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An amber flood warning has been issued for the Norfolk Broads

An amber flood warning has been issued for the Norfolk Broads

Parts of Norfolk Broads expected to flood as alert issued amid Storm Bert

More than 1000 properties across Norfolk have been left without power as Storm Bert batters the county

More than 1000 properties across Norfolk have been left without power as Storm Bert batters the county

String of power cuts hit more than 1000 Norfolk homes as Storm Bert batters county

Minty the 11-year-old Border Collie is up for adoption in Norfolk

Minty the 11-year-old Border Collie is up for adoption in Norfolk

'Kind and gentle' dog looking for new home to spend his 'golden years'

A yellow warning for 65mph winds has been issued for Norfolk

A yellow warning for 65mph winds has been issued for Norfolk

Yellow warning issued as Storm Bert hits county with 65mph winds

More than 1000 properties across Norfolk have been left without power as Storm Bert batters the county

More than 1000 properties across Norfolk have been left without power as Storm Bert batters the county

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String of power cuts hit more than 1000 Norfolk homes as Storm Bert sweeps county

North Norfolk councillors Matthew Taylor (bottom left and Wendy Fredericks clashed over NNDC's temporary accommodation costs

North Norfolk councillors Matthew Taylor (bottom left and Wendy Fredericks clashed over NNDC's temporary accommodation costs

Local government

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Calls for empty hotel and hospital to be used for homeless to avoid £9m black hole

Teddy Bears is opening in Stalham after attending events across Norfolk

Teddy Bears is opening in Stalham after attending events across Norfolk

Shop that lets people create their own bears is opening on Norfolk Broads

North Norfolk District Council officers said there is not enough money to replace a play park gate in Fakenham (L) but £65,000 is to be spent on revamping a park in Sheringham (R)

North Norfolk District Council officers said there is not enough money to replace a play park gate in Fakenham (L) but £65,000 is to be spent on revamping a park in Sheringham (R)

Local government

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Furious in Fakenham - £700 scheme rejected... but neighbouring town gets £65k project

Homes have been left without power in Norfolk amid Storm Bert

Homes have been left without power in Norfolk amid Storm Bert

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Nearly 400 Norfolk Broads homes left without power amid Storm Bert

Both Pensthorpe Christmas market and Wroxham Barns Christmas market have been cancelled as Storm Bert sweeps the county

Both Pensthorpe Christmas market and Wroxham Barns Christmas market have been cancelled as Storm Bert sweeps the county

Christmas Markets

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Popular Christmas market events cancelled as Storm Bert batters Norfolk

The Cadbury Secret Santa Postal Service has returned to Norfolk

The Cadbury Secret Santa Postal Service has returned to Norfolk

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Send chocolate for free as Cadbury Secret Santa returns to Norfolk

The Grinch has returned to Norfolk and he's armed with a handheld snowmachine

The Grinch has returned to Norfolk and he's armed with a handheld snowmachine

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'You've been Grinched!' - Grinch experience with snow machine hits Norfolk

McCarthy Stone has revised its plans for the retirement home block in Sheringham

McCarthy Stone has revised its plans for the retirement home block in Sheringham

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New look for retirement home bid after 'brutalist' designs branded 'awful'

Cromer Crematorium is to host a Christmas Carol and Memorial Service

Cromer Crematorium is to host a Christmas Carol and Memorial Service

Cromer Crematorium invite people to annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Service

Food bank asks for festive food donations to help families in crisis this Christmas

Food bank asks for festive food donations to help families in crisis this Christmas

Foodbank's Christmas appeal to help feed families in crisis

Here is a round up of five festive afternoon teas to try this year

Here is a round up of five festive afternoon teas to try this year

5 of the best festive afternoon teas to try in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council has warned of scam emails

Norfolk County Council has warned of scam emails

Local government

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Warning over scam emails from Premier Inn and Nespresso

Cawston school boiler's failure has left parents concerned

Cawston school boiler's failure has left parents concerned

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Broken boiler at Norfolk school leaves parents concerned as temperature drops

Sidestrand school could get major redevelopment despite erosion threat

Sidestrand school could get major redevelopment despite erosion threat

Planning and development

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School threatened by coastal erosion could see major redevelopment

Celia Cameron, former leader of Norfolk County Council

Celia Cameron, former leader of Norfolk County Council

Tributes to 'outstanding public servant' after death of former Norfolk council leader

Jim Gregson with two Wroxham fans

Jim Gregson with two Wroxham fans

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Die-hard Wrexham fan travels 250 miles to watch Wroxham

Inside one of the new shepherd's huts at the Holkham Estate

Inside one of the new shepherd's huts at the Holkham Estate

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Four shepherd's huts launching at Norfolk estate in 2025

People have been injured following a crash on the A140 at Marsham

People have been injured following a crash on the A140 at Marsham

People injured after van and car crash on major road

Holkham beach has been named among England's top 10 for a winter stroll

Holkham beach has been named among England's top 10 for a winter stroll

Two Norfolk beaches named among England's top 10 winter strolls

Storm Bert will hit the region this weekend

Storm Bert will hit the region this weekend

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Events cancelled as Norfolk set to be battered by 60mph winds from Storm Bert

Plans have been put forward for a new National Trail from Norfolk to Yorkshire

Plans have been put forward for a new National Trail from Norfolk to Yorkshire

Local government

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Bid to create new long distance footpath from Norfolk to Yorkshire

