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Investigation ongoing into pub ground’s cannabis farm — Investigation ongoing into pub ground’s cannabis farm

A police raid earlier in the month at a village pub discovered a cannabis farm within its grounds.

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Former town superstore to be turned into retail units and flats — Former town superstore to be turned into retail units and flats

An empty shop in the centre of a Norfolk town is set to be turned into flats.

Appeal following weekend single car collision on A11 — Appeal following weekend single car collision on A11

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A11 at Larling on Saturday (May 17).

Ed Sheeran expands hot sauce line with biltong protein snack — Ed Sheeran expands hot sauce line with biltong protein snack

The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter has teamed up with meat snacks supplier Ember to launch Xtra Tingly Biltong.

Joy as town’s Ladies Circle wins national award — Joy as town’s Ladies Circle wins national award

It was celebration time for a town fundraising group as it took home a national prize

Time to turn wins into power, says Green MP on leadership battle — Time to turn wins into power, says Green MP on leadership battle

A Norfolk MP said it is his party’s “most exciting political opportunity in a generation” after launching a fresh leadership campaign.

Couple championing best of British with village wool business — Couple championing best of British with village wool business

A couple, who swapped city careers to reconnect with nature, are championing the best of British with their successful wool business.

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Major route reopens after collision involving vehicle that ‘crossed from one side of the carriageway to the other’ — Major route reopens after collision involving vehicle that ‘crossed from one side of the carriageway to the other’

Part of a major route has reopened after a collision involving a vehicle that ‘crossed from one side of the carriageway to the other’.

London’s calling: Trio answer SOS to take on 136-mile trip — London’s calling: Trio answer SOS to take on 136-mile trip

A trio of moped riders joined forces make the trip from London to Norfolk to raise tens of thousands of pounds for charity.

NATIONAL NEWS

‘They are trying to silence us’, Kneecap member facing terror charge tells crowd

‘They are trying to silence us’, Kneecap member facing terror charge tells crowd

‘They are trying to silence us’, Kneecap member facing terror charge tells crowd

The group have been outspoken on the war in Gaza and before they emerged on stage a screen displayed the message ‘Free Palestine’.

Jeremy Corbyn criticises Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ speech at festival

Jeremy Corbyn criticises Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ speech at festival

Jeremy Corbyn criticises Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ speech at festival

Speaking at the Wide Awake Festival, Mr Corbyn described the Prime Minister’s remarks as ‘nonsense’.

Martin warns over prospect of ‘extremely disruptive’ 50% US tariff on EU goods

Martin warns over prospect of ‘extremely disruptive’ 50% US tariff on EU goods

Martin warns over prospect of ‘extremely disruptive’ 50% US tariff on EU goods

Ireland’s premier said the announcement from US President Donald Trump came as a “surprise”.

Peaky Blinders auction of original costumes raises £19k for cancer charity

Peaky Blinders auction of original costumes raises £19k for cancer charity

Peaky Blinders auction of original costumes raises £19k for cancer charity

The items sold included a suit worn by actor Cillian Murphy as protagonist Tommy Shelby in the show’s final scenes.

SPORT

Duo’s big partnership leads Diss to home win — Duo’s big partnership leads Diss to home win

Daniel Taylor and David Tooke guide the home side to victory at Rectory Meadow.

Ipswich Town column: Academy graduate’s departure left a bitter taste but I’d welcome him back — Ipswich Town column: Academy graduate’s departure left a bitter taste but I’d welcome him back

Our Tractor Boys scribe Joey Sadler has taken a look at where the club needs to strengthen during the summer transfer window.

Norwich City column: Manning is an appealing option as manager search goes on — Norwich City column: Manning is an appealing option as manager search goes on

Edward Seaman looks at the reported runners and riders to be the next boss of the Canaries after another week passed without an appointment.

Magpies celebrate triple success of Under-12s team — Magpies celebrate triple success of Under-12s team

The youngsters were in top form at the weekend’s national competition in Nottingham.

Diss beaten by a hefty margin on the road — Diss beaten by a hefty margin on the road

Mark Brawn’s men are defeated by more than 100 runs during trip to Thetford Town.

Indigo celebrates a first gold medal in Yorkshire — The Diss-raised hammer thrower beat her nearest competitor by a margin of 4cm.

Norwich City column: ‘Sensible’ to swerve Wilshere but appointment seems no closer — Canaries supporter Ed Seaman reflects on the club’s search for a new boss.

Ipswich Town column: Town deserve to go down but officiating has not helped — Our Tractor Boys columnist Joey Sadler has been less than impressed by the standard of refereeing in the Premier League.

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WHAT'S ON

Ed Sheeran expands hot sauce line with biltong protein snack — Ed Sheeran expands hot sauce line with biltong protein snack

The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter has teamed up with meat snacks supplier Ember to launch Xtra Tingly Biltong.

Time to turn wins into power, says Green MP on leadership battle — Time to turn wins into power, says Green MP on leadership battle

A Norfolk MP said it is his party’s “most exciting political opportunity in a generation” after launching a fresh leadership campaign.

TV stars come out as town organ festival proves quite the draw — TV stars come out as town organ festival proves quite the draw

Music was in the air as an organ festival made a triumphant return last weekend, with a few TV personalities thrown in.

Game for a laugh: Village Boardgame club wants more members after first year — Game for a laugh: Village Boardgame club wants more members after first year

A small village club has issued a rallying cry for more boardgame fans to join them – and score big.

Food hall’s first event puts it in the market for more — Food hall’s first event puts it in the market for more

A market in a well-known food hall has been branded a huge success after its first outing.

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LIFESTYLE

Zoo sites welcome 20,000 visitors ‘as kids go free’ — Zoo sites welcome 20,000 visitors ‘as kids go free’

A zoological society welcomed around 20,000 visitors this week, thanks to an initiative to help families save money.

Young farmer sees dream come true by launching pet shop — Young farmer sees dream come true by launching pet shop

A young farmer has fulfilled her dream by opening her own pet food shop.

Village swings with the oompah spirit — Village swings with the oompah spirit

There was a real taste of the continent at the weekend when a brewery and taproom held its annual Oktoberfest.

Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo — Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo

A norfok zoo has announced the opening of a new tiger territory platform.

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