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Norfolk man who pledged his life to Nigel Farage defects to Rupert Lowe's new party

Norfolk man who pledged his life to Nigel Farage defects to Rupert Lowe's new party

A Norfolk man who pledged to give his life for Nigel Farage has abandoned Reform UK for Rupert Lowe's new political party.

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Council toughens stance on new late-night drinking venues

Council toughens stance on new late-night drinking venues

A council has decided to toughen its stance on new late-night drinking venues in a town centre.

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On your bike! New plan to shape future of travel and infrastructure in Great Yarmouth

On your bike! New plan to shape future of travel and infrastructure in Great Yarmouth

A new plan for travel infrastructure in Great Yarmouth over the next ten years sees a major role for cycling in the town.

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Man loses appeal for sizeable extensions to family home

Man loses appeal for sizeable extensions to family home

A man has lost an appeal to build sizeable extensions to his home after a planning inspector ruled they would harm the character of the street.

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Pub to open bigger restaurant despite fears there are 'enough food outlets'

Pub to open bigger restaurant despite fears there are 'enough food outlets'

A pub in a seaside village is set to be extended to create a year-round restaurant at a busy holiday park - despite fears from some that the area...

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Farewel to Bucket Man as shop in town's historic retail area announces closure

Farewel to Bucket Man as shop in town's historic retail area announces closure

A man who has run a DIY shop in a town's historic retail area is hanging up his apron.

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New plans for pub extension backed by planners

New plans for pub extension backed by planners

A bid to redesign and increase the size of a new pub extension has been approved.

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Norfolk church swaps hymns for 'Hollywood' to star in action movie

Norfolk church swaps hymns for 'Hollywood' to star in action movie

Private military contractors, a kidnapped heiress and a shadowy plot involving genetic experimentation are not the usual concerns of a small Norfolk...

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400-year-old pub could become cafe and art gallery after landlords 'lose everything'

400-year-old pub could become cafe and art gallery after landlords 'lose everything'

A 400-year-old pub in Great Yarmouth could be converted into a cafe and art gallery after its previous tenants "lost everything" trying to make the...

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Popular seafront ride claims it was 'pushed out of town' by neighbouring attraction

Popular seafront ride claims it was 'pushed out of town' by neighbouring attraction

The operators of a seafront attraction are claiming they have been "pushed out of town".

06.03.2026 9

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Village faces 'one long road scheme' as cycle lane works roll on

Village faces 'one long road scheme' as cycle lane works roll on

Work on a cycle lane in a seaside village will continue until May amid persisting concerns over the safety of a new junction.

06.03.2026 8

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New pool closure rules at four Norfolk holiday park leave guests 'baffled'

New pool closure rules at four Norfolk holiday park leave guests 'baffled'

Families booking off-peak breaks at four Norfolk holiday parks say they are being left without pool access for two days of their stay after the...

06.03.2026 8

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Pier plans to open new bar after £1.8m revamp

Pier plans to open new bar after £1.8m revamp

A town pier that has recently undergone a £1.8m revamp is now planning to open a new bar.

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Only three homes left on clittfop road as severe erosion hits Norfolk village

Only three homes left on clittfop road as severe erosion hits Norfolk village

At night, where the lights of neighbours’ homes once glowed along the dunes, there is now only darkness.

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Plans to restore derelict seafront pub redrawn after builders' bids go 'over budget'

Plans to restore derelict seafront pub redrawn after builders' bids go 'over budget'

Plans to bring a derelict seafront pub back to life have been redrawn after builders’ bids for the restoration came in over budget.

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Alterations planned for 65-home estate in Broads village

Alterations planned for 65-home estate in Broads village

Plans for a 65‑home estate on the edge of a Broads village are being tweaked to deal with power lines.

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Rock ’n’ roll bar to celebrate anniversary with tribute show

Rock ’n’ roll bar to celebrate anniversary with tribute show

A family-run bar which has helped bring live rock ’n’ roll back to a seaside village is set to celebrate its first anniversary this month.

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Rock ’n’ roll bar to celebrate anniversary with tribute show

Rock ’n’ roll bar to celebrate anniversary with tribute show

A family-run bar which has helped bring live rock ’n’ roll back to a seaside village is set to celebrate its first anniversary this month.

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Village to expand car park after Christmas fundraiser cancelled

Village to expand car park after Christmas fundraiser cancelled

A village has won permission to extend its car park after wet weather and parking problems forced the cancellation of a major fundraiser and sparked...

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Seafront cafe to reopen under new management at major tourist attraction

Seafront cafe to reopen under new management at major tourist attraction

A seafront cafe and boating lake on the coast is preparing to reopen under new management.

02.03.2026 8

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Fears of 'major accident' over bid for service station next to high-pressure pipeline

Fears of 'major accident' over bid for service station next to high-pressure pipeline

An energy company has raised fears of "major accidents" over plans to build a service station and McDonalds drive-through restaurant on the edge of...

