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New pub manager 'excited' to bring fresh ideas to Norfolk village pub

The new manager of a pub in Hopton has said he is "really excited" to take over the reins and carry it forwards.

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Bar and club on coast closing down permanently

The Bermuda Club in Hemsby has announced it is closing down.

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Flood alert issued for parts of Norfolk after heavy rain

A flood alert is in place for the River Bure on the Norfolk Broads after heavy rainfall.

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Pair arrested after motorbike and two cars stolen

Two cars and a motorbike were stolen from a property in Church Road in Wickhampton, near Reedham.

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Live updates as part of A47 remains closed after crash

Part of the A47 at North Burlingham is closed after a two-vehicle crash.

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Market traders prepare to move amid backlash from traders and local MP

The Great Yarmouth two-day market is preparing to move to the car park amid a fierce backlash from the traders and the local MP.

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Part of A47 closed after crash

The A47 westbound at North Burlingham is closed after a two-vehicle crash.

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Lifeboat crews search for person in sea

Lifeboats were launched following reports of a person entering the sea at Great Yarmouth.

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Mystery surrounds how 'brilliant' man died after street robbery

Mystery still surrounds how a "brilliant" man known for promoting parties for the Afro-Latino community in Great Yarmouth died following a street robbery.

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Tributes pour in for 'dedicated' firefighter who lost own son in pub fire

Tributes have been paid to "dedicated" Norfolk firefighter William Betts, who has died at the age of 98.

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Man arrested at mother’s funeral accused of threatening to poison sister

Simon Bass denies making threats to kill his sister using poison plants after his arrest amid a bitter family feud over his eviction.

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Hundreds brave the cold for Gorleston Cliffs parkrun

Hundreds of people braved the cold for the Gorleston Cliffs parkrun.

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Where are the best places in Norfolk to go for fun under £5?

The best places in Norfolk to go to for fun under £5 have been revealed.

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Health chiefs admit axing weekend analysis of GP blood tests may have been mistake

A decision by health bosses to stop weekend analysis of blood tests and other samples taken from patients at Norfolk GP practices could be reversed.

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Gymnastics studio reopening on the Norfolk coast after leaseholder blow

A gymnastics centre on the Norfolk coast is "so excited" to reopen its doors after restoring its studio.

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Mystery still surrounds death of man in his 30s after street robbery

Gelson Fernandes, who was in his 30s, died in hospital after a robbery in Great Yarmouth.

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Flood alert issued for Norfolk Broads

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Norfolk Broads.

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Norfolk cinema offering £5 tickets to lift spirits on Blue Monday

A cinema in Great Yarmouth is offering discounted tickets on Blue Monday to bring some joy to the gloomiest day of the year.

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Cycle lane work labelled waste of money in £950k project

Cycling is a great way of getting fit and getting cars off the roads but work on new cycle lanes has been met with anger by people in Great Yarmouth.

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Region's largest housing association to complete major 120,000-home merger this month

Bromford Flagship will complete its merger with LiveWest on January 29, creating a 120,000-home group with a turnover of more than £900m.