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Senior figure in Norfolk drugs gang which stashed cocaine in hedges due back in court

Senior figure in Norfolk drugs gang which stashed cocaine in hedges due back in court

A senior figure in a major crime gang which flooded Norfolk with almost £1.5m worth of cocaine using quiet country lanes to stash drugs in...

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Ex-soldier with 'strident' views 'murdered friend in row over current affairs'

Ex-soldier with 'strident' views 'murdered friend in row over current affairs'

A former soldier stabbed his friend and neighbour to death following a drunken argument over "current affairs", a court has heard.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Murder suspect could stand trial next year for killing of ex-UEA student

Murder suspect could stand trial next year for killing of ex-UEA student

A man could stand trial for the murder of a former UEA student next year.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Three men charged after teenager's ordeal during anti-migration protests

Three men charged after teenager's ordeal during anti-migration protests

Three men have been charged with common assault after an incident involving a teenager outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Albanian caught running major Norfolk cannabis factory ordered to pay back JUST £10

Albanian caught running major Norfolk cannabis factory ordered to pay back JUST £10

An Albanian man caught running a large-scale cannabis factory in a former Norfolk bank must pay back just £10.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Man accused of racially harassing pair - including one whose passport he asked to see

Man accused of racially harassing pair - including one whose passport he asked to see

A Norfolk man will stand trial accused of racially harassing two men.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

North Norfolk festival that attracts thousands each year cancelled

North Norfolk festival that attracts thousands each year cancelled

A hit festival that draws thousands to north Norfolk each year will not be taking place in 2026.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

A retired builder described as a “country chap” died after suffering catastrophic blood loss from a series of self-inflicted wounds, an inquest...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Twelve days of Christmas closures for bridge branded 'absolutely nonsensical'

Twelve days of Christmas closures for bridge branded 'absolutely nonsensical'

The timing of 12 days of pre-Christmas closures for work on a town's bridge has been criticised, with claims it will deal businesses a devastating...

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Concert series returning to Sandringham as major headliner teased

Concert series returning to Sandringham as major headliner teased

A major headliner has been teased as it is revealed that a Norfolk estate will once again host concerts in 2026.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

New £122m Norfolk road agreed last week ALREADY delayed by up to a year

New £122m Norfolk road agreed last week ALREADY delayed by up to a year

Construction of a new Norfolk road, which is seen as crucial to plans for more than 4,000 new homes, might not begin until 2027.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

New homes could be built in Norfolk town at cost of £1.8m

New homes could be built in Norfolk town at cost of £1.8m

Almost £2m could be spent to build nine new homes in a Norfolk town.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

New pizzeria opening at pub in Norfolk town

New pizzeria opening at pub in Norfolk town

A new stonebaked pizza company is launching in time for a north Norfolk town's Christmas light switch-on.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

54-year-old man discovered dead by friend had taken drugs

54-year-old man discovered dead by friend had taken drugs

A 54-year-old man who was discovered dead by a friend at his home had taken several drugs. 

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Thug jailed for breaking ribs of paramedic in railway station attack

Thug jailed for breaking ribs of paramedic in railway station attack

A drunken thug with 190 previous offences punched a paramedic so hard he fractured his ribs.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Family-run business named among most 'inspirational' in UK

Family-run business named among most 'inspirational' in UK

A cheese retailer based in Norfolk has been named one of the most "inspirational" in the UK.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Police hunt for man wanted on recall to prison

Police hunt for man wanted on recall to prison

Police are hunting for a man who is wanted on recall to prison.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Deluge and gale force winds didn't dampen Gaywood Primary School run

Deluge and gale force winds didn't dampen Gaywood Primary School run

Horrendous weather may have postponed a fundraising run at Gaywood Primary School — but pupils weren’t about to be deterred.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Paramedics, students and church join forces to help disaster-hit communities

Paramedics, students and church join forces to help disaster-hit communities

A major community-led relief effort is under way in Norwich to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa, which recently struck Jamaica and left...

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Carols by Starlight event to take place in Mile Cross

Carols by Starlight event to take place in Mile Cross

The Mile Cross Salvation Army is inviting people to join their Carols by Starlight event.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Boost for 'Norfolk's most noxious beach' as tests show water is now 'sufficient'

Boost for 'Norfolk's most noxious beach' as tests show water is now 'sufficient'

A stretch of coast dubbed 'Norfolk's most noxious beach' has had a turn of fortune after officials ruled the water quality was no longer "poor".

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Chart-topping boy band announces extra city date due to 'overwhelming demand'

Chart-topping boy band announces extra city date due to 'overwhelming demand'

A chart-topping boy band have added an additional city show to its tour after tickets sold out in just five minutes.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Father and daughter accused of blackmailing man for money

Father and daughter accused of blackmailing man for money

A father and daughter have appeared in court accused of blackmailing a man over an eight month period.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Motorists facing delays due to crash in Norwich

Motorists facing delays due to crash in Norwich

Motorists faced delays due to a crash in Norwich.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Delays expected on A11 and A47 as police escort abnormal load

Delays expected on A11 and A47 as police escort abnormal load

There could be delays on some of Norfolk's busiest roads as police escort an abnormal load.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Norfolk church to host Christmas Tree Festival

Norfolk church to host Christmas Tree Festival

King’s Lynn Minster will host its first-ever Christmas Tree Festival this December, with more than 30 local charities, businesses and youth...

