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Holly Clement

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Locals given six weeks to decide where 14,000 new homes should go

Locals given six weeks to decide where 14,000 new homes should go

North Norfolk must find space for nearly 14,000 new homes - and locals have just six weeks to say where they should go.

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Sea lovers urged to join dolphin watches on north Norfolk coast

Sea lovers urged to join dolphin watches on north Norfolk coast

Locals are being urged to turn their eyes seaward this summer as National Whale and Dolphin Week comes to the north Norfolk coast.

22.07.2026 10

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Norfolk parks gets upgrade to encourage community use

Norfolk parks gets upgrade to encourage community use

Simple changes are being made to green spaces in hopes to help make a town in Norfolk more welcoming.

22.07.2026 10

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Norfolk shop crowned World Cup winner after Spain triumph

Norfolk shop crowned World Cup winner after Spain triumph

England may still be chasing World Cup glory, but one Norfolk business has been celebrating Spain's tournament triumph.

21.07.2026 10

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Coastguard hangs up his hat after 42 years of frontline rescues

Coastguard hangs up his hat after 42 years of frontline rescues

After more than four decades on the frontline, a Cromer coastguard has retired from the service.

21.07.2026 10

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Clocktower at centrepiece of National Trust site to be repaired after weather damage

Clocktower at centrepiece of National Trust site to be repaired after weather damage

The clocktower which forms the centrepiece of Blickling Hall is to be restored after suffering from years of weather damage.

21.07.2026 10

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Guided tours launched in tiny Norfolk village (with a big claim to fame)

Guided tours launched in tiny Norfolk village (with a big claim to fame)

It is one of Norfolk's smallest villages with a population of just 140 people.

21.07.2026 10

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Beach steps in Norfolk village upgraded after bonfire vandalism

Beach steps in Norfolk village upgraded after bonfire vandalism

The first phase of repairs to a vandalised cliffside staircase on the Norfolk coast has been completed.

21.07.2026 10

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Village buts into 'Battle of the Beaches' after being controversially snubbed

Village buts into 'Battle of the Beaches' after being controversially snubbed

For the past four years, 16 beaches in north Norfolk have been involved in a public vote to find the favourite.

20.07.2026 10

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Man's 1,700 mile bicycle ride... on a Raleigh Chopper!

Man's 1,700 mile bicycle ride... on a Raleigh Chopper!

It was a classic of the 1970s, fondly remembered for its style - but hardly for its endurance.

20.07.2026 10

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Gritter seen roaming through village during heatwave

Gritter seen roaming through village during heatwave

A gritter rolling through a north Norfolk village in the middle of a summer heatwave is not something you expect to see.

17.07.2026 10

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Walkers return to Norfolk estate after man trampled to death by cattle

Walkers return to Norfolk estate after man trampled to death by cattle

Two days after a man was trampled to death by cattle in north Norfolk, life has returned to normal at a country park.

15.07.2026 10

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Norfolk beach transformed into ancient Rome for new short film

Norfolk beach transformed into ancient Rome for new short film

A short film starring an actor from The Crown has been shot on the Norfolk coast as the production transformed a quiet beach into ancient Rome.

15.07.2026 10

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Council to remove 'unsightly' items from graves

Council to remove 'unsightly' items from graves

A series of inspections is set to take place at Cromer's town cemetery to remove broken or “unsightly” items.

15.07.2026 10

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Town to get new £580,000 travel hub within a year after shelter torn down

Town to get new £580,000 travel hub within a year after shelter torn down

A £580,000 travel hub could be completed within nine months after work began this week to demolish a long-standing bus shelter.

15.07.2026 10

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Wheelchair users can now reach beach more easily

Wheelchair users can now reach beach more easily

Free beach wheelchairs are now available on Sea Palling beach for people with mobility issues.

15.07.2026 10

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Villages at risk of being claimed by the sea under spotlight

Villages at risk of being claimed by the sea under spotlight

Coastal erosion threatening parts of north Norfolk will be under the spotlight as drop-in sessions are being held to discuss villages at risk of being...

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Post Office branch in north Norfolk village closes with no replacement planned

Post Office branch in north Norfolk village closes with no replacement planned

A north Norfolk village has officially lost its Post Office branch with officials confirming there is no replacement planned.

14.07.2026 10

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New royal family revealed for town

New royal family revealed for town

A new royal family has been crowned in Cromer to signal the start of this year’s much-anticipated Carnival season.

14.07.2026 10

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Much-loved postie given heartfelt send-off after delivering final letter

Much-loved postie given heartfelt send-off after delivering final letter

A much-loved postie has been given a heartfelt send-off after completing his final delivery.

14.07.2026 10

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New play equipment added to transformed village playpark

New play equipment added to transformed village playpark

Fresh play equipment and a wildlife garden have been installed as part of a playpark transformation in a north Norfolk village.

14.07.2026 10

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Norfolk man creates England World Cup anthem

A football-mad Cromer man has penned an original anthem to support England’s World Cup dream.