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Planners accept ‘some harm’ as Ferris wheel gets go‑ahead to move

Planners accept ‘some harm’ as Ferris wheel gets go‑ahead to move

A bid to move a Ferris wheel along the Great Yarmouth seafront has been given the go‑ahead.

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Leading charity steps in after shock closure of key Norfolk and Waveney organisation

Leading charity steps in after shock closure of key Norfolk and Waveney organisation

A leading mental health charity has stepped in to offer support after the sudden closure of an organisation which ran key wellbeing services across...

02.03.2026 7

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Fast food restaurant opens in prime town centre site

Fast food restaurant opens in prime town centre site

A new takeaway has opened in a town centre premises that had been empty for years.

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Wetherspoons reveal name of pub coming to Norfolk holiday park

Wetherspoons has revealed the name of their new pub in a Norfolk holiday park.

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Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' who served community for 50 years

Tributes have been paid to a "true gentleman" who spent his life serving others as a firefighter and member of a lifeboat crew.

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Anger as roadworks 'show lack of respect' for village

Frustrated councillors have accused a housebuilder and highways bosses of showing a "lack of respect" for a coastal village over major roadworks.

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One-bedroom flat planned over village hair salon

A man wants to convert an office into a flat in a village on the edge of the Broads.

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Tributes paid to one of town's 'great characters' who has died aged 96

He was among the last survivors of his generation in Cobholm, a close-knit area of Great Yarmouth.

26.02.2026 9

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Council tax set to rise in town 'left behind' by government funding shake-up

Council tax bills in Great Yarmouth are set to rise by nearly 3pc amid frustration that the town has been "left behind" by a government funding...

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Popular coastal chippy closes 'with immediate effect'

A fish and chip shop on the coast has closed suddenly.

24.02.2026 9

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Construction firm hired for final phase of major pub restoration project

The owners of a derelict art deco pub have hired a main contractor for the final phase of its long-awaited regeneration project.

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New lease of life planned for former town centre hair salon

A former town centre hair salon could be brought back into use as a one-bedroom home.

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‘Last truly wild place’ in town fenced off amid housing row

A contested patch of woodland in a Norfolk town has been fenced off amid fears it could be replaced with housing.

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Norfolk woman wants to open dog grooming salon in village

A woman wants to open a dog grooming salon in one of the biggest villages in Norfolk.

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BT given green light for 3m tall digital advertising screens in town centre

A telecoms giant has been given the green light to replace traditional phone boxes with tall digital advertising screens at four locations across...

23.02.2026 10

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New bungalows get green light in Broads village despite objections

Three new bungalows have been approved for a Broads village despite strong objections from a parish council and neighbours.

23.02.2026 9

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Revealed: the 10 Great Yarmouth streets with the most reported crime in 2025

The streets with the highest number of crimes in Great Yarmouth last year have been revealed.

20.02.2026 10

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Great Yarmouth pottery legend honoured in major new exhibition

A major exhibition of work by celebrated Great Yarmouth potter and artist Ernie Childs is to go on show later this month.

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Golf club to celebrate special milestone by turning clock back to Edwardian times

A golf club is promising a ball of a time when it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

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Holiday park to reopen with new attractions after £5m refurbishment

A holiday park on the coast will reopen at the end of March following a £5m transformation.

19.02.2026 10

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Police hunt man after £300 in fake notes used to buy PlayStation

Police are still hunting for a man as part of a probe into the use of counterfeit cash in Great Yarmouth.

19.02.2026 10

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Outrage over plans for bungalows in town's 'last truly wild place'

A community is outraged over plans to build bungalows on what residents call "the last truly wild place" in a Norfolk town.

18.02.2026 10

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Police close investigation into theft of Pokemon cards from shop

Police have closed an investigation into a break in at a shop which saw a large amount of Pokemon cards stolen.

18.02.2026 8

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Grim new figures lay bare human cost of driving the Acle Straight

Nine people have died and 41 have been left seriously hurt on the Acle Straight in the past decade, stark new figures reveal.

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Tee-licious! Woodfired pizza van to open at family-run crazy golf course

An award-winning crazy golf course on the Norfolk coast is teeing up a new attraction - a vintage horsebox serving woodfired pizzas.

13.02.2026 10

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Fresh bid to sell alcohol at shop which lost licence over underage vodka sales

A new application has been submitted to sell alcohol at a shop which lost its licence after underage teenagers were served vodka.

13.02.2026 3

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Accountant wants to convert office into housing in Great Yarmouth

A former office in Great Yarmouth could become a two-bedroom flat.

13.02.2026 6

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Woman left with damp walls and unwanted bill after firework slams into her roof

A woman has been left with a bill of hundreds of pounds after a firework let off by “reckless” culprits slammed into her roof.

12.02.2026 2

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Ceremonial items designed by Norfolk man and used by queen to be sold at auction

Ceremonial items designed by a Norfolk man and used by Queen Elizabeth II during jubilee celebrations are to be sold at auction.

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