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Foodies set to flock to seaside town for first food fest of 2025

Foodies set to flock to seaside town for first food fest of 2025

A seaside town is set to welcome foodies as its popular food fest returns.

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Bid to create new home on builder's yard in 'Nelson's village'

Bid to create new home on builder's yard in 'Nelson's village'

Plans have been drawn up for a new bungalow to be built in the village where Nelson was born.

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Ancient oak tree concerns sees house extension plans refused

Ancient oak tree concerns sees house extension plans refused

Plans to extend a village property have been refused over fears they could harm a centuries-old oak tree.

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Roll up, roll up! Centuries-old fair set to bring thrill seekers to Norfolk town

Roll up, roll up! Centuries-old fair set to bring thrill seekers to Norfolk town

A centuries-old fair is set to bring thrill seekers flocking to a Norfolk town.

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New 'transit site' for travellers and Gypsies given the go-ahead

New 'transit site' for travellers and Gypsies given the go-ahead

A new transit site for travellers and Gypsies has been given the go-ahead.

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Formidable new guardian installed at the gates of RAF Marham

Formidable new guardian installed at the gates of RAF Marham

A formidable bull now stands guard at the entrance to RAF Marham.

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Mystery over why National Trust wants to fell 'healthy' tree

Mystery over why National Trust wants to fell 'healthy' tree

The National Trust has been blocked from chopping down a "healthy" tree in the grounds of one of its flagship properties.

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Go-ahead for tattooist to set up shop in former council offices

Go-ahead for tattooist to set up shop in former council offices

A tattooist has been given the go-ahead to set up a studio in a seaside town's former council offices.

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Rural barns to be demolished and replaced by new 'WFH properties'

Rural barns to be demolished and replaced by new 'WFH properties'

Two rural barns are set to be demolished and replaced with new properties to allow future residents to work from home (WFH).

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Eyesore derelict hotel on Norfolk border set to be turned into flats

Eyesore derelict hotel on Norfolk border set to be turned into flats

An eyesore derelict hotel close to Norfolk's border with Lincolnshire is set to be turned into flats.

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Trees in village churchyard set for trim to 'reduce risk'

Trees in village churchyard set for trim to 'reduce risk'

Trees in a village churchyard are set to be trimmed to reduce the risk they pose to people and property.

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Planting of new community orchard to provide free food given go-ahead

Planting of new community orchard to provide free food given go-ahead

The planting of a new community orchard to provide free food has been given the go-ahead.

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Plans revealed for three new homes in Norfolk village

Plans revealed for three new homes in Norfolk village

Plans have been revealed to create three new homes in a Norfolk village.

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New home turned down after neighbours slam plans for 'row of terraces'

New home turned down after neighbours slam plans for 'row of terraces'

Plans for a new home in a leafy suburb have been turned down after neighbours said it would create a row of terraces.

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David and Go-loo-ath! Victory for campsite owner in row over who can use his toilets

David and Go-loo-ath! Victory for campsite owner in row over who can use his toilets

Some might call it a victory for David against Go-loo-ath in the form of high-handed officialdom.

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Crematorium set for extra parking to ease congestion for mourners

Crematorium set for extra parking to ease congestion for mourners

Work is set to start on extending a crematorium car park to ease congestion for mourners.

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Bid to host weddings at stately Norfolk Airbnb

Bid to host weddings at stately Norfolk Airbnb

A stately Airbnb set in 40 acres of leafy grounds could become a wedding venue.

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Council sinks hotel's bid to build new rooms instead of swimming pool

Council sinks hotel's bid to build new rooms instead of swimming pool

A bid to build 10 new rooms instead of a swimming pool and spa at a coastal hotel has been sunk by planners.

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Mourners at Tony Martin's funeral asked to remember him by donating to renowned site

Mourners at Tony Martin's funeral asked to remember him by donating to renowned site

Mourners paying their last respects to Norfolk farmer Tony Martin are being asked to remember him by donating to a local cause.

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Real ale fans left crying into their beer after nod to turn fave boozer into flats

Real ale fans left crying into their beer after nod to turn fave boozer into flats

Real ale drinkers have been left crying into their beer after planners raised a glass to plans to turn a hotel into an assisted living complex.

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Plans for new homes in town centre turned down after falling flat with planners

Plans for new homes in town centre turned down after falling flat with planners

Plans for nine new flats behind town centre shops have been turned down - despite support from locals.

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Former GP surgery can become community hub and food bank

Former GP surgery can become community hub and food bank

A former GP surgery next to a park can be transformed into a food bank and community hub.

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Owners of Norfolk's 'best destination pub' call time due to spiralling costs

Owners of Norfolk's 'best destination pub' call time due to spiralling costs

Norfolk's "best destination pub" has closed because of soaring costs facing the industry.

07.02.2025 2

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Investigation under way after trains hit by 'projectiles'

Investigation under way after trains hit by 'projectiles'

Police are investigating after a number of moving trains were hit by projectiles being fired at them.

05.02.2025 5

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Tony Martin's funeral arrangements confirmed

Tony Martin's funeral arrangements confirmed

Tony Martin's funeral will be held at a crematorium near King's Lynn next week.

05.02.2025 5

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Plans to do up Devil's Alley withdrawn... after devil of a row

Plans to do up Devil's Alley withdrawn... after devil of a row

Plans to do up a town's Devil's Alley have been withdrawn - after a devil of a row with locals.

05.02.2025 2

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Mystery surrounds Tony Martin's notorious Norfolk farm after his death

Mystery surrounds Tony Martin's notorious Norfolk farm after his death

Mystery surrounds the future of Tony Martin's notorious Norfolk farm after his death at the age of 80.

