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Man hunt launched for 20-year-old in connection with serious assault — Man hunt launched for 20-year-old in connection with serious assault

Police are appealing for help to locate a wanted 20-year-old man who may be in the south Norfolk area.

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Bird Flu: Presence at farm in East Anglia confirmed with protection zones in force — Bird Flu: Presence at farm in East Anglia confirmed with protection zones in force

The presence of bird flu at a farm in East Anglia has been confirmed, with protection zones now in force.

Appeal after driver flees the scene of A11 collision — Appeal after driver flees the scene of A11 collision

Witnesses or dashcam footage to a fail-to-stop collision on the A11 are being asked to come forward by police.

Village road closure to fix historic flood issues extended for a second time — Village road closure to fix historic flood issues extended for a second time

The closure of a section of village road to address historical flooding issues has been extended for a second time.

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Town shop hit with resident resistance after applying to sell alcohol — Town shop hit with resident resistance after applying to sell alcohol

A Norfolk town’s new corner shop has sparked anger among neighbours who say the business has “spoiled” the area.

Business bus comes to town to help — Business bus comes to town to help

A business bus, designed to help firms to thrive, rolled into town.

Van heavily damaged after fire which spread to nearby home — Van heavily damaged after fire which spread to nearby home

A van has been heavily damaged after a fire in a Suffolk town which spread to a nearby home.

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Farmers urged to be vigilant after confirmation of bird flu cases at East Anglian premises — Farmers urged to be vigilant after confirmation of bird flu cases at East Anglian premises

Farmers have been urged to be vigilant after today’s confirmation of bird flu cases at an East Anglian farm.

Influx of huge solar projects shows no sign of slowing up — Influx of huge solar projects shows no sign of slowing up

Norfolk’s solar stock is set to increase by 17,000 acres after plans for a fifth major development were unveiled.

NATIONAL NEWS

What the papers say – December 7

What the papers say – December 7

What the papers say – December 7

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

Millions urged to stay indoors as UK braces for 90mph winds

Millions urged to stay indoors as UK braces for 90mph winds

Millions urged to stay indoors as UK braces for 90mph winds

The Cabinet Office issued an emergency alert on Friday to people in areas covered by the Met Office’s rare red warning for wind.

MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terror focus due to hostile states, boss says

MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terror focus due to hostile states, boss says

MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terror focus due to hostile states, boss says

Ken McCallum said the UK now faces much more aggression from nation states such as Russia, China and Iran.

Kate says she ‘didn’t know’ what 2024 held in store as she hosts carol service

Kate says she ‘didn’t know’ what 2024 held in store as she hosts carol service

Kate says she ‘didn’t know’ what 2024 held in store as she hosts carol service

It is the fourth time the Princess of Wales has held her event at Westminster Abbey.

SPORT

New Harleston boss set to give squad a chance to impress — New Harleston boss set to give squad a chance to impress

Matt Halliday gives his first interview since succeeding Danny Crow as Harleston Town manager.

Norwich City column: Young player has stood out for me in last two wins — Norwich City column: Young player has stood out for me in last two wins

Our Norwich City columnist has praised the performances of a young player over the last two wins for the Canaries.

Ipswich Town column: We have to be performing better against teams in and around us — Ipswich Town column: We have to be performing better against teams in and around us

Our Ipswich Town columnist believes the Blues have to be performing better against teams in and around them in the Premier League.

Town captain chose not to wear LGBTQ+ rainbow armband due to ‘religious beliefs’ — Town captain chose not to wear LGBTQ+ rainbow armband due to ‘religious beliefs’

Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear a rainbow LGBTQ+ armband at the weekend due to his ‘religious beliefs’, his club have said.

Norwich City column: Sainz grabs the headlines but McLean’s return proves key — Norwich City column: Sainz grabs the headlines but McLean’s return proves key

Our Norwich City columnist says while Borja Sainz grabs the headlines, the return of midfielder Kenny McLean is key for the Canaries.

Ipswich Town column: Blues deserved to beat United and good performances have to start turning into wins — Our Ipswich Town columnist says the Blues deserved to beat Manchester United and good performances on the pitch need to start turning into wins.

Framlingham Town’s ‘true legend’ Syd handed lifetime award — Framlingham Town FC stalwart Syd Vice has said he was ‘astounded’ after receiving the Active Suffolk Lifetime Achievement Award.

Documents from 1966 and 1970 World Cup manager to go under the hammer at town auctioneers — An unassuming suitcase – containing manuscripts, letters and documents from a world-cup winning manager – will go under the hammer tomorrow.

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Food factory blaze being dealt with by numerous fire crews — Food factory blaze being dealt with by numerous fire crews

Multiple fire crews have been dealing with an incident at a food factory since the early hours of this morning.

New Domino’s welcomes first customers after creating 25 jobs in town — New Domino’s welcomes first customers after creating 25 jobs in town

A new Domino’s has opened its doors to customers after creating 25 jobs in the area.

Top celebrities come calling as friends focus on positivity podcast — Top celebrities come calling as friends focus on positivity podcast

A growing podcast hosted by a Suffolk-based duo, has set out to promote a positive mentality in the face of ill health.

Sir Alf Ramsay World Cup documents go under the hammer for £17,000 — Sir Alf Ramsay World Cup documents go under the hammer for £17,000

A bidder has won a suitcase of documents from a world-cup winning and former Ipswich Town FC manager at an auction house for just over £17,000.

Documents from 1966 and 1970 World Cup manager to go under the hammer at town auctioneers — Documents from 1966 and 1970 World Cup manager to go under the hammer at town auctioneers

An unassuming suitcase – containing manuscripts, letters and documents from a world-cup winning manager – will go under the hammer tomorrow.

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LIFESTYLE

Village swings with the oompah spirit — Village swings with the oompah spirit

There was a real taste of the continent at the weekend when a brewery and taproom held its annual Oktoberfest.

Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo — Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo

A norfok zoo has announced the opening of a new tiger territory platform.

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.

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