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Less town centre parking, more housing and riverfront revitalisation featured in town masterplan
In this feature, we take a look through the draft masterplan and what it would mean for certain parts of town…
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Town business is ‘relishing expansion challenge’
An independent electrical retailer is ‘relishing the challenge’ of expansion following the purchase of a coastal business.
Family loses chickens and equipment during ‘devastating’ allotment fire
A pair lost thousands of pounds of equipment and chickens during a “devastating” allotment fire.
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21-year-old punched homeless man in face and caused £900 worth of damage to pub
A young man who punched a homeless man in the face and caused damage in a pub – while under the influence of alcohol – narrowly avoided jail.
Drunk man caught urinating up school wall, moments after police encounter
A drunk man urinated on a school fence after he was told to leave part of town.
Hospital leader on 100 days in charge
In her monthly Ward Round feature, hospital executive managing director Michelle Arrowsmith looks back on her first 100 days in the job.
‘I only want the best’: Sigita, 25, on success of cruelty-free candle business
A small business owner in Lynn is hoping to inspire others wanting to set up shop following her candle-making success.
Man, 25, banned from roads for more than a year after drug-driving
A 25-year-old will not be able to get behind the wheel of a vehicle for 17 months after drug-driving.
New comfort boxes add extra touch of compassionate care
New comfort boxes are now being provided for families spending precious final moments with their loved ones.
Celebs, commanders and cakes! Can you beat the question master in our online pub quiz?
Get your brain in gear with our general knowledge weekend challenge - the Sheps’ Saturday Social.
Love story is filled with wit and profound wisdom
In its weekly look at books, Waterstones focuses on a deeply affecting love story about time and regret.
‘Once in a lifetime’ experience for resident who scooped $20k prize pot on gameshow
A West Norfolk resident has had a “once in a lifetime” experience after winning a huge prize on an Australian game show.
Thief attempted to swipe £100 from man at cashpoint
A thief said that being under the influence of cocaine could explain why he tried to steal £100 from a man at a cashpoint.
Man to face trial accused of breaking into business and stealing copper cables worth £10K
A man is set to stand trial after denying breaking into a business and stealing copper cables worth £10,000.
Man accused of strangling wife and not letting her cut hair to stand trial
A man has been accused of not allowing his wife to get her hair cut as part of a series of offences he is said to have committed against her.
'No family should go through this' - Family's reaction to drowned mum's inquest
The partner of a woman who died after she became trapped in sea defence rocks and drowned has said he hopes that “no other family has to go through what we went through”.
Man charged after being confronted by paedophile hunters
Jordan Godwin has been charged with several sexual offences after paedophile hunters carried out a sting in Beccles.
Extraordinary row over pitch at street market sees trader banned
An extraordinary row broke out at Bungay's Garden Market after a trader was given a pitch three metres away from his previous one.
Thieves make off with two bikes from secondary school
Thieves have stolen two bikes from Hellesdon High School near Norwich.
Sewage alert in place at well-loved beach
A sewage alert has been issued for Gorleston beach by Surfers Against Sewage.