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Offices near railway station could become Chinese restaurant and party venue

A disused office block could be transformed into a Chinese restaurant and children's party venue.

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Clubhouse's bid to serve alcohol 24/7 sparks fear over noisy drinkers and vandalism

A clubhouse's plans to open late into the night have sparked fears that trouble could return to a holiday park in a Norfolk town.

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Plans for Norfolk's first desalination plant in village 'progressing'

Plans for Norfolk's first desalination plant in village 'progressing'

A water firm says it is "making progress" with plans to build a facility capable of turning North Sea water into tap water in what would be a first...

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Couple lose fight to live in lodge after planning faux-pas left them homeless

Couple lose fight to live in lodge after planning faux-pas left them homeless

After nearly a decade-long fight and £100,000 in legal costs, a Norfolk couple have lost a ninth attempt to be allowed to live in their home.

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Villagers push to cut speed limit in half to stop cars flying through at 60mph

Villagers push to cut speed limit in half to stop cars flying through at 60mph

It has been a contentious subject for years and it even led to the end of a lord's political career in the village.

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Is this Norfolk's most anti-dog town? Owners say they have 'nowhere to go' for walks

Is this Norfolk's most anti-dog town? Owners say they have 'nowhere to go' for walks

They are said to be man's best friend.

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Town plagued by sinkholes fear water firm won't cope with doubling of population

Town plagued by sinkholes fear water firm won't cope with doubling of population

It is one of the largest towns in Norfolk and it is set to nearly double in size over the next 10 years.

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Council to spend £1.17m on 'urgently' needed vehicles to keep services running

Council to spend £1.17m on 'urgently' needed vehicles to keep services running

Officers have warned that several maintenance vehicles need to be "urgently" replaced to ensure a council's services can continue unaffected.

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Quarrel on the quay... Boaters' fury at new mooring charges in Broads village

Quarrel on the quay... Boaters' fury at new mooring charges in Broads village

For Broads sailors, it is one of the last outposts of civilisation before they venture into the wilds of Breydon Water.

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Councillor left 'red-faced' after confusion over changes to phone mast

Councillor left 'red-faced' after confusion over changes to phone mast

A councillor has been left red-faced after confusing plans to add an antenna onto a phone mast for a proposal to construct a new one entirely. 

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Villagers could be evicted from their homes to make way for massive solar farm

Villagers could be evicted from their homes to make way for massive solar farm

Villagers in parts of Norfolk may be forced out of their homes to make way for a massive solar farm in what would be a UK first.

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Quarrel on the quay... Boaters' fury at new mooring charges in Broads village

Quarrel on the quay... Boaters' fury at new mooring charges in Broads village

For Broads sailors, it is one of the last outposts of civilisation before they venture into the wilds of Breydon Water.

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Fury over plans to 'sneak through' 120-ft mast next to homes and play park

Fury over plans to 'sneak through' 120-ft mast next to homes and play park

A communications company has been accused of "trying to sneak through" a 120-foot phone mast near homes and a children's play park.

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Push for new Norfolk railway station gains momentum as favoured site identified

Push for new Norfolk railway station gains momentum as favoured site identified

Efforts to build a new railway station are ramping up after a report identified a key target site for where it could be built.

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Closure of lifeboat station raises fears 'lives could be at risk' this summer

Closure of lifeboat station raises fears 'lives could be at risk' this summer

One of the most popular stretches of the Norfolk coast will have reduced lifeboat cover this summer, with local leaders warning lives could be put at...

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Developer barred from selling houses after failing to pay fees

Developer barred from selling houses after failing to pay fees

A developer has been barred from selling homes it has built at a site in Norfolk after it failed to pay cash it agreed to provide to support the local...

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Councillor expelled from Greens over trans comments compares party to a 'cult'

Councillor expelled from Greens over trans comments compares party to a 'cult'

A Norfolk councillor and parliamentary candidate has accused the Green Party of acting "like a cult" after it expelled her for raising concerns about...

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Cluster of Norfolk villages revealed as East Anglia's worst for waste crimes

Cluster of Norfolk villages revealed as East Anglia's worst for waste crimes

The "Wild West" of Norfolk has been revealed as the East of England's waste crime hotspot in a new study. 

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FINALLY! Work to repair ferry steps begins after more than 140 days waiting

FINALLY! Work to repair ferry steps begins after more than 140 days waiting

After a 142-day wait, work is finally about to start on repairs to reopen a key river crossing which was forced to shut.

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Major changes coming to town's seafront as significant revamp is approved

Major changes coming to town's seafront as significant revamp is approved

After more than a century since their Victorian heydays, two historic piers are set to undergo transformations in a bid to secure their future.

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Calls for more saltmarshes in Norfolk as landscape 'key' in climate fight

Calls for more saltmarshes in Norfolk as landscape 'key' in climate fight

More saltmarshes should be created in Norfolk, experts have said, after a landmark study found the landscape could be crucial in the fight against...

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Landlords say new housing rules will lead to more asylum seekers in Norfolk town

Landlords say new housing rules will lead to more asylum seekers in Norfolk town

A crackdown on poor living conditions in some of the most deprived communities are leading to rising tensions with claims it will lead to an increase...

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First woman councillor elected for Reform in Norfolk as party continues its march

First woman councillor elected for Reform in Norfolk as party continues its march

Reform has continued its winning streak after gaining two more seats in a Norfolk town.

