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Sunflower challenge launched to promote mental health services

Sunflower challenge launched to promote mental health services

A sunflower challenge has been launched to promote mental health services.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Two day market to return to its usual home after town centre revamp

Two day market to return to its usual home after town centre revamp

The revamp of Great Yarmouth's Market Place is nearing completion and it is time for its two day traders to return to their traditional home.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Man who died in Grapes Hill incident named

Man who died in Grapes Hill incident named

A man in his 70s who died at a busy road in the city centre has been named.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

E-bike shop owner claims documentary contributed to his business closure

E-bike shop owner claims documentary contributed to his business closure

A shop owner claims the publicity surrounding the fire risks of owning an electric bike led to the closure of his city centre store.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Edward Dewulf-Peters

'Incredibly handsome' donkey from Norfolk dies at sanctuary

'Incredibly handsome' donkey from Norfolk dies at sanctuary

An "incredibly handsome" donkey from Norfolk has died at a sanctuary.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Dental clinic offering FREE check-ups this spring

Dental clinic offering FREE check-ups this spring

A dental clinic in Norwich is offering a string of free check-ups this spring.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Norfolk MP says Farage 'must never be PM' as row continues to fester

Norfolk MP says Farage 'must never be PM' as row continues to fester

Rupert Lowe has said Nigel Farage "must never be prime minister" in the latest clash between the pair.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Sixteen candidates for Norfolk County Council by-elections revealed

Sixteen candidates for Norfolk County Council by-elections revealed

The 16 candidates vying to become Norfolk county councillors in three by-elections have been revealed.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Greens accused of misleading voters as 'Nazi' row flares up in by-election campaign

Greens accused of misleading voters as 'Nazi' row flares up in by-election campaign

Green campaigners have been accused of misleading voters over a scandal involving one of its councillor alleged to have yelled 'Nazis' at a group...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Teens arrested at Gatwick admit hammer attack at Norwich shopping centre

Teens arrested at Gatwick admit hammer attack at Norwich shopping centre

Two teenagers arrested at Gatwick airport have admitted wielding hammers during violent disorder at a shopping centre.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Ex-soldier accused of murder texted of 'putting on body armour to... kill them all'

Ex-soldier accused of murder texted of 'putting on body armour to... kill them all'

A man accused of murdering his neighbour had threatened to kill the 48-year-old in a text exchange just months before the fatal stabbing, a court...

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Wildlife centre hosting spring market with chance to see rehabilitating seals

Wildlife centre hosting spring market with chance to see rehabilitating seals

A wildlife centre is hosting a spring market to help raise funds for animal care.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Norfolk to host street parties for 80th anniversary of VE Day

Norfolk to host street parties for 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has unveiled plans for the 80th anniversary of VE Day - and is calling on Norfolk's residents to get...

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

REVEALED: Where nearly 10,000 homes will be built in Norfolk

REVEALED: Where nearly 10,000 homes will be built in Norfolk

A Norfolk council has revealed where nearly 10,000 homes could be built in the county.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Sites of popular Norwich Lanes businesses up for sale

Sites of popular Norwich Lanes businesses up for sale

The home of a popular boardgame business and hairdresser in the city centre has hit the market.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Is this Norfolk’s most expensive shed?

Is this Norfolk’s most expensive shed?

Can you imagine spending the same amount of money on a shed as you would on a brand-new Jaguar?

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Couple puts café on the market after 10 years

Couple puts café on the market after 10 years

The owners of a market town café are stepping back after 10 years.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Norfolk bishop makes first visit to Israel and Palestine since Hamas attacks

Norfolk bishop makes first visit to Israel and Palestine since Hamas attacks

The Bishop of Norwich has returned from Jerusalem and the West Bank - his first visit since the October 7 Hamas attacks.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

More than a third of people think electric tracks are safe to touch

More than a third of people think electric tracks are safe to touch

Network Rail and British Transport Police have launched a campaign against railway trespassing.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Nine churches in Norfolk to receive more than £52,000 in funding

Nine churches in Norfolk to receive more than £52,000 in funding

Nine churches in Norfolk will receive more than £52,000 from a heritage charity.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Businesses to occupy new pop-up units in King's Lynn

Businesses to occupy new pop-up units in King's Lynn

Businesses are preparing to occupy new pop-up units in King's Lynn's Purfleet Street as part of the ongoing Town Deal regeneration programme.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Help unearth history: archaeology volunteers needed for Norfolk dig event

Help unearth history: archaeology volunteers needed for Norfolk dig event

A local dig project in Norfolk is calling for volunteers to explore the area’s archaeological past.

yesterday 30

Eastern Daily Press

Robbie Bennett

New fencing set to help protect one of the UK’s rarest seabirds

New fencing set to help protect one of the UK’s rarest seabirds

It is a prominent stretch of coast that is renowned as the most important breeding area for ground-nesting birds.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Hit entertainment venue reopening for 2025 with live music and street food

Hit entertainment venue reopening for 2025 with live music and street food

A seafront venue in Great Yarmouth is reopening this weekend with a line-up of live music, street food and craft beer.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Wanted man arrested 200 miles from home after crash

Wanted man arrested 200 miles from home after crash

A man wanted in a county 200 miles from Norfolk has been arrested following a crash.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Tributes to ‘talented’ carpenter following death from condition caused by asbestos

Tributes to ‘talented’ carpenter following death from condition caused by asbestos

