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Owen Sennitt, Local Democracy Reporter

County dubbed the ‘megafarm capital of Europe’

24 March 2025
County dubbed the ‘megafarm capital of Europe’

County dubbed the ‘megafarm capital of Europe’

24 March 2025

The number of intensive farms in a county has shot up by 20 per cent over the past decade.


Centuries-old Broads gateway reopens after upgrade works

20 March 2025
Centuries-old Broads gateway reopens after upgrade works

Centuries-old Broads gateway reopens after upgrade works

20 March 2025

One of only two gateways to the Broads has reopened after it was shut for major repair work.


MP announces leaving district and county council roles

13 March 2025
MP announces leaving district and county council roles

MP announces leaving district and county council roles

13 March 2025

A Norfolk county councillor of 12 years has left his roles to focus on his new MP position.


MP calls for ‘immediate’ investigation after reports of Russian links to drones over US airbases

27 February 2025
MP calls for ‘immediate’ investigation after reports of Russian links to drones over US airbases

MP calls for ‘immediate’ investigation after reports of Russian links to drones over US airbases

27 February 2025

An MP has demanded the UK get tougher on Russia after a probe suggested agents posed as fruit pickers to fly drones over US airbases.


Megafarm plan slashes surrounding property values, say villagers

14 February 2025
Megafarm plan slashes surrounding property values, say villagers

Megafarm plan slashes surrounding property values, say villagers

14 February 2025

Villagers have claimed plans to build what would be one of the biggest livestock farms in the country has devalued surrounding properties.


Investigation launched after report finds murdered toddler was ‘failed’ across four counties

12 February 2025
Investigation launched after report finds murdered toddler was ‘failed’ across four counties

Investigation launched after report finds murdered toddler was ‘failed’ across four counties

12 February 2025

Police have launched an internal investigation after a review found a toddler who was beaten to death by her mother’s new partner was failed.


Villagers object to plans for farm housing 714,000 chickens and 14,000 pigs

19 December 2024
Villagers object to plans for farm housing 714,000 chickens and 14,000 pigs

Villagers object to plans for farm housing 714,000 chickens and 14,000 pigs

19 December 2024

Villagers have voted to oppose one of the biggest industrial livestock farming sites in the UK being built.


Probe into mysterious objects over US airbases is ‘winding down’

16 December 2024
Probe into mysterious objects over US airbases is ‘winding down’

Probe into mysterious objects over US airbases is ‘winding down’

16 December 2024

An investigation into a fleet of mysterious flying objects that buzzed three US airbases in Norfolk and Suffolk is understood to be winding down.


Row deepens over car parking charges in market towns

06 September 2024
Row deepens over car parking charges in market towns

Row deepens over car parking charges in market towns

06 September 2024

A council has voted to begin a public consultation on plans to introduce charges at car parks in market towns.


‘That’s not funny’: Liz Truss storms off stage after lettuce prank in town hall

14 August 2024
‘That’s not funny’: Liz Truss storms off stage after lettuce prank in town hall

‘That’s not funny’: Liz Truss storms off stage after lettuce prank in town hall

14 August 2024

Liz Truss stormed off the stage during an event after it was interrupted by a banner depicting a lettuce and the words ‘I crashed the economy’.


Liz Truss accepts £20,000 trip to secret island meeting paid for by mysterious group

14 March 2024
Liz Truss accepts £20,000 trip to secret island meeting paid for by mysterious group

Liz Truss accepts £20,000 trip to secret island meeting paid for by mysterious group

14 March 2024

Liz Truss accepted a £20,000 trip paid for by a mysterious political organisation to attend a secretive meeting on a private island in the US.


Councillor announces to take on Liz Truss at general election

10 January 2024
Councillor announces to take on Liz Truss at general election

Councillor announces to take on Liz Truss at general election

10 January 2024

A Thetford councillor has announced his ambition to topple Liz Truss from her Norfolk seat at the next general election.


District’s council tax hike moves step closer after cabinet vote

09 January 2024
District’s council tax hike moves step closer after cabinet vote

District’s council tax hike moves step closer after cabinet vote

09 January 2024

A council has said it is facing unprecedented financial pressures as it seeks to hike council tax in the district.


Bid to revamp town’s 3G pitch met with backlash from Sport England

16 December 2023
Bid to revamp town’s 3G pitch met with backlash from Sport England

Bid to revamp town’s 3G pitch met with backlash from Sport England

16 December 2023

A bid to revamp an artificial grass pitch has been met with backlash from a sporting body which fears it will prioritise football over other sports.


‘It is about time we put a line in the sand’: Councillor fears for town’s historic core

10 December 2023
‘It is about time we put a line in the sand’: Councillor fears for town’s historic core

‘It is about time we put a line in the sand’: Councillor fears for town’s historic core

10 December 2023

A historic market town’s rich heritage is under threat due to ‘bad management and neglect’ according to one town and district councillor.


Residents fear missing out on funds during £250m estate regeneration project

09 December 2023
Residents fear missing out on funds during £250m estate regeneration project

Residents fear missing out on funds during £250m estate regeneration project

09 December 2023

Residents fear missing out on vital funds if a developer is spared from paying for land and community projects as part of a major revamp project.


‘It doesn’t sit well with me’: Council accused of hypocrisy after £11.5m Middle Eastern bank findings

24 November 2023
‘It doesn’t sit well with me’: Council accused of hypocrisy after £11.5m Middle Eastern bank findings

‘It doesn’t sit well with me’: Council accused of hypocrisy after £11.5m Middle Eastern bank findings

24 November 2023

A council has been found to have £11.5m of investments in banks linked with countries with poor human rights records and terror group associations.


Town flats development goes ahead despite objections

21 November 2023
Town flats development goes ahead despite objections

Town flats development goes ahead despite objections

21 November 2023

A bid to build flats in Thetford town centre has been approved despite objections from locals who fear it will lead to more anti-social behaviour.


Dog day care company hopes to move to new town premises

18 November 2023
Dog day care company hopes to move to new town premises

Dog day care company hopes to move to new town premises

18 November 2023

A dog day care company is hoping to expand to a new premises as part of efforts to grow its business.


Council set to use artificial intelligence to answer residents’ questions

11 November 2023
Council set to use artificial intelligence to answer residents’ questions

Council set to use artificial intelligence to answer residents’ questions

11 November 2023

A district council is looking to step into the future and harness the power of artificial intelligence.