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Council warning after huge pile left outside closed charity shop

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.

yesterday 7

Norwich Evening News

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Council warning after huge pile left outside closed charity shop

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.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Probe continues after police chase car through town streets

Probe continues after police chase car through town streets

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

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

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

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...

previous day 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Seafood restaurant and fishmonger taken over by new owner

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.

previous day 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Investigation ongoing after boy punched and robbed of e-scooter

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.

wednesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New commercial units proposed for industrial park

New commercial units proposed for industrial park

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

wednesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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

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.

wednesday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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

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.

wednesday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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

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...

wednesday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Plans revealed for 128-home estate in Norfolk Broads village

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Tributes paid to village 'icon' and Norfolk cricket legend

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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MP calls for new health centre after surgery closure displaced thousands

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Hundreds of grateful patients receive treatment after lung cancer detected early

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Hundreds to take part in Kate Bush throwback on Norfolk beach

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

Norwich Evening News

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Hundreds to take part in Kate Bush throwback on Norfolk beach

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

Eastern Daily Press

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

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

Eastern Daily Press

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

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 10

Eastern Daily Press

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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 10

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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 10

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'Concerning' number of stray dogs reported in Great Yarmouth

A "concerning" number of stray dogs has been reported in Great Yarmouth.

08.05.2026 10

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Planners reject bid for 20m 5G mast over fears it would spoil church view

A bid to build a 20m tall 5G mast in the Norfolk Broads has been refused by planners.

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New lease of life for former office as plans approved

A former office in Great Yarmouth will see a new lease of life as a two-bedroom flat.

07.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Drivers cheer new 70mph stretch on A47 but say some problems remain

After months of disruption, and a last-minute bout of congestion, there was finally huge sign of relief from drivers on a stretch of the A47.

06.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Drivers cheer new 70mph stretch on A47 but say some problems remain

After months of disruption, and a last-minute bout of congestion, there was finally huge sign of relief from drivers on a stretch of the A47.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New footage reveals ‘remarkably original’ interior of abandoned Norfolk theatre

A century-old seaside theatre that has stood derelict for almost a decade has been explored by a group of urban adventurers.

06.05.2026 40

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Mural celebrating popular entertainer and street busker unveiled

A new mural celebrating a street busker who entertained locals and holidaymakers in Norfolk has been unveiled.

06.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Mural celebrating popular entertainer and street busker unveiled

A new mural celebrating a street busker who entertained locals and holidaymakers in Norfolk has been unveiled.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Developer abandons plans to convert derelict hotel into housing

A developer has abandoned plans to convert a derelict hotel into housing.

05.05.2026 10

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Highways removes objection to plans for more than 500 new homes

Highways bosses have dropped their objection to plans for a major development on the coast.

05.05.2026 10

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New provider for £11.3m housing complex after former operator branded inadequate

A new care provider has been appointed to run support services at an £11.3m flagship housing complex after the previous operator was branded...

30.04.2026 10

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Man banned from town centre in crackdown on anti-social behaviour

A man has been banned from Great Yarmouth town centre for breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN).

30.04.2026 10

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Anger as mural of queen removed from railway station wall

A mural featuring images of Queen Elizabeth II and the Union Jack has been removed from a railway station amid local disappointment and anger.

29.04.2026 10

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Norfolk family given permission to expand their farm shop and cafe

A Norfolk family has been given the green light to expand their farm shop and cafe.

29.04.2026 10

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Future of landmark Norfolk venue remains uncertain amid ongoing sale talks

The future of a landmark Norfolk venue remains uncertain more than two years after it closed its doors as council officials are still negotiating the...

29.04.2026 30

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How £20m government funding will be spent in Great Yarmouth

Officials have revealed how £20m of government funding will be spent on a range of projects across Great Yarmouth.

28.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Town centre shop applies for licence to sell alcohol

A shop in Great Yarmouth town centre has applied for a licence to sell alcohol.

28.04.2026 10

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Emergency repair begins at road with history of sinking

A road with a history of sinking could finally be made safe after years of collapses and closures, affer repair work began this week.

27.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Bid to build bungalows reopens old wounds in Broads village

A fresh bid for bungalows has reopened old wounds in a Broads village.

27.04.2026 10

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Grieving husband claims he was 'robbed' by holiday park after wife's death

A grieving 84-year-old man says he was “robbed” by a holiday park over a cancelled booking following the sudden death of his wife.

24.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Restaurant closes after almost 80 years, citing 'reasons beyond our control'

A restaurant that served customers for almost 80 years has closed its doors - but its team has promised a fresh start at a new venue nearby.

24.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Dog grooming salon to open in one of Norfolk's biggest villages

A new dog grooming salon will open in one of the biggest villages in Norfolk.

23.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Seaside village optician to be taken over by new management

An opticians in a seaside village is opening a new chapter after being taken over by new management.

23.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Shopkeeper asks to sell alcohol at shop that lost licence over underage sales

Councillors will consider a shopkeeper's bid to sell alcohol at a shop which lost its licence after underage teenagers were served vodka.

22.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Former RAF man who led Battle of Britain commemorations dies aged 91

A man who proudly flew the flag of the Royal Air Force and led commemorations of the Battle of Britain has died aged 91.

22.04.2026 20

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Neighbours object to plans for 'large and overbearing' garage

Neighbours have objected to a couple's bid to build a "large and overbearing" garage.

22.04.2026 20

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Six primary schools form new federation amid falling birth rates

Six Norfolk primary schools - stretching from the suburbs of Norwich to the east coast - have joined forces in a new federation as falling birth rates...

21.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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