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Man revives plan to open takeaway in former Boots store

Man revives plan to open takeaway in former Boots store

A man has revived plans to open a takeaway in a former Boots store.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Why this man brought teddy bears to protests in Norfolk

Why this man brought teddy bears to protests in Norfolk

A man has staged a protest outside courts in Norfolk - in the company of a pile of teddy bears.

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Norwich Evening News

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Why this man brought teddy bears to protests in Norfolk

Why this man brought teddy bears to protests in Norfolk

A man has staged a protest outside courts in Norfolk - in the company of a pile of teddy bears.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Four homes on crumbling Norfolk coast demolished before they fall into the sea

Four homes on crumbling Norfolk coast demolished before they fall into the sea

A total of four houses that were at risk of falling into the sea have been demolished this week in Hemsby.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Holiday park planning to expand into 'caravan graveyard' following fire

Holiday park planning to expand into 'caravan graveyard' following fire

A holiday park on the coast is planning to expand into a 'caravan graveyard' following an illegal fire at the site.

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Eastern Daily Press

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What's happening at the former River Island store in Great Yarmouth?

What's happening at the former River Island store in Great Yarmouth?

A former River Island store will see a new lease of life as a gaming lounge and shop.

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Former soldier’s fight to save Hemsby home comes to an end

Former soldier’s fight to save Hemsby home comes to an end

Lance Martin has for years battled to save his clifftop home from falling into the sea.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Demolition begins on homes at risk of falling into the sea

Demolition begins on homes at risk of falling into the sea

Demolition of coastal homes has begun in Hemsby after severe erosion has left them in danger of falling into the sea.

17.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Homes about to be demolished are ransacked by thieves

Homes about to be demolished are ransacked by thieves

Homes in Hemsby due to be demolished this week have been ransacked by thieves.

17.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Family kicked off caravan park left 'in limbo' after dementia dispute

Family kicked off caravan park left 'in limbo' after dementia dispute

A family at the centre of a long‑running dispute with a Norfolk caravan park say their attempts to resolve the issue through a solicitor have been...

17.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Woman speaks of ‘heartbreak’ as coastal homes face demolition

Woman speaks of ‘heartbreak’ as coastal homes face demolition

A woman whose coastal home is due to be demolished has spoken of her “heartbreak” ahead of bulldozers moving in this week.

16.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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'How many more accidents do we need?' - Call for action at 'dangerous' crossing

'How many more accidents do we need?' - Call for action at 'dangerous' crossing

A petition launched after a boy was hit by a bus near a "dangerous" pedestrian crossing has been signed by 50 people.

16.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Bid to build housing in Broads village prompts flooding fears

Bid to build housing in Broads village prompts flooding fears

A bid to build 26 houses in a Broads village has prompted concerns about flooding.

16.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Progress on £1.3m bid to save sinking riverside road

Progress on £1.3m bid to save sinking riverside road

A £1.3m bid to strengthen a road with a history of sinking has passed an important milestone.

13.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Hemsby demolition plans see homeowners fear being made 'homeless before Christmas'

Hemsby demolition plans see homeowners fear being made 'homeless before Christmas'

Campaigners in Hemsby say they are opposed to the local council's plans to demolish erosion-threatened homes before Christmas.

12.12.2025 2

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Parents 'devastated' as school PTA disbands amid claims of 'purge'

Parents 'devastated' as school PTA disbands amid claims of 'purge'

Parents at a school near Lowestoft have been left devastated after their long-standing PTA disbanded, following claims of a "purge" of members.

12.12.2025 4

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Vandal attacks on benches leave 'scar' on town centre

Vandal attacks on benches leave 'scar' on town centre

Vandals have carried out attacks on benches in Great Yarmouth town centre.

11.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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End of the road? Hemsby homes threatened by erosion could be demolished next week

End of the road? Hemsby homes threatened by erosion could be demolished next week

Homes threatened by erosion in Hemsby could be demolished as soon as next week.

11.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Petition over 'dangerous' crossing where boy was hit by bus

Petition over 'dangerous' crossing where boy was hit by bus

A woman is launching a petition after a boy was hit by a bus near a "dangerous" pedestrian crossing.

11.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Is this the tallest Christmas tree in Norfolk?

Is this the tallest Christmas tree in Norfolk?

During the dark nights of the festive season, it is like a beacon guiding people home to Great Yarmouth.

10.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Bid to expand Norfolk holiday park with new caravans

Bid to expand Norfolk holiday park with new caravans

Holiday bosses are planning to expand a caravan park in a Norfolk village.

10.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Couple's bid to open dog walking field refused for second time

Couple's bid to open dog walking field refused for second time

A couple's bid to open a dog walking field has been refused by planners for a second time.

09.12.2025 2

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Man sets up care company after 'very poor quality' treatment received by dad

Man sets up care company after 'very poor quality' treatment received by dad

A Norfolk man has set up a care company after witnessing the "very poor quality" treatment received by his father.

09.12.2025 8

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New housing development in Norfolk's 'bottleneck' village gets go-ahead

New housing development in Norfolk's 'bottleneck' village gets go-ahead

A new housing development in Norfolk's "bottleneck" village has been given the go-ahead despite dozens of objections.

06.12.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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New housing development in Norfolk's 'bottleneck' village gets go-ahead

New housing development in Norfolk's 'bottleneck' village gets go-ahead

A new housing development in Norfolk's "bottleneck" village has been given the go-ahead despite dozens of objections.

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Second suspect in JCB cash machine ram-raid still on the loose

Second suspect in JCB cash machine ram-raid still on the loose

A second suspect involved in a JCB ram-raid on a cash machine in Great Yarmouth is still on the loose.

05.12.2025 3

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What holidaymakers really say about Great Yarmouth... and it's not what you think

What holidaymakers really say about Great Yarmouth... and it's not what you think

More than nine in 10 visitors to Great Yarmouth this summer said they would recommend the area to family and friends... and the main reason may come...

05.12.2025 3

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Council to vote on expanding major housing development in Norfolk's biggest village

Council to vote on expanding major housing development in Norfolk's biggest village

A bid to build more homes as part of a major development in one of the biggest villages in Norfolk will be decided next week.

04.12.2025 4

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Hundreds enjoy festive fun as town's Christmas lights are switched on

Hundreds enjoy festive fun as town's Christmas lights are switched on

Crowds braved the cold to enjoy the festive fun as a town's Christmas lights were switched on.

04.12.2025 4

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Village pub loses £1,500 after BT leaves landlord without phone line

Village pub loses £1,500 after BT leaves landlord without phone line

A landlord at a village pub has lost around £1,500 in takings after BT left her "without a phoneline", preventing customers from making bookings.

04.12.2025 5

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New local political party founded by Norfolk MP reaches 500 members in 24 hours

New local political party founded by Norfolk MP reaches 500 members in 24 hours

A new local political party in Norfolk has reached 500 members in less than 24 hours.

03.12.2025 4

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Man loses appeal to convert former telephone exchange into housing

Man loses appeal to convert former telephone exchange into housing

A man has lost his battle to convert a former telephone exchange into housing.

03.12.2025 4

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Norfolk MP launches new political party

Norfolk MP launches new political party

A Norfolk MP has launched a new political party nine months after he was expelled from Reform UK.

03.12.2025 4

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Empty town shop could be set for new lease of life

Empty town shop could be set for new lease of life

An empty shop on the coast could be set for a new lease of life.

02.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Talk about a sand trap! Golf club forced to change course as fairways fall onto beach

For a golfer, sand traps are one thing... but collapsing dunes are another.

29.11.2025 3

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Council throws its weight behind plans to remodel village pub and build houses

A council has thrown its weight behind plans to remodel a village pub and build houses at the site.

28.11.2025 6

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New Lidl supermarket opens in Great Yarmouth... weeks ahead of schedule

A new Lidl supermarket has opened in Great Yarmouth - weeks ahead of schedule.

28.11.2025 8

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Lord Nelson's legendary memorabilia goes under the hammer

A hoard of memorabilia linked to Admiral Lord Nelson is going under the hammer.

28.11.2025 5

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Man drops bid to build summerhouse after plans raise eyebrows among neighbours

Controversial plans for a “summerhouse” on the Norfolk coast have been dropped following objections from neighbours and a parish council.

27.11.2025 4

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Man to be sentenced after 18-hour crossbow stand-off with police

A man who pointed a loaded crossbow at neighbours before an 18-hour stand-off with police will be sentenced next month.

27.11.2025 4

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Holiday parks allowed to open year-round despite neighbour’s complaints

Three holiday parks on the Norfolk coast have been granted permission for year-round occupation.

27.11.2025 5

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Crowds gather for festive fun in Great Yarmouth as mayor hits the Christmas switch

A crowd gathered in Great Yarmouth town centre to mark the start of Christmas.

26.11.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Curry house could be chopped in two to make room for new shop

A town centre restaurant could be shrunk by half to make room for a new shop.

26.11.2025 5

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GP surgery strikes off patients who 'live too far away'

Health bosses have said that patients in a Norfolk village are being struck off their GP list because they live too far away.

25.11.2025 5

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Restoration work to start on cherished part of Great Yarmouth skyline

Restoration of a cherished part of Great Yarmouth's skyline could begin within weeks.

25.11.2025 4

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Five questions health bosses have NOT answered over patients being 'dumped' from GP

Health bosses have failed to explain why north Norfolk residents - some registered with their GP for more than half a century - are being struck off...

22.11.2025 3

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Victory at last as village road speed limit is cut

A speed limit on a village road is being reduced after years of campaigning by locals and councillors.

22.11.2025 3

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Teenagers 'devastated' as their 'spectacular' bike jump could be flattened by council

Teenage bikers have been left devastated after being told a spectacular jump they made in their local woods might be "flattened" over concerns for...

21.11.2025 3

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Major car festival announced for Great Yarmouth seafront

A major car festival has been announced for Great Yarmouth seafront next year.

21.11.2025 3

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Investigation continues following serious assault that left man in hospital

An investigation is continuing into an assault in Great Yarmouth that left a man needing hospital treatment, police have said.

21.11.2025 4

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