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Holt Community Centre to host triple Americana bill

Holt: Americana music night with 'girl power' theme at The Venue

Villagers have raised £750,000 to buy the Hunworth Bell, near Holt.

Villagers have raised £750,000 to buy the Hunworth Bell, near Holt.

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Villagers raise £750,000 to buy award-winning pub... but it's not for sale

The Hunworth Bell, near Holt, has been closed since May.

The Hunworth Bell, near Holt, has been closed since May.

Pub bosses revise plans following concerns over future of 18th century inn

Baconsthorpe Castle, near Holt in north Norfolk.

Baconsthorpe Castle, near Holt in north Norfolk.

What is happening at Baconsthorpe Castle in north Norfolk?

St Andrew's Church Holt will host the event

St Andrew's Church Holt will host the event

Notable debut novelist chats at bookshop's biggest event

Henry Hill, who died in 2022 at the age of 18, will be remembered at a special rugby match at Holt Rugby Club on August 24.

Henry Hill, who died in 2022 at the age of 18, will be remembered at a special rugby match at Holt Rugby Club on August 24.

'It means a lot they still think of him' - Teenager to be remembered at rugby match

Steve Benson, the Holt historian features on a film shown at the event

Steve Benson, the Holt historian features on a film shown at the event

New members sign up at Holt Society's inaugural market stall

The concert will celebrate George Shearing seen here celebrating his birthday with Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington in a New York Club in 1949

The concert will celebrate George Shearing seen here celebrating his birthday with Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington in a New York Club in 1949

Shear Brass gear up for tribute performance to Sir George Shearing

The Holt Festival is back with a bumper line-up including live music from Barbara Dickson and The Zombies

The Holt Festival is back with a bumper line-up including live music from Barbara Dickson and The Zombies

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Bumper festival line-up announced - with music from Barbara Dickson and The Zombies

The tenth anniversary of a reunion between veterans of the British Army’s Royal Pioneer Corps is taking place at the north Norfolk coast this week.

The tenth anniversary of a reunion between veterans of the British Army’s Royal Pioneer Corps is taking place at the north Norfolk coast this week.

Tenth anniversary of veterans reunion taking place at Norfolk coast this week

A tyre fitter has described the moment he rushed to help a man who is in a critical condition after being hit by a lorry on the A148 Holt Bypass in north Norfolk today

A tyre fitter has described the moment he rushed to help a man who is in a critical condition after being hit by a lorry on the A148 Holt Bypass in north Norfolk today

Tyre fitter tells of the dramatic moment he rushed to help man who was hit by lorry

Young environmental enthusiasts launch 'The Hive' at North Norfolk holiday park

Young environmental enthusiasts launch 'The Hive' at North Norfolk holiday park

Young Scouts open new creative hub at holiday park

Baconsthorpe Castle near Holt, Norfolk, is set to undergo a major Historic England conservation project after being closed to visitors for the past two years.

Baconsthorpe Castle near Holt, Norfolk, is set to undergo a major Historic England conservation project after being closed to visitors for the past two years.

Norfolk castle set for major project after being closed to visitors for two years

A decision whether to close Blakeney Surgery will be made by NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB next month - with North Norfolk's MP, councillors and locals fearing the worst

A decision whether to close Blakeney Surgery will be made by NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB next month - with North Norfolk's MP, councillors and locals fearing the worst

Fate of closure-threatened GP surgery to be decided - with locals fearing the worst

The damaged house in The Street in Thornage

The damaged house in The Street in Thornage

Road reopens after bricks and tiles from crumbling house blocked street

Residents say the Holt's A148 Cromer Road roundabout is one of Norfolk's most dangerous

Residents say the Holt's A148 Cromer Road roundabout is one of Norfolk's most dangerous

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Plans to reduce 'ludicrous' speed limit at 'Norfolk's most dangerous roundabout'

A restored driving coach from a 1950s railcar has won a heritage award

A restored driving coach from a 1950s railcar has won a heritage award

Restored driving coach of Norfolk railway's 1950s railcar wins heritage award

The future of closure-threatened Blakeney Surgery remains uncertain after a crunch decision to close the surgery was deferred

The future of closure-threatened Blakeney Surgery remains uncertain after a crunch decision to close the surgery was deferred

