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Man launched unprovoked attack on woman after spending evening drinking alone in bar
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Man launched unprovoked attack on woman after spending evening drinking alone in bar

Rhys Ashcroft punched a "vulnerable" woman seven times in an "unprovoked attack" outside McDonald's after drinking heavily, a court has heard.

17 Jun 2026 Read at source
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17 Jun 2026 Read at source
Future of historic steam locomotive secured as it prepares for major overhaul
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Future of historic steam locomotive secured as it prepares for major overhaul

The 1957-built 76084 will be restored at the North Norfolk Railway’s Weybourne Locomotive Works as part of a new agreement.

17 Jun 2026 Read at source
Delays warning with busy road set for overnight closure
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Delays warning with busy road set for overnight closure

Motorists and business owners are being warned they could face delays as a stretch of road is temporarily closed in a seaside town.

17 Jun 2026 Read at source

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Stabilisation work under way on Cromer seafront to slow down 'mass movement' of cliff
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Stabilisation work under way on Cromer seafront to slow down 'mass movement' of cliff

Cliff stabilisation work has started in Cromer in an effort to slow down ground movement on a vulnerable section of coastline.

17 Jun 2026 Cromer Read at source
Prolific burglar snared by fingerprint evidence
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Prolific burglar snared by fingerprint evidence

A Norwich man has been jailed for two years after admitting a string of theft and burglary offences earlier this year.

17 Jun 2026 Norwich Read at source
Major motorhome show returns to Norfolk with live entertainment
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Major motorhome show returns to Norfolk with live entertainment

The Norfolk Motorhome & Campervan Show, also known as the Out & About Live Summer Party, will run from July 17 to 19.

17 Jun 2026 Read at source
Man who threatened to pour acid on NHS staff hit with restraining order
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Man who threatened to pour acid on NHS staff hit with restraining order

Gary Lanchester, from Great Yarmouth, has been handed a restraining order after sending more than 1,200 abusive emails to NHS staff.

17 Jun 2026 Great Yarmouth Read at source
Signs for new shop go up on busy city street
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Signs for new shop go up on busy city street

Signs for Crave Mart, a new shop on St Stephens Street in Norwich, have gone up.

17 Jun 2026 Norwich Read at source
Vandals damage beach steps to WW2 site with wood burned on bonfire
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Vandals damage beach steps to WW2 site with wood burned on bonfire

A public staircase leading to the beach in Mundesley has been vandalised with wooden handrails burned on a bonfire.

17 Jun 2026 Read at source
Town centre road closed due to sinkhole
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Town centre road closed due to sinkhole

A town centre road has been closed after the appearance of a sinkhole.

17 Jun 2026 Read at source

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