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Police probe 'ongoing' after man hurt in Norwich street fight

Police probe 'ongoing' after man hurt in Norwich street fight

Investigations are continuing after a man suffered a head injury in an attack in Norwich.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Community leader guilty of child sex offence to be sentenced this month

Community leader guilty of child sex offence to be sentenced this month

A former Norfolk community leader is to be sentenced later this month after he was convicted of sexual communication with a child.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Norfolk man admits offence after his XL Bully injured two people

Norfolk man admits offence after his XL Bully injured two people

A Norfolk man is to be sentenced after two people were injured by his XL Bully.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Teen would have died within minutes of being stabbed, Norwich murder jury told

Teen would have died within minutes of being stabbed, Norwich murder jury told

A teenage drug dealer fatally stabbed in a Norwich flat would have collapsed into unconsciousness in seconds and died "minutes later", a court has...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Man, 20, to stand trial accused of arson at Norfolk manor house

Man, 20, to stand trial accused of arson at Norfolk manor house

A man accused of arson after a major blaze at a Norfolk manor house will stand trial in two years time after denying the charges.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

TV actor wows city audiences as beloved drama takes to the stage for first time

TV actor wows city audiences as beloved drama takes to the stage for first time

This touring production of Inspector Morse is the first time the beloved television show has been adapted for UK stages - and it brings all the...

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Juice bar serving rotisserie chicken reopens in Norwich Lanes after 7-year hiatus

Juice bar serving rotisserie chicken reopens in Norwich Lanes after 7-year hiatus

A juice bar serving smoothies and rotisserie chicken has reopened in its former home after more than seven years.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Seafood restaurant on north Norfolk coast named England's best

Seafood restaurant on north Norfolk coast named England's best

A north Norfolk restaurant has won two major accolades at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Man denies historical sex offences against under 14-year-old girl

Man denies historical sex offences against under 14-year-old girl

A man has denied sexual offences more than 20 years ago against a girl who was aged under 14.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Man, 61, denies sexual assaulting teenage girl in city shop

Man, 61, denies sexual assaulting teenage girl in city shop

A man has denied he sexually assaulted a teenager after approaching her in a Norwich shop.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Essex man in court over large scale crack dealing on Norwich streets

Essex man in court over large scale crack dealing on Norwich streets

A man has appeared in court accused of involvement in widescale street drug dealing and money laundering.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Council denies coastal erosion staff are 'taking sick leave due to stress'

Council denies coastal erosion staff are 'taking sick leave due to stress'

Council officials have been forced to deny staff are going off sick with "extreme stress" caused by dealing with the consequences of coastal erosion.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Parish councillor's menagerie of animals seized by police in raid on home

Parish councillor's menagerie of animals seized by police in raid on home

Police have seized a menagerie of dogs, geese and chickens in a raid on a parish councillor's home following complaints of animals being kept in...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Norwich Labour MP offers Andy Burnham his seat in bid to oust PM

Norwich Labour MP offers Andy Burnham his seat in bid to oust PM

A Norwich Labour MP has suggested he would sacrifice his seat to help pave the way for Greater Manchester's mayor to challenge Sir Keir Starmer's...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Bad luck Andy! Norwich MP RETRACTS offer to give up his seat for Manchester mayor

Bad luck Andy! Norwich MP RETRACTS offer to give up his seat for Manchester mayor

Hard luck Andy Burnham, Clive Lewis has had a change of heart...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

'Record numbers' turn out for art fair set to return to revamped city Halls in 2026

'Record numbers' turn out for art fair set to return to revamped city Halls in 2026

Thousands flocked to the heart of Norwich as the region’s largest art fair returned to the city.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Investigation opened after death of prolific Yarmouth historian

Investigation opened after death of prolific Yarmouth historian

An investigation has been opened into the death of a prolific Norfolk historian and author. 

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Decision due over £14.4m extension so school can take 150 extra pupils

Decision due over £14.4m extension so school can take 150 extra pupils

The £14.4m expansion of one of Norfolk's schools could be given the go-ahead this week - allowing 150 further pupils to attend the academy.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Major donation given to Norfolk projects to help young people

Major donation given to Norfolk projects to help young people

More than £26,000 has been awarded to two Norfolk-based projects helping young people build brighter futures.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

School children get hands-on at live archaeological dig

School children get hands-on at live archaeological dig

Schoolchildren explored layers of history beneath their feet during a visit to a live archaeological dig in Hingham.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

A retired businessman died in hospital from a fatal bleed on the brain, a court has heard.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

New homes planned for village at threat of disappearing into the sea

New homes planned for village at threat of disappearing into the sea

Plans for replacement homes in a village that is at threat of "falling into the sea" have been unveiled as

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Norfolk butchers enters liquidation after trading for 70 years

Norfolk butchers enters liquidation after trading for 70 years

A family-run butchers is entering liquidation after trading for seven decades.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

24-acre holiday park in the Norfolk Broads on the market for £4m

24-acre holiday park in the Norfolk Broads on the market for £4m

A 24-acre holiday park in the Norfolk Broads is up for sale.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Shock in town after ex-restaurant owner accused of terror attack plan

