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A thief has been returned to prison after being arrested in Marks & Spencer.

Shoplifter back in prison after being put in chokehold during M&S 'citizen's arrest'

The bird in question, Colonel the Rooster, received a warning from South Norfolk Council

The bird in question, Colonel the Rooster, received a warning from South Norfolk Council

South Norfolk Council

Cockerel served ASBO warning over early morning crowing

A sightseer takes a picture of the portrait of Shakespeare, which has brought a steady stream of visitors believing it might be a Banksy

A sightseer takes a picture of the portrait of Shakespeare, which has brought a steady stream of visitors believing it might be a Banksy

Local government

Banksy denies spraying Shakespeare graffiti at Norfolk Wetherspoon

David Woodhouse kept vacuum packed cannabis in Bags for Life shopping bags

David Woodhouse kept vacuum packed cannabis in Bags for Life shopping bags

Norfolk man was 'self-medicating' with 2.2kg of cannabis kept in bags-for-life

Drug dealer arrested as his phone pinged with messages from customers

Ricky Seaman admitted breaches of SHPO over a phone hidden under a bed

Ricky Seaman admitted breaches of SHPO over a phone hidden under a bed

Sex offender who paid boys for explicit pictures hid banned phone under bed

A man has been charged after stealing Lego from Starlings Toys in Dereham last month.

A man has been charged after stealing Lego from Starlings Toys in Dereham last month.

Man charged after Lego stolen from toy shop

News

A man was assaulted in Edward Street, Norwich

A man was assaulted in Edward Street, Norwich

Vulnerable man pushed to ground while waiting at bus stop

Steve Wright has admitted killing Victoria Hall in 1999

Steve Wright has admitted killing Victoria Hall in 1999

Police urged to reopen cold cases linked to serial killer

Norwich Beer Festival will return to the Halls

Norwich Beer Festival will return to the Halls

Beer festival returns to historic location after two years

A north Norfolk bistro is hosting another of its jazz nights

A north Norfolk bistro is hosting another of its jazz nights

Special guest to take to stage during bistro's jazz night

James Bye, left, has shared memories of a recent trip to Norwich

James Bye, left, has shared memories of a recent trip to Norwich

EastEnders star gushes about trip to 'beautiful' city of Norwich

The coastline is crumbling away

The coastline is crumbling away

Photos show extent of damage to Suffolk coast as erosion continues

Water pours out after a fire hydrant burst on a busy junction in Lowestoft. Image: Lowestoft Central Project

Water pours out after a fire hydrant burst on a busy junction in Lowestoft. Image: Lowestoft Central Project

Essex and Suffolk Water

Fire hydrant bursts shooting torrent of water into sky at busy town junction

Watton Post Office will move into the former Boots in Chaston Place on March 4.

Watton Post Office will move into the former Boots in Chaston Place on March 4.

Reopening date for Norfolk Post Office revealed

The Ship Inn in Mundesley has joined the national Help Out Hospitality campaign

The Ship Inn in Mundesley has joined the national Help Out Hospitality campaign

Seaside pub announces major discounts as part of new national scheme

Riverside Road in Gorleston could be made safer under new plans.

Riverside Road in Gorleston could be made safer under new plans.

£1.3m project to shore up sinking road could begin this year

The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton will be reopening on February 18.

The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton will be reopening on February 18.

Aviation museum's reopening date confirmed after winter maintenance

The new owner of Owl Tea Rooms has been

The new owner of Owl Tea Rooms has been

Tearoom off to flying start after change in ownership

Plans have been approved for new kennels which will house German Shepherds

Plans have been approved for new kennels which will house German Shepherds

Planning and development

Controversial village kennels approved with councillor branding site a 'puppy farm'

Lidl could be opening its new Dereham store this month

Lidl could be opening its new Dereham store this month

Planning and development

Speculation mounts over opening date for new Lidl store in Norfolk town

The Fratellis have cancelled their sold-out Norwich gig due to sickness in the band

The Fratellis have cancelled their sold-out Norwich gig due to sickness in the band

