North Norfolk District Council has confirmed plans to help bankroll a film expected to be shot in Cromer towards the end of this year.

The council has said it hopes the shoot will boost spending during on-site filming and then boost tourism again once the film is released.

BBC drama, The Running Grave, was filmed in Cromer in January (Image: Denise Bradley)

In a behind-closed-doors meeting this week, the Liberal Democrat cabinet agreed to help fund the film, which has been kept under tight-wraps for commercial and confidentiality reasons.

The authority has also not disclosed how much it will contribute to the project.

One insider suggested council bosses are hoping to cash in on something........

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