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Need To Know Norfolk

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What services will new hospitals provide?
There are concerns over which services two new hospitals coming to Norfolk will provide.
21 Oct 2026,6 mins
Norfolk’s new ‘giants’ on the horizon?
Wind turbines over 700 feet tall could soon be on the Norfolk skyline
14 Oct 2026,4 mins
Why is there a ‘fridge mountain’ in Norfolk?
There’s a backlog of fridges and freezers stacking up in Norfolk.
25 Sep 2026,5 mins
New hospital delayed for another year
The rebuild of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been delayed by a further year.
22 Sep 2026,5 mins
‘First of its kind’ bridge causes A11 road closure
The Thickthorn junction and surrounding roads will be closed as a new bridge is installed
18 Sep 2026,5 mins
Why has Norfolk’s council shake up been paused?
Plans to shake up local councils in Norfolk have been paused.
09 Sep 2026,4 mins
500% increase for litter fines in North Norfolk
North Norfolk District Council is set to increase maximum penalties for littering.
07 Sep 2026,5 mins
Ancient supervolcano discovered off Norfolk coast
Evidence shows a volcano erupted in The Wash 454 million years ago.
28 Aug 2026,5 mins
Why has the Fen rail line ‘never been worse’?
Passengers say services on the Fen rail line have ‘never been worse’.
27 Aug 2026,5 mins
New bridge opening creates a safer A47
A new bridge has opened on the A47 as part of a £100m project
25 Aug 2026,4 mins
Grand plans for ‘icon’ of King’s Lynn
Custom House in King’s Lynn is to undergo a £2.5m renovation project.
24 Aug 2026,4 mins
Why was Sovereign House so divisive?
Love it or hate it, Sovereign House in Norwich is set to be demolished.
19 Aug 2026,5 mins
Could a new onshore wind farm come to Norfolk?
There are proposals for a new onshore wind farm to be built in West Norfolk.
17 Aug 2026,5 mins
Major incident sparks fresh fire service warning
The number of fires in the county sparked a major incident for Norfolk Fire Service.
14 Aug 2026,5 mins
Calls for calm following Thetford disorder
Anti-immigration protests have continued for a third night in Thetford.
07 Aug 2026,7 mins
Norfolk villages left in Broadband limbo
The government’s Project Gigabit won’t be reaching some of Norfolk’s villages.
23 Jul 2026,5 mins
The saga of the Abbey Estate
A housing estate in Thetford has been part of a demolition row for six years.
16 Jul 2026,5 mins
Hosepipe ban comes into place across Norfolk
lian Water has introduced its first hosepipe ban in a decade.
10 Jul 2026,4 mins
Norwich data centre plan sparks backlash
Nearly 5000 people have signed a petition opposing plans for a data centre near Keswick.
09 Jul 2026,5 mins
How John Lewis became more accessible
A disability campaigner is helping to make changes to John Lewis in Norwich
07 Jul 2026,5 mins
Could it be a ‘stinky summer’ for Great Yarmouth?
Great Yarmouth is facing the prospect of a potential bin strike this summer.
03 Jul 2026,5 mins
Street racers reach 70mph outside Norwich homes
Residents on a street in Norwich say street racers are causing sleepless nights.
22 Jun 2026,5 mins
Royal Norfolk Show 2026: What you need to know
A closer look at the Royal Norfolk Show, its history, highlights and visitor info.
16 Jun 2026,4 mins
Will King’s Lynn ever get a new GP surgery?
A new health facility in King’s Lynn has been criticised for not offering a GP service.
12 Jun 2026,5 mins
Plea to dispose batteries safely after fires
There’s a plea for people across Norfolk to dispose of batteries safely after two fires.
10 Jun 2026,4 mins
Warning of problem fish on Norfolk beaches
Weever fish have been causing problems on Norfolk beaches.
02 Jun 2026,4 mins
What's the broadband like where you live?
The £5bn scheme to get Norfolk's Broadband up to speed, especially in rural locations.
27 May 2026,5 mins
Can Norwich’s Greens clean up the city centre?
How will the newly elected council help clean up Norwich city centre?
20 May 2026,5 mins
Reform dismiss coalition in Norfolk
Reform won the most seats in the local elections, but didn’t win the majority.
13 May 2026,7 mins
What do local election results mean for Norfolk?
The political landscape has dramatically changed in Norfolk due to recent elections.
11 May 2026,5 mins