Chart-topping band postpones sold-out city tour date

The top five dental clinics in Turkey for 2026

The top five dental clinics in Turkey for 2026

The top five dental clinics in Turkey for 2026

The three wheelie bin scheme as used by households in Waveney is set to change later this year. Picture: Bill Darnell

The three wheelie bin scheme as used by households in Waveney is set to change later this year. Picture: Bill Darnell

East Suffolk Council

Thousands of bins set to arrive at homes for new recycling service

An angler has landed a prize 35lb catch at Darrow Farm Fishery in Norfolk

An angler has landed a prize 35lb catch at Darrow Farm Fishery in Norfolk

Angler reels in whopping 35lb carp

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in North Lynn

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in North Lynn

Police hunting for witnesses after luxury car involved in crash

Services are reaching breaking point according to a charity supporting rape and sexual abuse survivors.

Services are reaching breaking point according to a charity supporting rape and sexual abuse survivors.

Shocking scale of sexual abuse across Norfolk communities revealed

One of Hunter's Chocolate's creations was featured on Lorraine

One of Hunter's Chocolate's creations was featured on Lorraine

Norfolk chocolatier boosted by feature on hit TV show

Billy Stratton is wanted on recall to prison

Billy Stratton is wanted on recall to prison

Police hunting for wanted man

A person has been taken to hospital following a crash in Sprowston near Norwich

A person has been taken to hospital following a crash in Sprowston near Norwich

Person taken to hospital after crash leaves car on roundabout

A solar canopy is fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that are designed to generate renewable electricity. are set to take place on land in Caister.

A solar canopy is fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that are designed to generate renewable electricity. are set to take place on land in Caister.

Planning and development

Archaeological digs to begin on site of major 665 homes development

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Anger growing over council's move to sell 20 of its care homes

Donna-Louise Bishop

Young father, 24, takes own life after struggling with childhood trauma

Drug dealer arrested as his phone pinged with messages from customers

Sex offender who paid boys for explicit pictures hid banned phone under bed

Banksy denies spraying Shakespeare graffiti at Norfolk Wetherspoon

Berry farmer fears blocked shop and café plans could be final straw for firm

Norfolk attraction to close animal garden due to stricter zoo licence rules

Norwich City FC

Paris Maghoma - had a brilliant season with Bolton that ended in play-off final injury

Paris Maghoma - had a brilliant season with Bolton that ended in play-off final injury

Norwich fans are in for a treat, says Bolton expert on Paris Maghoma

QPR midfielder Sam Field has joined Norwich City until the end of the season

QPR midfielder Sam Field has joined Norwich City until the end of the season

‘We had 13 seconds’ – City signing Field on stressful deadline day switch

Mathias Kvistgaarden goes on the charge in Norwich City's 1-0 Championship defeat at Middlesbrough

Mathias Kvistgaarden goes on the charge in Norwich City's 1-0 Championship defeat at Middlesbrough

Ben Lee: Tactical analysis of Boro loss

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Sport

Interview

Paris Maghoma - had a brilliant season with Bolton that ended in play-off final injury

Norwich fans are in for a treat, says Bolton expert on Paris Maghoma

QPR midfielder Sam Field has joined Norwich City until the end of the season

QPR midfielder Sam Field has joined Norwich City until the end of the season

‘We had 13 seconds’ – City signing Field on stressful deadline day switch

Mathias Kvistgaarden goes on the charge in Norwich City's 1-0 Championship defeat at Middlesbrough

Mathias Kvistgaarden goes on the charge in Norwich City's 1-0 Championship defeat at Middlesbrough

Ben Lee: Tactical analysis of Boro loss

Norwich City's new signing Mohamed Toure

Norwich City's new signing Mohamed Toure

City new boy Toure hoping to benefit from Clement uplift

Who'd have thought it? Ben Anis Slimane, right, celebrates his goal at Wrexham

Who'd have thought it? Ben Anis Slimane, right, celebrates his goal at Wrexham

Chris Goreham: Living life in the Championship fast lane

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Things to do

A north Norfolk bistro is hosting another of its jazz nights

A north Norfolk bistro is hosting another of its jazz nights

Special guest to take to stage during bistro's jazz night

An angler has landed a prize 35lb catch at Darrow Farm Fishery in Norfolk

An angler has landed a prize 35lb catch at Darrow Farm Fishery in Norfolk

Angler reels in whopping 35lb carp

Norwich Science Festival is one of the big events happening in Norfolk in February 2026

