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Daniel Hickey

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Flood defence upgrades planned for 20 sections of wall

Flood defence upgrades planned for 20 sections of wall

Flood defence upgrades could take place in Great Yarmouth as part of a long-term plan to protect the town from tidal surges.

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Norfolk's oldest person enjoys surprise birthday party

Norfolk's oldest person enjoys surprise birthday party

She might be the oldest person in Norfolk... but she still loves a party.

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Bird snatches venomous fish from pier in dramatic photos

Bird snatches venomous fish from pier in dramatic photos

A gull has been photographed swooping down and snatching a venomous weever fish from a pier.

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Butcher’s shop demolition blocked after town‑centre blaze

Butcher’s shop demolition blocked after town‑centre blaze

A bid to bulldoze a fire‑ravaged listed building in Great Yarmouth has been thrown out by a government planning inspector.

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Police probe continues after £260,000 cannabis found in house

Police probe continues after £260,000 cannabis found in house

Police are continuing to investigate after cannabis plants worth approximately £260,000 were seized at a property in Great Yarmouth.

10.06.2026 10

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Warning of 'summer stink' in town as bin collectors vote on strike action

Warning of 'summer stink' in town as bin collectors vote on strike action

Bin collectors and street cleaners in Great Yarmouth are voting on whether to strike over claims of low pay, with union leaders warning of a "summer...

10.06.2026 10

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Speed limit cut on seaside village road

Speed limit cut on seaside village road

A road in a seaside village has seen its speed limit cut to 20mph during busy school run periods.

10.06.2026 10

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Fourteen new heritage walks unveiled for seaside town

Fourteen new heritage walks unveiled for seaside town

Great Yarmouth’s history is stepping back into the spotlight this summer after a council unveiled a bumper programme of 14 guided heritage walks.

10.06.2026 10

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Man in 20s to appear in court after police find nearly 400 cannabis plants

Man in 20s to appear in court after police find nearly 400 cannabis plants

A man in his 20s will appear in court after police found almost 400 cannabis plants at a house in Great Yarmouth.

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Noise from chickens dooms plan to turn part of farm into houses

Noise from chickens dooms plan to turn part of farm into houses

A man's bid to turn part of a chicken farm into housing has been refused over concerns about noise from animals.

09.06.2026 20

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Teen questioned by police after blaze engulfs three Norfolk homes

Teen questioned by police after blaze engulfs three Norfolk homes

A teenage boy has been questioned by police following a suspected arson attack which saw a fire engulf three homes.

09.06.2026 10

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Lifeboat station 'one storm away' from disaster reveals plans for new HQ

Lifeboat station 'one storm away' from disaster reveals plans for new HQ

An independent lifeboat service which is "one storm away" from losing its station has revealed plans for its new headquarters.

08.06.2026 10

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81-year-old woman with 'debilitating' back pain 'crossing her fingers' for treatment

81-year-old woman with 'debilitating' back pain 'crossing her fingers' for treatment

An 81-year-old woman who has struggled with "debilitating" back pain for three years could finally be on the verge of getting treatment.

08.06.2026 10

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Plan to turn 10‑bedroom house into emergency accommodation is scrapped

Plan to turn 10‑bedroom house into emergency accommodation is scrapped

Officials have cancelled plans to use a 10-bedroom house in a Norfolk town to provide emergency accommodation.

08.06.2026 20

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New business to open in historic building empty for five years

New business to open in historic building empty for five years

It was once a haven for seafarers - and more recently a tourist information centre.

05.06.2026 10

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How your vote could get seals who love Norfolk onto country's new bank notes

How your vote could get seals who love Norfolk onto country's new bank notes

A sea-going mammal which loves basking on the Norfolk coast could be only a whisker away from appearing on the country's new run of bank notes.

05.06.2026 10

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Full extent of damage to derelict nightclub revealed

Full extent of damage to derelict nightclub revealed

A newly released report has revealed the extent of damage inside a landmark Norfolk venue that once hosted legendary bands including Pink Floyd and...

05.06.2026 10

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Probe continues over leisure centre incident after lifeguard pulled boy from water

Probe continues over leisure centre incident after lifeguard pulled boy from water

A council probe is still ongoing after an incident at a swimming pool which saw a lifeguard pull an unresponsive boy from the water.

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Bid to build new housing estate in Broads village

Bid to build new housing estate in Broads village

A social housing association wants to build a new estate in a Broads village.

04.06.2026 10

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Former shipmate pays tribute to 'outstanding' man found dead with glove in mouth

Former shipmate pays tribute to 'outstanding' man found dead with glove in mouth

A former sailor has paid tribute to a man whose body was found in a public park.

03.06.2026 10

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Norfolk's oldest person makes plans for her 108th birthday

Norfolk's oldest person makes plans for her 108th birthday

A woman believed to be Norfolk's oldest person is preparing to celebrate her birthday at her favourite eating spot.

03.06.2026 10

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Teenager to be questioned over blaze that damaged three homes

A teenage boy will be interviewed by police over a suspected arson attack which saw a fire engulf three homes.

