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Norfolk nan announced as new face of global brand

A 74-year-old woman from Great Yarmouth has been named the first Nan of Del Monte.

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Kitchen assistant who ordered medication online died from 'drug toxicity'

A coroner has concluded that a Great Yarmouth woman with a history of depression died by misadventure.

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Mystery surrounds three caravans abandoned next to town's football ground

Eyebrows are being raised as to why three caravans have been abandoned along a street in Great Yarmouth.

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What will the weather be like in Great Yarmouth this weekend?

The Met Office has forecasted a mix of fog, sunshine, and rain for Great Yarmouth over the weekend here is what is to be expected.

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Our waterways deserve zero tolerance to river rage and bad boaters

Opinion: A priceless gem in the region’s well-bejewelled and sparkly natural crown is the Broads waterways labyrinth where tranquillity and beauty are unrivalled.

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Man took his own life after amassing £18,000 debt, court hears

A 52-year-old man from Martham took his own life after racking up debts of up to £18,000.

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Tesla driver arrested on suspicion of killing man in crash has bail extended

Police have re-bailed a man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous after a crash in Great Yarmouth.

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Police close sheep attack investigation

A bizarre case in which a sheep was killed and another injured in Smallburgh after being attacked by dogs has been closed by police.

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5 Norfolk links to EastEnders you might not know about

The BBC One soap EastEnders has turned 40 and to celebrate here are five connections the soap has to Norfolk that you might not know about.

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Car park fees go up at Norfolk's beaches and towns... after just one person objected

Car park fees are going up at many of Norfolk's most-visited beaches and market towns, including Cromer, Mundesley and Sheringham, in a bid to raise more revenue for North Norfolk District Council.

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Popular pirate-themed show returns to historic circus building

Pirates Live show is set to return to the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth, St. Georges Road later this year.

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Man 'shouting and making threats' in late night row is arrested

A man has been arrested after "shouting and making" threats in the middle of the night in Ordnance Road, Great Yarmouth.

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Source of mysterious bright light in Norfolk skies REVEALED

Astronomy experts from Norwich have said the bright light seen flying over Norfolk was likely space junk.

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Why was a police plane circling Norfolk last night?

A police plane was spotted by locals last night circling over Thetford and Gorleston in Norfolk.

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Holiday park apologises for chaos caused by 'fighting' and 'thieving' guests

Haven's Seashore Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth has apologised to guests whose stay was affected by groups of people "thieving" and "fighting".

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Free bike maintenance service coming to town following positive feedback

The Dr Bike free maintenance service is coming back to Great Yarmouth on February 21 following recent positive feedback.

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War of words as County Hall leader accuses city council of 'feathering its nest'

The leader of Norfolk County Council has accused Norwich City Council of trying to "feather its own nest" in a huge shake-up which will see councils abolished.

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Coastal erosion wipes out high-tide route on Norfolk Coast Path

Erosion at Hemsby has claimed another victim... part of the Norfolk Coast Path.

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Beach clean-up event to take place

Great Yarmouth Borough Council have announced a beach clean-up event in collaboration with EastWind Cluster and Norfolk Beach Cleans.

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'Deep concern' over plans to scrap chalk stream recovery projects

Norfolk councillors have written to the government in anger after it emerged that plans to recover the health of chalk streams in the county could be scrapped.