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Biker suffers serious injuries after leaving road for unknown reason

A motorcyclist in his 40s suffered serious injuries after leaving Hempnall Road in Fritton, near Great Yarmouth, for unknown reasons last week.

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Work under way to preserve seafront Banksy street mural

A council has been taking steps to protect a piece of work gifted to the town by one of the world’s most famous street artists.

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House served closure order after reports of anti-social behaviour

A house in Plevna Terrace, Great Yarmouth, has been issued a closure order after reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Place of worship in Norfolk town goes under the hammer

A Victorian place of worship in Gorleston has been sold at auction for £107,000.

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Man facing custody after biting Norfolk pub landlady in drunken attack

A man is due to be sentenced next month after he was found guilty of biting a Norfolk pub landlady after she tried to stop him getting into his car as he was drunk.

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Brain injury survivor launches fight to save 'lifeline charity'

A brain injury survivor from Gorleston has started a petition after a charity which supports hundreds of people announced its services will stop across Norfolk and Waveney.

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Heavy delays reported on section of A47 after four-vehicle crash

Heavy delays have been reported on the A47 at Brundall after a crash.

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More than 75,000 fish rescued from Norfolk Broads after recent storms

More than 75,000 fish have been rescued from the Norfolk Broads after the recent storms Amy and Benjamin sent a salt surge through the waterways.

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Fire breaks out at chip shop forcing business to temporarily close

A fire that broke out at Greys Fish Shop in Hoveton has forced the business to temporarily close.

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Jobs at risk in Norfolk town as global firm files for administration

Global oil and gas services firm Petrofac has filed for administration, putting jobs at risk at its offices in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

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Shocking drone images show battered Norfolk coastline after Storm Benjamin

Shocking drone images show the aftermath of Storm Benjamin in Hemsby.

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Lions donate £1,500 to Great Yarmouth organisations

The Lions have recently donated large amounts of money to organisations across Great Yarmouth.

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Major £735,000 roadworks in Norfolk town see bus routes diverted

Major roadworks have begun in Gorleston and have caused chaos with First Bus routes in the area being changed.

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Four teenagers arrested after man attacked in seaside town

Officers arrested four teenagers on suspicion of assault after a man was attacked in Great Yarmouth.

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Flushed wet wipes closes children's library for more than a week

The children's library in The Place in Great Yarmouth remains closed for more than a week... due to flushed wet wipes.

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Homeowner appeals council’s refusal of home extension plans

A homeowner in Great Yarmouth has appealed the Great Yarmouth Borough Council's refusal to extend their house in Cradock Avenue.

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Care home receives perfect 10 on leading review site

A Great Yarmouth care home has been awarded a perfect 10 rating on a leading review site.

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Norfolk councillors clash over potential council tax rise for next year

Leaders at Norfolk County Council have come under fire for plans to consult on a council tax rise of more than 5pc next year.

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Norfolk County Council elections might be delayed AGAIN - infuriating Reform UK

Norfolk County Council's elections for next May could be delayed for another year, to the fury of Reform UK.

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Football club to host free cancer awareness event

A football club will host a free event to raise awareness of cancer screening.