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Pensioner jailed for five years for child sex assaults

Lawrence Green, formerly of Brandon, was jailed for five years at Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich Crown Court

Michael Steward

A 66-year-old man convicted of sexual assaulting a schoolgirl more than a decade ago has been jailed for five years.

Homeless people in Norfolk and Waveney will not be prioritised in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccin

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People to get booster jabs sooner - but not at walk-in centres

Dan Grimmer

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Serco's Breckland-based workers could go on strike over pay

Bin collectors could strike over long-running pay dispute

Thomas Chapman

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Chief Scien

Coronavirus

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Angus Williams

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Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

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Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as Covid 'Plan B' confirmed

Emily Thomson

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, Londo

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Downing Street party video: Boris Johnson apologises but denies allegations

Angus Williams

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Anglian Water is attending to a burst water main which is affecting homes in Swaffham.

Homes in Swaffham left with low water pressure due to burst main

Robbie Nichols

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Thomas Semmons. Picture: Ian Burt

Police officer puts on a show for charity that means a lot to him

Aaron McMillan

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Umbrellas up in the rain and wind in Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Strong winds to continue as police issue flooding and debris warning

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A KLM flight from Norwich to Amsterdam ‚Äì on the UK amber list ‚Äì takes off from Norwich Airport.

Here are the new Covid travel rules which begin today

Emily Thomson

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Prof Paul Hunter of the UEA's Norwich medical school. Photo: Bill Smith

Virus expert predicts Omicron will start 'outcompeting' Delta

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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More than 100 young people, who will be spending Christmas in care will be receiving a bag of gifts

Can you help bring Christmas cheer to teens in care?

Owen Sennitt

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Rain and strong winds hit Norfolk after the May bank holiday
Byline: Sonya Duncan

Norfolk Live News

Parts of Norfolk could see 60mph winds as Storm Barra hits

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Travellers have moved onto the car park of a former Lidl store in Norwich .Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Items from Lidl and Sainsbury's recalled over health and safety concerns

Robbie Nichols

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A computer user views the Loyaltybuild website as the credit card details of up to half a million pe

Norfolk Live News

Norfolk scams: Washing machine fraudsters and fake WhatsApp messages

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A Christmas Alive live nativity is being held at Fountain Of Life at Ashill. Picture: Christmas Alive.

Outdoor nativity village with live animals at Norfolk church

Ian Clarke

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Send us your pictures of the supermoon. Picture: DANNY LAWSON/PA WIRE

What to see in the sky in December: The 'Cold Moon' and meteor showers

Owen Sennitt

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Vintage big brother watching you spying eyes surveillance and personal data privacy violation concep

Personal Finance | Promotion

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Peter Sharkey

Embargoed to 0001 Monday April 08 File photo dated 6/5/2016 of a Conservative Party rosette. Potenti

North Norfolk District Council | Updated

Conservatives gain Lib Dem ward in double by-election victory

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Norwich Royal Mail sorting office staff processing Christmas cards and gifts on their busiest day of

Christmas

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Sean Galea-Pace

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Mike, one of Breckland Council's dog wardens

Council saluted by RSPCA for its care of stray animals

Thomas Chapman

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People in Norwich city centre battle the high winds and rain Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Heavy rain forecast for the rest of the week in Norfolk but snow unlikely

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A Norfolk council is set to move several of its polling stations, despite fears over the continual e

Breckland District Council

Who should you vote for in Breckland by-election?

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Emergency services were called to Beaton Crescent

'No excuses' is the message as festive anti-drink drive campaign launched

Sean Galea-Pace

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Breckland Council leader Sam Chapman-Allen and fellow councillor Ian Sherwood met the Breckland Farmers Wildlife Network

Farming

Huge farm network is helping rare Brecks wildlife in field margins

Chris Hill

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Lawrence Green, formerly of Brandon, was jailed for five years at Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich Crown Court

Pensioner jailed for five years for child sex assaults

Michael Steward

Anglian Water is attending to a burst water main which is affecting homes in Swaffham.

