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Man in 50s charged after reports of school bus being driven ‘erratically’

Man in 50s charged after reports of school bus being driven ‘erratically’

Police have charged a man in his 50s who is accused of driving a school bus erratically.

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‘Deprivation doesn’t disappear just because a place looks nice’: Examining worrying statistics in West Norfolk

‘Deprivation doesn’t disappear just because a place looks nice’: Examining worrying statistics in West Norfolk

Councillors have had their say on the causes of deprivation in West Norfolk and what can be done to improve people’s lives.

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Duo in court accused of using counterfeit notes at seaside town

Duo in court accused of using counterfeit notes at seaside town

Two men have been charged with using counterfeit notes at more than 20 shops across the county last summer.
Acting student Millie crowned Miss Norfolk and competing in Miss England

Acting student Millie crowned Miss Norfolk and competing in Miss England

Mysogynistic or empowering? 2025’s Miss Norfolk celebrates her recent win and discusses her thoughts on what pageants are really about.
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Co-founder of bed company championing ‘people-first’ mantra scoops up award

Co-founder of bed company championing ‘people-first’ mantra scoops up award

Co-founder of bed company championing ‘people-first’ mantra scoops up award

The co-founder of a West Norfolk bed company has won a prestigious award for championing “people-first manufacturing”.

Friday Politics: ‘Huntingdon train attack reaction says a lot about the times we’re living in’

Friday Politics: ‘Huntingdon train attack reaction says a lot about the times we’re living in’

Friday Politics: ‘Huntingdon train attack reaction says a lot about the times we’re living in’

In this week’s Friday Politics column, Independent councillor Jo Rust discusses the recent Huntingdon train attack…

Your views on new casino, new library, bus station refurbishment and the former Prince Andrew

Your views on new casino, new library, bus station refurbishment and the former Prince Andrew
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Your views on new casino, new library, bus station refurbishment and the former Prince Andrew

A letter writer says a casino where she previously lived ruined her marriage.

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Looking to crown Employee of the Year at 2026 Mayor’s Business Awards

Looking to crown Employee of the Year at 2026 Mayor’s Business Awards

Who’s going to follow in the footsteps of plumbing lecturer Livvi Hodges and be named Employee of the Year at next year’s Mayor’s Business Awards?
‘Final blow’ for village as parking prices force beach café to close

‘Final blow’ for village as parking prices force beach café to close

A beach café closure has been deemed the “final blow” for a village as parking charges rise “too high” to attract customers.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Joey Barton convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts

Joey Barton convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts

Joey Barton convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts

A jury found the 43-year-old had ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with six posts he made on X.
Police issue appeal after tortoise ‘stolen from garden’ during owner’s holiday

Police issue appeal after tortoise ‘stolen from garden’ during owner’s holiday

Police issue appeal after tortoise ‘stolen from garden’ during owner’s holiday

The reptile, whose cage was found upside down, disappeared despite security measures to keep him safe, officers said.
Charity welcomes Alan Carr’s ‘incredible’ Celebrity Traitors prize donation

Charity welcomes Alan Carr’s ‘incredible’ Celebrity Traitors prize donation

Charity welcomes Alan Carr’s ‘incredible’ Celebrity Traitors prize donation

Neuroblastoma UK joked the comedian is ‘truly faithful’ to it, after receiving the £87,500.
Kate and Gerry McCann ‘take no pleasure’ after woman convicted of harassing them

Kate and Gerry McCann ‘take no pleasure’ after woman convicted of harassing them

Kate and Gerry McCann ‘take no pleasure’ after woman convicted of harassing them

Julia Wandelt faces deportation after being found guilty of harassment on Friday.
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SPORT

Linnets’ head coach backs striker to start firing

Linnets’ head coach backs striker to start firing

Ian Culverhouse is backing Adam Marriott to rediscover his goalscoring touch heading into tomorrow’s trip to league leaders South Shields.

Yule reaches final stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School

Yule reaches final stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School

Yule reaches final stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School

Lynn’s Jack Yule has achieved a major milestone in his golfing career by booking his place in the Final Stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School.

Ghosts set up derby clash in last eight

Ghosts set up derby clash in last eight

Ghosts set up derby clash in last eight

Fakenham Town set up an intriguing Norfolk Senior Cup quarter-final tie against Downham after brushing aside Castle Acre Swifts on Wednesday night.

