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'Beheading' comment sees councillor reported to police

District councillor Richard Shepherd

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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An online message referring to the beheading of a Liberal Democrat rival has led to a councillor being reported to police.

Ashley Mullinger is The Female Fisherman and one of the few women working in the fishing industry in

The Female Fisherman 'overwhelmed' by national award win

Aaron McMillan

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The building on Norwich Street, by Newman's yard.

Repair work set to get under way at 'carbuncle' property

Aaron McMillan

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Nine cadets from Wells and a further three from Beccles joined the crew on the TS John Jerwood on May 14 from Lowestoft

Cadets head out for a week at sea

Aaron McMillan

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Energy watchdog Ofgem is considering a price cap for vulnerable consumers. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wi

How the proposed energy price cap changes could affect your bills

Sean Galea-Pace

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The Fakenham Events Committee have outlined plans for three days of commemoration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Host of Fakenham Jubilee events revealed

Aaron McMillan

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Wells Crab House is owned by Scott and Kelly Dougal who opened the restaurant in 2016. Picture: Vict

'Ecstatic and surprised' - Crab restaurant nominated for national awards

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A 130-mile egg and spoon relay has raised over £6,400 for farming mental health charity YANA

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130-mile egg and spoon race raises £6,500 for farming charity

Chris Hill

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Nicky King, coxswain RNLI Wells, speaking at David Cox's funeral at Cromer Crematorium. Picture: Dan

'An iron man in a wooden boat' - Tribute paid to legendary coxswain

Aaron McMillan

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'It's scary' - foodbank volunteers lift lid on cost of living crisis

Thomas Chapman

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Energy officer for the North Norfolk District Council, Dulcie Walsh, with the building's air source

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Your Money Matters: Expert on 'warmer homes' cash many don't know about

Stuart Anderson

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The decision to sell the Parklands site at Pudding Norton was made in March 2020

Council set to sell mobile home site

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Fakenham Academy's pool will close after the last aquafit sessions on August 18 and August 20.

Fakenham swimming pool plans - Everything you need to know

Aaron McMillan

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A 'blood moon' rising over Cromer Pier. Picture: Antony Kelly

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Tomorrow's lunar eclipse: How and when to see it

Grace Piercy

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The lifeboat sped out to sea in Wells to rescue a group and a dog

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Dog and group cut off by tide saved after being spotted waist-high in water

Grace Piercy

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Teresa Kleinhans, bosss of Fakenham's Wensum Dental Practice, has been working hard following a CQC inspection

Dentist staff working round the clock to address 'enforcement action'

Aaron McMillan

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Councillor Eric Seward, portfolio holder for finance and assets at North Norfolk District Council.

North Norfolk District Council

£150 energy rebates being paid out across north Norfolk

Stuart Anderson

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A stoat standing on rock in saltmarsh.

'Ground breaking' audit sheds light on north Norfolk coast's natural riches

Stuart Anderson

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A senior man with financial problems is showing his empty wallet at home

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OPINION: Inflationary pressure mounts

Peter Sharkey

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Extra speed check camera vans to target Norfolk's 'village speeders'

Simon Parkin

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The Victoria Inn, Holkham. Pic: Victoria Inn Holkham

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Holkham pub closes to drinkers to become hotel and restaurant

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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The winner of the Mayor cadet award, Phobe Harris (centre), mum Kara Griffiths, and mayor Gilly Foortse

Four things we learned from Fakenham's annual assembly

Aaron McMillan

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Motocross British Championships at Lyng. MX2

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Spectacular action from British Motocross Championship in north Norfolk

Phil Armes

A number of major supermarkets have recalled products over salmonella fears

Major supermarkets order urgent product recalls over salmonella fears

Owen Sennitt

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Queen to miss Opening of Parliament for first time in 60 years

Grace Piercy

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The building on Norwich Street, by Newman's yard.

Repair work set to get under way at 'carbuncle' property

Aaron McMillan

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The Fakenham Events Committee have outlined plans for three days of commemoration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Host of Fakenham Jubilee events revealed

Aaron McMillan

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Teresa Kleinhans, bosss of Fakenham's Wensum Dental Practice, has been working hard following a CQC inspection

Dentist staff working round the clock to address 'enforcement action'

Aaron McMillan

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Fakenham Academy's pool will close after the last aquafit sessions on August 18 and August 20.

