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Gary the goose is on the loose in Norfolk seaside village

Gary the goose is on the loose in Norfolk seaside village

A wandering goose has become an unlikely local celebrity after repeatedly popping up around a Norfolk coastal village.

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Gary the goose is on the loose in Norfolk seaside village

Gary the goose is on the loose in Norfolk seaside village

A wandering goose has become an unlikely local celebrity after repeatedly popping up around a Norfolk coastal village.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

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School roof destroyed in major blaze in Norfolk village

School roof destroyed in major blaze in Norfolk village

A major fire at a Norfolk village school has seen its roof ravaged by flames.

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Call for action after pigeon rescued with wire embedded in feet in Norfolk

Call for action after pigeon rescued with wire embedded in feet in Norfolk

A pigeon found with fishing wire tightly embedded in both feet could lose a toe from amputation.

previous day 10

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Family left "shaken" after their cat was shot with air rifle pellet

Family left

A family have been left "shaken" and frightened for their pets' and children's safety after their cat was shot with an air rifle pellet in Norfolk.

previous day 10

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Pub regulars to play cricket team in annual fundraising match

Pub regulars to play cricket team in annual fundraising match

Regulars at a coastal pub in Norfolk are set to go head-to-head with a local cricket team in a match for charity.

previous day 20

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Former Santander bank could become three flats and a shop

Former Santander bank could become three flats and a shop

A bank which was closed in March could become three flats in the centre of a Norfolk town.

thursday 10

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Former Santander bank could become three flats and a shop

Former Santander bank could become three flats and a shop

A bank which was closed in March could become three flats in the centre of a Norfolk town.

thursday 10

Norwich Evening News

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Water pours from wall as burst main woe continues on town road

Water pours from wall as burst main woe continues on town road

A burst main water leak which was reported weeks ago has significantly worsened, leading to renewed calls for action from locals.

12.08.2026 10

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Crowd gathers to demand reopening of closed NHS facility

Crowd gathers to demand reopening of closed NHS facility

A lively demonstration took place over the weekend in support of the reopening of an NHS site.

12.08.2026 10

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Vandalised climbing frame reopens after repairs

Vandalised climbing frame reopens after repairs

A playground in a Broadland village has reopened after it was repaired by the council.

12.08.2026 10

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Calls over bridge pressure and air quality in village plans

Calls over bridge pressure and air quality in village plans

Campaigners are urging North Norfolk District Council to examine whether future housebuilding in Hoveton could worsen pressure on Wroxham bridge and...

12.08.2026 10

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Calls over bridge pressure and air quality in village plans

Calls over bridge pressure and air quality in village plans

Campaigners are urging North Norfolk District Council to examine whether future housebuilding in Hoveton could worsen pressure on Wroxham bridge and...

12.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Green light for 'unsightly' Norfolk patch to become a family home

Green light for 'unsightly' Norfolk patch to become a family home

Neighbours have supported plans to transform what they described as an “unsightly” and unused patch of land in Norfolk into a new family home.

11.08.2026 10

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Part of bus shelter at centre of bitter battle could get second life

Part of bus shelter at centre of bitter battle could get second life

Part of the infamous Sheringham bus shelter could get a second lease of life - brick by brick.

11.08.2026 20

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Domino effect! Norfolk pizzeria pleads for support after major chain moves to town

Domino effect! Norfolk pizzeria pleads for support after major chain moves to town

An independent pizzeria has urged people to support local businesses ahead of a major chain opening in north Norfolk town.

10.08.2026 10

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Carnival celebrates a colourful start to family fun events galore

Carnival celebrates a colourful start to family fun events galore

Families flocked to Cromer’s seafront as the town’s carnival got under way with a colourful first week of free activities for children.

10.08.2026 10

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Road closure planned for BT works

Road closure planned for BT works

A road by a north Norfolk town is set to close for crews to carry out work on communication poles.

10.08.2026 10

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Plan to turn agriculture building into distribution hub rejected

Plan to turn agriculture building into distribution hub rejected

A bid to turn a former dairy agriculture building into a rural distribution hub has been thrown out.

08.08.2026 20

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Tributes paid to Norfolk businessman who founded one of region's largest motor groups

Tributes paid to Norfolk businessman who founded one of region's largest motor groups

Tributes have been paid to a Norfolk businessman who founded one of East Anglia's largest privately owned car dealerships.

07.08.2026 10

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Tributes paid to Norfolk businessman who founded one of region's largest motor groups

Tributes paid to Norfolk businessman who founded one of region's largest motor groups

Tributes have been paid to a Norfolk businessman who founded one of East Anglia's largest privately owned car dealerships.

07.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Former bank in Norfolk town could be turned into shops and flats

Former bank in Norfolk town could be turned into shops and flats

A vacant Grade II-listed former bank in the heart of a Norfolk town could be transformed into two shops and four flats under newly submitted plans.

07.08.2026 10

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Coastal village in north Norfolk warned of loud overnight repairs

Coastal village in north Norfolk warned of loud overnight repairs

Locals in a coastal village in north Norfolk are being asked to remove vehicles before overnight works take place next week.

07.08.2026 20

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Norfolk parish council forced to act after cars park on blind bend

Norfolk parish council forced to act after cars park on blind bend

A north Norfolk parish council has been forced to act after "dangerous" parking on a blind bend caused near-misses.

