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The owners of Narborough Hall in Norfolk - renowned for its art exhibitions, gardens and cricket - have put it up for sale.

Published: 10:22 AM April 6, 2021    Updated: 11:11 AM April 6, 2021 Benches on Oulton Broad were affected after strong winds and high water levels hit the coast on Easter Monday. Picture: Mick Howes - Credit: Mick Howes A handful of flood alerts remain in place after strong winds and high water levels hit parts of the Norfolk and Suffolk coast. The Environment Agency has said that five flood alerts remain on Tuesday, April 6 with "high water levels" expected in Norfolk and Suffolk follo...

Appeal after swan fatally wounded by air gun shot near Kings Lynn river  | Updated: 16:45, 16 March 2021 A swan had to be put down after being shot with an air rifle near a river in South Lynn, charity officials have revealed today. The incident, near the River Nar, is the third of its kind referred to the RSPCAs East Winch Wildlife Centre in little more than a week. And officials have today appealed for anyone with information to come forward, amid fears the bird may have been deliberately t...

X-ray of swan found on River Nar with air gun pellet in its head. - Credit: RSPCA A swan rescued from King’s Lynn after being shot in the head at close range had to be put down due its injuries.  The young mute swan was reported by a concerned member of the public who had seen the bird staggering and collapsing every time she tried to stand, in an area near the River Nar in South Lynn. RSPCA Inspector Jon Knight caught the bird on March 1 who was disorientated, weak and thin and had a wound ...

A flood warning and two flood alerts are in place for parts of Norfolk. The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Burn, which could affect the B1355.

Flooding problems spread across West Norfolk amid snow warnings  | Updated: 11:44, 07 February 2021 One flood warning and three alerts are in place, while the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has logged 13 separate flooding incidents so far yesterday and today. The most severe problems appear to be around the River Burn, where a flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency this morning. Flood (43562083) It says flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today an...

A flood warning and 10 flood alerts are in place for Norfolk and Waveney. - Credit: PA Flooding is causing problems in parts of Norfolk, with a flood warning and 10 alerts in place amid rainy weather - and the possibility of snow. Flooding has hit the B1355 at South Creake, with firefighters called to the village at just after 5.45pm on Saturday, February 6. Two crews from Fakenham spent about an hour pumping water away from the road. The Environment Agency had issued a flood warning for the RI...

Fifteen flood alerts are in place for Norfolk with more rain forecast for later in the week.

Flood alerts in place in West Norfolk as Storm Christoph causes disruption  | Updated: 12:22, 20 January 2021 Flood alerts have been issued for the River Nar, Welney Causeway, River Wissey and North West Norfolk Rivers, with Shernborne Road currently closed near Dersingham. Heavy rainfall is forecast today so river levels are expected to rise further as a result. The main road through Shernborne is heavily flooded. Picture: Ian Burt. (44037440) The Environment Agency is liaising with Norfolk ...

Hunstantons famous wolf with a dusting of snow - Credit: Chris Bishop Snowfall in parts of Norfolk was up to 8cm deep, while forecasters are warning of the risk of flooding from rainfall next week. Following an amber weather alert for snow on Saturday, some roads were left impassable. The Met Office officially recorded 4cm of snow in Norfolk, but estimated that this could have been closer to 8cm in some areas. EAST: Map of snow depths across the region on Saturday - a few locations measured 6c...