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Soap star spotted enjoying day out at Norfolk amusement park
A soap star was spotted riding the famous Super Snails at Joyland over the weekend. James Hooton, who plays Sam Dingle in Emmerdale, came to Great Yarmouth for the National Street Rod Association's Fun on the Beach event. In between the planned
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Two people taken to hospital after crash that closed A47
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A47 near Great Yarmouth. The collision happened on the Acle Straight near the Werryman's Way junction at 10.25am on Sunday. The road was closed in both directions and there were long
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Ladies Evening returns with fashion competition and celebrity DJ
A celebrity DJ will be at the decks as thousands of ladies don their favourite fascinators for an evening at the races. Ladies Evening is returning to the Great Yarmouth Racecourse on Wednesday where guests can enjoy racing, fashion and entertainment
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Norfolk maize maze to make waves this summer with new design
A Norfolk attraction is set to make waves this summer as it reveals its new maize maze design. Hirsty's Family Fun Park in Hemsby, located along Yarmouth Road, reopens for the school holidays from July 20 to September 2 from 10am to 5pm. This
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Traveller encampment sets up on land in Gorleston
A group of travellers has set up an encampment in Gorleston. Great Yarmouth Borough Council said the group was moved on from private land at Bluebell Meadows in Bradwell on Friday, July 12. "They have since set up an encampment on land just
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Mystery about future of overgrown seafront bowling greens
They have witnessed many a sporting battle as bowlers try to outwit each other on Great Yarmouth's Golden Mile. But two of Great Yarmouth's four bowling greens have been left neglected, overgrown and in need of some TLC. Weeds are growing on
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Police figures show only one charge made in 80 rape reports
Shocking figures have revealed just one of almost 80 rapes in public places reported in Great Yarmouth led to someone being charged. Norfolk police figures show investigations into dozens of reports - including many in hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses
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Bid to build 240 houses and Lidl on coast dropped over toucan crossing concerns
County Hall has dropped plans to build 240 houses and a Lidl following concerns about a proposed toucan roundabout. Norfolk County Council was seeking permission for the houses and supermarket, as well as a care site, on farmland it owns south
