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Farewell to the fairways... the Norfolk golf course threatened by coastal erosion

A golf course on the Norfolk coast facing the threat of coastal erosion has applied for permission to build two new holes.

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Why this hotelier helps puts the big bang into Great Yarmouth seafront

A Great Yarmouth hotelier has volunteered at fireworks displays for over twenty years and never missed a shift.

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Firms caught out by budget's 'hidden clause' which could spell the end for many

A "hidden clause" in the chancellor's Budget will drive many small firms out of business, experts have warned.

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Budget boost for Norfolk costs for SEND children - but £180m deficit questions remain

Norfolk council leaders have welcomed a Budget day move to shift the soaring costs of providing support for children with special educational needs.

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Taxpayers to foot £1m bill to post booklets about new Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Sending booklets to voters about the candidates in the first ever Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral election could cost close to £1m.

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Pantomime to return to Gorleston Pavilion Theatre this Christmas

A popular pantomime will return to Gorleston Pavilion Theatre this Christmas.

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Norfolk nan to make TV debut as face of global brand

A Great Yarmouth woman will make her TV debut after being named the first Nan from Del Monte.

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Man, 47, charged after JCB ram-raiders crash into Norfolk garage

Alan Smith, 47, has been charged after ram-raiders crashed a JCB into a filling station in Great Yarmouth in an attempt to steal a cash machine.

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Clampdown on yob drivers in Great Yarmouth

Council bosses have asked people to share their views on new proposals aiming to combat yobbish behaviour in Great Yarmouth.

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Two people taken to hospital after building fire

Two people were taken to the hospital following a fire at a property in Great Yarmouth.

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Cold War nuclear bunker opens to public for first time

A Cold War nuclear bunker was opened to the public for the first time last week.

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Lord Nelson's legendary memorabilia goes under the hammer

A major collection of Nelson-linked memorabilia including letters, funeral cards, medals and swords is up for auction.

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Norfolk police officers tell MP their own diversity policies are harming the force

Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe has claimed Norfolk police officers working in the town have complained DEI policies are making policing "less efficient".

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New Lidl supermarket opens in Great Yarmouth... weeks ahead of schedule

A new Lidl supermarket has opened in Great Yarmouth.

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Italian restaurant to open brand new drinks lounge

An Italian restaurant in Great Yarmouth is opening a brand new drinks lounge this weekend to make the dining experience even more special for customers.

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One of UK's 'grandest Christmas shows' returning to historic venue

The Great Yarmouth Christmas Spectacular is returning to the Hippodrome Circus in December 2025.

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School celebrates 70th birthday with 1950s-inspired day

A school in Gorleston has transported pupils and staff back to the 1950s to celebrate its 70th birthday.

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Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

A treasurer who was jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two north Norfolk churches died following an unexpected choking incident.

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Two Norfolk hair salons celebrate industry awards

Jo Jordan Hairdressing in Holt and The Hair Base in Gorleston celebrate winning top spots at the 2025 Salon Awards.

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Thousands attend Christmas Market at high school

Thousands of visitors attended the popular Flegg High Ormiston Academy Christmas Market.