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edp24.co.uk > news > 25868139.council-confirms-two-new-send-schools-built-norfolk

Two new schools to be built in Norfolk

4+ hour, 32+ min ago  (203+ words) Two new special educational needs schools will be built in Norfolk after the government confirmed "40m in funding for the sites. Norfolk County Council has said it will press ahead with building the facilities in Downham Market and Great Yarmouth which…...

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25790533.libraries-utilised-keep-norfolk-people-warm

Libraries are not just for books - they're for keep warm

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (370+ words) Libraries across Norfolk are being used as warm havens this winter as the council steps in to help beat the cold. People of all ages are being invited into libraries across the county for events where they can enjoy free…...

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25694482.5-quirky-holiday-stays-norfolk-visit-winter

5 quirky holiday lets in Norfolk to stay in this winter

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (533+ words) We have compiled a list of the most quirky places that people can stay in Norfolk this winter. Sedum House near Cromer (Image: Sedum House) This eco hideaway sleeps 10 and is perfect for families or groups of friends. The 'upside…...

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25732200.norfolk-council-spend-500k-store-fire-kit

Norfolk council to spend more than £500k to store fire kit

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (398+ words) Council bosses are to spend more than half a million pounds over the next decade to rent a warehouse to store fire and rescue equipment. Norfolk County Council, which runs the fire service, has agreed a 10-year lease of a…...

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25726886.norfolk-waveney-people-getting-new-year-honours-2026

Norfolk and Waveney people getting New Year Honours 2026

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1108+ words) A globe-trotter in his 90s who has raised thousands of pounds for charity, a long-serving volunteer with life-saving lifeboats and the founder of an arts festival are among the Norfolk and Waveney people recognised in the New Year Honours list. They…...

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25697677.norfolk-teen-found-lying-bathroom-floor-cocaine-use

Teen dies of drug use after starting cocaine habit following relationship break-up

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (534+ words) A teenager died of cocaine use five months after he started taking the drug following the breakdown of a relationship. Connor Norman, 18, was found unconscious on the bathroom floor at a friend's house. His stepfather attempted to revive him using…...

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25683115.norfolk-man-chose-sprowston-woods-homeless-hotel

'I was a lost soul' - the Norfolk man who chose a tent over temporary accommodation

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (682+ words) At 51, Keith Brown found himself without a home." Forced to leave his mother's house amid a long struggle with alcoholism, he refused to consider temporary accommodation as he feared he "would end up in prison" or fall deeper into addiction....

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25691354.christmas-school-holidays-norfolk-2025

When do the Christmas holidays start in Norfolk?

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (129+ words) Love it or loathe it, Christmas is just around the corner. Parents are busy preparing and children are counting down the days until Santa comes. But how long do they have until they break up from school? According to the…...

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edp24.co.uk > news > 25674075.norfolk-family-climb-mount-kilimanjaro-charity

Poignant trek planned to remember much-loved mother

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (127+ words) Family members and friends are preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of a much-loved mother. The group, known as the Ali Ling Fund, will take on Africa's highest peak'standing at 5,895m'in January 2026. It will mark ten years since the…...

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edp24.co.uk > sport > 25675807.ex-norfolk-village-cricket-impresses-ashes-australia

Former Norfolk village cricketer impresses in the Ashes... for Australia

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (389+ words) A former Norfolk village cricketer has been making headlines in the Ashes and causing headaches for England. Jake Weatherald was Australia's top scorer on the second day of the match, with a lightning 72 off 78 balls, giving his team a firm…...