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Bluetongue virus detected on Norfolk cattle farm, says Defra

A case of bluetongue has been detected on a Norfolk cattle farm near Cantley - sparking warnings to farms to be vigilant against the devastating animal disease.

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Hemsby Marrams homeowners move out ahead of demolition

Neighbours came together to help a Hemsby Marrams homeowner move out ahead of the demolition of his property.

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Winterton Circular named top winter walk by The Telegraph

The Winterton Circular has been named among the best walks to explore in Britain this winter by The Telegraph.

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Wheelwright Arms in Gorleston reopens after three years

The Wheelwright Arms in Gorleston has reopened after three years and the new owner wants to establish it as a traditional, family-friendly venue in the town.

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Met Office issues yellow wind weather warning for Norfolk

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Norfolk this weekend with transport disruption expected.

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Santa Claus returns to Potter Heigham despite flood alert

A Norfolk Broads discount shop is celebrating Christmas in style despite a challenging few months from persistent flood alerts.

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A47 crash at Hopton involving lorry leaves man in hospital

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A47 between Gorleston and Hopton.

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Norwich Puppet Man's money stolen in Gentleman's Walk

Friends have rallied around the 'Puppet Man' after the well-known Norwich and Great Yarmouth busker's collection box was stolen.

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Why the Norfolk Wildlife Trust bought the Pleasure Boat Inn

The Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling is said to be the 'final piece of the jigsaw puzzle' for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, who recently bought the Broads pub

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Great Yarmouth's Herring Bridge progress in aerial photos

A birds eye view of Great Yarmouth's Herring Bridge shows the leaves in the closed position.

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Norwich City Football Club stars' surprise Christmas visit

Norwich City Football Club stars visited the children's ward at James Paget University Hospital to spread a little Christmas cheer on Wednesday.

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Seal pup saved at Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI

A seal pup was spotted stranded at the entrance of the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Lifeboat Station.

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42-foot American Marine boat in Brundall up for auction

A 42-foot trawler boat moored in Brundall is heading for auction and could fetch up to £10,000 this December with Auction House East Anglia.

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Strumpshaw Road in Brundall closed due to burst water main

Strumpshaw Road in Brundall, near RSPB nature reserve Strumpshaw Fen, will be closed for a week due to a burst water main.

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Fire in Mill Road in Burgh Castle near Great Yarmouth

Four Fire and Rescue appliances from Norfolk and Suffolk attended the blaze in Mill Road just before 7.30am.

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Flood-hit Hickling villager's public toilet 'nightmare'

Flood-hit Hickling villagers haven’t been able to use the toilets in their homes for two months, leaving them forced to to use public toilets

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Norfolk care home death: coroner continues investigation

Investigations by Norfolk Coroner's Court are still on-going following the death Holly Goodchild, who died at her care home.

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Jail for man found in loft space of Norfolk cannabis factory

An Albanian man was found by police in the loft space of a Norfolk cannabis factory just months after being released from a prison after being convicted of a similar offence, a court has heard.

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Norfolk weather forecast: Warmer weather hits this weekend

Norfolk is set to see much warmer weather this weekend as a the county to see well above average temperatures for this time of year.

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DAYS until the demolition of five Hemsby Marrams homes

Five homes on The Marrams in Hemsby are set to be demolished after the access road collapsed, restricting access to homeowners.