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House fire sparks warning over charging lithium-ion battery devices
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House fire sparks warning over charging lithium-ion battery devices

Suffolk Fire and Rescue has issued a warning after a Lowestoft house fire was linked to an e-scooter battery.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source
Police probe continues two months after man seriously injured in Norwich gang attack
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Police probe continues two months after man seriously injured in Norwich gang attack

There are still no updates two months after a man was left seriously injured in a gang attack near Prince of Wales Road in Norwich.

01 Oct 2026 Norwich Read at source
Public invited to have say on plans for hundreds of homes on edge of Norwich
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Public invited to have say on plans for hundreds of homes on edge of Norwich

Members of the public are being urged to have their say on proposals which could see hundreds of homes built on the edge of Norwich.

01 Oct 2026 Norwich Read at source
'Puppy at heart' who was found as a stray needs loving new home with active owners
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'Puppy at heart' who was found as a stray needs loving new home with active owners

A "big bouncy" crossbreed dog at Dogs Trust in Snetterton, Norfolk, is looking for his forever home.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source

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Work begins to restore village's dirty duck pond
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Work begins to restore village's dirty duck pond

Martham Parish Council and its contractor have begun work to revitalise the duck pond on Martham village green, opposite the King’s Arms pub.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source
Man accused of rape and sexual assaults spanning over 35 years
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Man accused of rape and sexual assaults spanning over 35 years

Derek Peel faces five allegations of offences of rape and sexual assault against a woman and two under-age teenage girls dating back to 1990s.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source
Site of former discount store that went into administration to get new lease of life
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Site of former discount store that went into administration to get new lease of life

Norfolk-based QD has revealed it will be opening in the former Original Factory Shop site in London Road, Harleston this year.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source
Farm shop café celebrates milestone birthday after a year of homemade bakes
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Farm shop café celebrates milestone birthday after a year of homemade bakes

Algy’s Café in Bintree is marking its first year in business after serving homemade bakes, breakfasts, and afternoon teas for 12 months.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source
Pub hits the market for more than £1m as owner reveals plans to step back
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Pub hits the market for more than £1m as owner reveals plans to step back

The Plough Inn in Marsham, near Aylsham, is being sold by Bradley Whitman, who took over the business in 2019.

01 Oct 2026 Aylsham Read at source
Ross Kemp felt 'imposter syndrome' on The Celebrity Traitors as he reveals game plan
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Ross Kemp felt 'imposter syndrome' on The Celebrity Traitors as he reveals game plan

Ross Kemp has revealed he felt "a bit of imposter syndrome" when joining the cast of The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source
House to be knocked down and replaced with seven-bed home (with six parking spaces)
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House to be knocked down and replaced with seven-bed home (with six parking spaces)

Planners have approved a proposal to demolish a building in Hopton and construct a seven-bedroom custom-build replacement.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source
Doctor who lied on CV to take on senior role at Norfolk hospital is struck off
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Doctor who lied on CV to take on senior role at Norfolk hospital is struck off

Dr Surrayya Najeeb who lied on her CV to take on a senior role at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital was found to pose a high risk to patient safety.

01 Oct 2026 Read at source

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