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Street light debate councillor says education would stop fear of dark

Sodium yellow glow from one of very few street lights in the Norfolk village of Hempnall; Photo: Bil

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A county councillor has said people need to be taught not to be scared of the dark - as a call to turn more Norfolk street lights back on was dismissed. The disappearance and killing of 33-year-old Londoner Sarah Everard last month prompted...
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Norfolk County Council elections 2021: Who is standing in Breckland?

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Norfolk County Council is to ask the public what they think of an increase in their share of council

'Misleading' claim over Norfolk council tax bills

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People who want to vote in next year's Norfolk elections have been urged to consider voting by post.

Council elections 2021: Greens want traffic banned outside schools

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Coronavirus

Libraries can play 'key role' as Norfolk recovers from Covid pandemic

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The rescue team at Bawsey Country Park. Photo: Ian Burt Photography

Coronavirus

Warning over water safety ahead of lockdown easing

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Independent Norfolk County Council group leader Sandra Squire. Pic: Norfolk Independent Group.

Council elections 2021: Independents eye more County Hall seats

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Steffan Aquarone, Liberal Democrat group leader at Norfolk County Council. Picture: Alex Broadway

Council elections 2021: Liberal Democrats launch Norfolk manifesto

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Voters in Norwich go to the polls next week. Pic: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

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Council elections 2021: Labour unveils Norfolk manifesto

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Bev Spratt, Conservative county councillor for West Depwade. Pic: Norfolk Conservatives.

Tory councillor suspended over plan to stand as independent

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Swaffham

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£700k 'on-demand' bus for more than 20 Norfolk villages and hamlets

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Up to a fifth of waste in Norfolk's recycling bins ends up being burned

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A parking enforcement officer making sure Norfolk's Blue Badge holders are on the right side of the

Towns oppose suggestion of more on-street parking charges

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A row over pay and display charging has taken a new twist. Pic: Keiron Tovell.

Call for more Norfolk roads to be covered by pay and display charges

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Norfolk firefighter Michelle Lowe.

Coronavirus

Hopes Covid-19 home working could help plug firefighter gaps

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Heavy rain caused flooding in Long Stratton

Bid for £6m so towns and villages can combat flooding

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Care providers say they are struggling with recruiting carers Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Coronavirus

Norfolk given extra £10m to stop Covid spread in care homes

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Norfolk County Council is to ask the public what they think of an increase in their share of council

Council tax increase for Norfolk agreed amid discord over budget

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A protest will take place at the Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford, against proposals to close childr

Call for cash so every Norfolk school can plant Covid memorial tree

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Kurt Oliver, owner of The White Hart pub in Swaffham has been appointed as town councillor

Pub landlord appointed town councillor for Swaffham

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Bins with snow on them

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Some bin collections resume, but others still suspended due to snow

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General The Lord Dannatt will officially open the Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form Commu

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'No time to lose' - Former head of army to chair Norfolk flooding taskforce

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The flood water under the rail bridge on Green Lane, between Great Plumstead and Thorpe End.

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Claims council has failed to tackle Norfolk flooding despite new fund

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Hundreds of households face being taken to court for failing to make council tax payments during the

Breckland District Council

£5 council tax increase for Breckland residents in 'exceptional budget'

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Norfolk County Council is to ask the public what they think of an increase in their share of council

Norfolk people face extra £56 a year on County Hall council tax bills

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Brian Watkins, Liberal Democrat county councillor for Eaton. Pic: Liberal Democrats.

'Worrying' numbers had access to data centres holding confidential info

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Norfolk County Council is to ask the public what they think of an increase in their share of council

Nearly 4pc council tax rise for Norfolk as County Hall unveils budget

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Experts have warned that financial hardship in North Essex is causing an increase in mental health p

Coronavirus

Thousands in Norfolk seek coronavirus hardship fund help

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Norfolk County Councillor Terry Jermy. Picture: Conor Matchett

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Calls for new hardship fund amid Covid impact and tax rise

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Dr Anne Edwards and Professor Allan Downie, who have worked on ash dieback disease at the John Innes

£1m bill to tackle fungus destroying Norfolk trees

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