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Luke Martin Photography captures the Mv Ruby cargo ship arriving at Great Yarmouth

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REVEALED: How much 'explosive' load was dumped off Great Yarmouth by giant cargo ship

Anti-social behaviour is a concern in the town

Anti-social behaviour is a concern in the town

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Council proposes new way to tackle anti-social behaviour in town

Luke Martin Photography captures the Mv Ruby cargo ship arriving at Great Yarmouth on October 28

Luke Martin Photography captures the Mv Ruby cargo ship arriving at Great Yarmouth on October 28

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Fury after boat with 'explosive cargo' dumps load off Norfolk coast

People living in an area blighted by fly-tipping have been educated on how to use bins 'correctly'

People living in an area blighted by fly-tipping have been educated on how to use bins 'correctly'

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Locals in area 'plagued with fly-tipping' given lessons on how to use a bin

Council bosses say the revamp of the Great Yarmouth Market area will be finished by April 2025

Council bosses say the revamp of the Great Yarmouth Market area will be finished by April 2025

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Town centre facelift work is on track after 'shocking' find threatened delay

Great Yarmouth Town Hall.

Great Yarmouth Town Hall.

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Landlords invited to attend event to discuss Great Yarmouth’s private rented sector

Environmental rangers from Great Yarmouth Borough Council on patrol in Cobholm.

Environmental rangers from Great Yarmouth Borough Council on patrol in Cobholm.

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Council launches new scheme to tackle fly tipping and litter in town’s alleyways

The cliffs and beach area on the edge of the Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton

The cliffs and beach area on the edge of the Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton

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Rats the 'size of dogs' have taken over a Norfolk beach

James Bensly has pledged to take on the Hemsby Public Toilets cleaning duties

James Bensly has pledged to take on the Hemsby Public Toilets cleaning duties

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Councillor pledges to take on seaside village's public toilets cleaning duties

Coral Bay and Via Vigna, a pair of restaurants on Baker St in Gorleston, have applied for licence variations.

Coral Bay and Via Vigna, a pair of restaurants on Baker St in Gorleston, have applied for licence variations.

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Two restaurants on same street seeking variations to alcohol licences

The council has told a homeowner that they must cut their hedge back as it has made the pavement unusable

The council has told a homeowner that they must cut their hedge back as it has made the pavement unusable

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Neighbours claim sprawling hedge is devaluing homes in quiet Norfolk cul-de-sac

Caister High Street Public Toilets

Caister High Street Public Toilets

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Village's public toilets closed after 'serious vandalism' and drug misuse

A council is taking measures to tackle dog fouling in its village

A council is taking measures to tackle dog fouling in its village

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The Norfolk village fighting a 'losing battle' to keep dog mess off its pavements

Norfolk County Council has revealed plans for a £500,000 project in Gorleston

Norfolk County Council has revealed plans for a £500,000 project in Gorleston

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Plans revealed for new £500,000 cycling route in seaside town

Steve Hewitt from the East Norfolk Transport Users Association has blasted the government's decision to increase the single fare capped from from £2 to £3

Steve Hewitt from the East Norfolk Transport Users Association has blasted the government's decision to increase the single fare capped from from £2 to £3

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Passenger group blasts decision to introduce 'steep rise' in bus fares

Caister village hall illuminated for Christmas.

Caister village hall illuminated for Christmas.

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Businesses rally to keep village bright as Christmas lamppost display cancelled

Children enjoying the upgraded playground at the King George V playing field in Caister.

Children enjoying the upgraded playground at the King George V playing field in Caister.

