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Breckland Business of the Year named as 11 winners pledge to mentor young people
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Breckland Business of the Year named as 11 winners pledge to mentor young people

Businesses have been celebrated for their contributions to growth, innovation and community impact.

15 Sep 2026 Read at source
Brandon's flint-knappers made millions of the world's best gunflints
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Brandon's flint-knappers made millions of the world's best gunflints

It was back in 1887 when the Magazine of Art wrote:

15 Sep 2026 Read at source
Primary school forced to shut due to potential gas leak
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Primary school forced to shut due to potential gas leak

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy, a school in Thetford, has been forced to shut following a potential gas leak.

15 Sep 2026 Thetford Read at source
Villagers 'let down' by bus timetable changes, says councillor
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Villagers 'let down' by bus timetable changes, says councillor

Bradwell residents urge First Bus and Norfolk County Council to review reduced routes 2 and 3 after 92pc of survey respondents reported daily difficulties.

15 Sep 2026 Read at source

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Vandals cause 'irreparable' damage to town's Boudica sculpture
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Vandals cause 'irreparable' damage to town's Boudica sculpture

Vandals damaged the Boudica statue at Boudica Pocket Park in Thetford, causing "irreparable" damage to part of the artwork.

15 Sep 2026 Thetford Read at source
Men behaving badly are undermining our democracy
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Men behaving badly are undermining our democracy

One Saturday at Norwich station I saw about 20 middle aged, angry looking white people brandishing my country's flags as though they were weapons.

15 Sep 2026 Norwich Read at source
Long-serving nurse who 'lived the dream' retires after more than 20 years at hospital
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Long-serving nurse who 'lived the dream' retires after more than 20 years at hospital

Tracie Bitters, a lead nurse at the James Paget Hospital, has pulled down the curtain on a nursing career that has spanned more than 30 years.

15 Sep 2026 Read at source
Traveller family allowed to stay on rural site after long-running planning battle
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Traveller family allowed to stay on rural site after long-running planning battle

North Norfolk Council approves Tom Harber’s traveller site near Catfield after planning dispute, citing a shortage of authorised pitches and family needs.

15 Sep 2026 Read at source
Motorbike stolen from home as thief destroys lock and alarm in heist
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Motorbike stolen from home as thief destroys lock and alarm in heist

Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a property in Somerleyton, Lowestoft.

15 Sep 2026 Read at source
New chapter for farm machinery firm as boss proudly hands over the reins to his son
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New chapter for farm machinery firm as boss proudly hands over the reins to his son

Norfolk-based agricultural dealer Ben Burgess has appointed Ben B Turner as its new managing director - taking over from his father Ben Turner, who becomes chairman.

15 Sep 2026 Read at source
Landmark church remains unsold after auction
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Landmark church remains unsold after auction

A prominent Suffolk church dating back more than 60 years has failed to sell after being put up for auction.

15 Sep 2026 Read at source
Wrong body parts operated on three times in just ONE MONTH at Norfolk hospital
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Wrong body parts operated on three times in just ONE MONTH at Norfolk hospital

Wrong-site surgery happened three times in one month at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital last year.

15 Sep 2026 Norwich Read at source

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