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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
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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.
How this was, last month.
December 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
How this was, last month.
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Starmer’s speech came closer to the truth about Brexit than ever before. But the gap between truth and action is still the whole story.
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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 1:00 PM
Starmer’s speech came closer to the truth about Brexit than ever before. But the gap between truth and action is still the whole story.
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The best wildlife story this week: a beaver whose origin is unknown and whose timing is perfect.
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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 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The best wildlife story this week: a beaver whose origin is unknown and whose timing is perfect.
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Pecksniff on impeccable form this week, particularly the first section about Starmer, Labour and the CU.
Starmer’s Brexit stance convinces nobody. * The budget’s “fairness” rings hollow. * Rupert Lowe launches Great Yarmouth First from… the Cotswolds.
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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 9:49 AM
Pecksniff on impeccable form this week, particularly the first section about Starmer, Labour and the CU.
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Only one flag removed by the county council despite over 130 complains. Hundreds left to residents. And now a man in his sixties has been severely beaten by a mob for taking one down. Read the full story here ⤵️
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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
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December 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Only one flag removed by the county council despite over 130 complains. Hundreds left to residents. And now a man in his sixties has been severely beaten by a mob for taking one down. Read the full story here ⤵️
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We have published multiple stories about the coastal communities like Hemsby and Happisburgh that are going over the edge due to a lack of sea-defences.
December 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We have published multiple stories about the coastal communities like Hemsby and Happisburgh that are going over the edge due to a lack of sea-defences.
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
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.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
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Norfolk received 139 complaints about the flags but removed only one. Residents stepping in themselves have faced confrontation and even violence.
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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 7:00 PM
Norfolk received 139 complaints about the flags but removed only one. Residents stepping in themselves have faced confrontation and even violence.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...
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‘It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out.’
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
After COP30, what now? It’s actually good news
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
‘It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out.’
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
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The PM’s Brexit red lines grow more absurd by the week. * Labour MPs repeat the memo. * 62% now prefer parties beyond Lab–Con.
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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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The PM’s Brexit red lines grow more absurd by the week. * Labour MPs repeat the memo. * 62% now prefer parties beyond Lab–Con.
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Some say it escaped. Others say it dispersed naturally. The beaver? Not saying a word.
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eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
Beaver ‘escape artist’ mystery
A mysterious beaver has appeared in Norfolk, prompting excitement and an investigation into which enclosure it escaped from
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Some say it escaped. Others say it dispersed naturally. The beaver? Not saying a word.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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.
The Tiger Pass has enabled 1.8m journeys since 2024. Community leaders in Cambs & Peterborough say now is the worst moment for the mayor to scale it back.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Tiger Pass has enabled 1.8m journeys since 2024. Community leaders in Cambs & Peterborough say now is the worst moment for the mayor to scale it back.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked | Owen Sennitt, Local Democracy Reporter
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 3:55 PM
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked | Owen Sennitt, Local Democracy Reporter
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
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If this was not the 2nd Sunday in Advent, today would be the feast of St Ambrose, 4th Century Bishop of Milan. A popular saint in late medieval England, as one of the Four Latin Doctors his image survives on 18 screens and pulpits in Norfolk, as here at East Ruston.
December 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If this was not the 2nd Sunday in Advent, today would be the feast of St Ambrose, 4th Century Bishop of Milan. A popular saint in late medieval England, as one of the Four Latin Doctors his image survives on 18 screens and pulpits in Norfolk, as here at East Ruston.
Starmer’s EU logic collapses under its own weight. * Labour’s message misfires. *
The public looks elsewhere.
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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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Starmer’s EU logic collapses under its own weight. * Labour’s message misfires. *
The public looks elsewhere.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
The public looks elsewhere.
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Young leaders will address the Cambs & Peterborough Combined Authority this month, sharing testimony on why losing the Tiger Pass would triple travel costs for many.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Young leaders will address the Cambs & Peterborough Combined Authority this month, sharing testimony on why losing the Tiger Pass would triple travel costs for many.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
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One week in! Who's been enjoying our Christmas countdown?🎄
A tiny feathered favourite brings the festive cheer today...
#RSPBAdvent25
A tiny feathered favourite brings the festive cheer today...
#RSPBAdvent25
December 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
One week in! Who's been enjoying our Christmas countdown?🎄
A tiny feathered favourite brings the festive cheer today...
#RSPBAdvent25
A tiny feathered favourite brings the festive cheer today...
#RSPBAdvent25
Christmas is coming... and so came the Santas to Burghley Park for the wildly popular Stamford Santa fun run.
All 1700 of them!
That's a lot of medals!
Organised in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Mindspace Stamford, and the Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley.
Photo credit - Angela Hoyes
All 1700 of them!
That's a lot of medals!
Organised in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Mindspace Stamford, and the Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley.
Photo credit - Angela Hoyes
December 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Christmas is coming... and so came the Santas to Burghley Park for the wildly popular Stamford Santa fun run.
All 1700 of them!
That's a lot of medals!
Organised in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Mindspace Stamford, and the Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley.
Photo credit - Angela Hoyes
All 1700 of them!
That's a lot of medals!
Organised in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Mindspace Stamford, and the Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley.
Photo credit - Angela Hoyes
Starmer’s Brexit stance convinces nobody. * The budget’s “fairness” rings hollow. * Rupert Lowe launches Great Yarmouth First from… the Cotswolds.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Starmer’s Brexit stance convinces nobody. * The budget’s “fairness” rings hollow. * Rupert Lowe launches Great Yarmouth First from… the Cotswolds.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
‘It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out.’
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
After COP30, what now? It’s actually good news
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
‘It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out.’
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
The climate crisis hole is hot, dark and we’re still in it.
But Prof Jules Pretty describes how we’re beginning to get out. There is good news…
A coalition of educational and civic leaders says cutting the Tiger Pass would price many young people off buses in Cambs & Peterborough – just as franchise reforms are coming.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A coalition of educational and civic leaders says cutting the Tiger Pass would price many young people off buses in Cambs & Peterborough – just as franchise reforms are coming.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
Christmas is coming...
This second Sunday of Advent, take a moment to enjoy the beauty of cathedral music ... 👇
This second Sunday of Advent, take a moment to enjoy the beauty of cathedral music ... 👇
✨ #Advent2025 #CarolsCountdown ✨
🎵 In the Stillness 🎵
Today’s featured carol from Norwich Cathedral Choir’s new Christmas album #LordOfTheDance.
Listen here and find out more about the album 👇
cathedral.org.uk/news/carols-...
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🎵 In the Stillness 🎵
Today’s featured carol from Norwich Cathedral Choir’s new Christmas album #LordOfTheDance.
Listen here and find out more about the album 👇
cathedral.org.uk/news/carols-...
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Christmas is coming...
This second Sunday of Advent, take a moment to enjoy the beauty of cathedral music ... 👇
This second Sunday of Advent, take a moment to enjoy the beauty of cathedral music ... 👇
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We’re relying on foodbanks to fill the gaps left by a shrinking welfare state. This article by Community Organisers CEO Nick Gardham explains why that risks normalising deprivation.
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Normalising deprivation – when charity is the default response to poverty
The rise of foodbanks shows how charity has filled the gaps of a failing system and now risks normalising hardship
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December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We’re relying on foodbanks to fill the gaps left by a shrinking welfare state. This article by Community Organisers CEO Nick Gardham explains why that risks normalising deprivation.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @nickgardham.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @nickgardham.bsky.social