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'Tranquil' riverside pub goes up for sale for £675k

A pub in a 'beautiful and tranquil' riverside location is up for sale.

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Go-ahead for 'modest' bungalow in village despite fears of over-development

A new bungalow has been given the go-ahead in a prime coastal village.

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Abseiling vicar leads plunge down church tower for new loos

An abseiling vicar led the way as villagers took the plunge to raise funds for their church.

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Council blocks plans for shepherd's hut holiday lets in second home heartland

Plans for three shepherd's huts in Norfolk's holiday home heartland have been turned down.

06.05.2024 10

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Farm's building plan turned down over 'detrimental effect' on landscape

Proposals for a new farm building have been thrown out because it would have a "detrimental" effect on the landscape.

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Farm gets go-ahead to build a new reservoir

A farm has been given the go-ahead to build a pumpkin shed and create a wildlife-friendly reservoir.

06.05.2024 10

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New £2m library and transport hub for Norfolk moves a step closer

A town's £2m new bus station, library and tourist information centre have moved a step closer.

06.05.2024 10

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Vineyard owner slams 'short-sighted' council after plans for home turned down

A vineyard owner has described officials as "short-sighted" after being refused planning permission for a new house from which she can tend her...

05.05.2024 10

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New dog grooming salon plan revealed for farm

Plans have been revealed for a dog grooming salon on a farm being transformed by new tenants.

05.05.2024 20

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Plans revealed for two new homes in Norfolk village

Plans have been revealed for two new houses in a Norfolk village.

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Second home owners issued warnings for digging into at-risk sea defences

Five holiday home owners have been issued with warnings or "official advice" for digging into sea defences protecting thousands of properties.

04.05.2024 8

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Plans for 'modest' bungalow in coastal village set for go-ahead

Plans for a new bungalow in a coastal village look set to get the go-ahead.

04.05.2024 9

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'Repulsive' new home in coastal village set for go-ahead despite objections

Plans for a new home labelled "repulsive" look set to get the go-ahead despite objections from villagers.

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'Momentary lapse' caused collision in which cyclist broke his neck

A 74-year-old widow's momentary lapse of concentration caused a collision in which a cyclist suffered life-changing injuries, a court was told.

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Shop that served popular seaside town for generations closes

For generations it was the place to pick up a postcard to send home from the seaside, a greetings card, gift or newspaper.

30.04.2024 20

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Shock as prep school announces closure at end of summer term

A private school has announced it will be closing at the end of the summer term

29.04.2024 10

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Could 17th century pub become a home when owners retire?

A village pub and restaurant could be turned into a house.

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Plans to restore fire-ravaged village church hit snag over parking

Plans to begin restoring a fire-ravaged church look set to be turned down over concerns about parking.

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Village's former piggery and barn to be converted into new homes

Buildings on a former pig farm are set to be turned into two new houses.

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Eight towering trees to be felled over fears they could fall on home

Towering trees are set to be felled over fears they could fall on a home.

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Country cottage could be demolished to make way for four new homes

A rural cottage could be demolished to make way for four new homes.

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Barn beside village pub could become bakery and coffee shop

A barn beside a village pub could become a coffee shop and bakery.

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New home could be built in back garden in conservation area

A new home could be built in a back garden in a conservation area.

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Battle to save ancient Norfolk harbour from the mud

One of Norfolk's most picturesque harbours is under threat from silt carried in by the tides.

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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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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...

27.04.2024 10

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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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'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.

26.04.2024 6

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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.

26.04.2024 10

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Newspaper boss denies assault and controlling behaviour

A newspaper boss is set to stand trial after denying charges of assault and controlling behaviour.

25.04.2024 7

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Aircraft makes emergency landing in Norfolk field after running out of fuel

An aircraft made an emergency landing in a Norfolk field after running out of fuel.

25.04.2024 10

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Plans agreed to build homes on eyesore former tool shop site

Plans to redevelop an eyesore demolition site have been given the go-ahead.

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Plans to demolish hospital 'tower' put on hold

Plans to demolish a hospital plant tower to make way way for more parking have been put on hold.

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Firefighters free trapped deer from ditch

Firefighters freed a deer which had spent the night in a water-filled ditch after becoming trapped in netting.

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Does this leafy village have TOO MANY caravan sites?

Plans for a "small" caravan site have been turned down after locals said there were already too many in their village.

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Go-ahead to turn back garden office in village into games room

A garden office is set to be converted into a games room and snug.

21.04.2024 10

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Flats plan revealed for former doctors' surgery

Plans have been revealed to convert a former doctors' surgery into 11 flats.

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Officials say ancient court building needs renovating 'because of climate change'

A court building which dates back centuries is to undergo renovations, with officials saying the work is needed because of climate change.

21.04.2024 8

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Go-ahead to replace massive village barn with new homes

A massive barn in a rural village is set to be replaced by two new homes.

21.04.2024 10

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New twist in long-running row over coastal campsite

While the kettles are yet to start simmering on the stoves this summer, the legal row over a coastal campsite has reignited.

21.04.2024 10

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Frontline staff should not be blamed for Costessey deaths, campaign group says

Frontline police staff should not be blamed for the suspected murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a Norfolk family, mental health campaigners...

20.04.2024 10

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Frontline staff should not be blamed for Costessey deaths, campaign group says

Frontline police staff should not be blamed for the suspected murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a Norfolk family, mental health campaigners...

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Station master's house which served now abandoned line to be demolished

A former station master's house described as "barely fit for habitation" can be replaced with a new home.

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Relief as 'noisy' donkeys win right to stay despite parish council complaints

Their friendly temperament has made them a popular attraction in their field on the edge of a rural village.

20.04.2024 10

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Frenzy for Norfolk's 'hottest tickets in town' sees overseas visitors flock to county

It sold out in 90 minutes, with 25,000 tickets snapped up by eager fans.

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Liz Truss drags Norfolk's pubs into so-called war on woke

That Liz Truss was in the bar the other day... and she said there's no such thing as a woke hostelry 'round here.

20.04.2024 20

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Village's troublesome tree looks set for the chop after snagging delivery vans

A troublesome tree which is damaging delivery vehicles looks set for the chop.

19.04.2024 10

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Donkeys win right to stay after villagers complain to council about noise

Donkeys and ponies used for therapy work can keep their home on farmland near a rural village despite noise complaints.

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Man charged with murdering pensioner who was stabbed and set alight 11 years ago

A 69-year-old man has been charged with murdering a pensioner who was stabbed and set alight in her home 11 years ago.

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Liz Truss faces VERY unusual election campaign from Turnip Taliban rival

The man who hopes to topple former prime minister Liz Truss at the next election is taking to his toes as he hits the campaign trail.

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