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New playground in seaside village 'rammed with kids' on opening day

Rupert Lowe has accused Great Yarmouth Labour councillors of

Rupert Lowe has accused Great Yarmouth Labour councillors of

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MP accuses rival party of 'hypocrisy' after they protest outside his office

MP Rupert Lowe has galvanised the support of Conservative, Labour, and independent local politicians - among others from the Great Yarmouth constituency and beyond - in his fight to save Hemsby from erosion

MP Rupert Lowe has galvanised the support of Conservative, Labour, and independent local politicians - among others from the Great Yarmouth constituency and beyond - in his fight to save Hemsby from erosion

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Political differences put aside as parties unite in 'fight' to save Hemsby

There will be a peaceful protest held by Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride group on Saturday, October 19 in response to Rupert Lowe's comments

There will be a peaceful protest held by Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride group on Saturday, October 19 in response to Rupert Lowe's comments

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Pride Group photoshop MP dressed in drag to promote peaceful protest against him

Pictured is Arminghall car boot sale - Belton Parish Council have now had their bid to host a car boot sale on a playing field in the village approved

Pictured is Arminghall car boot sale - Belton Parish Council have now had their bid to host a car boot sale on a playing field in the village approved

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Green light for new car boot sale in Norfolk village

Thurne Public Toilets

Thurne Public Toilets

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Women's toilets in quaint Broads village vandalised

The 'progress' pride flag is flying outside Great Yarmouth Town Hall in response to Reform MP

The 'progress' pride flag is flying outside Great Yarmouth Town Hall in response to Reform MP

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Pride group accuse Norfolk MP of 'inciting hatred' in his attack on the pride flag

Pavilion Theatre & Bandstand in Gorleston hang a Progress Pride bunting

Pavilion Theatre & Bandstand in Gorleston hang a Progress Pride bunting

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Norfolk theatre decked in 'disturbing' Progress flags in latest rebuke to MP

The White Lion Steps in Gorleston have reopened

The White Lion Steps in Gorleston have reopened

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Stepping on up!: Footpath finally repaired 12 YEARS after landslip

Residents who live along the Acle Straight have had their say on what it is like to live on the notorious road

Residents who live along the Acle Straight have had their say on what it is like to live on the notorious road

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What is it like to live beside Norfolk's 'most notorious' road?

The White Lion Steps in Gorleston after five months of repair work.

The White Lion Steps in Gorleston after five months of repair work.

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Norfolk town to 'get dignity back' as long-closed landmark set to reopen

Caister Village Hall illuminated for Christmas.

Caister Village Hall illuminated for Christmas.

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'Caught in the crossfire' - Electricians hit back in row over Christmas lights

Rupert Lowe has chosen to donate his next salary to the Pathway Café & Support Centre

Rupert Lowe has chosen to donate his next salary to the Pathway Café & Support Centre

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Reform MP defies critics to make another monthly donation

Kevin Wood, inset, chairman of Caister Parish Council, is disappointed that Norfolk County Council is charging £10,000 for the village to put up Christmas lights.

Kevin Wood, inset, chairman of Caister Parish Council, is disappointed that Norfolk County Council is charging £10,000 for the village to put up Christmas lights.

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Nightmare before Christmas! Safety fears spark £10k dispute over village lights

Rupert Lowe, from Reform, pictured after being elected as Great Yarmouth's new MP.

Rupert Lowe, from Reform, pictured after being elected as Great Yarmouth's new MP.

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Rupert Lowe says being elected Norfolk MP eclipsed taking Southampton to FA Cup final

Caister Playing Field pictured in June before the play equiptment works were underway at this start of this month

Caister Playing Field pictured in June before the play equiptment works were underway at this start of this month

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Car park and coffee shop in Norfolk village to close for revamp

Le Chateau, a shop on Northgate Street in Great Yarmouth, wants to sell alcohol for extended hours.

Le Chateau, a shop on Northgate Street in Great Yarmouth, wants to sell alcohol for extended hours.

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Late night liquor? Licence application sparks concerns about public safety

Banger Racing at Great Yarmouth taken by Oliv3r Drone Photography

Banger Racing at Great Yarmouth taken by Oliv3r Drone Photography

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Parking chaos on banger racing nights discussed by council

The White Lion Steps in Gorleston.

The White Lion Steps in Gorleston.

