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Neighbours shocked by 'Breaking Bad-like' scenes as man arrested for GBH

Neighbours have said that an armed police raid yesterday morning was like "something out of Breaking Bad" after officers attended the scene of a brutal attack.

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New 'bespoke' nursery opens in seaside town

Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy has opened a new nursery in Orde Avenue in Gorleston which promises a "bespoke learning environment".

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Police family liaison officer who had sex with vulnerable widow jailed

The former officer who had a sexual relationship with a woman after the sudden death of her husband has been jailed for misconduct in a public office.

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Norfolk man to stand trial accused of strangling former girlfriend

A man is to go on trial after he denied strangling his former partner as well as a number of assaults against her.

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Man arrested on suspicion of GBH after seafront flat incident

Armed officers were called to a property in Graet Yarmouth and have arrested a man on suspicion of GBH.

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Lifeboat that saved 75 people - and one dog - about to leave village for last time

A seaside village is preparing to say farewell to a lifeboat that has been rescuing people - and animals - for 20 years.

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Large police presence spotted by seafront

Locals in Great Yarmouth have reported seeing armed police and ambulances on Wellesley Road.

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New £17m hospital centre to cut waiting times is unveiled

A new £17m facility that is set to help reduce surgical waiting times for patients has been officially opened at an east coast hospital.

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Police patrol retirement complex following reports of anti-social behaviour

Police were called to a retirement housing complex following reports of anti-social behaviour.

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The hidden menace ensnaring vessels on Norfolk's biggest broad

The Broads Authority is to conduct a review of the management of Hickling Broad amid fears its pedigree as a sailing hub is fading due to channel restrictions on environmental grounds.

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Health bosses issue flu warning - despite slow reduction in cases

NHS bosses in Norfolk and Waveney have urged people who may have flu to avoid visiting hospital or their GP amid high demand on health services.

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Man with 224 convictions left vulnerable youngster terrified in caravan attack

Luke Chaplin, from Great Yarmouth, caused almost £1,500 of damage when he broke seven windows in the unprovoked attack.

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Probe into alleged fraud at County Hall has been running for a DECADE (and counting)

A police probe into suspected fraud linked to the farms Norfolk County Council rents out is still ongoing - nearly a decade after concerns were first raised.

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Free drop-in session to help people with energy grants near Great Yarmouth

The council's Community Hub team will also be present to assist with various issues related to health, benefits, and housing.

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Flood warning issued across Norfolk Broads

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Bure, River Ant and River Thurne.

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Entrepreneur launching FREE app to scan your weekly food shop for nutrition advice

Boone - a free app offering personalised nutrition and dietary advice for families - is launching in February 2025

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Villagers hoping to buy pub that has been closed for two years

Villagers have four months to raise money to buy The Lion, a pub in Somerton which closed two years ago.

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Bid to turn garage into barber shop blocked in village

A bid to open up a barber shop in a home garage in Bradwell has failed because it clashes with policies to prioritise town centre businesses.

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Council cracks down on street drinking and anti-social behaviour 'plague'

Great Yarmouth Council is looking to get tougher on street drinking and other antisocial behaviour through a widened borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order.

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Gas production 'remains critical' in East as UK has 'less than a week of gas left'

The production of gas "remains critical" in the East during the renewable energy transition, the head East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) Kevin Keable has said.