07.08.2026 10

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Victory for Norfolk village parents as kids get free bus pass

Victory for Norfolk village parents as kids get free bus pass

Parents in a Norfolk village have won a victory after a council agreed to grant free bus passes for their high school children.

07.08.2026 10

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New homes and cemetery bid for Norfolk town hit with objections

New homes and cemetery bid for Norfolk town hit with objections

Contentious plans for 49 new homes and a new cemetery in Holt are being weighed by a council.

06.08.2026 10

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New dog groomer salon approved despite parking and access concerns

New dog groomer salon approved despite parking and access concerns

A north Norfolk village is set to get a new dog grooming salon despite multiple objections from neighbours worried about parking and access.

06.08.2026 10

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Norfolk family faces large bill after beloved cat loses leg in "shooting"

Norfolk family faces large bill after beloved cat loses leg in

A heartbroken family in north Norfolk has been left facing a huge vet bill after their beloved pet cat was found with horrific injuries thought to be...

06.08.2026 30

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Norfolk independent living complex to undergo upgrade

Norfolk independent living complex to undergo upgrade

An independent living complex in north Norfolk is set for a major upgrade.

05.08.2026 10

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New litter picking group holds first meetup on Cromer Pier

New litter picking group holds first meetup on Cromer Pier

A new litter‑picking group has held its first meet‑up on Cromer Pier as volunteers declare war on rubbish blighting the town's beach.

05.08.2026 10

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Norfolk MP demands answers over potential early release of killer drink driver

Norfolk MP demands answers over potential early release of killer drink driver

An angry Norfolk MP has demanded answers from the justice secretary over the potential early release of a drink‑driver who killed a 20‑year‑old...

05.08.2026 10

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Norfolk road has been 'underwater' for 20 years due to persistent leak

Norfolk road has been 'underwater' for 20 years due to persistent leak

A rural road in north Norfolk is "underwater" as locals say a 20-year leak problem has still not been fixed.

05.08.2026 20

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Tributes paid as 'selfless' lifeboat stalwart dies

Tributes paid as 'selfless' lifeboat stalwart dies

Tributes have been paid to a "kind" and "selfless" lifeboatman who helped promote a town's lifesaving heritage.

05.08.2026 10

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Row over 'insulting' bus pass decision heats up as children refused free transport

Anger is growing among families after a council decision left some children facing a miles-long walk to school along a muddy, unlit footpath - while...

04.08.2026 10

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Family-run business that loves the sound of music expands to village site

A family with a passion for music and mending is celebrating taking their business from a shed start-up to a new village base.

04.08.2026 20

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Brown hares caught 'boxing' at Norfolk National Trust site

A pair of brown hares have been captured on camera squaring up to each other on the Norfolk coast.

03.08.2026 10

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Thousands dance the night away at Blickling Hall

Classic Ibiza brought a festival atmosphere to Blickling Hall at the weekend as thousands of people danced the night away to club anthems performed...

03.08.2026 20

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Man accused of murdering neighbour by setting him on fire dies

A man accused of murdering his neighbour in a Norfolk village by setting him on fire has died.

03.08.2026 20

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Fury as children told they cannot have free bus pass (but their older siblings can)

Children in a Norfolk village have been told they are not eligible for a free school bus pass even though their older siblings living in the same...

02.08.2026 20

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Controversial housing plans revived AGAIN despite local objections

Controversial plans for six new homes to be built in a North Walsham have been revised, following months of objections from locals.

01.08.2026 10

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Architect reveals bold plans for 42 metre WOODEN lighthouse on Norfolk coast

An architect has outlined bold plans to build a 42-metre timber lighthouse on the Norfolk coast.

31.07.2026 20

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Bin backlog sparks smell and rat fears in Norfolk town

Commercial bins in a Norfolk town have not been emptied for more than two months, leaving foul smells and fears of rats.

31.07.2026 10

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Lib Dem council to take down flaggers' Union Jacks and put up 'civic banners' instead

North Norfolk's Liberal Democrat-controlled council says it plans to remove Union Jacks put up by flaggers on Cromer seafront.

30.07.2026 10

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Norfolk garden centre announces £1.8m expansion plans

A much-loved garden centre in north Norfolk has invested £1.8million into a redevelopment project.

30.07.2026 20

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Church's plans for its community hall upset locals and the town council

A church's plans to convert its community hall into flats and a shop have upset locals.

29.07.2026 20

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The booming Norfolk branch line which has seen passenger numbers QUADRUPLE

A Norfolk branch line has seen one of the country's biggest increases in passenger numbers, with a quadrupling of the figures in the last 30 years.

28.07.2026 20

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The village leak which has been pouring water down drain since before hosepipe ban

Villagers have voiced their frustration at a leaking pipe which has seen drinking water gushing down a drain for a month while they are living under a...

28.07.2026 20

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Relief as missing notebook at popular coastal spot is found

A much-loved community project at one of Sheringham’s best-known beauty spots sparked concern this week – before a happy discovery brought relief...

28.07.2026 20

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Norfolk 'celebrity' pub hits back at 'overpriced' review with 650-word Facebook post

A Norfolk pub popular with celebrities has defended its prices after a customer left a review accusing its menu being too expensive.

27.07.2026 20

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Invasive Asian hornet confirmed in Norfolk village

Asian hornet experts have confirmed a new sighting near Aylsham as the invasive insect continues to spread across the UK.

27.07.2026 30

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