Locals at the community garden at Reeves Court, North Walsham, which has been given the name The Courtyard Gardens

Locals at the community garden at Reeves Court, North Walsham, which has been given the name The Courtyard Gardens

Revamp of old courtyard creates communal garden

Former Norfolk boxer Michael Walsh

Former Norfolk boxer Michael Walsh

Former professional boxer admits role in drugs supply

Lee West, inset, died on the A47 after leaving Southern Hill hospital in Mundesley

Lee West, inset, died on the A47 after leaving Southern Hill hospital in Mundesley

Norfolk Coroner's Court

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Nurse describes terrifying moment hospital patient absconded ahead of fatal tragedy

The closure of Benjamin Court in Cromer has generated significant backlash and even protests

The closure of Benjamin Court in Cromer has generated significant backlash and even protests

Local government

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Anger mounts at 'ridiculous' closure of health centre despite huge demand

Steffan Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, has been criticised for his stance on plans to create a nuclear reactor in Bacton by senior Tory Christopher Cushing

Steffan Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, has been criticised for his stance on plans to create a nuclear reactor in Bacton by senior Tory Christopher Cushing

Local government

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Councillor rails against MP's reaction to nuclear after plans emerge for village

Storm Bert will hit Norfolk this weekend

Storm Bert will hit Norfolk this weekend

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Storm Bert to batter Norfolk with 62mph winds

Amateur palaentologists Jonathan Stewart, left, and Dan Chamberlain, with the mammoth finds, a piece of vertebrae, and a molar.

Amateur palaentologists Jonathan Stewart, left, and Dan Chamberlain, with the mammoth finds, a piece of vertebrae, and a molar.

Another mammoth find on the Norfolk Coast

A red flood warning has been issued for the Norfolk Broads

A red flood warning has been issued for the Norfolk Broads

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Parts of Norfolk Broads expected to flood as red warning issued

Eric Snaith, executive chef-owner of Titchwell Manor in Norfolk

Eric Snaith, executive chef-owner of Titchwell Manor in Norfolk

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Norfolk hotel named one of UK's best in prestigious guide

A council is battling East Runton rats

A council is battling East Runton rats

Local government

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Council declares war on 'rats the size of dogs' in coastal village

Efforts to prevent and deal with Norfolk floods is hampered by buck passing, red tape and a lack of money, say MPs. Inset below: North Norfolk MP Steffan Aquarone

Efforts to prevent and deal with Norfolk floods is hampered by buck passing, red tape and a lack of money, say MPs. Inset below: North Norfolk MP Steffan Aquarone

Local government

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Buck passing blamed for Norfolk's flooding woes... as MPs say issue should be 'sexy'

Officers in Norfolk made six arrests during a knife crackdown

Officers in Norfolk made six arrests during a knife crackdown

Six people arrested during knife crackdown in Norfolk

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Christmas Circus and Water Spectacular. Photo: David Street at Streetview for Hippodrome Circus Great Yarmouth.

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Christmas Circus and Water Spectacular. Photo: David Street at Streetview for Hippodrome Circus Great Yarmouth.

Christmas shows and pantos in Norfolk in 2024

County councillors Brian Watkins and Andrew Jamieson are concerned the budget gap at County Hall is growing

County councillors Brian Watkins and Andrew Jamieson are concerned the budget gap at County Hall is growing

Local government

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Council says measures from Rachel Reeves budget mean it will need to make deeper cuts

A flood warning has been issued for the River Thurne and Hickling Broad

A flood warning has been issued for the River Thurne and Hickling Broad

Environment Agency

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Flood warning issued for Norfolk Broads

A man has been arrested after an incident in Thorpe Market

A man has been arrested after an incident in Thorpe Market

Man arrested after incident near north Norfolk farm shop

The Holt Sunday Christmas Market is taking place next month

The Holt Sunday Christmas Market is taking place next month

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Norfolk market town named one of top places to visit this Christmas

Lee West, who died in a crash on the A47 after leaving Southern Hill Hospital in Mundesley

Lee West, who died in a crash on the A47 after leaving Southern Hill Hospital in Mundesley

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Aspiring DJ died on A47 after mental health bed shortage brought him to Norfolk

Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich

Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich

Local government

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Bishop of Norwich 'deeply concerned' over farming inheritance tax changes

Snow has fallen in Cawston

Snow has fallen in Cawston

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Snow falls across Norfolk ahead of new weather warning

Overstrand sports club building could receive upgrades

Overstrand sports club building could receive upgrades

Planning and development

19th century village clubhouse could receive upgrades

A weather warning for ice has been issued for Norfolk amid the risk of sleet and snow showers

A weather warning for ice has been issued for Norfolk amid the risk of sleet and snow showers

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Weather warning issued across Norfolk amid risk of snow showers

A Second World War German mine is blown up in the Baltic Sea

A Second World War German mine is blown up in the Baltic Sea

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More than 600 bombs on the seabed could be exploded off Norfolk coast

Socius - run by Natalie Stuhler and Dan Lawrence - has previously been awarded a Michelin Plate for its food and wine experience

Socius - run by Natalie Stuhler and Dan Lawrence - has previously been awarded a Michelin Plate for its food and wine experience

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Two Norfolk roast dinners named among best in UK

A series of history talks will be held

A series of history talks will be held

Historical society meetings set to explore various topics

Triple bill of live music coming to Holt

Triple bill of live music coming to Holt

All-female band to headline triple bill at Norfolk venue

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity