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New 81-bed Premier Inn hotel given the go-ahead to open on former factory site

A Norfolk town is set to get its first branded hotel after plans for an 81-bed Premier Inn were approved.

yesterday 8

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Matthew Senior

Family puts forward plans to build new home in village to meet long-term needs

A family has launched a planning bid to build a new village home designed to accommodate their long-term needs.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Off-grid holiday cabin offering 'unique glamping retreat' given the go-ahead

Off-grid holiday cabin offering 'unique glamping retreat' given the go-ahead

A new off-grid holiday cabin offering "a unique glamping retreat" has been given the go-ahead despite concerns.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Collapsed sewer repairs in town announced for second time in a month

Collapsed sewer repairs in town announced for second time in a month

Work to fix a collapsed sewer is expected to cause disruption in a town for the second time in a month.

previous day 20

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Shop receives change-of-use approval after planning oversight discovered

Shop receives change-of-use approval after planning oversight discovered

A charity shop converted from a former furniture repair business has been given the go-ahead for its change of use.

monday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Locals slam impact of proposed dog walking field near 'peaceful' town street

Locals slam impact of proposed dog walking field near 'peaceful' town street

Locals have slammed the impact of a proposed dog walking field near a "peaceful" residential street.

monday 20

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Work on £11m four-lane swimming pool 'rapidly taking shape' ahead of opening

Work on £11m four-lane swimming pool 'rapidly taking shape' ahead of opening

New photos show the latest progress on an £11m swimming pool ahead of its planned opening in a market town.

monday 10

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Matthew Senior

Choir aiming to bring 'the African experience' through music to perform in town

Choir aiming to bring 'the African experience' through music to perform in town

An internationally acclaimed choir aiming to bring "the African experience" is taking to the stage in a market town.

monday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

28-mile diversion route to come into effect as town road closing to motorists

28-mile diversion route to come into effect as town road closing to motorists

Motorists have been warned to expect disruption as a road closure and lengthy diversion route will come into effect.

06.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

550-home development plans set for approval despite widespread backlash

550-home development plans set for approval despite widespread backlash

A large-scale development that could see 550 homes built on the edge of a seaside town is set for approval despite widespread backlash.

06.11.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Garage at village home could be transformed into new dog grooming salon

Garage at village home could be transformed into new dog grooming salon

A new small-scale dog grooming salon could be set to open on the outskirts of a Norfolk village.

06.11.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Planning bid launched by couple to build new single-storey home in village

Planning bid launched by couple to build new single-storey home in village

A couple has launched to a planning bid to build a new single-storey home on land in a Norfolk village.

06.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Exhibition to shine light on lives of First World War soldiers in seaside town

Exhibition to shine light on lives of First World War soldiers in seaside town

A new exhibition shining a light on the lives and stories of First World War soldiers is set to open in a seaside town.

06.11.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Video shows progress of town's new £279,000 skate park ahead of opening

Video shows progress of town's new £279,000 skate park ahead of opening

New footage has shown the latest progress on a £279,000 market town skate park ahead of its opening.

06.11.2026 450

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'Only surviving example' of rare vehicle to go on display at major car show

'Only surviving example' of rare vehicle to go on display at major car show

A rare Ford vehicle described as "the only surviving example" of its kind is going on display at a major car show.

05.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Full steam ahead for countryside sauna and wellbeing retreat as plans approved

Full steam ahead for countryside sauna and wellbeing retreat as plans approved

Plans for a new countryside sauna and wellbeing retreat have gone full steam ahead after getting the go-ahead.

05.11.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Town cinema visited by royals could be restored in £615,000 regeneration project

Town cinema visited by royals could be restored in £615,000 regeneration project

A Grade-II listed cinema once visited by both Prince William and Harry could be restored as part of a major regeneration project.

05.11.2026 50

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'Beloved' dancing teacher who trained generations of pupils dies aged 85

'Beloved' dancing teacher who trained generations of pupils dies aged 85

A beloved dancing teacher who trained generations of children across the county has died aged 85.

04.11.2026 30

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Holiday park to expand with more lodges to cope with 'influx' of tourists

Holiday park to expand with more lodges to cope with 'influx' of tourists

A holiday park is set to expand with more lodges to cope with an "influx of additional tourists" in the area.

04.11.2026 20

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Pressure mounting on council to take action over 'derelict' high street eyesore

Pressure mounting on council to take action over 'derelict' high street eyesore

Pressure is mounting on a council to take action over an infamous high street eyesore left in a state of disrepair.

04.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Record-breaking music academy to host open day of creativity and community

Record-breaking music academy to host open day of creativity and community

A world-record breaking music academy is marking its 25th anniversary with a day of creativity and community this weekend.

04.11.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Locals asked for views as town council explores ways to fund cost of car parks

Locals asked for views as town council explores ways to fund cost of car parks

People are being urged to have their say on how to pay for a town's car parks amid fierce backlash over potential charges.

03.11.2026 10

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Fresh details on market town's first KFC unveiled in new plans

Fresh details on market town's first KFC unveiled in new plans

The latest update on a Norfolk town's first KFC has been unveiled in new planning documents.

