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Anger as 'rollercoaster' appears at bottom of woman's garden

Jenny Mason in her garden

Breckland Council

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Metal racking with the appearance of a “rollercoaster” has appeared at the bottom of a family's garden and kicked off a row about planning permission.

Thomas Seymour called the fire brigade after a fire started in woodland in Thetford

'Could have caused explosion': Eco-warrior stops Thetford fire spreading

Sean Galea-Pace

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A blue badge, properly displayed on the front dashboard of a vehicle. Picture: Rhiannon Long

Suffolk Live News

Driver who altered date on expired Blue Badge ordered to pay out £3,500

Matthew Earth

Wasps can be a nuisance when we're eating al fresco (PA)

Environment News

Revealed: Why wasps chase you and how to get rid of them this summer

Owen Sennitt

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Sharon Thompson, Dave Pearson and Michelle Marchesi against a Thetford background

Elizabeth Truss

'People won't be able to afford to eat' - Locals warn Truss on living costs

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Little Ouse River where a body was found near the Riverside Leisure Complex at Thetford. Picture

Town to host free outdoor screening of Encanto with street food stalls

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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The Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf and Spa. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Breckland Council

Council fighting not to have to publish details of golf club talks

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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Skygazing

How to see the last supermoon of the year this weekend

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There are plenty of roadworks currently taking place in Norfolk.

Norfolk Live News

Roadworks to be aware of in Norfolk this week

Grace Piercy

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Dogs Trust have offered advice on how they can keep their pets cool and prevent them from overheating

Dog owners urged to take 'five-second test' before walking pets in heat

Sean Galea-Pace

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Four water companies across the UK have imposed hosepipe bans to deal with the drought, but not Anglian Water

'Save water' Suffolk households urged as hosepipe bans imposed elsewhere

Dominic Bareham

Hopkins Homes' new builds on the Kingsfleet development in Thetford.

Breckland Council

Cable underneath Thetford could power 5,000-home development

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Cromer, on the hottest day of the year. Pictures: Brittany Woodman

Norfolk Live News

Four-day extreme heat weather warning for Norfolk issued by Met Office

Owen Sennitt

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land east of Russet Drive Bilberry Close and Parsley Close, Manor Wood.

141 homes approved in Red Lodge despite parking concerns

Siobhan Middleton, Local Democracy Reporter

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Inside HMP Wayland

Could you help to monitor standards inside this Norfolk prison?

Simon Parkin

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A very hot and sunny Gorleston beach.July 2016.Picture: James Bass

Health warning issued as temperatures to hit 34C in Norfolk this week

Sean Galea-Pace

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Brancaster beach. PHOTO: IAN BURT.

Norfolk Live News

Heatwave to return this week - but how hot is Norfolk going to be?

Sean Galea-Pace

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Cash for Charity giveaway

Cash For Charities

Earn a share of £16,000 giveaway for the charity that matters to you!

David Freezer

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Senior Couple Signing Document In Meeting With Female professional In Office

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How to deal with probate when someone dies without a will

Alisha Rogers

The A11 roundabout at Thetford for the A134 towards Mundford. Picture: Google Maps

Norfolk Live News

Police still at scene of serious crash between van and motorcycle

Owen Sennitt

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A meteor during the Perseid meteor shower seen over Happisburgh lighthouse, Norfolk.

Skygazing

Biggest 'shooting star' meteor shower to peak this week

Owen Sennitt

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Anglia House Business Centre

Breckland Council

19th century buildings could return to original use as homes

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

A scene from the strongman/woman competition at Lynx Fitness in Brandon

Gallery

Powerhouses showcase their strength in new competition

Thomas Chapman

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Firefighters tackled a forest fire near Thetford for 12 hours

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

'Incredible' firefighters spend nearly 12 hours tackling forest blaze

Johnny Amos

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Police, ambulance and the fire service rushed to a four-car crash on the A146 on Friday afternoon.

