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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.

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Boom in Norfolk beach holidays as staycations surge in popularity

A surge in staycations has made holidays to the Norfolk coast more popular this Easter, according to Awaze.

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All the Norfolk Indian restaurants shortlisted for major national awards

Downham Tandoori Restaurant and New Saffron Indian Restaurant & Takeaway are among the Norfolk Indian restaurants in the finals of the Southern Curry Awards 2026.

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Paddlers set to make a splash at official opening of Norfolk's newest launch site

The county's newest paddle launch site is set to open this weekend at the Staithe in Stalham after a new floating pontoon was installed.

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Norfolk MP banned from making FoI requests after more than 1,000 submissions

Rupert Lowe has been blocked from making freedom of information requests via a popular website after submitting more than 1,000 questions to public bodies.

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New mural transforms graffiti-plagued wall into work of art

Reprezent Project have unveiled a striking new mural which aims to celebrate the "culture" and "diversity" of Great Yarmouth.

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Missing 12-year-old boy with links to Norfolk is found

A 12-year-old boy with links to Norfolk has gone missing from Godstone in Surrey.

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Damaged drain cover closes A47 for more than 11 hours

The A47 is closed southbound between the Station Road roundabout and the Rackham's Corner roundabout near Hopton for emergency repairs.

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Not-so stale ale! How the Gen Z cask revival could help save pubs

Paul Sullivan, the new CEO of Woodforde’s Brewery, says cask ale is making a comeback among Gen Z drinkers, which could give pubs a welcome boost.

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Villagers trying to block service station plans suffer legal blow

Campaigners trying to stop an expansion of a service station on the Norfolk-Suffolk border have been dealt a major blow.

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NHS worker retires after almost 50 years working in Norfolk hospitals

Robbie Woods has retired after taking on a wide variety of roles in almost 50 years working in hospitals across Norfolk.

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5 picturesque spots to see tulips bloom in Norfolk this spring

From Tulips for Tapping near King's Lynn to Houghton Hall, there are plenty of places to see tulips bloom in Norfolk in 2026.

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Row erupts as councillors tell drivers to stop reporting potholes to Rupert Lowe

Norfolk County Council has urged motorists not to use Rupert Lowe’s pothole reporting service, claiming that it is creating extra work and slowing down repairs.

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Man taken to hospital after being hit by bus

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in Church Lane, Gorleston.

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5 beaches in Norfolk that have been named the best in the UK

Five beaches in Norfolk that have been named among the best in the UK.

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Gotta catch 'em all! Pokémon collectors shop opens in coastal town

A new Pokémon trading card shop has opened its doors in Great Yarmouth.

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Spills in worst-hit sewage spots in north Norfolk DROP by 95pc

New data has revealed that sewage spills in West Runton and Knackers Wood, in the heart of the Broads, dramatically dropped in 2025.

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Police miss 999 response target in three Norfolk areas... and Chet Valley comes last

Police are failing to hit their 999 response time targets to get to emergencies in large areas of Norfolk with the problem most acute around Loddon.