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Villagers in tiny hamlet angry after developer tries to avoid paying £33.7K levy

Villagers are angry at a developer's bid to avoid paying £33,700 to help support the local school and playing field.

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Owen Sennitt

Beccles twins recognised by Bear Grylls for their achievements

Twins Harry and Jack Adams from Beccles have been honoured by Chief Scout Bear Grylls for achieving the ultimate Scouting award.

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Sophie Skyring

Could a stretch of river known as the Bure Hump be to blame for Broads floods?

A little-known and otherwise nondescript stretch of river known as the 'Bure Hump' has become the focal point of an extraordinary row about...

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Owen Sennitt

New rules in place to protect historic Norfolk town centre

A town that was once the ancient capital of East Anglia will be protected under new rules that hope to attract more funding into the region. 

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Eleanor Storey

Family welcomes coroner's call for answers over 'altered' records

The family of a man whose malnutrition-related death led to a Norfolk coroner demanding answers from the prison service over apparently altered...

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Dan Grimmer

Rare illness survivor raises triple target for hospital ward

A woman who overcame a rare neurological illness has given back to the hospital ward that helped her.

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Sophie Skyring

Newly refurbished gym unveils 'amazing' £250k transformation

A health and fitness club has unveiled an "amazing" new look following a major refurbishment.

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Mark Boggis

'Horrendous' battle over mouldy flat continues for woman after council payout

A woman living in council housing is terrified that she will be moved back into a mouldy property mere months after she and her daughter escaped.

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Emily Goodwin

Norfolk secondary school to get new sports pitch despite noise concerns

A Norfolk secondary school will get a new sports pitch despite concerns about its impact on vulnerable neighbours. 

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Eleanor Storey

Norfolk's first battery-powered bin truck starts the rounds

A greener way of collecting household bins has made its way to Great Yarmouth.

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James Weeds

'Doctor told me I was so fat I would go BLIND'

A 27st woman was told by her doctor she was so big she was going blind.

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Charlotte Gullick

7 major events happening in Norfolk in May

From a seafood festival to a classic vehicle day, there are plenty of Norfolk events to look forward to in May 2024. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Final call for founder members to join new Countrysiders club

A final appeal has been made for young people to step forward and become founder members of Norfolk's newest Countrysiders club.

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Chris Hill

New supercar experience to launch at Suffolk circuit

Car enthusiasts will have the chance to get behind the wheel of supercars and receive training from experts as a new experience comes to a Suffolk...

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Kaia Nicholl

Vintage tractors, steam engines and rare vehicles fetch £2.4m at machine auction

A collection of vintage tractors, steam engines, rare cars and motorcycles was sold for more than £2.4m at a major East Anglian machinery auction.

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Chris Hill

A fascinating book from a treasure trove of family memories

It was 10 years ago when Victoria Manthorpe’s mother died and she came into possession of boxes of family letters, papers and photographs.

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Derek James

Marina Theatre set to host Dinosaur Adventure Live

Prehistoric adventure looms as brave rangers face a volcano to save dinosaurs in a live-action spectacle coming to a seaside town.

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Sophie Skyring

North Norfolk hotel named one of the UK's best for families

A Norfolk hotel has been named one of the UK's best spots for a family stay.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Office banner plan refused AGAIN due to 'safety risk' concerns

An application for an advertising banner has been rejected again in an ongoing saga between a city business and the council.

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Francis Redwood

Village's bid to reduce speed limit on major road refused by council

A bid to see the speed limit reduced on a major Norfolk road has been unsuccessful. 

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Eleanor Storey

Award honour for proud champion of Norfolk's world-famous beer-making barley

A former maltings boss who helped forge Norfolk barley's global reputation as an ingredient for beer and whiskey has been honoured with a major...

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Chris Hill

Worries that dental surgery expansion would increase 'dangerous' parking issues

A row over plans to expand a dental surgery in Sprowston is rumbling on amid worries that it will lead to more "dangerous" parking along a major...

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Emily Goodwin

Tribute to NHS worker who died of stroke 10 days after surgery complications

A close friend has paid tribute to a "caring, energetic and determined woman" who died 10 days after suffering complications in surgery.

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David Hannant

City's most sought after school loses 'outstanding' Ofsted status

The toughest school in Norwich to get into has lost its outstanding rating - despite receiving glowing praise from Ofsted.

