Wells-next-the-Sea, Sheringham, West Runton, East Runton, Cromer, Mundesley and Sea Palling have received the highest possible rating by the Environment Agency.

It is the first time since 2015 the seven beaches in the district have been given an 'Excellent' rating for water quality.

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Sea Palling had its water quality rating downgraded, but has since been relabelled as 'Excellent' (Image: Newsquest)

It also marks a turnaround from 2023 when three of the stretches of coastline

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