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Town's vacant high street bank set for new lease of life as flats and shop
The old Barclays in Gorleston High Street is set for a new lease of life after plans were approved to transform it into flats.
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Watch as MP's arsenal of guns gets confiscated by police in night time raid
Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe has revealed his arsenal of guns, which were confiscated by police during a raid on his home after Reform made allegations of threatening behaviour.
Reform storms to victory in another Norfolk by-election
Reform UK's Jimmi Lee has been voted onto Broadland Council to represent Acle after another by-election victory for the party.
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Norfolk getting 'more than its fair share' of solar farm bids, says Labour MP
Labour MP Terry Jermy has told his own government that Norfolk is getting "more than its fair share" of solar farm bids.
Mini roundabout proposed in school traffic shake-up
A new mini roundabout could be built near a primary school as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and prepare the site for future expansion.
Man, 25, died by suicide after ingesting toxic powder he researched and bought online
A 25-year-old died by suicide after ingesting a fatal dose of toxic powder, Norfolk's senior coroner has concluded.
No reopening date set for health centre as probe into mystery illness continues
No reopening date has been set for Caister Health Centre as a probe into a mystery illness at the site continues.
Housing bid for office as council struggles to meet accessible homes demand
A former council office in Great Yarmouth could be converted into a house for a tenant with accessible needs.
UK's biggest outdoor arts festival to return to seaside town
The UK's biggest outdoor arts festival, the Out There Festival, is set to return to Great Yarmouth from May 28 to May 31.
Competition to find the area's best garden is launched
Garden enthusiasts are invited to enter a competition to find the best garden.
Village school which received ZERO new applicants could be closed down
Cantley Primary School and Freethorpe Primary School are set to merge after one of the sites did not receive a single application for September 2025.
Police issue six sanctions in one hour for anti-social behaviour in town centre
Great Yarmouth police, out on foot patrol in the town centre, issued six sanctions for anti-social behaviour in one hour across the town.
Two children taken to hospital following crash
Two children and a woman have been taken to hospital following a crash in Great Yarmouth.
Former Norfolk binman who created 'utterly bogus' lie about army career is jailed
A former binman convicted of inventing a career in the British Army to avoid being jailed for a firearms offence is now behind bars.
Map shows new layout of bus stops at £2m interchange following town transformation
This map shows the new layout of stops at the Market Gates bus station in Great Yarmouth once the £2m transformation is completed.
Chris’ story: 'Being a soldier was my whole life. Suddenly it was gone'
“The day I turned up for training I remember saying ‘this is where I belong.' The military drove me to achieve, and I was thoroughly enjoying myself."
Police board up convicted paedophile's home after vigilantes smash it up
Convicted paedophile Jason Davis's home in Hemsby has been boarded up by Norfolk Police after it was vandalised.
Artist who fled war zone creates public artwork in Norfolk town
A Ukrainian sculptor who fled to the UK when his studio was destroyed has created a sculpture for a Norfolk town.
Barney over Broads tolls ends as ministers declare no wrongdoing over rises
Nearly two years after a complaint was lodged, government officials have ruled in favour of the Broads Authority in a battle with the Broads Hire Boat Federation over toll fee increases.
Theatre to host pop party
St George's Theatre is set to host POP! Party, an event featuring young artists for children aged 11-16 on May 16.