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David Hannant

Alpacas and skunk visit care home and neighbours

Residents in a care home in Oulton got the chance to interact with exotic animals at a community event aimed at promoting well-being.

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Sophie Skyring

Town post office to be relocated after 70 years despite objections

A town post office will be relocated after 70 years despite calls for the move to be scrapped. 

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Eleanor Storey

Norfolk town to get new mental health facility

A Norfolk town will soon be home to a new mental health facility.

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Eleanor Storey

Nurse to compete for Miss International UK crown

A nurse from Beccles is competing to be named Miss International UK and hopes to challenge stereotypes about beauty queens.

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Faye Minton

Two sibling dogs looking for home to teach them 'the world is not a scary place'

Two adorable brothers at a dog rescue are looking for owners who can "help them learn the world is not such a scary place."

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Ollie Radcliffe

Meet the Norwich seafood entrepreneur taking on the plastic packaging industry

An entrepreneur from Norwich has positioned himself at the forefront of the war against polystyrene, transforming international food shipping with...

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Bethany Wales

'Dream come true' for city bagpiper playing around UK in D-Day tribute

A bagpiper's dreams are becoming a reality as she prepares to perform a tribute tour around the country for the heroes of D-Day. 

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Former village butcher's shop could be turned into a home

A former village butcher's shop could be converted into a home.

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Chris Bishop

New riverside cafe set to open in Norfolk town

Work is under way to open a new riverside cafe in the heart of a Norfolk town. 

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Eleanor Storey

Flotilla coming to Norwich on epic voyage of all seven rivers of the Norfolk Broads

Norwich's river will have an unusual visit next month, with a flotilla arriving in the city as part of a tour of the entire Norfolk Broads.

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Adam Barker

Pie and mash firm 'bringing tradition back to Norfolk' to expand this summer

A pie and mash van is "bringing tradition back to Norfolk" with a newly converted trailer serving food across the county. 

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Lily Boag

Tractor carrying organic chicken waste on A11 stopped for faulty brakes

A tractor carrying organic chicken waste on a 134-mile round-trip was stopped on the A11 in Norfolk after problems were found with its brakes. 

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Ben Robinson

Harry Potter tour casts a spell on visitors with enhanced experience

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter in Hertfordshire won the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the East of England...

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Charles Bliss

Battle begins to save listed Art Deco gem on town's market place

It was one of the best-known shops on a town's once proud market square, with its Art Deco interior and marble counters filled with meat and its...

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Chris Bishop

Open goal..? Pub named after Norfolk's top two football teams up for sale

A pub on the A47 named after Norwich City and King's Lynn Town is still up for sale almost two years after the final whistle was blown on its bar...

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Chris Bishop

The hidden history behind one of Norfolk's most photographed landmarks

Screaming monks, Vikings and demons are all part of the hidden history of one of Norfolk's most photographed landmarks.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Toy shop fails to sell but optimism for town centre's future

"Despite two shops closing, good things are coming on the horizon."

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James Weeds

'Hidden gem' with panoramic views across Norwich city centre up for sale

A detached home described as a "hidden gem" with panoramic views across Norwich city centre is on the market for £725,000. 

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Lily Boag

Classic Sitcom Weekend coming to Norfolk heritage railway

Expect comedy sketches and steam trains as a popular annual event gears up to return to a heritage railway. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Award-winning couple leaving north Norfolk pub after seven years

A couple who have run a north Norfolk pub for the last seven years have announced that they are leaving the business. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Norfolk restaurant with two AA Rosettes announces new head chef

An award-winning hotel and restaurant on the north Norfolk coast has welcomed a new head chef.

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Louisa Baldwin

Part of city park to be fenced off as sculptures are moved from prominent position

A collection of well-known sculptures is being moved to its new home after being removed from a high-profile city centre spot.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

WATCH: 'Vile' video surfaces of girl cruelly swinging dog around by collar

This is the sickening moment that a young girl swinging a dog around by its lead in a city park was caught on camera, leaving animal lovers fuming.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

Huge energy storage park in Norfolk countryside set for approval

The construction of a huge energy storage plant in the Norfolk countryside is a step closer to getting under way after council officers recommended...

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Eleanor Storey

Mother and son took their own lives just weeks apart from each other

A mother was so heartbroken after her son took his own life that she declined mental health support before taking her own just weeks later, an...

