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NHS trust accused of 'widespread and problematic nepotism' in damning report

The region's troubled mental health trust has been accused of nepotism and making career progression more difficult for ethnic minority employees in...

yesterday 20

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David Hannant

Pub launches handmade pizzas in 'exciting' menu expansion

A historic pub on the outskirts of King's Lynn has launched a pizza menu as it expands its food offering.

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Illegal immigrant caught 'warehousing' more than £6k worth of cocaine in Norwich

An illegal immigrant stopped by police on a bike in Norwich was found to be storing drugs worth more than £6,000.

yesterday 10

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Peter Walsh

New school places for autistic children thanks to businessman's £2.2m donation

New school places for Norfolk children with autism are to be created thanks to a businessman once linked with a takeover of Norwich City Football...

yesterday 10

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Dan Grimmer

Bid for new flats at former bank set for green light

A bid to partially convert a former bank with additional new flats looks set to be given the green light.

yesterday 10

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Mark Boggis

Senior councillor's orchard accused of 'sprawling' after juicing expansion

An orchard belonging to a senior councillor has been given permission to expand its juicing operations despite villagers fearing it will lead to "...

yesterday 10

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Owen Sennitt

Companies hit with hundreds of thousands in fines for overrunning Norfolk roadworks

More than £680,000 in fines have been dished out to companies for Norfolk roadworks which overran or breached conditions.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norwich pair in court over alleged universal credit fraud

A man and woman have denied a benefits scam said to have seen them dishonestly claim payments over more than 18 months.

yesterday 10

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Simon Parkin

Man accused of flashing banned from Whitlingham Country Park

A man has appeared in court accused of flashing at a popular family beauty spot. 

yesterday 9

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Simon Parkin

Scenic walk on Norfolk coast named one of Britain's best

A circular walk close to the north Norfolk coast has been named one of Britain's best.

yesterday 9

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Faye Minton

City salon relocating ahead of 'refreshing' new chapter

A beauty salon is moving into another premises as it enters a "refreshing" new chapter.

yesterday 9

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Faye Minton

Ex-mayor's epic speech ends up in a disciplinary investigation

It was meant to be his 'Downham Declaration' - a chance to rail against injustice and force the powers that be to right their wrongs through a...

yesterday 9

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Owen Sennitt

Man found with 38,000 images of children and extreme animal porn

A man has admitted having more than 38,000 indecent pictures of children and obscene images involving animals.

yesterday 9

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Simon Parkin

Norwich man, 32, admits sex offences against teenage girl

A man is to be sentenced after admitting sexual offences against a teenage girl.

yesterday 8

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Peter Walsh

Octopus found dead on Norfolk beach

A woman and her granddaughter were shocked to see a dead octopus on a beach in Norfolk.

yesterday 9

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Faye Minton

Aspiring nurses to begin training at QEH hub in 2025

Aspiring nurses will soon be able to begin their training at a dedicated hub in King’s Lynn.

yesterday 8

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Sophie Skyring

'Amazing and fantastic' father-of-one, 39, found dead in field

The wife of an “amazing and fantastic” man has paid tribute to her husband following his death aged 39. 

yesterday 8

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Donna-Louise Bishop

7 major events and things to look forward to in Norfolk this June

The Royal Norfolk Show and Festival Too are just some of the major events coming to Norfolk this June. 

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

How many motorists were caught by Norfolk speed cameras in April (and where)?

There were over 100 more motorists clocked over the speed limit by fixed speed cameras on Norfolk roads in April.

yesterday 10

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Simon Parkin

First look at stage show of award-winning BBC series heading to Norwich

The stage adaptation of a hit BBC series is coming to the Norwich stage this month. 

yesterday 7

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Emily Goodwin

Crash lorry driver fails to appear in court...because he's at Butlins

A lorry driver accused of causing a major crash has failed to appear at a plea hearing, with the court told he was instead on holiday at Butlins in...

yesterday 9

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Simon Parkin

Stunning aurora display lights up Norfolk's skies

The sky over Norfolk was painted pink and purple as the Northern Lights returned.

yesterday 9

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Faye Minton

Norfolk fields ablaze with colour as bright red blooms herald summer's return

Poppyland is living up to its name again as bright red blooms set the fields ablaze as summer beckons.

yesterday 8

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Chris Bishop

Detached barn conversion next to Foxley Wood for sale at £1.35 million

A detached barn conversion dating back to the 18th century is for sale in Foxley, near Reepham, at an asking price of £1.35 million.  

yesterday 10

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Adam Pescod

Third time lucky? Bungalow bid for coastal village comes before council again

It might be a case of third time lucky for a man hoping to build three bungalows on a farm on the coast.

