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Firefighters tackling large fire near country park

Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Brandon

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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Firefighters are currently tackling a large blaze near a country park in Brandon.

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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The shed was left destroyed after the blaze in Brandon, west Suffolk

Suffolk Live News

Shed left destroyed after garden fire in west Suffolk

Matthew Earth

Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Brandon

Suffolk Live News

14 fire crews continue to battle large forest blaze near country park

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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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

Another heatwave hits the area. Visitors soak up the sun in Great Yarmouth.

Heatwave health warning extended as temperatures expected to hit 36C

Emily Thomson

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Mousehold Heath looking very dry in the August heat. Pictures: Brittany Woodman

Drought declared in Norfolk

Emily Thomson

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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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The east has been plunged into drought following a meeting of the National Drought Group on Friday

Suffolk is plunged into drought after two months of dry weather

Dominic Bareham

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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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at Felixstowe enjoying the hot weather in August PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND

Suffolk Live News

Heatwave health alert extended after drought declared in Suffolk

Tom Swindles

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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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With the cost of energy rising rapidly, what should you do if you cannot afford to pay your bills?

Cost of Living

Cost of living crisis: What to do if you can't pay your bills

Owen Sennitt

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Farms director Andrew Francis with irrigation equipment at the Elveden Estate near Thetford

Farming

Drought pressures and soaring costs could 'force people out of farming'

Chris Hill

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Skygazing

How to see the last supermoon of the year this weekend

Grace Piercy

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Another heatwave hits the area. Visitors soak up the sun in Great Yarmouth.

Norfolk Weather

Where will be the hottest place in Norfolk this weekend?

Owen Sennitt

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Lazy man on sofa watching TV

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Peter Sharkey

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

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

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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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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Inside HMP Wayland

Could you help to monitor standards inside this Norfolk prison?

Simon Parkin

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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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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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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

Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Brandon

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters tackling large fire near country park

Johnny Amos

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The shed was left destroyed after the blaze in Brandon, west Suffolk

Suffolk Live News

Shed left destroyed after garden fire in west Suffolk

Matthew Earth

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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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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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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News

14 fire crews continue to battle large forest blaze near country park

Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Brandon

Suffolk Live News

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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As many as 14 fire crews from Norfolk and Suffolk are currently battling a large forest blaze near a country park.

Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Brandon

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters tackling large fire near country park

Johnny Amos

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The east has been plunged into drought following a meeting of the National Drought Group on Friday

Suffolk is plunged into drought after two months of dry weather

Dominic Bareham

Lazy man on sofa watching TV

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Peter Sharkey

at Felixstowe enjoying the hot weather in August PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND

Suffolk Live News

Heatwave health alert extended after drought declared in Suffolk

Tom Swindles

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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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Personal Finance | Promotion

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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