Shock in town after ex-restaurant owner accused of terror attack plan

Shop owners in Great Yarmouth have expressed shock after discovering that a former neighbour is standing trial accused of planning a terror attack.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Norfolk sportscar company smashes world record for electric vehicle CHARGING

Norfolk sportscar company smashes world record for electric vehicle CHARGING

Norfolk sportscar manufacturer Lotus has set a world record for the fastest-charging electric vehicle.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Car engulfed in flames sparks gridlock

Car engulfed in flames sparks gridlock

A dramatic car fire has caused gridlock across country lanes in Norfolk.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Body of man found in home as investigators bag evidence

Body of man found in home as investigators bag evidence

The discovery of a body in a Norfolk village has seen police spend several hours bagging evidence.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Man who owned Italian restaurant in Norfolk accused of gun atrocity terror plot

Man who owned Italian restaurant in Norfolk accused of gun atrocity terror plot

A man accused of plotting a terror attack was "very happy" running an Italian restaurant in Norfolk, a court has heard.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

HMO property near town centre being let to asylum provider Serco

HMO property near town centre being let to asylum provider Serco

A seven-bedroom licensed house of multiple occupation near a town centre is now being let to Serco on a long-term lease, it has emerged.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

How wedding plans led to a pet franchise booming on the coast

How wedding plans led to a pet franchise booming on the coast

From doggy day care and comforting cats to offering year-round services to all animals great and small, a passionate pet care owner is celebrating...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Region's largest housing company reports strong financial results

Region's largest housing company reports strong financial results

The region’s largest housing provider has reported strong financial results for the first half of the year.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Businesses receiving a share of this year's Jarrold growth fund revealed

Businesses receiving a share of this year's Jarrold growth fund revealed

Eight Norfolk businesses have received a share of £100,000 through a fund run by Jarrold Group.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

City solicitors named best law firm to work for in the UK

City solicitors named best law firm to work for in the UK

A Norwich solicitor's practice has been named the best law firm to work for in the UK.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk TV presenter receives bumper payday after record profits for company

Norfolk TV presenter receives bumper payday after record profits for company

Jake Humphrey has enjoyed a bumper payday after record profits for his production company, Whisper Group.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Hoard of illegal e-bikes seized as rider stopped outside sports centre

Hoard of illegal e-bikes seized as rider stopped outside sports centre

A hoard of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters has been seized over the course of a week in King's Lynn.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Fifteen people arrested for immigration offences in day-long crackdown

Fifteen people arrested for immigration offences in day-long crackdown

Fifteen people were arrested for immigration offences during a day-long crackdown in Great Yarmouth.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Seal pup found bloodied and abandoned after suspected dog attack

Seal pup found bloodied and abandoned after suspected dog attack

A seal has been taken in by a wildlife centre with bite wounds following a suspected dog attack.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Snow and ice warning issued for Norfolk

Snow and ice warning issued for Norfolk

A yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for parts of Norfolk.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Mayor of Scotland? City skipper 'worse for wear' after World Cup celebrations

Mayor of Scotland? City skipper 'worse for wear' after World Cup celebrations

Ahead of the restart of a bleak Championship campaign, hearing the captain is nursing a sore head on his way back to Colney may be the last thing...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

TV and radio presenter to return for hometown show

TV and radio presenter to return for hometown show

A popular broadcaster, newsreader and author is set to return to the stage in his hometown this weekend.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Your chance to shape the future of a Broads village

Your chance to shape the future of a Broads village

People living in a Broads village are being invited to have their say on its future.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

How 'vulture-like' lawyers are preying on the names of Norfolk firms

How 'vulture-like' lawyers are preying on the names of Norfolk firms

When Norwich gin-maker Bullards won a legal battle against energy drinks giant Red Bull to keep its historic name, its owners never thought they...

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Sugar factories making good progress with surprisingly sweet beet harvest

Sugar factories making good progress with surprisingly sweet beet harvest

British Sugar says it is making good progress processing a surprisingly sweet harvest - with more than 2.5m tonnes of sugar beet already sliced at...

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Neighbours fear bid for more rooms at HMO will cause traffic chaos

Neighbours fear bid for more rooms at HMO will cause traffic chaos

City folk living near a house of multiple occupation (HMO) have lashed out against plans to increase the number of people living there, citing...

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

City pub set to come under new ownership

City pub set to come under new ownership

A pub in Costessey has come under offer after hitting the market less than two months ago.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Defiant 'sausage roll lady' using rebel pastry skills for good cause

Defiant 'sausage roll lady' using rebel pastry skills for good cause

A rebel baker who was ticked off by the council for her unauthorised sausage rolls has vowed to carry on using her pastry skills for good.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

Council remains tight-lipped over discussions to buy former bank building

Council remains tight-lipped over discussions to buy former bank building

A council has remained tight-lipped over talks to buy a former bank building in a town centre.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Police recover woman’s body from river

Police recover woman’s body from river

The body of a woman has been recovered from a river in Norfolk.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Thomas Marks

Man put secret cameras in air fresheners to film people in his bathroom

Man put secret cameras in air fresheners to film people in his bathroom

A man put secret cameras in air fresheners to film people in his bathroom and bedroom for his own sexual gratification.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Iona Goodall