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Green light for luxury village glamping site

Green light for luxury village glamping site

Plans to repurpose a disused tennis court and a garden into a luxury glamping site have been approved.

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Town council makes raft of decisions including £15k investment and soap box derby

Town council makes raft of decisions including £15k investment and soap box derby

A £15k funding boost for play area improvements is one of the raft of new decisions announced following a full town council meeting.

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Costly traffic survey blunder on road that was closed for works

Costly traffic survey blunder on road that was closed for works

A costly oversight has forced Norfolk County Council to pay for a second traffic survey after the original was carried out during road closures.

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Top England goalscorer sends local club a special message

Top England goalscorer sends local club a special message

As World Cup fever starts to sweep the nation, a former England superstar has played a key role in inspiring a south Norfolk youth team to victory.

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Plans for 50 homes spark safety fears in small Suffolk village

Plans for 50 homes spark safety fears in small Suffolk village

Plans for 50 homes on land south of a Suffolk village have sparked strong opposition from locals.

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Controversial quarry wins permission to extend operation

Controversial quarry wins permission to extend operation

A controversial quarry has won permission to extend its operations for five more years.

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Village pub apologises for repeated disruptions to food service

Village pub apologises for repeated disruptions to food service

A village pub has issued a public apology for repeated disruptions to its food service as it reopens its kitchen.

11.06.2026 20

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Investigations continue after illegal 1,200 tonne dump placed on watch list

Investigations continue after illegal 1,200 tonne dump placed on watch list

Authorities are continuing a major investigation after 1,200 tonnes of waste were illegally dumped on land near the Norfolk/Suffolk border.

11.06.2026 7

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Award-winning local brewery scores big at major beer competitions

Award-winning local brewery scores big at major beer competitions

Several award-winning beers are putting one Suffolk brewery on the map after success at three major competitions.

11.06.2026 10

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Two men charged after publican feared for life in hammer incident

Two men charged after publican feared for life in hammer incident

Two men have been charged after a publican feared for his life during an incident involving a hammer.

11.06.2026 10

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Emergency work to place on Broads bridge

Emergency work to place on Broads bridge

Navigation under Beccles Old Bridge will be closed to all vessels while emergency repairs take place.

10.06.2026 30

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New dental practice coming to a market town

New dental practice coming to a market town

A new dental surgery is set to open its doors in a market town.

10.06.2026 10

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Bus services in Norfolk town diverted for several weeks

Bus services in Norfolk town diverted for several weeks

Bus services in a Norfolk town will be diverted for several weeks due to roadworks.

10.06.2026 8

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New pilates studio opens its doors in town

New pilates studio opens its doors in town

An experienced Pilates instructor has opened a new studio in the heart of Lowestoft

10.06.2026 10

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Fishing jetty on the Broads fenced off after safety fears

Fishing jetty on the Broads fenced off after safety fears

A Broads jetty has been fenced off after safety concerns were raised over its condition.

09.06.2026 10

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Public showers next to Broads staithe to close for work

Public showers next to Broads staithe to close for work

Public showers next to a Broads staithe are set to close later this month.

09.06.2026 10

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Victoria Humphrey

Ibiza-inspired high street clothing shop opens seven days a week

Ibiza-inspired high street clothing shop opens seven days a week

A high street clothing and accessories shop has expanded its opening hours to welcome customers seven days a week.

09.06.2026 10

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Home next to approved care facility could be demolished for new development

Home next to approved care facility could be demolished for new development

A home next to a site earmarked for a 66-bed care home could be demolished to make way for a new housing development.

09.06.2026 10

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Concerns raised over homeless hostel after previous operator collapsed

Concerns raised over homeless hostel after previous operator collapsed

Serious concerns have been raised over living conditions at a homeless hostel following the collapse of its previous operator.

06.06.2026 10

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Cause of large fire at Norfolk Broads boatbuilders revealed

Cause of large fire at Norfolk Broads boatbuilders revealed

A major fire that tore through part of a well-known Norfolk Broads boatyard has been ruled as accidental following an investigation.

06.06.2026 10

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Cause of large fire at Norfolk Broads boatbuilders revealed

Cause of large fire at Norfolk Broads boatbuilders revealed

A major fire that tore through part of a well-known Norfolk Broads boatyard has been ruled as accidental following an investigation.

06.06.2026 10

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Plans submitted for new bridge over the Broads

Plans submitted for new bridge over the Broads

Plans for a new bridge over the River Waveney in Bungay have been submitted that will benefit local cattle.

06.06.2026 10

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18th-century village pub to reopen with a new name that rings a bell

18th-century village pub to reopen with a new name that rings a bell

An 18th-century pub in a small south Norfolk village is set to reopen its doors later this month with a new name that will ring a bell.

05.06.2026 10

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Plans to build 450 new homes revealed

Plans to build 450 new homes revealed

Plans to build 450 homes on land north of a Suffolk town have been revealed.