The wife of a talented craftsman has paid tribute to the “love of her life” after his death from a rare and serious lung condition triggered by...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

How to get a FREE pint at five Norfolk pubs this weekend

How to get a FREE pint at five Norfolk pubs this weekend

A pub group has announced that thousands of people around the country will be able to nab a free pint this weekend.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Red Arrows confirmed for Norfolk carnival this summer

Red Arrows confirmed for Norfolk carnival this summer

The Red Arrows will be performing in the skies over north Norfolk this summer after their return looked unlikely.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Incredible football achievement is marked in style

Incredible football achievement is marked in style

A Lowestoft-based football official has been hailed for "exceptional dedication" after completing an incredible achievement.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Trump's trade tariffs pose a 'concerning' challenge for UK food firms, says NFU

Trump's trade tariffs pose a 'concerning' challenge for UK food firms, says NFU

The 10pc tariff imposed on UK exports into the US poses a "concerning" challenge for British food and drinks producers, say farming leaders.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

'Pure bliss' as bird of prey soars across sky in rare close encounter

'Pure bliss' as bird of prey soars across sky in rare close encounter

A bird of prey has been recorded soaring through the sky in what has been described as a rare moment of "pure bliss".

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Norfolk town weather forecast: Sunny weekend ahead by the sea

Norfolk town weather forecast: Sunny weekend ahead by the sea

The Met Office predicts bright and sunny weather in Great Yarmouth this weekend.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Robbie Bennett

Why have a pair of green cranes popped up outside a landmark city building?

Why have a pair of green cranes popped up outside a landmark city building?

If you’ve passed by the Forum recently, you may have wondered why two bright green cranes have popped up outside the building.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Community unites to honour 'cherished' former binman and coach driver

Community unites to honour 'cherished' former binman and coach driver

Orange and blue ribbons were poignantly attached to bins in three streets in a coastal town as a former coach driver and binman was honoured.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Fascia sign at centre of retrospective planning application in Norfolk

Fascia sign at centre of retrospective planning application in Norfolk

A business in Norwich has submitted a retrospective planning bid for a non-illuminated fascia sign among planning requests this week.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Robbie Bennett

Museum strikes gold as it DOUBLES Iron Age coin hoard

Museum strikes gold as it DOUBLES Iron Age coin hoard

A museum has struck gold as it has doubled its Iron Age coin hoard. 

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Man, 48, died in Norfolk village from alcohol poisoning, court told

Man, 48, died in Norfolk village from alcohol poisoning, court told

An inquest has opened into the death of a 48-year-old man from north Norfolk who died from alcohol poisoning. 

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

New homes planned for former bus depot and test centre

New homes planned for former bus depot and test centre

Five new homes are planned for a former bus depot and MOT test centre.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Gordon Ramsay protégé joins Norfolk pub as new head chef

Gordon Ramsay protégé joins Norfolk pub as new head chef

A chef who has worked for many years in Michelin-starred restaurants has taken on the kitchen at a pub in Norfolk.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Champion wheat, barley and sugar beet farmers celebrate trophy triumphs

Champion wheat, barley and sugar beet farmers celebrate trophy triumphs

A west Norfolk farming club celebrated its champion wheat, barley and sugar beet growers at its annual prize-giving dinner.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Minister admits concern over cancer delays leading to Norfolk woman's death

Minister admits concern over cancer delays leading to Norfolk woman's death

A government minister has admitted that delays in securing a diagnosis for a Norfolk woman who would later die of cancer are "concerning".

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Spending a penny in market town is now much easier thanks to new loo scheme

Spending a penny in market town is now much easier thanks to new loo scheme

Being caught short while out shopping or sightseeing can be a nuisance if there are no convenient toilets nearby to use.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Body of young man who died of overdose found after failed parcel delivery

Body of young man who died of overdose found after failed parcel delivery

A young man who was desperate to overcome his drug struggles was found dead after a failed parcel delivery saw the alarm raised.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Public urged to take part in waterfront planning feedback

Public urged to take part in waterfront planning feedback

A public consultation has been launched on a new planning statement for a significant waterfront site.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Robbie Bennett

Norfolk at centre of mix-up over Trump's tariffs

Norfolk at centre of mix-up over Trump's tariffs

Norfolk companies have inadvertently drawn a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean into Donald Trump's trade war after a mix-up over shipments landed it...

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Norfolk arts venue set for chart-topping musician to perform this summer

Norfolk arts venue set for chart-topping musician to perform this summer

Nick Mulvey is set to visit Norfolk this summer during the UK portion of his tour.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Robbie Bennett

New sponsor backs coastal attraction famed for its snails

New sponsor backs coastal attraction famed for its snails

A coastal attraction known for its snails is celebrating a new sponsorship deal.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Robbie Bennett

'Sneaky' council fines 3,300 motorists (despite saying no fines for six months)

'Sneaky' council fines 3,300 motorists (despite saying no fines for six months)

Officials have been accused of "misleading" motorists after thousands received fines from a new traffic camera despite having been promised they...

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk Charity appeals for volunteer drivers for patient transport

Norfolk Charity appeals for volunteer drivers for patient transport

Volunteers are being called upon to drive patients to and from medical care.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Robbie Bennett

City sportsman in his 80s takes home national award

City sportsman in his 80s takes home national award

A lifelong bowls player has taken home a top award for his many decades of hard work and dedication to the sport.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Edward Dewulf-Peters