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Appeal after motorcyclist dies following A1066 crash — Appeal after motorcyclist dies following A1066 crash

A appeal for witnesses has been launched after a motorcyclist has died following an incident on the A1066.

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Town road to close for five days for £6,000 work — Town road to close for five days for £6,000 work

A section of road is set to be closed for five days for carriageway repair work, costing more than £6,000.

Not lovin it! Plans for A140 McDonald's dropped — Not lovin it! Plans for A140 McDonald's dropped

Plans for a new McDonald’s near a small Norfolk village have fallen by the wayside after years in the pipeline.

Busy road blocked after two-vehicle crash which left one person injured — Busy road blocked after two-vehicle crash which left one person injured

A busy road is blocked after a two-vehicle crash which left one person injured.

Ukrainian refugee praises community’s ‘love and support’ for new business — Ukrainian refugee praises community’s ‘love and support’ for new business

A Ukrainian refugee has thanked people for supporting her new massage business.

Mystery surrounds council's regeneration masterplan for town — Mystery surrounds council's regeneration masterplan for town

A Norfolk town has been earmarked for mystery redevelopment opportunities.

Vehicle collision in town causes delays — Vehicle collision in town causes delays

A town’s main road was partially blocked this morning after a two-vehicle collision.

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Popular pumpkin patch targeted by thieves in weekend raid — Popular pumpkin patch targeted by thieves in weekend raid

Owners of a highly-popular pumpkin patch say they are devastated after thieves stole its wheelbarrows over the weekend.

David, 76, targets 1,000 miles for charity fundraiser — David, 76, targets 1,000 miles for charity fundraiser

A grandfather started an epic cycling challenge this week to raise more money for a charity close to his heart.

NATIONAL NEWS

No further action to be taken on trafficking charges against Stagecoach founder

No further action to be taken on trafficking charges against Stagecoach founder

No further action to be taken on trafficking charges against Stagecoach founder

Bus company tycoon Dame Ann Gloag welcomed the decision not to pursue the ‘malicious allegations’ any further.

Tory MP who survived sepsis calls for greater awareness of condition

Tory MP who survived sepsis calls for greater awareness of condition

Tory MP who survived sepsis calls for greater awareness of condition

Mike Wood told Parliament that he had a 10% chance of survival after suffering life-threatening blood poisoning in 2017.

Current assisted dying law ‘not fit for purpose’ and ‘unbelievably cruel’

Current assisted dying law ‘not fit for purpose’ and ‘unbelievably cruel’

Current assisted dying law ‘not fit for purpose’ and ‘unbelievably cruel’

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will formally introduce a private member’s bill on assisted dying to Parliament on October 16.

Two teenage boys stabbed to death in case of mistaken identity, jury told

Two teenage boys stabbed to death in case of mistaken identity, jury told

Two teenage boys stabbed to death in case of mistaken identity, jury told

Two adults and three teenage boys have gone on trial at Bristol Crown Court accused over the double murder.

SPORT

Non-league round-up: Long Stratton stun Diss in Senior Cup — Non-league round-up: Long Stratton stun Diss in Senior Cup

Long Stratton stunned Diss Town in the Senior Cup while Framlingham Town played out an entertaining encounter with Haverhill Borough

Kelsall believes Diss will go from ‘strength to strength’ after derby victory — Kelsall believes Diss will go from ‘strength to strength’ after derby victory

Alex Kelsall picked up his first victory as Diss Rugby Club boss against local rivals Bury St Edmunds II on Saturday.

Hat-trick hero Sainz rising to the task of being Canaries’ talisman — Hat-trick hero Sainz rising to the task of being Canaries’ talisman

Norwich City columnist Edward Seaman has praised ‘man of the moment’ Borja Sainz after his recent hat-trick and hopes he can continue his fine form.

Keen set for professional debut after ‘best camp’ — Keen set for professional debut after ‘best camp’

The Bury St Edmunds-born boxer is set for his first professional bout tomorrow against someone who has 42 fights to his name.

Ipswich Town column: Kalvin and Sam have got it going on and Liam epitomised display — Ipswich Town column: Kalvin and Sam have got it going on and Liam epitomised display

Our Ipswich Town columnist believes midfielders Kalvin Phillips and Sam Morsy have started well together and Liam Delap has proved people wrong.

Non-league round-up: Walsham drop to fifth despite fightback as Diss win by single goal — Walsham-le-Willows dropped to fifth in the Premier Division standings despite a second-half fightback at Sheringham while Diss claimed three points.

Magpies manager believes side has potential to be better than last year’s — Harleston Magpies Ladies manager John Adams believes this season’s squad has the potential to be better than his side that finished fifth last term.

Norwich City column: One player in particular stood out in dazzling Watford display — Our Norwich City columnist highlights one player who produced a ‘coming-of-age- performance’ against Watford.

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WHAT'S ON

The Script announced as first Forest Live headliners for 2025 — The Script announced as first Forest Live headliners for 2025

The Script have been announced as the first headliners of next year’s Forest Live concerts.

PICTURE GALLERY: Warriors turn back clock 1,000 years at Saxon and Viking festival — PICTURE GALLERY: Warriors turn back clock 1,000 years at Saxon and Viking festival

A leisure park in Suffolk took visitors back 1,000 years with an army encampment full of Saxon and Viking warriors.

Art display at town venue shows what can be achieved with a little support — Art display at town venue shows what can be achieved with a little support

A new exhibition is proving a hit with visitors to the Corn Hall in Diss.

‘He’s an absolute superstar’: All the pictures as Ed Sheeran entertains British troops in Cyprus — ‘He’s an absolute superstar’: All the pictures as Ed Sheeran entertains British troops in Cyprus

Suffolk superstar Ed Sheeran treated British troops and their families to a few hours of entertainment in Cyprus over the weekend.

Village art café welcomes esteemed Ukrainian artist — Village art café welcomes esteemed Ukrainian artist

An art café is hosting an exhibition from a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.

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LIFESTYLE

Celebrations as 2,000 people celebrate Buster the steam roller’s 100th birthday — Celebrations as 2,000 people celebrate Buster the steam roller’s 100th birthday

Nearly 2,000 people celebrated a special birthday at the weekend when a steam roller turned 100 years old.

‘It’s my real passion’: Joe swaps ‘sweets for clothes’ at new store — ‘It’s my real passion’: Joe swaps ‘sweets for clothes’ at new store

A young entrepreneur is following his dream by turning his sweet shop into a high-end clothing store.

‘A happy marriage, loving family, and Oil of Olay’: Sheila shares secrets of a long life as she turns 100 — ‘A happy marriage, loving family, and Oil of Olay’: Sheila shares secrets of a long life as she turns 100

A care home resident has given some valuable life advice after toasting a special milestone with friends and family.

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