Ben Fieldhouse

Police sealed off a lorry at the Morrisons petrol station in Dereham after linking it to a fatal collision in Northampton. A female pedestrian fell from a bridge over the A45 at about 1:50am and was struck by several vehicles, including the lorry, dying at the scene. Northamptonshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious but stressed the need for a thorough investigation. The lorry driver was not arrested.

Weybourne and Waxham beaches in Norfolk have been recognized by The Daily Mail as among the best UK beaches for avoiding crowds. Weybourne is praised for its shingle shoreline, cliffs, larger waves, scenic atmosphere and year-round dog-friendly access, while Waxham is described as a particularly peaceful, low-profile beach surrounded by trees and dunes, with visitors advised to bring their own refreshments.

The Red Arrows are scheduled to fly over Norfolk on their way from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire to Cromer Carnival. Their route is expected to pass over Wisbech, King's Lynn, Fakenham, Aylsham, Reepham and North Walsham before reaching Cromer at around 12:30 p.m. The team's appearance had been uncertain after bad weather stranded crews in Canada, but they returned home and were cleared to perform.

A teenage boy was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a black Nissan Elgrand on the A47 at Little Fransham at 8:43 a.m. on Monday. The road was closed for several hours and reopened shortly after 4 p.m. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Five Norfolk public notices cover plans to convert a former Santander branch in North Walsham into three flats, a £150 million North Quay regeneration in Great Yarmouth, the conversion of a Norwich hotel into an adult care home, a proposed McDonald's drive-through near Heacham, and extended opening hours for three JD Wetherspoon pubs in Norwich. The North Quay project includes retail, hospitality, leisure and residential elements and is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs, while the Heacham restaurant faces likely refusal because of concerns about nearby listed heritage sites.

Two fly-tipping incidents were reported in Great Yarmouth near Broadland Rugby Club and the Herbert Barnes car park, where bags of rubbish and other materials were left strewn. Great Yarmouth Borough Council is appealing for information and provided a contact number and email address. The maximum fine is currently £1,000 and is expected to increase to £5,000.

The UK government issued a national mobile-phone alert warning of a very high wildfire risk and urging residents, visitors and landowners to avoid activities such as barbecues, firepits, garden burning and fireworks. The warning followed weeks of fires in Norfolk and a major incident declaration by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. A severe blaze at Mousehold Heath in Norwich, described as the worst fire there in decades, left the city-centre natural area charred and required crews to dampen down the site for hours.

David Hine, 28, was reported missing after being last seen at about 4:15 p.m. on Friday on Holkham Beach, walking toward Burnham. Norfolk Police later confirmed that he had been found safe and well and thanked the media and public for their assistance.

Two further arrests brought the total connected to recent disorder in Thetford to 21. A man in his 50s and a teenage boy were detained on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offences, with the teenager also suspected of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary; both were released on bail. The arrests follow unrest linked to reports that asylum seekers were being housed at addresses in the town, during which police officers were reportedly attacked and an Eastern Daily Press journalist was assaulted. Norfolk Constabulary also confirmed the arrest of a man in his 60s on suspicion of assisting an offender and inciting racial hatred.

Dillan, an 11-year-old timid dog staying with Dogs Trust in Snetterton, Norfolk, is seeking a patient and understanding permanent home. He needs a secure private garden, a specific diet and ongoing medication for age-related aches, and could live with a calm similarly sized dog or an older cat. Any children should be of secondary-school age or older. Dogs Trust says he is gaining confidence, enjoys garden play, walks and cuddles, and would thrive in a calm home.

Drivers faced heavy delays near Clenchwarton after a fire broke out near the A17, with the blaze visible from the A47. Three fire engines and a tactical response vehicle attended the incident, and the traffic delays later cleared.

A person suffered head injuries after falling onto rocks at Old Hunstanton on Sunday afternoon. Coastguard team members searched the beach and car park before locating the casualty in a family car, where they directed an ambulance so paramedics could carry out an assessment.

