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A car crashed into The Wortwell Bell pub

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Driver, 25, charged over shocking pub crash in Norfolk village

Three vessels go up in flames along the River Chet, in between Loddon Marina and Pyes Mill Picnic Area

Three vessels go up in flames along the River Chet, in between Loddon Marina and Pyes Mill Picnic Area

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Sunken boat finally removed from river THREE weeks after dramatic blaze

The Beccles Wetherspoons

The Beccles Wetherspoons

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REVEALED: How much does Wetherspoon pub outdoor furniture cost?

A yoga retreat for those that aren’t into yoga

A yoga retreat for those that aren’t into yoga

New yoga retreat to be held in Norfolk countryside

Oliver Burwood, from the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, admits he has to make

Oliver Burwood, from the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, admits he has to make

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Redundancies at Norfolk primary school as year groups merge to cut costs

The team in Bungay at The Tudor Bakehouse on its first day. Left t to right: Shop manager Ben Allen (left), Jessie (centre) and Ellie (right) taken by Jane Vass

The team in Bungay at The Tudor Bakehouse on its first day. Left t to right: Shop manager Ben Allen (left), Jessie (centre) and Ellie (right) taken by Jane Vass

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Bakery established over 30 years ago 'delighted' to open new shop in town

SET Beccles School is to become Beccles High School from September with new a head teacher, Chris Barnes (inset)

SET Beccles School is to become Beccles High School from September with new a head teacher, Chris Barnes (inset)

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School in 'decline' announces new name, new head and new trust

A joint art exhibition by Waveney Valley artists promises insight into creative dynamics. Pictured: Facing the Waves by Paul Zawadzk

A joint art exhibition by Waveney Valley artists promises insight into creative dynamics. Pictured: Facing the Waves by Paul Zawadzk

Artists excited ahead of first joint exhibition

Bungay Bridge Club has celebrated its 40th anniversary

Bungay Bridge Club has celebrated its 40th anniversary

Bridge club celebrates 40 years of top card players

A new tribute in honour of Gordon Knowles and the history of 'Chicken Roundabout' has been made

A new tribute in honour of Gordon Knowles and the history of 'Chicken Roundabout' has been made

Local government

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New tribute honours man who tended hens at famous Chicken Roundabout for decades

Keith Miller in Ukraine, where he visited a graveyard

Keith Miller in Ukraine, where he visited a graveyard

Kirby Cane man embarks on life-saving mission to Ukraine

Police were called to Wilderness Lane, near to Harleston's Archbishop Sancroft High School, after reports of a shooting

Police were called to Wilderness Lane, near to Harleston's Archbishop Sancroft High School, after reports of a shooting

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Teenager arrested after girls shot in Norfolk town

The cheque is presented to Elliot and his mother

The cheque is presented to Elliot and his mother

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Autistic boy to receive support dog thanks to Lions Clubs donation

Fiona Shorten took on the gruelling challenge to raise money and awareness for autism

Fiona Shorten took on the gruelling challenge to raise money and awareness for autism

Earsham woman cycles 220 miles for autism charity

Aerial view of the village of Wortwell by Angela Sharpe

Aerial view of the village of Wortwell by Angela Sharpe

Planning and development

Norfolk village could be set for expansion with dozen homes

David Beavan has been expelled from the Liberal Democrats after 55 years

David Beavan has been expelled from the Liberal Democrats after 55 years

General Election 2024

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Senior councillor EXPELLED from party after 55 years for supporting rival leader

The New Age Travelling site at Needham, near Harleston (Image: South Norfolk District Council)

The New Age Travelling site at Needham, near Harleston (Image: South Norfolk District Council)

Planning and development

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Traveller family faces backlash over plans to stay in Norfolk village permanently

Ditchingham Hall taken in 2014

Ditchingham Hall taken in 2014

Planning and development

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Norfolk conservation area with plethora of stately homes to expand

The New Age Travelling site at Needham, near Harleston

The New Age Travelling site at Needham, near Harleston

Local government

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Traveller family seeks to make camp in Norfolk village permanent

Birds eye view of Hill Farm in Topcroft

Birds eye view of Hill Farm in Topcroft

Grade II listed building with 19 acres in quaint village set to go under the hammer

Lord Sharkey opening a new archive at the National Advertising Trust's collection in Raveningham, near Hales.

