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REVEALED: More than 6000 firearms seized in Norfolk over three year period

More than 6,000 firearms have been seized or surrendered in Norfolk over the past three years - including a machine gun arsenal and weapons owned by...

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Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

'Super slippery' slope is putting visitors off north Norfolk beach

Concerns are growing over a "super slippery" ramp which is deterring people from visiting a Blue Flag beach in north Norfolk. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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Free summer sunset events return by popular demand

A popular free event celebrating sunsets and music is returning to Cromer Pier this summer, with even more dates than last year. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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REVEALED: More than 6000 firearms seized in Norfolk over three year period

More than 6,000 firearms have been seized or surrendered in Norfolk over the past three years - including a machine gun arsenal and weapons owned by...

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Eastern Daily Press

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New sheds approved for town's temporary gardening plots

Ten new gardening sheds will soon be installed at a town's temporary gardening plots after they got the green light from North Norfolk District...

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Dog exercise field rejected over barking and road safety concerns

A plan to turn a field into a dog training and exercise facility has been refused over barking and road safety concerns.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Jogger discovers rare baby mammoth tooth on north Norfolk coast

A jogger made a rare prehistoric discovery after finding an 80,000-year-old baby mammoth tooth while out on a morning run.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Market town bistro celebrates busy first year after rocky start

The owners of a family-run bistro are celebrating a busy and successful first year in business.

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'Bold and unforgettable' - Tones: A Hip Hop Opera at Norwich Playhouse

'Bold and unforgettable' - Tones: A Hip Hop Opera at Norwich Playhouse

Tones: A Hip Hop Opera is a gripping one-man show that blends rap, theatre and opera into a bold and unforgettable performance.

28.06.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

'Bold and unforgettable' - Tones: A Hip Hop Opera at Norwich Playhouse

'Bold and unforgettable' - Tones: A Hip Hop Opera at Norwich Playhouse

Tones: A Hip Hop Opera is a gripping one-man show that blends rap, theatre and opera into a bold and unforgettable performance.

28.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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North Norfolk campsite plans new lakeside glamping tents

North Norfolk campsite plans new lakeside glamping tents

A long-running campsite near Aylsham is hoping to add a touch of luxury to its offering with new glamping tents by a lake.

28.06.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Classic vehicle and steam engine event returns for the summer

Classic vehicle and steam engine event returns for the summer

A heritage railway’s much-loved classic vehicle event is returning for the summer - and it’s completely free to attend.

28.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'We've been inundated with emails' - Head chef reacts to winning top pub award

'We've been inundated with emails' - Head chef reacts to winning top pub award

The team behind one of Norfolk’s most celebrated pubs says they have been inundated with emails and kindness after winning a major national award.

28.06.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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North Norfolk beaches rated 'excellent' as water testing ramps up for the summer

North Norfolk beaches rated 'excellent' as water testing ramps up for the summer

With thousands set to flock to Norfolk’s beaches this summer, the Environment Agency has begun its seasonal programme of bathing water testing. 

28.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk footcare chain expands with new physiotherapy service

Norfolk footcare chain expands with new physiotherapy service

A Norfolk footcare business is branching out by launching physiotherapy services at three of its clinics.

27.06.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk footcare chain expands with new physiotherapy service

Norfolk footcare chain expands with new physiotherapy service

A Norfolk footcare business is branching out by launching physiotherapy services at three of its clinics.

27.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Huge folk music and dancing spectacular returns to seaside town

Huge folk music and dancing spectacular returns to seaside town

A celebration of traditional Morris dancing and folk music is returning to the north Norfolk coast for another summer.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Tragic road deaths spark long-awaited road safety review

Tragic road deaths spark long-awaited road safety review

A road safety review of the A148 is under way following the tragic deaths of a couple who were killed crossing the road after leaving a Christmas...

26.06.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Supermarket seeks permission to erect 23ft illuminated sign

Supermarket seeks permission to erect 23ft illuminated sign

A supermarket branch in north Norfolk has applied to install a 23ft tall sign advertising electric vehicle charging. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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Artisan shop wins small business award run by Dragon's Den star

Artisan shop wins small business award run by Dragon's Den star

A small artisan business is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award for entrepreneurs.

25.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Thousands of homes in North Norfolk hit by new double council tax charge

Thousands of homes in North Norfolk hit by new double council tax charge

More than 4,600 homes across north Norfolk are now subject to a new council tax premium targeting second homeowners.

24.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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500-acre country estate opens its doors to the public for first time in a generation

500-acre country estate opens its doors to the public for first time in a generation

A grand north Norfolk estate has opened to the public for the first time in decades after its new owner unveiled an ambitious programme of arts and...

24.06.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Classic car show returns to the Norfolk coast this summer

Classic car show returns to the Norfolk coast this summer

A popular classic car event is gearing up for a return to north Norfolk this summer.

