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Council reveals a 72pc tax hike in market town

Council reveals a 72pc tax hike in market town

A town council has revealed a 72pc hike in its share of council tax as it makes plans for "complete upgrades" to some of its facilities. 

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Town's public toilets reopen after sewers were 'overflowing'

Town's public toilets reopen after sewers were 'overflowing'

A South Norfolk town's public toilets were closed after sewers were "overflowing". 

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Neighbours call for 20mph zone to tackle speeding

Neighbours call for 20mph zone to tackle speeding

A number of neighbours have called for a 20mph zone to tackle speeding on a notorious road in a market town.

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Villagers lose battle as £30,000 a night wedding venue is given the green light

Villagers lose battle as £30,000 a night wedding venue is given the green light

A controversial bid to create a £30,000 a night wedding and party venue in the Suffolk countryside has been approved, despite strong opposition by...

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Town council reveals 24pc hike in its bills to taxpayers

Town council reveals 24pc hike in its bills to taxpayers

A town council has revealed its priorities for the community in its latest yearly budget and tax increase of nearly 25pc.

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Parking conflicts lead to lido bringing in cameras

Parking conflicts lead to lido bringing in cameras

A town's lido has introduced cameras in an effort to tackle "increased issues" in its car park that are causing "conflict" on nearby roads.

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Preservation work on 900-year-old castle to continue into next year

Preservation work on 900-year-old castle to continue into next year

Preservation work on a town's medieval castle is now expected to continue into next year. 

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Post office may be set for expansion

Post office may be set for expansion

A Norfolk village’s Post Office branch may be set for expansion.

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Pub in the heart of a market town has closed

Pub in the heart of a market town has closed

A pub in the heart of a market town has closed with a hunt now on for new landlords to run it.

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Demolition of town's high-rise block of flats takes big step forward

Demolition of town's high-rise block of flats takes big step forward

The green light has been given to demolish a vacant high-rise tower block at Britain's most easterly point

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Flats bid made for town's former Barclays bank

Flats bid made for town's former Barclays bank

It is a 19th century building which was home to a national banking chain in the heart of a market town. 

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Medical centre's expansion plans revealed

Medical centre's expansion plans revealed

A town's doctors surgery could get new clinical rooms and an entrance foyer in expansion plans. 

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Greggs bakery reopens its doors to sausage roll lovers

Greggs bakery reopens its doors to sausage roll lovers

After its temporary closure last week, a town's Greggs bakery is now reopen. 

14.01.2025 6

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Future of town's historic pub still undecided

Future of town's historic pub still undecided

It has been more than a year since a bid was lodged to transform a market town pub building. 

14.01.2025 7

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Martial art expert to return to his roots in market town after 40 years

Martial art expert to return to his roots in market town after 40 years

A master of a Korean martial art is set to return to his roots in a market town. 

12.01.2025 8

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What is next for town's former toy shop?

What is next for town's former toy shop?

After closing nearly a year ago a former toy shop in a market town may be set for a new lease of life. 

12.01.2025 10

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Ice cream makers targeted by thieves for the FOURTH time in a month

Ice cream makers targeted by thieves for the FOURTH time in a month

An ice cream shop that has been serving the region for more than 125 years has been targeted by thieves for the fourth time in the last month.

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Story of Norfolk motor racing legend to comes to life in new documentary

Story of Norfolk motor racing legend to comes to life in new documentary

A Norfolk motor racing legend who stormed to many victories in the 1950s is to be remembered in a new documentary.

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Mystery surrounds closure of Greggs in town

Mystery surrounds closure of Greggs in town

A town's Greggs bakery has temporarily closed leaving people questioning why it has suddenly shut its doors.

09.01.2025 8

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Planning wrangle breaks out over 'demountable homes' bid for coast

Planning wrangle breaks out over 'demountable homes' bid for coast

A landowner is in a planning dispute after an innovative scheme to build four new "demountable" homes was thrown out.

09.01.2025 5

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Sewage improvements works to be carried out in village

Sewage improvements works to be carried out in village

Temporary three-way traffic lights are to be set up in a Norfolk village as part of sewer improvement works.

08.01.2025 20

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'Master plan' bridge to be built at holiday destination that is hit with celebrities

'Master plan' bridge to be built at holiday destination that is hit with celebrities

A new bridge is to be built at a Suffolk holiday destination popular with celebrities.

08.01.2025 4

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Parking fears and sewerage system pressure concerns raised over care home bid

Parking fears and sewerage system pressure concerns raised over care home bid

Parking concerns and pressure on the sewerage system have been raised over a planning bid to demolish and build a care home on a village...

07.01.2025 6

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'A legend of Loddon': Tributes to former fish and chip owner who loved his Lotus

'A legend of Loddon': Tributes to former fish and chip owner who loved his Lotus

Tributes have been paid to a "legend of Loddon" who ran a beloved fish and chip shop in the town and enjoyed driving his Lotus on its streets.

