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Protest at greyhound racing stadium over 'extreme heat'

Animal welfare activists have protested at a Norfolk venue over concerns about greyhounds racing in "extreme heat".

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Obituary: Tributes paid to Norfolk mum who dedicated her life to others

When Norfolk woman Miranda Simmonds was just seven years old, she and her sister Sharon went missing from home.  

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Dog exercise park asks for planning permission... four years after opening

A dog exercise park has asked for planning permission... after opening four years ago.

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Landau drivers lament decline of 'dying trade' as fare rise rejected

Landau drivers lament decline of 'dying trade' as fare rise rejected

Once a staple of summer on Great Yarmouth seafront, the iconic horse-drawn landaus are becoming an increasingly rare sight. 

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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.

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New wildlife rescue centre could open in former village chicken shed

New wildlife rescue centre could open in former village chicken shed

A wildlife rescue centre could finally find a permanent home in a village in the Broads.

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Man 'woken by screams' after early morning town attack

Man 'woken by screams' after early morning town attack

A quiet coastal community has been left in shock after a teenager was injured in an early-morning attack. 

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Bus service on coast axed following 'operational difficulties'

Bus service on coast axed following 'operational difficulties'

A seasonal bus service in Great Yarmouth has been axed following "operational difficulties".

26.06.2025 8

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Pub closed for five years could reopen as plans submitted to 'transform' venue

Pub closed for five years could reopen as plans submitted to 'transform' venue

A pub that has been closed for more than five years could reopen as the landlords plan to transform the premises. 

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Plans for ‘exceptionally tall’ telecoms mast in seaside village spark safety concerns

Plans for ‘exceptionally tall’ telecoms mast in seaside village spark safety concerns

A proposed 20-metre telecoms mast is facing opposition amid concerns over road safety and visual impact on a seaside village. 

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Officials reject housing plans for former village telephone exchange

Officials reject housing plans for former village telephone exchange

A bid to convert a former telephone exchange in a Broads village into housing has been refused.

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'True summer weather' brings record crowds to coast for classic cars festival

'True summer weather' brings record crowds to coast for classic cars festival

Sunshine and warm weather brought record crowds to the coast for a festival celebrating cars and motorcycles. 

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'Heart and soul' resort entertainer fighting for life-changing Mexican trip

'Heart and soul' resort entertainer fighting for life-changing Mexican trip

A much-loved local entertainer is hoping to travel to Mexico for pioneering neurological treatment after suffering a life-changing stroke. 

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School swimming pool could open to the public after £350k upgrade

School swimming pool could open to the public after £350k upgrade

A major upgrade to a school swimming pool could see it opening to the public.

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Fears over 'social stress' see man lose battle to open garage barbershop

Fears over 'social stress' see man lose battle to open garage barbershop

A man has lost his battle to open a barbershop in a quiet cul-de-sac following concerns over parking and "social stress".

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Church to crown new parish priest... after waiting three years

Church to crown new parish priest... after waiting three years

A church on the coast is finally welcoming a new parish priest... after a wait of three years. 

20.06.2025 4

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WATCH: Man steals from care worker's car as she is visiting client

WATCH: Man steals from care worker's car as she is visiting client

A thief has targeted the car of a care worker who was visiting an elderly client in a Broads village. 

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See inside renovated guest house on the coast as new managers take over

See inside renovated guest house on the coast as new managers take over

A guesthouse on the coast has been given a fresh lease of life after being taken over by new managers.

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Council refuses man's bid to build 'large and bulky' extension

Council refuses man's bid to build 'large and bulky' extension

A man's bid to build an extension has been refused by planners.

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New lease of life for part of village's former post office

New lease of life for part of village's former post office

Part of a village's former post office will be transformed into a hair salon.

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Woman with 'intense' chronic pain to swim English Channel for 60th birthday

Woman with 'intense' chronic pain to swim English Channel for 60th birthday

A woman living with chronic pain has challenged herself to swim the English Channel - just two days after her 60th birthday.

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Passenger group welcome bus fare cap extension in Norfolk

Passenger group welcome bus fare cap extension in Norfolk

A transport passenger group for the Great Yarmouth area has welcomed the government's decision to extend the £3 bus fare cap.

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Mystery man scoops record-breaking £11.5m jackpot

Mystery man scoops record-breaking £11.5m jackpot

A man believed to be from the Lowestoft area has scooped a record-breaking £11.5m jackpot. 

