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Former Norfolk vicar who denied sex offences dies before trial

A former Norfolk vicar who had been due to stands trial next year accused of sex offences has died, Norwich Crown Court has heard.

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The 'Mecca' of world bowls begins with three Norfolk players set on glory

The 2026 World Indoor Bowls Championships has begun and three Norfolk players are targeting glory in this year's tournament.

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Labour's business rates U-turn 'not enough to save thousands of firms from closure'

Businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk say Rachel Reeves's latest U-turn on business rates is not enough to save thousands of firms from closure.

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Fresh flood alerts as Storm Goretti brings heavy rain and wind

Another flood warning has been placed in Norfolk as Storm Goretti continues to bring heavy rain and winds.

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Parkrun pulls in 733 people for New Year’s Day celebration

A New Year’s Day park run celebrated its 800th event with a record-breaking turnout of 733 finishers.

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Water company launches £11m grant fund to help rejuvenate river catchments

Anglian Water is launching an £11m Catchment Regeneration Fund aiming to boost nature and improve water quality across the region's rivers, wetlands and wildlife habitats.

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The enduring appeal of artefacts relating to Admiral Nelson

Admiral Lord Nelson Remembered

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Faulty pump at flood hotspot replaced

A faulty pump believed to be behind a flooding hotspot in Acle has been replaced as work to prevent the return of floodwater continues.

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Call for well-wishers to shower 'wonderful' woman with cards on 100th birthday

A Suffolk care home is calling on kind-hearted people to show their support for a "wonderful" woman.

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Theatre set to transform into health and wellbeing centre

A theatre is set to transform into a centre for health and wellbeing as part of a new community event.

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Village prepared for flooding as Storm Goretti brings heavy rainfall

Wardens in Potter Heigham have prepared for flooding as an alert is in place for the rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne amid Storm Goretti.

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TV star revealed as lead role in Norfolk pantomime

Pop idol star Gareth Gates has been revealed in the cast for the Britannia Pier Theatre's Beauty and the Beast 2026 pantomime in Great Yarmouth.

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Man, 90, packs up 35 years of his life as Norfolk clifftop homes face collapse

Distraught people have been evacuating their homes along Hemsby's crumbling coastline ahead of Storm Goretti.

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Government poised for U-turn on business rates to save region's pubs from closure

The government is expected to U-turn over impending business rate rises for pubs, which could save hundreds of pubs in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Broads village pub dating back to 1600s looking for new tenants

The Stonegate Pub Group is searching for new tenants to take on The Ram Inn in Brundall near Norwich.

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How much rain will Storm Goretti bring to Norfolk?

The Met Office has issued Norfolk a yellow weather warning for rain during Storm Goretti this week.

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First patients use new maternity facilities at hospital on the Norfolk coast

The first patients have been welcomed to a new maternity area at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston.

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Vet practice to offer free pet wellness consultations this month

A Great Yarmouth vet practice is launching a pet wellness campaign.

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More Norfolk schools shut as fresh weather warnings issued

More schools are shut ahead of another weather warning and Storm Goretti.

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Norfolk MP's new party to hold its first conference next month

Rupert Lowe MP is officially launching his new political party Great Yarmouth First with its inaugural conference next month.