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End of an era! Town's former football ground to be transformed into new homes

End of an era! Town's former football ground to be transformed into new homes

It was once one of the busiest football stadiums in the county and served as the home of the Greens.

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Reform appears to use 'utterly bizarre' AI images of voters to drum up support

Reform appears to use 'utterly bizarre' AI images of voters to drum up support

A Reform branch has been mocked for using what appears to be "utterly bizarre" AI images of supporters for its election promotional material.

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Stetsons at the ready! Festival proves its one of the best for country and blues fans

Stetsons at the ready! Festival proves its one of the best for country and blues fans

Normally you'd be forgiven for turning around and making a swift exit after hearing the sound of duelling banjos coming from the pines.

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New powers to tackle animal abusers to come into force

New powers to tackle animal abusers to come into force

Animal abusers or people with dangerous pets could soon face fines of up to £5,000 after a Norfolk council agreed to introduce tougher powers to...

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Campaigners fear historic railway restoration will be hampered by containers

Campaigners fear historic railway restoration will be hampered by containers

A construction firm has gained permission to keep a trio of storage containers in its yard despite campaigners fearing it will "damage" efforts to...

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Senior councillor's orchard accused of 'sprawling' after juicing expansion

Senior councillor's orchard accused of 'sprawling' after juicing expansion

An orchard belonging to a senior councillor has been given permission to expand its juicing operations despite villagers fearing it will lead to...

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Ex-mayor's epic speech ends up in a disciplinary investigation

Ex-mayor's epic speech ends up in a disciplinary investigation

It was meant to be his 'Downham Declaration' - a chance to rail against injustice and force the powers that be to right their wrongs through a...

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Campaigners lambast 'illogical' funding cuts that 'threaten future' of the Broads

Campaigners lambast 'illogical' funding cuts that 'threaten future' of the Broads

Campaigners have launched an attack on "illogical" funding cuts affecting the Broads, which could leave some services at risk.

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Clampdown on unscrupulous landlords in parts of Norfolk set to come into force

Clampdown on unscrupulous landlords in parts of Norfolk set to come into force

New powers could come into force in parts of a Norfolk town to tackle unscrupulous landlords and poor housing conditions.

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Campaigners lambast 'illogical' funding cuts that 'threaten future' of the Broads

Campaigners lambast 'illogical' funding cuts that 'threaten future' of the Broads

Campaigners have launched an attack on "illogical" funding cuts affecting the Broads, which could leave some services at risk.

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Fish and chip shop wins fight to partially convert to Airbnb

Fish and chip shop wins fight to partially convert to Airbnb

Government officials have ruled a fish and chip shop can turn part of its restaurant into an Airbnb, despite new rules to limit holiday lets.

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Stark warning as driest spring in 100 years shows risk of future water emergency

Norfolk is facing an anxious wait for more rain after months of dry weather, sparking calls for urgent action to address the risks of future droughts.

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Castle owner takes to ramparts after next door becomes Airbnb complex 'by stealth'

It is perhaps Norfolk's most exclusive - and unusual - street.

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Stark warning as driest spring in 100 years shows risk of future water emergency

Norfolk is facing an anxious wait for more rain after months of dry weather, sparking calls for urgent action to address the risks of future droughts.

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New pool on its way for Norfolk town after £11m scheme approved

A new swimming pool is on its way in a Norfolk town after councillors agreed plans for the £11m project.

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Controversial retirement complex on seafront approved despite 'imposing' design

Plans to build a retirement block in one of Norfolk's premier resort towns have been approved despite neighbours complaining about the imposing...

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What next for Lowe? Speculation mounts over MP's political future

He was once tipped as the next leader of Reform by one of the world's richest men.

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REVEALED: Where dogs are set to be banned across Norfolk towns and villages

Dogs could be banned from parks, playing fields and cemeteries in order to prevent nuisance dog fouling and other issues in certain parts of the...

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New solar farm could be built in tiny Norfolk hamlet

A solar farm the size of 46 football pitches could be built in a tiny hamlet in Norfolk.

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Police call for action after report on sexual offending in schools

A Norfolk police chief has called for more action to tackle sexual violence in schools after an investigation revealed the alarming scale of the...

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Police call for action after report on sexual offending in schools

A Norfolk police chief has called for more action to tackle sexual violence in schools after an investigation revealed the alarming scale of the...

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Retirement homes likened to a 'prison block' to face planners again

Controversial plans to build seafront retirement apartments are set for approval after officials gave the project the green light to go ahead for the...

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Flood chief gives backing to controversial £2bn Wash barrage plan

One of Norfolk's leading voices in the fight against flooding has given his backing to a controversial scheme to create a tidal barrage across the...

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Government officials called in over bid to turn woodland into holiday park

Government officials have been called in to rule on controversial plans to turn a woodland into a holiday park which were blocked over fears it would...

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Firm reveals plans for new 'odourless' biogas energy plant in Norfolk village

An energy firm has revealed plans to build a new biogas plant in a rural village.

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Another Norfolk solar farm on the way... having attracted NO objections

More solar panels could soon be covering Norfolk farmland as officials have given the green light for yet another scheme to be built.

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Broads Authority warns of 'challenging times' after huge cut in government funding

The chairman of the Broads Authority said it faces "challenging times" after the government announced it had cut its funding.

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