Crunch decision to close Norfolk surgery postponed leaving future uncertain

An action plan is being drawn up to improve the safety of a roundabout which has been described as one of the most dangerous in Norfolk

An action plan is being drawn up to improve the safety of a roundabout which has been described as one of the most dangerous in Norfolk

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Action plan to improve safety of 'Norfolk's most dangerous roundabout' to be drawn up

A new banking hub is set to open in Holt

A new banking hub is set to open in Holt

New banking hub to open in Norfolk market town with no banks left

A roundabout which has been described as one of the most dangerous in Norfolk is set to come under scrutiny at a meeting next week

A roundabout which has been described as one of the most dangerous in Norfolk is set to come under scrutiny at a meeting next week

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'Norfolk's most dangerous roundabout' to come under scrutiny at upcoming meeting

Norfolk autho Jess French, from Holt, has released her debut children’s book Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain

Norfolk autho Jess French, from Holt, has released her debut children’s book Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain

Norfolk author and BBC presenter releases debut children's book about creepy crawlies

The aircraft crashed on land near Breedon, in Holt, on Tuesday (January 16)

The aircraft crashed on land near Breedon, in Holt, on Tuesday (January 16)

Investigation launched after aircraft crash in Norfolk

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker, who worked as a sub-postmaster for half a decade in Aylsham and Holt, winning an award for the Aylsham Budgens Post Office at the 2015 Retail Industry Awards

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker, who worked as a sub-postmaster for half a decade in Aylsham and Holt, winning an award for the Aylsham Budgens Post Office at the 2015 Retail Industry Awards

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MP who was once a sub-postmaster calls for Post Office chief to be stripped of CBE

Paul Rogers is reopening The Folly Tearoom in Holt's Hoppers Yard this week

Paul Rogers is reopening The Folly Tearoom in Holt's Hoppers Yard this week

Treasured tearoom in Norfolk market town reopening ahead of Christmas

The scene after Holt Rugby Club's 1st XV game

The scene after Holt Rugby Club's 1st XV game

Three teams secure home-and-away victories in spectacular weekend showdowns

Sanders Coaches, based in Holt, north Norfolk, has been named Top Independent Bus Operator at the 2023 UK Bus Awards. Managing director Charles Sanders hoists the award.

Sanders Coaches, based in Holt, north Norfolk, has been named Top Independent Bus Operator at the 2023 UK Bus Awards. Managing director Charles Sanders hoists the award.

A busman's jolly-day! Norfolk bus firm named UK's best

Two red squirrel kittens have been born at Kelling Heath Holiday Park. Inset, countryside manager David Martin

Two red squirrel kittens have been born at Kelling Heath Holiday Park. Inset, countryside manager David Martin

Rare red squirrel kittens delight holiday park team

Holt Rugby Football Club's first team in action against Woodford

Holt Rugby Football Club's first team in action against Woodford

Holt rugby club faces grueling challenge against Woodford

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker, who chaired a parliamentary inquiry on young carers, with Julie Alford, founder of The Holt Youth Project, and Vicky Alford

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker, who chaired a parliamentary inquiry on young carers, with Julie Alford, founder of The Holt Youth Project, and Vicky Alford

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Care crisis as hundreds of children as young as six are looking after family members

Threads Bridal has opened in Holt's Lees Yard, with owner Laura Arnold

Threads Bridal has opened in Holt's Lees Yard, with owner Laura Arnold

Wedding dress shop with a difference opens in Norfolk's 'most stylish' town

Holt United Football Club has started a girls' football team - with hopes to introduce women's football for the first time in the club's 130-year history

Holt United Football Club has started a girls' football team - with hopes to introduce women's football for the first time in the club's 130-year history

Women's football coming to Norfolk club for the first time in its 130-year history

Remembrance Day and Sunday in Holt

Remembrance Day and Sunday in Holt

When and where the Remembrance two minutes silence and parade will take place in Holt

Orsted, the company behind the Hornsea Three wind farm project in north Norfolk, has been blamed for polluting the River Glaven with silt

Orsted, the company behind the Hornsea Three wind farm project in north Norfolk, has been blamed for polluting the River Glaven with silt

Wind farm project blamed for destroying Norfolk river by clogging it with sediment

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) are closing the car parks at Holt Country Park and Pretty Corner Woods ahead of storms

