Cromer News

Members of West Runton Scout Group had to find an alternative route for their Remembrance Sunday parade.

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'Heavy hearts' in village as Remembrance parade cancelled over lack of police escort

New inclusive swings for children have been installed in Cromer

New inclusive swings for children have been installed in Cromer

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New inclusive swings installed at North Lodge Park in Cromer

A Christmas Carol reading is to be staged at Cromer Parish Hall with some famous faces

A Christmas Carol reading is to be staged at Cromer Parish Hall with some famous faces

Reading of A Christmas Carol staged at Cromer Parish Hall

Free concert to launch Cromer Poppy Appeal 2024

Free concert to launch Cromer Poppy Appeal 2024

Free concert to launch Poppy Appeal in Cromer

Ben Langley is to perform at Cromer Pavilion Theatre

Ben Langley is to perform at Cromer Pavilion Theatre

Ben Langley to perform his one-man show at Pavilion Theatre

Cromer Poppy Appeal volunteers were celebrated at two events

Cromer Poppy Appeal volunteers were celebrated at two events

Poppy Appeal volunteers celebrated for their dedication

A Battle of Britain anniversary service was held at a Norfolk care home

A Battle of Britain anniversary service was held at a Norfolk care home

Cromer care home commemorates Battle of Britain with service

Belinda and James Richardson on their epic tour

Belinda and James Richardson on their epic tour

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Couple in Porsche 911 visiting all UK lifeboat stations stop in Cromer

Wildlife garden compeition winners

Wildlife garden compeition winners

Record-breaking entries for town's wildlife garden competition

Sheringham's Lifeboat Day is on Sunday

Sheringham's Lifeboat Day is on Sunday

Historic gathering of lifeboats set for community's annual Lifeboat Day

Cromer is gearing up for the World Pier Crabbing Championships

Cromer is gearing up for the World Pier Crabbing Championships

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Seaside town gears up for World Pier Crabbing Championships

Chris Gurney, who ran Northrepps Aerodrome, pictured in 2007.

Chris Gurney, who ran Northrepps Aerodrome, pictured in 2007.

Obituary: Norfolk man who defied odds after near-fatal aircrash to open aerodrome

Buttercups Tearooms in Cromer has applied for an alcohol licence.

Buttercups Tearooms in Cromer has applied for an alcohol licence.

Local government

North Norfolk cafe applies for licence to sell alcohol

Claire and Robert Shearing (centre) receive the keys to their new home from Michael Newey, chief executive of Broadland Housing (left), and Cllr Wendy Fredericks, deputy leader of North Norfolk District Council.

Claire and Robert Shearing (centre) receive the keys to their new home from Michael Newey, chief executive of Broadland Housing (left), and Cllr Wendy Fredericks, deputy leader of North Norfolk District Council.

Planning and development

Family swaps 'cramped' conditions for home in new north Norfolk housing estate

Jane Austen's literary world will spring to life at a charity event

Jane Austen's literary world will spring to life at a charity event

Exclusive literary event to benefit Hospice Ethiopia UK

EACH is among those who have benefited from the scheme

EACH is among those who have benefited from the scheme

Norfolk crematorium aids charities through metal recycling scheme

Emma Verity at her shop, SilverTree Botanic on Brook Street in Cromer.

Emma Verity at her shop, SilverTree Botanic on Brook Street in Cromer.

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Meet the woman behind the new wellbeing shop in north Norfolk

An exhibition depicting two centuries of coastal erosion and protection is on show at Cromer Artspace

An exhibition depicting two centuries of coastal erosion and protection is on show at Cromer Artspace

Cromer Artspace to host exhibition on North Norfolk coastal changes

Blaine emerged as the winner with his story idea. He is seen with author Jamie Payne

Blaine emerged as the winner with his story idea. He is seen with author Jamie Payne

Pupil's story idea turned into published book by visiting author

Sam Lowe, 47, is opening a new shop called Thistle and Tide on Church Street in Cromer.

Sam Lowe, 47, is opening a new shop called Thistle and Tide on Church Street in Cromer.

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New 'quirky and personal' shop about to open in north Norfolk

A music festival is coming

A music festival is coming

UK coastal music festival set to kick off with Britpop tribute

Celestial Voices choir to host free concert at church

Celestial Voices choir to host free concert at church

Cromer Church to welcome 30-piece choir for free concert

Brad Smith with the English Open for golfers with a disability trophy.

Brad Smith with the English Open for golfers with a disability trophy.

