Norfolk news

The Bernard Matthews lifeboat arrives back in Caister.

Bid to restore one of Norfolk's busiest lifeboats named after turkey tycoon

A man has been arrested after a police chase in Fritton

A man has been arrested after a police chase in Fritton

Man crashes car into tree during police chase before being arrested

Luke Sweeney and his partner Phoebe Tweed have started their own coffee van business following a cancer diagnosis for their son Kit-Beau Sweeney

Luke Sweeney and his partner Phoebe Tweed have started their own coffee van business following a cancer diagnosis for their son Kit-Beau Sweeney

Norfolk couple launch mobile coffee business after son's cancer diagnosis

Michael Hubbard with the mug he has designed to
commemorate the Beauchamp disaster

Michael Hubbard with the mug he has designed to
commemorate the Beauchamp disaster

Tribute mug marks 125 years since lifeboat tragedy that killed nine crewmen

Mike Gardiner of Animal Warden Services with an RSPCA award for Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s stray dog and kennelling services.

Mike Gardiner of Animal Warden Services with an RSPCA award for Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s stray dog and kennelling services.

Local government

Council wins top RSPCA award for stray dog welfare

A Trafalgar Day service will take place in Great Yarmouth this Sunday.

A Trafalgar Day service will take place in Great Yarmouth this Sunday.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Town's Trafalgar Day service to feature rum toast and gun salute

Saffron Spearman, from Bradwell, is starring in a psychological thriller 'Remembrance' which is being premiered in London this weekend.

Saffron Spearman, from Bradwell, is starring in a psychological thriller 'Remembrance' which is being premiered in London this weekend.

Norfolk stage performer lands leading role in psychological thriller

The new owners of the Ocean Room in Gorleston are planning to demolish the venue and build a new leisure attraction.

The new owners of the Ocean Room in Gorleston are planning to demolish the venue and build a new leisure attraction.

How to have your say on bold plans to replace landmark Norfolk venue

The former Brewers Fayre restaurant at the Premier Inn hotel in Great Yarmouth has reopened under new management.

The former Brewers Fayre restaurant at the Premier Inn hotel in Great Yarmouth has reopened under new management.

Hotel restaurant on edge of town reopens to public

A driver remains under investigation for suspected drug driving following a serious crash that left a boy injured.

A driver remains under investigation for suspected drug driving following a serious crash that left a boy injured.

Driver remains under investigation after serious crash that left boy injured

Maintenance workers in Great Yarmouth are asking for full harmonisation to a standard 37-hour working week with no reduction in salary.

Maintenance workers in Great Yarmouth are asking for full harmonisation to a standard 37-hour working week with no reduction in salary.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Council 'bemused' by planned strike action

The old Pizza Hut is being converted to Nando's in Great Yarmouth.

The old Pizza Hut is being converted to Nando's in Great Yarmouth.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Nando's moves closer to opening as officers back plans for former Pizza Hut site

The White Swan fishmongers in Great Yarmouth has achieved a national quality award.

The White Swan fishmongers in Great Yarmouth has achieved a national quality award.

Fish business nets a national award

Evening police patrols are being carried out around the graveyard in Caister

Evening police patrols are being carried out around the graveyard in Caister

Cemetery police patrols introduced after concerns about anti-social behaviour

Oscar Lawrence, from Hemsby, has spent his early years in and out of hospital due to a rare liver condition.

Oscar Lawrence, from Hemsby, has spent his early years in and out of hospital due to a rare liver condition.

James Paget University Hospital

Four-year-old liver transplant survivor inspires unique fundraiser for hospital staff

The Anaesthetics admin team at the Paget's People awards.

The Anaesthetics admin team at the Paget's People awards.

Hospital honours staff and volunteers at annual awards ceremony

Local Baby Loss Service

Local Baby Loss Service

Hopton church to hold special service for families affected by baby loss

A classroom at Coastal Compass, an alternative provision school on Riverside Road in Gorleston.

A classroom at Coastal Compass, an alternative provision school on Riverside Road in Gorleston.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Norfolk alternative provision hub hits back after planners reject 'unauthorised' site

The former Yarmouth Stores building on South Quay in Great Yarmouth could be converted into four new shops.

