Now, the focus in Wells-next-the-Sea is on another group of homeless locals: its feral cat population.

The animals have been seen prowling the town for several weeks prompting discussion on local Facebook groups about what to do with them.

The project hopes to find the furry felines their forever homes (Image: Frances Marshall)

A local group known as Blakeney Feral Friends has decided to try to trap the creatures with a view to finding new homes for them.

So far, six have been trapped.

Frances Marshall, who lives in the town, has launched a project, ‘Feral Cat Diaries’, to document the process.

The venture kicked off earlier this month and involves daily Facebook posts.

"It sort of happened by mistake", said Ms Marshall.

"I became aware of a black cat hanging around the area, but didn't think much of it at the time.

"That then turned........

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