Pelicans suffer first defeat

Pelicans suffer first defeat

Pelicans suffer first defeat

Pelicans suffered their first defeat of the season at Bedford Hockey Club on Saturday.

Lynnsport B claim bragging rights

Lynnsport B claim bragging rights

Lynnsport B claim bragging rights

Lynnsport Indoor Bowls Club continued their winning start to the season in the county’s fourth division.

Masters make their mark

Masters make their mark

Thirteen members of West Norfolk Swimming Club’s Masters squad made a big impact at the Swim England National Masters Winter Championships 2025.

Bowls club celebrates dedicated service from two stalwarts

Bowls club celebrates dedicated service from two stalwarts

Sandringham Bowling Club is celebrating two decades of dedicated service from two stalwarts.

Five-star Ghosts progress in Senior Cup

Five-star Ghosts progress in Senior Cup

Fakenham Town cruised into the last eight of the Norfolk Senior Cup with a convincing 5-0 victory over Castle Acre Swifts last night.
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WHAT'S ON

Fireworks display, Christmas fairs, and theatre shows happening in West Norfolk

Fireworks display, Christmas fairs, and theatre shows happening in West Norfolk

In his weekly That’s Entertainment column, Andy Tyler looks at some exciting upcoming events…

Theatre's upcoming production will have plenty of ‘laugh-out-loud’ moments

Theatre's upcoming production will have plenty of ‘laugh-out-loud’ moments

Theatre's upcoming production will have plenty of ‘laugh-out-loud’ moments

A “laugh-out-play” based on the chaos of school life is hitting the stage.

Jazz club presents ‘sophisticated’ evening with band

Jazz club presents ‘sophisticated’ evening with band

Jazz club presents ‘sophisticated’ evening with band

Fancy getting your dancing shoes on? If so, why not go along to this event!

Enjoy timeless 70s hits with ‘dazzling’ band

Enjoy timeless 70s hits with ‘dazzling’ band

Enjoy timeless 70s hits with ‘dazzling’ band

A show is coming to town for a “dazzling” evening of timeless hits.

Sit back and enjoy thrilling film

Sit back and enjoy thrilling film

Sit back and enjoy thrilling film

Grab your snacks and get ready for a film that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.
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LIFESTYLE

Celebrating Ofsted success at school in 2016

Celebrating Ofsted success at school in 2016

In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature, we take a look back at a primary school’s success from 2016…

Looking back at November memories from 2011, 2016 and 2017

Looking back at November memories from 2011, 2016 and 2017

Looking back at November memories from 2011, 2016 and 2017

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature, we take a look back at November memories from 2011, 2016 and 2017…

New sixth form for town and railway line discussions in 2017

New sixth form for town and railway line discussions in 2017

New sixth form for town and railway line discussions in 2017

In our weekly On This Week feature, we take a look back at what was making the headlines in 2017, as well as a picture from 1995…

Art’s centre drama with royal link, new playgroup venue and key road changes in 1987

Art’s centre drama with royal link, new playgroup venue and key road changes in 1987

Art’s centre drama with royal link, new playgroup venue and key road changes in 1987

In our weekly On This Week feature, we take a look back at what was hitting the headlines in 1987, as well as a picture from 1992…
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Highlights from Iliffe's websites across the UK

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Highlights from Iliffe's websites across the UK

Harlow man who offered to spy for Russia jailed for seven years

Harlow man who offered to spy for Russia jailed for seven years

Harlow man who offered to spy for Russia jailed for seven years

Howard Phillips, 66, was arrested after a series of interactions with undercover counter terrorism officers, whom he believed were Russian agents.
New genomic method provides updated diagnoses for children with rare conditions

New genomic method provides updated diagnoses for children with rare conditions

New genomic method provides updated diagnoses for children with rare conditions

Wellcome Sanger Institute, Cambridge University Hospitals and Genomics England teamed up.
Newly-elected Reform councillors ‘thrilled to make history’ with by-election wins

Newly-elected Reform councillors ‘thrilled to make history’ with by-election wins

Newly-elected Reform councillors ‘thrilled to make history’ with by-election wins

New councillors have said they are “thrilled to make history”, becoming the district’s first ever Reform representatives.
Dementia linked to problems with brain’s waste clearance system, say Cambridge researchers

Dementia linked to problems with brain’s waste clearance system, say Cambridge researchers

Dementia linked to problems with brain’s waste clearance system, say Cambridge researchers

Our ‘glymphatic’ system helps protect us.
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