Conor Matchett
East Anglian DT
United Kingdom
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Truck driver accused of killing motorist was on wrong side of road to avoid crash, court hears
A truck driver accused of killing a motorist said he steered to the wrong side of the road as an instinctual reaction to try to avoid a crash, a court heard. → Read More
Truck driver accused of killing motorist was on wrong side of road to avoid crash, court hears
A truck driver accused of killing a motorist said he steered to the wrong side of the road as an instinctual reaction to try to avoid a crash, a court heard. → Read More
First British astronaut to headline Norfolk Science Festival
The first British astronaut will be a headline speaer at the inaugural Norfolk Science Festival. → Read More
What were the most expensive houses sold in Thetford in 2018?
Driving through the Norfolk countryside you can come across some of the most beautiful houses in the country. → Read More
Sex offender jailed for six years as judge praises ‘courageous’ victim
A judge has praised the courage of the victim of a series of sex offences as he jailed the man who abused her. → Read More
Lorry driver to stand trial over death of plumber in HGV crash
A lorry driver is due to go on trial today accused of causing the death of a man by dangerous driving. → Read More
Father-of-two killed in head-on crash with lorry on wrong side of road, court told
A 29-year-old father of two young children was killed when an articulated lorry smashed head-first into his car on the wrong side of the road, a court has heard. → Read More
Student newspaper score eight nominations for prestigious national awards
The University of East Anglia’s student newspaper was recognised as one of the best in the country after shortlists for the Student Publication Association awards were announced on Sunday. → Read More
Plucky escape for pheasant after becoming stuck inside a delivery van grille
A pheasant had a lucky escape after being rescued from the inside of a van’s chassis after flying into the vehicle. → Read More
Town brands robbery ‘horrendous’ after attackers pin down woman and steal car
People in a Norfolk town say they are in shock following an attack in which robbers pinned down a woman and robbed her. → Read More
Norwich to Cambridge rail line has worst punctuality in county despite rural line improvement
Passengers travelling between Norwich and Cambridge suffered the worst punctuality in the region in February as one in five trains arrived late. → Read More
Campsite at farm in battle to prove new caravans are lawful
A Norfolk campsite is fighting to prove new mobile homes built on its grounds do not require relevant planning permission. → Read More
Childhood sweethearts who met when working next door to each other celebrate 60 years of marriage
Childhood sweethearts who worked next door to each other say having a laugh and “getting on” is the secret to a long and happy marriage. → Read More
Anti-social behaviour, access, and design concerns could derail pub renovation plans
Plans to redevelop part of an historic town centre pub have seen issues raised by councillors and police. → Read More
Did you go to the Victorian school in Great Cressingham? Owner celebrates 25 years of living history
In a former school, buried deep in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, lies part of the county’s living history. → Read More
Business hub approved despite flooding concerns
Controversial plans for a new business park in a Norfolk town were approved by councillors despite concerns about potential flooding not being addressed. → Read More
Plans to turn church hall into bungalows rejected
Plans to replace a church hall with three bungalows were rejected after concerns about the loss of a community facility were raised. → Read More
Proposals for 115 homes refused over tree loss fears
The potential felling of nearly 100 protected trees foiled plans for 115 homes on the edge of a Norfolk town. → Read More
Surgeon escapes prison after colleagues sign last-gasp letter of support
A surgeon whose dangerous driving left a midwife with long-lasting injuries has escaped prison after 38 of his colleagues wrote a last-gasp letter to the court. → Read More
Raw chicken discovered in three-year-old’s McDonald’s meal branded ‘disgusting’ by mum
A Norfolk mum said she was disgusted after McDonald’s served her three-year-old daughter raw chicken. → Read More