New fears 10-bed 'party house' with plunge pool will wipe out town's WI

A town's WI fears a "party house" next door to their hall will wipe them out if a developer is allowed to keep a plunge pool and other items on the...

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Go ahead for new dog walking field despite road safety fears

A new dog walking field on the outskirts of a village has been given the nod despite objections from locals.

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Plans bunkered for 48 holiday homes, new bird hide and lake at golf club

Plans for the major expansion of a golf and country club have been bunkered over fears of over-development.

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Dozens of new flats to be built on town outskirts

More than 70 apartments for the over-55s have given the go-ahead next to a new medical centre.

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Former village forge could be turned into 'homes for locals'

A former village forge could be turned into four new homes to let for local people.

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Hopping mad! Organisers fear roadworks will disrupt popular village event

Organisers of a popular village fete fear visitors will fall foul of road closures a stone's throw from the site.

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Beach hut owners reprieved from sell-off say delay will only 'prolong the anxiety'

Beach hut owners who have been given a temporary reprieve from proposals to sell off the land their properties stand on say the move will only...

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Norfolk museum manager faces trial on theft and fraud charges

A Norfolk museum manager has denied stealing items from its collections and selling them off over the course of almost 20 years.

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Go-ahead for more than 70 affordable homes in Norfolk village

A new estate of more then 70 affordable homes has been given the go-ahead in a Norfolk village.

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National Trust pledges new plans will preserve 'unique character' of unspoilt harbour

The National Trust is launching a fresh bid to modernise a remote Norfolk harbour after previous plans were torpedoed by objectors.

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Storm in a tea shop... Creditors chase cafe owner over thousands in unpaid debts

Creditors are pursuing the owner of a twee tea shop near the King's Norfolk retreat over unpaid debts totalling tens of thousands.

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'Best you turn up smart...' Troubled council introduces dress code

A Norfolk council has agreed a dress code to ensure members turn up for meetings in smart attire.

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Village caravan park wants to open for visitors all year round

A caravan park behind a village pub hopes to open to visitors all year round to boost tourism on the Norfolk coast.

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Cricket club described as one of county's most picturesque to get extension

A cricket club described as one of the most picturesque in Norfolk has got the go-ahead to extend its pavilion.

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Norfolk village hotel to almost double in capacity despite locals' objections

A Norfolk hotel has got the go-ahead to expand, creating eight new rooms in a row of cottages.

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Del Monte factory could start producing gas and fertiliser from fruit waste

A major food factory in the Fens could start producing gas from fruit waste.

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Wash barrage bid expected to be launched next month

Plans for a controversial barrage across the Wash are set to be launched next month.

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Go-ahead to turn former funeral parlour into home

A former funeral parlour in a Norfolk town can be converted into a house.

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Aladdin flies into Norfolk for panto (magic carpet permitting...)

There was but one thing missing when a seaside theatre unveiled its Christmas panto Aladdin - as in the 'lad himself.

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Go-ahead to double size of home in Norfolk village

Plans to almost double the size of rural village home have been given the nod.

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Row over fate of listed Norfolk library heading for the High Court

A row over Norfolk County Council's decision to hand a historic library to an arts group is heading for the High Court.

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National Trust suggests leasing out troubled mill and letting home be built next door

A windmill on the Norfolk coast which is owned by the National Trust could be leased out to someone who can afford to repair it.

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Save our beach huts! Villagers vow to battle council plans to sell off site

Villagers have launched a campaign to stop a council selling off the land beneath their beach huts.

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Padel courts, clubhouse and bar planned for coastal hotel and golf course

Plans have been revealed for new padel courts with a clubhouse and bar at a coastal hotel and golf course.

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Norfolk village forced to cancel fireworks display because of new anti-terror law

A Norfolk village's traditional bonfire night celebrations have become the latest event to be scrapped because of onerous impositions created by a new...

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Go-ahead for new home despite fears for trees and wildlife

Plans for a new home have been given the go-ahead despite fears over loss of trees and wildlife.

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Battle of Belgrave Avenue... Neighbours lose bid to block extension

Neighbours have lost their battle to prevent a house from being extended on an upmarket avenue by the sea.

08.09.2025 6

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Plans to turn shop into home shelved after objections

Plans to turn a town centre shop into a home have been withdrawn after objections.

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Plans to build new homes in village garden blocked after objections

Plans for two new homes in a Norfolk village have been refused after objections.

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Go-ahead for beach amusement arcade to become shops

An amusement arcade next to a busy beach is set to be turned into shops.

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Villagers set to vote on new plan calling for smaller, cheaper homes

Voters in a Norfolk village are set to go to the polls to decide whether a neighbourhood plan calling for smaller, more affordable homes should be...

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Facelift planned for popular hotel near picturesque beach

A popular hotel beside a picturesque beach is set for a facelift.

07.09.2025 10

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Six new bungalows planned for field in coastal village

Plans have been revealed for new houses in a coastal village.

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Seaside town's cycle paramedics could be withdrawn over the winter

Life-saving cycle paramedics could be withdrawn from a coastal town over the winter.

07.09.2025 10

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New twist in Sandringham choir row as King's chaplain probed over choirgirls' claims

The unholy row gripping the Norfolk church where the King worships has taken an extraordinary new twist after a misconduct investigation was launched...

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