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Part of A47 closed due to pothole reopens
A part of the A47 that was closed due to a large pothole has reopened.
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Domestic abuse victim terrorised by stepfather aims to help others with leap of faith
A woman from Bradwell who suffered horrific abuse as a child is using her pain as power to help push women and children out of domestic abuse.
Popular coastal festival cancelled for 2026
Caister Festival 2026 will not be going ahead after the event was cancelled by organisers.
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In the dock: The criminals jailed in Norfolk last week
A serial thief and a man who stabbed his own father were among those to have been jailed in Norfolk last week.
Former pub up for sale for less than half original guide price
The former Albert Tavern in Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, which has been closed since 2020, is on the market for £160,000.
Major fast food chain confirms it will be closing branch in Norfolk town centre
A major fast food chain is closing its only branch in a Norfolk town centre.
Police continue to investigate serious assault in Norfolk town
A man arrested following a serious assault in a Norfolk town had been released under investigation.
Man due in court after pleading guilty to JCB garage ram raid
A man who used a JCB in a bid to steal a cash machine from a Norfolk garage will appear in court this week after he admitted attempted theft.
Men invited to Gorleston Pavilion menopause event 2026
Men are being invited to a special event to learn how to better support the women in their lives.
Soldier who suffered life-changing injuries in crash dies 20 years after tragedy
A Norfolk man died from injuries sustained in crash nearly 20 years ago, Norfolk Coroner's Court told.
Urgent plea for 50 Norfolk foster carers as council raises pay to look after children
A plea has been issued for 50 foster carers to come forward to provide homes for Norfolk children.
Boy, 17, pleads guilty over Norfolk hit-and-run collision with teen pedestrian
A 17-year-old driver has admitted causing a crash which left a teenage pedestrian with serious injuries.
'For the love of God, build new schools' - parents plead for extra pupil places
Parents have urged council leaders to make the decision to build new schools in Great Yarmouth and Downham Market.
Free event to help people stay connected and independent
A technology event is offering hands-on digital support to help people stay connected and independent.
County with 'zero tolerance for shoplifting' sees record reports of the crime in 2025
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that Norfolk has reported its highest number of shoplifting crimes to date.
Father-of-three from Norfolk wins 'life-changing' cash prize
A man from Norfolk won an Audi RS3 and £750,000 in tax-free cash in a competition by Dream Car Giveaways.
Could a tax refund be on the cards for Norfolk's second home owners?
Norfolk councils most affected by issues with second homes have dismissed threats that introducing the 100pc premium could be at risk of being challenged in the courts.
Safety concerns raised over roadside service plans in coastal village
Health and safety fears have been raised over plans to build a new petrol station, McDonald's and drive-thru coffee shop in a Norfolk village.
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Great Yarmouth Mercury
The Great Yarmouth Mercury published 9 death notices last week.
Gorleston parkrun event sees 450 runners take part
Over 450 people gathered for the weekly Gorleston parkrun event.