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Mystery surrounds death of man, 29, found inside his home

Mystery surrounds the death of a 29-year-old discovered inside his home in Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth.

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Entrepreneur who rose from thatcher family to build (and rebuild) business empires

Obituary: An entrepreneur who rose from humble beginnings to create some of Norfolk’s most successful construction, property and waste management businesses, has died.

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Chippy praised for its food reels in 'sought-after' national award

My Plaice Fish & Chips in Baker Street, Gorleston, has been recognised as one of the best chippys in the country at The Fry Awards.

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Photos show wrecked van after Royal Mail crash that sent man to hospital

Photos show the aftermath of a crash involving a Royal Mail vehicle in Gorleston, which saw a man taken to the hospital on Monday morning.

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Pothole slashes driver's tyres and causes more than £300 worth of damage

A huge pothole just outside Martham has slashed a driver's tyres and cost more than £300 to replace them.

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Crews continue to demolish 'dangerous' homes on Norfolk coast

Work is continuing on demolishing homes along Hemsby's crumbling coastline.

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WATCH: Footage from new £200k body-worn cameras being used by Norfolk firefighters

Norfolk firefighters now have body-worn cameras to boost safety and help them to battle blazes.

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New plaque to commemorate artist sent to workhouse 'lunatic ward'

Lorina Bulwer, whose remarkable hand-stitched scrolls recorded her mental anguish in a Victorian workhouse, is to be given a blue plaque in Great Yarmouth.

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Norfolk family seeking permission to expand its farm shop and cafe

A Norfolk family is seeking permission to expand its farm shop and cafe.

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Founder of renowned Norfolk ice cream firm dies

Obituary: The founder of the Norfolk-based artisan ice cream company Ronaldo Ices has died aged 73.

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Man arrested after police swarm Norfolk Broads village

A man was arrested after police were called to an incident in School Road, Ludham, on the Norfolk Broads.

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Norfolk MP launches new pothole complaint service

MP for Great Yarmouth Rupert Lowe has launched a new service where people can complain about potholes in their area.

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Essex man pleads guilty to 'high-value' burglary in Norfolk

An Essex man has pleaded guilty to the burglary of several "high-value items" from a property in Great Yarmouth.

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Tesco reveals the region's favourite meal deal

The East of England's top meal deal choices at Tesco have been revealed.

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Norfolk MP 'unsettled' by increasing death threats

Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe has reported an "increasing" number of death threats being made against him.

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Wife of senior British diplomat found dead in Tokyo apartment

A Norfolk doctor who was married to a senior UK diplomat died by suicide in Tokyo last summer, an inquest at Norfolk Coroner's Court has concluded.

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Four roads in village to be shut for works costing more than £200,000

Four roads are being shut in one village for resurfacing works, which will cost over £200,000.

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Plans to expand 'unauthorised' pharmacy refused over parking concerns

Planners have refused a bid to expand a pharmacy in Gorleston which they said was operating without planning permission.

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Man taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

A man was taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Beccles Road in Gorleston.

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Large sycamore tree could be felled at home on the Norfolk coast

A large sycamore tree could be removed from a home on the Norfolk coast under new plans.