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'Well-established' fish and chip shop hits the market

Atlantis Fish Bar on Middle Street in Watton has gone up for sale for £450,000.

10 Jun 2026 Swaffham Watton Read at source

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Special guests to join global superstar's exclusive UK show in Norfolk revealed

Three special guests who are joining an international superstar at an UK-exclusive show Heritage Live show at Sandringham Estate have been revealed.

10 Jun 2026 Wymondham Attleborough Read at source

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Pub chef accused of inappropriately touching man at child's birthday party

Aaron Whittingstall, who was a chef at the Artichoke pub in Broome, is accused of sexually touching a man during a child’s birthday party.

10 Jun 2026 Swaffham Watton Read at source

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Developer launches fight to build new home despite objections from locals

A developer has launched an appeal after plans to build a new home in a village were refused.

10 Jun 2026 Swaffham Watton Read at source

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Revealed: The Norfolk event that causes school absence rates to soar

Schools saw a spike in absences as pupils bunked off to attend the Royal Norfolk Show.

10 Jun 2026 Wymondham Attleborough Read at source

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Military aircraft to soar through Norfolk skies in major national event this weekend

The aircraft involved in the King's Birthday flypast are to soar through the skies of Norfolk later this month.

09 Jun 2026 Wymondham Attleborough Read at source

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Discover 10 of Norfolk’s best literary adventures this June

Discover the best literary events in Norfolk this June – from author talks and poetry to book groups and family sessions, as part of the Born & Read campaign.

09 Jun 2026 Wymondham Attleborough Read at source

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'It’s just a caterpillar eating': Children’s funny book reviews shared in UK contest

Primary school children have shared blunt and funny descriptions of their favourite books as part of a national reading competition.

09 Jun 2026 Swaffham Watton Read at source

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Zelensky makes plea after Reform remove Ukraine flag from County Hall

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes Reform UK councils - including Norfolk - will rethink their decision to take down his country's flag.

09 Jun 2026 Swaffham Watton Read at source

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Caretaker Norfolk police boss to be chosen after sudden resignation

A special meeting has been convened to appoint a person to stand in as Norfolk's police and crime commissioner.

09 Jun 2026 Swaffham Watton Read at source