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Trio whipped and scalded man during prolonged torture then left him for dead

A trio nearly tortured a man to death after whipping and scalding him in a brutal and prolonged attack in North Walsham.

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Hospital high street store to close for improvement works

The Marks and Spencer shop in the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston is to close for renovation works.

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Great Yarmouth First names leader of new group at Norfolk County Council

The victorious Great Yarmouth First group has picked the councillor who will lead it at Norfolk County Council.

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Jury sent out in trial of man accused of attempting to murder children on A146

Jurors have been sent out to consider verdicts in the trial of a man accused of trying of trying to kill three children in the car by driving it at 74mph into traffic.

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Convenience store shut down due to rat infestation

Lichfield Stores in Great Yarmouth has been shut down after a rat infestation was discovered.

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Former village police station to be demolished for housing development

Demolition work on a former village police station will begin this week.

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Almost five acres of land by Broads sells for well above estimate at auction

A substantial area of land in a rural location has been sold for more than double its estimate at auction.

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Butcher wins battle to convert his former shop into housing

The owner of a former village butchers has won a battle to convert the building into housing.

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Norfolk father and son record-breaker reflect on world-wide adventure

George and Josh Kohler have reflected on their world record-breaking bike adventure, saying it has "really restored our faith in humanity".

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Norfolk fords closed after tragedy may never reopen due to 'significant risk' to life

Norfolk fords closed to traffic after the death of a driver may never reopen.

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New initiative offers friendly walks for people living with sight loss

Vision Norfolk is running the monthly walks from its Great Yarmouth hub, offering fresh air, gentle exercise, and social connection to people living with sight loss.

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Fundraiser to walk 32 miles along coast for children's charity

A charity fundraiser is lacing up his boots for a challenge along the coast.

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A look back at Great Yarmouth beach through the years

The beach at Great Yarmouth has been drawing in visitors for centuries including Mods and Rockers.

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Community choir launches summer concert series across village venues

Gorleston Community Choir is launching its summer concert series in Acle.

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Best wildlife spectacles to enjoy this summer in Norfolk

Here are some natural spectacles to look out for this summer in Norfolk.

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Primary schools across Norfolk invited to enter reading competition

Primary school children in Norfolk can take part in a national reading competition offering thousands of pounds in books and stationery for winning schools.

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Locals raise more than £240 with bank holiday sing-along

Churchgoers have raised more than £240 with a sing-along.

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Feline good! Proof that cats and dogs can be best friends

They are supposed to fight like cat and dog - but adorable rescue pup Yara has turned that saying on its head after forming an unlikely best friendship with a feline housemate.

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Rock band to perform popular venue

Rock band The Uninvited will perform a show in Burgh Castle.

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Club marks 50 years of friendship during visit to twin town in France

Members of the Great Yarmouth Lions Club travelled to France.