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Four homes on crumbling Norfolk coast demolished before they fall into the sea

Four of eight houses deemed at imminent risk of falling into the sea have been demolished in Hemsby.

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Holiday park planning to expand into 'caravan graveyard' following fire

A holiday park company is planning to add new caravans to a site in Hemsby.

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Man attacked father in caravan despite 10 year ban on contacting his parents

Joe Skipper is subject of a 10 year restraining order that prevents contact with his mother and father following a string of previous incidents.

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Leader insists she has 'no intention' of asking for further council election delays

The leader of Norfolk County Council has reiterated she has no intention of asking for next year's County Hall elections to be delayed.

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What's happening at the former River Island store in Great Yarmouth?

The owners of The Vault in Great Yarmouth are planning to open a new gaming lounge and store in the former River Island shop.

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Firm tells 400 workers striking over Christmas they were offered 'generous' pay rise

Around 400 Certas Energy tanker drivers striking over Christmas and into the New Year have been told they were already offered a "generous" pay rise.

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Former soldier’s fight to save Hemsby home comes to an end

A house that a former soldier battled for years to save from falling into the sea has finally been demolished due to severe coastal erosion.

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Which Royals will be at Sandringham this Christmas?

The Royal Family has spent Christmas at Sandringham since 1988 - and this year will be no different. But who will be there in 2025?

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Super flu cases rise 70pc at Norfolk's biggest hospital

The number of flu patients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has shot up by nearly 70pc as a wave of super flu continues to spread.

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Lead vocalist bows out after nearly 15 years with rock and pop band

A lead vocalist known as amazing is moving on after nearly 15 years with a rock and pop band.

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‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust

Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

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Shocked man captures attempted break-in at his house during early hours of morning

A man from Great Yarmouth was unsettled to discover someone trying to enter his house during an early hours attempted break-in.

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William and Kate use Norfolk as backdrop for annual Christmas card

Prince William and Princess Kate chose a family photo taken in Norfolk to feature on their Christmas card this year.

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Two Norfolk Labour MPs among 39 rebelling over plans to curb jury trials

Two Norfolk MPs are among 39 Labour MPs rebelling over Sir Keir Starmer's plans to curb jury trials.

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School remains closed due to norovirus outbreak

The Lighthouse School in Easton, near Norwich, remains closed due to a norovirus outbreak.

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Horror on the Acle Straight as stolen bike with two riders crashes head-on

Two men were killed after crashing head on into a car while riding a stolen motorbike on one of Norfolk’s most notorious roads near Great Yarmouth.

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Port agrees landmark deal with major energy firm that will 'put the town on the map'

Lowestoft port operator Associated British Ports (ABP) has agreed a new partnership with Scottish Power Renewables (SPR) to support its East Anglia offshore wind farms.

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Warning after discount-seeking fraudsters pour oil into car coolant

Police have issued a warning after a trio of fraudsters poured oil into a car's coolant in Gorleston in an attempt to buy it at a discounted price.

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Dramatic footage shows second Hemsby home being ripped apart by demolition crew

Dramatic footage has shown a crane dismantling a home as the demolition of houses on a stretch of Norfolk coastline continues.

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Norwich City stars in surprise hospital visit

Seven Canaries bearing gifts brought some early Christmas cheer to young patients on the children’s ward at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston.