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Grandparents pushed to 'breaking point' as council failed young woman

Grandparents pushed to 'breaking point' as council failed young woman

The grandparents of a young woman with behavioural problems were pushed to "breaking point" as they were let down by Norfolk County Council, a...

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Dan Grimmer

Disappointment at fire check decision over Norfolk's large-scale battery farms

Disappointment at fire check decision over Norfolk's large-scale battery farms

A call for a law change to help Norfolk fire service better protect the public amid a glut of applications for large-scale battery storage farms...

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Dan Grimmer

Mother shares heartbreak of death of 11-year-old son before Christmas

Mother shares heartbreak of death of 11-year-old son before Christmas

A mother whose 11-year-old son died from a rare genetic disorder has spoken out for the first time ahead of a new campaign supporting other...

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk woman whose father died when she was aged three helps mark huge milestone

Norfolk woman whose father died when she was aged three helps mark huge milestone

A Norfolk woman who lost her father at the age of three is helping to mark a major milestone. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk artist and broadcaster lovingly lampooned by the Fast Show dies, aged 91

Norfolk artist and broadcaster lovingly lampooned by the Fast Show dies, aged 91

A beloved artist best known for his inspiring television series and instructional books introducing generations to the joy of painting has died...

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Supermarket giant tackles flooding concerns in plans for a new store

Supermarket giant tackles flooding concerns in plans for a new store

Bosses for a supermarket giant have put forward new reports to quash any flooding fears raised over their plans to build a grocery store in the city.

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Danielle Champ

5 of the best places to go for a winter dip in Norfolk

5 of the best places to go for a winter dip in Norfolk

For many, a Boxing Day or New Year's dip is an annual tradition, and there are plenty of beaches to choose from in Norfolk.

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Hallie Taylor

'Amazing' volunteer marks three decades helping others

'Amazing' volunteer marks three decades helping others

A long-serving volunteer has celebrated 30 years of dedicated service with the British Red Cross Mobility Aids Team in King’s Lynn.

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Sophie Skyring

Second home owners take council to tribunal over paying double council tax

Second home owners take council to tribunal over paying double council tax

Some second home owners have taken a Norfolk council to tribunal over paying double council tax.

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Owen Sennitt

See inside bus shelter as protestors mark day SEVEN in battle to save it

See inside bus shelter as protestors mark day SEVEN in battle to save it

As the fight to save a 1950s bus stop in Sheringham reaches its seventh day, pictures have been shared to show what life is like inside the structure.

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Emily Goodwin

Facelift planned for historic listed house that survived WW2 air raid

Facelift planned for historic listed house that survived WW2 air raid

A historic townhouse overlooking a leafy park is set for a revamp.

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Chris Bishop

Garden shed gets permission to stay despite neighbour's complaints about RAIN NOISE

Garden shed gets permission to stay despite neighbour's complaints about RAIN NOISE

A garden shed has been given permission to stay despite a torrent of objections from a neighbour complaining about the noise caused by rain falling...

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Chris Bishop

Man locked in planning row with council over house extension

Man locked in planning row with council over house extension

A city man has appealed a council's decision to refuse his plans for a house extension.

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Danielle Champ

'Big-hearted boy' looking for loving new home

'Big-hearted boy' looking for loving new home

A "big-hearted boy" is looking for his loving forever home in Norfolk.

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Ben Fieldhouse

5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week

5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week

A rise in the cost of parking at one Norfolk beach is among the public notices to be aware of this week.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Plans submitted to turn an accountants into a shop

Plans submitted to turn an accountants into a shop

An accountants on the outskirts of the city could be transformed into a charity shop if the council allows for a change of use.

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Jack Warren

Council flats targetted by yobs may get ramped up security

Council flats targetted by yobs may get ramped up security

Council flats may get ramped up security as tenants are being plagued by yobs.

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Jack Warren

Probe ongoing after Riverside assault left man with serious injury

Probe ongoing after Riverside assault left man with serious injury

An investigation into an assault at Riverside which left a man with serious injuries is continuing.

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Jack Warren

The How Hill Holly Orchard tour and traditional wreath making workshop

The How Hill Holly Orchard tour and traditional wreath making workshop

Decking the halls with boughs of holly is a tradition which goes back centuries. Evergreens have been used as decorations since at least the Middle...

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Emma Lee

Parents plead for council to change £8m park revamp plans

Parents plead for council to change £8m park revamp plans

Disgruntled city folk are pleading for the council to reconsider designs that form part of an £8m park revamp.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

5 things you may not know about Great Yarmouth's Hippodrome

5 things you may not know about Great Yarmouth's Hippodrome

The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth has been bringing in audiences to its standout shows for more than a hundred years.

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Iona Goodall

Body of woman found in city river

Body of woman found in city river

The body of a woman has been found in a city river.

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Emily Goodwin

Farmers urged to dig deeper to fully understand the benefits of cover crops

Farmers urged to dig deeper to fully understand the benefits of cover crops

Norfolk farmers have been urged to gather more information from their fields to fully understand how cover crops benefit their soil nutrients - and...

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Chris Hill

'We are not moving' - protestors remain at 1950s bus shelter despite eviction threat

'We are not moving' - protestors remain at 1950s bus shelter despite eviction threat

After six days of cold nights, wet weather and a standoff with a bailiff, protestors are still standing their ground at a 1950s bus shelter.

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Emily Goodwin

Nature reserve denies claims beaver found 'in the wild' is an escapee

Nature reserve denies claims beaver found 'in the wild' is an escapee

It has been celebrated as a monumental moment for Norfolk, marking a turn of fortunes for a species that has been extinct in this country for five...