Lord Sharkey opening a new archive at the National Advertising Trust's collection in Raveningham, near Hales.

See inside the world's LARGEST ad archive... deep in the Norfolk countryside

People canoeing on the River Waveney.

People canoeing on the River Waveney.

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Swimming in River Waveney 'jeopardised' by fallen trees and explosion of algae

Topcroft Open Gardens Credit Topcroft Open Gardens1

Topcroft Open Gardens Credit Topcroft Open Gardens1

Open Garden scheme in Norfolk village grows to celebrate 20th year

Farm land near the Norwich Road at Woodton

Farm land near the Norwich Road at Woodton

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Riddle of body found on farmland which police say had been there for weeks

A minimum of six businesses were targeted by the same gang of thieves using the same distraction

A minimum of six businesses were targeted by the same gang of thieves using the same distraction

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Hunt continues for 'A146 gang' after two-hour 20 mile lightning crime blitz

Asbestos fly tipped along Norfolk's Upper Tumbril Lane

Asbestos fly tipped along Norfolk's Upper Tumbril Lane

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Asbestos among 'disgraceful' trash fly-tipped along Norfolk village lane

The junction for Mill Road whihc has been highlighted as dangerous

The junction for Mill Road whihc has been highlighted as dangerous

Local government

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Stretch of major Norfolk road to have speed limit reduced

The road was closed from the public footpath sign to the layby at the Horseshoes pub following the fatal crash

The road was closed from the public footpath sign to the layby at the Horseshoes pub following the fatal crash

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No action against driver arrested after two cyclists killed in fatal crash

Andy Slee CEO of SIBA awards Phil Halls of Grain Brewery gold at the National Awards for their smoker porter, Slate. Credit: SIBA

Andy Slee CEO of SIBA awards Phil Halls of Grain Brewery gold at the National Awards for their smoker porter, Slate. Credit: SIBA

Norfolk brewery owner 'thrilled' to scoop three gongs at national beer awards

A car has ended up on its side following a crash in Loddon

A car has ended up on its side following a crash in Loddon

Local government

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Third accident in as many weeks on Norfolk roundabout sparks safety calls

Paul Holland will have five of his very own Stow Fen Farm Brewery beers on rotation when he opens

Paul Holland will have five of his very own Stow Fen Farm Brewery beers on rotation when he opens

Opening date of Norfolk pub due to open today delayed a week after 'setbacks'

A storm passes over Hardley Flood beside the River Chet in the Norfolk Broads.

A storm passes over Hardley Flood beside the River Chet in the Norfolk Broads.

Planning and development

Flagship Broads footpath closed for a DECADE could finally reopen

The road was closed overnight following the collision of a grey Seat and a rider of an electric bike

The road was closed overnight following the collision of a grey Seat and a rider of an electric bike

Police still investigating electric bike rider's life-changing crash

Jo and Frank Butt, the landlords of the oldest pub in Loddon, The Angel Inn

Jo and Frank Butt, the landlords of the oldest pub in Loddon, The Angel Inn

Norfolk pub 'beats winter blues' to reopen after second phase of refurbishment

The map which Norfolk County Council have sent to residents in Woodton has raised eyebrows

The map which Norfolk County Council have sent to residents in Woodton has raised eyebrows

Local government

Council's 'ridiculous' 40 mile diversion route for Norfolk village roadworks slammed

The Otter Trust celebrated 50 years of working in conservation with a Sri Lankan group by flying 6500 miles to celebrate together

The Otter Trust celebrated 50 years of working in conservation with a Sri Lankan group by flying 6500 miles to celebrate together

Norfolk Otter group celebrates 50 year tie to Sri Lanka with 'beautiful' visit

'A good next step:' School looks forward to new chapter

Graham Elliott wading along Locks Lane to the flooded Geldeston Locks (taken in November 2023)

Graham Elliott wading along Locks Lane to the flooded Geldeston Locks (taken in November 2023)

Broads pub plagued by floods is 'optimistic' for the future

Bungay Camera Clubkicked off 2024 with a talk from an award winning photographer

Bungay Camera Clubkicked off 2024 with a talk from an award winning photographer

Clubs and societies

Award-winning photographer captivates camera club

The Raj in Loddon's licence is under review following an immigration raid

The Raj in Loddon's licence is under review following an immigration raid

Norfolk restaurant's licence under scrutiny after immigration raid arrests

Phil Halls (left) of Grain Brewery accepts the historic award from Buster Grant of SIBA

Phil Halls (left) of Grain Brewery accepts the historic award from Buster Grant of SIBA

Award winning Norfolk beer takes top prize AGAIN with secret ingredient revealed

Partners of the Harleston practice are sisters Sahar (left) and Sonia Ahmadiani (right)

Partners of the Harleston practice are sisters Sahar (left) and Sonia Ahmadiani (right)

Sisters 'delighted' to reopen Norfolk town's only dentist six months after closure

The incident happened on the Diss side of The Three Horseshoes pub in Billingford along the A143

The incident happened on the Diss side of The Three Horseshoes pub in Billingford along the A143

Police extend bail of man arrested after two cyclists died in crash by Norfolk pub

Aerial view of Diss

Aerial view of Diss

Planning and development

Housing scheme means Norfolk town will get a little larger

Left to right: Frank Barrett, Graham Elliott, Nicky Elliott and Jodie Barrett

Left to right: Frank Barrett, Graham Elliott, Nicky Elliott and Jodie Barrett

Stranded Norfolk pub surrounded by EIGHT miles of floodwater

The Geldeston Locks have put measures in place ahead of Storm Ciarán

The Geldeston Locks have put measures in place ahead of Storm Ciarán

The Norfolk pub closed for 10 days because of flooding

Pampas Lodge Holiday Park in Haddicose has had plans to change the use of its site refused

Pampas Lodge Holiday Park in Haddicose has had plans to change the use of its site refused

Planning and development

Holiday provider refused plans to change use of Norfolk Broads site

The ribbon is cut as French parliamentary senators present John and Lynda Hamps with their award

The ribbon is cut as French parliamentary senators present John and Lynda Hamps with their award

From Norfolk with love: Ex-pub landlords celebrate 'Entente Cordiale' in France

Eight homes could be given the green light for development in Brooke after a new application was filed

Eight homes could be given the green light for development in Brooke after a new application was filed

Planning and development

Bid for more homes lodged in popular Norfolk commuter village

Earsham Parish Council chairman Richard Randlesome hopes something can be done to slow cars down on the A143

Earsham Parish Council chairman Richard Randlesome hopes something can be done to slow cars down on the A143

Two deaths in as many months prompts calls to improve 'lethal' road

Volunteers moving a fallen tree in the river to create new habitat

Volunteers moving a fallen tree in the river to create new habitat

River trust vows to 'continue fight' against invasive species to keep waterways clear

Nathan West's half marathon is on Sunday, October 1

Nathan West's half marathon is on Sunday, October 1

Norfolk's 'local celebrity' ready for half marathon as fundraiser smashes £60,000

Geldeston Locks from the River Waveney.

Geldeston Locks from the River Waveney.

Historic Broads pub announces schedule of events for 'quieter winter months'

The man was found by Hemsby Lifeboat crew between Somerleyton and the River Waveney Centre

The man was found by Hemsby Lifeboat crew between Somerleyton and the River Waveney Centre

Man spared blushes as he is saved on Broads as boat floated away while he slept