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Parkrun proves another weekly hit

A drizzly start did nothing to dampen spirits at Gorleston Cliffs parkrun this week, as 492 runners and walkers gathered for another lively morning event. An impressive 56 first timers were welcomed, and the rain kindly eased off by the second lap, giving participants a glimpse of blue sky.

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5 businesses up for sale in Norfolk

From Downham Home and Garden Centre to Litcham Deli, there are many businesses thatare up for sale across Norfolk.

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Two beach car parks to reopen after television filming on Norfolk coast

Caister Beach Car Park and Winterton Beach Car Park are to reopen tomorrow after filming on the Norfolk coast.

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Norfolk leader who branded minister 'bastard' tells those offended to 'grow a pair'

Norfolk County Council's leader has doubled down on her comments when she called a minister a 'bastard', saying politicians offended should 'grow a pair'.

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Firm enters liquidation owing £1.4m... but remains open under similarly-named company

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment has entered liquidation owing creditors nearly £1.4m, but continues to trade under a different company with an almost identical name.

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Norfolk school takes students on unforgettable football tour in Spain

Ormiston Venture Academy in Gorleston has taken its students on a magical football tour in Valencia to develop their football skills.

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'Young and talented' apprentices celebrated by college

Young talent and the employers supporting them have been honoured at a college’s annual apprenticeship awards.

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Aerial photo reveals scale of controversial cycle lane work in Norfolk town

A new aerial photo has revealed the scale of £950,000 work to create new cycle lanes and shared-use areas on Jellicoe Road in Great Yarmouth.

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Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' who served community for 50 years

Tributes have been paid to a "true gentleman" who spent his life serving others as a firefighter and member of a lifeboat crew.

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Woman made 'kettling' threats in violent dispute with HMO housemate

Daisy Bartrum made death threats to a terrified housemate before threatening to pour boiling water over him, Norwich Magistrates' Court heard.

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Six planets to line up in the sky over Norfolk this weekend

Six of the planets in the solar system will line up on Saturday in what is known as a planetary parade.

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Anger as roadworks 'show lack of respect' for village

Caister Parish Council has criticised Persimmon Homes and Norfolk County Council over roadworks in the village.

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Norfolk company has 'best year in history' as profits hit record high

Angling Direct is celebrating its best-ever year after record revenues and profits, recording revenue of £103.9m - up 13.8pc on the previous year.

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Woman taken to hospital after crash near school

A woman has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Beccles Road, Gorleston.

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100 staff lose jobs on payday as 50-year-old trust ceases trading

Almost 100 people lost their jobs on payday as a charity that has helped thousands across Suffolk and Norfolk over the past 50 years dramatically folded.

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Huge free firework displays returning to Norfolk coast on multiple dates

The Big Tuesday and Big Wednesday Fireworks will return to Hemsby and Great Yarmouth in the summer of 2026.

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How you can stop your bike being stolen in coastal town

Great Yarmouth Police are putting on a free event to increase awareness about bike security in the town on Sunday, March 1.

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How will record-breaking US snowstorm affect Norfolk?

A snowstorm has hit parts of the USA - but will it affect Norfolk in any way? The Met Office gives its verdict.

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Rupert Lowe's new party has application rejected by the Electoral Commission

Rupert Lowe's new party, Great Yarmouth First, has had its first application to be registered rejected, forcing the group to reapply to the Electoral Commission.

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One-bedroom flat planned over village hair salon

A man wants to convert an office into a flat in a village on the edge of the Broads.