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Norfolk family's holiday turns into nightmare after dad arrested over car blunder

Norfolk family's holiday turns into nightmare after dad arrested over car blunder

A Norfolk family's holiday turned into a nightmare after the dad was arrested and jailed at a European border.

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Ringing the changes! Church bells and clock to get £160k makeover

Ringing the changes! Church bells and clock to get £160k makeover

A ringing endorsement for a Norfolk church will see its 300-year-old bells restored - and finally chiming in tune.

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Norfolk family's holiday turns into nightmare after dad arrested over car blunder

Norfolk family's holiday turns into nightmare after dad arrested over car blunder

A Norfolk family's holiday turned into a nightmare after the dad was arrested and jailed at a European border.

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Bid to bulldoze former police station faces objections... and one roosting bat

Bid to bulldoze former police station faces objections... and one roosting bat

A roosting bat could slow down plans to bulldoze a village's former police station.

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Worried daughter's plan to do skydive for mum brought forward

A worried daughter's plan to do a skydive to pay for her ill mother's holiday has been brought forward.

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Plans to demolish 'cramped and archaic' vet clinic and build new £1m surgery approved

A "cramped and archaic" veterinary surgery in Great Yarmouth will be bulldozed and replaced with a new £1m facility.

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Woman wins 'three years of hell' battle with Norfolk holiday park operator

After three years of "hell", a woman who used her life savings to move to Norfolk can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

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Derelict warehouse to be converted into housing

A derelict warehouse in Great Yarmouth will be converted into housing.

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Heartbreak as vandals cause £12k of damage at historic Norfolk church

Stone-throwing vandals have caused "heartbreak" after smashing windows at a Norfolk church.

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Defence ministry sues tech tycoon over his use of former Norfolk RAF base

The Ministry of Defence has sued a tech tycoon who lives in a former RAF base in rural Norfolk. 

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Defence ministry sues tech tycoon over his use of former Norfolk RAF base

The Ministry of Defence has sued a tech tycoon who lives in a former RAF base in rural Norfolk. 

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'Miraculous' medal finds its way back to family 50 years after being stolen

When burglars stole a precious medal from a family with roots in Norfolk, it was thought the heirloom was lost forever.

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Eleven sculptures and one paving artwork to form 'fantastic' new art trail in town

A new public art trail in Great Yarmouth is being officially launched.  

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Princess Anne visits coastal watch station to meet lifesaving volunteers

Volunteers who keep a daily lookout over the Norfolk coast have enjoyed a visit from a member of the royal family. 

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New hospital could be FIVE TIMES TALLER than current building

A new hospital serving the Great Yarmouth and east Suffolk areas could be up to 10 storeys high - five times taller than the current facility.

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Tech tycoon breathes fresh life into giant Cold War radar on Norfolk Broads

Once a secret sentinel of the Cold War, a giant radar in the Norfolk countryside is being reawoken.

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Health centre that closed over mystery illness could reopen this month

A GP surgery on the coast that has been closed for almost a month after staff fell ill due to a mystery illness could reopen within two weeks. 

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Third time lucky? Bungalow bid for coastal village comes before council again

It might be a case of third time lucky for a man hoping to build three bungalows on a farm on the coast.

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Officials give green light to housing bid for former council office

A bid to convert a former council office into wheelchair accessible house has been given the green light by planners.

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Plans to almost double size of seafront amusement arcade set to be approved

Plans to almost double the size of an amusement arcade on Great Yarmouth seafront are set to be given the go-ahead despite concerns over its size.

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GP surgery struggling after taking on 1,600 extra patients applies to add extension

A surgery strained by space pressures after taking on more than one thousand extra patients is planning to add an extension to ease pressures at...

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Plans revealed to replace RSPCA clinic with new £1m vet surgery

A veterinary surgery run by the RSPCA in Great Yarmouth could be bulldozed and replaced with a new £1m facility.

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Bid for 80 homes on site of former football ground

A bid to build 80 houses on a former football club ground has been recommended for approval. 

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New sign appears on seafront landmark ahead of grand reopening

A new sign has appeared on one of Great Yarmouth's landmark buildings ahead of its official grand reopening.

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Worker criticises 'horrendous' parking at major hospital

A member of staff has criticised parking “chaos” at a hospital that serves the Great Yarmouth and Waveney areas. 

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New speed limit on A47 'in effect and enforceable', National Highways confirms

A new speed limit has come into effect on the Acle Straight, National Highways has confirmed.

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Man celebrates his 90th birthday... in car the same age as him

They both began their lives in the same year...

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