A BAFTA-winning actress has been spotted in north Norfolk for the second time in less than a month.

Suranne Jones shot to fame as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street and she has gone on to earn critical acclaim for roles in Doctor Foster, Vigil, Gentleman Jack and more. 

Eastern Daily Press: The team at No 1 Cromer restaurant, which overlooks the pier The team at No 1 Cromer restaurant, which overlooks the pier (Image: No 1 Cromer)

On Thursday (November 16) she posted a photo on her Instagram account, which has more than half a million followers, from upstairs at the popular seaside restaurant No 1 Cromer, which overlooks the pier. 

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She tucked into a meal of battered fish and chips and she captioned it with a heart emoji.

One of her followers wrote: "Ah, a true Northern lass always has gravy." 

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Another said: "No 1 Cromer? Best fish and chips ever!"

The team at No 1 Cromer confirmed that the actress was there on Thursday and said she had also visited in the summer. 

At the end of October, Jones visited the Sheringham Little Theatre to watch the youth production.