Fakenham swimming pool plans - Everything you need to know

Aaron McMillan

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Plans to bring a new swimming pool to Fakenham have been unveiled. Inset, town mayor, Gilly Foortse

Plans for new Fakenham swimming pool and sports pitch revealed

Aaron McMillan

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Wells RNLI members line the road at Cromer Crematorium as the hearse arrives for David Cox's funeral

Well-wishers bid farewell to lifeboat legend David Cox

Aaron McMillan

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Lord Alan Sugar. Picture: PA/Philip Toscano

Apprentice star Alan Sugar visits Norfolk village for pub lunch

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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The Victoria Inn, Holkham. Pic: Victoria Inn Holkham

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Holkham pub closes to drinkers to become hotel and restaurant

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Cadets head out for a week at sea

Nine cadets from Wells and a further three from Beccles joined the crew on the TS John Jerwood on May 14 from Lowestoft

Aaron McMillan

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Sea cadets from Norfolk and Suffolk have embarked on a seven-day journey on the sea.

Ashley Mullinger is The Female Fisherman and one of the few women working in the fishing industry in

The Female Fisherman 'overwhelmed' by national award win

Aaron McMillan

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District councillor Richard Shepherd

'Beheading' comment sees councillor reported to police

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Energy watchdog Ofgem is considering a price cap for vulnerable consumers. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wi

How the proposed energy price cap changes could affect your bills

Sean Galea-Pace

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A 130-mile egg and spoon relay has raised over £6,400 for farming mental health charity YANA

Farming

130-mile egg and spoon race raises £6,500 for farming charity

Chris Hill

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Sport

Spectacular action from British Motocross Championship in north Norfolk

Motocross British Championships at Lyng. MX2

Motorsport | Gallery

Phil Armes

MX1 class leader Tommy Searle extended his advantage at the top of the championship table with a thoroughly professional display at round three of the Revo British Motocross Championship at Lyng, near Fakenham, on Sunday.

Point to Point at Fakenham Racecourse

Tommie storms home to grab Snelling National glory at Fakenham Races

Terry Redhead

James Buddell after he was awarded Norfolk LTA Volunteer Award

Tennis club's delight at being named best in Norfolk

Aaron McMillan

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Fakenham Racecourse will welcome racing back on October 16 either behind closed doors or with a limi

New deal will see every horse race at Fakenham shown on Racing TV

Aaron McMillan

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Dereham and Fakenham line-up before the Norfolk Senior Cup semi-final.

Dereham Town reach county cup final with hard-fought win over Fakenham

Aaron McMillan

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Host of Fakenham Jubilee events revealed

The Fakenham Events Committee have outlined plans for three days of commemoration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Aaron McMillan

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Detailed plans for the Jubilee weekend in the Fakenham area have been unveiled.

A 'blood moon' rising over Cromer Pier. Picture: Antony Kelly

Skygazing

Tomorrow's lunar eclipse: How and when to see it

Grace Piercy

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Wells Crab House is owned by Scott and Kelly Dougal who opened the restaurant in 2016. Picture: Vict

'Ecstatic and surprised' - Crab restaurant nominated for national awards

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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The Victoria Inn, Holkham. Pic: Victoria Inn Holkham

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Holkham pub closes to drinkers to become hotel and restaurant

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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French's Fish & Chip Shop in Wells has been included in a nationally guide listing the UK's best qua

VOTE NOW: Have your say on Norfolk's best fish and chips

Sean Galea-Pace

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Lifestyle

OPINION: Inflationary pressure mounts

A senior man with financial problems is showing his empty wallet at home

Personal Finance | Promotion

Peter Sharkey

Older generations living on fixed incomes are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Heavy traffic on a London A road

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OPINION: A potentially profitable Bank Holiday plan

Peter Sharkey

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See inside family home with outdoor swimming pool on sale for £750k

Grace Piercy

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A busy seafront in Great Yarmouth on a very warm Sunday in June.Picture: James Bass

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Revealed: The cheapest streets to buy a property in Norfolk

Owen Sennitt

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OPINION: Increased life expectancy requires better state pensions

Peter Sharkey