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Appeal for people to support those going through 'one of life's most difficult days'
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Appeal for people to support those going through 'one of life's most difficult days'

A charity is appealing for compassionate volunteers to help support bereaved families, friends and witnesses attending inquests at Norfolk Coroner’s Court.

26 Jul 2026 Read at source
Developer reveals it is storing asbestos in crates near homes in city outskirts
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Developer reveals it is storing asbestos in crates near homes in city outskirts

A set of shipping containers on the green owned by Clarion Housing in Tills Road will remain at the site for another six months

26 Jul 2026 Read at source
Is this Norfolk’s most underrated seaside town?
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Is this Norfolk’s most underrated seaside town?

Could this be Norfolk's most underrated seaside towns. Here are the reasons people love to visit Hunstanton.

26 Jul 2026 Hunstanton Read at source
Why a woman from Norfolk calls elderly people every week
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Why a woman from Norfolk calls elderly people every week

Anne Shipperlee, from Norfolk, has been offering weekly friendship and support through Age UK Norfolk’s Telephone Befriending service for more than a decade.

26 Jul 2026 Read at source

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Man stole £6,000 from vulnerable uncle to fund cocaine habit
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Man stole £6,000 from vulnerable uncle to fund cocaine habit

A man stole £6,000 from his vulnerable uncle to fund his addiction to cocaine, a court has heard.

25 Jul 2026 Read at source
Former care home with indoor swimming pool set to go under the hammer
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Former care home with indoor swimming pool set to go under the hammer

Whitstone House, a former care home on Norwich Road in Dereham, is set to go under the hammer this month.

25 Jul 2026 Norwich Read at source
Carer found dead by colleague after missing shift, court told
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Carer found dead by colleague after missing shift, court told

A carer was found dead at his home after concerned colleagues went to check on him when he failed to arrive for work and could not be contacted by phone or text.

25 Jul 2026 Read at source
Grade II-listed WW2 turrets near village's new housing estate opened up to visitors
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Grade II-listed WW2 turrets near village's new housing estate opened up to visitors

Rare concrete turrets from the Second World War can now be visited via a new path at Docking.

25 Jul 2026 Read at source
Tickets launch for new food festival with 100 free activities
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Tickets launch for new food festival with 100 free activities

Tickets are on sale for new food festival The Great Feast at Euston Hall on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.

25 Jul 2026 Read at source
Norfolk teenager goes straight from GCSEs to national finalist in hairdressing awards
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Norfolk teenager goes straight from GCSEs to national finalist in hairdressing awards

A teenager from Gorleston has been nominated as a finalist in the 2026 Salon Awards straight after leaving school.

25 Jul 2026 Read at source
Dad spends £17k turning car into Lightning McQueen
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Dad spends £17k turning car into Lightning McQueen

A dad from Long Stratton has spent almost £17,000 transforming a Chevrolet Camaro into Lightning McQueen – after getting the idea from a boozy night out.

25 Jul 2026 Read at source
Main road closing for works costing £194,000
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Main road closing for works costing £194,000

The B1077 Short Green in Winfarthing near Diss will be closed for works costing £194,000.

25 Jul 2026 Diss Read at source

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