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£25,000 worth of tools and equipment stolen from containers at Norfolk fishing lake

£25,000 worth of tools and equipment stolen from containers at Norfolk fishing lake

A man stole a "significant quantity" of trade tools and other items valued at up to £25,000 from shipping containers at a Norfolk fishing lake, a...

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Probe into police action before Norfolk woman's murder likely to go into 2026

Probe into police action before Norfolk woman's murder likely to go into 2026

A probe into the contact officers had with a woman shortly before she was murdered by her boyfriend is not likely to be completed until next year.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Norwich man cleared of assisting offender in city murder trial

Norwich man cleared of assisting offender in city murder trial

A man accused of having helped a murder suspect flee Norwich after a teenage drug dealer was stabbed in a gang feud has had his case dismissed.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Norfolk bakery named among UK's best

Norfolk bakery named among UK's best

A Norfolk bakery has been named among the nation's best.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Freud matriarch who inspired a key character in the Narnia books dies aged 98

Freud matriarch who inspired a key character in the Narnia books dies aged 98

Lady Jill Freud, the actor and theatre director who inspired the character of Lucy in the Narnia books by CS Lewis, has died aged 98.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Poultry to be culled as bird flu outbreak hits 10th Norfolk farm

Poultry to be culled as bird flu outbreak hits 10th Norfolk farm

A bird flu outbreak has sparked a mass cull of poultry at a second Breckland farm near Mundford after Norfolk recorded its 10th case of the...

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Madchester rock band bringing 35-year celebration tour to Norwich

Madchester rock band bringing 35-year celebration tour to Norwich

A Madchester rock band who found fame in the 1980s is bringing their tour to Norwich in 2026.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Eight trees in residential street face the chop after experts raise safety concerns

Eight trees in residential street face the chop after experts raise safety concerns

A number of trees in a Norwich street could be chopped down after experts warned they could pose a risk to safety.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Council leader accuses critics of 'rage bait' to whip up Thickthorn roadworks anger

Council leader accuses critics of 'rage bait' to whip up Thickthorn roadworks anger

The leader of Norfolk County Council has accused people of "rage baiting" to whip up "unhelpful" anger about traffic queues caused by major roadworks.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

First trees planted for new public woodland near Norfolk village

First trees planted for new public woodland near Norfolk village

The first trees have been planted in what will become a new public woodland close to a Norfolk village.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Reform UK reveals its candidate to become mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk

Reform UK reveals its candidate to become mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk

Reform UK have announced their candidate who will challenge to become Norfolk and Suffolk's first mayor.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Visitors to some of Norfolk's best beaches to face higher car park fees

Visitors to some of Norfolk's best beaches to face higher car park fees

Car parking charges are to rise at some of Norfolk's busiest beaches and resort towns.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Rail services 'severely affected' out of Norfolk town

Rail services 'severely affected' out of Norfolk town

Passengers faced delays on rail services this morning after an issue at a train depot in Hertfordshire.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

City restaurant added to Michelin Guide for first time

City restaurant added to Michelin Guide for first time

A tapas bar and restaurant in the city centre has been included in a top foodie guide for the first time.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Warning over slavery on the High Street as police detect 200 possible cases

Warning over slavery on the High Street as police detect 200 possible cases

Car washes, nail bars, restaurants and barber shops could all be exploiting victims of modern slavery, Norfolk council leaders have warned.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Cottages face demolition to make way for multi-million-pound new road

Cottages face demolition to make way for multi-million-pound new road

Two cottages are facing demolition to make way for a planned new £122m Norfolk road.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Santa's grotto for dogs opening at Norfolk garden centre

Santa's grotto for dogs opening at Norfolk garden centre

It's the most wonderful time of the year and this time even your pooch can join in with the festivities.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Norfolk to be among top staycation spots next spring

Norfolk to be among top staycation spots next spring

Norfolk is set to be one of the most popular staycation spots next spring.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Crews battling blaze at recycling centre

Crews battling blaze at recycling centre

Fire crews are currently battling a blaze near a recycling centre.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

How you could get your hands on the King's old curtains this Christmas

How you could get your hands on the King's old curtains this Christmas

A pair of the King's old curtains from Sandringham House have been given a new lease of life.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Crews battle blaze at site of former hospital in Norwich

Crews battle blaze at site of former hospital in Norwich

Fire crews battled a blaze at a flat at a former hospital in Norwich.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Eroding cliff stabilised after Japanese Knotweed removal

Eroding cliff stabilised after Japanese Knotweed removal

An eroding cliff has been stabilised after a cliff slide uncovered Japanese Knotweed.

yesterday 1

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Faye Minton

Person taken to hospital after being pulled from river in the middle of the night

Person taken to hospital after being pulled from river in the middle of the night

A person was taken to hospital after being pulled from the river near the centre of Norwich.

yesterday 1

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Faye Minton

Villagers kept up by 'horrible, painful' bass music from party at hall

Villagers kept up by 'horrible, painful' bass music from party at hall

Locals claim they were kept up until midnight by a "totally unacceptable" party at a village hall.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

People from Norfolk win a whopping £2m in Premium Bonds prize draw

People from Norfolk win a whopping £2m in Premium Bonds prize draw

People in Norfolk have won more than £2,000,000 in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw. 

