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A47 reopens after man seriously injured in crash following police chase

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the A47 in Little Fransham

Norfolk Live News

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A major road in Norfolk has fully reopened almost 24 hours after a section was closed following a serious crash.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the A47 in Little Fransham

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Lane of A47 remains shut after serious crash yesterday afternoon

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A youngster enjoys the new play area at Yaxham Village Hall

Share of £120,000 cash pot on offer to Breckland groups

Thomas Chapman

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Mike Nairn is the new chairman of Breckland Council

Former military man appointed as council's new chairman

Thomas Chapman

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The A47 near the Norfolk Showground, where the crash happened.

Video footage appeal after car crashed into A47 central reservation

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Manor Farm Medical Centre has been placed into special measures

GP allowed non-clinical staff to change medications, inspection shows

David Hannant

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Sophie Burke, 18, of Swaffham, who has a rare condition and her family hope to fundraise to get her

Woman set for crucial surgery after £20,000 target reached

Thomas Chapman

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The stretch of the A1065 where the crash happened. Picture: Chris Bishop

Norfolk Live News

Long delays after person cut out of car on A1065

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Volunteers at the Mid Norfolk Foodbank warehouse in Dereham

'It's scary' - foodbank volunteers lift lid on cost of living crisis

Thomas Chapman

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A mobile food store has been launched to help Breckland's rural residents cope with the rising cost of living

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Mobile food store launched to help Breckland's rural communities

Thomas Chapman

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A section of the A1122 Downham Road near Swaffham at the A47 roundabout is due to close while surface dressing takes place.

Norfolk Live News

Part of west Norfolk road near A47 roundabout to close for essential work

Sean Galea-Pace

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Brecklands Green in North Pickenham has been the site of several planning applications over the last seven years.

Breckland Council

Fresh twist in seven-year battle for village homes

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Crews tackled a fire at The Splashes traveller site in Swaffham.

Crews tackle fire overnight at traveller site in Swaffham

Louisa Baldwin

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Swaffham Market Cross and Market Place.

Breckland Council

Heritage scheme aims to build 'authentic identity' for Swaffham

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Scenes in Kyiv, pictured by Scott Stones on a recent trip to the Ukrainian city delivering aid.

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'People still need our help' - Haulage firm's appeal for Ukraine

Sarah Hussain

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Property spotlight: Refurbished two-bed cottage in quiet village for sale

Grace Piercy

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Nicholas Hamond Academy in Swaffham, whose principal Mark Woodhouse is looking ahead following a tur

Ex-teacher banned from returning after 'fabricating' coursework

David Hannant

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A Leveret which was brought into the care of the RSPCA.

Spring sees wildlife 'baby boom' at Norfolk RSPCA centres

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Haspalls Road skate park in Swaffham, Norfolk

Norfolk Live News

Skate park bin set on fire in Swaffham

Grace Piercy

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A new 'flexibus+' covering Swaffham and 20 surrounding villages has been launched

New on-demand bus service is launched in corner of Norfolk

Thomas Chapman

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Arsonists caused £700 worth of damage to park equipment in Swaffham.

Arson attack on play area causes £700 worth of damage

Emily Thomson

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Swaffham town centre/market place. Photo: Ian Burt

Plans to 'revitalise' Watton and Swaffham with leisure centre and arts hub

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A Swaffham coffee morning for the Ukraine appeal hosted by Gill Creed made more than £7,500

Coffee morning hosted by fundraising superstar makes £7,500 for Ukraine

Thomas Chapman

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The field, seen from the existing access point on Narford Road, in 2009.

Breckland Council

Ten new homes in Narborough would look out over grazing sheep

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Gill Creed who has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours for her fundraisi

Town's fundraising superstar to host special event for Ukraine appeal

Thomas Chapman

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Antiques Road Trip paid a visit to Shabbytatt in Swaffham as part of an upcoming episode.

Norfolk Live News

BBC One show spotted filming in Norfolk town

Sean Galea-Pace

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A fire has broken out in a residential building in Norfolk Square, Great Yarmouth.

Norfolk Live News

Cars and boat damaged in blaze at manufacturing firm

Sean Galea-Pace

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The A47 near Swaffham

Norfolk Live News

Woman in her 20s dies in A47 crash

Grace Piercy

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Part of the A11 has been closed due to a serious crash involving a motorbike.

Norfolk Live News

Serious crash blocks part of A47

Emily Thomson

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King's Lynn magistrates court/crown court Picture: Chris Bishop

Drug driver crashed car while watching pornographic material on his phone

Nigel Chapman