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Council leader could get 25 per cent increase in allowances

Council leader could get 25 per cent increase in allowances

The leader of City Hall could get nearly a 25pc pay boost as part of a review of councillor allowances.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

City gallery announces new art fair and award

City gallery announces new art fair and award

An exciting new event and award will launch in 2026 as a city gallery joins forces with the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich University of the Arts.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Investigation launched into death of retired electrician

Investigation launched into death of retired electrician

An investigation has been launched following the death of a retired electrician who is suspected to have died from an asbestos-related disease.  

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Offshore industry specialist admits multiple child sex offences

Offshore industry specialist admits multiple child sex offences

A Norfolk offshore geophysicist has been placed on the sex offenders’ register after admitting sexual offences involving children.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Ryanair boosting passenger numbers at Norwich Airport

Ryanair boosting passenger numbers at Norwich Airport

Norwich Airport saw a 5pc increase in passengers using the airport this summer.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

King's plan for slurry lagoon cause a stink at Sandringham

King's plan for slurry lagoon cause a stink at Sandringham

Locals fear the King's plans for a slurry lagoon to store animal waste for fertiliser could cause a stink around his Norfolk retreat - not least at...

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Expanding Norfolk holiday firm appoints two new senior leaders

Expanding Norfolk holiday firm appoints two new senior leaders

A Norwich-based holiday company has appointed two new senior leaders after a year of growth and expansion.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Business targeted by vandals and thieves THREE TIMES in just one week

Business targeted by vandals and thieves THREE TIMES in just one week

A business has been targeted by thieves and vandals three times in the space of just one week.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

In the dock: The criminals jailed in Norfolk last week

In the dock: The criminals jailed in Norfolk last week

A man who gave police his friend's name when he was pulled over and a hit-and-run driver were among those to have been jailed in Norfolk last week.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

A47 partly closed due to car fire

A47 partly closed due to car fire

The A47 is partly closed by police following a vehicle fire.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Patients given drugs they didn't need after hospital tests delivered false results

Patients given drugs they didn't need after hospital tests delivered false results

A hospital has apologised after more than 80 patients were misdiagnosed with pancreatic problems and some were prescribed drugs they did not need.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Celebrated Norfolk gastropub gets permission to use next door field

Celebrated Norfolk gastropub gets permission to use next door field

An celebrated gastropub has been given the go-ahead to use a field next door for extra parking.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

By-election date set following death of 'much-loved' councillor

By-election date set following death of 'much-loved' councillor

A former MEP and a former town mayor are among the candidates who will battle it out for a vacant county council seat.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Campaign launched to save historic warehouse

Campaign launched to save historic warehouse

Campaigners are aiming to preserve a historic building for their Suffolk town community.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Curry house could be chopped in two to make room for new shop

Curry house could be chopped in two to make room for new shop

A town centre restaurant could be shrunk by half to make room for a new shop.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Crowds gather for festive fun in Great Yarmouth as mayor hits the Christmas switch

Crowds gather for festive fun in Great Yarmouth as mayor hits the Christmas switch

A crowd gathered in Great Yarmouth town centre to mark the start of Christmas.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Call for buildings in major riverside development to be built shorter

Call for buildings in major riverside development to be built shorter

Buildings proposed for a site near the city's railway station are still designed to be too tall, according to officials.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Two shops targeted by thieves in market town

Two shops targeted by thieves in market town

Two businesses in a market town were targeted in quick succession.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Marks & Spencer looking to open food stores at FIVE Norfolk locations

Marks & Spencer looking to open food stores at FIVE Norfolk locations

Marks & Spencer is looking to open five near food stores at locations across Norfolk.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

One of the oldest buildings in the city to undergo repair work

One of the oldest buildings in the city to undergo repair work

One of the oldest buildings in the city is set to undergo refurbishment to preserve its future.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

Businesses reveal Budget wishlist to 'turn the tide' and undo Reeves' £25bn raid

Businesses reveal Budget wishlist to 'turn the tide' and undo Reeves' £25bn raid

Businesses still reeling from last year's low blow, sucker punch Budget are calling for some desperately-needed backing from the chancellor this...

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Investigation launched after 'man drove his mobility scooter at seal warden'

Investigation launched after 'man drove his mobility scooter at seal warden'

An investigation has been launched after a man allegedly drove his mobility scooter at a seal warden who told him to stop disturbing the animals. 

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Hallie Taylor

Fears drone survey for pylon line is 'spying' and project could 'massacre' animals

Fears drone survey for pylon line is 'spying' and project could 'massacre' animals

A row over a drone survey for the Norwich to Tilbury line has triggered campaigners to say they feel "spied on" and fear an environmental "slaughter".

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Will King

How this small corner of Norfolk could lay claim to be the home of Christmas

How this small corner of Norfolk could lay claim to be the home of Christmas

Almost 50 years ago, John Cushing was trying to think of ways he could attract visitors to his museum at Thursford during the winter months.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee