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New skills plan to help boost talent pipeline for region's businesses
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New skills plan to help boost talent pipeline for region's businesses

The Norfolk and Suffolk Chambers of Commerce have published a three-year Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) to strengthen the talent pipeline by better aligning training with business needs.

22 Jul 2026 Read at source
Expanding care group acquires another home - bringing its tally to 45 across the UK
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Expanding care group acquires another home - bringing its tally to 45 across the UK

Kingsley Healthcare has acquired St George’s Care Home in Milford on Sea, on the Hampshire coast, now operating 45 across the UK.

22 Jul 2026 Read at source
9/11 survivor to recount harrowing escape on 25th anniversary
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9/11 survivor to recount harrowing escape on 25th anniversary

A 9/11 survivor is set to recount her harrowing escape as it is 25 years since 9/11.

22 Jul 2026 Norwich Read at source
Benefits cheat pocketed almost £50,000 by claiming his dead mother was still alive
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Benefits cheat pocketed almost £50,000 by claiming his dead mother was still alive

Stuart Mathews from Thetford continued to claim thousands in pension payments for two years after the death of his elderly mother.

21 Jul 2026 Thetford Read at source

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Kickboxer faces life sentence for beating man to death after drinking session
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Kickboxer faces life sentence for beating man to death after drinking session

Arvydas Maliusis has been convicted of murdering 39-year-old Ilja Akatjevas, in Ipswich in December 2025.

21 Jul 2026 Read at source
Nigel Farage attacks Norfolk's 'woke' policing during rally at stately home
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Nigel Farage attacks Norfolk's 'woke' policing during rally at stately home

Nigel Farage has thrown his full weight behind Norfolk's new police and crime commissioner's bid to clamp down on so-called "woke policing".

21 Jul 2026 Read at source
Universities halt placements at Norfolk hospital over standards concerns
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Universities halt placements at Norfolk hospital over standards concerns

It has been revealed that the University of East Anglia is one of two universities that have suspended student placements at Queen Elizabeth hospital in King's Lynn over concerns about standards.

21 Jul 2026 King's Lynn Read at source
Radio and TV presenter set to take to the decks at this year's Latitude Festival
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Radio and TV presenter set to take to the decks at this year's Latitude Festival

Dermot O’Leary will take to the decks for a Sunday afternoon set at Latitude Festival 2026, which will take place between July 23 and 26.

21 Jul 2026 Read at source
Modern £1.35m home with cinema room and outdoor kitchen up for sale
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Modern £1.35m home with cinema room and outdoor kitchen up for sale

Rosen House in Attleborough, built in 2021, is up for sale for £1,350,000.

21 Jul 2026 Read at source
Man remains in hospital more than three weeks after serious Norwich assault
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Man remains in hospital more than three weeks after serious Norwich assault

A man remains in hospital more than three weeks after a serious Norwich assault, it has emerged.

21 Jul 2026 Norwich Read at source
Where the royals have visited Norfolk in 2026 - and where they could go next
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Where the royals have visited Norfolk in 2026 - and where they could go next

From agricultural shows to heartfelt charity stories, here are all the times members of the royal family have visited Norfolk in 2026.

21 Jul 2026 Read at source
Swearing, songs and signs... Norfolk's Rainbow Rebellion erupts in spectacular style
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Swearing, songs and signs... Norfolk's Rainbow Rebellion erupts in spectacular style

Reform's attempts to play down reports of disquiet among council staff have been dealt a blow after the 'Rainbow Rebellion' erupted in spectacular fashion at County Hall.

21 Jul 2026 Read at source

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