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Huge recycling centre fire was 'sparked by lithium-ion battery' crushed by bin lorry
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Huge recycling centre fire was 'sparked by lithium-ion battery' crushed by bin lorry

A huge fire that saw more than 50 firefighters called to Longwater Recycling Centre in Costessey, near Norwich, was likely sparked by a lithium-ion battery,

19 Jun 2026 Norwich Read at source
Four-bedroom barn conversion with annexe for sale for £1.4m
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Four-bedroom barn conversion with annexe for sale for £1.4m

A four-bedroom barn conversion in Erpingham with annexe and 1.6 acres for sale at a guide price of £1,400,000.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
Renewables group forms new partnership with Norwegian organisation
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Renewables group forms new partnership with Norwegian organisation

A new partnership between Humber Marine and Renewables and Norwegian Offshore Wind is aiming to boost collaboration in the offshore wind sector.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
Frothy foam at seafront fountains caused by vandal attack
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Frothy foam at seafront fountains caused by vandal attack

Popular seafront fountains had to be temporarily turned off after vandals added detergent to the attraction.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source

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'Extreme heat' warning issued for Norfolk with widespread impacts expected
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'Extreme heat' warning issued for Norfolk with widespread impacts expected

With hot weather on the way, warnings have now been issued by the Met Office with "extreme heat" forecast for Norfolk.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
7 celebrities you might spot in Norfolk this summer
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7 celebrities you might spot in Norfolk this summer

From the Beckhams to Janet Jackson, here are seven celebrities you might be able to spot in Norfolk in summer 2026.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
Toddler was 'attacked by crocodile' after being thrown into pit
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Toddler was 'attacked by crocodile' after being thrown into pit

A three-year-old boy who was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon was attacked by one of the ginormous reptiles.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
Norfolk business vandalised with paint
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Norfolk business vandalised with paint

A business in Reedham was vandalised in the early hours of Thursday morning.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
New scheme under one roof offers affordable housing through shared living
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New scheme under one roof offers affordable housing through shared living

A new scheme is bringing people together under one roof to offer affordable housing and support through shared living.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
North Norfolk hotel named among best in the UK
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North Norfolk hotel named among best in the UK

The Blakeney Hotel in north Norfolk has been ranked among the best beach hotels in the UK.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
Afghan gang accused of rape and sex crimes brought to city court amid high security
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Afghan gang accused of rape and sex crimes brought to city court amid high security

Seven Afghan asylum seekers accused of 40 sexual offences against two teens have been given a police escort to court as part of heightened security measures.

19 Jun 2026 Read at source
Fun Parx bosses speak out as plans for old Debenhams raise eyebrows
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Fun Parx bosses speak out as plans for old Debenhams raise eyebrows

The group behind a bid to transform the former Debenhams store in Norwich into a giant soft play centre has spoken out.

19 Jun 2026 Norwich Read at source

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