02.06.2026 10

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Supermarket giant submits plans for new multimillion-pound store

A supermarket giant has submitted plans to open a new multimillion pound store in a Norfolk market town.

02.06.2026 20

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Thousands flock to Norfolk town for major international arts festival

Thousands of people flocked to the Norfolk coast to enjoy one of the UK’s biggest arts festivals.

01.06.2026 10

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Seagulls in Norfolk targeted in deliberate attacks... but NO prosecutions

Seagulls in Great Yarmouth and nearby coastal towns and villages have been subjected to at least 15 deliberate attacks over the past decade, new...

01.06.2026 20

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Holiday park wins fight with hotel chain to hold outdoor late night events

A holiday park in Great Yarmouth has been granted permission to stage outdoor events despite objections from hotel giant Whitbread.

01.06.2026 10

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WATCH: Video shows fire spreading from shed to three homes on Norfolk estate

Video footage has captured the moments when a fire swept from a shed into three homes on a north Norfolk estate.

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Council warning after huge pile left outside closed charity shop

A pile of items was left outside a closed charity shop, prompting council officials to warn that such action is classed as fly-tipping.

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Council warning after huge pile left outside closed charity shop

A pile of items was left outside a closed charity shop, prompting council officials to warn that such action is classed as fly-tipping.

22.05.2026 20

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Probe continues after police chase car through town streets

A police probe is continuing following a car chase through the streets of Great Yarmouth.

21.05.2026 20

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Free exhibition to open celebrating life of renowned Great Yarmouth potter and artist

A new free exhibition celebrating Great Yarmouth’s heritage - from traditional herring smoking to the life of renowned potter and artist Ernie...

21.05.2026 10

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Seafood restaurant and fishmonger taken over by new owner

A former fish market vendor has leapt at a new opportunity and taken over a seafood restaurant.

21.05.2026 20

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Investigation ongoing after boy punched and robbed of e-scooter

Police investigations are continuing after a teenage boy was punched and robbed of his electric scooter in Great Yarmouth.

20.05.2026 20

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New commercial units proposed for industrial park

A new block of commercial units could be built at an industrial park.

20.05.2026 20

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Medieval church caught in 'accidental moat' set for essential rescue work

A moat is supposed to protect a castle - not quietly nibble away at a church.

20.05.2026 10

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Long assumed abandoned... but what is actually happening inside this Norfolk theatre?

First, it was a grand seaside theatre and a cinema, then a bingo hall, and finally a nightclub.

20.05.2026 10

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Horse rider starts wearing a helmet camera after near misses with speeding drivers

A horse rider has started wearing a helmet camera after a series of near-misses with speeding and abusive drivers on country roads around her village...

20.05.2026 10

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Plans revealed for 128-home estate in Norfolk Broads village

A developer has revealed plans for a new housing estate of 128 homes in a Norfolk Broads village that could grow by more than a third.

19.05.2026 20

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Tributes paid to village 'icon' and Norfolk cricket legend

Tributes have been paid to a Norfolk cricket legend who has been described as a "unique and wonderful man".

18.05.2026 20

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MP calls for new health centre after surgery closure displaced thousands

A campaign for a new health centre in a growing Norfolk market town has stepped up after the local MP called for a formal meeting involving...

18.05.2026 20

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Tribute paid to man who fought to keep 'vital' watch station open

A man who fought to keep a “vital” coast watch station open in the face of accelerating coastal erosion has died.

15.05.2026 20

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Traveller family's fight for home continues with fresh bid to live in Norfolk village

A traveller family has resumed their battle to stay on land they bought in a village in the Norfolk Broads.

14.05.2026 20

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Woman in her 90s dies after alleged assault by resident at dementia care home

A woman in her 90s has died after an alleged assault by another resident at a Norfolk care home that specialises in dementia care.

14.05.2026 20

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Hundreds of grateful patients receive treatment after lung cancer detected early

Patients in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been receiving life-saving treatment after taking part in a new screening programme aimed at detecting...

13.05.2026 20

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Hundreds to take part in Kate Bush throwback on Norfolk beach

A crowd of Kate Bush fans will descend on a Norfolk seafront to recreate the video for her hit song Wuthering Heights.

13.05.2026 20

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Hundreds to take part in Kate Bush throwback on Norfolk beach

A crowd of Kate Bush fans will descend on a Norfolk seafront to recreate the video for her hit song Wuthering Heights.

13.05.2026 10

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Locals slam plans for 150 more houses in 'already full' village

A bid to build up to 150 houses in one of Norfolk's biggest village is facing a backlash from locals.

13.05.2026 10

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Villagers call for 15mph limit after thousands caught speeding over medieval bridge

Villagers are calling for new safety measures at one of Norfolk’s oldest and most distinctive bridges.

12.05.2026 20

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Former village police station to be demolished for housing development

A former village police station is being demolished to make room for housing.

11.05.2026 20

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Butcher wins battle to convert his former shop into housing

A retired butcher has won a planning battle to convert his former shop into housing.

11.05.2026 20

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