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North Norfolk News brings you the latest local news from Cromer, Sheringham, North-Walsham and surrounding areas.

The panto cast at dress rehearsal

Curtain up! Panto cast gears up for magical opening weekend in Sheringham

Here are five dogs up for adoption in Norfolk

5 dogs searching for forever homes in Norfolk

Marcel K Andrews' fictional novel The Silvergate Restoration was inspired by his work on fire-hit homes in north Norfolk

Bricklayer turned author inspired by tales from his life on building sites

The Norfolk Lights Express has returned to the North Norfolk Railway Picture: Steve Allen

7 major festive events happening in Norfolk this December

We take a look at five of the prettiest villages on the Norfolk Broads

5 of the prettiest villages on the Norfolk Broads

Cameraman Bernd Fischer, left, and director Jens Meurer during the filming of Seaside Special, a film about the Cromer Pier Show Picture: Supplied by Jens Meurer

Norfolk flick named alongside Oppenheimer in 2023's 'best' films

People are being urged to

People urged to 'take care' as rivers remain flooded after storms batter Norfolk

County councillor James Bensly (inset) hopes county councillors will add to calls for a coast minister to protect Norfolk communities like Hemsby

Calls for coast minister intensify as homes are demolished

Congham Hall in Norfolk has been named one of the UK's best spa hotels by the AA Picture: Congham Hall

Norfolk spa hotel named one of the best in the UK

Roads were blocked and properties were damaged as two storms battered Norfolk

Trees uprooted and wind turbines damaged as 55mph gales hit Norfolk

Storm Fergus is heading to Norfolk.

Storm Fergus set to batter Norfolk with 50mph winds

Tracy Kenny in one of the cosy seating areas in the new Kett's Books shop Picture: Denise Bradley

7 of the best independent bookshops to visit in Norfolk

Lauren Thompson and Thomas Bowden are preparing to open their own salon in Fakenham before Christmas

Couple to open 'dream business' with new hair salon

Ian Graham and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital

Man treated by life-saving equipment he fundraised for 10 years ago

9000 lights have transformed James Brierley's home in Little Snoring, near Fakenham

9000 lights transform village home into Christmas wonderland

A pillbox has been unearthed at East Runton beach

Second World War pillbox unearthed at Norfolk beach after recent storms

Around 150 touring caravans have been given three months to leave Waxham Sands. Picture - James Weeds

Row erupts after 150 caravanners given notice to leave beauty spot site

Five bungalow scheme in countryside approved

Village bungalow development approved despite fears it runs against council policy

You have chosen the Brisley Bell as one of the cosiest pubs in Norfolk

9 of the cosiest pubs in Norfolk according to locals

Police have warned people in Norfolk to be cautious of cold callers

Warnings issued as cold callers target homes across Norfolk

L-R NNDC Leader Tim Adams, newly elected Councillor Andrew Fletcher, and Cabinet Member and member for Stody Andrew Brown, shortly after the count in Briston

Liberal Democrat victory in north Norfolk by-election

Large waves are expected to batter the Norfolk coastline

Weather warning issued with strong winds set to batter Norfolk

Ambry's turkey bacon, produced in Norfolk, has been named the UK's best food product Picture: Beth Moseley Photography

'Innovative' Norfolk bacon named best food product in the UK

Collingwood Drive in Mundesley, where Russell Driver fell at home

Engineer with 'significant head injury' died after waiting three hours for ambulance

The Peasant Tavern will replace the old Market Tavern in North Walsham

New market town pub gets go-ahead despite neighbours' fears they will 'get no peace'

An unexploded WW2 artillery shell was discovered on Scolt Head Island Picture - Facebook: Gary Pearson Photography, Instagram: scene_by_me

Unexploded WW2 artillery shell discovered on Norfolk beach

An illustration from Gladman's documents of how the site in Cromer could be laid out

Major new housing estate on coast CAN go ahead - despite being on protected land

CHRISTMAS ELVES: Lathams staff have been battling on despite continued flood alerts in Potter Heigham. Picture - Lathams

