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Two hospital centres crowned winners in regional RICS awards
News via Great Yarmouth Mercury

Two hospital centres crowned winners in regional RICS awards

Two Community Diagnostic Centres have been crowned as the East of England winner in the RICS Awards.

07 Aug 2026 Great Yarmouth Read at source
Highly poisonous plant discovered in coastal town
News via Eastern Daily Press

Highly poisonous plant discovered in coastal town

A highly poisonous plant has been discovered in a Norfolk seaside town.

07 Aug 2026 Read at source
Former bank in Norfolk town could be turned into shops and flats
News via Eastern Daily Press

Former bank in Norfolk town could be turned into shops and flats

A vacant Grade II-listed former bank in the heart of a Norfolk town could be transformed into two shops and four flats under newly submitted plans.

07 Aug 2026 Read at source
Rare double honour for dedicated Norfolk wildlife heroes
News via Norwich Evening News

Rare double honour for dedicated Norfolk wildlife heroes

Carl Chapman and Alice Liddle are joint winners of the 2026 Sydney Long Memorial Medal, awarded by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and the Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society.

07 Aug 2026 Norwich Read at source

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Seafront service of remembrance to mark VJ Day
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Seafront service of remembrance to mark VJ Day

A service of remembrance will be held in Great Yarmouth to mark VJ Day.

07 Aug 2026 Great Yarmouth Read at source
Police had been called to 'disturbance' between victims and accused in hit-and-run
News via Eastern Daily Press

Police had been called to 'disturbance' between victims and accused in hit-and-run

Norfolk police had been called to reports of a "disturbance" between a group of people involved in a hit-and-run incident on Rose Lane in Norwich.

07 Aug 2026 Norwich Read at source
Steam train services returning to Norfolk tracks
News via Eastern Daily Press

Steam train services returning to Norfolk tracks

North Norfolk Railway steam train services are returning to the tracks after having to come to a halt due to a spate of wildfires amid scorching weather.

07 Aug 2026 Read at source
Hidden spots across Norfolk to open their doors as FREE 10-day festival returns
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Hidden spots across Norfolk to open their doors as FREE 10-day festival returns

Heritage Open Days will run from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 20, offering special access to sites across Norfolk.

07 Aug 2026 Read at source
Plans to turn pub into mosque met with major traffic concerns
News via Eastern Daily Press

Plans to turn pub into mosque met with major traffic concerns

A bid to turn the Gatehouse pub on Norwich's Dereham Road into a mosque has sparked fears over road safety.

07 Aug 2026 Norwich Read at source
Man who sparked anger after damaging protected bird’s nest 'told to put up bird box'
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Man who sparked anger after damaging protected bird’s nest 'told to put up bird box'

A man has been given "advice to put up a bird box" after he was caught appearing to damage a protected bird's nest at a house in Mattishall.

07 Aug 2026 Read at source
Charity takes action after ‘relentless’ seal disturbance by beachgoers
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Charity takes action after ‘relentless’ seal disturbance by beachgoers

Friends of Horsey Seals is taking further action after beachgoers have been repeatedly ignoring warnings and getting too close to the seals.

07 Aug 2026 Read at source
Carnival bosses announce major change in parade route
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Carnival bosses announce major change in parade route

One of the most popular carnivals in Suffolk has updated its route to create more space and ensure the safety and fluidity of the event. The Carnival team stress the importance of these measures to enable an enjoyable experience for all.

07 Aug 2026 Read at source

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