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Looking after the @BroadsNP in Norfolk and Suffolk. Please call 01603 756056 to report incidents or 999 for emergencies. Account monitored 9-5 Mon to Fri.

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Some pet flea treatments can harm rivers, wetlands and aquatic wildlife.
Find out how spot-on flea treatments can impact water quality and what changes we can make to help the environment: https://t.co/feV7jJnF11
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Urgent Boating News - Network Rail have just advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is now open.
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Urgent Boating News Update - The stretch between Coltishall Common & Horstead Mill is now Navigable, after the Ranger Team managed to clear the large tree from the river.
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Urgent Boating News - Network Rail have just advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is closed due to heat restrictions.
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Urgent Boating News - At the moment there is no navigation after Coltishall Common to Horstead Mill. This is due to a Large tree that has come down this morning.
Rangers are on scene attempting to clear the obstruction.
We will update you when the river has been cleared.

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Update - The Search & Rescue operation at Surlingham has now ended.
The River Yare is now open to boating traffic.

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Network Rail have just advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is closed due to heat restrictions.

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Update - Search & Rescue operations are still in ongoing between Brundall Church Fen & The Ferry House pub near Surlingham.
This section of the River Yare will remain closed for the duration of the operation.
We will give any further information as we receive it.

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Due to an ongoing incident, the River Yare up stream of the Ferry House pub & Brundall Church Fen, will be closed while the Emergency Services deals with the incident.
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We have just been advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is closed due to heat restrictions.
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Invitation to tender - Patrol launch annual refits

The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the refit of five patrol launches, plus additional works identified as agreed.

Apply by 4pm on 25 June 2026.

More inf: https://t.co/WvmTDrpDOJ

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We have a new vacancy for an Active Travel Project Officer (£28,598 to £31,022 per annum).

This is a full-time role, funded through the Active Travel England Fund, for a term of 16 months.

Applications close on Friday 5 June.

For more information see: https://t.co/D8PgnYS0mO

[Paul Bassham @BasshamPaul]

Beautiful couple of days covering a busy #Reedham Quay on the #Norfolk #Broads ☀️😎⚓️
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Urgent boating news: We have been advised by Network Rail that Somerleyton Swing bridge is unable to open due to a heat restrictions.

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📬 We have just sent out our May 2026 Broads Briefing newsletter, featuring a special farewell from John as he retires after 25 years at the helm of the Broads Authority, plus lots of other updates from the rest of the team.

Read it here: https://t.co/Zg5nAVJ6pT

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The weather looks good for the weekend. Whilst there may be a small possibility of the odd shower, there is still a risk of wildfires. Camp-fires and BBQ’s pose the biggest threat. To safeguard our valuable habitats and wildlife please use a camping stove if cooking outside.

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We’re hiring a Communications Officer (PR, Media & Content) to share positive stories, create inspiring content and help manage our media, digital & social channels.

The role is fixed term until 2029 (£31,537 - £33,699 per annum).

Apply by Fri 15 May: https://t.co/5ncOL0wkCV

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Join us on Tuesday 28 April for a fantastic evening of bat detecting in the beautiful surroundings of Ranworth 🦇

This special event is organised in partnership with experts from the Norwich & Norfolk Bat Group and Natural England.

Get tickets here: https://t.co/JxeapHDdbj

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Urgent Boating News
We have now been advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is now operating normally.
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Urgent Boating News.
We have a report of a large tree which has come down on the river Waveney between Dunburgh Steps & The Pumphouse.
The river is still navigable but please use added caution in the area.
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