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Spa retreat authorised after operating for years without planning permission
A couple who operated a boutique spa retreat in the Norfolk Broads without planning permission have finally seen their business legitimised.
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Amber-listed bird in population decline spotted at nature reserve
A Eurasian kestrel, which is an amber-listed bird according to the RSPB, was pictured at the Buckenham Marshes Nature Reserve
Plans to turn hotel into restaurant finally approved SIX YEARS later
Councillors have approved plans to turn a hotel into a restaurant... six years after the change took place.
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Person taken to hospital after crash closes road
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash in California Road, in California near Great Yarmouth, forced a temporary closure.
Neighbours in 'shock' as armed police storm flats after alleged crossbow fire
Neighbours have expressed their shock at witnessing armed police storm a flat to arrest a man on Wellesley Road in Great Yarmouth.
Fury as council leader accuses districts of 'gerrymandering' over shake-up
The leader of Norfolk County Council has sparked fury after she accused district council colleagues of "wilful gerrymandering".
Investigation continues after teen pedestrian hurt in fail-to-stop crash
A teenager who was arrested after a pedestrian was seriously hurt in a crash is due to answer police bail later this year.
Almost 30 Norfolk schools have fewer than 50 pupils
Falling pupil numbers are likely to have a "significant impact" on Norfolk's smaller schools and some may close, councillors have warned.
Bid to open dog exercise field near town approved by councillors
A man's revised bid to open a dog exercise field has been approved by councillors.
Road in seaside village reopens after crash
California Road in California, near Great Yarmouth, has been forced to close after a two-vehicle crash.
Pumpkin patch and 'spooky' maize maze launch at hit Norfolk attraction
Wroxham Barns in Norfolk has launched a pumpkin patch, with a maize maze on its way for Halloween 2025 with a Get Me Out of Here theme.
Seaside restaurant reopens after refurb
Chico's Restaurant in Great Yarmouth has reopened after a refurbishment of the building.
In the dock: The criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week
A man who stabbed his own friend and a biker who rode the wrong way into oncoming traffic were among the criminals sentenced in Norfolk last week.
Seafront to host TRIPLE firework display for free in major upgrade
Visit Great Yarmouth is hosting a free triple firework display at the seafront during the October half-term.
Outcry over plans to transform rural estate into 'huge' holiday park
Plans to turn Browston Hall into a holiday park and leisure complex are facing resistance from neighbours.
Illegal immigrant due in court over Norfolk cannabis factory arrest
A man who was arrested after jumping over a fence when a cannabis factory was raided is due in court later this month.
Fresh warning more small schools may close as pupil numbers plummet in Norfolk
Some of Norfolk's smallest schools will struggle to stay open as pupil numbers across the county plummet, officials have warned.
Secret state in the making - and why you should be angry
Imagine waking up one day to discover that the pub down the road has been granted permission to open until 3am - and nobody told you.
Norfolk holiday park named among best all-inclusive deals
Potters Resorts in Hopton-on-Sea has been named among the best all-inclusive deals in the UK.
Match abandoned after footballer breaks two bones
The Great Yarmouth Town FC reserves match was abandoned on Saturday after a footballer broke two bones.