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Future of 17th century stately home to be preserved as plans given go-ahead

Future of 17th century stately home to be preserved as plans given go-ahead

It has stood the test of time for hundreds of years, charming all who have visited it since the 17th century. 

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What took so long? Norfolk's poshest town gets its first padel courts!

What took so long? Norfolk's poshest town gets its first padel courts!

It's been described as "Norfolk's poshest town", so it may come as a surprise that a north Norfolk market town is only just welcoming its first padel...

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Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

A podiatry chain with seven clinics across the county has applied to open its latest branch in a village on the edge of the Broads.

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Norwich Evening News

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Charity kayaker and former headmistress awarded in King's Birthday Honours

Charity kayaker and former headmistress awarded in King's Birthday Honours

Two people from Holt have been recognised in this year's King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to the community.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

Podiatry chain hopes to open new clinic in the Broads

A podiatry chain with seven clinics across the county has applied to open its latest branch in a village on the edge of the Broads.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Owl 'declared dead' after it was found on fishing line now on road to recovery

Owl 'declared dead' after it was found on fishing line now on road to recovery

An owl thought to be dead after becoming entangled in fishing line at a north Norfolk beauty spot is now on the road to recovery. 

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New woodland burial site given the green light

New woodland burial site given the green light

A new woodland burial site has been given the green light following approval by North Norfolk District Council’s planning office.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Council revives controversial plans for new car park in town

Council revives controversial plans for new car park in town

A council has revived controversial plans to build a new car park at the former site of a children's play area and tennis courts.

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'It's actually good news' - town reacts to its last bank branch closing

'It's actually good news' - town reacts to its last bank branch closing

A coastal town is set to lose its last remaining bank branch.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk RAF veteran honoured with medal for role in 1950s nuclear tests

Norfolk RAF veteran honoured with medal for role in 1950s nuclear tests

A Norfolk veteran has been posthumously awarded a medal for his role in Britain’s controversial nuclear testing programme. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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Historic Norfolk estate changes hands for first time in nearly 300 years

Historic Norfolk estate changes hands for first time in nearly 300 years

A country house in Norfolk has changed ownership for the first time in almost three centuries.

11.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Rare bird causes excitement after being spotted on coastal mill pond

Rare bird causes excitement after being spotted on coastal mill pond

A rare bird has caused a stir in a seaside village after being spotted at its mill pond.

11.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Town's new supermarket one step closer as plans reveal new outlet inside

Town's new supermarket one step closer as plans reveal new outlet inside

A new supermarket has taken a step forward after a high street chain submitted plans for its signage that reveal it will include a new outlet inside. 

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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REVEALED: The highest earning car parks in north Norfolk

REVEALED: The highest earning car parks in north Norfolk

A Freedom of Information request has revealed how much money North Norfolk District Council made from its car parks in 2024.

10.06.2025 10

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Coastal property with rich Victorian history listed for auction

Coastal property with rich Victorian history listed for auction

A Grade II-listed property, a stone’s throw from Cromer seafront, will go under the hammer offering a chance to own a piece of the town’s rich...

02.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Race to rescue a rare wartime vessel from the Norfolk Broads

A team of determined volunteers is working against time to rescue and restore a boat that saved pilots and bomber crews in the Second World War.

01.06.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Rare war relic found buried under Norfolk beach promenade

A rare armoured turret from the Second World War has been unearthed during coastal defence works in a Norfolk village.

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Race to rescue a rare wartime vessel from the Norfolk Broads

A team of determined volunteers is working against time to rescue and restore a boat that saved pilots and bomber crews in the Second World War.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Oyez, oyez! Town criers descend on Norfolk seaside town for British championships

It certainly was a contest the winner could shout about.

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Eastern Daily Press

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North Norfolk dentist with 1.6k NHS waiting list to build new surgery

A dentist in north Norfolk is to expand to help tackle soaring NHS waiting lists.

31.05.2025 10

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Historic pub on main Norfolk road faces conversion into holiday let

A historic pub known for its traditional games looks set to disappear from Norfolk’s landscape as plans to convert it into holiday accommodation...

31.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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£116k football pitch upgrade at Norfolk prison for sex offenders

The government has approved a £116,000 upgrade to a football pitch at a Norfolk prison that holds sex offenders.

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Norwich Evening News

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Storm-toppled tree saga between bowls club and council reaches conclusion

A long-running dispute between a bowls club and Breckland Council over a fallen tree appears to have finally drawn to a close.

30.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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£116k football pitch upgrade at Norfolk prison for sex offenders

The government has approved a £116,000 upgrade to a football pitch at a Norfolk prison that holds sex offenders.

