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Pub wins boozer of the year 12 months after almost closing down

A pub in rural Norfolk has scooped an award only one year after it almost closed down.

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Bid to reinstate suspended Norfolk and Suffolk council elections fails

A attempt to reverse the suspension of local elections, including in Norfolk and Suffolk, were defeated in the House of Lords.

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Village school 'in safe hands' as it continues to go from strength to strength

Government education inspectors have hailed the progress of a village primary school as its vision of being a place to flourish "is truly lived out".

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Your photos of the glowing spiral in Norfolk skies

A large glowing spiral that lit up the skies over Norfolk on Monday night is believed to have been caused by a SpaceX rocket launch.

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Warning over door-to-door con artists offering to buy gold

Norfolk Trading Standards issued an alert for households to be on their guard after over people knocking on doors offering to purchase gold items.

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Chaotic Sunday street brawl and gun shot incident sees no action taken

Norfolk Police will take no further action about a attend a street brawl in Gorleston and reports of a gunshot heard on the same day.

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Dance school puts on show in memory of victims of Southport attack

A dance school in Caister has put on a show in honour of the victims of last year's Southport stabbing attack.

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Fresh ratings: Local Eateries by the coast score top marks in food hygiene

From Cakes by Tina to Candy World, here are the latest food hygiene scores from businesses in Great Yarmouth.

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Man accused of stealing £8 of petrol at Tesco - despite filling up with diesel

A 63-year-old man was slapped with a £60 charge after being accused of not paying for £8 of fuel at Tesco in Stalham.

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Tourism boss stepping down as visitor numbers return to pre-Covid levels

A key figure in Norfolk tourism is stepping down after facing the challenges brought on the industry by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis.

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Stray dog wreaks havoc as people report being bitten as pharmacy closes

A roaming dog has been causing chaos after many people have reported being bitten by the hound which is on the loose in a Norfolk town.

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Morrisons to close café in Norfolk supermarket

Morrisons is to close a café and a convenience store in Gorleston as it looks to make cuts across the country. 

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Beach hut owners feel 'violated' after 'mindless thugs' smash and burgle huts

Beach hut owners in Gorleston have been left feeling "violated" after "mindless vandals" smashed and burgled dozens of the seaside structures.

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Job cuts fear for hundreds in Norfolk after chancellor's announcement

The jobs of civil servants working in Norfolk could be on the line after chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed plans to cut running costs.

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Council 'sees sense' and confirms scrapping of new car park charges

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has confirmed it will scrap plans to introduce car parking charges at Brush Quay.

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Let there be light! New project to illuminate seafront building that needs some TLC

A unique community arts project is set to light up the Winter Gardens on Great Yarmouth seafront.

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'Truly remarkable' tiger dies at Norfolk sanctuary

Kubu the tiger has died at the age of 13 at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens near Great Yarmouth.

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Boat gets stuck on Norfolk Broads with two people on board

Hemsby Lifeboat was launched to rescue a boat on the Norfolk Broads at Martham, near Hickling Broad, on Sunday.

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Appeal launched after cannabis bags dumped in public bins

A council is appealing for information after cannabis production waste was found disposed in some public bins.

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Elderly woman found dead in her home 'hadn't been spoken to' for several days

An 80-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Caister after she had "not been spoken to" for a few days, Norfolk Coroner's Court was told.