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Road closures to continue as work on damaged steps delayed

Emerald Park in Gorleston taken by James Bass

Emerald Park in Gorleston taken by James Bass

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New stadium talks under way for 'one of Norfolk's largest' football club's

Graham Plant has responded to calls for a new bus service to Gapton Hall Retail Park in Great Yarmouth

Graham Plant has responded to calls for a new bus service to Gapton Hall Retail Park in Great Yarmouth

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Council boss addresses calls for retail park bus route

Rupert Lowe, Reform MP for Great Yarmouth

Rupert Lowe, Reform MP for Great Yarmouth

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MP's donation to Hemsby Lifeboat boosts crew's rescue operations

Steve Hewitt, of the East Norfolk Transport Users Association is urging Norfolk County Council to consider introducing a bus service from Great Yarmouth town centre to Gapton Hall Retail Park

Steve Hewitt, of the East Norfolk Transport Users Association is urging Norfolk County Council to consider introducing a bus service from Great Yarmouth town centre to Gapton Hall Retail Park

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The Norfolk retail park without public transport to and from its nearest town

Locals say that speeding drivers are responsible for a surge in duck fatalities in the village

Locals say that speeding drivers are responsible for a surge in duck fatalities in the village

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Meet the villagers going out of their way to protect their ducks

Children enjoying the refurbished Blackfriars Play Area in Great Yarmouth

Children enjoying the refurbished Blackfriars Play Area in Great Yarmouth

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Families and 'playful adventurers' enjoy new-look park in seaside town after revamp

People are being asked their views on issues and services, such as bin collections

People are being asked their views on issues and services, such as bin collections

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One of Norfolk’s largest villages is asked views on services and safety

Three major projects at James Paget University Hospital were photographed from the sky.

Three major projects at James Paget University Hospital were photographed from the sky.

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Just build it! Petition launched to demand new hospital work goes ahead

A new noise camera has been set up in Great Yarmouth

A new noise camera has been set up in Great Yarmouth

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New audio camera installed on seafront to catch noisy boy racers

The closed toilet block

The closed toilet block

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Beach toilets to reopen after public urination row

The address on the licence application was given as 9 Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth

The address on the licence application was given as 9 Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth

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Shop in seaside town could serve alcohol until 2am with new licence approved

Property manager Andy Ingram, organist Margaret Gee and Reverend Andrew King outside Christchurch in Great Yarmouth.

Property manager Andy Ingram, organist Margaret Gee and Reverend Andrew King outside Christchurch in Great Yarmouth.

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170-year-old church to CLOSE due to dwindling numbers... and council parking ban

Sheila Oxtoby, Great Yarmouth Borough Council chief executive, is still hopeful the town will get £20m of government funding.

Sheila Oxtoby, Great Yarmouth Borough Council chief executive, is still hopeful the town will get £20m of government funding.

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Great Yarmouth chief still 'hopeful' for £20m boost despite public spending cuts

A green recycling wheelie and bin and a black rubbish bin outside a home in Great Yarmouth.

A green recycling wheelie and bin and a black rubbish bin outside a home in Great Yarmouth.

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Bin inspectors could be rolled out in coastal town

Woodfarm Lane in Gorleston.

Woodfarm Lane in Gorleston.

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Traveller encampment sets up on land in Gorleston

The Yarmouth Courts bowling greens have seen better days.

The Yarmouth Courts bowling greens have seen better days.

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Mystery about future of overgrown seafront bowling greens

In January, Steve Reed, minister for the environment, pledged to open the door for sea defence funding in Hemsby.

In January, Steve Reed, minister for the environment, pledged to open the door for sea defence funding in Hemsby.

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Campaigners call on government for sea defence funding promise

Rupert Lowe MP had made his first donation. He is seen with Ann Widdecombe riding the Joyland snails

Rupert Lowe MP had made his first donation. He is seen with Ann Widdecombe riding the Joyland snails

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Newly-elected MP donates entire monthly salary to football club's community arm

Play areas in Great Yarmouth will undergo transformation for a more inclusive environment

Play areas in Great Yarmouth will undergo transformation for a more inclusive environment

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Great Yarmouth set for flurry of child-friendly play area upgrades