The former Yarmouth Stores building on South Quay in Great Yarmouth could be converted into four new shops.

Clothing empire's former HQ could become four new shops after years empty

A hair salon could open at a garage on Spruce Avenue in Ormesby St Margaret.

A hair salon could open at a garage on Spruce Avenue in Ormesby St Margaret.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Hair salon could open in converted village garage

The Lee Vasey Band playing at the reopening of Allens Bar on Greyfriars Way in Great Yarmouth.

The Lee Vasey Band playing at the reopening of Allens Bar on Greyfriars Way in Great Yarmouth.

Town centre pub reopens with plans for nine-room music-themed hotel

Plans for new traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Crab Lane and Magdalen Way in Gorleston.

Plans for new traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Crab Lane and Magdalen Way in Gorleston.

Norfolk County Council

Traffic lights set for overhaul in major town junction upgrade

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to Royal Mail about delayed postal deliveries in Bradwell.

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to Royal Mail about delayed postal deliveries in Bradwell.

Villagers report delayed post including hospital appointment letters

The Smokehouse on Yarmouth Road in Ormesby.

The Smokehouse on Yarmouth Road in Ormesby.

Local government

Restaurant parking row as villagers report blocked driveways and hazards

A petition has been set up to protect farmland in Belton from development.

A petition has been set up to protect farmland in Belton from development.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

More than 750 sign petition to protect farmland from housing development

How the new Ocean Pavilion in Gorleston could appear under new plans to replace the Ocean Room.

How the new Ocean Pavilion in Gorleston could appear under new plans to replace the Ocean Room.

Plan to demolish and replace landmark building splits views in coastal town

Councillor James Bensly, member of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, has defected from the Conservatives to Great Yarmouth First and Restore Britain.

Councillor James Bensly, member of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, has defected from the Conservatives to Great Yarmouth First and Restore Britain.

Local government

Senior Conservative councillor defects to Rupert Lowe’s Great Yarmouth First

Catfield Fen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the Broads.

Catfield Fen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the Broads.

Planning and development

Wildlife watchdog warns proposed housing could harm protected Broads habitats

Caister Playing Field has banned e-bikes, e-scooters, bicycles and drones.

Caister Playing Field has banned e-bikes, e-scooters, bicycles and drones.

Local government

Village playing field bans e-bikes and e-scooters over safety concerns

The St John's Head pub, on North Quay in Great Yarmouth, could be transformed into a cafe and art gallery.

The St John's Head pub, on North Quay in Great Yarmouth, could be transformed into a cafe and art gallery.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

400-year-old Norfolk pub to become café and art gallery

A former adult gaming centre on Regent Road in Great Yarmouth could reopen as a Betfred.

A former adult gaming centre on Regent Road in Great Yarmouth could reopen as a Betfred.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Betting giant seeks permission to open new shop in town centre

Jesse Quaye was sentenced to serve a minimum of 15 years for murder.

Jesse Quaye was sentenced to serve a minimum of 15 years for murder.

Teen jailed for Norfolk murder loses Supreme Court bid to review jail term

Councillor Glenn Hurren next to the duck crossing sign in Ormesby. A row has broken out over who should claim credit for the sign.

Councillor Glenn Hurren next to the duck crossing sign in Ormesby. A row has broken out over who should claim credit for the sign.

Local government

Rival councillors in a flap over who secured new duck warning signs in village

Roadworks at Blofield Heath in Norfolk.

Roadworks at Blofield Heath in Norfolk.

Restaurant says ‘misleading’ diversion signs are costing it customers

Ely North Railway Junction has been described as a

Ely North Railway Junction has been described as a

Calls for Rupert Lowe MP to push for funding for 'chokepoint' junction

Phil Daniels, centre, with the Counterfeit Brits at Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth.

Phil Daniels, centre, with the Counterfeit Brits at Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth.

Cult actor surprises fans by singing Parklife with Norfolk band

St John's Church, on the corner of Lancaster Road in Great Yarmouth, is set to reopen as a community arts centre.

