have attacked roses at Mannington Hall, an estate in north Norfolk.

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Four in a Bed winning B&B no longer serving breakfasts

38 St Giles in Norwich has partnered with JC Pinto after it stopped serving breakfast for its guests due to rising costs.

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Farms face new 'cost squeeze' as Iran war sends fuel and fertiliser prices soaring

Farmers are facing a renewed "cost squeeze" after the war in Iran sent input prices soaring at a time of falling returns, said industry analysts.

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Norfolk MP hails beleaguered Tory ally as 'woman who gets the job done'

Mid Norfolk Conservative MP George Freeman has described Taila Taylor as a "community champion" and "a woman who gets the job done" in a show of support for his under-fire ally.

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'Worst minutes of my life' - ex-City player tells of 'humiliating' initiation

A former Norwich City player has describing taking part in a "humiliating" initiation ritual at the club training ground.

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Watch out rats! Call for Pied Piper of Stalham has been answered

Those living in Stalham were calling for their own version of the Pied Piper after the rogue rodents infested a former pet and fishing shop on the High Street.

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Man accused of throwing bricks at cars on busy roundabout named

A man has been charged after bricks were thrown at cars from the St Stephen's roundabout in Norwich yesterday.

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Firm 'under new ownership' after last company was liquidated owing over £800k

Dog Training College has told students it is "open under new ownership" after the previous company entered liquidation owing more than £800k.