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Calls for answers after weekend of crime linked to traveller encampments
News via Eastern Daily Press

Calls for answers after weekend of crime linked to traveller encampments

Reports linked to Lowestoft traveller encampments have sparked reports of theft, flytipping, and anti-social behaviour

25 Aug 2026 Read at source
Person in hospital after two-vehicle crash on A12
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Person in hospital after two-vehicle crash on A12

A person is in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the A12 between Wrentham and Kessingland.

25 Aug 2026 Read at source
Bizarre incident on A11 as man driving car full of dogs arrested for raft of offences
News via Eastern Daily Press

Bizarre incident on A11 as man driving car full of dogs arrested for raft of offences

A man was arrested after he crashed a vehicle while carrying "multiple dogs" on the A11 near Attleborough in Norfolk.

25 Aug 2026 Read at source
I'm putting my pen down for good to take passion for politics in different direction
News via Norwich Evening News

I'm putting my pen down for good to take passion for politics in different direction

First of all, I must start this column with an apology to my regular readers in Suffolk who might have read something similar to this when I retired from the EADT and Ipswich Star last summer, but I have decided I need to put down my pen for good.

25 Aug 2026 Norwich Read at source

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Bin collections to change next week due to bank holiday
News via Eastern Daily Press

Bin collections to change next week due to bank holiday

The bank holiday this Monday will see bin collections pushed back for a number of locals in north Norfolk.

25 Aug 2026 Read at source
Farmers on red alert for animal disease as first bluetongue case confirmed in Norfolk
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Farmers on red alert for animal disease as first bluetongue case confirmed in Norfolk

East Anglia's livestock farmers are on red alert for a potentially deadly animal disease after Norfolk recorded its first bluetongue case of the 2026/27 season.

25 Aug 2026 Read at source
Double venue 'mega' party coming to NR2 with live music this bank holiday weekend
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Double venue 'mega' party coming to NR2 with live music this bank holiday weekend

The Earlham and The Black Horse in Earlham Road, Norwich, will both host the Bank Holiday Summer Party on August 30.

25 Aug 2026 Norwich Read at source
Hit music festival to take final bow after 13 years citing 'endless red tape'
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Hit music festival to take final bow after 13 years citing 'endless red tape'

Maui Festival, held at the Elveden Estate near Thetford, is returning this August bank holiday weekend for its 13th and final year.

25 Aug 2026 Thetford Read at source
Prominent businessman lifts lid on struggles to develop pub he bought in 2024
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Prominent businessman lifts lid on struggles to develop pub he bought in 2024

Marcus Pearcey has lifted the lid on his struggles to develop the Green Man pub in Rackheath near Norwich

25 Aug 2026 Norwich Read at source
Bridge named after 'heroine of the A47' who went to aid of scores of crash victims
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Bridge named after 'heroine of the A47' who went to aid of scores of crash victims

A bridge over the newly revamped A47 has been named in honour of Valerie Knights, who helped scores of people involved in crashes near her home.

25 Aug 2026 Read at source
Missing swimmer rescued after being swept almost a mile out to sea
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Missing swimmer rescued after being swept almost a mile out to sea

A missing swimmer was rescued by Caister RNLI's Inshore Lifeboat and Ava Sofie, a wind farm vessel, after being swept almost a mile out to sea.

25 Aug 2026 Read at source
Council approves £250k rates write-off for Norfolk firm (but won't say who it is)
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Council approves £250k rates write-off for Norfolk firm (but won't say who it is)

Breckland Council has approved a £250,000 business rates write-off to allow a firm it has refused to name to move Snetterton, sparking a Reform row over transparency

25 Aug 2026 Read at source

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