Amputee golfer overcomes adversity and 'holds his nerve' to win national championship

Parkinson's UK group in Cromer seeks volunteers to avert potential closure

Parkinson's UK group in Cromer seeks volunteers to avert potential closure

Lifeline support group at risk without influx of Cromer volunteers

Charlotte Spendlove, 25, has been crowned Miss Cromer, but cannot afford to live in the town.

Charlotte Spendlove, 25, has been crowned Miss Cromer, but cannot afford to live in the town.

Planning and development

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Meet Miss Cromer... who cannot afford to live in the town

Volunteers at Gunton Saw Mill have been told to 'temporarily' stop using the machinery.

Volunteers at Gunton Saw Mill have been told to 'temporarily' stop using the machinery.

Local government

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Trouble at mill! Volunteers told to stop using machinery by council

Special day to pay tribute to 200 years of Cromer RNLI lifesavers

Special day to pay tribute to 200 years of Cromer RNLI lifesavers

Celebrate 200 years of the RNLI at special Lifeboat Day

People at the Vintage Sixties Festival on Cromer Pier on June 8.

People at the Vintage Sixties Festival on Cromer Pier on June 8.

Sun eventually shines on north Norfolk 1960s festival

Friends Bistro, in the Seaview building at Cromer's North Lodge Park, is opening its doors to customers in Norfolk for the first time this evening

Friends Bistro, in the Seaview building at Cromer's North Lodge Park, is opening its doors to customers in Norfolk for the first time this evening

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New bistro opens in Norfolk seaside town with head chef from award-winning restaurant

A major public meeting on the future use of the former Benjamin Court hospital aftercare building in Cromer, north Norfolk, has been postponed

A major public meeting on the future use of the former Benjamin Court hospital aftercare building in Cromer, north Norfolk, has been postponed

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Major public meeting on future of former Norfolk hospital aftercare centre postponed

A new Greggs could be coming to Cromer after plans were submitted to open a 'food-to-go' at Morrison's fuel station in Prince of Wales Road

A new Greggs could be coming to Cromer after plans were submitted to open a 'food-to-go' at Morrison's fuel station in Prince of Wales Road

Plans for new Greggs 'food-to-go' in Norfolk town

Deputy Mayor West reclaims top job as Mayor of Cromer

Deputy Mayor West reclaims top job as Mayor of Cromer

Local government

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Familiar face back as town mayor

A group of independent Norfolk veterinary practices - Westover Vets, in North Walsham, Caister and Cromer Vets - have all appointed new directors to secure the group’s independence for the future

A group of independent Norfolk veterinary practices - Westover Vets, in North Walsham, Caister and Cromer Vets - have all appointed new directors to secure the group’s independence for the future

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Shareholder shake-up at Norfolk veterinary group - with trio of directors appointed

Robbie Kirtley, owner of the Rocket House Café on Cromer seafront, is set to open the Rocket House Coffee Shop in the town's Chruch Street

Robbie Kirtley, owner of the Rocket House Café on Cromer seafront, is set to open the Rocket House Coffee Shop in the town's Chruch Street

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Seafront café owner opening 'exciting new venture' in town he calls a 'Norfolk gem'

A major public meeting is being held on the future use of the former Benjamin Court hospital aftercare building in Cromer, north Norfolk

A major public meeting is being held on the future use of the former Benjamin Court hospital aftercare building in Cromer, north Norfolk

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Major public meeting to be held on future of former Norfolk hospital aftercare centre

The owner of The Rocket House Café in Cromer, Robbie Kirtley, has reassured customers he will remain open during months of planned repair works to save the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum downstairs

The owner of The Rocket House Café in Cromer, Robbie Kirtley, has reassured customers he will remain open during months of planned repair works to save the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum downstairs

Café to remain open despite repair works to save museum at landmark building

Staff at Cromer Group Practice are taking part in a half-marathon walk at the north Norfolk coast this Saturday (May 18) to raise money for local charity Cromer Cares. Staff wearing t-shirts generously supplied by Little Pickle Design

Staff at Cromer Group Practice are taking part in a half-marathon walk at the north Norfolk coast this Saturday (May 18) to raise money for local charity Cromer Cares. Staff wearing t-shirts generously supplied by Little Pickle Design

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'It has brought everyone together:' GP practice to take on epic walk at Norfolk coast

Maria Stableford is campaigning to regulate dog groomers after her Pomeranian, Tim, came home from the groomers with a deep gash because the wrong clippers were used

Maria Stableford is campaigning to regulate dog groomers after her Pomeranian, Tim, came home from the groomers with a deep gash because the wrong clippers were used

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Dog owner's horror story as beloved pet comes home from groomers with shocking wounds

A consultation is under way to decide the future use of Benjamin Court - a former hospital aftercare building in Cromer, north Norfolk

A consultation is under way to decide the future use of Benjamin Court - a former hospital aftercare building in Cromer, north Norfolk

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What does the future hold for former Norfolk hospital aftercare building?