04.02.2025 9

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Gym and back clinic hopes to expand by moving into candle warehouse

Gym and back clinic hopes to expand by moving into candle warehouse

A gym and chiropractic clinic hopes to expand by moving to a warehouse.

04.02.2025 7

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Plans for house turned down because of risk from 'explosives' stored nearby

Plans for house turned down because of risk from 'explosives' stored nearby

Plans for a new house next door to a fireworks store have been turned down because of the risk from "explosives".

04.02.2025 7

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Norfolk farmer Tony Martin who was jailed for killing a burglar dies aged 80

Norfolk farmer Tony Martin who was jailed for killing a burglar dies aged 80

A Norfolk farmer who sparked a national outcry when he was jailed for killing a burglar and wounding another has died at the age of 80.

03.02.2025 10

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Go-ahead for 'badly needed' supported living scheme in Norfolk town

Go-ahead for 'badly needed' supported living scheme in Norfolk town

Plans for a major new supported housing scheme have been given the go-ahead.

03.02.2025 8

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Plans for new home on lawn in Norfolk village

Plans for new home on lawn in Norfolk village

Plans have been drawn up for a new village home on a lawn beside a lane.

03.02.2025 10

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Bid to fell fast-growing tree 'causing worry' in village

Bid to fell fast-growing tree 'causing worry' in village

A fast-growing tree which is "causing worry" looks set to be axed in case it falls on a home.

03.02.2025 6

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Is work about to start on new Norfolk Aldi?

Is work about to start on new Norfolk Aldi?

Work could soon be set to start on a town's new budget supermarket.

03.02.2025 9

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Plans for car port on village's 'millionaire's row' turned down over fears for tree

Plans for car port on village's 'millionaire's row' turned down over fears for tree

Plans for a new car port in a seaside village's "millionaire's row" have been turned down over fears they might harm a neighbour's tree.

03.02.2025 7

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Locals in tiny hamlet where 'second homes are a problem' set to vote on curbs

Locals in tiny hamlet where 'second homes are a problem' set to vote on curbs

Villagers are set to vote on a new neighbourhood plan including curbs on second homes.

03.02.2025 9

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Listed house near town's main gateway could be turned into flats

Listed house near town's main gateway could be turned into flats

A 200-year-old listed town-house near a town's main gateway could be turned into flats.

03.02.2025 5

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School applies to use playing field as campsite during summer holidays

School applies to use playing field as campsite during summer holidays

An independent school on the Norfolk coast has applied to use its playing field to host caravan rallies during this year's summer holidays.

03.02.2025 3

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Morrisons' bid for electric chargers turned down after noise fears

Morrisons' bid for electric chargers turned down after noise fears

Plans for electric car chargers at a supermarket filling station have been turned down after fears were raised over noise from the site.

03.02.2025 10

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Second homers accused of 'degrading village' by chopping down trees

Second homers accused of 'degrading village' by chopping down trees

Second homers have been accused of "degrading" a village conservation area by chopping down trees.

02.02.2025 20

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Town joined by US Air Force to remember 31 victims of the 1953 floods

Town joined by US Air Force to remember 31 victims of the 1953 floods

A town gathered to remember victims of the 1953 floods.

01.02.2025 3

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Festival director quits after being sentenced for assaulting partner

Festival director quits after being sentenced for assaulting partner

A director of Norfolk's biggest free music festival has resigned after he was sentenced for assaulting his former partner.

01.02.2025 7

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Historic sites across Norfolk could be set for closures and jobs cuts

Historic sites across Norfolk could be set for closures and jobs cuts

A conservation charity which manages 20 historic sites in Norfolk including ruined castles and priories has declined to reveal how a restructure...

31.01.2025 3

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Norfolk financier Ivo Forde died after car jumped red light and ploughed into his BMW

Norfolk financier Ivo Forde died after car jumped red light and ploughed into his BMW

A city financier from Norfolk related to leading nobility died after another driver ran a red light at speed and collided with his car at more than...

31.01.2025 10

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Historic sites across Norfolk could be set for closures and jobs cuts

Historic sites across Norfolk could be set for closures and jobs cuts

A conservation charity which manages 20 historic sites in Norfolk including ruined castles and priories has declined to reveal how a restructure...

31.01.2025 4

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Council fires warning shot over fence near Norman castle ruins

Council fires warning shot over fence near Norman castle ruins

When they topped off their defences with a formidable wooden fence, the Normans were more worried about raiders from the Fens coming to pinch their...

30.01.2025 1

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Councillor investigated over claims he meddled in meeting from his sickbed

Councillor investigated over claims he meddled in meeting from his sickbed

A senior councillor has stood down as planning committee chairman over claims he meddled in a meeting he missed through injury by emailing...

30.01.2025 1

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Plans agreed for up to five new houses on 'scrub land' site

Plans agreed for up to five new houses on 'scrub land' site

Five new homes have been given the go-ahead on "scrub land" near a major regeneration area.

28.01.2025 5

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Norfolk's 'rollercoaster royalist' back in the spotlight... after 300 years

Norfolk's 'rollercoaster royalist' back in the spotlight... after 300 years

He was sentenced to death by Oliver Cromwell, became a key propogandist for the monarchy after it was restored but lost his status all over again...

27.01.2025 4

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Go-ahead for caravan, containers and swimming pool at village home

Go-ahead for caravan, containers and swimming pool at village home

Plans to site a caravan and storage containers for a catering business behind a house have been given the go-ahead.

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