Coastal erosion has forced vulnerable villages to confront ‘hard truths’
Accelerating coastal erosion is destroying homes, threatening burial grounds and exposing the absence of a national response
Accelerating coastal erosion is destroying homes, threatening burial grounds and exposing the absence of a national response
Almost 300 pupils in Norfolk schools were suspended or excluded for drug use last year, including children of primary school...
A popular Victorian-era landmark is now in need of urgent repairs after a survey exposed critical problems beneath its deck
Royal Mail seems intent on adding a new Christmas tradition this year: baffle customers by closing post boxes just when...
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked
A mysterious beaver has appeared in Norfolk, prompting excitement and an investigation into which enclosure it escaped from
A senior Church of England bishop has criticised government asylum reforms, warning they will make integration significantly harder
Outgoing Broads Authority chief executive John Packman warns climate change is “already biting” as rising seas threaten Norfolk’s wetlands
Tensions over divisive flag displays have erupted into violence in Norfolk, as police face criticism for inaction
Fake orders, fierce rows and a fractured council – Attleborough’s troubles show no sign of easing soon
Norfolk’s crumbling coastline exposes the human cost of climate change – and the painful limits of what councils can do
Flag disputes are escalating from lampposts to council chambers, fuelling heated clashes and political debate
YouTubers are cashing in by harassing asylum seekers at hotels, turning human misery into profitable, divisive entertainment
After weeks of flag disputes, one city’s residents respond creatively – from children’s chalk to international flags – showing unity...
A new report reveals the Norfolk Broads has some of the worst sewage-hit rivers in Britain
Reform UK's local branches face repeated cancellations, as venues withdraw bookings amid staff protests and community backlash
An MP’s migrant scare collapsed after his ‘dinghy of illegals’ turned out to be charity rowers
The Norfolk stretch of UK's longest coastal path passes the final hurdle but the Suffolk and Essex coastal paths are...
The sea is coming for Happisburgh’s graves — and now a community must decide what to save
As drought risk rises, the UK looks to desalination – an expensive solution to water scarcity. But will the investment...
Norfolk town faces growing water woes as leaks and sinkholes raising concerns over infrastructure amid rapid expansion
Villagers in Norfolk fear compulsory purchase as UK’s largest proposed solar farm threatens homes and farmland
Once symbols of seaside joy, Heacham’s beach huts have become unsellable burdens. Now a toxic mix of rising fees and...
A councillor’s “wild west” claims have sparked local outrage – but do they reflect life in Walton Highway?
Italian counts, Dubai royals, and German heirs now own swathes of Norfolk. Family farms can’t compete
Six boats have sunk this year on the River Yare, leaving authorities baffled by a rising and costly mystery
A shipping mix-up confused Norfolk, UK with Norfolk Island – leaving a tiny Pacific community facing steep US tariffs
Norfolk’s biggest-ever factory farm plan has been blocked, marking a turning point for industrial-scale agriculture
Cromer Pier, crowned the nation’s best, faces financial uncertainty as rising costs and council reforms threaten its future
Parents must confront the growing influence of online misogyny and abuse towards women and girls, experts warn
Norfolk's rapid rise in megafarms raises concerns over environmental damage, animal welfare,and the cost of cheap food
Norfolk’s factory farms break environmental rules twice a week – yet prosecutions are rare. Will looser regulations worsen pollution?
Rupert Lowe's Reform suspension sparks party crisis – will he launch a rival? The Great Yarmouth MP fights back
Russian intelligence operatives posing as fruit pickers are suspected of scouting UK military bases for espionage
The stunning Blakeney home promised to one lucky winner is now under council scrutiny over planning concerns
Walsingham’s public toilet closure sparks broader concerns in East Anglia, where essential facilities face cuts, threatening tourism
Hoveton community tensions rise as police investigate anonymous satirical newsletter accused of harassment
Not since the Peasants Revolt of 1381 has North Walsham been so racked with conflict. This time it’s a rocking...
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from massive farm expansion
Unexploded WWII bombs off Norfolk’s coast threaten marine safety as offshore wind farms drive vital seabed investigations
Villagers in Neatishead win access to a beloved woodland path after a five-year standoff with charity
How a community united with agencies to clear waterways in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year’s devastating...
Footpath Fury! Locals clash over blocked coastal path between Winterton and Hemsby, with public inquiry set to decide its fate
After the Led by Donkeys group disrupted Liz Truss's book event with a remote-controlled banner, an activist was arrested by...
Great Yarmouth's new coastal adaptation plan addresses rapid erosion and climate change, focusing on compensation for affected residents
MP Rupert Lowe faces criticism for alleging that a Norfolk school is pushing anti-Reform UK views, challenging its neutrality
Months of maritime mayhem and bureaucratic bungling at Great Yarmouth’s Haven Bridge finally conclude, leaving boaters bemused
The study on Norfolk's Gaywood River aims to improve flood management and restore the rare chalk stream's ecology
A former 'Turnip Taliban' rebel is campaigning as an Independent to unseat Liz Truss, criticising her tenure and advocating for...
A neighbour dispute blocks stunning countryside views with a six-foot fence, leaving residents and their landlord frustrated and concerned
Anglian Water convicted for failing to provide key information amid criminal investigation, sparking outrage among water campaigners
Plans for a new South Lynn railway station aim to rejuvenate Norfolk’s train network, spurring economic growth and connectivity
When a man's garden gate becomes a battleground, shenanigans (and hedgehogs) ensue. A fence feud in a quiet Norfolk village
The damage to beach huts by the increasing number of winter storms may make them unviable for local authorities to...
At a cost estimated at £4m, Norfolk’s most extraordinary, and expensive, planning row has come to a spectacular end after...
New figures have revealed the Norfolk beaches that have been worst-hit by sewage from spills by Anglian Water
In a small Norfolk village, a microcosm of a growing national issue: farms are getting bigger, and so is the...
As Broads rivers swell, businesses face an existential crisis, spotlighting broader environmental challenges and waterway dredging debates
Locals and ramblers fight to keep historic route open, as a public inquiry decides the fate of a popular Norfolk...
Residents living in constant fear of flooding express frustration over unclear waterway responsibilities. Calls for legal changes intensify
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