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Power cut hits more than 600 Norfolk homes

659 Norfolk homes hit by power cut on Monday, March 1.

Daniel Moxon

More than 600 homes in the east of the county were left without electricity after a power cut. UK Power Networks said they were made aware of the issue at 7.30am on Monday, which initially knocked out power to 649 homes in parts including Acle,...

Police at the scene of an accident on the A1064 at the junction with the B1152, Billockby near Acle,

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Drivers face delays following traffic accident on junction

Donna-Louise Bishop

Parts of Norfolk have some of the lowest rates of new coronavirus cases in the country Picture: Get

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Norfolk Covid-19 cases at lowest level since October, figures show

Daniel Moxon

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Tributes to kind-hearted dad-of-three who died from Covid

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Norwich Castle Open Art Show 2021

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Submissions open for Norwich Castle Open Art Show

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A pair of lorries carrying large steel tanks were given a police escort along the A10.

Delays possible as 23m long boat travels along A47 and A11

Daniel Moxon

Former Castle tavern, Great Yarmouth

'Forgotten' pub to go under hammer after fails to sell

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Reopening schools could see repeat rapid testing of pupils to be conducted in schools when they return, before switching to home tests.

Parents react to twice weekly Covid tests for school households

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Holidaymakers enjoy the warm weather at Sea Palling beach Picture : ANTONY KELLY

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'Stay local' warning and visitors fined after hundreds head to Sea Palling

Donna-Louise Bishop

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The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is administered. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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Nine in 10 over-65s have had first Covid-19 vaccine, says NHS

Daniel Moxon

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18 of Norfolk's most fascinating buildings

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Deliveroo motorbike riders in Norwich. Picture : ANTONY KELLY

Deliveroo to launch in Great Yarmouth as demand soars during pandemic

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Protections for tenants living in rented accommodation hit by the spread of coronavirus must not be

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Fears over 'perfect storm' for renters as eviction ban set to end

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The UK's chief medical officers have warned that the NHS could be overwhelmed within 21 days in some areas.

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Coronavirus: How busy are our local hospitals?

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'Another tool for pandemic fight' - heads welcome testing for families

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Impresario Peter Jay owner of Hippodrome Circus

Summer is saved! Resort braced for 'full-on' season

Liz Coates

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Broads Authority Ranger Tobi Radcliffe on the River Ant at How Hill, Norfolk. Picture: James Bass Ph

Three boaters prosecuted for speeding offences on the Broads

Donna-Louise Bishop

The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is prepared for administering. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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Revealed: how many people have had the Covid-19 vaccine where you live

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Plans for light-up advertising boards at accident hotspot rejected

Sarah Burgess

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School receives much needed donation as part of World Book Day

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Revealed: Adult vaccination rates are lower in some areas of Norfolk

Sam Ferguson and Sarah Burgess

Removing overdue charges for everyone under the age of 16 are among Norfolk libraries proposals for a post-pandemic reading push.

Norfolk libraries to scrap late fees for children

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Couple who drove from Hull to Norfolk for a walk among lockdown breakers

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Brandon Lewis' local hospital, the James Paget at Gorleston Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

'Valued and enthusiastic' traffic warden died in hospital, inquest hears

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Search for woman, 64, missing from residential home

Clarissa Place

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18 of Norfolk's most fascinating buildings

Rowan Mantell

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Impresario Peter Jay owner of Hippodrome Circus

Summer is saved! Resort braced for 'full-on' season

Liz Coates

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Customers slam boss of axed music festival over refusal to refund deposits

Sarah Burgess

Protections for tenants living in rented accommodation hit by the spread of coronavirus must not be

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Fears over 'perfect storm' for renters as eviction ban set to end

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'Nothing we can put our finger on' - Great Yarmouth sees rise in Covid rate

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Demolition to make way for Great Yarmouth's third river crossing

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WATCH: Homes torn down to make way for new £121m river crossing

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'It's full-on' - Mum turns fortunes around with lockdown business

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Bid to bulldoze village bric-a-brac shop draws concerns

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Submissions open for Norwich Castle Open Art Show

Norwich Castle Open Art Show 2021

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Kate Wolstenholme

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A call for submissions has been made ahead of the sixth year of the Norwich Castle Open Art Show, with the theme of Somewhere Unexpected. Rosy Gray, curator of modern and contemporary art at Norwich Castle, said: "The call is inviting artists...

A pair of lorries carrying large steel tanks were given a police escort along the A10.

Delays possible as 23m long boat travels along A47 and A11

Daniel Moxon

659 Norfolk homes hit by power cut on Monday, March 1.

Power cut hits more than 600 Norfolk homes

Daniel Moxon

Parts of Norfolk have some of the lowest rates of new coronavirus cases in the country Picture: Get

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Norfolk Covid-19 cases at lowest level since October, figures show

Daniel Moxon

The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is administered. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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Nine in 10 over-65s have had first Covid-19 vaccine, says NHS

Daniel Moxon

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Former boxer and roofer George Blazeby dies aged 82

Boxers George Blazeby and Herbie Hide smiling at the camera with medals

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Donna-Louise Bishop

A former professional boxer described as a “much-loved people’s person” has died at the age of 82. George Blazeby, of Hall Road, Norwich, was born on May 12, 1938. At the age of 14, he joined Norwich Lads Club and took part in more than 100...

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Norfolk star shines on German indoor stage

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Wayne Willgress wins his match against Greg Harlow during the World Indoor Bowls singles championshi

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Norfolk bowls star tests positive at world indoor championships

Dominic Picksley

Cynthia Blackwell being awarded the Dennis Thompson trophy.

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Former long-serving swimming club treasurer dies aged 92

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Local clubs face a break after new lockdown measures

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Submissions open for Norwich Castle Open Art Show

Norwich Castle Open Art Show 2021

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Kate Wolstenholme

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A call for submissions has been made ahead of the sixth year of the Norwich Castle Open Art Show, with the theme of Somewhere Unexpected. Rosy Gray, curator of modern and contemporary art at Norwich Castle, said: "The call is inviting artists...

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13 places to order a Mother's Day takeaway from

Lauren Cope

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Sir John Hurt art prize opens for entries with increased prize money

Kate Wolstenholme

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Street Flavours at The Blue Boar pub in Sprowston is one of the places in Norfolk offering takeaway roast dinners.

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7 places in Norfolk offering takeaway roast dinners

Louisa Baldwin

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Off the beaten track: Where to go for isolated holiday post-lockdown

Caroline Culot

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'Forgotten' pub to go under hammer after fails to sell

Former Castle tavern, Great Yarmouth

Caroline Culot

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A quaint Victorian building that was once a Norfolk inn is for sale at auction for £90,000 to £110,000. The property at 161 Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, formerly the Castle Tavern, previously went up for sale on the open market last...

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18 of Norfolk's most fascinating buildings

Rowan Mantell

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Protect the Planet by Norfolk vet, tv presenter and author Jess French

“Shocked and elated” at chance to help children protect planet

Rowan Mantell

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Remember Decimal Day? 50 years on from currency changing forever

Ben Craske

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Off the beaten track: Where to go for isolated holiday post-lockdown

Caroline Culot

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