05.06.2026 10

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Seafront venue to reopen with 'special' World Cup events

Seafront venue to reopen with 'special' World Cup events

A seafront venue is set to reopen nearly a year after shutting its doors due to rising costs.

05.06.2026 10

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Temporary changes to medical practice as £1.2m expansion continues

Temporary changes to medical practice as £1.2m expansion continues

Patients are being advised of temporary changes at a town's medical centre as refurbishment work enters its next phase.

05.06.2026 10

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Ofsted praises school but highlights inconsistent writing standards

Ofsted praises school but highlights inconsistent writing standards

A high school has been judged to meet the expected standard in its latest Ofsted inspection which praised and also criticised pupils' behaviour.

05.06.2026 10

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New family-run Asian market opens in a market town

New family-run Asian market opens in a market town

A new independent Asian food and treat shop has opened its doors.

04.06.2026 10

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Council backs plans to reopen community café after charity collapse

Council backs plans to reopen community café after charity collapse

A council has confirmed efforts are under way to reopen a key community café following the sudden collapse of a long-running local charity.

04.06.2026 10

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Town considering stepping up security after travellers pitched up

Town considering stepping up security after travellers pitched up

A town council is considering stepping up security after a group of travellers pitched up at a quay for more than a week.

04.06.2026 20

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Nuclear power plant worker crowned queen of town

Nuclear power plant worker crowned queen of town

A Sizewell C worker has powered her way to the top to be crowned queen of her town.

04.06.2026 10

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Pothole victims out of pocket as council rejects damage claims

Drivers caught up in a night of chaos that saw up to 30 vehicles damaged by a single pothole have seen their claims for compensation refused.

03.06.2026 10

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Ultra-runner smashes record in epic 400-mile challenge

An ultra-runner has completed one of the UK's toughest endurance challenges, smashing the previous record.

03.06.2026 10

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Revised bid submitted for major retirement complex plan

A revised bid for a multi-million-pound housing development scheme has been submitted after construction unexpectedly ground to a halt.

03.06.2026 10

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Couple set to launch new sauna and cold plunge business

A couple is preparing to take the business plunge by opening a new outdoor wellness centre in south Norfolk this week.

03.06.2026 10

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Couple who hit headlines over Majorca honeymoon return 60 years later

A couple who once made the front page for their unusual honeymoon plans are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary by retracing those same...

02.06.2026 10

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Long-serving firefighter retires after 28 years and more than 3,600 call outs

For the last 28 years, Tim Bray, 68, has been serving the Suffolk community when people needed him most in life-threatening and dire situations.

02.06.2026 10

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New foot health training academy is first of its kind for region

A new foot health training academy is set to open in Suffolk, making it the only facility of its kind in East Anglia.

02.06.2026 10

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Work crew set to attend Broads bridge cable hazard

Frustrated boaters may soon see progress on a long-running obstruction at a bridge over the River Waveney.

01.06.2026 10

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Norfolk entrepreneur named among UK's leading small business figures

A Norfolk-based entrepreneur has been recognised as one of the UK's leading small business figures after being shortlisted for a national award.

01.06.2026 10

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Plans for a new Lidl supermarket take a step forward with a new application

Plans for a new Lidl supermarket have moved forward after the retailer submitted a new application for it.

01.06.2026 10

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HMO for adults with complex emotional launches expansion bid

A supportive housing company hopes to expand a home for adults with complex emotional needs.

30.05.2026 10

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Broads holiday park given green light for more camping pitches

A holiday park on the Broads has been given the green light to create new camping pitches after further documents were approved.

29.05.2026 10

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Concerns raised over car sales linked to convicted stalker

Concerns have been raised about vehicle sales linked to a Suffolk businessman convicted of stalking, with two customers alleging they were left out of...

29.05.2026 10

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Slain deer sparks local concern after shots heard

Villagers have voiced concern after a dead roe deer was discovered in a field following reports of gunshots.

29.05.2026 10

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Runner attempts to race from Land's End to Ness Point in charity challenge

A determined runner is taking on one of the toughest endurance challenges in the UK to raise funds for vital charities.

29.05.2026 10

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Closed town centre pub put on the market after gallery plans scrapped

A historic pub in the heart of a market town has been put up for sale after plans to transform it into a gallery were withdrawn.

28.05.2026 10

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Town's food festival draws huge crowds as traders sell-out

Hundreds of visitors descended on Beccles over the weekend as the town's annual Food and Drink Festival returned for another successful year.

28.05.2026 10

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Reason behind waterslide closure revealed

The reason why a waterslide at Bungay's leisure centre was forced to close again just days after reopening has been revealed.

27.05.2026 10

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Former solicitors to be replaced by two-bedroom home

Plans have been approved to convert a town centre solicitor's office into a home.

27.05.2026 10

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