24.06.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Energy supplier will keep pensioner's power on (for now) as £24k bill faces new probe

An energy supplier has said it will not disconnect a pensioner’s power supply while a new investigation is launched into a disputed £24,000...

22.06.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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'You can never have too many Cooks' - Family trio buy award-winning pub

A family team who’ve been pulling pints, plating up roasts and keeping spirits high at a much-loved pub have officially taken the plunge and bought...

22.06.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Award-winning farm gets green light for 5,500-panel solar project

A 5,500-panel solar farm that will cover an area equivalent to almost six football pitches has been approved. 

21.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Town could replace ageing pavilion with new sports hub

The construction of a new sports hub is being explored as an alternative to refurbishing a coastal town’s ageing sports pavilion.

21.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Plans for huge poultry unit housing 32k chickens withdrawn

Plans for a large free-range poultry unit near Aylsham have been withdrawn following strong public opposition and objections from local authorities.

21.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Heritage railway rallies to save historic steam engines

Volunteers at a heritage railway in Norfolk are on a mission to save two historic locomotives from the scrapheap - and they’re asking the public to...

20.06.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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'I'll lose everything' - 70-year-old battles £24k electricity bill nightmare

A 70-year-old woman says she is on the brink of financial ruin after being hit with an eye-watering £24k energy bill for a property that stands...

20.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Beach café will be converted into one-bed flat

A former beach café will be converted into a flat after plans submitted to North Norfolk District Council were approved. 

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Self-service kayak rental returns after safety shutdown

A self-service kayak business has been given the green light to reopen after being shut down due to health and safety concerns.

18.06.2025 10

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Singer-songwriter performs captivating set in Norwich on world tour

On one of the warmest nights of the year, fans packed into the beautiful Norwich Arts Centre as fans (the electric kind) worked overtime to stir the...

17.06.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Fierce opposition continues to grow against coastal housing development

Controversial plans for a major housing development and care home in Cromer have sparked mounting objections from locals, councillors and...

17.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Singer-songwriter performs captivating set in Norwich on world tour

On one of the warmest nights of the year, fans packed into the beautiful Norwich Arts Centre as fans (the electric kind) worked overtime to stir the...

17.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Royal Mail under fire over missing post box as thefts continue

A Norfolk MP has hit out at Royal Mail for failing to replace a stolen post box, branding it a serious blow to rural villagers who depend on postal...

17.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Future of 17th century stately home to be preserved as plans given go-ahead

Future of 17th century stately home to be preserved as plans given go-ahead

It has stood the test of time for hundreds of years, charming all who have visited it since the 17th century. 

16.06.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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What took so long? Norfolk's poshest town gets its first padel courts!

What took so long? Norfolk's poshest town gets its first padel courts!

It's been described as "Norfolk's poshest town", so it may come as a surprise that a north Norfolk market town is only just welcoming its first padel...

16.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

A podiatry chain with seven clinics across the county has applied to open its latest branch in a village on the edge of the Broads.

15.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Charity kayaker and former headmistress awarded in King's Birthday Honours

Charity kayaker and former headmistress awarded in King's Birthday Honours

Two people from Holt have been recognised in this year's King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to the community.

15.06.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

A podiatry chain with seven clinics across the county has applied to open its latest branch in a village on the edge of the Broads.

15.06.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Owl 'declared dead' after it was found on fishing line now on road to recovery

Owl 'declared dead' after it was found on fishing line now on road to recovery

An owl thought to be dead after becoming entangled in fishing line at a north Norfolk beauty spot is now on the road to recovery. 

14.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New woodland burial site given the green light

New woodland burial site given the green light

A new woodland burial site has been given the green light following approval by North Norfolk District Council’s planning office.

13.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Council revives controversial plans for new car park in town

Council revives controversial plans for new car park in town

A council has revived controversial plans to build a new car park at the former site of a children's play area and tennis courts.

13.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'It's actually good news' - town reacts to its last bank branch closing

A coastal town is set to lose its last remaining bank branch.

12.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk RAF veteran honoured with medal for role in 1950s nuclear tests

A Norfolk veteran has been posthumously awarded a medal for his role in Britain’s controversial nuclear testing programme. 

11.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Historic Norfolk estate changes hands for first time in nearly 300 years

A country house in Norfolk has changed ownership for the first time in almost three centuries.

11.06.2025 6

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Rare bird causes excitement after being spotted on coastal mill pond

A rare bird has caused a stir in a seaside village after being spotted at its mill pond.

11.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Town's new supermarket one step closer as plans reveal new outlet inside

A new supermarket has taken a step forward after a high street chain submitted plans for its signage that reveal it will include a new outlet inside. 

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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REVEALED: The highest earning car parks in north Norfolk

A Freedom of Information request has revealed how much money North Norfolk District Council made from its car parks in 2024.

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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