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Holidaymaker assaulted partner in Norfolk chalet before calling 999
Nathan Findlay, from Nottingham, assaulted his partner on a holiday in Norfolk while their child was present before calling 999, a court has heard.
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Families urged to donate pre‑loved costumes for World Book Day
In preparation for World Book Day on March 5, South Norfolk Council is collecting pre‑loved children’s costumes to help families save on costs.
Tee-licious! Woodfired pizza van to open at family-run crazy golf course
A new pizza van will open at an award-winning and family-run crazy golf course on the Norfolk coast.
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I thought I was resistant to Mounjaro... then doctors found a 2st tumour
A woman from Great Yarmouth was diagnosed with a rare cancer after noticing Mounjaro was not helping her lose weight.
Drunk teen broke into house and assaulted police officers after night out
Jack McCauley, 19, broke into a property in Earles Gardens, Norwich, and assaulted two police officers after a night out drinking with friends.
Club donates money to charity after meeting with 'very generous' members
A club has donated £200 to a sight-loss charity.
Death on Norfolk's shore - the loss of HMS Invincible
In our series commemorating 220 years since the death of the great Norfolk hero, Admiral Lord Nelson, our article published on August 10, 2025 featured the Battle of Copenhagen. In the article it was briefly mentioned that when the British fleet departed Great Yarmouth, heading for the Baltic, one
7 things to do in Great Yarmouth this February half-term
Families are being promised fun for all ages as Great Yarmouth prepares for a busy February half-term.
Pirates, tattoos and treasure hunt at cinema this half-term
A pirate day at the movies is setting sail with films, a treasure hunt, and more.
Foodbank launches donation drive for Lent
A foodbank has launched a donation drive emphasising the need for donations during Lent.
Teen accused of cannabis dealing claims he was simply bulk building
Airidas Pakutka was arrested in Great Yarmouth with a large quantity of cannabis and cash.
New BBC drama based on Great Yarmouth to air this week
New BBC Radio 4 drama Good People has been inspired by Great Yarmouth.
Fresh bid to sell alcohol at shop which lost licence over underage vodka sales
A man is applying for permission to sell alcohol at a shop that lost its alcohol licence after serving vodka to underage teens.
Norfolk businessman escapes driving ban after using mobile phone while at the wheel
Daniel Bedwell from Stalham has narrowly escaped a driving ban after he was caught using a mobile phone while driving on Bracondale.
Council legal bill fighting families over special school places soars to £1.4m
A £1.4m legal bill has been racked up by Norfolk County Council to fight families over school placements for SEND children.
Two men arrested on suspicion of drugs offences
Two men in their 50s have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following a police stop in Great Yarmouth.
Rescue crews spend hours saving injured woman from riverbank
Hemsby Lifeboat crews spent hours saving an injured woman who was stuck on a riverbank at South Walsham Broad.
Man accused of two counts of rape appears in court
An Ormesby man has appeared in Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court after being charged with two counts of rape.
Pair charged after spate of shop thefts across Norfolk
Two people from Lingwood have been charged in connection with a series of thefts across Norfolk.
Accountant wants to convert office into housing in Great Yarmouth
A man wants to convert an office in Southtown in Great Yarmouth into a two-bedroom flat.