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Landmark in wildlife conservation as 'stunning' new marsh opens in Norfolk

Loughlin’s Marsh, the latest addition to one of the UK's most critical natural habitats, the Halvergate Marshes, offcially opened on Tuesday.

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20-metre 5G tower could be built on land next to Norfolk hospital

A 20-metre tall 5G mast could be built next to the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston after plans were given the green light.

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Hunt for town centre alleyway arsonist continues

Police are continuing to search for an arsonist who set fire to sheds and fences in Great Yarmouth.

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Man who died in 'horrific' A47 crash to be remembered at marathon

The Dan Leathers charity run will take place for the second year in a row on Saturday, September 21.

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Norwich author and midwife to star on The Great British Bake Off

Author and midwife Illiyin Morrison, from Norwich in Norfolk, is a contestant on the 2024 series of Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off.

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Revealed: The 23 Norfolk schools facing ceiling safety checks

The 23 Norfolk schools which are facing safety checks over the conditions of their classroom ceilings have been revealed.

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Anger as 'mindless' vandals cut holes in youth football teams' nets

A youth football match was nearly called off as 'mindless' vandals cut holes into the nets of a Norfolk club's brand-new goals.

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Mystery of intriguing name for remote Broads spot revealed

Locals have revealed the reason behind the mysterious name of Dungeon Corner, a remote spot on the Norfolk Broads with a legendary reputation among anglers.

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More than a thousand Norfolk people identified by AI as being at risk of falls

More than a thousand people in Norfolk deemed at risk of being admitted to hospital because of falls this winter have been identified by AI.

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'Scandal' as more than half the county's children go without dental care

New findings have revealed that more than half of children in Norfolk have not seen a dentist in the past year.

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Couple’s bid for dream home on island approved (thanks to rescue plan)

A couple's plan to revamp Toft Monks Mill on Haddiscoe Island has been approved after the pair offered a novel flood escape plan and revealed plans to build a home on stilts.

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'Widespread disruption' as road closed in Norfolk village to repair burst pipe

A road closure due to a burst water pipe in a Norfolk town is causing "widespread disruption" as contractors battle to fix it.

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Suspected bomb on Norfolk beach vanishes as tide washes it away

Police and bomb experts were called to Hemsby Beach after the discovery of the suspected explosive device by a member of the public.

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Erosion fears as people warned of 'extremely high' spring tides

Erosion-threatened Hemsby is facing the possibility of more dunes being lost this week as very high tides are predicted.

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Will the Northern Lights illuminate Norfolk's skies tonight?

According to the Met Office the auroral activity is expected to peak tonight creating the chance to see the lights in Norfolk tonight.

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Council refuses ad agency's bid to display billboards in resort

Planners have said the continued presence of five illuminated adverts in Great Yarmouth would be harmful to the area.

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Decision due on 176-home estate which will 'turn Broads village into a town'

The fate of a 176-home development in Martham will be decided this week when the plans go before Great Yarmouth Borough Council members.

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In the dock: The criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week

From a county lines drug dealer to a police officer caught drink driving, here are some of the criminals who were sentenced in Norfolk last week.

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Hunt for men involved in 'kickabout brawl' at Norfolk holiday park closed

Police have ended their search for a man who is said to have knocked another man unconscious in a brawl during a kickabout at a Norfolk holiday park.

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5 tips for online dating according to a Norfolk dating expert

A dating expert from Norfolk has shared her top tips for staying safe while meeting people online.