Broads village shop celebrating Christmas despite flood alerts

Station Road, Thorpe Market near where a fatal fight occurred

Manslaughter accused cannot remember punching victim in fight near Norfolk pub

Lakes at Blickling Estate and Felbrigg in Norfolk have been restored to their former glory by the National Trust

Historic Norfolk lakes restored to their former glory by National Trust

Trevor Cator tried to use a mirror to spy on young girls in showers on a holiday park

Man caught on all fours trying to spy on sisters in campsite showers

Heydon Tea Room owner Cindy Halls with the new festive afternoon tea, with the option to have it in one of the new cosy pods

Award-winning café launches cosy garden pods and festive afternoon tea

The Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling is said to be the 'final piece of the jigsaw puzzle' for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, who recently bought the Broads pub

'Why we bought a Broads pub' - Norfolk Wildlife Trust's 'final piece of the jigsaw'

The Three Horseshoes in Warham has made it on to The Good Pub Guide's list of the best unspoilt pubs

Norfolk pub named one of Britain's 'unspoilt favourites'

Access to Happisburgh beach has been restored

Beach access restored following cliff damage during severe weather

Mundesley pharmacy is under new management, inset Mundesley councillor Wendy Fredericks

Pharmacy under new management after suffering staff shortages

East Runton beach has 'excellent' water quality again - the rating required to regain its Blue Flag status. North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker has welcomed the news

Norfolk beach on course to get Blue Flag back as water quality improves

David Holliday, co-owner of the North Norfolk brewery, Moon Gazer Ales, is launching two new ales, Tobi’s Tipple, to raise awareness of testicular cancer

Brewing awareness - Hopes new ales will save lives

Bryony Nierop-Reading watched as her Happisburgh bungalow fell into the sea a decade ago - and she now fears her new Beach Road house could be next

Woman whose bungalow fell into the sea now 'terrified' her new home is next

Coastal Handbells founder Suzanne Rands, with the newly refurbished instruments which she has helped bring back to playing standard

Forgotten handbells to ring out a new tune

Steve and Susan Adkins, who live in Staithe Road in flood-hit Hickling, are amongst a dozen households using the public toilets at the Pleasure Boat Inn because they can't use their own

Bursting on the Broads! Villagers forced by floods to use public loos for TWO MONTHS

Warmer temperatures to hit Norfolk this weekend

Norfolk to match Spain as warmer temperatures approach

A scene from the Worstead Festival

Grants handed out after this year's Worstead Festival success

The A149 was closed near Thorpe Market after a car hit a deer

Car crash closed major road after deer was hit

McDonald's Restaurants Ltd have submitted a pre-application for the building of a drive-through restaurant on the site to the rear of Fakenham’s Lidl store, on Holt Road

Planned new McDonald's would bring '120 new jobs'

File photo from inside a branch of Timpson

New Timpson pod could be installed outside Sainsbury's

Plans were submitted in November to Breckland Council to build two new homes on land off Market Hill in Colkirk

New housing plan for Norfolk's 'village of Roman treasure'

Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards 2023

Exclusive A rescue dog and a humanitarian... Meet the STARS making our region a better place!

Station Road, Thorpe Market near the Suffield Arms pub where Dale Jackson was fatally injured after a confrontation

Man killed after fight near Norfolk pub was hit with 'extreme force'

The third Miliarensis found at Colkirk sold at auction for £3,400

Roman Norfolk: Emperor's coin is sold for a king's ransom

Manor Caravan Park in Happisburgh has been praised for its views over the lighthouse and St Mary's Church

Best caravan sites in Norfolk revealed in annual awards

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker hopes government cash could get a roundabout built at the 148 / Holway Road junction near Sheringham

Campaign for £3m roundabout at danger junction could get new year boost

Police have been called to Church Street in Cromer after a crash between a car and pedestrian

Updated Emergency services called to crash between car and pedestrian

Sandringham Gardens has joined the RHS scheme to offer free entry to members

Norfolk gardens join scheme to introduce free entry for members