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Norfolk gets £15m to make buses better - but how will it be spent?

Norfolk has been handed £15.9m to improve the county's buses - but it is not yet clear how the cash boost will be spent.

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A47 crash causing 'severe' delays

Norfolk traffic news: Drivers are experiencing heavy delays on the A47 Acle Straight following a crash.

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Norfolk Broads campsite crowned at national awards

A Norfolk Broads campsite has won acclaim after being named as one of the best in England.

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Fury after boat with 'explosive cargo' dumps load off Norfolk coast

A giant cargo ship that docked in great Yarmouth carrying a load of potentially explosive fertiliser is believed to have dumped its load at sea.

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Norfolk murder trial jury told man was kicked with 'severe' force

Multiple fractures a man suffered in his nose after being kicked before he later died showed he was kicked with "severe" force, according to a pathologist.

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Seven arrests made after 30 out of 36 drivers found committing crimes

Seven arrests were made and 44 offences were found during a police crack down day in Great Yarmouth.

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Former Canaries star and legendary manager to be celebrated at special match

Great Yarmouth Town have named their home match against Walsham-Le-Willows this weekend a special "Bill Punton" day.

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Warning of possible 'rise in deaths' as week-long cold weather alert issued

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a week-long amber cold health alert for Norfolk and the East of England.

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How toy shop hopes to boost Christmas trade with magic grotto

The Christmas spirit is already well and truly under way in a Great Yarmouth toy shop as it launches its new Santa's Grotto.

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Norfolk hailed as a trending destination for families this winter

Airbnb data has shown Norfolk is a trending destination for families to visit this winter.

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Flood warning for Norfolk Broads with string of alerts issued

Areas across the Norfolk Broads have been warned that flooding is possible as the Environment Agency issues three flood alerts.

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Primark expressed 'strong interest' in Great Yarmouth Market Gates store

Primark expressed 'strong interest' in the former Wilko store in Market Gates shopping centre in Great Yarmouth, according to an estate agent.

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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

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Record number of prosecutions against stalkers who ‘devastate lives of victims’

Norfolk has seen a record number of stalking prosecutions but campaigners say the true number of victims is much higher.

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National road satisfaction survey puts Norfolk at TOP of the table

Norfolk has been ranked top of 28 similar councils in a national survey into people's satisfaction with roads and transport.

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Budget gap at County Hall could trigger higher council tax, warns deputy leader

The deputy leader of Norfolk County Council has warned people might have to shoulder higher council tax increases next year.

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Why Norfolk is the best place for a winter staycation

With cosy country pubs, brisk coastal walks and plenty of Christmas markets, here is why Norfolk is one of the UK's best places for a winter staycation.

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'I'm not a conspiracy theorist' - councillor worried at move to add fluoride to water

A county councillor said he is 'very concerned' about a move which would see fluoride added to Norfolk's drinking water.

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Will it snow in Norfolk this week as temperatures plummet to 0C?

As a cold front sees temperatures plummet to 0C in Norfolk next week, will the county see any snow?

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7 of the best places to meet Santa in Norfolk this Christmas

Here are seven of the best places in Norfolk to meet Father Christmas in 2024.