Norwich Science Festival is one of the big events happening in Norfolk in February 2026

7 major events and things to do in Norfolk this February

The top rated holiday parks in Norfolk by Tripadvisor

The top rated holiday parks in Norfolk by Tripadvisor

The 5 best-rated Norfolk holiday resorts for 2026

A 1994 Range Rover LSE sold for £130,000 at auction in Norfolk

A 1994 Range Rover LSE sold for £130,000 at auction in Norfolk

'Super special' Range Rover sells for nearly £120,000 at auction

A possible Banksy painting has appeared in King's Lynn

A possible Banksy painting has appeared in King's Lynn

Never mind Shakespeare... woz Banksy here? Mystery over town's new street art

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Property

A house in the heart of the Norfok Broads is up for sale for £1.5M

A house in the heart of the Norfok Broads is up for sale for £1.5M

£1.5m house in Norfolk Broads with swimming pool and tennis court up for sale

A Victorian house in Roughton is up for sale for nearly £1.7m

A Victorian house in Roughton is up for sale for nearly £1.7m

Victorian country house with its own orchard hits market at £1.7m

Cottage with 'stunning countryside views' hits the market for first time in 30 years

Church Farm House in Little Barningham is for sale at a guide price of £1.325 million

Church Farm House in Little Barningham is for sale at a guide price of £1.325 million

Property of the week

Attractive farmhouse dating to 18th century for sale at £1.325 million

The property on St Michaels Avenue, Aylsham, is up for sale at offers in the region of £475,000

The property on St Michaels Avenue, Aylsham, is up for sale at offers in the region of £475,000

Property of the week

See inside this £475k Aylsham semi-detached house

Fritton Farm House in Ludham is on the market at a guide price of £650,000

Fritton Farm House in Ludham is on the market at a guide price of £650,000

Property of the week

Period home in Ludham with outbuildings and land for sale at £650,000

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Watton Post Office will move into the former Boots in Chaston Place on March 4.

Reopening date for Norfolk Post Office revealed

Riverside Road in Gorleston could be made safer under new plans.

£1.3m project to shore up sinking road could begin this year

James Bye, left, has shared memories of a recent trip to Norwich

EastEnders star gushes about trip to 'beautiful' city of Norwich

National News

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US is under the spotlight again (Carl Court/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US is under the spotlight again (Carl Court/PA)

Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson under spotlight as criminal probe launched

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar warned of a mental health emergency facing young people (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar warned of a mental health emergency facing young people (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s

A polar bear family at rest is up for the vote (Christopher Paetkau, Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)

A polar bear family at rest is up for the vote (Christopher Paetkau, Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)

Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list

Claire Foy was speaking on the podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware (Ian West/PA)

Claire Foy was speaking on the podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware (Ian West/PA)

Claire Foy reveals ‘gross’ reason she no longer drinks caffeine

Younger and entry-level workers are being squeezed the hardest by higher employment costs (Alamy/PA)

Younger and entry-level workers are being squeezed the hardest by higher employment costs (Alamy/PA)

Younger and lower-paid workers hit hardest by rising labour costs, figures show

The Co-op was criticised by the advertising watchdog (PA)

The Co-op was criticised by the advertising watchdog (PA)

Co-op’s price-match comparisons with Aldi misled consumers, watchdog rules

Net zero migration to the UK could shrink the economy and result in taxes rises to plug a funding shortfall (Danny Lawson/PA)

Net zero migration to the UK could shrink the economy and result in taxes rises to plug a funding shortfall (Danny Lawson/PA)

Reaching net zero migration would squeeze public finances, warns think tank

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