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Fire crews at James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

Patients at James Paget University Hospitals on Lowestoft Road, in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth were moved to allow four fire crews to investigate a smoke alert.

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Traps to combat spread of Chinese mitten crabs in Norfolk

A new type of trap is being designed to combat the spread of Chinese mitten crabs which are threatening Norfolk's waterways.

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Hunt continues for thieves who Norfolk club's golf buggies

Crooks who stole three golf buggies from a Norfolk golf club a month ago are still being hunted by police.

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RAF Neatishead fire memorial moved to radar museum

Three firefighters died in a fire at a radar bunker's underground station more than 58 years ago.

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First draft of Great Yarmouth's Local Plan published

People in Great Yarmouth are invited to have their say on future development in the borough.

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Great Yarmouth Joyland amusement park reopens for 2024

Norfolk amusement park, Joyland, on the Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth, with award-winning rides reopened this weekend for the 2024 season.

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Ormesby housing plans are in the pipeline for 40 homes

A developer is a step closer to getting permission to build 40 more houses in Ormesby.

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7 of the prettiest spots to visit in the Norfolk Broads

From a 200-year-old windmill to 10th-century ruins, the Norfolk Broads is full of pretty spots to sit back and take in the stunning scenery.

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A47 dualling study found fall in vehicles using the road

A study which aimed to make the case for full dualling of the A47 has revealed traffic using the road has fallen following the coronavirus pandemic.

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Motorcyclist still in hospital after Bradwell crash

A motorcyclist remains in hospital following a serious crash in Norfolk.

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Nancy Oldfield Trust's voyage of all 7 Norfolk Broads rivers

It's not quite sailing the seven seas, but Neatishead-based boating charity the Nancy Oldfield Trust is planning a voyage to navigate all seven rivers of the Norfolk Broads

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Tiny baby weighing just 1.1kg born at James Paget, Gorleston

A Bradwell couple welcomed a tiny baby on Leap Day, who weighed less than 3lbs when he was born at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston.

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Broads Authority to rethink use of money for navigation

The Broads Authority is changing its policy on how it uses its funding as it faces rising costs to keep its waterways navigable by boaters.

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Great Yarmouth Time and Tide's dinosaur exhibition starts

Dinosaurs and ancient fossils will be on display throughout the summer at the Time and Tide Museum in Great Yarmouth.

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Norfolk priest claims shopkeeper of the year award

The Reverend Andrew Bevan is a self-supporting minister who also runs a retail business in Brundall.

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Norfolk weather forecast: Rare weather event to hit in March

"Uncertain" weather conditions are set to hit Norfolk later this month due to a once-in-a-250-year weather event, the Met Office has warned.

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Alcoholic woman set fire to partner's Norfolk home

An alcoholic who set her Gorleston home on fire when her girlfriend was away for a few days has been spared jail.

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Four-car crash in Great Yarmouth causing delays on A47

There are traffic delays on the A47 following a four vehicle crash on the Vauxhall Roundabout (A149 Acle New Road) in Great Yarmouth.

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Modules delivered for James Paget's new £17m orthopaedic hub

Vital parts of James Paget University Hospital's new £17m Orthopaedic Hub have started to arrive at the site.

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Great Yarmouth salon nominated for UK Hair and Beauty Award

Belles Hair and Beauty opened in King Street, Great Yarmouth, in December 2023.