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Melting roads could cause delays as 80, 000 people flock to Royal Norfolk Show
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (275+ words) Extreme heat could melt busy roads and cause delays for the more than 80, 000 people flocking to the Royal Norfolk Show. Police have said road closures could be put in place to ensure the safety of those travelling to the Norfolk…...
Norfolk area named in top five English districts for population growth
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (805+ words) An area of Norfolk is predicted to experience one of the fastest population growths in the country over the next six years. South Norfolk is in the top five districts in England which are expected to see the most rapid…...
Liberal Democrats stymie Reform's grab for power in Norfolk
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (743+ words) The Liberal Democrats have thwarted Reform taking over the county council after it kept a tight grip on its stronghold in north Norfolk. Lib Dems were celebrating their major success in the district, which helped make them the second biggest…...
Norfolk councils miss food waste deadline. .. .despite "6m funding boost
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) Every Norfolk council that was asked to introduce weekly food waste collections by today has failed to meet the government's deadline - despite receiving a combined "6. 16 million in grants to fund the transition. Breckland, South Norfolk, North Norfolk and Great Yarmouth…...
Heating oil crisis fund to provide "3m of support to Norfolk households
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (284+ words) A "3 million heating oil crisis fund has been launched to support homes in Norfolk affected by rising prices. Around 70, 000 households in the county, which is 17pc of its homes, rely on the fuel for heating and hot water. Many have seen…...
At least a dozen county councillors not standing in County Hall's May elections
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (409+ words) More than a dozen current Norfolk county councillors have confirmed they will not be seeking re-election when the county goes to the polls in May - and more are likely to follow suit. Among Conservatives not standing again are Alison Thomas…...
New children's nursery set to open on edge of Norfolk town
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (214+ words) A new children's nursery may be opening on the edge of a Norfolk town. Rebecca Garratt, director of Little Sprouts Childcare, has submitted plans to North Norfolk District Council to convert a home off A148 Holt Road, Cromer, into a day…...
MP calls for price cap on heating oil to 'protect rural families properly"
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (412+ words) A Norfolk MP has urged the government to implement an immediate cap on the price of heating oil after claiming suppliers are profiteering from the conflict in the Middle East. Steffan Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, said rural households that…...
When to see the 'very rare' raptor making a comeback to Norfolk
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (321+ words) The perfect time to spot the mysterious, once nearly extinct bird of prey that is making a quiet return to Nelson's County is approaching. Reknowned for being "very secretive", goshawks are still a "very rare" bird in the UK, according…...
Why north Norfolk is a plane spotters' paradise
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (362+ words) When you think of plane spotting in Norfolk, it is fair to assume most people would head to Norwich Airport. However, there may be an even better place to go looking to the skies to catch a glimpse of rare…...