Norfolk Live News

Closures near A11 roundabout after crash involving motorcycle and van

Owen Sennitt

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Jenny Mason in her garden

Breckland Council

Anger as 'rollercoaster' appears at bottom of woman's garden

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Little Ouse River where a body was found near the Riverside Leisure Complex at Thetford. Picture

Town to host free outdoor screening of Encanto with street food stalls

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Thomas Seymour called the fire brigade after a fire started in woodland in Thetford

'Could have caused explosion': Eco-warrior stops Thetford fire spreading

Sean Galea-Pace

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A blue badge, properly displayed on the front dashboard of a vehicle. Picture: Rhiannon Long

Suffolk Live News

Driver who altered date on expired Blue Badge ordered to pay out £3,500

Matthew Earth

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Firefighters tackled a forest fire near Thetford for 12 hours

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

'Incredible' firefighters spend nearly 12 hours tackling forest blaze

Johnny Amos

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The Gulf petrol station in Swaffham Road, Ickburgh has been targeted by armed robbers twice in a fortnight

Norfolk Live News

Two charged after petrol station knifepoint robberies

Grace Piercy

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Matei Scoicea was stopped earlier this year when it was found he was driving while disqualified with no insurance.

Man sentenced after driving while disqualified with no insurance

Louisa Baldwin

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RAF Lakenheath has warned of noise due to late night training in Suffolk

Suffolk Live News

Noise warning issued due to late night fighter jet training over airbase

Matthew Earth

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Anger as 'rollercoaster' appears at bottom of woman's garden

Jenny Mason in her garden

Breckland Council

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Metal racking with the appearance of a “rollercoaster” has appeared at the bottom of a family's garden and kicked off a row about planning permission.

Thomas Seymour called the fire brigade after a fire started in woodland in Thetford

'Could have caused explosion': Eco-warrior stops Thetford fire spreading

Sean Galea-Pace

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Wasps can be a nuisance when we're eating al fresco (PA)

Environment News

Revealed: Why wasps chase you and how to get rid of them this summer

Owen Sennitt

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Sharon Thompson, Dave Pearson and Michelle Marchesi against a Thetford background

Elizabeth Truss

'People won't be able to afford to eat' - Locals warn Truss on living costs

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

A blue badge, properly displayed on the front dashboard of a vehicle. Picture: Rhiannon Long

Suffolk Live News

Driver who altered date on expired Blue Badge ordered to pay out £3,500

Matthew Earth

Sport

Norfolk football boss 'so proud' after inspiring player to come out

Thetford Town manager Matt Morton. PIC: Submitted.

Sarah Hussain

A Norfolk football manager has spoken of his pride after been named as an inspiration by the UK's only active male professional footballer to come out as gay.

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

England suffer penalty despair in Euro 2020 final

Mark Armstrong

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

Witches guest Danny Ayres ahead of the Ipswich v Peterborough (Premier League) meeting at Foxhall St

Grandstand at speedway track renamed in honour of Danny Ayres

Thomas Chapman

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John Stocker (right) and Matt Blackburn have broken an endurance running world record at Knettishall Heath

Intrepid runners rally to break endurance world record

Thomas Chapman

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Things to do

How to see the last supermoon of the year this weekend

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Skygazing

Grace Piercy

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Are you ready for the final supermoon of the year?

The Little Ouse River where a body was found near the Riverside Leisure Complex at Thetford. Picture

Town to host free outdoor screening of Encanto with street food stalls

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Grange Farm, in Hockwold, has opened its sunflower field to families

Visit Norfolk sunflower maze in shape of a bumblebee this summer

Emily Thomson

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Illuminated Helimgham Hall Picture: HELMINGHAM HALL

Suffolk Live News

Dates announced for return of popular Illuminated Gardens event

Tom Swindles

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The new Field of Fun opens at Wroxham Barns where families can pick your own sunflowers, complete th

Days Out Guide

5 places in Norfolk where you can pick-your-own sunflowers this summer

Louisa Baldwin

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Lifestyle

How to deal with probate when someone dies without a will

Senior Couple Signing Document In Meeting With Female professional In Office

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Alisha Rogers

Alisha Rogers, private client executive at Spire Solicitors LLP, offers advice on what happens if someone dies without a will.

The building which is now St Giles House Hotel was designed by Norwich architect George Skipper

9 of Norfolk's most beautiful buildings

Emma Lee

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OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

Peter Sharkey

Norfolk TV presenter Caroline Flack, who died in Feburary. Picture: PA Wire/PA Images/Matt Crossick

Flackstock - 'the perfect way to remember Caroline'

Rowan Mantell

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Courtroom gavel

How many of these 11 bizarre UK laws have you broken?

Owen Sennitt

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