Homes in Swaffham left with low water pressure due to burst main

Robbie Nichols

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Chief Scien

Coronavirus

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Angus Williams

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Thomas Semmons. Picture: Ian Burt

Police officer puts on a show for charity that means a lot to him

Aaron McMillan

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The switching on of the Swaffham Christmas lights. Picture: Ian Burt

'Festive spirit building' ahead of Swaffham's Christmas weekend

Thomas Chapman

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TSB announce branch closure in Swaffham

TSB announce closure of its bank in Swaffham

Owen Sennitt

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A Christmas Alive live nativity is being held at Fountain Of Life at Ashill. Picture: Christmas Alive.

Outdoor nativity village with live animals at Norfolk church

Ian Clarke

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Town crier Mike Wabe pictured with entertainer Razz.

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Festive cheer returns to Watton streets at Christmas event

Sarah Hussain

News

Pensioner jailed for five years for child sex assaults

Lawrence Green, formerly of Brandon, was jailed for five years at Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich Crown Court

Michael Steward

A 66-year-old man convicted of sexual assaulting a schoolgirl more than a decade ago has been jailed for five years.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Chief Scien

Coronavirus

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Angus Williams

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Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Coronavirus

Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as Covid 'Plan B' confirmed

Emily Thomson

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Homeless people in Norfolk and Waveney will not be prioritised in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccin

Coronavirus

People to get booster jabs sooner - but not at walk-in centres

Dan Grimmer

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Thomas Semmons. Picture: Ian Burt

Police officer puts on a show for charity that means a lot to him

Aaron McMillan

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Sport

England suffer penalty despair in Euro 2020 final

England's Kalvin Phillips, left, and Luke Shaw, right, comfort teammate Bukayo Saka after he failed

Mark Armstrong

England’s long wait for a major championship victory continued last night as they endured yet more penalty heartache against Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

England v Denmark at The Railway Tavern in DerehamFirst half fan reaction and goal

Euro 2020 | Video

From despair to delirium – Norfolk England fans celebrate Harry Kane winner

Daniel Moxon

England boss Gareth Southgate has warned James Maddison over the increased spotlight he will have to

Gareth Southgate names 33-man provisional England squad for Euro 2020

Daniel Moxon

Jack Sherwood is set to compete for Elite Motorsport, based in Shipdham, in this year's Ginetta Junior Championship.

Motorsport

Teen chooses Norfolk racing team for first year in cars

Abigail Nicholson

NCFC promotion confirmed

Video

NORWICH CITY ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE

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Things to do

Outdoor nativity village with live animals at Norfolk church

A Christmas Alive live nativity is being held at Fountain Of Life at Ashill. Picture: Christmas Alive.

Ian Clarke

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Christmas will really come to life as people are given the chance to meet the characters from the nativity story - including live animals - at a Mid Norfolk church.

Father Christmas at the Lowestoft Christmas lights switch on event.Picture: Nick Butcher

Christmas

Where can I see Santa on his sleigh in Breckland this Christmas?

Thomas Chapman

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The switching on of the Swaffham Christmas lights. Picture: Ian Burt

'Festive spirit building' ahead of Swaffham's Christmas weekend

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.

Music | Exclusive

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

Louisa Baldwin

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Jonathan Pryce arrives for the UK premiere of GI Joe: Retaliation at the Empire Cinema in London.

Game of Thrones and The Crown actor to star in Norfolk play

Grace Piercy

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Lifestyle

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Vintage big brother watching you spying eyes surveillance and personal data privacy violation concep

Personal Finance | Promotion

Peter Sharkey

Finance expert Peter Sharkey says beware of the Orwellian-style activities of some lead generation firms.

Hill House, Caudle Springs, Carbrooke, Watton, Norfolk

Property spotlight: 1930s five-bed in mid-Norfolk on sale for £850,000

Grace Piercy

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couple in front of the window of a real estate agent

Promotion

Are longer term mortgages good news for home buyers?

Peter Sharkey

Cousins Matthew Conway, left and Ben Conway, right, co-directors of Dipple and Conway Opticians.

Interview

Why I love Norfolk - Ben and Matthew Conway

Emma Lee

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A few people were enjoying Sheringham beach and Promenade as lockdown restrictions are being gradual

Revealed: The most expensive towns to buy a home in Norfolk

Owen Sennitt

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