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New mural transforms graffiti-plagued wall into work of art

New mural transforms graffiti-plagued wall into work of art

A brand new mural has transformed a graffiti-plagued wall in a Norfolk seaside town into an eye-catching work of art.

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NHS worker retires after almost 50 years working in Norfolk hospitals

NHS worker retires after almost 50 years working in Norfolk hospitals

A healthcare worker who took on a wide variety of roles has retired after almost 50 years working in Norfolk hospitals.

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Café transforms boat shed into Broads exhibition and gift shop

Café transforms boat shed into Broads exhibition and gift shop

A Norfolk café and restaurant has completed a £160,000 project to transform a boat shed into an exhibition space and gift shop.

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Pier opens new pub as major £2.2 million revamp continues

Pier opens new pub as major £2.2 million revamp continues

A key attraction on the Norfolk coast has unveiled a brand new pub as major £2.2 million redevelopment work continues.

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New tables and chairs installed at town's marketplace

New tables and chairs installed at town's marketplace

New tables and chairs have been installed at a Norfolk town marketplace.

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Norfolk man charged with theft following police raid in seaside town

Norfolk man charged with theft following police raid in seaside town

A Norfolk man has been charged following a police raid in a coastal town last month.

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Maternity services at Norfolk hospital improve but still require work

Maternity services at Norfolk hospital improve but still require work

Maternity services at a Norfolk hospital have improved but still require work, according to its latest care report.

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New CCTV cameras installed across town

New CCTV cameras installed across town

New CCTV cameras have been installed at several locations on the Norfolk coast to help combat anti-social behaviour.

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Plans to build up to 49 new homes in Norfolk village take step forward

Plans to build up to 49 new homes in Norfolk village take step forward

Plans to build up to 49 new homes in a Norfolk village have taken a significant step forward.

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Village garage and car dealership could become site for new homes

Village garage and car dealership could become site for new homes

A car garage and dealership in a Norfolk village could be turned into a site for several homes under new plans.

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New bar and grill restaurant opens in Norfolk seaside town

New bar and grill restaurant opens in Norfolk seaside town

A new bar and grill restaurant has opened in a Norfolk seaside town after months of work behind the scenes.

31.03.2026 9

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Golf club threatened with erosion wants to build new holes further inland

Golf club threatened with erosion wants to build new holes further inland

Plans to build new golf course holes on the Norfolk coast to replace those at risk from coastal erosion have taken a significant step forward.

31.03.2026 7

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Housekeeper retires after more than 20 years at Norfolk hospital

Housekeeper retires after more than 20 years at Norfolk hospital

A long-serving housekeeper who worked at a Norfolk hospital for more than 20 years has retired.

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Norfolk woman celebrates 100th birthday with amazing volunteering milestone

Norfolk woman celebrates 100th birthday with amazing volunteering milestone

A lifeboat station supporter has celebrated her 100th birthday by completing 70 years of volunteering.

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Norfolk cinema taken off the market by owner

A cinema on a Norfolk town's high street has been taken off the market after the owner decided not to sell it.

27.03.2026 10

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Nurse retiring from Norfolk hospital after 40 years of caring patients

A long-serving nurse is retiring after more than 40 years caring for thousands of patients at a Norfolk hospital.

27.03.2026 9

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Major crackdown on yobs and louts to 'revive' Norfolk town centre begins

Yobs, litter louts and drunkards are now being targeted in a major new crackdown to "revive" a Norfolk town centre.

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Bakery opens new cake and bread shed in village

A family-run bakery has opened a bake shed in a Norfolk village selling sweet treats and fresh bread.

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Major taskforce launched in Norfolk town to clamp down on anti-social behaviour

A major new taskforce in Great Yarmouth aims to clamp down on anti-social behaviour and clean up the town centre.

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Live bullet encrusted in rock found on Norfolk beach

A live bullet encrusted in rock has been found by a coastguard team on a Norfolk beach.

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Norfolk primary school rated 'highly inclusive' by Ofsted

A primary school on the Norfolk coast has been rated as "highly inclusive" in its latest Ofsted report.

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Town could get new modern payphones and defibrillators

A Norfolk seaside town could get three new communication kiosks with payphones, touchscreens and defibrillators.

