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Plumber's plan for 'enormous' garage in his back garden rejected

The garage would have gone up behind this hedge on the western edge of Mattishall.

Breckland District Council

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Permission for a garage building on the edge of a village, which would have been the size of seven double decker buses, was denied by councillors at a meeting on Monday morning.

A motorbike crashed along this stretch of road close to Trowse this morning near Norwich.

Delays after two-vehicle crash on A47

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Colourful spinners light the faces of seven-year-olds Lucy Prentice, left, and her best friend Ella

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Lots of smiles and festive cheer seen at town's Christmas light switch on

Emily Thomson

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All under 40s are now eligible for a Covid booster jab as the the government steps up efforts to tackle the Omicron variant.

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All under 40s to be offered Covid booster jab

Angus Williams

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Joe Brown is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence.

Police hunting for Norwich man wanted for three weeks

Robbie Nichols

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Screen grab of Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

Sean Galea-Pace

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Norfolk stately home neighbour dispute sees campsite owner in court

Simon Parkin

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New 4,000 home garden village idea criticised by countryside charity

Dan Grimmer

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Seb Whittingham, four, from Wicklewood, is happy with his Polar Express ticket which the conductor h

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Christmas in full swing as Polar Express delights thousands in sell-out run

Reece Hanson

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The Swan Gressenhall Community team his fundraising to buy and renovate this pub. They have just p

Village pub could reopen as soon as the spring

Thomas Chapman

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Norfolk could see a snowy March.

Snow starts to fall in Norfolk - but will it last?

Sean Galea-Pace

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The A47 between North Tuddenham and Easton . Pic: Highways England.

Wildlife trust objects to A47 dualling amid fears for bat colonies

Dan Grimmer

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covi

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Face masks to be compulsory in shops and public transport, PM announces

Emily Thomson

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Pretty gabled exterior of Church Farmhouse in East Lexham which is up for rent

Rare chance to rent a 16th century farmhouse overlooking a Norfolk estate

Rebecca MacNaughton

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Dozens attended the opening of Ellenor Fenn Garden in Dereham

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Thomas Chapman

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Norwich Christmas lights switch on. Tanya Burr and husband Jim Chapman take a selfie with Santa.Pict

Health director 'cautiously optimistic' region can enjoy normal Christmas

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Senior couple sitting on sofa and looking at digital tablet in living room

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UK’s first equity release search engine launched

Peter Sharkey

Christmas

'A little bit special' - German Christmas market opens at Norfolk farm

The Goat Shed at Fielding Barn has opened a giant German Christmas market.

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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The Christmas magic has already begun at one farm shop after it transformed its barn into a German-style Christmas market with 20 stalls.

Presents, presents, presents... but is that really all Christmas is about, asks Nick Conrad.

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

Owen Sennitt

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Millions of people across the UK are being forced to tear up their Christmas plans following fresh restrictions.

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Owen Sennitt

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Residents have been left without water and toilet facilities in Yaxham after raw sewage flooding.

Misery as raw sewage pours into homes

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Soldiers from The Regimental Associations from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, also known as 'The Welsh Cavalry', and...

Families of Norfolk-based troops deployed in Poland get festive surprise

Abigail Nicholson

Road safety banners sponsored by Sowerbys are being put up outside Northgate High School in Dereham

Calls to help pupils cross 'exceptionally busy road' outside high school

Thomas Chapman

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Fakenham Road where the proposed Western Link route would join just before the roundabout. Picture:

Critics hope to deal significant blow to controversial NDR Western Link

Dan Grimmer

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Police at road accident

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Revealed: Where every serious road crash occurred in Norfolk last year

Simon Parkin

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Our campaign aims to help tackle fuel poverty in our communities this winter

Pledge from groups to help vulnerable people ahead of 'tough winter'

Aaron McMillan

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The Salvation Army launched their toys and tins appeal launched this week, asking to help those

How you can help those in need this Christmas

Aaron McMillan

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Bid to build seven new homes is rejected

Dan Grimmer

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Heating and hot water providers Gasway Services has purchased Blue Flame Services.

Bulb in administration: What does it mean for you?

Grace Piercy

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Matthew Park (left), aka Cookie Cutter, from Dereham, has joined the TeamSeas campaign to clean up the ocean

Norfolk YouTuber with 400,000 subscribers joins campaign to clean up ocean

Thomas Chapman

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Norfolk could see a snowy March.

Snow starts to fall in Norfolk - but will it last?

