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Gallery to explore theme of erosion along Norfolk's east coast

Gallery to explore theme of erosion along Norfolk's east coast

A new art exhibition entitled At the Cliff Edge is set to explore the theme of erosion along Norfolk's east coast.

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Norfolk organisation in the running for four awards

Norfolk organisation in the running for four awards

YMCA Norfolk is asking for support to win at the Youth Matters Awards.

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Call for businesses to join Hunstanton's upcoming events

Call for businesses to join Hunstanton's upcoming events

Local businesses are being invited to help shape Hunstanton's community events for the upcoming season.

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Norfolk distillery to celebrate its 18th birthday with free family-friendly party

Norfolk distillery to celebrate its 18th birthday with free family-friendly party

The English Distillery is set to celebrate its 18th birthday with a free family-friendly party.

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Family festival announces opening times for this weekend

Family festival announces opening times for this weekend

Briarfest in Titchwell is taking place this weekend.

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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press published 35 death notices last week.

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Son pays tribute to heroic dad with moving play

Son pays tribute to heroic dad with moving play

A son has honoured his late father, a Second World War prisoner of war on the Thai-Burma railway, with a play.

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Mayor presents certificates to ceramic tile workshop winners

Mayor presents certificates to ceramic tile workshop winners

The Hunstanton town mayor has presented certificates to the winners of a ceramic tile workshop.

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Day nursery celebrates as team member recognised for commitment to child care

Day nursery celebrates as team member recognised for commitment to child care

A day nursery is celebrating after a team member was recognised for her commitment to child care.

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Guinea pig rescue centre struggling after Facebook hack deleted page

Guinea pig rescue centre struggling after Facebook hack deleted page

A rescue centre housing nearly 100 guinea pigs is struggling after a hack deleted its Facebook page.

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Public urged to have say on county's recycling centres

Public urged to have say on county's recycling centres

People in Norfolk are being encouraged to have their say on the county’s recycling centres.

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First Responders have 'fantastic year' supporting emergency services

First Responders have 'fantastic year' supporting emergency services

Broadland First Responders have had a "fantastic year," according to their trainer.

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PCC praises anti-social behaviour prevention efforts in North Lynn

PCC praises anti-social behaviour prevention efforts in North Lynn

Norfolk's police and crime commissioner Sarah Taylor praised youth crime prevention efforts on her visit to North Lynn.

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Theatre group set to perform ABBA concert

Theatre group set to perform ABBA concert

A theatre group is set to perform an ABBA-themed concert.

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Surge in animal cruelty reports 'casting shadow' over summer

Surge in animal cruelty reports 'casting shadow' over summer

A surge in animal cruelty reports is casting a shadow over the summer months, according to the RSPCA.

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Postal voters warned to reapply or lose right to vote

Postal voters warned to reapply or lose right to vote

South Norfolk and Broadland district councils are warning postal voters to reapply or risk losing their voting rights.

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Norfolk football club to mark 100th anniversary with family-friendly event

Norfolk football club to mark 100th anniversary with family-friendly event

A football club is marking a historic milestone with a community celebration.

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Norfolk town remembers Second World War heroes

Norfolk town remembers Second World War heroes

Hunstanton marked VJ Day with a community commemoration honouring the sacrifices made during the Second World War.

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Huge annual event to support historic churches is set to take place

Huge annual event to support historic churches is set to take place

People are being asked to support the Norfolk Churches Trust in its annual Bike, Walk and Drive event.

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How the chance to win a luxury house helped Norfolk's elderly

How the chance to win a luxury house helped Norfolk's elderly

A charity’s partnership with a prize draw competition has helped fund befriending calls for elderly people in Norfolk.

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Rooms available for people experiencing homelessness in Norfolk

Rooms available for people experiencing homelessness in Norfolk

A Norfolk-based charity is offering rooms to people experiencing homelessness, mental health issues or trauma.

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International jamboree takes place in Norfolk

International jamboree takes place in Norfolk

An international jamboree has brought together nearly 3,000 young people in Norfolk for a week of adventure, friendship and fun.

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Norfolk photographer wins international award

Norfolk photographer wins international award

A Norfolk photographer has won an international award for his work.

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Three local scouts chosen to represent UK at international event

Three local scouts chosen to represent UK at international event

Three scouts from Norfolk have been selected to represent the UK at an international scouting event.

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New book reveals how gardening changed throughout the 19th century and beyond

New book reveals how gardening changed throughout the 19th century and beyond

A new book reveals how gardening was transformed between 1800 and 1960.

