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Hundreds brave elements to take part in Norfolk parkrun

Hundreds of runners took on strong winds and rain during a local parkrun.

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Why are postboxes in Norfolk being covered by black bags before Christmas?

Postboxes across Norfolk are being wrapped in black bags and rendered unusable just before Christmas - but why?

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17th-century detached farmhouse set to go under the hammer

A charming 17th-century detached farmhouse in Upton, near Acle, with outbuildings and grounds is heading for auction at a guide price of £275,000.

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Packed venue defies elements at Pride's 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' celebration

A 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' night by Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride defied the elements to fill a venue.

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Revealed: Top primary and secondary schools in Norfolk for 2026

The Times has revealed its list of the best schools in the country for 2026, with several secondary and primary schools in Norfolk included.

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Zoo faces six-figure business rates bill after being hit by budget hikes

Banham Zoo faces a six-figure business rates bill of more than £106,000 a year - up 65pc - following the chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget.

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Dog training college enters liquidation... but mystery buyer may have purchased brand

Innovaze Ltd, the company that runs Dog Training College, has entered liquidation after losing more than £180,000 last year.

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Pet of the Year 2025 winner announced!

Pet of the Year 2025 Winners Announced!

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Major Norfolk sporting event raises money for foodbank

Bowls players have raised hundreds of pounds for charity through a major tournament.

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Who are the East Anglian Alliance? New party forms to fight for region

A new party will be representing Suffolk and Norfolk, named East Anglian Alliance, as announced by East Suffolk councillor Julia Ewart.

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Northern lights return to Norfolk skies... to the delight of photographers

Stunning photos show the northern lights over Norfolk last night.

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Labour 'running scared of voters' as it delays vote for Norfolk-Suffolk mayor to 2028

Politicians from across the political spectrum have been left furious after it emerged the Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral elections will be postponed for two years.

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'Unscrupulous' landlords to be targeted through new powers

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has approved a new selective licensing scheme, which officials say will help improve the lives of renters in the town and hold "unscrupulous" landlords to account.

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What holidaymakers really say about Great Yarmouth... and it's not what you think

More than nine in 10 visitors to Great Yarmouth this summer said they would recommend the area to family and friends.

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Former hairdresser celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones

Barbara Wright celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends.

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Second suspect in JCB cash machine ram-raid still on the loose

A second suspect involved in a JCB ram-raid on at ATM in Great Yarmouth is still on the loose.

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Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral elections to be delayed for TWO YEARS

In a move understood to be announced today, the Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral elections could be postponed until 2028.

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Thousands left out of pocket after dog training college goes bust

Thousands of people who paid £2,000 for online courses through Dog Training College, based in Norwich, say it has closed down without warning.

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Man found drowned at Norfolk landmark

A man was found drowned at a Norfolk landmark, a coroner's court has heard.

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'It has cost us over £200k' - Dinosaur park owners to put prices up after budget

Goymour Group, which runs ROARR!, Applewood Hall and Applewood Countryside Park, says its wage bill and business rates have risen by £210k after the last two budgets.