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Teenage boy arrested over alleged emergency worker assault during Thetford protests

There was unrest in the market town of Thetford last week as some people attempted to storm homes linked to asylum seekers

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Protests continue at former RAF base after Thetford unrest

The demonstration at Barnham Camp comes after police were granted additional powers following unrest earlier this week

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Dozens of protesters gather outside former RAF base after Thetford unrest

Campaigners gathered for another protest outside RAF Barnham in Suffolk on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Aug 9

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Scratch of the day: local football season postponed due to ‘rock hard’ pitches

Drought and record heat have forced the Norfolk and Suffolk league to move kick-off to the end of August as the ground is deemed too dangerous to play on

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Police Federation ‘in awe’ of bitten officer’s commitment amid Thetford disorder

A female officer who was bitten and treated in hospital has already returned to the front line in the town.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

'Basic respect for humanity' needed as town faces violent anti-immigration disorder

PEOPLE involved in violent disorder that saw crowds attempt to storm homes they believed to be linked to asylum seekers will face the "full…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

Asylum seekers are fleeing their homes in this quiet UK town. How did we get here?

Norfolk Police said two men were arrested on Thursday during the third night of disorder

The Independent UK · Aug 7

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Temperatures expected to reach 36C as heatwave conditions return to UK

The highest temperature of the year so far was 38C recorded at Lingwood in Norfolk on June 28.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

What Happened in Thetford? Riots, Arrests and the Asylum Seeker Protest Explained

Protests in Thetford, Norfolk, against plans to house asylum seekers turned violent, resulting in property damage, police injuries, and multiple arrests. Tensions remain high as investigations continue.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

Norfolk Disorder Timeline: How Protests Over Migrant Housing Escalated Into Violence

Protests in Thetford against asylum seeker accommodation at RAF Barnham have escalated into violence, resulting in police injuries and arrests. The unrest highlights local opposition to government plans.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

Norfolk police arrest two men after officers injured during unrest over asylum plans

Homes of people believed to be asylum seekers attacked during two nights of violence in Thetford

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Arrests after ‘crowd tries to storm asylum-linked house and officer bitten’

Two men were arrested after police officers were taken to hospital during a second night of disorder in Thetford, Norfolk.

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘chased by stalker on Sandringham estate’

ANDREW Mountbatten-Windsor has said that he came face-to-face with an alleged stalker who chased him in a confrontation close to his Sandringham…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘chased by balaclava-wearing stalker’ on Sandringham estate

Alex Jenkinson, 39, is alleged to have confronted the former Duke of York while he was walking his dogs, court hears

The Independent UK · Aug 6

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Police officer ‘seriously bitten’ during violent anti-immigration protests in Norfolk

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Police officer ‘seriously bitten’ in second night of disorder in Norfolk town over ‘asylum seeker housing’

Police powers stepped up after footage appears to show five men being escorted from houses in Thetford by police as angry crowd boos and shouts ‘get out’

The Times of India · Aug 4

Britain once planned to test a balloon that could help cool the planet but the experiment was cancelled before it ever flew. Here's what happened

In 2011, a team of British researchers prepared to carry out what would have been one of the first outdoor tests of solar geoengineering equipment anywhere in the world, a plan to send a helium balloon roughly 1 kilometre into the sky above a disused airfield in Norfolk, tethered to…

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Man Accused of Threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor During Dog Walk to Face Trial in December

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is expected to testify via video link as a man accused of threatening him during a Norfolk dog walk faces trial in December.

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

UK’s heatwaves led to almost 3,000 deaths as England on track for record

England saw its hottest June on record with temperatures hitting 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Romanian national denies raping teenage girl on Norfolk beach

Norfolk Police said Madalin Ilinca was stopped at the port of Dover re-entering the UK and subsequently charged

The Times of India · Jul 24

In 2022, archaeologists revealed a royal warship off the English coast that nearly killed a future king when it ran aground in 1682: a major maritime discovery

Archaeologists revealed the wreck of HMS Gloucester, a 17th-century warship, off the Norfolk coast. This significant maritime discovery offers insights into 17th-century naval life and politics. The vessel sank in 1682 while carrying James Stuart, the future King James II of England. Hundreds of artefacts, including wine bottles and personal…

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Police Officers Accidentally Record Themselves Making Shocking Comments After Pigeon Protest

Norfolk police officers face scrutiny after a recording allegedly captures racist and transphobic remarks, sparking debate on police conduct, discrimination, and public trust in law enforcement.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Camilla hears personal stories of overcoming homelessness in Norfolk

The Queen’s visit to the Emmaus charity came as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to ‘end rough sleeping’ in his first speech in the job.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Country diary: Beaver-style flood defences take root amid a hosepipe ban

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Underfoot the ground is as hard as metal, while the council’s ‘leaky dams’ are set for the next deluge

The Times of India · Jul 15

Britain left a five-acre farm without crops or new seeds; 15 years later, nature had turned it into a wildflower-rich meadow

An abandoned Norfolk farm field transformed into a vibrant wildflower meadow over a decade, as researchers monitored its evolution post-farming. Within ten to fifteen years, the area demonstrated an impressive resurgence of various plant species, emphasizing that simple, natural restoration techniques may outperform costly commercial methods. This evidence underscores the…

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