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) are closing the car parks at Holt Country Park and Pretty Corner Woods ahead of storms

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Woodland car parks CLOSED as stormfront closes in

Elly Griffiths' new book explores the locations behind her Ruth Galloway series of detective novels

Elly Griffiths' new book explores the locations behind her Ruth Galloway series of detective novels

Elly Griffiths' detective novels come to life in new Norfolk book

Thornage Road, Thornage, will be closed for 12 days for repairs to the Old Mill Bridge

Thornage Road, Thornage, will be closed for 12 days for repairs to the Old Mill Bridge

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Road to close as bridge damaged in crash AGAIN - costing £15,000

Ata Turkish Barbers has opened in Holt's Bull Street - pictured owner Serdar Atalay

Ata Turkish Barbers has opened in Holt's Bull Street - pictured owner Serdar Atalay

New barbershop opens in Norfolk market town - offering loyalty card for free haircuts

Michelle Thurlow and David Gay at the flooded Letheringsett Watermill and Thurlow tea room, near Holt

Michelle Thurlow and David Gay at the flooded Letheringsett Watermill and Thurlow tea room, near Holt

Couple devastated as Norfolk's only watermill FLOODS costing £1,000s

A scene from the topping-out ceremony at King’s Court Nursing Home in Holt

A scene from the topping-out ceremony at King’s Court Nursing Home in Holt

Pints poured to mark progress on new £1,500-a-week nursing home

From LtR Isobel Duncan, James Duncan, Samantha Duncan, Angus Duncan and Harriet Duncan at the Sunflower field in Field Dalling, near Holt

From LtR Isobel Duncan, James Duncan, Samantha Duncan, Angus Duncan and Harriet Duncan at the Sunflower field in Field Dalling, near Holt

Sunflower field looks blooming marvellous across bank holiday weekend

Rosie Smith, 16, with her GCSE results at Stalham High School

Rosie Smith, 16, with her GCSE results at Stalham High School

Celebrations and success at north Norfolk schools on GCSE results day

The North Norfolk Railway's Steam Back to the Forties weekend is about to return Picture: Leigh Caldwell

The North Norfolk Railway's Steam Back to the Forties weekend is about to return Picture: Leigh Caldwell

Excitement ahead of huge 1940s festival in north Norfolk

With the owl installation at Budgens were, from left, store manager Andrew Rice, fresh food manager Alexa King and senior director Nick Baker

With the owl installation at Budgens were, from left, store manager Andrew Rice, fresh food manager Alexa King and senior director Nick Baker

See someone you know? Stunning owl montage includes 800 faces

Badger Reflections by Judith Wells

Badger Reflections by Judith Wells

Stunning badger shot snaps up top spot in society contest

The band Shear Brass and, inset, George Shearing in 1959

The band Shear Brass and, inset, George Shearing in 1959

Toe-tapping tribute to jazz great Sir George Shearing planned

The hedgehog was found with electrical tape around its legs

The hedgehog was found with electrical tape around its legs

Large reward offered following 'callous' torture of hedgehog

Alan and Sara Caistor outside their rented Holt home

Alan and Sara Caistor outside their rented Holt home

Family's fears of homelessness - despite £55,000 combined income

The North Norfolk District Council team and volunteers who have helped achieve Green Flag status at three woodland areas

The North Norfolk District Council team and volunteers who have helped achieve Green Flag status at three woodland areas

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Summer plans for popular woodland parks on back of Green Flag awards

Holt town centre

Holt town centre

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Town votes overwhelmingly for 'green wheel' neighbourhood plan

James Daytona, inset, who found the injured hedgehog on his estate in Holt

James Daytona, inset, who found the injured hedgehog on his estate in Holt

Dogwalker found hedgehog 'screaming in pain' on evening walk

The tortured hedgehog, inset, Maggie Prior

The tortured hedgehog, inset, Maggie Prior

'Despicable' - Hunt for hedgehog's 'torturer' after grizzly discovery sparks anger

Appleyard, in Holt

Appleyard, in Holt

Norfolk high street is named one of the best in the UK

Goats Sugar and Spice are missing after being spooked by fireworks overnight

Goats Sugar and Spice are missing after being spooked by fireworks overnight

Relief as missing goats Sugar and Spice are found after being spooked by fireworks