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Prolific historian who wrote more than 30 books on Great Yarmouth dies

A man who wrote more than 30 books on the history of Great Yarmouth, Caister and Gorleston has died aged 85-years-old.

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Former town centre shop could become flats amid lack of business interest

A commercial premises in Great Yarmouth's Rows that traded as a hair salon and a clothes shop could be converted into flats.

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County Hall leaders hit back at accusations over Norwich traffic gridlock

Under-fire Norfolk council leaders have hit back at accusations they are not doing enough to stop traffic gridlock on Norwich's roads.

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Band to play at Gorleston venue

A local band is set to play at a Gorleston venue.

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Community choir gears up for first Christmas concert

A community choir is gearing up for its first Christmas concert.

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New hair salon to open in quiet seaside village cul-de-sac

A new hair salon could open in a quiet cul de sac in a seaside village.

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Historic sailors’ refuge to be transformed into new seafront café

A new cafe will open in a building that once provided shelter to shipwrecked sailors in Great Yarmouth.

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First couple to get married at seaside venue renew vows there 10 years on

A couple celebrated their 10-year anniversary by renewing their vows at the same Great Yarmouth wedding venue where they got married.

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Housing bid for enclosed plot of land in seaside village

An application has been lodged to build three bungalows in Caister.

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Urgent appeal for more dog lovers to open their homes

Dogs Trust Snetterton has issued an urgent appeal for foster carers to come forward in Norfolk.

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Town's heroes celebrate top honour at special ceremony

Four well-known figures and a much-loved charity have been recognised for their outstanding service to Great Yarmouth.

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Former Olympic sprinter and television personality visits Norfolk library

TV presenter and former Olympian Kriss Akabusi visited Great Yarmouth Library for an adult learning event.

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In the dock: Five people who were in court in Norfolk this week

It was busy week at the courts in Norfolk. Here are five of the people who appeared in the dock.

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How bed-blocking is costing region more than £2m every month

Delayed hospital discharges are costing Norfolk and Waveney more than £2m per month, new figures have revealed, despite the region having some of the lowest rates in the country.

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Drug deaths soar across Norfolk amid warning over ‘postcode lottery’ of addiction

Drug deaths across Norfolk have risen sharply in the past year, sparking fears the county is facing a growing addiction crisis.

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Gospel singer to perform at festival

A gospel singer is set to perform at a festival.

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Volunteers sought for vital scientific trial which involves eating tomato SOUP

Almost 80 Norfolk volunteers are wanted to eat tomato soup in one of the first human trials of gene-edited food.

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Broads firms facing 'knife-edge' as people stay away from waterways

Members of the Broads Authority have called for officials to explore why boating on the Norfolk Broads is in decline, which is putting further financial pressure on the organisation.

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Two new Explorer Scout units open in North Norfolk to meet demand

Two new Explorer Scout units have been set up in North Norfolk.

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Gorleston man dies three days before Christmas

Inquest opens into Bradwell man who died at James Paget Hospital in Gorleston in December 2024.