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  A Dereham man has been jailed for 56 months after admitting involvement in cocaine supply dating back to 2022 offences.

• Two More Broadland Communities Become Mindful Villages

  Reedham and Freethorpe have become Mindful Villages, expanding a Broadland scheme supporting local residents with mental health, wellbeing and help.

• Norfolk Churches Awarded Heritage Repair Funding

  Six Norfolk places of worship will receive government funding for urgent repairs as part of a £41 million heritage package.

• Woman Dies Following Bradwell Collision

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her eighties died after two vehicles collided in Bradwell on Saturday.

• Mother Received ‘I’m Sorry’ Message After School Stabbing

  A court has heard a teenager accused of attempted murder messaged his mother saying “I’m sorry” after school stabbing incident.

• Norfolk Hazardous Waste Days Return

  Norfolk residents can dispose of household hazardous waste free at recycling centres during a series of special autumn events countywide.

• Great Yarmouth Council Workers Plan Two-Day Strike

  Around 40 Great Yarmouth council maintenance workers plan two days of strike action in a dispute over employment terms and conditions.

• Temporary Emergency Department Planned At Norfolk Hospital

  Parts of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s emergency department could move temporarily into a modular building during planned refurbishment works.

• Lingwood Hosts Electrical Recycling Event

  Broadland residents can recycle unwanted small electrical items at a free community collection event being held in Lingwood next Monday.

• Great Yarmouth First Leader Quits Restore Britain

  Great Yarmouth First leader Jon Wedon has quit Restore Britain, citing growing political pressures and the impact on his family.

• New Broads Chief To Hear Boaters’ Toll Concerns

  Broads Authority chief executive Sarah Cowley says she wants to hear boaters’ concerns as annual navigation tolls face renewed scrutiny.

• Cromer Teen Filmmaker Premieres Second Feature

  A 19-year-old Cromer filmmaker has premiered his second feature film, Crecista, before its planned release on Amazon Prime this month.

• Man In Court Charged With Murder Of Norfolk GP

  A man has appeared in court charged with murdering GP Hannah Cain, who was found dead at her Dersingham home.

• Winter Grants Open Across Broadland And South Norfolk

  Community groups across Broadland and South Norfolk can apply for grants of up to £500 to support vulnerable residents locally.

• New Festival Celebrates Norwich’s Rivers

  A new six-day festival will celebrate Norwich’s rivers during half-term with free wildlife, music, storytelling, film and creative events citywide.

• Man Charged With Murder Of Dersingham GP

  A man has been charged with murdering 45-year-old GP Hannah Cain after she was found dead at her Dersingham home.

• Suffolk PCC Opposes RAF Barnham Asylum Plans

  Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner says he will fight plans to use former RAF Barnham as accommodation for asylum seekers.

• Norfolk Fire Staff Honoured At Annual Awards

  Norfolk Fire and Rescue staff have been honoured for long service and achievement after the service’s busiest August on record.

• Environmental Groups Question Norfolk Housing Levy

  Environmental groups have raised concerns over a proposed Norfolk developer levy intended to fund nature restoration and unlock new housing.

• Traffic Concerns Raised Over Carrow Regeneration

  Residents have welcomed plans to regenerate Norwich’s Carrow Works but raised concerns about extra traffic around the development site locally.