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Village's first shop for 35 years moves step closer to opening

Village's first shop for 35 years moves step closer to opening

A long-awaited village shop has moved a step closer to its official launch after its owners applied for a new premises licence and welcomed customers...

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Tourists flock to county's tropical paradise as summer season begins

Tourists flock to county's tropical paradise as summer season begins

A coachload of gardening enthusiasts are set to travel from Estonia to visit a hidden tropical paradise this weekend, highlighting the remarkable...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Victoria Humphrey

Historic hotel restoration clears hurdle

Historic hotel restoration clears hurdle

The long-awaited restoration of a town's former hotel has moved a step closer after officials approved details needed for the next stage of the...

yesterday 10

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Major transformation set for historic town hall after securing £120,000

Major transformation set for historic town hall after securing £120,000

A Grade-II listed town hall is set for a major transformation after securing £120,000.

previous day 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Leak 'fixed' by water firm still flowing as hosepipe ban anger grows

Leak 'fixed' by water firm still flowing as hosepipe ban anger grows

A leak which has been gushing water through a Norfolk village for six months is still not fixed... a week after Anglian Water said it had been...

previous day 7

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Top UK vineyard set to expand with new winery building

Top UK vineyard set to expand with new winery building

A Norfolk-Suffolk vineyard named among the UK's best is set to expand its winemaking operations after planners ruled a new agricultural building does...

thursday 8

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Victoria Humphrey

Pupils help turn soaked schoolyard into dry space after rain garden makeover

Pupils help turn soaked schoolyard into dry space after rain garden makeover

Children who saw rainwater regularly pond on parts of their playground are now enjoying a drier space thanks to a new garden and drainage...

22.07.2026 10

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New hall seeks alcohol licence as first bookings arrive ahead of grand opening

New hall seeks alcohol licence as first bookings arrive ahead of grand opening

A long-awaited village hall built after more than 12 years of planning is preparing for its first parties, classes, and community events after...

22.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Victoria Humphrey

Water leak finally fixed after SIX MONTHS of complaints

Water leak finally fixed after SIX MONTHS of complaints

A water leak in a Norfolk village which sparked frustration during Anglian Water's hosepipe ban has finally been repaired.

21.07.2026 20

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Ofsted highlights school's 'inconsistencies in teaching' while praising culture

Ofsted highlights school's 'inconsistencies in teaching' while praising culture

A primary school has been told by Ofsted that teaching and achievement are "not as successful as they should be", despite inspectors recognising...

19.07.2026 20

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Suffolk festival to go ahead despite funding shortfall

Suffolk festival to go ahead despite funding shortfall

A grassroots folklore festival is going ahead despite not securing all its funding.

18.07.2026 10

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Forest school for 40 children approved as demand soars

Forest school for 40 children approved as demand soars

Plans for a new forest school and childcare provision for up to 40 children have been given the green light.

18.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Forest school for 40 children approved as demand soars

Forest school for 40 children approved as demand soars

Plans for a new forest school and childcare provision for up to 40 children have been given the green light.

18.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Restoration project revives long-forgotten countryside waterway

Restoration project revives long-forgotten countryside waterway

The first phase of a major restoration project aimed at bringing part of a long-forgotten waterway back to life has been completed.

17.07.2026 10

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Months of road disruption expected as 1940s gas pipes are dug up and replaced

Months of road disruption expected as 1940s gas pipes are dug up and replaced

Drivers are being warned to expect months of disruption as ageing gas pipes dating back to the 1940s are set to be dug up and replaced.

17.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Driver furious as council rejects £902 pothole damage claim

Driver furious as council rejects £902 pothole damage claim

A driver whose car was damaged by a pothole is considering legal action after his more than £900 compensation claim was rejected.

17.07.2026 10

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Town centre dental surgery building on the market for £235,000

Town centre dental surgery building on the market for £235,000

A building housing a dental surgery in the centre of a market town has been put up for sale for £235,000.

16.07.2026 10

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Lidl store moves closer as build date nears and jobs promised

Lidl store moves closer as build date nears and jobs promised

Plans for a long-awaited Lidl store have taken another step forward as construction is expected to get under way next year ahead of a provisional...

16.07.2026 8

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Car park ticket machines to be replaced after complaints and accessibility fears

Car park ticket machines to be replaced after complaints and accessibility fears

Ticket machines at a town centre car park are set to be replaced after locals complained they are difficult to use.

16.07.2026 10

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Lady of Justice statue removed from Butter Cross as part of £130,000 project

Lady of Justice statue removed from Butter Cross as part of £130,000 project

For more than 250 years, the Lady of Justice has looked out over a Suffolk town from atop her dome.

15.07.2026 10

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New delay for major housing development as planners work through concerns

New delay for major housing development as planners work through concerns

A major development planned for the edge of a market town is facing delays as officials continue to work through design concerns before addressing a...

15.07.2026 10

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Village school praised by Ofsted despite a 'challenging period in its history'

Village school praised by Ofsted despite a 'challenging period in its history'

A primary school has been praised for its "expected standard" in all areas following an Ofsted inspection despite a "challenging period in its...

