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Officer seriously injured following town collision

Officer seriously injured following town collision

A police officer was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision at a town’s mini roundabout at the weekend
Decision due on 44 new homes in village almost a decade since initial permission

Decision due on 44 new homes in village almost a decade since initial permission

A decision is due on plans for 44 new homes in a village almost a decade since permission was granted for a similar proposal.
£20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War

£20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War

A £20,000 project looking at the impact that American airmen had on south Norfolk and the region during the Second World War has launched.
Plans lodged for new 39-home estate in village

Plans lodged for new 39-home estate in village

Dozens of new homes are set to be built across the road from a village primary school in South Norfolk.
Former ambassador and hostage come together for marathon promise

Former ambassador and hostage come together for marathon promise

A promise between a former British ambassador to Iran and a hostage in captivity will see them run the London Marathon together.

Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit

Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit

Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit

A butcher and baker have seen their version of a chocolate bar bring them huge success – and the no small matter of a new fridge.

PICTURE GALLERY: Zoo welcomes all for an Easter egg on the wild side

PICTURE GALLERY: Zoo welcomes all for an Easter egg on the wild side

PICTURE GALLERY: Zoo welcomes all for an Easter egg on the wild side

An eggs-traordinary twist on a normal egg hunt has been taking place at Banham Zoo over the Easter holidays.

‘It really is a dream come true’: Author’s debut book in running for national prize

‘It really is a dream come true’: Author’s debut book in running for national prize

‘It really is a dream come true’: Author’s debut book in running for national prize

A woman has made a dream start to life as an author after seeing her debut novel nominated for a top award.

Cash in the attic: Auctioneers help with valuation day to help village hall

Cash in the attic: Auctioneers help with valuation day to help village hall

Cash in the attic: Auctioneers help with valuation day to help village hall

An Antiques Roadshow-style event gave people the perfect chance to find out the value of their most prized possessions.

Huge solar farm project could cause ‘irreversible damage’ to county, says councillor

Huge solar farm project could cause ‘irreversible damage’ to county, says councillor

Huge solar farm project could cause ‘irreversible damage’ to county, says councillor

Plans to construct a huge solar farm in north Suffolk risk causing irreversible damage to biodiversity and ecology, it has been warned.

“It was her pride and joy”: daughter of town wool shop owner pays tribute to mum

“It was her pride and joy”: daughter of town wool shop owner pays tribute to mum

“It was her pride and joy”: daughter of town wool shop owner pays tribute to mum

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a woman who loved her community and brought a flair for design and colour to her town.

Town Easter trail has people on the hunt for bunnies

Town Easter trail has people on the hunt for bunnies

Town Easter trail has people on the hunt for bunnies

An Easter trail has seen families hunting high and low in a bid to win a hamper full of heavenly goodies.
Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

Defra has said a cull at a Norfolk farm has taken place after bird flu was confirmed on the premises.
Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

The region’s most senior health boss has launched a scathing attack on the Government’s plans to reform the NHS after stepping down from her role.
Ed calls on PM for £250m of music funding

Ed calls on PM for £250m of music funding

A Framlingham superstar has banded together with some big names to call on the Prime Minister for long-term funding to UK music education.

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£20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War

£20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War

A £20,000 project looking at the impact that American airmen had on south Norfolk and the region during the Second World War has launched.
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Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit

A butcher and baker have seen their version of a chocolate bar bring them huge success – and the no small matter of a new fridge.
‘It really is a dream come true’: Author’s debut book in running for national prize

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Decision due on 44 new homes in village almost a decade since initial permission

Decision due on 44 new homes in village almost a decade since initial permission
£20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War

£20,000 project sets out to honour legacy of American airmen in Second World War
Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit

Sugar rush for village butcher and baker as Dubai chocolate proves a hit
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