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Greater Anglia’s recent transfer to public ownership sets the stage as GBR reveals its national rail identity.
New national rail livery revealed as GBR prepares to launch
The unveiling of GBR’s new national rail livery marks a symbolic step toward a simpler, publicly run railway system
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Britain’s railways have unveiled a new GBR livery – the first visual sign of a fully unified public network.
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New national rail livery revealed as GBR prepares to launch
The unveiling of GBR’s new national rail livery marks a symbolic step toward a simpler, publicly run railway system
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A cooling climate, failed harvests, redirected trade – and a microscopic stowaway that changed medieval history. Sarah Collins has the story

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How volcanic eruptions led to the Black Death in Europe
Tree rings reveal volcanic eruptions triggered climate shocks that reshaped trade routes and opened the door to the Black Death
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Where did the North Norfolk beaver come from? 🦫

Nobody knows 🤔
Beaver ‘escape artist’ mystery
A mysterious beaver has appeared in Norfolk, prompting excitement and an investigation into which enclosure it escaped from
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December 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Plenty of these around East Anglia’s coast.
A soft, snowy coat and the sweetest little face... Let's SEA who's behind door 9... 🌊 ❄️

#RSPBAdvent25
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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The results of our Brexitometers at today's Mill Road Winter Fair were clear.

Trump & Putin are equal threats to Europe.

We should not leave the ECHR.

We should rejoin the Single Market and aim to rejoin the EU!

@europeanmovement.co.uk @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social @eastangliabylines.co.uk

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December 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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As said, this is now noticeable how commentators might at last be starting to recognise the British exceptionalism problem, such as here from @eastangliabylines.co.uk

Time to take out the martel and smash exceptionalism.

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That led to Brexit. But Peter is right, entirely right, that this excpetionalism is preventing a realistic assessment of the relationship.

People are hanging on for special treatment, like special visa waivers for Britons, or joining the CU and having a say over our trade policy.

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December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Meanwhile, someone on Twitter thinks this somehow proves their point about migration, and Elon posts ⬇️"this".
A perfect storm of climate and commerce might explain why the Black Death struck Europe when it did.

Understanding this may help our future resilience to pandemics.

Fascinating research from Cambridge University 👇
How volcanic eruptions led to the Black Death in Europe
Tree rings reveal volcanic eruptions triggered climate shocks that reshaped trade routes and opened the door to the Black Death
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Wind farms off Norfolk’s coast are reshaping the seabed, and leaving one of the region’s key processors struggling.

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Future of Cromer crab ‘uncertain’ as major producer faces drop in supply
A collapse in crab supplies linked to offshore wind threatens Cromer’s biggest processor and the future of its famed fishery
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December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A 30-year mainstay of Cromer’s seafood industry warns it may not survive the collapse in crab supply as a result of wind farm exclusion zones.

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Future of Cromer crab ‘uncertain’ as major producer faces drop in supply
A collapse in crab supplies linked to offshore wind threatens Cromer’s biggest processor and the future of its famed fishery
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Greater Anglia’s recent transfer to public ownership sets the stage as GBR reveals its national rail identity.
New national rail livery revealed as GBR prepares to launch
The unveiling of GBR’s new national rail livery marks a symbolic step toward a simpler, publicly run railway system
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Starmer admits Brexit “broke the consensus”. He just can’t bring himself to say what must come next.
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Now is the winter of our Brexit sent
While we have used this title before, perhaps this is the time to look at our options afresh, now that we have seen the disaster that is Brexit
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December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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139 flag complaints received by the county council, but FOI shows only one was removed. Hundreds were left to residents who faced intimidation and a serious assault when trying to remove them.
Left to danger: Norfolk council inaction leads to flag-related violence
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked
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December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Europe’s deadliest pandemic may have begun with ash-darkened skies and a desperate scramble for grain. Sarah Collins has the story ⤵️

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How volcanic eruptions led to the Black Death in Europe
Tree rings reveal volcanic eruptions triggered climate shocks that reshaped trade routes and opened the door to the Black Death
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December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Wind farm developers say they want to see a “thriving fishing industry” keep going. Jonas Seafood says that future is far from guaranteed.
Future of Cromer crab ‘uncertain’ as major producer faces drop in supply
A collapse in crab supplies linked to offshore wind threatens Cromer’s biggest processor and the future of its famed fishery
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The unveiling of GBR’s new national rail livery marks a symbolic step toward a simpler, publicly run railway system | East Anglia Bylines
New national rail livery revealed as GBR prepares to launch
The unveiling of GBR’s new national rail livery marks a symbolic step toward a simpler, publicly run railway system
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
At 13, Lucas thought he was just looking at funny memes.

By 14, he believed women were the enemy, and rejection was his destiny.

His journey into incel culture didn’t start with a choice – it started with an algorithm.

By Tiah Friston
Loneliness, algorithms and incel culture: how boys get drawn in
Boys aren’t seeking out incel culture; algorithms, loneliness and confusion pull them in long before they understand it
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December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Starmer’s EU logic collapses under its own weight. * Labour’s message misfires. *
The public looks elsewhere.
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Pecksniff : ‘Why is this bastard lying to me?’ The question on everybody’s lips this week
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The flags were sold as “patriotism”. What they’ve delivered is fear: late-night confrontations, mobs gathering in minutes, and police shrugging when violence follows.
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Left to danger: Norfolk council inaction leads to flag-related violence
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A 30-year mainstay of Cromer’s seafood industry warns it may not survive the collapse in crab supply as a result of wind farm exclusion zones.

eastangliabylines.co.uk/employment/f...
Future of Cromer crab ‘uncertain’ as major producer faces drop in supply
A collapse in crab supplies linked to offshore wind threatens Cromer’s biggest processor and the future of its famed fishery
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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A perfect storm of climate and commerce might explain why the Black Death struck Europe when it did.

Understanding this may help our future resilience to pandemics.

Fascinating research from Cambridge University 👇
How volcanic eruptions led to the Black Death in Europe
Tree rings reveal volcanic eruptions triggered climate shocks that reshaped trade routes and opened the door to the Black Death
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Tree rings reveal volcanic eruptions triggered climate shocks that reshaped trade routes and opened the door to the Black Death | Sarah Collins
How volcanic eruptions led to the Black Death in Europe
Tree rings reveal volcanic eruptions triggered climate shocks that reshaped trade routes and opened the door to the Black Death
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December 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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With a crucial vote looming, campaigners warn: the Tiger Pass isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s a lifeline for thousands of young people in Cambs & Peterborough.
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Educational and civic leaders urge Mayor to safeguard Tiger Pass for young people
Young people and civic leaders urge Mayor Bristow to protect the £1 Tiger Pass as its future comes under threat
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December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Council inaction over the summer’s flag displays left locals to deal with the fallout – including intimidation and a serious assault.
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Left to danger: Norfolk council inaction leads to flag-related violence
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Norfolk’s leaders chose not to intervene. Residents paid the price. People removing flags now face abuse, racist harassment and organised groups appearing on the streets.
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Left to danger: Norfolk council inaction leads to flag-related violence
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Wind farm developers say they want to see a “thriving fishing industry” keep going. Jonas Seafood says that future is far from guaranteed.
Future of Cromer crab ‘uncertain’ as major producer faces drop in supply
A collapse in crab supplies linked to offshore wind threatens Cromer’s biggest processor and the future of its famed fishery
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM