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'Destructive forces were at work,' say campaigners on decision to infill bridge over historic rail route

17 January 2023
'Destructive forces were at work,' say campaigners on decision to infill bridge over historic rail route

'Destructive forces were at work,' say campaigners on decision to infill bridge over historic rail route

17 January 2023

Campaigners have raised concerns about the blocking-up of a bridge over a historic rail route, saying it will prevent cyclists from using it.


Stand-off between two councils over parking enforcement costs

16 January 2023
Stand-off between two councils over parking enforcement costs

Stand-off between two councils over parking enforcement costs

16 January 2023

A stand-off has emerged between two Norfolk councils over the cost of parking enforcement.


Rail station to serve new community of 4,000 homes would be 'ludicrously expensive'

16 January 2023
Rail station to serve new community of 4,000 homes would be 'ludicrously expensive'

Rail station to serve new community of 4,000 homes would be 'ludicrously expensive'

16 January 2023

The prospect of a new railway station to serve a planned 4,000-home development has been talked down by council officials.


Plans for six new village homes given green light, despite traffic and noise concerns

13 January 2023
Plans for six new village homes given green light, despite traffic and noise concerns

Plans for six new village homes given green light, despite traffic and noise concerns

13 January 2023

Six homes have been approved in a West Norfolk village, despite concerns about noise, traffic and a loss of privacy.


Supermarkets feud as Tesco objects to plans for new Lidl store

12 January 2023
Supermarkets feud as Tesco objects to plans for new Lidl store

Supermarkets feud as Tesco objects to plans for new Lidl store

12 January 2023

A battle between two supermarket chains is taking place in a West Norfolk town.

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Former railway line could become new cycling link between two towns

11 January 2023
Former railway line could become new cycling link between two towns

Former railway line could become new cycling link between two towns

11 January 2023

A new walking and cycling link between two towns could be created along a former railway line, officials have revealed.


Cycling upgrade plans revealed across county

06 January 2023
Cycling upgrade plans revealed across county

Cycling upgrade plans revealed across county

06 January 2023

A major push to get people out of their cars and onto bikes has been unveiled, with schemes planned across 20 of the county’s towns and villages.


Inspector approves plans for 43 new village homes despite councillors' concerns

05 January 2023
Inspector approves plans for 43 new village homes despite councillors' concerns

Inspector approves plans for 43 new village homes despite councillors' concerns

05 January 2023

A council’s refusal for 43 new homes to be built in a village has been overturned by the Planning Inspectorate, despite fears over children’s safety.


26 new schools to be built in county over next decade

05 January 2023
26 new schools to be built in county over next decade

26 new schools to be built in county over next decade

05 January 2023

Twenty-six new schools will need to be built in the next ten years to accommodate Norfolk’s growing population, the county council has said.

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'Patients may have to wait longer' warn NHS chiefs as services face 'extreme pressure'

04 January 2023
'Patients may have to wait longer' warn NHS chiefs as services face 'extreme pressure'

'Patients may have to wait longer' warn NHS chiefs as services face 'extreme pressure'

04 January 2023

Health bosses have warned the region’s health and care system is under “extreme pressure” due to high demand, rising staff sickness and bed-blocking.


Parish Council opposes solar farm plans over concerns about damage to Roman and Anglo-Saxon heritage

01 January 2023
Parish Council opposes solar farm plans over concerns about damage to Roman and Anglo-Saxon heritage

Parish Council opposes solar farm plans over concerns about damage to Roman and Anglo-Saxon heritage

01 January 2023

A parish council has unanimously voted to oppose plans for a new solar farm.


£1.7m contract to transform Guildhall up for grabs

01 January 2023
£1.7m contract to transform Guildhall up for grabs

£1.7m contract to transform Guildhall up for grabs

01 January 2023

A £1.7m contract is up for grabs as part of a plan to transform a theatre believed to have been performed at by Shakespeare himself.

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MP writes to Planning Inspectorate to object to proposed incinerator

01 January 2023
MP writes to Planning Inspectorate to object to proposed incinerator

MP writes to Planning Inspectorate to object to proposed incinerator

01 January 2023

Former prime minister Liz Truss is objecting to a major waste incinerator project being built just outside her constituency.

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'Still a very long way to go' on Government's Levelling Up pledge in region

29 December 2022
'Still a very long way to go' on Government's Levelling Up pledge in region

'Still a very long way to go' on Government's Levelling Up pledge in region

29 December 2022

The government is falling short on its pledge to ‘level up’ the region, according to the first major assessment of the flagship policy.


Number of homes planned in village rises from 35 to 75

29 December 2022
Number of homes planned in village rises from 35 to 75

Number of homes planned in village rises from 35 to 75

29 December 2022

Councillors have unanimously agreed to more than double the number of homes granted permission on a village development.

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Former PM Truss shares concerns over future of sorting office

28 December 2022
Former PM Truss shares concerns over future of sorting office

Former PM Truss shares concerns over future of sorting office

28 December 2022

Liz Truss, the former prime minister, has expressed concern over the future of a Royal Mail sorting office in her area.


New town shop seeks permission to sell alcohol

23 December 2022
New town shop seeks permission to sell alcohol

New town shop seeks permission to sell alcohol

23 December 2022

A new business in a market town has applied for permission to sell alcohol until 11pm most nights of the week.


Fears that delays to Levelling Up funding could impact Norfolk projects

22 December 2022
Fears that delays to Levelling Up funding could impact Norfolk projects

Fears that delays to Levelling Up funding could impact Norfolk projects

22 December 2022

Concerns have been raised that fresh delays from the government in delivering ‘Levelling Up’ funding could damage regeneration projects.

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Homelessness warning as council's B&B spend increases ninefold

21 December 2022
Homelessness warning as council's B&B spend increases ninefold

Homelessness warning as council's B&B spend increases ninefold

21 December 2022

A council has warned that it is spending roughly nine times as much cash on B&B accommodation than it normally would, due to rising homelessness.


MP confirms he will stand in next General Election

09 December 2022
MP confirms he will stand in next General Election

MP confirms he will stand in next General Election

09 December 2022

One of Norfolk’s newest MPs has confirmed he will fight the next general election.


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