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Future of closed factory site uncertain after staff relocated to Norwich

The former Snack Creations factory in Great Yarmouth is empty after all staff were moved to the company's site in Norwich.

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Sea cadets step aboard historic ship to retrace sailors' footsteps

Sea cadets from Great Yarmouth have stepped aboard a historic ship to retrace the footsteps of those who sailed before them.

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Warning issued over 'aggressive' birds in village

A warning regarding nesting seagulls has been issued in Caister in Norfolk

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Lack of NHS dentists in Norfolk and Suffolk triggers extra dental school places call

Pressure is being exerted on the government to provide even more places for trainee dentists at Norfolk's new dental school.

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Police update after Asda worker punched in the head and knocked out

Four people are on bail after staff were assaulted at Asda in Acle New Road, Great Yarmouth.

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Woman bids again to convert former hairdressers into part of house

A woman who converted a former hairdressers into part of a house despite planners refusing her application has

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Lifeboat called to two broken-down vessels at nature reserve

Two broken-down boats drifting on Breydon Water in Norfolk sparked a lifesaving operation.

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Tree could be chopped down after birds defecate on graves

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has received complaints about bird mess at Gorleston cemetery.

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New candidate joins race to be Norfolk's next police and crime commissioner

The Conservatives have named their candidate in the race to become Norfolk's next police and crime commissioner.

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Speed limit on Norfolk village road halved from 60mph to 30mph

The speed limit on a stretch of road leading to the Norfolk village of Ormesby St Margaret has been halved from 60mph to 30mph.

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Aquarium teams up with popular video game for new interactive experience

Great Yarmouth's Sea Life centre is teaming up with Animal Crossing: New Horizons for a new interactive experience.

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Game, set, match! Norfolk tennis player secures biggest win of her career

A Norfolk tennis player has become a Queen's Club champion after winning the women's doubles title at the HSBC Championships.

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Young footballers raise over £1,000 for dementia support hub

Young footballers have raised over £1,000 for a dementia community hub.

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Mental health play endorsed by Stephen Fry returns to Norfolk roots

A powerful stage production about mental health, addiction and survival is coming to Great Yarmouth.

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Migrant who came to UK after answering TikTok ad put to work in Norfolk drug farms

An Albanian who answered a social media advert promising £2,000 for work in this country was put to work at two Norfolk cannabis factories.

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Chairs dumped next to field by fly-tippers

Fly-tippers has dumped an assortment of chairs next to a field near Great Yarmouth.

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Heat-health alert issued for Norfolk as temperatures set to soar

A heat-health alert has been issued for Norfolk for later this week with temperatures to soar.

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More than 40,000 illegal cigarettes seized in huge town-wide raid

More than 40,000 illegal cigarettes and nearly 14kg of hand-rolled tobacco have been seized from four businesses in Great Yarmouth following a series of inspections.

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Advice charity awarded quality standard

A national quality standard has been awarded to an advice charity.

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Sixth form students win £2,500 prize for green energy project

A group of students has won £2,500 for their college after impressing energy industry judges.