St John's Church, on the corner of Lancaster Road in Great Yarmouth, is set to reopen as a community arts centre.

Planning and development

Former church to reopen as community arts centre after £495,000 restoration

Rubbish had been dumped around the village sign at Runham Vauxhall.

Rubbish had been dumped around the village sign at Runham Vauxhall.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Fly-tipped rubbish cleared after threatening to hide village sign

Persimmon Homes wants to build 300 houses in Bradwell, near Gorleston.

Persimmon Homes wants to build 300 houses in Bradwell, near Gorleston.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Proposed 300-home estate requires environmental assessment over wildlife concerns

Animal welfare activists protesting against greyhound racing outside Yarmouth Stadium on Wednesday, September 16.

Animal welfare activists protesting against greyhound racing outside Yarmouth Stadium on Wednesday, September 16.

Activists call for end to greyhound racing at Norfolk venue

Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels will appear at What is Hip in Gorleston on Saturday, September 19.

Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels will appear at What is Hip in Gorleston on Saturday, September 19.

Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels to meet fans at Norfolk shop this weekend

The annual White Swan Herring Festival in Great Yarmouth returns on October 9 and 10.

The annual White Swan Herring Festival in Great Yarmouth returns on October 9 and 10.

Festival returns to celebrate the little fish which built a Norfolk town

The village sign at the entrance to Runham Vauxhall has become a rubbish dump.

The village sign at the entrance to Runham Vauxhall has become a rubbish dump.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Village landmark disappearing behind growing fly-tipping pile

Flegg High is planning to build an extension to its dining room.

Flegg High is planning to build an extension to its dining room.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

School plans dining room extension for extra student space

British Sugar has announced a proposal to cease beet processing at the Cantley sugar factory in Norfolk.

British Sugar has announced a proposal to cease beet processing at the Cantley sugar factory in Norfolk.

Norfolk sugar factory closure prompts questions over site’s future

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to First Bus and Norfolk County Council asking for a review into reduced bus services in Bradwell.

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to First Bus and Norfolk County Council asking for a review into reduced bus services in Bradwell.

Villagers 'let down' by bus timetable changes, says councillor

The site in Catfield where Tom Harber lives with his family.

The site in Catfield where Tom Harber lives with his family.

North Norfolk District Council

Traveller family allowed to stay on rural site after long-running planning battle

The former NatWest bank on Hall Quay in Great Yarmouth could be converted into apartments.

The former NatWest bank on Hall Quay in Great Yarmouth could be converted into apartments.

Plans submitted to turn former town bank into flats

Reece Eden, partner at The Fry Shop, newly opened at Ormesby St Margaret.

Reece Eden, partner at The Fry Shop, newly opened at Ormesby St Margaret.

New fish and chip shop opens in village... as owners discover surprising family link

Pupils at Wroughton Junior Academy in Gorleston.

Pupils at Wroughton Junior Academy in Gorleston.

Norfolk school meets every Ofsted standard after remarkable turnaround

Great Yarmouth Town Hall. The borough council has been criticised for how it mishandled a tenant's complaints about persistent water leaks at his home.

Great Yarmouth Town Hall. The borough council has been criticised for how it mishandled a tenant's complaints about persistent water leaks at his home.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Council slapped on the wrist over tenant’s 'distressing' water leaks complaint

Samuel Jinks, the much-loved community and arts worker from Great Yarmouth, died on September 3.

Samuel Jinks, the much-loved community and arts worker from Great Yarmouth, died on September 3.

Fundraiser launched for funeral of much-loved community champion

Bollards have been installed to prevent unauthorised access to Bluebell Meadow housing estate in Gorleston.

Bollards have been installed to prevent unauthorised access to Bluebell Meadow housing estate in Gorleston.

Norfolk County Council

Bollards to be installed at estate to prevent traveller incursions

Scaffolding surrounding the Victorian gas holder in Great Yarmouth as National Grid restores the landmark.

Scaffolding surrounding the Victorian gas holder in Great Yarmouth as National Grid restores the landmark.

Eye-catching photos show tower of scaffolding surrounding cherished Norfolk landmark