But locals and visitors will have to depend on their naked eyes to scan the seas off Hunstanton instead because the council's all-seeing telescope has gone up the spout.

West Norfolk Council, which operates the equipment at the end of the esplanade by the Salad Bowl Café, has admitted an end to the saga is not quite yet in sight.

The telescope covered with a black bin bag, with the cliffs in the distance (Image: Chris Bishop)

A spokesman said: "We're aware this telescope was broken in July 2025 and thank people for their........

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