15.07.2026 10

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Distillery earns brown tourist signs after surge in visitor numbers

Distillery earns brown tourist signs after surge in visitor numbers

A distillery has been awarded official brown tourist signs by the county council after a surge in visitor numbers.

14.07.2026 10

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Five more weekends for sauna as council backs festive and business plans

Five more weekends for sauna as council backs festive and business plans

A mobile sauna and cold plunge business, which attracted visitors to a riverside pop-up, has been backed by councillors for a further five weekends.

14.07.2026 10

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HMO expansion bid for adults with complex needs wins approval despite concerns

A bid to expand a house of multiple occupation for adults with complex emotional needs has received the green light.

13.07.2026 20

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Village housing scheme approved after years-long wait despite sewage concerns

Plans for 18 new homes in a Suffolk village have finally been approved more than two years after the application was first submitted.

13.07.2026 10

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It's gone! Bus shelter that prompted huge protests is bulldozed

Locals gathered to say a final goodbye to a much-loved 1950s bus shelter as demolition work began today, marking the end of a long-running dispute.

13.07.2026 10

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New shops, bakery, and salon bring fresh life to Suffolk town centre

A number of new independent businesses have opened in one Suffolk market town over the past year.

07.07.2026 10

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Mystery over Broads jetty as ownership probe begins

Questions over who owns a riverside jetty have stepped up after councillors delayed deciding on its future while investigations continue.

06.07.2026 10

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Chocolate attraction seeks alcohol licence to expand events and expereinces

A popular chocolate attraction is hoping to broaden its visitor offering after applying for a licence to serve alcohol.

04.07.2026 10

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Long-awaited plans for new Lidl supermarket finally approved after months of debate

Plans for a long-awaited Lidl supermarket have been approved to pave the way for a Suffolk town's first major supermarket.

03.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Plans move forward to restore former hotel to its former glory

A long-awaited project to bring a historic building back into use in a market town has taken another step forward.

03.07.2026 20

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New village hall finally ready to open after decade-long project

A long-awaited village hall is finally ready to open its doors in a community that saw an arson attack destroy a similar building.

03.07.2026 10

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Nine Norfolk and Suffolk bids vying for Town of Culture take next step with postcards

The next stage in the battle to be named the most cultural place in our region has seen postcards being created describing which towns hope to be...

03.07.2026 20

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Parking fears grow as locals warn plans could hit trade and access

Fears are growing in a market town that proposed parking changes could hit traders and push problems into neighbouring streets.

03.07.2026 20

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Devastated dog owner dies days after 'dangerous' pets put down after police visit

A dog owner was found dead days after his two pets were put down after being visited by police.

03.07.2026 20

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New 'temporary' one-way system that could last years sparks fury among locals

A new one-way system has sparked confusion and fury among locals in a south Norfolk village.

03.07.2026 10

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Town post office forced to temporarily close

A town's post office has been forced to temporarily close.

02.07.2026 20

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Mosque leader who welcomes people of all faiths appointed town councillor

The Imam behind a rural village mosque that welcomes visitors of all backgrounds has become a town councillor.

02.07.2026 30

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Alternative school operating before planning decision sparks local concerns

Villagers have raised a series of concerns about an alternative provision education provider operating while a retrospective planning application...

02.07.2026 20

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GP surgery warns of longer waits as staff sickness cuts capacity

Beccles Medical Centre has warned of longer waiting times due to reduced "clinical capacity" from unexpected staff sickness.

01.07.2026 20

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War-zone entertainer and drag ballerina brings bingo show to town

An entertainer who performed for troops overseas and witnessed the aftermath of a sewage-related explosion at a now-closed nightclub is set to take...

01.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Victoria Humphrey

War-zone entertainer and drag ballerina brings bingo show to town

An entertainer who performed for troops overseas and witnessed the aftermath of a sewage-related explosion at a now-closed nightclub is set to take...

01.07.2026 20

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Former teacher launches app to help children find their next great read

A former teacher has launched a digital library to help children who love reading find their next book without delay.

30.06.2026 20

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Holiday lets planned as countryside garage could become retreats near the Broads

A rural outbuilding could soon be transformed into a stylish getaway location after plans emerged to convert a Norfolk garage into two holiday lets.

30.06.2026 20

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Pilates studio shortlisted for national business award just weeks after opening

A newly opened Pilates studio has already been shortlisted for a top national business award, just weeks after launching.

29.06.2026 10

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Nearly 100-year-old pet shop to be split into two units after closure

Plans have been lodged to convert a nearly 100-year-old pet supply shop into two retail units.

29.06.2026 20

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Hopes for crossing safety boosted as 'dragon's teeth' markings approved

Plans to paint "dragon's teeth" road markings at courtesy crossings in a Suffolk town have been approved but uncertainty remains over when work will...

28.06.2026 20

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Norfolk rivers at 'exceptionally low' levels as wildlife risk grows

Rivers in Norfolk and across the county border in Suffolk are under strain after one of the driest starts to the year.

27.06.2026 20

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Protests grow over removal of town's only remaining phone box

Plans to remove a town's last remaining phone box have sparked renewed opposition as Rotarians stepped up with a bid to save it.

27.06.2026 10

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