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David Hannant

By-election candidates revealed following death of councillor

The candidates set to stand in a Norfolk by-election have been revealed following the death of a "larger than life" councillor. 

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Eleanor Storey

Ambitious plans for next stage of Art Deco pub restoration

Ambitious plans have been announced for the second stage of regeneration works at a derelict Great Yarmouth pub famed for its Art Deco architecture.

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James Weeds

Dragon Boat Race to debut in Norwich this weekend

Whatever the weather, the Dragons are coming to Norwich this weekend for their first boat race in the city.

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Charlotte Gullick

Canaries ask fans to join campaign against child dental issues

Canaries fans are being asked to bring a toothbrush when they head to Carrow Road this weekend.

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Sophie Skyring

Arctic Monkey tribute act headed to Great Yarmouth

Indie tribute bands are set to perform at a double-header live music event.

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Sophie Skyring

Underwater world record SMASHED by city construction worker

An unusual world record has been broken at a city swimming pool.

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Francis Redwood

Landmark tank restored ready to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day

A memorial to troops who took part in the Normandy landings has been refurbished in time for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Chris Bishop

Former UKIP chief of staff among by-election candidates in Norfolk

A former UKIP chief of staff is among those standing in a Norfolk by-election. 

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Eleanor Storey

Norfolk teacher meets TV star as he achieves highest scouting award at Windsor

A teacher from Gorleston has been honoured by Bear Grylls for his nearly two decades of dedication to scouting.

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James Weeds

Teenagers in court accused of attempted murder after Mother's Day stabbing

Two teenagers have appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder following a Mother's Day stabbing.

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Amy Mackrill

Mother hits out at school after son pictured 'eating' shaving foam in class

A mother has hit out at a school after being sent a photograph of her severely autistic son appearing to eat shaving foam in class.

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David Hannant

Pupils hold successful school sale to help people who have lost their hair

Two primary school pupils have shown their initiative to help support people who have lost their hair due to illness.

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Sophie Skyring

Why a UK-first planning approval in Norfolk could change the way windfarms are built

In a UK planning first, two wind farms under separate ownership have teamed up to carry out a game-changing expansion with “minimal impact” to...

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Bethany Wales

'I've had enough' - Fierce critic of NHS trust resigns from governor post

A fierce critic who joined the region's troubled mental health trust in hope of improving services has resigned from his post, stating "I've just...

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David Hannant

Teenager arrested after dumping car and trying to run away

A teenager has been arrested after a car was dumped in a quiet Norfolk cul-de-sac after being spotted by police.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Comedian rates Norfolk as his 'favourite' destination on Channel 4 show

After completing the Bargain Holiday series with fellow comedian Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson revealed Norfolk was his favourite destination.

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Amy Mackrill

Need for week-long roadworks on busy city road for ONE house branded 'ridiculous'

Questions have been raised about why so much disruption is needed on a busy road into the city for work on only one home.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

'You can fly to Egypt quicker' - Norwich to Liverpool train slammed

One of Norfolk's busiest train lines has been slammed in the House of Lords after it was revealed you can fly to Egypt quicker than getting a train...

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Ollie Radcliffe

New operators praise turnout at returning Norfolk car boot sale

Car boot season is upon us and the new organisers of a returning Norfolk event said they are surprised by the community feel at their weekly car...

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James Weeds

Failed bid for major care home by the side of the A47 to be reconsidered

An unsuccessful bid to see a 60-bed care home built on the edge of a Norfolk town will be reconsidered.

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Eleanor Storey

Town's historic Common gates refurbished after £10,000 investment

Grand steel gates with links to monarchy have officially been unveiled at a town's common.

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Bruno Brown

BBC Two show will take viewers on train journey through Norfolk

An upcoming BBC Two television programme will take viewers on a scenic journey along the Norfolk coast.

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Amy Mackrill

Church foodbank's storage gets a boost from Wickes

A foodbank is set to be more efficient as new kitchen units are donated and fitted.

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Sophie Skyring

Serial arsonist who set fire to towel in hotel shower jailed

A serial arsonist from Norwich who admitted to setting fire to a towel in a hotel shower has been jailed.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Headliners announced for three-day Norfolk festival with added comedy

The headliners have been announced for a three-day Norfolk festival, which will return this summer featuring more than 100 acts. 