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Mattresses and fridge freezers dumped off road near Norfolk village

A council is appealing for information after mattresses and hefty home appliances were dumped near a Norfolk village.

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Plans for new office unit at Norfolk business park site given green light

Plans have been approved to build a new office unit and create additional parking spaces at a Norfolk business park site.

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Norfolk village pub unveils major £350,000 refurbishment plans

A Norfolk village pub has temporarily closed to undergo major refurbishment work.

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New lighting installed in Norfolk town marketplace

New lights have been installed to help illuminate a Norfolk town marketplace.

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Woman appears in court charged with murder of Lowestoft man

A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Lowestoft man.

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Driver who dumped tins of paint and rubbish on Mother's Day wanted by council

A council is appealing for information after a driver dumped several tins of paint and other rubbish in Great Yarmouth.

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Woman with dementia dies after fall at home while husband asleep

A retired care home worker with dementia died after she fell down the stairs while her husband was asleep, a court has heard.

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Woman with dementia dies after fall at home while husband asleep

A retired care home worker with dementia died after she fell down the stairs while her husband was asleep, a court has heard.

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Mum accused of attempting to bite her daughter in assault at home

A Norfolk woman has been accused of trying to bite her daughter while at home, a court has heard.

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Man admits threatening to petrol bomb his father's car

A Norfolk man threatened to petrol bomb the car of his father who has Parkinson's, a court has heard.

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Homeless man admits stealing garden hoses from supermarket

A homeless man has been ordered to pay compensation to a supermarket after he stole food, drink and garden hoses from it.

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Motorist banned from getting behind the wheel after admitting drug driving

A man has been banned from driving and fined after admitting driving in an "erratic way" while under the influence of drugs.

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Bereaved family baffled over man's mystery fall from flat on first night of holiday

A Norfolk man died after falling from his three-storey apartment on the first night of a holiday in Goa, an inquest has heard.

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Thief to be sentenced for £1,100 meat heist from farm shop

A thief who ransacked more than £1,000 worth of meat from a family-run farm shop will be sentenced next month after his sentencing was adjourned.

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Lottery winners tour landmark attraction undergoing major regeneration

People have been given a behind-the-scenes tour of work to rejuvenate a key attraction on the Norfolk coast.

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Norfolk town's bid to become first UK Town of Culture gathers pace

Momentum is building behind Great Yarmouth's bid to be named the first-ever UK Town of Culture.

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New bar and grill restaurant set to open in Norfolk seaside town

A new bar and grill restaurant is set to open in a Norfolk seaside town after months of work behind the scenes.

17.03.2026 10

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Woman in care home had undetected broken leg for two months before death

A 91-year-old woman with dementia had a broken leg which went undetected for two months prior to her death, an inquest has heard.

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Man, 22, dies after hitting fallen tree on motorcycle on his way to work

A motorcyclist was killed while riding to work early in the morning when he crashed into a tree which had been blown over by strong winds.

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Norfolk nurse who cared for thousands of babies retires after more than 40 years

A much-loved nurse who cared for thousands of babies has retired after more than 40 years working at a Norfolk hospital.

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Norwich Evening News

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Man, 22, dies after hitting fallen tree on motorcycle on his way to work

A motorcyclist was killed while riding to work early in the morning when he crashed into a tree which had been blown over by strong winds.

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Norfolk nurse who cared for thousands of babies retires after more than 40 years

A much-loved nurse who cared for thousands of babies has retired after more than 40 years working at a Norfolk hospital.

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Man jailed after committing raft of offences

A Gorleston man has been jailed after committing a raft of offences including assault and smashing up a van.

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Former performing arts teacher accused of several historic sex offences against girls

A former Lowestoft performing arts teacher has appeared in court after being accused of several historic sexual offences against girls.

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Teenager accused of rape while studying at college

A Gorleston teenager has appeared in court after being accused of rape during his time as a college student.

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Norfolk seaside town in bid to be named first UK Town of Culture

A Norfolk seaside town is bidding to be named UK Town of Culture in a new competition.

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Former hotel on Norfolk coast set to gain more rooms after plans approved

A former hotel in a Norfolk seaside town is set to gain more rooms after plans were approved.

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Bench unveiled to honour former seaside town DJ and entrepreneur

A memorial bench has been unveiled to honour a much-loved entertainer and entrepreneur in a Norfolk seaside town.

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