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MAIN “FACES” FAN...a fancy-dress contestant on the Wellesley Road “reccer” at Yarmouth in 1955 carries a placard advertising the popular seaside photography firm.

Three rail terminal stations and 5,000 jobs in Yarmouth: before Beeching

AFTER a decades-long absence, Dr Beeching is in the news again.

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Eleanor Randall, spent her teenage years suffering a rare condition affecting her muscles, now - much recovered - wants to raise money to send another child from our region. She is seeking sponsors for a 5km run - something that would have been impossible few years ago. Pictured with her mother Rebecca. Picture: James Bass

Determined Great Yarmouth teen tackling charity run to help others

Just a short time ago Eleanor Randall could barely swallow or turn over in bed such was the severity of a mystery ailment that affected every muscle in her body.

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Gladys and Ray Willgress who have recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Picture: James Bass

Special guest joined diamond Upton couple at their 1953 wedding

When Gladys and Ray Willgress tied the knot there was a very special four legged guest among the congregation that watched as they said “I do”.

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Paul Reed with the spurdog fish caught off Great Yarmouth

Caister fisherman catches member of the shark family off Great Yarmouth coast

A Caister man was surprised when he found a rather large member of the shark family on the end of his line.

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Some of the chimney pot planters, believed to have been stolen from gardens in north Norfolk and Broadland. Picture: NORFOLK POLICE

Photos: Police want to know if these chimney-pot planters were stolen from your north Norfolk or Broadland garden

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and police have seized several planters following a spate of thefts from gardens in north Norfolk and Broadland.

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The Rain or Shine Theatre Company are performing A Comdey of Errors at Ormesby in June

Outdoor Shakespeare to go ahead in Ormesby come rain or shine

A professional theatre company which takes its outdoor productions to stately homes and castles across the land is stopping for a night at the village hall in Ormesby.

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Norfolk and Norwich Festival volunteers(l to r) Robin Jolley, Chris Ogden, Maggie Wheeler and Andrea Auburn. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Volunteers are among the stars of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival

While performers from around the world and also closer to home entertain audiences during the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, an army of local volunteers is working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything goes smoothly.

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Filming of Jack the Giant Slayer at Norwich Cathedral. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures.

Exhibition celebrates Norwich Cathedral’s role in Hollywood film

The National Trust's new family-friendly signs aimed to encourage people to enjoy the nature around them at the charity's properties. Picture: PHILIP MYNOTT/NATIONAL TRUST

Signs of the times help natural enjoyment

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Sea Fishing: Windy conditions making it tough on the region’s beaches

Neaps and changeable winds made for tougher times on the region’s beaches this week, though there were a few nice fish caught.

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Catfield's Chad Pillar nets the first of his two goals in the 4-1 fNorfolk Junior Cup final win over Mundford at Carrow Road. Photo: SIMON FINLAY

Thompson and Pillar strike as Cats get the cream at Carrow Road

Catfield 4 Mundford 1

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Last-gasp goal takes wind out of Windmill’s sails at Carrow Road

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George Barnden outjumps the Brightlingsea midfielder to set up a Bloaters attack. Photos: STEVE WOOD.

Bloaters fall at the final hurdle

Yarmouth Town 0 Brightlingsea R 1

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New league champions Haven Bridge United.

Haven Bridge United end Catfield’s long reign

Pub on the Shubs Yarmouth Saturday League

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Sea Fishing: Windy conditions making it tough on the region’s beaches

Neaps and changeable winds made for tougher times on the region’s beaches this week, though there were a few nice fish caught.

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Josh Files heads for victory in the Renault Clio Cup round at Imola.

Poringland racer Josh Files marks Imola debut with a victory

Josh Files finally broke his victory duck with a dominating win in the opening round of the Renault Eurocup Clio Championship in Italy and followed it up with second place in race two.

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750 Motor Club members get to try both circuits at Snetterton

The 750 Motor Club will be making its first foray onto the Snetterton 300 Circuit this Saturday while reverting to the shorter 200 layout for Sunday’s entertainment.

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