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Mountain of complaints over burnt-out caravan near beauty spot

18 April 2025
Mountain of complaints over burnt-out caravan near beauty spot

Mountain of complaints over burnt-out caravan near beauty spot

18 April 2025

A burnt-out caravan in a field near a beauty spot has led to numerous complaints as mystery mounts over what has happened at the site.


Fast food giant says it would be ‘good neighbour’ if allowed to come to town

17 April 2025
Fast food giant says it would be ‘good neighbour’ if allowed to come to town

Fast food giant says it would be ‘good neighbour’ if allowed to come to town

17 April 2025

A giant fast food chain has confirmed a total of 120 jobs would be created if it were granted planning permission to go in a West Norfolk town.


Meat industry leader slams decision to reject major farm plans

17 April 2025
Meat industry leader slams decision to reject major farm plans

Meat industry leader slams decision to reject major farm plans

17 April 2025

Meat industry leaders have attacked the rejection of Cranswick’s major farm proposals, claiming it shows the planning system is “failing”.

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Machete attacks, street fights and day-drinking: Reasons for fierce off-licence opposition

17 April 2025
Machete attacks, street fights and day-drinking: Reasons for fierce off-licence opposition

Machete attacks, street fights and day-drinking: Reasons for fierce off-licence opposition

17 April 2025

Residents in an area in the grips of an alcohol and drug abuse epidemic have voiced fierce opposition to plans for a new off-licence.

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New McDonald’s in doubt just weeks after receiving planning permission

16 April 2025
New McDonald’s in doubt just weeks after receiving planning permission

New McDonald’s in doubt just weeks after receiving planning permission

16 April 2025

The prospect of a town getting its first McDonald’s has been thrown into doubt only weeks after it received planning permission.


Who owns Norfolk? Land being bought up by rich counts and foreign billionaires

16 April 2025
Who owns Norfolk? Land being bought up by rich counts and foreign billionaires

Who owns Norfolk? Land being bought up by rich counts and foreign billionaires

16 April 2025

Farmland in Norfolk is being bought up by mega-rich counts and foreign billionaires, putting the squeeze on family farms.


Who is the elusive Italian nobleman who owns nearly as much Norfolk property as the King?

14 April 2025
Who is the elusive Italian nobleman who owns nearly as much Norfolk property as the King?

Who is the elusive Italian nobleman who owns nearly as much Norfolk property as the King?

14 April 2025

An elusive character from Italy has emerged as one of the biggest landowners in Norfolk.


Shake-up sees two councillors defect to Reform party

09 April 2025
Shake-up sees two councillors defect to Reform party

Shake-up sees two councillors defect to Reform party

09 April 2025

West Norfolk Council has undergone a political shake-up with cabinet members changing and Conservatives defecting to Reform.


Village dog breeding business to stay despite claims of ‘stress and anxiety’ from neighbours

09 April 2025
Village dog breeding business to stay despite claims of ‘stress and anxiety’ from neighbours

Village dog breeding business to stay despite claims of ‘stress and anxiety’ from neighbours

09 April 2025

A dog breeding business based at a village home is allowed to stay permanently – despite objections.


Councillor claims village has ‘no go areas’ for the police

07 April 2025
Councillor claims village has ‘no go areas’ for the police

Councillor claims village has ‘no go areas’ for the police

07 April 2025

A councillor has said his remote village is “like the wild west” and that there are “no go areas” for police.


Developer given final chance to solve legal issues holding up major homes plan

07 April 2025
Developer given final chance to solve legal issues holding up major homes plan

Developer given final chance to solve legal issues holding up major homes plan

07 April 2025

A developer has been told it has one final chance to solve issues holding up a 1,100-home development after councillors agreed to give them more time.


Take a look at where nearly 10,000 homes are to be built in West Norfolk

04 April 2025
Take a look at where nearly 10,000 homes are to be built in West Norfolk

Take a look at where nearly 10,000 homes are to be built in West Norfolk

04 April 2025

The location of nearly 10,000 homes to be built in West Norfolk has been revealed.


Millions of school absences in Norfolk lead to concerns about ‘little dopamine addicts’

02 April 2025
Millions of school absences in Norfolk lead to concerns about ‘little dopamine addicts’

Millions of school absences in Norfolk lead to concerns about ‘little dopamine addicts’

02 April 2025

A Government report has claimed pupils in Norfolk will lose out on £1billion in future earnings due to taking time off school last year.


North West Norfolk had highest number of sewage spills across the county last year

01 April 2025
North West Norfolk had highest number of sewage spills across the county last year

North West Norfolk had highest number of sewage spills across the county last year

01 April 2025

North West Norfolk had the highest number of individual sewage spills across the county last year, Environment Agency figures show.


Friday deadline to resolve issues surrounding county’s biggest homes scheme

28 March 2025
Friday deadline to resolve issues surrounding county’s biggest homes scheme

Friday deadline to resolve issues surrounding county’s biggest homes scheme

28 March 2025

A major housing development remains shrouded in uncertainty, with farmers reluctant to sell and others frustrated at their treatment.


Lawyers agree to refund fees in costly council legal battle

28 March 2025
Lawyers agree to refund fees in costly council legal battle

Lawyers agree to refund fees in costly council legal battle

28 March 2025

Council lawyers have agreed to refund their fees after a barrister’s error cost them thousands of pounds through losing a High Court case.


Lawyers intervene in ongoing row between villagers and ‘smelly’ farm

24 March 2025
Lawyers intervene in ongoing row between villagers and ‘smelly’ farm

Lawyers intervene in ongoing row between villagers and ‘smelly’ farm

24 March 2025

Lawyers have intervened in a row between villagers and a “smelly” farm, warning a council risks failing in its duties by not resolving the dispute.


Warning that council reorganisation will result in higher taxes

24 March 2025
Warning that council reorganisation will result in higher taxes

Warning that council reorganisation will result in higher taxes

24 March 2025

Norfolk’s council leaders have warned the shake-up of local government in the county will lead to people paying higher taxes.

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Norfolk dubbed ‘megafarm capital of Europe’ ahead of major planning decision

24 March 2025
Norfolk dubbed ‘megafarm capital of Europe’ ahead of major planning decision

Norfolk dubbed ‘megafarm capital of Europe’ ahead of major planning decision

24 March 2025

The number of intensive farms in Norfolk has shot up by 20% over the past decade - with the county now dubbed the “megafarm capital of Europe”.


Adolescence fears: Nine in ten female teachers in Norfolk have experienced violence

24 March 2025
Adolescence fears: Nine in ten female teachers in Norfolk have experienced violence

Adolescence fears: Nine in ten female teachers in Norfolk have experienced violence

24 March 2025

A senior education leader has said parents need to do more to challenge abusive and misogynistic behaviour in schools.


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