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Problematic tree no longer causes major trip hazard
News via Eastern Daily Press

Problematic tree no longer causes major trip hazard

A tree which had begun to push up paving around its roots and cause trip hazards has been given more room to grow.

21 Aug 2026 Read at source
Influencer with more than 4m followers to host theme park pop-up after health scare
News via Eastern Daily Press

Influencer with more than 4m followers to host theme park pop-up after health scare

Spudman, a viral TikTok sensation, is to host a popup selling his loaded jacket potatoes at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach this August bank holiday.

21 Aug 2026 Great Yarmouth Read at source
Pub reopens days after landlord loses licence over 'violent assault'
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Pub reopens days after landlord loses licence over 'violent assault'

Stanford Arms in Lowestoft has reopened without alcohol days after landlord Benjamin Witton lost his licence following a 'violent assault'.

21 Aug 2026 Read at source
Andy Burnham urged to intervene as more than 100 jobs at risk at Norfolk plant
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Andy Burnham urged to intervene as more than 100 jobs at risk at Norfolk plant

Prime minister Andy Burnham has been urged to intervene to prevent the loss of more than a hundred jobs because Thetford Power Station is at risk of closure.

21 Aug 2026 Thetford Read at source

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Bluetongue vaccine is best way to protect farm animals from 'awful' disease, says NFU
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Bluetongue vaccine is best way to protect farm animals from 'awful' disease, says NFU

Vaccination is the best way to protect farm animals against the growing threat of bluetongue disease, says NFU Suffolk chairman Tim Pratt.

21 Aug 2026 Read at source
Norfolk NHS boss to discuss plans for mothballed NHS site
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Norfolk NHS boss to discuss plans for mothballed NHS site

An NHS officer will attend the next Save Benjamin Court campaign meeting to discuss a possible future for the Cromer site.

21 Aug 2026 Cromer Read at source
Three community events boost town in one day
News via Fakenham & Wells Times

Three community events boost town in one day

Active Fakenham helped deliver three community events in a single day as part of a packed summer schedule.

21 Aug 2026 Wells-next-the-Sea Fakenham Read at source
New owners committed to maintaining 'family feel' of care home
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New owners committed to maintaining 'family feel' of care home

A care home has welcomed new owners who say they are committed to maintaining its “family feel.”

21 Aug 2026 Read at source
More than 50 free Heritage Open Days events across four towns
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More than 50 free Heritage Open Days events across four towns

More than 50 events will be taking place for Heritage Open Days in a series of East Suffolk towns.

21 Aug 2026 Read at source
Town level crossing upgraded as part of work to restore passenger rail services
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Town level crossing upgraded as part of work to restore passenger rail services

A level crossing has been upgraded as part of ongoing work to restore passenger rail services.

21 Aug 2026 Read at source
BMW seized in de ja vu moment for police
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BMW seized in de ja vu moment for police

Police had a moment of de ja vu in Reydon as they spotted a car and driver who had been stopped only last month.

21 Aug 2026 Read at source
Farmhouse with award-winning holiday let in grounds on market for £800,000
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Farmhouse with award-winning holiday let in grounds on market for £800,000

A four-bedroom farmhouse with an award-winning holiday let in its grounds is on the market for offers in excess of £800,000.

21 Aug 2026 Read at source

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