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Council unveils more details on new food waste collection amid delays

Council unveils more details on new food waste collection amid delays

A Norfolk council has unveiled its plans for how it will implement new food waste collections amid a delay in receiving its new specialist vehicles.

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Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

The Norfolk roundabout where villagers' phone signal drops out

The Norfolk roundabout where villagers' phone signal drops out

Its riverside location has made Brundall an attractive place to live.

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Norwich Evening News

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New borough council mayor promises to promote 'community champions'

New borough council mayor promises to promote 'community champions'

Great Yarmouth's new mayor has promised to celebrate community champions and promote the "remarkable people who call it home."

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Eastern Daily Press

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The Norfolk roundabout where villagers' phone signal drops out

The Norfolk roundabout where villagers' phone signal drops out

Its riverside location has made Brundall an attractive place to live.

friday 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Developer ditches plans to include affordable homes on new estate

Developer ditches plans to include affordable homes on new estate

A developer has been allowed to ditch its plans to include affordable housing on its estate despite councillors fearing it could set a "precedent" for...

friday 9

Norwich Evening News

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Developer ditches plans to include affordable homes on new estate

Developer ditches plans to include affordable homes on new estate

A developer has been allowed to ditch its plans to include affordable housing on its estate despite councillors fearing it could set a "precedent" for...

friday 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Great Yarmouth First leader accused of 'going over the line' in planning row

Great Yarmouth First leader accused of 'going over the line' in planning row

The boisterous antics of Great Yarmouth First’s leader saw him nearly thrown out of the council chamber as he launched an attack on his fellow...

21.05.2026 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Fears new estate will have 'detrimental' effect as plans for 405 homes approved

Fears new estate will have 'detrimental' effect as plans for 405 homes approved

A warning over a new housing estate where hundreds of homes have been approved has been issued by locals who fear it will cause a “detrimental”...

20.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Fears new estate will have 'detrimental' effect as plans for 405 homes approved

Fears new estate will have 'detrimental' effect as plans for 405 homes approved

A warning over a new housing estate where hundreds of homes have been approved has been issued by locals who fear it will cause a “detrimental”...

20.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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More protests planned after asylum seekers moved to Norfolk town

More protests planned after asylum seekers moved to Norfolk town

More protests are being planned in a Norfolk town after asylum seekers were relocated there from a Norwich hotel.

20.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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More protests planned after asylum seekers moved to Norfolk town

More protests planned after asylum seekers moved to Norfolk town

More protests are being planned in a Norfolk town after asylum seekers were relocated there from a Norwich hotel.

20.05.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Broads chief signs off after 25 'marvellous' years at the helm

Broads chief signs off after 25 'marvellous' years at the helm

The chief executive of the Broads Authority has retired after 25 years at the helm, saying his time in the role has been "marvellous".

19.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Broads chief signs off after 25 'marvellous' years at the helm

Broads chief signs off after 25 'marvellous' years at the helm

The chief executive of the Broads Authority has retired after 25 years at the helm, saying his time in the role has been "marvellous".

19.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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More than 400 homes could be built as part of development's first phase

More than 400 homes could be built as part of development's first phase

A huge housing estate on the outskirts of Norwich is not dependent on the future of the Western Link road, council officials say.

19.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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More than 400 homes could be built as part of development's first phase

More than 400 homes could be built as part of development's first phase

A huge housing estate on the outskirts of Norwich is not dependent on the future of the Western Link road, council officials say.

19.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Locals fear gap between village and town could be eroded by huge 446-home estate

Locals fear gap between village and town could be eroded by huge 446-home estate

A controversial bid for nearly 450 homes at the edge of Gorleston could erode the gap between the town and a neighbouring village, locals say.

18.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Poor A47 drainage blamed for flooding on nearby road

Poor A47 drainage blamed for flooding on nearby road

Poor drainage on the A47 has been blamed for causing frequent flooding on a nearby road.

18.05.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

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Poor A47 drainage blamed for flooding on nearby road

Poor A47 drainage blamed for flooding on nearby road

Poor drainage on the A47 has been blamed for causing frequent flooding on a nearby road.

18.05.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk area named in top five English districts for population growth

Norfolk area named in top five English districts for population growth

An area of Norfolk is predicted to experience one of the fastest population growths in the country over the next six years.

18.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk area named in top five English districts for population growth

Norfolk area named in top five English districts for population growth

An area of Norfolk is predicted to experience one of the fastest population growths in the country over the next six years.

18.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Flashpoint fears for Norfolk town after migrants are moved in by Home Office

Flashpoint fears for Norfolk town after migrants are moved in by Home Office

The relocation of asylum seekers from a Norwich hotel to a rural town 20 miles away has sparked a political row and the threat of a fresh wave of...

16.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Flashpoint fears for Norfolk town after migrants are moved in by Home Office

Flashpoint fears for Norfolk town after migrants are moved in by Home Office

The relocation of asylum seekers from a Norwich hotel to a rural town 20 miles away has sparked a political row and the threat of a fresh wave of...

16.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Protests planned in Norfolk town after migrants from asylum hotel are moved there

Protests planned in Norfolk town after migrants from asylum hotel are moved there

Demonstrations are being planned in a Norfolk town after it emerged asylum seekers being housed in a Norwich hotel had been moved there.

15.05.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

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Protests planned in Norfolk town after migrants from asylum hotel are moved there

Protests planned in Norfolk town after migrants from asylum hotel are moved there

Demonstrations are being planned in a Norfolk town after it emerged asylum seekers being housed in a Norwich hotel had been moved there.

15.05.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Emboldened locals fight off homes plan which would 'look out of place'

Emboldened locals fight off homes plan which would 'look out of place'

A bid to build new homes in a village has been axed amid pleas from locals it is not the right place for development.

14.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Council to fork out £137,000 on creating three new roles for 'understaffed team'

Council to fork out £137,000 on creating three new roles for 'understaffed team'

Increased demand on services means a council will fork out £137,000 to create three new jobs for a team where employees say workloads are too much.

14.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Emboldened locals fight off homes plan which would 'look out of place'

Emboldened locals fight off homes plan which would 'look out of place'

A bid to build new homes in a village has been axed amid pleas from locals it is not the right place for development.

14.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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HMO which was told to stop operating has planning bid rejected

The landlord of a house of multiple occupation which has already been told to stop operating has been denied planning consent.

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'I'm not AI!' New councillor insists he DOES exist as photo sends web into a frenzy

It is not unusual for a newly-elected councillor to suddenly face awkward questions from the public.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Controversial plans for homes next to Grade II listed hotel approved

A contentious bid to build three homes next to a Grade II listed hotel has been given the green light.

12.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Controversial plans for homes next to Grade II listed hotel approved

A contentious bid to build three homes next to a Grade II listed hotel has been given the green light.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Newly-elected councillors call for checks on vape shops and Turkish barbers

They don't officially become councillors until today, but Great Yarmouth First's successful candidates have wasted no time in getting started in their...

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk Labour MPs openly question whether PM is 'right for job'

Norfolk's Labour MPs are questioning the future of the prime minister amid a dismal set of local election results for the party across the country.

11.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Trees which could be axed may lead to village homes plan facing the chop

A developer hoping to build new homes in a village near Norwich could have their application chopped amid its plans to fell a number of trees.

09.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Could 'kingmaker' Rupert Lowe end feud to help his former party Reform?

Rupert Lowe could hold the cards to the future of Norfolk County Council in a staggering turn of events for the 2026 elections.

08.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Could 'kingmaker' Rupert Lowe end feud to help his former party Reform?

Rupert Lowe could hold the cards to the future of Norfolk County Council in a staggering turn of events for the 2026 elections.

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Great Yarmouth First celebrate clean sweep at elections

Great Yarmouth First is celebrating a clean sweep after claiming all nine seats it was contesting in the county council elections.

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Monthly payments 'would reduce strain' on boaters, group says

Broads boaters are calling for a modernisation of how they pay toll fees amid concerns some users are being priced out.

25.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Monthly payments 'would reduce strain' on boaters, group says

Broads boaters are calling for a modernisation of how they pay toll fees amid concerns some users are being priced out.

25.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Only four in 10 favoured three-council model being imposed by government

Only four out of 10 people selected the three-council model being imposed by the government.

25.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Sale of former council HQ still 'moving forwards'

The sale of a former council HQ is still progressing almost a year after it was revealed a bidder for the site had been chosen.

25.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Only four in 10 favoured three-council model being imposed by government

Only four out of 10 people selected the three-council model being imposed by the government.

25.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Council tight-lipped over future of building left empty for almost four years

Council officials remain tight-lipped over the future of a derelict building it has been trying to fill for years.

25.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk pub at centre of spat between election rivals

A Great Yarmouth pub is at the centre of a spat between Reform UK and its former MP.

24.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Police impose 'one can ban' on alcohol sales to combat street drinking problems

Police have imposed restrictions on a Great Yarmouth shop, banning it from selling single cans of alcohol.

24.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Ministers accused of Norfolk power grab over efforts to deliver millions more homes

Ministers have been accused of taking powers away from local councillors in their latest effort to deliver millions of new homes.

24.04.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

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Ministers accused of Norfolk power grab over efforts to deliver millions more homes

Ministers have been accused of taking powers away from local councillors in their latest effort to deliver millions of new homes.

24.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Neighbour accuses landowner of moving fence 'illegally' as planning row gets spicy

A neighbour has accused a landowner of illegally moving a fence which is "encroaching" onto their property.

23.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Robinson

Neighbour accuses landowner of moving fence 'illegally' as planning row gets spicy

A neighbour has accused a landowner of illegally moving a fence which is "encroaching" onto their property.

23.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Councillors criticise housing scheme... because occupants will have to drive cars

Councillors have criticised plans to build new homes in a Norfolk village because the occupants will have to rely on cars.

22.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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