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

10 bailed after Palestine Action protest

10 bailed after Palestine Action protest

The 10 people arrested at a Palestine Action protest in Norwich have been bailed.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Community hub secures funding for free exercise class

Community hub secures funding for free exercise class

A community hub has secured funding to continue hosting a free weekly exercise class.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Hospital wins national award for early-career support programme

Hospital wins national award for early-career support programme

A Norfolk hospital has received national recognition for its commitment to supporting early-career healthcare professionals.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Residents invited to discuss issues and share concerns to help improve town

Residents invited to discuss issues and share concerns to help improve town

A town council is set to hold a public consultation day offering a platform for residents to discuss issues, share concerns and present ideas for...

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

WATCH: Abandoned boats at controversial Broads pub crushed and removed

WATCH: Abandoned boats at controversial Broads pub crushed and removed

Boats moored along the River Yare at a controversial pub site have been crushed and removed by Broads Authority rangers.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Freak out! Chart-topping band headlining outdoor concert series in Norfolk

Freak out! Chart-topping band headlining outdoor concert series in Norfolk

A multi-Grammy-award-winning musician will come to Norfolk with his band for a major concert in 2026.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Safari guide who once underwent amputation while awake died after surgery

Safari guide who once underwent amputation while awake died after surgery

A retired safari tour guide who once underwent amputation while awake died following complications after routine surgery.

yesterday 1

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Donna-Louise Bishop

30 minute delays on busy road due to crash

30 minute delays on busy road due to crash

A crash on a busy road is causing delays of around 30 minutes for motorists this morning.

yesterday 10

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Ben Fieldhouse

Singing in the snow at seaside town's Christmas fest

Singing in the snow at seaside town's Christmas fest

Families sang in the snow at a Christmas festival by the sea.

yesterday 2

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Chris Bishop

Empty town shop could be set for new lease of life

Empty town shop could be set for new lease of life

An empty shop on the coast could be set for a new lease of life.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

‘Chocolate box’ Victorian cottages on hit Netflix show up for sale

‘Chocolate box’ Victorian cottages on hit Netflix show up for sale

They are described as a row of seven quintessential ‘chocolate box’ Victorian terraced cottages.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Emergency distress signal from whelk boat sparks call out

Emergency distress signal from whelk boat sparks call out

An emergency distress signal was activated on a whelk boat sparking an early morning response.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Bid to turn 'unsightly' building with cash machine into new home fails

Bid to turn 'unsightly' building with cash machine into new home fails

A bid to turn an empty storage building containing a cashpoint into a new home has been rejected.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Fast food chain hopes to brighten branch up with illuminated signs

Fast food chain hopes to brighten branch up with illuminated signs

A new fast food joint in the city is hoping to spice up its store entrance with illuminated signs.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

In the Dock: The criminals jailed in Norfolk last week

In the Dock: The criminals jailed in Norfolk last week

A man selling drugs on the dark web and another who attacked a paramedic are among those to have been jailed in Norfolk last week.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Police investigating after car crashes into house

Police investigating after car crashes into house

Police are investigating after a car crashed into a house in a market town.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

'Big softie' looking for loving new home

'Big softie' looking for loving new home

A border collie described as "a big softie" is looking for a loving new home in Norfolk.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Woman dies after being hit by train

Woman dies after being hit by train

A woman has died after she was hit by a train in Norfolk.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Man suffers life-changing injuries in 'serious assault' in city centre

Man suffers life-changing injuries in 'serious assault' in city centre

A man has suffered life-changing injuries after being assaulted by three teenagers on a city street.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Discount retailer still looking for new home in city

Discount retailer still looking for new home in city

A city retailer is still on the lookout for a new unit after closing the doors on its flagship store.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Bid for farm's slurry lagoon given go-ahead despite fears over 'noxious fumes'

Bid for farm's slurry lagoon given go-ahead despite fears over 'noxious fumes'

A bid for a slurry lagoon at a Suffolk farm has been given the go-ahead despite neighbours' fears that it would create "noxious fumes".

yesterday 1

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Phoebe Ozanne

Road remains closed 10 hours after crash

Road remains closed 10 hours after crash

A major road has been closed for 10 hours following a crash.

yesterday 3

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Hallie Taylor

Reform accused of 'legging it' over controversial net-zero motion

Reform accused of 'legging it' over controversial net-zero motion

Reform members have been accused of "legging it" after they withdrew a motion to scrap their council's net-zero policies in the face of protests by...

yesterday 1

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Henry Durand

Furious tenant overpaying bills for nearly two years slams letting agency

Furious tenant overpaying bills for nearly two years slams letting agency

The fight for justice continues for a tenant who says her letting agency has allowed her to pay the communal electricity bill in her flats block...

yesterday 1

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Emily-Rose Thompson

City folk outraged after decades-old trees severely cut back in the city

City folk outraged after decades-old trees severely cut back in the city

City folk have been left horrified after multiple willow trees have been severely cut back, ruining the landscape of the river walk.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson