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Station to get wildlife-friendly garden

A station is set to become greener thanks to a new wildlife-friendly garden project at a railway station.

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Much-loved festival returning to Norfolk coast with new attractions

The highly-anticipated Gorleston Clifftop Festival will be back with a packed two-day programme on August 1 and August 2.

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Homeless woman admits stealing more than £60 of food from M&S

Roxanna Twidle stole more than £60 of groceries from M&S because she "couldn't afford to have any food", a court has heard.

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Play area in coastal village set for major renovations

Major improvements are scheduled for the Diana Way Play Area in Caister-On-Sea.

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Norfolk's oldest person enjoys surprise birthday party

The oldest person in Norfolk enjoyed a special surprise birthday party at her favourite restaurant.

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Bird snatches venomous fish from pier in dramatic photos

A series of photos captures the moment a seagull took a venomous fish from Gorleston Pier.

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Another sewage alert in place at Norfolk beach

A sewage pollution alert is in place at Gorleston beach for the second time this week after more heavy rainfall.

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Investigations continue after illegal 1,200 tonne dump placed on watch list

Investigations are continuing into who dumped 1,200 tonnes of rubbish near the Norfolk/Suffolk border after the site in Stockton was placed on a watch list.

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'Very irate' man dragged woman down stairs by her hair and strangled her

Christopher Rolfe dragged a woman down the stairs by her hair and strangled her, a court has heard.

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7 days out in Norfolk that will never get old

From hiring a boat on the Norfolk Broads to hopping aboard the North Norfolk Railway, here are seven family days out across the county that never get old.

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Butcher’s shop demolition blocked after town‑centre blaze

A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to demolish a building in Great Yarmouth that was damaged in a fire.

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Councillor's plans to convert home into HMO for up to seven people is rejected

Daniel McGrath, a Great Yarmouth First councillor, has been refused permission to convert a property in York Road into an HMO rejected.

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12 pubs and bars to watch World Cup matches in Norfolk

Here are a list of places in Norfolk where football fans can watch the World Cup 2026 games and enjoy the atmsophere.

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Vet centre completes three-year 'major upgrade'

Anchorage Veterinary Centre in Acle has upgraded its facilities.

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New landlord taking over seaside pub

The Wheelwrights Arms in Gorleston-On-Sea is changing hands next month after the tenants announced they will be leaving after two years.

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Racecourse rolling out lower prices, £5 pints and free ice cream for kids

Great Yarmouth Racecourse has unveiled lower admission prices and improved hospitality options as part of a refreshed value-focused experience for visitors.

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Police probe continues after £260,000 cannabis found in house

Police are continuing to investigate after cannabis plants worth approximately £260,000 were seized at a property in Great Yarmouth.

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Free guided tree walk at local cemeteries

The Friends of Great Yarmouth Cemeteries have organised a free guided tree walk.

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What are these jelly-like blobs washing up on the Norfolk coast?

Strange jelly-like creatures called sea gooseberries have been washing up along the Norfolk coast.

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Special guests to join global superstar's exclusive UK show in Norfolk revealed

Three special guests who are joining an international superstar at an UK-exclusive show Heritage Live show at Sandringham Estate have been revealed.