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No Mortgages for New Holiday-let Homes in North Norfolk! Leeds Building Society Acts.

No Mortgages for New Holiday-let Homes in North Norfolk! Leeds Building Society Acts.

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  Working with North Norfolk District Council (NNDC), Leeds Building Society has decided to restrict granting mortgages to those wishing to buy properties in North Norfolk to be used as holiday lets. The scheme will run for a 12-month trial period. The society states that it is seeking to balance local housing needs with the economic benefits tourism can bring. Will this move help local people buy or rent a home in North Norfolk? I am sceptical, but it is…

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Post-Pandemic North Norfolk – what has changed?

Post-Pandemic North Norfolk – what has changed?

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The old lifeboat house at Wells-next-the-Sea North Norfolk What I am about to write about is a phenomenon that has affected not just North Norfolk. I am sure that other parts of the UK, where tourism forms a significant portion of the economy, will have noticed a marked increase in visitor numbers. Norfolk’s tourism industry suffered severely during the pandemic, with many jobs lost, business closures and millions of pounds removed from the local economy. Post-pandemic, the recovery has been…

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North Norfolk – Wells-next-the-Sea best place to live says Sunday Times

North Norfolk – Wells-next-the-Sea best place to live says Sunday Times

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The North Norfolk port town of Wells-next-the-Sea has been named as being one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times. In its supplement on the 28th of March the newspaper described the location of Wells-next-the-Sea in North Norfolk: “This bewitching stretch of coast has charms of its own  – golden sands, creeks and marshes bathed in ethereal light, endless horizons and wondrous wildlife.” Wells Maltings arts centre also came in for praise as did…

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Handmade Norfolk Soaps

Handmade Norfolk Soaps

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I have received an email from Carol Goulding about her business making and selling beautiful soap in Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk. The products are particularly relevant at the moment. “We are Handmade Norfolk Soaps. All our soaps are antibacterial and antiseptic. We are working hard to help everyone stay safe at home, by stocking Norfolk pharmacists and selling our products online, so they can be delivered to your door. Our family business that has been making natural soaps in North Norfolk…

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Norfolk Beaches Featured in Best in Britain List

Norfolk Beaches Featured in Best in Britain List

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Sea Palling Beach Two of North Norfolk’s beaches have featured in a Sunday Times’  list of the UK’s best. The beaches at Sea Palling and Holme-next-the-Sea were listed at 17 and 14 respectively in the top 20 selection by the Times’ chief travel writer Chris Haslam. Mr Haslam wrote about Holme: “When the SUV’s are nose-to-tail into Brancaster, Burnham and other locations on the Norfolk Coast, Holme will be empty. (Note: Empty? That is not the case in the summer…

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Cleanliness Awards for North Norfolk Beaches

Cleanliness Awards for North Norfolk Beaches

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  Lifeguard Flag – supervised bathing area between the flags The warmer weather will soon be here. I promise! So, get the bathing costumes, the suntan oil and the beach gear sorted out ready for some relaxing days on North Norfolk’s beaches. Indications are that this tourist season in North Norfolk could see the highest number of visitors ever so you will need to get down onto the beaches early to get the best spots – in my case within…

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Exhibition At Gallery Plus at Wells-next-the-Sea North Norfolk

Exhibition At Gallery Plus at Wells-next-the-Sea North Norfolk

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FISH & SHIPS by GRAHAM CLARKE A major exhibition of hand-coloured coastal etchings Commencing Saturday 20th April 10am-4pm “In April 2009 Trevor and Joanna Woods opened the doors to Gallery Plus in Wells-next-the-Sea with a strong ethos to offer the very best in original prints and paintings, contemporary glass, and ceramics. They have stuck firmly to this principle and it has rewarded them with an enduring reputation. Graham Clarke – artist, author, humorist, and one of Britain’s most popular and…

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The Globe Inn – Wells-Next-The-Sea

The Globe Inn – Wells-Next-The-Sea

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Of the many eateries in Wells in North Norfolk, The Globe Inn comes out a clear winner for me. The recent refurbishment has been a great success and this is a comfortable and relaxing place to dine. The menu is varied, and The Globe serves excellently prepared and presented food made with locally sourced produce. Try The Globe when you are next in Wells – it must rate as one of the best North Norfolk pubs.