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Dilapidated garages next to Girl Guides hall to be demolished

Dilapidated garages next to Girl Guides hall to be demolished

Dilapidated garages by a town's Girl Guides hall are set to be demolished this month.

04.01.2025 10

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Holiday caravan site sparks road safety fears

Holiday caravan site sparks road safety fears

Traffic safety fears have been raised by Norfolk villagers over a caravan site's planning status.

03.01.2025 2

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Play area set for major revamp after survey found 'rusty and tired' equipment

Play area set for major revamp after survey found 'rusty and tired' equipment

A play park that was deemed "important to the local community" in a market town is set for a major renovation. 

31.12.2024 2

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Family-run fruit and vegetable trader to run new stalls in two towns

A family-run fruit and vegetable business is branching out to markets in Beccles and Bungay.

29.12.2024 8

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Battle lines drawn as large crowds gather at Bungay Boxing Day hunt

Battle lines were drawn as supporters and protestors gathered at the annual Bungay Boxing Day hunt parade. 

28.12.2024 5

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Parking shake-up for town is approved by councillors

Proposed parking regulation changes are to take the next step forward after a town council gave them the seal of approval.

28.12.2024 5

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21-year-old chef to take on town restaurant

Owners of an Asian restaurant are set to hand over the baton after 20 years in the Suffolk hospitality industry. 

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Region's only lido receives £330k grant for 'biggest project yet'

The region's only lido is set for its "biggest project" yet after receiving a £330,000 grant. 

25.12.2024 5

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Villagers' fury at £30,000-a-night 24-hour party farm for 288 guests

It is known as the Wilderness Reserve, a collection of exclusive holiday properties spread across 8,000 acres of sprawling woodland, lakes and...

25.12.2024 3

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Yet another bid made for homes at former fire and ambulance station

Another bid has been made to build two homes at a town's former fire and ambulance station site, despite previous concerns over bats there. 

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'Toxic dust and contaminated water': Villagers' fears over reservoir bid

Concerned villagers have raised fears of "toxic dust" and "contaminated water" as a reservoir bid is still undecided. 

24.12.2024 5

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Nursery that closed due to declining birth rate is set to reopen

In July this year, a primary school made the decision to close its nursery due to "a drop in birth rate and low admission numbers". 

22.12.2024 4

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Couple's home shines bright with the festive spirit for charity

A couple are continuing to spread the festive magic as they take pride in putting on a Christmas lights display outside their south Norfolk home.

21.12.2024 5

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Meet the mischeivous elf bringing Christmas magic to Norfolk village

A Christmas visitor has been getting up to mischief in a Norfolk village and spreading goodwill to all at the same time.

20.12.2024 3

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Jeweller shop reopens after burglars took "wheelie bin full" of items

A Beccles jewellers has reopened after it was ransacked by burglars.

20.12.2024 4

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Wheelie bin full of jewellery stolen from shop in night time raid

Burglars stole a wheelie bin worth of jewellery from an award-winning shop in a nighttime raid. 

20.12.2024 1

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'She was my golden angel': Tributes to award-winning dog

With gold streaks in her coat and a beaming smile, it is no wonder why this dog won a Pet of the Year award.

20.12.2024 9

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WATCH: 18-year-old's motorbike stolen from home in Norfolk village

A family has been left "in shock" after a teenager's motorbike was stolen from their home's garden.

19.12.2024 2

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Town's charity trust records reveal nearly £10m in account

A town charity trust holds nearly £10m in unrestricted funds, its accounts show.

18.12.2024 4

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Housing scheme to expand further despite neighbours' concerns

A housing scheme's further expansion plans are to go ahead despite neighbours' concerns. 

17.12.2024 10

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'Significant milestone' reached for town's potential parkrun

Campaigners trying to organise a town's first parkrun say they have reached a "significant milestone" in their efforts. 

17.12.2024 5

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Uncertainty looms over piece of land said to be a "gift" to villagers

Uncertainty looms over a piece of land that was gifted to a Norfolk village to create a dog walking field.

15.12.2024 6

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War memorial is missing name of airman killed in crash

War memorials in towns and villages across the region list those who gave their lives fighting for their country. 

15.12.2024 20

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Why is this new 'gold standard' bus stop not fully operational in market town?

One of a market town's new "gold standard" bus stops is not fully operational despite a major upgrade.

14.12.2024 20

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Why is town's skatepark closed?

After numerous campaigns and efforts to light up a town's skatepark, the leisure site has now temporarily closed.

14.12.2024 10

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Popular dog walking field has the green light to stay

A popular dog exercise field on the outskirts of Lowestoft has been given the green light to stay. 

14.12.2024 3

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