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News and updates from the county of #Norfolk, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
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Norwich showing 'good progression' - Clement

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Philippe Clement: Norwich City showing 'clear signal' of progress
Norwich City head coach Philippe Clements believes their home win over Southampton provided a
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December 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Go ahead for shoe factory homes despite concerns

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Council agrees to turn former Norwich shoe factory into 48 homes
Norwich City Council's planning committee voted unanimously in favour of the Dibdin Road scheme
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December 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Theatre boss bemoans mayoral election delay

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Norwich Theatre boss bemoans "frustrating" mayoral election delay
Business figures and politicians speak to BBC Politics East about the delay to the elections.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Pigeon feeders at market are selfish, says council

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Pigeons feeders at Norwich Market selfish, says council
Norwich City Council says it is considering enforcement action against people who feed the pigeons.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Call made for delayed Send schools to be built

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MP calls for delayed Norfolk Send schools to be built
Norfolk County Council does not guarantee the schools will be built despite funding being confirmed.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Protected snails moved for A47 upgrade project

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Protected rare Norfolk snails moved for A47 upgrade project
The snails are thriving in new sites they have been moved to, a report says.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Parking problems blamed on poor phone connectivity

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Parking problems in Norwich blamed on poor phone connectivity
The council says it is working to fix the problems, as concerns for Christmas shoppers are raised.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Why do people care about a 1950s bus shelter?

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Why do people care so much about Sheringham's 1950s bus shelter?
Residents tell the BBC what the shelter means to them and why they are fighting to save it.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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East of England news quiz of the week

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East of England news quiz of the week 6-12 December: Elf and wedding proposals
From Elf the movie to romantic gestures, how many questions can you get right?
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December 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Dad's anger over theft from charity's wishing well

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Dad's anger over theft from Norfolk charity's wishing well
The money is used to put on fundraising displays in Hethersett in memory of Finnbar Cork.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Traders voice their fears over regeneration plans

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Traders voice their fears over Great Yarmouth regeneration plans
Some businesses are worried about the impact of the proposed North Quay project in Great Yarmouth.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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How polar bears' DNA is adapting to warmer climates

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Polar bear DNA could be adapting to warmer climates, UEA study
University of East Anglia says polar bears are learning to adapt to warmer climates.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Watch: Cataract operation saves big cat's eyesight

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Cataract operation saves Banham Zoo snow leopard's eyesight
The "relatively unique surgery" replaces the snow leopard's damaged eye lens with an artificial one.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Thousands of homes devalued by pylons, says council

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Norfolk to Essex pylons devalue Brentwood homes, says council
National Grid wants to install the electricity network through Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Call made for delayed Send schools to be built

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MP calls for delayed Norfolk Send schools to be built
Norfolk County Council does not guarantee the schools will be built despite funding being confirmed.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Outdoor education charity enters administration

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Norfolk outdoor education facility goes into administration
The charity's trustees say funds raised by bookings were no longer covering wages and insurance.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Why do people care about a 1950s bus shelter?

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Why do people care so much about Sheringham's 1950s bus shelter?
Residents tell the BBC what the shelter means to them and why they are fighting to save it.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Unpaid carers suffering over lack of support - CQC

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Unpaid carers in Norfolk suffering over lack of support, says CQC
A council's adult social care service is rated as requires improvement by a regulator.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Parking problems blamed on poor phone connectivity

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Parking problems in Norwich blamed on poor phone connectivity
The council says it is working to fix the problems, as concerns for Christmas shoppers are raised.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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East of England news quiz of the week

#Norfolk

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East of England news quiz of the week 6 - 12 December: Elf and wedding proposals
From Elf the movie to romantic gestures, how many questions can you get right?
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December 13, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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Ex-soldier found guilty of murdering his neighbour

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Ex-soldier found guilty of murdering his neighbour in Norwich
Elvis Vickers is convicted of murdering his neighbour Abdulkadar Chadli in Norwich last November.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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How polar bears' DNA is adapting to warmer climates

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Polar bear DNA could be adapting to warmer climates, UEA study
University of East Anglia says polar bears are learning to adapt to warmer climates.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Prime minister weighs in on bus shelter dispute

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Sir Keir Starmer weighs in on Sheringham bus shelter row
Sir Keir Starmer says a council should "listen and respond" to local people's views on a bus shelter.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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MP warns developer not to appeal against refusal

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MP warns against using tenants' money on Thetford homes appeal
Bromford Flagship's plans for the Abbey Estate in Thetford were turned down in October.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Thousands of homes devalued by pylons, says council

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Norfolk to Essex pylons devalue Brentwood homes, says council
National Grid wants to install the electricity network through Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM