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Three teens arrested after vehicle thefts near Norwich
Three teenage boys have been arrested after a series of thefts from vehicles in Costessey, Drayton and Taverham, near Norwich. Police arrested two on suspicion of conspiracy to steal and the third on suspicion of theft…
Norfolk and Suffolk councils reach £1.1bn deal agreement
Norfolk and Suffolk county council leaders have agreed terms for a devolution deal that would create a combined authority and an elected mayor for the two counties. The government is prepared to transfer powers over…
Roof now installed on Norfolk's first Costco warehouse
Construction has reached a major milestone at Norfolk’s first Costco warehouse, with the roof now installed at the Postwick site. Drone footage shows the 13,300-square-metre building taking shape at Broadland Business…
Norwich City Q&A with Paddy Davitt and Connor Southwell
Norwich City’s four consecutive league wins and recent away victories are the focus of a subscriber Q&A with Pinkun writers Paddy Davitt and Connor Southwell. The discussion considers how the team turned around its…
Festive makers market coming to Norwich venue this weekend
The Local Makers Market will return to Norwich’s Shoe Factory Social Club on Saturday, November 14, bringing around 70 independent makers and small businesses to St Mary’s Works. Visitors will be able to browse handmade…
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Warning as freezing temperatures to hit Norfolk this week
Temperatures in Norfolk are forecast to fall to -2C on Friday night, bringing the first frost of the season, while clearer skies follow several days of dense fog. The Met Office warned that earlier visibility below 100…
Cherry Tree Pub in Costessey to undergo huge transformation
The Cherry Tree pub on Dereham Road in Costessey, near Norwich, is being refurbished for £295,000 and will reopen on December 2 as a Marston’s Grandstand sports venue. The work includes tiered seating, large screens, an…
Norfolk GP surgeries unable to answer calls due to issue
Several GP surgeries in Norfolk, including Humbleyard Practice, have been unable to make or receive phone calls because of a reported national telephone-system issue. The provider is investigating the fault, the…
Plans for holiday cabin development in Reepham approved
Plans for an off-grid holiday cabin on land north of Mill Road in Reepham have been approved despite objections. The one-bedroom development will include a lounge, kitchen and shower room, while existing agricultural…
Teen boy has bike stolen in Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich
A teenage boy’s electric bike was stolen in Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich just after 7pm on Friday. When he asked for it back, he was threatened by what police believe was a group of boys. The stolen bike was a…
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Hoard of illegal cigarettes and tobacco found in Norwich shop
Police and trading standards officers seized 590 illicit cigarettes and 200 pouches of tobacco during a shop raid on Dereham Road in Norwich on Friday. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of immigration and…
Woman, 29, has trouble talking or eating after simple op to 'fix posture'
Georgina Norfolk says a £300 tongue-tie procedure in 2022 left her with difficulty swallowing, eating and speaking. The 29-year-old had sought the operation after seeing social media claims that it could improve posture…
Opening date revealed for Prezzo Italian in Norwich
Prezzo Italian will reopen in Norwich on November 14, taking over the former Pizza Hut unit at Riverside Entertainment on Wherry Road. The restaurant chain expects the new venue to create more than 20 jobs and is…
Columnist Helen McDermott looks at maxxing and mogging
Helen McDermott reflects on “mogging,” named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year, and “maxxing,” another slang term gaining popularity among younger generations. Mogging means outshining someone in appearance or…
Norfolk set to get two new schools at cost of more than £40m
Norfolk County Council is expected to consider an agreement to use Department for Education funding to build two special schools, in Great Yarmouth and Downham Market, at a combined cost of about £40 million. The…
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Derek James remembers Norfolk's wartime heroes
Derek James recalls Norfolk residents who died or served during the two world wars and other conflicts, including volunteers and emergency workers who risked their lives to help others. He highlights Norwich’s wartime…
Chris Goreham: Maghoma on track to be a City cult hero
Norwich City commentator Chris Goreham argues that Paris Maghoma is on course to become a cult hero after helping spark a turnaround in the team’s season. Maghoma’s equaliser at Charlton was followed by a run of 15…
Nearly 140 Broads boaters face prosecution over unpaid tolls
Nearly 140 boaters on the Broads face prosecution for allegedly failing to pay navigation tolls, according to information presented to the Broads Authority’s navigation committee. Thirty-four cases are awaiting court…
Car mounts pavement and hits pedestrian at Norwich shop
A car mounted the pavement and struck a pedestrian outside The Best Kebab & Pizza on Prince of Wales Road in Norwich on November 6. CCTV showed the blue vehicle swerving onto the pavement after turning from Cathedral…
Murder accused says he mistimed swerve at cyclist
David Morgan told jurors at Norwich Crown Court that he did not intend to hit or hurt cyclist Richard Smith, saying he wanted only to intimidate him. Smith, 50, died in hospital three days after being knocked from his…
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Norwich murder accused denies using car as weapon
David Morgan, accused of murdering cyclist Richard Smith in Norwich, told jurors he did not intend to hit or hurt him, but wanted to intimidate him. Smith died in hospital three days after being knocked from his bicycle…
Murder accused made call to brother asking chilling question
A murder trial at Norwich Crown Court heard that David Morgan called his brother after a collision with cyclist Richard Smith and asked whether he would “get in trouble.” Prosecutors allege Morgan swerved at Smith on…
Business venture puts a Norfolk spin on classic song titles
Artist Dot Howard and businessman Russell Evans have launched a new venture called 'Norfolk 'n' Good,' which features hand-painted artwork reimagining classic song titles with a Norfolk twist. The collection includes…
Hundreds of pupils at Norfolk schools in 'explicit' group chat
Schools in Norfolk have issued urgent alerts to parents after a group chat containing explicit material was found to involve over 400 pupils. Administrators at Sheringham High School and Reepham High School are urging…
Why is it so foggy? BBC lead weather presenter explains
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog across central Norfolk, advising drivers to exercise caution. The dense fog, which formed overnight due to high pressure and low temperatures, is expected to…
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City Women backed to respond from Carrow Road loss
Norwich City Women's assistant coach Megan Todd praised the squad's resilience following a 5-3 defeat to Liverpool Feds at Carrow Road. Despite facing significant illness within the team, the players maintained a…
Comet returns to UK 14 years after closing its stores
The electrical retailer Comet is returning to the UK market 14 years after its collapse, relaunching as an online marketplace. Entrepreneur Cas Paton has revived the brand, aiming to offer over one million products from…
Row over action to stop fly-tipping in part of Norfolk
A political dispute has emerged in South Norfolk over the handling of fly-tipping. Labour MP Ben Goldsborough has criticized the Conservative-led council for failing to implement effective prevention measures, such as…
Soup recalled from supermarkets over tin explosion fears
A 'do not eat' warning has been issued for 400g tins of Baxters Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup sold at Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose. The Food Standards Agency warned that a manufacturing fault may cause the cans…