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Police discover explosives in man's car after they stop him in Norfolk village
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Police discover explosives in man's car after they stop him in Norfolk village

A man who tried to drive off after being stopped by police told officers he wished he had run them over after they found explosives in his car.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
Plans lodged for new unit at school for pupils with 'social' and 'emotional' needs
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Plans lodged for new unit at school for pupils with 'social' and 'emotional' needs

Plans have been lodged to build an extension at a Norwich school to provide much-needed places for children with special educational needs.

13 Aug 2026 Norwich Read at source
Pub could have licence revoked amid probe into violent behaviour
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Pub could have licence revoked amid probe into violent behaviour

A pub in a seaside town could have its licence revoked as it faces a probe over alleged violent behaviour.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
How National Grid engages with the public at summer county shows
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How National Grid engages with the public at summer county shows

The Suffolk Show and Royal Norfolk Show saw National Grid speak directly with thousands of people about the future of the electricity network.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source

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Fire crews confirm cause of blaze that ripped through seaside bungalow
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Fire crews confirm cause of blaze that ripped through seaside bungalow

Fire crews have confirmed the cause of a blaze that ripped through a home in Scratby and forced locals to evacuate.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
Riverside area cordoned off in village after poisonous plant found
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Riverside area cordoned off in village after poisonous plant found

A riverside area next to the River Thet and Church Road in East Harling has been cordoned off following the discovery of a poisonous hemlock.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
Neighbours demand action over ‘fast and furious track’ built with no road crossing
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Neighbours demand action over ‘fast and furious track’ built with no road crossing

People living at the Oaks in Postwick have called for a crossing to be installed on Poppy Way, which has been labelled a "fast and furious track".

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
Households across Britain now owe a record £4.55 billion to energy suppliers
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Households across Britain now owe a record £4.55 billion to energy suppliers

That figure has more than tripled since before the energy crisis, with debt surging by more than £750 million in just one year.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
Grade II listed home to rent in market town for £1,200 pcm
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Grade II listed home to rent in market town for £1,200 pcm

A renovated Grade II listed home in Harleston with three double bedrooms and parking is available to let with William H Brown at £1,200 per calendar month.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
Petition launched to support 'much-needed' banking hub in Norfolk town
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Petition launched to support 'much-needed' banking hub in Norfolk town

A petition has been launched to open a 'much-needed' banking hub in a Norfolk market town.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
11 of the best solar eclipse photos from Norfolk
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11 of the best solar eclipse photos from Norfolk

The solar eclipse was caught by people across Norfolk, here are the top 11 pictures from the evening.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source
Soft play business one step closer to opening city branch in former Debenhams
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Soft play business one step closer to opening city branch in former Debenhams

The proposals which would have seen the former Debenhams building have now been withdrawn as Fun Parx prepares to take over the site.

13 Aug 2026 Read at source

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