03.11.2026 30

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Waste worker found recycling manager entangled in machine, inquest hears

Waste worker found recycling manager entangled in machine, inquest hears

The body of a "loving" and "family-oriented" recycling manager was discovered by his colleague in a waste sorting machine, an inquest has heard.

03.11.2026 20

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Man killed in head-on crash after oncoming motorist suffered coughing fit

Man killed in head-on crash after oncoming motorist suffered coughing fit

A motorist was killed in a head-on crash on the A47 after the driver of an oncoming car suffered a coughing fit and veered out of his lane, an inquest...

02.11.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Man killed in head-on crash after oncoming motorist suffered coughing fit

Man killed in head-on crash after oncoming motorist suffered coughing fit

A motorist was killed in a head-on crash on the A47 after the driver of an oncoming car suffered a coughing fit and veered out of his lane, an inquest...

02.11.2026 10

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Heritage railway to lay wreath and take part in town's remembrance parade

Heritage railway to lay wreath and take part in town's remembrance parade

A heritage railway running through Norfolk is set to take part in a town's remembrance parade.

01.11.2026 30

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Drink driver banned for 15 months after being caught over the alcohol limit

A man has been fined and given a driving ban after being caught by police over the legal alcohol limit.

30.10.2026 20

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Planned homes for village scrapped after 'disruption' and 'danger' concerns

A planned residential development in a village has been scrapped after locals said it would cause "disruption" and "danger".

30.10.2026 20

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Shoplifter who targeted same store twice in a month avoids jail

A prolific shoplifter who targeted the same store twice in the space of a month has avoided jail.

30.10.2026 20

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Next stage of 380-home plans approved despite concerns over railway bridge

The next stage of plans to build a large-scale housing development in a market town have been given the go-ahead.

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Psychic and author dies after accident at her home

A psychic and author has died after falling down a flight of stairs at her home.

28.10.2026 20

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Psychic and author dies after accident at her home

A psychic and author has died after falling down a flight of stairs at her home.

28.10.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Farm shop, café and bakery given the go-ahead to extend opening hours

A café, farm shop and bakery due to open near a Norfolk town has been given the go-ahead to extend its hours of operation.

28.10.2026 20

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Risk of further deaths after bodies of two young climbers found

More lives could be lost if improvements are not made to the way police respond to dropped 999 calls, a coroner has warned.

28.10.2026 20

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Night of fireworks, fun and family entertainment to light up market town

A night of fireworks, food and family entertainment is set to light up a Norfolk town next month.

28.10.2026 20

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Night of fireworks, fun and family entertainment to light up market town

A night of fireworks, food and family entertainment is set to light up a Norfolk town next month.

28.10.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Seaside town school with values described as 'the Golden Halo' praised by Ofsted

A seaside town school where pupils describe its values as the 'Golden Halo' is celebrating a landmark Ofsted achievement.

27.10.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Construction work on new £279,000 skate park taking shape ahead of opening

Construction work on a new £279,000 skate park is gathering pace ahead of its planned opening.

27.10.2026 20

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Specialist school's bid to demolish mobile unit and increase parking approved

A specialist school's bid to demolish a mobile unit and increase its on-site parking has been given the go-ahead.

27.10.2026 20

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Car owners rally round man diagnosed with motor neurone disease

One year after marrying the love of his life, Jonathan Butcher's life was changed by a devastating diagnosis.

27.10.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Car owners rally round man diagnosed with motor neurone disease

One year after marrying the love of his life, Jonathan Butcher's life was changed by a devastating diagnosis.

27.10.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Month-long road closure to be split into phases as motorists issued warning

A month-long road closure is set to come into effect in a Norfolk town, with motorists warned to expect disruption.

26.10.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Saga over compensation over major water leak continues as company boss stands firm

The battle to get compensation following a major Dereham water leak continues after it caused chaos for more than 1,000 properties.

26.10.2026 20

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Controversial town centre hotel allowed to keep unauthorized room works

A controversial town hotel has been allowed to keep en-suite and kitchenette facilities installed without permission.

26.10.2026 10

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Former dessert restaurant to become flat despite calls for enforcement action

A former dessert restaurant is set to become a new flat despite calls for enforcement action over the building.

24.10.2026 20

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GoFundMe launched to help family who 'now have nothing' after house fire

A GoFundMe page has been launched to help a family who "don't have anything" after a fire broke out at their home.

23.10.2026 30

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Vacant hotel and pub sold at auction more than 18 months after pouring last pint

A vacant town hotel and pub has finally been sold at auction more than 18 months after pouring its last pint.

23.10.2026 20

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Farm shop, restaurant and retail complex at historic estate given the go-ahead

A new farm shop, restaurant and retail complex is set to be created as part of a major redevelopment at a historic Norfolk estate.

23.10.2026 10

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Disruption for motorists as road near nature reserve to temporarily close

Motorists have been warned to expect disruption as a road near a Norfolk nature reserve will temporarily close.

23.10.2026 20

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