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Flood alerts issued for homes and roads in Norfolk Broads

The Environment Agency has issued three flood alerts across the Norfolk Broads after heavy rainfall.

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Acle Parish Council set to hike council tax by £17 a year

Acle Parish Council is set to hike its council tax to fund a £350,000 community building used by the pre-school.

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9 secret Norfolk gardens opening to the public in May 2024

These secret Norfolk gardens are opening to the public in May 2024 as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

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Greyhounds Jack and Jill up for adoption in Norfolk

Two Irish greyhounds have been returned to Norfolk Greyhound Rescue after their owner could no longer care for them.

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Arsonist recalled to prison over fires in Great Yarmouth

Mark Martindale, who has a long history of starting fires, mainly to wheelie bins in Great Yarmouth, is back behind bars.

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Bradwell housing estate's new Sainsbury's Local has opened

A new retail unit, which has a Sainsbury's Local and a Subway, has opened at the expanding Bluebell Meadow housing estate in Bradwell.

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Great Yarmouth Savoy cash and carry bought by Thompsons

After trading in Great Yarmouth for almost 40 years, Savoy Catering Supplies is no more.

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Housing plans for the Conge in Great Yarmouth on display

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has signed a deal with two housing associations to build more homes around the town over the next five years.

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Great Yarmouth holidaymaker warns people buying caravans

A man in his 70s has claimed he 'lost his life savings' after reselling his caravan to a holiday park on the coast.

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Reform UK reveals raft of Norfolk election candidates

Political party Reform UK has announced a raft of candidates to fight for Norfolk and Waveney seats at the general election.

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Housing bid for Stokesby refused by borough council

Planners said the bid was out of keeping with the rural character of the area.

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Marilyn Castle of Hunstanton died after surgery complication

An 87-year-old Hunstanton woman died less than a fortnight after suffering complications during an operation to remove a tumour from her nose, an inquest has heard.

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Great Yarmouth Minster church burgled twice in two weeks

Great Yarmouth Minster Church in Church Plain has been broken into twice in two weeks with charity cash and holy items taken.

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Police investigating report of rape in Great Yarmouth

A police seal has since been lifted in an Great Yarmouth alleyway following reports of a rape.

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Best cafes in Norfolk revealed by Muddy Stilettos awards

Popular lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos has revealed what its readers think are the best cafes in Norfolk.

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Two Gorleston men have been acquitted of joint-rape charge

Two mechanical engineers from Gorleston have been acquitted of raping a woman in Oxford.

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What's next for the Iron Duke pub in Great Yarmouth?

Restaurant owners have been revealing plans for the Iron Duke in Great Yarmouth after the completion of roof repairs at the Grade II listed building.

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Norfolk police and crime commissioner election candidates

The candidates battling to become Norfolk's police and crime commissioner in the May election have been confirmed.

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Your Favourite Awards 2024: Norfolk's best chippy finalists

The five finalists in the EDP's 'Your Favourite' Awards 2024 to find Norfolk's best fish and chip shop have been revealed.

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Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival set to return in June 2024

The Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival featuring cars, motorcycles and monster trucks return for its eighth year in June 2024.