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Billy Loughnane ban reduced to 14 days for Southwell incident
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (182+ words) Billy Loughnane has had his 21-day ban reduced to 14 days after the British Horseracing Authority "obtained further evidence from parties present at the start" following the race in question at Southwell. Loughnane was due to ride Beelzebub in the Midnite:…...
'It felt electric': more than 500 people take part in coastal parkrun
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (336+ words) Sunshine and a chilly northerly wind greeted participants at Gorleston Cliffs, with temperatures at just 7C but a real feel closer to 4C thanks to a bracing 20mph breeze. Despite the unseasonable cold, 516 people took part in the latest parkrun, running, jogging and…...
Restaurant owners fined after mice droppings and mould found
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (314+ words) Restaurant owners have been fined nearly "2,000 following a severe rodent infestation. The owners of Great Yarmouth restaurant To No Trabalho were prosecuted after environmental health officers discovered uncontrolled mice throughout the kitchen and bar during an unannounced inspection last January....
Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls: Carley's Wreck and Ruin Duo @ The Marlingford Bell
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (49+ words) Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls: Carley's Wreck and Ruin Duo @ The Marlingford Bell'Great Yarmouth Mercury Find events in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas using the Great Yarmouth Mercury local events calendar today. Those ads you do see…...
New bar and grill restaurant opens in Norfolk seaside town
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (358+ words) A new bar and grill restaurant has opened in a Norfolk seaside town after months of work behind the scenes. Tipsy Grill has welcomed its first customers on the High Street in Gorleston. The restaurant is now serving its grilled…...
Families join the first event of year-long reading and writing campaign
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (502+ words) The Born & Read in Norfolk campaign opened the first chapter of a year of creativity with a day of stories, crafts and learning today. Families from across Norfolk came together for a lively day of reading, creativity and storytelling on…...
Norfolk named among UK's best family staycation spots
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (158+ words) Norfolk has been named one of the UK's best family staycation spots. Nelson's County placed third in the ranking by experts at Outdoortoys, who compared destinations on factors such as their population, green spaces, outdoor amenities, child-friendly restaurants and campsites....
Diesel price hits highest level since December 2022
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (614+ words) Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates. The RAC said the average price of a litre of the fuel at UK forecourts on Monday was 181.2p. That represents a…...
Football club makes changes to plans for new multi-million-pound home
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (593+ words) A football club is making changes to its plans for a new multi-million-pound community hub. Gorleston FC is seeking planning permission from Great Yarmouth Borough Council to build a new stadium and associated facilities at its original home, the Recreation…...
Duo to take 10,000ft skydive for village football club
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (227+ words) An intrepid duo will be taking a leap of faith later this year as they look to raise funds for a village football club. Jarreth Hawkins and Simon Griffiths will take on a 10,000ft skydive for "Hopton Harriers FC. Both are…...