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Plans for roundabout at accident blackspot could be lodged 'in next couple of months'

Tom FitzPatrick at the Hempton crossroads, where he hopes a new roundabout will be built.

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Plans which would see a roundabout built at an accident blackspot are still being worked on.
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Flood alerts pass off peacefully along the north Norfolk coast

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The aftermath of a fire on Hempton Green, near Fakenham 

Drone pictures show of fire-scorched land in village

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Police are at the scene of an overturned lorry on the A11 at the Brandon roundabout at Thetford. Pic

New figures show assaults make up more than a quarter of crimes in Fakenham

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A weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Norfolk

Weather warning as thunderstorms expected to hit Norfolk after heatwave

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Cooling off from the hot weather in the sea at Gorleston. Left to right, Nathan Blomfield, Aaron Bai

Safety plea to holiday-makers as temperatures soar again

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The Bull in Fakenham. Picture: Ian Burt

Historic market town pub up for sale

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

Heatwave health warning extended as temperatures expected to hit 36C

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

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New reporting service for coastal crime launched

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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

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Gordon Burrell saw the smoke coming from Hempton green from his home

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Plans for roundabout at accident blackspot could be lodged 'in next couple of months'

Tom FitzPatrick at the Hempton crossroads, where he hopes a new roundabout will be built.

Aaron McMillan

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Plans which would see a roundabout built at an accident blackspot are still being worked on.
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Flood alerts pass off peacefully along the north Norfolk coast

Emily Thomson

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The aftermath of a fire on Hempton Green, near Fakenham 

Drone pictures show of fire-scorched land in village

Aaron McMillan

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A weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Norfolk

Weather warning as thunderstorms expected to hit Norfolk after heatwave

Johnny Amos

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Police are at the scene of an overturned lorry on the A11 at the Brandon roundabout at Thetford. Pic

New figures show assaults make up more than a quarter of crimes in Fakenham

Aaron McMillan

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Norfolk bowls star hails 'best moment' of career after Commonwealth gold

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It was a double delight for Fakenham Town Football Club - after both its women’s team and the under 16s won cup competitions

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Fakenham photographer Keith Osborn.

Photographer offers free event amid cost of living crisis

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The White Horse in Brancaster Staithe is hosting the eighth North Norfolk’s weekend Oyster festival, insert, Rob Williamson

5,500 oysters on order ahead of weekend festival

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The four-bedroom home in Chappel Hill, Fakenham, is on the market with Bailey Bird & Warren

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