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Two RAF fighter jets spotted circling over Norfolk

Two fighter jets have been spotted circling the skies in Norfolk including Great Yarmouth, Attleborough, King's Lynn and Fakenham.

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Rare weather phenomenon could hit the UK- but will it affect Norfolk?

Experts warn that a rare weather phenomenon, a super El Niño, may bring heatwaves to Norfolk later this year.

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Watch out rats! Call for Pied Piper of Stalham has been answered

Those living in Stalham were calling for their own version of the Pied Piper after the rogue rodents infested a former pet and fishing shop on the High Street.

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Shoplifter told staff she was stealing for 'last time' before walking out with goods

A prolific Great Yarmouth shoplifter who told staff she was stealing “for the last time” before walking out with stolen chocolate has appeared in court.

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Huge new warehouse planned for Norfolk port

Peel Ports wants to build a 9,300sqm storage shed - the size of one and a half football pitches - on South Denes peninsula to handle thousands of tonnes of agribulk goods.

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Man revives bid to turn working chicken farm into housing

Geoff Perry, whose family has run a farming businesses since the 1800s, wants to transform an agricultural building in Bradwell, near Great Yarmouth, into three single‑storey homes.

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More than 180 solar panels to be installed next to Norfolk castle

Plans have been approved to build more than 180 new solar panels on land at Caister Castle in West Caister.

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Grandmother's death 'could not have been prevented' despite sons' criticism of care

A grandmother's death "could not have been prevented" despite her family having serious concerns regarding her care, a Norfolk coroner has ruled.

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Tempers rise on river where boaters say they are being rocked by speeding vessels

Norfolk Broads boaters who keep their vessels near Ludham Bridge say they are facing increasing problems from craft speeding past, rocking them violently with their wash.

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Historic Norfolk golf club swings into action to save holes at risk of erosion

One of Norfolk's most historic golf clubs has been given the go-ahead to move two sea-threatened holes further inland.

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Blind miniature poodle looking for 'very special home' in Norfolk

An eight-year-old blind poodle at Dogs Trust Snetterton is looking for a very special home in Norfolk.

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Drivers urged to fill up with fuel today as cheapest prices in Norfolk revealed

Drivers across Norfolk are being urged to fill up their tanks today before prices rise at the weekend.

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Warning issued to drivers after two motorcyclists killed

A warning has been issued to drivers after two motorcyclists were killed and another was injured in the same week.

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Inquest opens for teenager who died after taking ecstasy

Norfolk Coroner's Court adjourned an investigation into the death of a teenage girl who died after taking ecstasy

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Family demand answers after mum died within minutes of medics leaving care home

A mum died as paramedics waited outside after a decision was made not to take her to hospital, Norfolk Coroner's Court hears.

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REVEALED: The Norfolk town where nearly one in 13 social homes have mould

Nearly one in thirteen social homes in Great Yarmouth have been found to have suffered from damp and mould.

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Renowned international soloist to play rare coastal show

A young international pianist is set to perform in Lowestoft in May.

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Major chain to shut Norfolk store as part of nationwide shake-up

Topps Tiles has announced that only one of its seven stores in Norfolk will be closing as part of a recently announced shake-up.

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5 spring markets with more than 50 stalls to visit in Norfolk

From Creake Abbey's Spring Market to the Little Vintage Lover Fair at Mannington, here are five spring markets in Norfolk with more than 50 stalls.

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The new businesses opening in Norfolk this month

Here are the new businesses opening in Norfolk this April.