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Yarmouth poker player scoops $75,000

A GREAT Yarmouth man scooped $75,000 in an international poker tournament, surrounded by music and sports legends. Spencer Benjafield, 24, an off shore worker, held his nerve as stars such as Gun 'N Roses guitarist Slash, German tennis player Boris Becker and former England striker Teddy Sheringham tumbled out of the PokerStars amfAR charity tournament in the Bahamas.

Norfolk discount fashion stores future unclear

08 February 2010 15:40

The future of two Norfolk high street fashion chain stores hung in the balance this afternoon after discount retailer Ethel Austin went in administration.

Town centre road closures

08 February 2010 15:22

A SERIES of road closures are taking place in Great Yarmouth town centre in next few weeks. The work, starting Monday, is the latest phase of a scheme to change and improve the roads around St George's Chapel.

Widowed penguin wooed by two suitors

08 February 2010 13:59

AS Valentine's Day approaches anxious staff at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre are watching for signs of sibling rivalry in the penguin love stakes. The newest arrival in the centre's penguin colony is nine-year-old Rosie, a widow of nine months who is looking for new love…and has two handsome young penguin studs to choose from.

Police surgery at South Yarmouth

08 February 2010 13:50

RESIDENTS in South Yarmouth are being encouraged to meet with members of their local policing team. Police community support officers Jenny Baker and Keith Boulton from the South Yarmouth Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will hold a surgery on Friday, February 19, at the Family Den Café, in St James Resource Centre, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, between 11am and 2pm.

Queen says farewell to Norfolk

08 February 2010 12:06

The Queen spoke today of her sadness that her Christmas and New Year holiday in Norfolk was at an end. But regular royal watchers commented on how relaxed she appeared when she attended morning service at West Newton Church on the Sandringham Estate.

Stolen car burnt out

08 February 2010 11:26

A FORD Ka was found burnt out after being stolen from near Gorleston seafront last week. The wrecked car was discovered at Ashby following its theft from Marine Parade between 10pm on Thursday and 2.

Region caught up in witchcraft and war

08 February 2010 10:58

THE turmoil of the 17th century will be explored during a series of public lectures starting at the University of East Anglia this week. The 17th century witnessed war, revolution and profound social change.

Truancy cases at Yarmouth

08 February 2010 09:38

A truant child hiding letters from school, a boy laughing at his parent as she faces jail and a mother neglecting her child's education because of a family tragedy.

Yarmouth orphan's story of hope

08 February 2010 09:26

At just eight years old, Stevie McNeilly faced a future with no parents. Her mother died when she was young and her father passed away a few years later, leaving Stevie an orphan under the wing of social services.

Anglers' fury at dredging plans

08 February 2010 09:07

Furious anglers claimed on Friday that the Broads Authority had failed to properly listen to their concerns that dredging Heigham Sound on the Upper Thurne could trigger a bloom of fish-killing algae.

Sacked council chief's admission

08 February 2010 09:02

The former Norwich City Council housing boss sacked for her part in the “homes-for-staff” scandal has admitted she was wrong to move into the sheltered accommodation at the centre of the controversy.

Future bleak for Yarmouth pubs

07 February 2010 14:59

The future for Great Yarmouth's pubs looks bleak after up to half of the town's drinking holes closed in the last five years, a worried councillor has claimed.

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