30.05.2025 10

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What a relief! New public toilets open in market town three years after crash

New public toilets have opened in Holt three years after a car crash destroyed the previous block.

28.05.2025 10

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Blaze damages Georgian mansion used as holiday let and wedding venue

A fire has badly damaged a Georgian mansion at a north Norfolk country estate known for its weddings, brewery and luxury holiday lets.

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City woman calling for better bus gate signs after receiving £105 fine

A city woman is calling for improved signs at a Norwich bus gate after receiving a £105 fine she believes was issued unfairly. 

27.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Month-long beer festival returns with sell-out launch event

Norwich’s month-long City of Ale festival launched in style with a packed-out party at the Adrian Flux Waterfront – marking the start of the 13th...

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Norwich Evening News

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City woman calling for better bus gate signs after receiving £105 fine

A city woman is calling for improved signs at a Norwich bus gate after receiving a £105 fine she believes was issued unfairly. 

27.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Month-long beer festival returns with sell-out launch event

Norwich’s month-long City of Ale festival launched in style with a packed-out party at the Adrian Flux Waterfront – marking the start of the 13th...

27.05.2025 20

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Four city GP surgeries set for major refurbs in NHS funding boost

Four GP surgeries in Norwich are set to undergo significant refurbishments as part of the biggest investment in NHS primary care facilities in five...

26.05.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Meet alpacas and miniature horses for free in Norwich city centre

Meet alpacas and other animals at a free event taking place in Norwich city centre during May half-term.

26.05.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Four city GP surgeries set for major refurbs in NHS funding boost

Four GP surgeries in Norwich are set to undergo significant refurbishments as part of the biggest investment in NHS primary care facilities in five...

26.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Meet alpacas and miniature horses for free in Norwich city centre

Meet alpacas and other animals at a free event taking place in Norwich city centre during May half-term.

26.05.2025 5

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Landlady reveals exciting plans as she takes over city centre pub

The former landlady of the Reindeer has revealed exciting details of her next venture – taking over a historic Norwich pub.

25.05.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Landlady reveals exciting plans as she takes over city centre pub

The former landlady of the Reindeer has revealed exciting details of her next venture – taking over a historic Norwich pub.

25.05.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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'Sycamore Gap copycat act' prompts calls for security at beauty spot

A parish council has condemned the illegal felling of two trees believed to be up to 150 years old as it reviews security options for the site. 

24.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Summer of open-top bus trips returns to Norwich

A summer of open-top bus adventures will kick off this weekend allowing visitors to see Norwich from a "rather special viewpoint".

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Norwich Evening News

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Summer of open-top bus trips returns to Norwich

A summer of open-top bus adventures will kick off this weekend allowing visitors to see Norwich from a "rather special viewpoint".

24.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

'Sycamore Gap copycat act' prompts calls for security at beauty spot

A parish council has condemned the illegal felling of two trees believed to be up to 150 years old as it reviews security options for the site. 

24.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

New dental surgery coming to the city centre

A former optician’s practice in Norwich city centre is set to become a new dental surgery following planning approval from City Hall.

20.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

One of city's busiest roads to get new safety measures

One of the city's busiest roads will receive a series of long-awaited safety improvements after being revealed as an accident blackspot.

20.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Huge touring LEGO festival coming to Norwich venue

LEGO fans are in for a treat as a huge touring festival will return to the city this summer.

20.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

New dental surgery coming to the city centre

A former optician’s practice in Norwich city centre is set to become a new dental surgery following planning approval from City Hall.

20.05.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

One of city's busiest roads to get new safety measures

One of the city's busiest roads will receive a series of long-awaited safety improvements after being revealed as an accident blackspot.

20.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Huge touring LEGO festival coming to Norwich venue

LEGO fans are in for a treat as a huge touring festival will return to the city this summer.

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City filmmaker to shine the light on Norfolk's wartime history

A Norwich film director is shining a light on a little-known piece of wartime history by exploring the role played by Land Girls during the Second...

19.05.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

City filmmaker to shine the light on Norfolk's wartime history

A Norwich film director is shining a light on a little-known piece of wartime history by exploring the role played by Land Girls during the Second...

19.05.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Former Barclays bank set for revamp under new plans

A planning application has been submitted to refurbish the site of a former Barclays Bank. 

18.05.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Norwich man 'humiliated' after wetting himself due to lack of train toilets

A man in his 60s says he was left “embarrassed and humiliated” after wetting himself on a Greater Anglia train to London when he was unable to...

18.05.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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