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Amazing deer picture was wildlife photographer's dream shot

Amazing deer picture was wildlife photographer's dream shot

She went out with the intention to take some beautiful pictures of the sunset over a field of rapeseed flowers.

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Former high sheriff's bid to extend garden gets the nod after prickly planning row

Former high sheriff's bid to extend garden gets the nod after prickly planning row

A former high sheriff's bid to extend the grounds of his country home has been given the go-ahead after an extraordinary planning row.

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No pressure... Plans for new homes in village turned down after water fears

No pressure... Plans for new homes in village turned down after water fears

Plans for eight new homes in a Norfolk village have been turned down - after locals complained of low water pressure.

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Appeal over plans to replace shoe tycoon's home with 'appalling' new one

Appeal over plans to replace shoe tycoon's home with 'appalling' new one

A developer is appealing after his plans to replace a manufacturing tycoon's coastal retreat were described as "appalling" and blocked by the local...

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New private school would offer 'animal therapy' to students

New private school would offer 'animal therapy' to students

A new special needs school would offer animal therapy and outdoor learning.

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Villagers' pets could soon be enjoying new dog walking field

Villagers' pets could soon be enjoying new dog walking field

Dog owners could soon have a new field to exercise their pets on.

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Traffic lights plan for busy junction on Norfolk A-road

Traffic lights plan for busy junction on Norfolk A-road

Traffic lights could be installed at a busy junction and accident blackspot on the A149 coast road.

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Public inquiry will hear village's bid for two new public footpaths

Public inquiry will hear village's bid for two new public footpaths

A bid to declare for two new public footpaths in a Norfolk village will go before a public inquiry.

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Woman's bid to open dog grooming parlour in her garage

Woman's bid to open dog grooming parlour in her garage

A woman has launched a bid to set up a dog grooming business in the garage of her home.

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Village could get new floodlit horse arena

Village could get new floodlit horse arena

A paddock in a Norfolk village could be turned into a floodlit horse arena.

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Former funeral parlour to be converted into flats

Former funeral parlour to be converted into flats

Plans to turn a former funeral parlour into flats have been given the go-ahead.

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Fly-tipper who dumped caravan in beach car park faces hefty bill

Fly-tipper who dumped caravan in beach car park faces hefty bill

A fly-tipper who left a caravan dumped beside a picturesque Norfolk beach could face a hefty bill for removing it.

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Villagers organise clean-up and search for plastic from North Sea ship fire

Villagers organise clean-up and search for plastic from North Sea ship fire

Villagers are set to stage a coastal clean-up and look for plastic washed up after the North Sea ship fire.

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Could bats hold up National Trust's controversial plans to restore Norfolk windmill?

Could bats hold up National Trust's controversial plans to restore Norfolk windmill?

Controversial plans to restore a landmark Norfolk windmill could be held up by bats.

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Go-ahead to continue grazing horses on field near village

Go-ahead to continue grazing horses on field near village

Horses can continue to be grazed on a field near a Norfolk village.. 

15.04.2025 6

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Plan to turn former seaside café and flats into offices and kitchen for care homes

Plan to turn former seaside café and flats into offices and kitchen for care homes

A former seaside café with flats above could be converted into offices and a kitchen to cook meals for care homes.

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Three new 'affordable' homes could be built on village farmland

Three new 'affordable' homes could be built on village farmland

Three new "affordable" homes could be built on farmland in a Norfolk village.

14.04.2025 3

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Go-ahead for new village homes despite fears of being overlooked

Go-ahead for new village homes despite fears of being overlooked

A cottage can be demolished and four new homes built on the site despite objections from neighbours who feared being overlooked.

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Former town centre jeweller's shop set to become new B&B in partnership with pub

Former town centre jeweller's shop set to become new B&B in partnership with pub

A former town centre jeweller's shop is set to become a new B&B in partnership with a nearby pub.

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Coastal village facing gridlock AGAIN over Easter as new parking restrictions delayed

Coastal village facing gridlock AGAIN over Easter as new parking restrictions delayed

New parking restrictions for a picturesque coastal village will not be coming into force over the Easter weekend.

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Barn conversion would make village more 'aesthetically pleasing' say developers

Barn conversion would make village more 'aesthetically pleasing' say developers

A barn on a remote smallholding could be turned into a new home.

13.04.2025 2

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'Outdated' house which was scene of garage explosion could be replaced by new home

'Outdated' house which was scene of garage explosion could be replaced by new home

An "outdated" village property which was the scene of an explosion and fire which destroyed a classic car could be knocked down to make way for a new...

13.04.2025 3

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Town's biggest 24/7 gym reveals move into nearby bike shop

Town's biggest 24/7 gym reveals move into nearby bike shop

A town's biggest 24/7 gym is set to expand by moving into a nearby bike shop.

13.04.2025 2

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Housing development planned for former builder's yard

Housing development planned for former builder's yard

Three new homes could be built on a former builder's yard tucked away behind a terraced street.

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Village dog grooming parlour and garages could make way for new development

Village dog grooming parlour and garages could make way for new development

A dog grooming parlour and a row of garages could be replaced by a new shop, flat and house.