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Louisa Baldwin

Shop selling 'illustrated goods for all ages' opens in Norfolk town

An author-illustrator has brought a splash of colour to a Norfolk market town with her new shop and studio.

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Louisa Baldwin

Lifeline for 18th century Norfolk stately home on the brink of closure

A closure-threatened 18th century stately home has received a lifeline in its last-ditch bid for survival.

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Adam Barker

'It felt like coming home' - Pub reopens after shock closure three months ago

A pub that closed suddenly in January has reopened with new faces behind the bar.

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Emily Goodwin

Three-day beer festival with pizza and live music coming to brewery

A north Norfolk microbrewery is set to host a weekend-long festival celebrating local beers and ciders. All Day Brewing will be throwing their...

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Amy Mackrill

'Memories which will never be forgotten': Sadness at holiday park closure

An end of era looks set to be marked at a seaside holiday park that has attracted hundreds of thousands of guests over the past 70 years.

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Mark Boggis

Body found at Great Yarmouth house

The body of a man has been found at a house in Great Yarmouth.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Search begins for missing 16-year-old not seen for a week

A search has begun for a missing 16-year-old who has not been seen for a week.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Is Norwich about to get a new McDonald’s at a notorious traffic black spot?

Norwich could soon boast its tenth McDonald's - but drivers fear it may add even more traffic to one of the busiest spots in the city.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Two Border Force boats spotted at town dock

Two Border Force vessels were spotted with a fishing boat in a town's port. 

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Amy Mackrill

Man accused of murder gives his account of fatal argument with victim

A man accused of murdering a 63-year-old who was stabbed in the neck following a row over drugs said he had never intended to harm the victim, only...

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Peter Walsh

Lord mayor swaps chains for trainers with marathon run to boost charity

The Lord Mayor of Norwich is swapping his mayoral robes for running shoes, to raise money for this year's civic charity.

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Dan Grimmer

UEA student died after attempting 'self-medication'

A "dearly-missed" UEA student suffered an overdose while trying to self-medicate his epilepsy, an inquest has heard.

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David Hannant

Mystery business moving into troubled city centre shop

A mystery business has put up signage at a shop in the city centre.

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Edward Dewulf-Peters

'Desirable' flat near River Wensum on sale for £270K

A "desirable" two-bed ground floor flat perched on the outskirts of the city is on the market.

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Francis Redwood

Furious woman appeals for witnesses after her car was damaged at GP surgery

A woman has "lost faith in people" after her car was involved in a hit-and-run at a city GP surgery.

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Francis Redwood

Rapid progress as work on new business hub site gathers pace

Significant progress is being made at the site of a new industrial development in a coastal town.

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Mark Boggis

HUGE disruption as town centre to close down for local race

A local running race is to cause widespread disruption due to several town centre roads closing this weekend.

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Ollie Radcliffe

Police ridiculed for 'gloating' Facebook post about seizing e-scooter from boy

Police have been ridiculed for a 'gloating' Facebook post about the seizure of an e-scooter from a boy.

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Bruno Brown

Village's closing post office to be replaced by dog grooming salon

A dog grooming salon is set to replace a village's closing post office which has been there for over a century. 

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Adam Barker

Landlady steps down after 11 years ahead of new era starting at city pub

The new tenants of a hit city pub have been revealed as the current custodian steps away from the bar.

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Emily Goodwin

Five roads to close for town festival

A council will temporarily close five roads so that the annual town festival can take place. 

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Amy Mackrill

'It's been a Punch and Judy show' admits new leader of 'most cantankerous' council

The new leader of a council dubbed Norfolk's most cantankerous says the time is ripe for change.

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Chris Bishop

Youth club looks set to be demolished

A youth club and community hub building in Lowestoft could be demolished - provided plans get the go-ahead.

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Mark Boggis

League champions opening new town centre sports shop

Great Yarmouth Football Club is opening a one-stop shop in the heart of its home town offering people access to sports equipment, healthier living...

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James Weeds

Primary school praised for SEND support and opportunities as it is rated 'good'

A Bury St Edmunds primary school has been praised for its SEND support and the opportunities offered to pupils following an Ofsted inspection. 

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Kaia Nicholl

Taylor Swift class included in Norwich Yoga Festival line-up

It's time for Norwich's yoga-lovers to Shake It Off as Taylor Swift-themed yoga is announced alongside the full line up for this year's Norwich...

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Charlotte Gullick

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