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New wildlife rescue centre could open in former village chicken shed

A wildlife rescue centre that has faced evictions and forced relocations might finally have found a new home.

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Hundreds to take part in Kate Bush throwback on Norfolk beach

A crowd of Kate Bush fans will descend on a Norfolk seafront to recreate the video for 'Wuthering Heights'.

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Temperatures to reach 29C by the Norfolk coast this weekend

The Met Office has forecast a mostly sunny weekend for Great Yarmouth, with temperatures set to reach up to 29C.

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Reform UK could take 35 seats in east of England if general election held today

A recent poll suggests that Reform UK could become the dominant party in the east of England.

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Firefighters tackle major blaze on housing estate

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to Brasenose Avenue in Gorleston just before 7pm to reports of a building on fire.

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Street food kiosk that people travelled for hours to visit reopens

Bebe-Rai's, a popular street food kiosk, has reopened opposite The Lacon Arms in Hemsby after relocating.

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Man 'woken by screams' after early morning town attack

A man was woken by screams after a teenager was assaulted on a "normally quiet" road in Great Yarmouth.

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Norfolk seaside town named among best foodie spots in the UK

Great Yarmouth has been recognised as one of Britain's best staycation destinations for foodies, according to Sykes Holiday Cottages.

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Heat warning issued for Norfolk as temperatures could hit 32C

An amber heat health alert has been issued for Norfolk as temperatures are set to climb to more than 30C.

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Father and son admit offences in long-running row over remote Broads pub

A father and son who own one of Norfolk's most remote pubs have admitted offences related to two static caravans stored at the site.

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Teen in hospital after early morning attack

A teenager is in hospital after an assault in North Denes Road, Great Yarmouth, in the early hours of Thursday.

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Menopausal police officer working from home claims harassment as boss raised doubts

PC Sarah Dye had asked to work remotely because she experienced “body odour” and “brain fog” related to menopausal symptoms.

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Major chain plans to close Great Yarmouth store

River Island has announced its plans to close its store in King Street in Great Yarmouth.

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Woman stole parcels delivered to her disabled neighbour

A woman has admitted stealing two parcels belonging to her disabled neighbour that were “left on her doorstep” at her Gorleston home.

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Man, 85, in court charged with sex offences against boys

Dorset man John Knowles has appeared in court facing allegations of three sexual assaults in Great Yarmouth dating back to the 1970s.

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School staff from Norfolk complete 26-mile hike and raise £2,310

Stradbroke Primary Academy staff completed a 26-mile fundraising hike raising £2,310 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Man, 21, in court accused of two counts of rape

A man has appeared in Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court accused of two counts of rape by penetration.

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'Bleak day' as Norfolk council's potential care home sell-off move survives challenge

A call for a u-turn over plans which could see more than 30 council-run care homes and housing with care schemes in Norfolk sold has been rejected.

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First look at newly hatched osprey chicks at nature reserve

Lynne Warner is a volunteer photographer for the Broads Authority and has captured photos of the newly hatched osprey chicks.

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Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after Mercedes ends up in ditch

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash left a Mercedes in a ditch in Repps Road, Martham.