13.07.2026 10

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Consultation for nearly 70 homes in Norfolk town launched

A public consultation over plans to build nearly 70 homes in Cromer takes place today.

13.07.2026 10

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Bid to expand and improve dog facility in north Norfolk

A north Norfolk village could see improvements for a secure dog walking and training facility.

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Demolition of cherished bus shelter called 'a blow to the community'

Campaigners have described the loss of a cherished 1950s bus shelter as a blow to the community.

10.07.2026 10

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Photo of old woman at bus stop sparks bizarre war of words

A bizarre war of words has broken out over an “unrealistic and “offensive” photograph of an old lady waiting at a rural bus stop.

09.07.2026 10

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Petrol station could be bulldozed and rebuilt in new plans

A vacant petrol station could soon be brought back to life as part of a major redevelopment of the coastal site.

09.07.2026 10

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Plunging profits and passenger numbers hit heritage railway

North Norfolk Railway has reported a drop in passenger numbers and profits despite marking a landmark anniversary year.

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Coastal park to have upgraded gardeners area and greenhouse

A planning bid to support green-fingered plant lovers who work in a Cromer park has been approved.

08.07.2026 10

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38 home housing scheme movs step closer for Norfolk village

A long-delayed housing development in Corpusty has moved a step closer after key planning conditions were signed off.

07.07.2026 10

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Council ramps up cleaning effort as Norfolk beaches hit by summer tourist surge

The sandy beaches and seaside towns of the north Norfolk coastline attract hundreds of thousands of tourists each year.

07.07.2026 10

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New litter-picking group forms to tackle rubbish on Norfolk coast

A new group of litter pickers has formed to tackle rubbish piling up on a Norfolk beach.

07.07.2026 10

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Da Doo Run Ron! 92-year-old parkrunner is aiming to complete his 100th event

A 92-year-old from Norfolk who became a passionate parkrunner two years ago is now on track to complete his 100th event.

06.07.2026 10

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What lurks off Norfolk's mini Great Barrier Reef?

Crystal clear waters have given a colourful and revealing glimpse of the hidden world beneath the waves off Sheringham.

04.07.2026 10

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Angry councillor urges parents to take responsibility over yob behaviour

An angry councillor has urged parents to take more responsibility for their children amid growing concerns over anti-social behaviour in Sheringham.

03.07.2026 10

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Joint effort launched to stop heatwave litter blighting beach

A joint effort has been launched to make sure a beach will not be plagued with litter again during the next heatwave.

03.07.2026 10

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Fly-tipping pledge made by would-be police boss

A new fund dedicated to help farmers cover the cost of clearing fly-tipping has been proposed.

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England game snubbed as popular pub puts neighbours first

A popular Broadside pub will remain closed during England's next big game despite the chance to stay open late under new rules.

03.07.2026 10

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New fish and chip shop draws crowds as it opens in market town

We're frying tonight!

03.07.2026 10

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Calls grow for strong action as litter piles up on Norfolk beach

Strong action has been demanded after piles of rubbish mounted up on a north Norfolk beach over the weekend.

01.07.2026 10

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Work is set to start on turning former tourist centre into a dentist

Work is set to start on turning Cromer's former tourist information centre into a new dentist surgery.

01.07.2026 10

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Plans for Premier Inn in North Walsham are still under scrutiny

Plans for a Premier Inn on a former factory site in North Walsham are still under scrutiny at North Norfolk District Council.

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Sea AP-PALLING! Photos show bins overflowing on the coast

This picture shows bins overflowing and rubbish scattered across Sea Palling beach after crowds flocked to the coast during the weekend heatwave.

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Norfolk's Loo Lady starts new life as self-sufficient farmer in Polish forest

A former North Norfolk mayor, once dubbed the “Norfolk loo lady”, has swapped civic life on the coast for a remote farmhouse deep in the forests...

30.06.2026 10

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New car park approved to ease pressure on Norfolk market town

Plans for a new car park and transport hub aimed at easing pressure on a Norfolk market town have been approved.

30.06.2026 10

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Football mad pub launches own beer as it gears up for knock-out round

A football-mad Norfolk pub has launched its own World Cup beer as Three Lions fans continue to pack out its temporary stand.

29.06.2026 10

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Seaside pub looks to make beach hut dining pods a permanent feature

A seaside pub which was at the centre of planning row over beach hut dining pods is now seeking permission to keep the structures.

29.06.2026 10

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Market town's new heritage attraction given the green light

A new heritage attraction designed to encourage people to explore Aylsham’s historic town centre has been given the green light.

29.06.2026 10

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People express shock after "four stacks" of rubbish picked up on beach

Hundredsof people have voiced their frustrations at the amount of litter left on Cromer beach over the weekend.

29.06.2026 20

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Dune fire breaks out on the coast during heatwave

A fire broke out in sand dunes on the coast as Norfolk remained gripped by a heatwave.

28.06.2026 20

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