yesterday 10

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Daniel Hickey

MP in feud with council after Pride flag flown at town hall

An MP has called a council "childish" for turning off the comments to a social media post they made about flying the Progress Pride flag at its...

yesterday 9

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Bruno Brown

Closing date for city's Mountain Warehouse FINALLY revealed

Mountain Warehouse in the city centre will be closing in two weeks. 

yesterday 30

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Danielle Champ

South African who started new life in Norfolk to escape her demons dies aged 35

A mother-of-two who started a new life in Norfolk to overcome demons in her native South Africa died in her home after overdosing on painkillers,...

yesterday 10

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David Hannant

Bid for booze at barber shop given green light

A bid for alcohol at a barber shop in a town centre has been given the green light despite neighbours' concerns. 

yesterday 10

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Phoebe Ozanne

Busy city junction to close for three weeks

A busy road in Norwich will be closed for three weeks for pavement resurfacing work.

yesterday 10

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Gabriella Crisp

Officials give green light to housing bid for former council office

A bid to convert a former council office into wheelchair accessible house has been given the green light by planners.

yesterday 10

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Daniel Hickey

Fears raised over ongoing anti-social behaviour on city estate

Neighbours in a city estate say they "can't take any more" of the anti-social behaviour on their doorstep.

yesterday 10

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Danielle Champ

Man assaulted partner in car on way to Norwich garage

A teenager has admitted assaulting his partner as they drove to a garage in Norwich.

yesterday 10

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Peter Walsh

Rare bird spotted resting in reeds beside car park

A rare bird has been spotted on the north Norfolk coast.

yesterday 10

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Faye Minton

Family pay tribute to 'kind and warm' man who died in Norfolk Broads crash

The family of a man who died while cycling through a village in the Norfolk Broads have paid tribute to him. 

yesterday 10

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Emily Goodwin

Man appears in court accused of raping a woman four years ago

A Norwich man is facing an accusation that he raped a woman in the city four years ago.

yesterday 10

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Simon Parkin

Norwich man and woman to be sentenced over drugs supply

A man and a woman are to be sentenced after they admitted involvement in drug dealing in Norwich. 

yesterday 10

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Peter Walsh

Family-run café undergoes revamp to improve service

A family-run café in a seaside town has undergone a revamp to improve the flow of service.

yesterday 10

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Gabriella Crisp

Hundreds pledge support for plans to convert grade II-listed city site

Hundreds of city folk have backed plans to convert an empty former church into a performing arts space.

yesterday 20

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Francis Redwood

Plastic McDonald's straw being sold for £10,000 in Norfolk

A "vintage" plastic straw is being sold for a whopping £10,000 in Norfolk.

yesterday 20

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Faye Minton

Campaigners fear historic railway restoration will be hampered by containers

A construction firm has gained permission to keep a trio of storage containers in its yard despite campaigners fearing it will "damage" efforts to...

yesterday 20

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Owen Sennitt

Alleged gunshot investigation closed say police

An investigation into an alleged gunshot which smashed the window of a severely disabled elderly woman's home has been closed.

yesterday 30

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Jack Warren

Decision on controversial piano bar in city church postponed amid fierce opposition

A long-awaited decision over the conversion of a disused church into a piano bar has been deferred, after the plans stirred up controversy. 

yesterday 20

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Eleanor Storey

Why is there a 40mph speed limit on large of stretch of A47?

A construction company working on the dualing of the A47 has said a temporary 40-mph speed limit that carries on beyond the roadworks is to ensure...

yesterday 30

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Bruno Brown

Family-run electrical store celebrates new location in town as goods fly off shelves

An East Anglian family-run business is continuing "to look to the future" after officially unveiling a new store.

yesterday 4

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Mark Boggis

Burglars steal lawnmower and mountain bike in separate shed raids

A petrol lawnmower and a mountain bike were stolen during separate burglaries as sheds were targeted in a coastal town.

yesterday 3

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Mark Boggis

Third man to stand trial accused of killing man in Norwich

A third man is to stand trial accused over the death of a 38-year-old in Norwich.

yesterday 2

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Peter Walsh

Vespa moped stolen by thieves during early morning raid

A moped covered with stickers was stolen by thieves during an early morning raid.

yesterday 3

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Mark Boggis

Investigations under way after lifeboat crew recover body from the water

Investigations are under way after the body of a man in his 50s was recovered by a Norfolk lifeboat crew.

yesterday 2

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David Hannant

Women accused of blocking air base gates to stand trial next year

Three women will stand trial next year who deny obstructing a highway during protests outside a Suffolk air base. 

yesterday 5

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Ben Robinson