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• Norfolk Urged To Avoid Bonfires

  Norfolk residents are being urged not to light bonfires as increasingly hot and dry conditions raise the risk of wildfires.

• Homes Damaged In Fire Near Diss

  Two homes have suffered significant roof damage after a field fire spread to properties near Diss yesterday afternoon.

• Bishop Calls For Unity In Thetford

  The Bishop of Thetford has called for unity following several nights of disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in the town.

• Extra Police Patrols Remain In Thetford

  Extra police patrols and dispersal powers remain in place in Thetford following several nights of disorder in the town.

• Norwich Airport Faces Industrial Action

  Air traffic control staff at Norwich Airport will begin industrial action next week, potentially causing disruption and airport closures.

• Canaries Cruise Into Carabao Cup Round Two

  Norwich City made a convincing start to their competitive season with a 4-1 Carabao Cup victory over MK Dons.

• Match Report | Norwich City 4-1 MK Dons

  Norwich City cruised past MK Dons and into the second round of the Carabao Cup following an impressive first competitive outing of the season.

• Five Arrested After Thetford Disorder

  Five people have been arrested following several nights of disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in Thetford.

• Man Jailed For Norwich Murder

  A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of murdering a fellow resident in Norwich.

• Strike Continues In Great Yarmouth

  Waste and street cleaning workers in Great Yarmouth are continuing industrial action as a pay dispute remains unresolved.

• Police Defend Response To Thetford Disorder

  Norfolk Police say officers faced significant aggression during disorder in Thetford as investigations into the incident continue.

• Sandringham Public Order Trial Set

  A man accused of threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near Sandringham is due to stand trial later this year.

• Norwich Post Office Cuts Opening Days

  A Norwich Post Office branch has reduced its opening days because of ongoing staffing shortages.

• Experts Warn Over Future Fish Deaths

  Wildlife experts fear fish deaths could become more common as climate change and pollution place increasing pressure on the River Wensum.

• Fridge Recycling Restricted Across Norfolk

  Norfolk County Council has temporarily limited where residents can recycle fridges and freezers because of a national processing shortage.

• Future Secured For Deaf Community Hub

  A West Norfolk community hub for deaf people has been saved after another charity took ownership of the building.

• Memorials Stolen From Norfolk Church

  Police are investigating after copper memorials were stolen and gravestones damaged at a church near Swaffham.

• Chief Executive Candidate Named

  Norfolk County Council has named its preferred candidate to become the authority's next chief executive, subject to formal approval.

• Bus Network Boost For Norfolk

  New bus routes and more frequent services are being introduced across Norfolk to improve public transport from the end of August.

• Man Arrested After Fatal A47 Crash

  Police have arrested a man following a fatal two-vehicle collision on the A47 near North Tuddenham.

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