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Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press published 31 death notices last week.

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Thousands flock to popular seaside town for free summer events

Thousands flock to popular seaside town for free summer events

Thousands of people flocked to Hunstanton to enjoy a packed schedule of free summer events.

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Popular Norfolk attraction launches 50pc off summer campaign

Popular Norfolk attraction launches 50pc off summer campaign

A popular Norfolk attraction has launched a summer campaign offering 50pc off return tickets.

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Artists set for second exhibition at gallery

Artists set for second exhibition at gallery

A joint art exhibition is coming to Bungay this month.

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Care home launches monthly coffee mornings for the community

Care home launches monthly coffee mornings for the community

A care home in west Norfolk is opening its doors for monthly coffee mornings aimed at bringing the community together.

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More details submitted for Abbey Estate regeneration

More details submitted for Abbey Estate regeneration

More details have been submitted as part of the Abbey Estate’s regeneration plans in Thetford.

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Gin and music event set to take place on historic wherry

Gin and music event set to take place on historic wherry

An evening of gin, music and river views is set to take place at How Hill later this month.

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Village hall calls on thrill-seekers for abseil fundraising challenge

Village hall calls on thrill-seekers for abseil fundraising challenge

Morley Village and Sports Hall is calling on thrill-seekers to help raise funds by taking part in an abseil challenge.

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Leisure centre to power nearly half of electricity needs through solar panels

Leisure centre to power nearly half of electricity needs through solar panels

Breckland Leisure Centre in Thetford is set to power nearly half its electricity needs through solar energy.

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Cancer charity offers PhD grants worth up to £50,000

Cancer charity offers PhD grants worth up to £50,000

Norfolk-based charity Big C is offering PhD grants worth up to £50,000 to support research with real-world impact.

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Charity takes rescued owls to visit care home

Charity takes rescued owls to visit care home

Residents at Buckingham Lodge care home in Watton were delighted to meet rescued owls at a presentation by falconer Emma Libscombe.

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Reported crimes decrease in Burnham and Hunstanton

Reported crimes decrease in Burnham and Hunstanton

Reported crimes in Hunstanton and Burnham decreased in May, with a total of 68 incidents recorded.

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Bakers, restaurants, shops and cafes - latest food hygiene ratings

Bakers, restaurants, shops and cafes - latest food hygiene ratings

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been...

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Norfolk attraction announces summer of adventure and savings

Norfolk attraction announces summer of adventure and savings

The Roarr! dinosaur adventure park has announced a summer of adventure and savings.

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Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press published 38 death notices last week.

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Spike in violent crime and shoplifting in King's Lynn area

Spike in violent crime and shoplifting in King's Lynn area

Reported crimes in King's Lynn North rose significantly in May, reaching a total of 277 incidents.

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The streets in Taverham and Drayton with the most reported crimes

The streets in Taverham and Drayton with the most reported crimes

Reported crimes in Taverham and Drayton increased in May 2025.

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Popular duck race returns to town after six-year hiatus

Popular duck race returns to town after six-year hiatus

After a six-year hiatus the Beccles Duck Race returns to Beccles Quay on Sunday.

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Festival attracts more visitors than ever before

Festival attracts more visitors than ever before

Bungay’s Black Shuck Festival drew record crowds to the town from August 1 to 3.

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Group jumps from 13,000ft for skydive challenge

Group jumps from 13,000ft for skydive challenge

Six fundraisers jumped from 13,000ft above Norwich in a skydive challenge.

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Mental health centre to be improved with renovation plans

Mental health centre to be improved with renovation plans

The Merle Boddy Centre in Swaffham is set to benefit from improvements to both its building and outdoor space.

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Norfolk students win top two prizes in Cambridge writing contest

Norfolk students win top two prizes in Cambridge writing contest

Two students from Smithdon High School in Hunstanton have won first and second place in the Cambridge Writing Prize.

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Group jumps from 13,000ft for skydive challenge

Group jumps from 13,000ft for skydive challenge

Six fundraisers jumped from 13,000ft above Norwich in a skydive challenge.

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Congratulations to our June and July competition winners

Congratulations to our June and July competition winners

Wnners of competitions run by the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News have been announced for prizes issued during June and July.

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Nature reserve launches summer holiday activities

Nature reserve launches summer holiday activities

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve will host a series of low-cost drop-in Discovery Days every Wednesday this month.

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