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Daniel Hickey

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Talks held after dozens of cars park on grass verge during race nights

Talks held after dozens of cars park on grass verge during race nights

Police and council officials have met to discuss complaints that dozens of cars are blocking a footpath and cycle way by parking on a grass verge.

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Norfolk town faces 'summer of stink' as waste collectors to strike

Norfolk town faces 'summer of stink' as waste collectors to strike

A Norfolk town is facing “a summer of stink” after bin collectors voted for industrial action over claims of unfair pay.

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Bus route axed ahead of busy summer season

Bus route axed ahead of busy summer season

A bus route has been discontinued just ahead of the busy summer season.

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Norwich Evening News

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Bus route axed ahead of busy summer season

Bus route axed ahead of busy summer season

A bus route has been discontinued just ahead of the busy summer season.

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Norfolk swimming star's baby left fighting for life after birth at just 23 weeks

Norfolk swimming star's baby left fighting for life after birth at just 23 weeks

A Norfolk swimming star has launched a fundraiser after her premature baby was born at only 23 weeks and is now fighting for her life.

01.07.2026 9

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New operators reveal plans for 'proper pub' at derelict art deco venue

New operators reveal plans for 'proper pub' at derelict art deco venue

As new windows are installed at a derelict art deco pub on the Norfolk coast, its operators have stepped forward to reveal their plans for the venue.

01.07.2026 10

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What's next for derelict site in seaside village?

What's next for derelict site in seaside village?

A derelict plot in a seaside village could one day become affordable homes - or a new village hall.

01.07.2026 9

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It's coming home... Football club move receives local backing (mostly)

It's coming home... Football club move receives local backing (mostly)

Hundreds of people are backing a football club's bid to return home as some neighbours are fighting the plans.

30.06.2026 10

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Major restoration in the works for Norfolk's largest Broad

Major restoration in the works for Norfolk's largest Broad

A grant of £453,115 will kickstart major restoration and access improvements at one of Norfolk’s largest and most ecologically important Broads.

30.06.2026 10

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Dog grooming salon planned to open in village

Dog grooming salon planned to open in village

A new dog grooming salon could open in a growing village.

30.06.2026 10

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Have your say on £100m plan to transform 'forgotten' part of Norfolk

Have your say on £100m plan to transform 'forgotten' part of Norfolk

People are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed £100m pound regeneration of a forgotten corner of Norfolk.

29.06.2026 10

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Eight years and 250 cartoons later... Yarmouth's resident artist calls it a day

Eight years and 250 cartoons later... Yarmouth's resident artist calls it a day

For the last eight years, a Peterborough man has spent his summer holidays handing out cartoons featuring the colourful characters of a Norfolk...

29.06.2026 10

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Village pub closes with landlords blaming 'woke world'

Village pub closes with landlords blaming 'woke world'

A village pub is closing down with its landlords blaming "this woke world we live in".

25.06.2026 20

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How landlords could face prosecution over looming licensing deadline

How landlords could face prosecution over looming licensing deadline

Landlords in Great Yarmouth risk a civil penalty if they fail to register for a new licensing scheme.

25.06.2026 10

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Plans for huge new warehouse at port clear major planning hurdle

Plans for huge new warehouse at port clear major planning hurdle

Plans for a huge new warehouse at Great Yarmouth’s port have cleared a major planning hurdle.

25.06.2026 10

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Norfolk resort's bathing water rated 'Excellent' for second year running

Norfolk resort's bathing water rated 'Excellent' for second year running

Hemsby's bathing water has been rated "excellent", as the Norfolk resort enters the 2026 summer season.

24.06.2026 10

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Man arrested after violent street brawl in town centre

Man arrested after violent street brawl in town centre

A man has been arrested following a violent street brawl in Great Yarmouth.

24.06.2026 10

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Car park on coast to ban unlimited free parking

A car park by the coast will no longer offer unlimited free parking.

23.06.2026 20

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Thousands flock to seafront festival celebrating cars and motorcycles

Thousands of people enjoyed a seafront festival celebrating cars and motorcycles.

23.06.2026 10

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Plans unveiled for almost 100 new homes in town on major car park

Plans have been unveiled for almost 100 new homes in Great Yarmouth.

23.06.2026 10

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Man's bid to convert barn into house refused over 'unsafe' access concerns

A man's bid to convert a barn into housing has been refused over concerns about "unsafe" access to the site.

23.06.2026 10

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Bar and restaurant can keep 'vital' marquee for another five years

A bar and restaurant has been given permission to keep an outdoor marquee for another five years.

19.06.2026 20

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Councillors reject 'unfair' new housing targets for nearly 10,000 homes

Senior councillors are warning that new housing targets which could see almost 10,000 new homes built around Great Yarmouth are "unrealistic and...

18.06.2026 10

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Norfolk school needs ‘further improvement’ after latest Ofsted visit

A school in Great Yarmouth has made progress under new leadership - but Ofsted says more work is needed to boost teaching, attendance and pupil...

18.06.2026 20

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Town centre road closed due to sinkhole

A town centre road has been closed after the appearance of a sinkhole.

17.06.2026 20

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Volunteers 'disappointed' after angle grinder incident at community centre

Volunteers have expressed disappointment after a vandal attacked a community centre.

17.06.2026 20

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Police probe continues after cash and phone stolen from supermarket

Police are still investigating the theft of cash and a phone from a supermarket in Great Yarmouth.

17.06.2026 20

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Two charged with theft after high-pressure water jet taken from van

Two people have been charged with theft after a high-pressure water jet was stolen from a van in Great Yarmouth.

16.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Two charged with theft after high-pressure water jet taken from van

Two people have been charged with theft after a high-pressure water jet was stolen from a van in Great Yarmouth.

16.06.2026 20

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Future of closed factory site uncertain after staff relocated to Norwich

A former factory site in Great Yarmouth is facing an uncertain future after staff were relocated to Norwich.

16.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Future of closed factory site uncertain after staff relocated to Norwich

A former factory site in Great Yarmouth is facing an uncertain future after staff were relocated to Norwich.

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Woman bids again to convert former hairdressers into part of house

A woman has applied for a second time to convert a former hairdressers into part of a house.

16.06.2026 20

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Tree could be chopped down after birds defecate on graves

A tree could be chopped down following complaints about birds defecating on graves.

16.06.2026 20

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Game, set, match! Norfolk tennis player secures biggest win of her career

A Norfolk tennis player has secured the biggest win of her career by becoming women's doubles champion at the Queen's Club.

15.06.2026 20

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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.

12.06.2026 20

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Norfolk's oldest person enjoys surprise birthday party

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

11.06.2026 20

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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.

11.06.2026 20

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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.

11.06.2026 20

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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 20

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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 30

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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 30

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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 20

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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

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 30

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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 20

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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 30

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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 20

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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 30

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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 20

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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 20

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