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Plans for 'basically unthinkable' new homes on rural lane refused after locals object

Plans for 'basically unthinkable' new homes on rural lane refused after locals object

Plans for two new homes on a rural lane have been turned down after neighbours objected.

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Coastal hotel reveals major expansion plan including new spa

Coastal hotel reveals major expansion plan including new spa

A coastal hotel has revealed fresh plans for 10 new rooms and a spa to meet booming demand from visitors to the Norfolk coast.

11.04.2025 10

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Developer must pay almost £8,000 for damaging protected trees

Developer must pay almost £8,000 for damaging protected trees

A developer has been ordered to pay fines and costs of almost £8,000 after it admitted damaging the roots of nearly 30 protected trees.

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Almost 10pc of North Sea could be taken up by wind farms by 2050

Almost 10pc of North Sea could be taken up by wind farms by 2050

They've become a familiar sight off Norfolk's shores, from Hunstanton to Great Yarmouth.

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Takeaway slapped with ZERO hygiene rating and told to make 'major improvements'

Takeaway slapped with ZERO hygiene rating and told to make 'major improvements'

A takeaway has been slapped with a zero food hygiene rating and told it must make "major improvements".

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Go-ahead for 'huge' new home despite uproar in upmarket coastal village

Go-ahead for 'huge' new home despite uproar in upmarket coastal village

A bungalow in an upmarket coastal village is set to be turned into a "huge" new house despite an outcry from neighbours.

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National Trust will discuss mill plans with locals... when it has 'fresh information'

National Trust will discuss mill plans with locals... when it has 'fresh information'

The National Trust has said it would be happy to meet with locals to discuss its plans for a landmark windmill over mounting fears over whether its...

10.04.2025 10

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Closure of coastal village primary school moves step closer

Closure of coastal village primary school moves step closer

The closure of a village primary school on the Norfolk coast has moved a step closer.

09.04.2025 10

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Call for public meeting over future of National Trust's 'neglected' windmill

Call for public meeting over future of National Trust's 'neglected' windmill

The National Trust has been urged to call a public meeting over the future of an landmark Norfolk windmill it has been accused of neglecting.

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High Sheriff facing disappointment over plans for massive garden extension

High Sheriff facing disappointment over plans for massive garden extension

A high sheriff's bid to extend the garden at his country home looks set for refusal.

07.04.2025 8

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School must pay £5,000 after parking row flares over temporary classrooms

School must pay £5,000 after parking row flares over temporary classrooms

A school must shell out £5,000 for traffic restrictions after plans for temporary classrooms sparked a row over parking.

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New flats plan revealed for former office block

New flats plan revealed for former office block

New plans have been revealed to turn a former office block into flats.

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Go-ahead for new development on vacant village site

Go-ahead for new development on vacant village site

Plans have been agreed for a new bungalow on a vacant village site.

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Fears for threatened bird as foreign shooters allowed to target it again

Fears for threatened bird as foreign shooters allowed to target it again

There are fresh fears for a much-loved East Anglian farmland bird after EU bans on shooting it have been lifted.

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New development proposed for farmland on edge of Norfolk village

New development proposed for farmland on edge of Norfolk village

A decision could be made within weeks over five new homes proposed for the edge of a Norfolk village.

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Flood risk fears see plans for 12 new homes in village turned down

Flood risk fears see plans for 12 new homes in village turned down

Plans for 12 new village homes have been turned down over flood risk fears.

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Stately Airbnb set in 40 acres can become new wedding venue

Stately Airbnb set in 40 acres can become new wedding venue

A stately Airbnb set in 40 acres of grounds has been given the go-ahead to become a wedding venue.

06.04.2025 2

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New village plan calls for more homes for locals... and toads

New village plan calls for more homes for locals... and toads

A village's new neighbourhood plan calls for more homes for locals - and more habitat for toads.

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Rural barn could be turned into two new homes

Rural barn could be turned into two new homes

A rural barn could be converted into two new homes.

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Councillor banned for five years over election fraud makes stormy return to parish

Councillor banned for five years over election fraud makes stormy return to parish

A councillor who was banned from public office after he admitted election fraud has re-joined his local parish council.

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New homes planned for former bus depot and test centre

New homes planned for former bus depot and test centre

Five new homes are planned for a former bus depot and MOT test centre.

05.04.2025 7

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New 'self-build' homes would form 'natural extension' to Norfolk village

New 'self-build' homes would form 'natural extension' to Norfolk village

Plans have been revealed for four new "self-build" homes in a Norfolk village.

05.04.2025 5

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Visitors side with angry locals in row over National Trust windmill

Visitors side with angry locals in row over National Trust windmill

Visitors to the Norfolk coast have joined locals in condemning the National Trust's plans to restore a landmark windmill.

04.04.2025 9

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Protesters slam 'cruel' bid for Norfolk mega farms ahead of long-awaited meeting

Protesters slam 'cruel' bid for Norfolk mega farms ahead of long-awaited meeting

Protestors have gathered as councillors meet to discuss planning applications for two "mega farms" in Norfolk.

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Visitors side with angry locals in row over National Trust windmill

Visitors side with angry locals in row over National Trust windmill

Visitors to the Norfolk coast have joined locals in condemning the National Trust's plans to restore a landmark windmill.

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