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Police continue probe into murder of woman at country park

Brandon Country Park remains closed to the public while police investigations continue into the death of a woman.

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Police have continued to have a strong presence near a country park, a week after a woman's body was found in a pond. At just before 7am on Friday, April 9, the body of 35-year-old Egle Vengaliene was found at Brandon Country Park. Her...

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'Thank you for everything' - How Norfolk marked Duke of Edinburgh's funeral

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Rachel Pooley gets her first Covid-19 vaccination at the Corn Exchange in King's Lynn. Picture: Ian

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Covid vaccine rollout shifts dramatically in favour of second doses

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A roving bus service has been launched to vaccinate people in areas of Norfolk and Waveney where uptake has been poor

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On the buses: Mobile Covid vaccination service is launched

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The dinosaurs are a big attraction at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure. Pic: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Arch

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Norfolk attractions enjoy 'amazing' Saturday as visitors flood back

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Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

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Judge Stephen Holt who is retiring after eight years as Norwich's resident judge. Picture: DENISE BR

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Retiring judge lifts lid on career and says Norwich 'best' resident job

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People without Covid symptoms urged to use new walk-in test site

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'No guarantee' - doctor urges HPV vaccinated women to attend screenings

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Delia Smith, Norwich City's joint majority shareholder, comes out to meet fans to help celebrate Premier League promotion.

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Brandon man handed three-year restraining order by judge

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Hyperfast broadband is coming to Suffolk and Norfolk villages

12 villages set to receive some of UK's fastest ever broadband

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Brandon Country Park remains closed to the public while police investigations continue into the death of a woman.

Police continue probe into murder of woman at country park

David Hannant

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Brandon man handed three-year restraining order by judge

Michael Steward

Hyperfast broadband is coming to Suffolk and Norfolk villages

12 villages set to receive some of UK's fastest ever broadband

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46-year-old man charged with woman's murder

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Brandon Country Park remains closed to the public while police investigations continue into the death of a woman.

House-to-house enquiries take place after woman's body identified

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Norfolk Trading Standards have warned people about cold callers in Norwich. (Photo staged by models)

Warning over cold callers offering 'free' loft insulation

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Murder suspect arrested after woman found dead at country park

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WATCH: Delighted Delia Smith leads Canaries fans in Emi Buendia sing song

Delia Smith, Norwich City's joint majority shareholder, comes out to meet fans to help celebrate Premier League promotion.

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She has often described them as the best supporters in the world and last night Delia Smith met Norwich fans to help get the Canaries' promotion celebrations going. Norwich City secured an instant return to the Premier League without even...

Steve Kemp pays the Last Post

Royal

'Thank you for everything' - How Norfolk marked Duke of Edinburgh's funeral

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The dinosaurs are a big attraction at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure. Pic: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Arch

Leisure Landmarks

Norfolk attractions enjoy 'amazing' Saturday as visitors flood back

Noah Vickers

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File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

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Judge Stephen Holt who is retiring after eight years as Norwich's resident judge. Picture: DENISE BR

Interview

Retiring judge lifts lid on career and says Norwich 'best' resident job

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Sport

WATCH: Delighted Delia Smith leads Canaries fans in Emi Buendia sing song

Delia Smith, Norwich City's joint majority shareholder, comes out to meet fans to help celebrate Premier League promotion.

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Peter Walsh

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She has often described them as the best supporters in the world and last night Delia Smith met Norwich fans to help get the Canaries' promotion celebrations going. Norwich City secured an instant return to the Premier League without even...

NCFC promotion confirmed

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NORWICH CITY ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE

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Racers kept the crowd happy at Snetterton.

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Circuit 'disappointed' at government for banning spectators at sport events

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two drivers to join Elite Motorsport's driver line-ups for 2021.

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Norfolk racing team completes 'strong' lineups with British talent

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Promising teens join Norfolk-based team's Ginetta line-up

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All the family attractions in Norfolk and Waveney reopening on April 12

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From zoos to theme parks, here are all the outdoor family attractions in Norfolk and Waveney reopening on April 12.

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Wilds of Thetford Forest now open to all as new bike system introduced

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Forest Live concerts postponed until 2022

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Greggs reveals pizza plans after suffering £13.7million loss

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Norfolk castles and priory to be used for 'escape room' games

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Coffee shop for sale so 'stranded' owner can go home after lockdown

Ralph Wigg, Little Tuscany coffee shop East Harling, Norfolk

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A barista who opened a coffee shop in Norfolk after being stranded more than 11,000 miles from home when Covid struck is selling up.

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Long-running village butcher's shop for sale for £330,000

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Remember Decimal Day? 50 years on from currency changing forever

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Teeny tiny property for sale for between £10,000-£20,000

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