Sean Galea-Pace

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Colourful spinners light the faces of seven-year-olds Lucy Prentice, left, and her best friend Ella

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Lots of smiles and festive cheer seen at town's Christmas light switch on

Emily Thomson

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Dozens attended the opening of Ellenor Fenn Garden in Dereham

Cast your votes in the Times Awards 2021

Thomas Chapman

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The garage would have gone up behind this hedge on the western edge of Mattishall.

Breckland District Council

Plumber's plan for 'enormous' garage in his back garden rejected

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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Hero carers step in after elderly lady knocked over by van

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Scenes from the Dereham Christmas Lights Switch on 2016 - Biscuit with the Christmas Tree in Dereham

Full programme revealed for Dereham Christmas lights switch-on

Thomas Chapman

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The Railway Tavern in Dereham is set to host a fundraiser for the daughters of Emma Constable

Pub to host fundraiser for daughters of Emma Constable

Thomas Chapman

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Scenes from the Dereham Christmas Lights Switch on 2016 - Biscuit with the Christmas Tree in Dereham

When are Dereham's Christmas lights being switched on?

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News

All under 40s to be offered Covid booster jab

All under 40s are now eligible for a Covid booster jab as the the government steps up efforts to tackle the Omicron variant.

Coronavirus

Angus Williams

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All people aged 18 and over will be offered a Covid-19 booster jab as the government steps up efforts to tackle the new Omicron variant.

Joe Brown is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence.

Police hunting for Norwich man wanted for three weeks

Robbie Nichols

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The garage would have gone up behind this hedge on the western edge of Mattishall.

Breckland District Council

Plumber's plan for 'enormous' garage in his back garden rejected

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

A motorbike crashed along this stretch of road close to Trowse this morning near Norwich.

Delays after two-vehicle crash on A47

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Colourful spinners light the faces of seven-year-olds Lucy Prentice, left, and her best friend Ella

Gallery

Lots of smiles and festive cheer seen at town's Christmas light switch on

Emily Thomson

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Sport

Dolan ready to surprise fans on way to top

Emma Dolan

Boxing

Chris Lakey

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Emma Dolan admits she has shocked a few of her friends - and even after just two fights it looks like she is going to raise a few more eyebrows in boxing circles.

The signs are good for Dereham Town. Picture: Ian Burt

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Match off as fuel crisis bites local football

Chris Lakey

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Emma Dolan of Dereham fighting in Norwich

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Dereham boxer Emma has world title ambitions

Chris Lakey

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Liam Goddard v Sergio Gugliotta

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Third time lucky for Norwich title hopeful

Chris Lakey

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Liam Caffyn and Jake Gunby, from Dereham Golf club, represented Norfolk U12’s at Seckford Golf Club in Suffolk.

Dereham Golf Club full of pride after juniors represent Norfolk

Aaron McMillan

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Things to do

Pub to host fundraiser for daughters of Emma Constable

The Railway Tavern in Dereham is set to host a fundraiser for the daughters of Emma Constable

Thomas Chapman

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A Dereham pub is set to host a fundraiser for the daughters of Emma Constable.

Scenes from the Dereham Christmas Lights Switch on 2016 - Biscuit with the Christmas Tree in Dereham

Full programme revealed for Dereham Christmas lights switch-on

Thomas Chapman

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RuPaul's Drag Race star Bimini Bon Boulash has been announced for Wide Skies and Butterflies Festival at the Raynham Estate.

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Drag Race star Bimini Bon Boulash announced for new festival at estate

Louisa Baldwin

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The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham for 2020 Pictures: B

'A success story for Dereham' - Polar Express set for another bumper season

Thomas Chapman

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Paul Sandford, landlord of the Railway Tavern, is providing transport for anyone wishing to attend R

Dereham pub ramps up support of Lee Rigby football team

Thomas Chapman

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Lifestyle

Rare chance to rent a 16th century farmhouse overlooking a Norfolk estate

Pretty gabled exterior of Church Farmhouse in East Lexham which is up for rent

Rebecca MacNaughton

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A 16th century farmhouse has come up for rent in East Lexham, offering a rare outlook over a pretty parkland setting.

View over High House, Bradenham, which is approached by a long gravel drive and for sale for £1.95m

Huge country house set in 13 acres is for sale for almost £2m

Rebecca MacNaughton

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Mid Norfolk Railway chairman, Charlie Robinson. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Charlie Robinson: The man who brought the Flying Scotsman to Norfolk

Mark Nicholls

couple in front of the window of a real estate agent

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Are longer term mortgages good news for home buyers?

Peter Sharkey

Woman hugging pillow on Tempur mattress from Aldiss

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How to choose the best mattress for a sound night’s sleep

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