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17 hours ago · READ MORE: 'Irreversible damage' warning over Norfolk council shake-up. Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council (Image: Denise Bradley). Kay Mason Billig, Conservative leader of Norfolk County Council, said: "I believe that devolution is a chance for Norfolk and Suffolk to gain powers and funding from the government, to boost our economy and benefit our residents through better ...

16 hours ago · The council's budget includes £45.3m of savings, and £108.8m investment into services. Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council (Image: Norfolk County Council). Leader Kay Mason Billig said the council was having to do "more with less" every year and called for fairer funding from the government.

Salon owner and her kids spread Christmas cheer with handmade hampers

14 hours ago · A man has been taken to hospital after a crash near Watton. Emergency services were called to Watton Road, Ashill, at 1.15pm on Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash. The East of England Ambulance Service has confirmed that a man and a child were assessed at the scene following the collision. The man ...

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1 day ago · The boys, both in their late teens, have been charged in connection with an arson in Swaffham after a vehicle collided with a house on Lancaster Road, causing significant damage.. Car on fire after crashing in Swaffham (Image: Manuel Scarrone) One of the teens was charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, reckless arson, driving a car while unfit through drugs, driving without ...

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