An opening date had been announced for Friends Bistro in Cromer's North Lodge Park, north Norfolk

An opening date had been announced for Friends Bistro in Cromer's North Lodge Park, north Norfolk

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Opening date announced for seaside town's long-awaited new bistro

Joe Broughton Conservatoire Ensemble will be performing in a concert

Joe Broughton Conservatoire Ensemble will be performing in a concert

Pavilion Theatre set to host 26th 'Folk on the Pier' festival

A peregrine falcon chick has hatched at the top of Cromer Parish Church tower in north Norfolk, the Cromer Peregrine Project has announced

A peregrine falcon chick has hatched at the top of Cromer Parish Church tower in north Norfolk, the Cromer Peregrine Project has announced

Peregrine falcon chicks hatch at top of Norfolk church tower

New beauty clinic Dermalase has opened in Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk - offering laser hair removal, a range of skin treatments and an in-house nutritionist

New beauty clinic Dermalase has opened in Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk - offering laser hair removal, a range of skin treatments and an in-house nutritionist

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New beauty clinic opens in Norfolk town - offering 50% off first appointments

Cromer Community Shed, a Norfolk mental health charity, is searching for a new home after plans to redevelop North Lodge Park in Cromer were scrapped by the town council

Cromer Community Shed, a Norfolk mental health charity, is searching for a new home after plans to redevelop North Lodge Park in Cromer were scrapped by the town council

Planning and development

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Shed's desperate search for new home after council pulls plug on plans over costs

Andrew Brammer is headed to Cromer with his Stranglers tribute

Andrew Brammer is headed to Cromer with his Stranglers tribute

Award-winning storyteller stages unique tribute show

Friends Bistro is set to open in Cromer's Seaview building in North Lodge Park in May 2024 - with an opening date to be announced soon

Friends Bistro is set to open in Cromer's Seaview building in North Lodge Park in May 2024 - with an opening date to be announced soon

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First look inside new bistro opening in seaside town next month

Plans to redevelop a derelict tennis court at Cromer's North Lodge Park have been scrapped after Cromer Town Council pulled out of the project over costs

Plans to redevelop a derelict tennis court at Cromer's North Lodge Park have been scrapped after Cromer Town Council pulled out of the project over costs

Planning and development

'Shock and disappointment' as town council scraps park plans over costs

The parade will begin at the Runton Road clifftop field

The parade will begin at the Runton Road clifftop field

Cromer's Sea Scouts to host annual St George's Day Parade

A crunch meeting has been held in a bid to save Cromer's Henry Blogg Museum, at the Esplanade Rocket House building, from closure.

A crunch meeting has been held in a bid to save Cromer's Henry Blogg Museum, at the Esplanade Rocket House building, from closure.

North Norfolk District Council

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Crunch meeting held in last-ditch bid to save closure-threatened lifeboat museum

The owner of The Rocket House Café in Cromer, Robbie Kirtley, has reassured customers he will remain open despite uncertainty over the future of the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum downstairs, which looks set to close

The owner of The Rocket House Café in Cromer, Robbie Kirtley, has reassured customers he will remain open despite uncertainty over the future of the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum downstairs, which looks set to close

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Café owner's message to town amid uncertain future of lifeboat museum downstairs

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker has called to save Cromer's RNLI Henry Blogg Museum from closure - raising the under threat Rocket House museum in parliament

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker has called to save Cromer's RNLI Henry Blogg Museum from closure - raising the under threat Rocket House museum in parliament

Hopes to save historic Norfolk lifeboat museum from closure raised in parliament

The RNLI Henry Blogg lifeboat museum in Cromer is set to close

The RNLI Henry Blogg lifeboat museum in Cromer is set to close

Famous Norfolk lifeboat museum set to close

Cromer Peregrine Project chairman Eddie Anderson presents a cheque worth £2,000 from the group to Cromer's Parish Church

Cromer Peregrine Project chairman Eddie Anderson presents a cheque worth £2,000 from the group to Cromer's Parish Church

Peregrine project gives back to Norfolk church where the birds nest each year

The White Horse in Cromer's West Street was taken over last month by Jay and Kelly Ali, who own the nearby Masala Twist Indian restaurant in Prince of Wales Road.

The White Horse in Cromer's West Street was taken over last month by Jay and Kelly Ali, who own the nearby Masala Twist Indian restaurant in Prince of Wales Road.

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Norfolk pub hosting 'Easter extravaganza' - with live music and entertainment