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Owen Sennitt

Tiki bar customers may have to drink piña coladas in the rain due to planning row

Tiki bar customers may have to drink piña coladas in the rain due to planning row

They hoped to offer customers a taste of sunshine on the north Norfolk coast.

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Owen Sennitt

Poll suggests Rupert Lowe's new party would beat Reform

Poll suggests Rupert Lowe's new party would beat Reform

Rupert Lowe's new political party would beat Reform if an election were held tomorrow, a poll has found.

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Owen Sennitt

‘No black and white answer’ - GP defends paramedic after criticism over choking death

‘No black and white answer’ - GP defends paramedic after criticism over choking death

A GP has defended the actions of a paramedic who made no attempts to resuscitate an elderly care home resident as she choked to death on her lunch. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Schoolgirl, 12, hit by car at Weeting died from 'severe head injury'

Schoolgirl, 12, hit by car at Weeting died from 'severe head injury'

A 12-year-old girl who was struck by a car died from a "severe head injury", a court has heard.

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Nelson Walker

Bizarre alien-like creature found in Norwich marshland

Bizarre alien-like creature found in Norwich marshland

An alien species has been discovered in Norwich.

previous day 6

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Hallie Taylor

'Don't spend Christmas alone'- care home invites lonely people to festive dinner

'Don't spend Christmas alone'- care home invites lonely people to festive dinner

Older people who might be facing Christmas all alone have been invited to a join a festive dinner at a Norwich care home.

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Dan Grimmer

Norwich GPs say targeted prostate cancer screening scheme helping spot early cases

Norwich GPs say targeted prostate cancer screening scheme helping spot early cases

Targeted screening for prostate cancer is helping identify men with early cases of the disease, says a group of Norwich health practices.

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Dan Grimmer

Green light for almost £2m to be spent building new homes in Norfolk town

Green light for almost £2m to be spent building new homes in Norfolk town

Nearly £2m is to be spent building nine new homes in a Norfolk town, with construction due to start next year.

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Dan Grimmer

Schoolchildren bring festive cheer to care home residents

Schoolchildren bring festive cheer to care home residents

A group of schoolchildren have brought festive cheer to residents of a care home.

previous day 5

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Sophie Skyring

More council properties to be sold in bid to raise funds

More council properties to be sold in bid to raise funds

More council-owned properties are to be sold in the city as part of efforts to dispose of buildings that are not making any money.

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Owen Sennitt

Hotel named among best dog-friendly stays

Hotel named among best dog-friendly stays

A Norfolk hotel has been named among the UK's top dog-friendly stays.

previous day 4

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Faye Minton

Final tickets remaining for festival favourite Carols for Christmas Service

Final tickets remaining for festival favourite Carols for Christmas Service

The countdown is on for one of Norfolk’s most cherished festive traditions — the EDP & Norwich Evening News Carols for Christmas Service 2025.

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Sophie Skyring

Poignant trek planned to remember much-loved mother

Poignant trek planned to remember much-loved mother

Family members and friends are preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of a much-loved mother.

previous day 4

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Sophie Skyring

Historic hall to host sparkling Christmas event

Historic hall to host sparkling Christmas event

Euston Hall is hosting a Christmas event combining tradition and winter indulgence.

previous day 4

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Sophie Skyring

Campsite kerfuffle could head to court after row over shepherd huts

Campsite kerfuffle could head to court after row over shepherd huts

A campsite owner has signalled he will fight attempts to remove shepherd huts from his site, after officials ruled they could not stay there.

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Owen Sennitt

Tribute paid to former police officer who revitalised Yarmouth group

Tribute paid to former police officer who revitalised Yarmouth group

A tribute has been paid to a former police officer who brought a Norfolk group back from the brink with a controversial change following the pandemic.

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Donna-Louise Bishop

New home planned for 'Nelson's village'

New home planned for 'Nelson's village'

A new home is planned in the village which was the birthplace of Norfolk's hero Nelson.

previous day 3

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Chris Bishop

Villagers win second round in battle to stop 'footballers' wives' homes on farmyard

Villagers win second round in battle to stop 'footballers' wives' homes on farmyard

Villagers have won the second round of their battle to stop "footballers' wives" homes being built on a ramshackle farmyard.

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Chris Bishop

New play barn planned for farm and visitor attraction

New play barn planned for farm and visitor attraction

A coastal farm and visitor centre hopes to turn an agricultural building into a new play barn.

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Chris Bishop

Woman involved in life-threatening car crash is praised for her inspiration

Woman involved in life-threatening car crash is praised for her inspiration

A woman who was told she may never walk again after suffering life-threatening injuries in a horrific crash abroad has been honoured with an...

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Mark Boggis

Family's solar firm keeps evolving to launch 'game-changing' new software

Family's solar firm keeps evolving to launch 'game-changing' new software

A solar management business with roots in a Norfolk family farm is continuing to evolve during the green energy boom - including launching a "game-...

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Chris Hill

Council provides update on frequently flooded road

Council provides update on frequently flooded road

Work may need to be carried out on a road where flooding frequently happens, a council has said.

previous day 3

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Danielle Champ

Officials back plans for city's first gym with padel courts

Officials back plans for city's first gym with padel courts

Officials have backed plans for what could be the city's first gym to offer padel courts.

previous day 3

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Danielle Champ

Cabbies fined hundreds in station car park debacle

Cabbies fined hundreds in station car park debacle

Cabbies are bewildered after receiving £100 fines for staying in Norwich station car park for up to a day despite only dropping off or picking up...

previous day 3

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Jack Warren

How special treats are helping to boost families this festive season

How special treats are helping to boost families this festive season

It is an annual appeal that helps to spread lots of joy over the festive season.

previous day 3

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Mark Boggis