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Scientists sprayed a government building - and here's why
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Scientists sprayed a government building - and here's why

In mid-August, as Britain emerged from its 5th heatwave of the summer, I visited a government building and doused it with a fire extinguisher.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source
Lessons we can learn from devastating Mousehold fire
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Lessons we can learn from devastating Mousehold fire

After the recent fire on Mousehold Heath, I thought it would be a good opportunity to remind readers about fire ecology.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source
Disruption to train journeys after overhead wire damage
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Disruption to train journeys after overhead wire damage

Passengers are facing disruption to Great Northern train journeys between King's Lynn and Ely this morning, September 1, due to damage to overhead wires.

01 Sep 2026 King's Lynn Read at source
Heart failure and painkiller toxicity linked to woman's death
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Heart failure and painkiller toxicity linked to woman's death

An inquest has been opened into the death of a Swaffham woman who died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn.

01 Sep 2026 King's Lynn Read at source

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Fears for wildlife and traffic as 500-home plan draws wave of objection
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Fears for wildlife and traffic as 500-home plan draws wave of objection

More than 20 objections have been lodged against plans for 500 homes in Carlton Colville, with concerns raised over wildlife, traffic, drainage and pollution.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source
Norfolk micropub bids for late night hours seven days a week
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Norfolk micropub bids for late night hours seven days a week

The Hop In, a 46-seat micropub on North Walsham High Street has applied to extend its opening and alcohol-licensing hours until 1am every day.

01 Sep 2026 North Walsham Read at source
Huge cost of recovering abandoned boats and wrecks on Broads last year revealed
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Huge cost of recovering abandoned boats and wrecks on Broads last year revealed

Removing abandoned boats and vessels from waterways cost the Broads Authority more than £120,000 last year, it can be revealed.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source
Unruly anglers blamed for ruining couple's dream of creating a nature reserve
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Unruly anglers blamed for ruining couple's dream of creating a nature reserve

A couple say their dream of owning a nature reserve on the banks of the River Yare at Postwick has turned into a nightmare because of the antics of unruly fishermen.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source
Theme park apologises after people get stuck at 50ft on roller coaster ride for hours
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Theme park apologises after people get stuck at 50ft on roller coaster ride for hours

Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft has apologised after nearly 30 people were left stranded on a rollercoaster.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source
Norfolk incinerator plans could rise from the ashes as County Hall reviews spending
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Norfolk incinerator plans could rise from the ashes as County Hall reviews spending

Reform councillors have said it is too soon to rule out exploring a revival of plans for a Norfolk incinerator to burn the county's waste.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source
Courthouse row sees man charged with assaulting security staff
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Courthouse row sees man charged with assaulting security staff

Cameron Webster faces two allegations of common assault and criminal damage over incident in Norwich.

01 Sep 2026 Norwich Read at source
Prison not ruled out for dog owner after farmland attack injured police officer
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Prison not ruled out for dog owner after farmland attack injured police officer

David Dobson admits being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.

01 Sep 2026 Read at source

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