A bathtub was dumped beside Mill Lane in Ormsby near Great Yarmouth on August 3. Great Yarmouth Borough Council is investigating and has asked anyone with information about its origin or the person responsible to come forward. The maximum fine for fly-tipping is currently £1,000 and is due to increase to £5,000 in September.

A fireworks display at Hemsby seafront was cancelled after an onsite risk assessment found that extreme dry conditions and the area’s sand dunes made the event unsafe. The decision followed several nearby fires, including incidents on Britannia Pier and in Scratby. A Great Yarmouth fireworks event is still expected to proceed the following day.

Cley-next-the-Sea in north Norfolk has been included in The Times' list of the 25 best places to live by the sea. The village was praised for its flint cottages, bird-rich marshes, windmill, distinctive landscape and year-round community, while its beach was characterized as relatively undeveloped and suited to hardy swimmers and fishermen. Local amenities include two pubs, a smokehouse and deli, and events at the volunteer-run village hall.

Grant Pattenden, 29, from Downham Market, died after his motorbike left the B1166 near Wisbech and entered a ditch. He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital but died from his injuries the following day. His family remembered him as a polite, caring and loyal son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and friend who enjoyed new experiences and will be deeply missed.

Norfolk Constabulary Chief Constable Paul Sanford defended his officers’ conduct during protests in Thetford, rejecting claims that police were too aggressive. Demonstrators targeted homes believed to accommodate asylum seekers, smashing windows, damaging fences and attempting to enter a property. Police escorted some residents to safety, while two officers were hospitalized after being assaulted and another was spat at. Two men were arrested in connection with the disorder, including one on suspicion of inciting racial hatred.

A group of travellers left Emerald Park in Gorleston after Great Yarmouth Borough Council issued eviction notices and began court proceedings over an unauthorised encampment. The group had arrived the previous Thursday and reportedly doubled in size over the weekend. Although a councillor said locals experienced no problems, the council had to carry out a substantial cleanup before reopening the council-owned park and its new play area.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor told a court that Alex Jenkinson, who was allegedly wearing a balaclava, chased his vehicle on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Jenkinson denies a public order offence involving the former Duke of York and a separate charge involving Stephen Terry, while pleading guilty to failing to provide a blood specimen. Suffolk Police is seeking a Stalking Protection Order based partly on evidence from Mountbatten-Windsor and searches found on Jenkinson's phone. Jenkinson is on bail with extensive restrictions, and Mountbatten-Windsor is expected to give evidence by video at the criminal trial scheduled for December 21.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is seeking to evict a traveller encampment at Emerald Park in Gorleston after the number of caravans doubled over the weekend. Section 77 notices have been served on all vehicles, and the council expects a court hearing on Thursday because of limited legal-court availability. The council is working with Norfolk Police and said there have been no reports of crime or antisocial behaviour linked to the encampment.

A man, Darren Mahoney, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife after allegedly striking a police officer with a knife during an arrest on Great Yarmouth seafront. The blade hit the officer’s body armour, leaving him uninjured. Mahoney appeared by video link at Great Yarmouth Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody, with a hearing scheduled at Norwich Crown Court. Deputy Chief Constable Dave Marshall condemned the incident and broader assaults on Norfolk officers, saying violence should never be treated as part of the job.

A 6.8-metre-wide, 35-tonne abnormal load is scheduled to travel from South Denes Road in Great Yarmouth to Newark-on-Trent on Sunday, beginning at 6am under police escort. Motorists should expect delays along the A47, A1243, B1141, A149 and A140 as the convoy crosses Norfolk.

Kasey Kitchener, Harry Thorpe and Nathan Topple were jailed after a vulnerable man was assaulted in his Dereham home and his cash, car keys and vehicle were stolen. Kitchener and Thorpe entered through an open window and attacked the victim, while Topple joined them in taking the car. Police recovered the vehicle within an hour. Kitchener received four years, Thorpe four years and six months, and Topple two months, with each also receiving a driving disqualification.