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City roundabout to close for £20,000 roadworks

City roundabout to close for £20,000 roadworks

A roundabout on the outskirts of Norwich is closing for £20,0000 roadworks.

yesterday 30

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Norfolk state school where A-Level students make most progress is revealed

Norfolk state school where A-Level students make most progress is revealed

A suburban sixth form has been placed in the top five per cent of state schools nationally for the progress its A-Level students make.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Son's emotional 300-mile bike ride to late mum's childhood home

Son's emotional 300-mile bike ride to late mum's childhood home

It was an emotional 300-mile trip that saw Mark Smith brave the elements across the country in honour of his late mother.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

UEA to launch new masters degree... in artificial intelligence

UEA to launch new masters degree... in artificial intelligence

Its role in academia has become a major talking point among experts.

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

King to meet Ukrainian president at his Norfolk royal estate

King to meet Ukrainian president at his Norfolk royal estate

The King is due to meet the president of Ukraine at Sandringham today.

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Solar array proposed for farmland close to the city

Solar array proposed for farmland close to the city

Farmland near the city could soon be turned into a small-scale solar farm under plans lodged with the local council. 

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Man transforms city into miniature stop-motion show

Man transforms city into miniature stop-motion show

Everyday tasks such as dog walking and driving do not usually make for interesting viewing.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

See inside 'rarely available' home near Norwich with river views

See inside 'rarely available' home near Norwich with river views

A “rarely available” home with river views on the outskirts of Norwich has hit the market for £550,000. 

yesterday 20

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Coppersmith who died at home had been exposed to asbestos, court told

Coppersmith who died at home had been exposed to asbestos, court told

A retired coppersmith died after being exposed to asbestos, a court has heard. 

yesterday 8

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

University's innovation fund develops hundreds of new projects, creating 1,500 jobs

University's innovation fund develops hundreds of new projects, creating 1,500 jobs

A fund driving innovation across East Anglia has helped develop hundreds of new products, technologies and services - creating more than 1,500 jobs.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

New scheme to get thousands of Norfolk people back to work

New scheme to get thousands of Norfolk people back to work

New funding hopes to get more than 4,000 people in Norfolk with disabilities and long-term health conditions back to work.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

New female-led recruitment agency helping more women to get into leadership positions

New female-led recruitment agency helping more women to get into leadership positions

A new female-led recruitment agency in Norwich hopes to help propel women into leadership positions in traditionally male-dominated industries.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Ukrainian soldiers training in Norfolk pray for peace as war enters fourth year

Ukrainian soldiers training in Norfolk pray for peace as war enters fourth year

Ukrainian soldiers training in Norfolk with the British Army prayed for peace ahead of marking the third anniversary of the invasion of their...

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Bus shake-up sees new route and several extensions to existing lines

Bus shake-up sees new route and several extensions to existing lines

A major bus operator in Norfolk has announced changes to its network.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Groundbreaking Norwich work to combat malnutrition highlighted to MPs

Groundbreaking Norwich work to combat malnutrition highlighted to MPs

Groundbreaking work being done in Norwich to combat malnutrition was viewed at first-hand by an influential group looking into the issue.

yesterday 0

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Protected city building could undergo transformation

Protected city building could undergo transformation

A historically important building in the city's Lanes could undergo a marked change under new plans.

yesterday 0

Norwich Evening News

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Norfolk drone company taken over by London-based firm

Norfolk drone company taken over by London-based firm

A Norwich drone company has been taken over by a London-based firm.

yesterday 0

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week

5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week

From plans for a new estate in a north Norfolk town to a bid to add "B&B" style rooms to a drinking spot, here are five public notices to be aware...

yesterday 0

Norwich Evening News

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

City theatre to explore the theme of family for new season

City theatre to explore the theme of family for new season

Norwich Theatre is set to explore the complexities of family in its tenth Creative Matters season.

yesterday 0

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

New fitness event coming to Norwich airport hangar... with strict 'shirts-on' policy

New fitness event coming to Norwich airport hangar... with strict 'shirts-on' policy

A new HYROX-style fitness event is coming to Norwich...but with a strict ‘shirts-on’ policy.

previous day 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Man spared jail for Maids Head hotel attack which saw him break partner's nose

Man spared jail for Maids Head hotel attack which saw him break partner's nose

A woman punched repeatedly in the face lost consciousness and had to crawl out of a hotel after a violent attack by her drunk partner.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

'Highly ambitious' infant school rated outstanding across the board again

'Highly ambitious' infant school rated outstanding across the board again

A "highly ambitious" infant school has been rated as outstanding in all areas for the second inspection in a row.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Police inspector accused of sharing photos from crime database

Police inspector accused of sharing photos from crime database

A Norfolk police inspector is facing accusations that he inappropriately accessed and shared information from crime databases.  

previous day 30

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Nonagenarian celebrates 90th birthday in unusual fashion... with a game of badminton!

Nonagenarian celebrates 90th birthday in unusual fashion... with a game of badminton!

She's lived an extraordinary life.

previous day 20

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Rare celestial event seen in skies above Norfolk

Rare celestial event seen in skies above Norfolk

Millions turned their eyes to the sky in hopes of witnessing a rare celestial event.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Huge donation kickstarts development of 5km nature trail around showground

Huge donation kickstarts development of 5km nature trail around showground

Thousands of pounds have been donated towards the upcoming development of a nature walking trail around the region's largest showground. 

previous day 4

Norwich Evening News

Edward Dewulf-Peters

High school handed £13,000 to boost pupil safety near busy road

High school handed £13,000 to boost pupil safety near busy road

A suburban high school has been handed thousands of pounds to boost the road safety of pupils who walk to school.

previous day 5

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Auction offers boats for as little as £1... though they might need a bit of varnish

Auction offers boats for as little as £1... though they might need a bit of varnish

They say owning a boat is like standing in a shower and ripping up bank notes.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Owen Sennitt

Medieval discoveries could put a stop to housing development

Medieval discoveries could put a stop to housing development

A proposed housing development outside the city has hit a stumbling block with the suggestion that medieval artefacts could be discovered at the...

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Inspectors' verdict on Norfolk efforts to protect child victims of domestic abuse

Inspectors' verdict on Norfolk efforts to protect child victims of domestic abuse

Inspectors have given their verdict on the quality of efforts in Norfolk to protect children who are victims of domestic abuse.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Thick fog disrupts flights in and out of Norwich

Thick fog disrupts flights in and out of Norwich

Flights to and from Norwich have faced disruption due to foggy weather conditions.

previous day 5

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Major Norfolk 'festival' returning to the Showground

Major Norfolk 'festival' returning to the Showground

Norfolk Chambers of Commerce’s Festival of Knowledge is returning to the Royal Norfolk Showground for its second year, billed as the county’s...

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Zoo upgrades star attraction so visitors get closer look at endangered species

Zoo upgrades star attraction so visitors get closer look at endangered species

Banham Zoo has installed bespoke new viewing windows and frames in its snow leopard enclosure.

previous day 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

New campaign to support and champion Norfolk's independent businesses

New campaign to support and champion Norfolk's independent businesses

A new campaign has been launched to support and champion local independent businesses in Norfolk.

previous day 5

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Ed Balls on taking Kier Starmer to Carrow Road and Norfolk's best seaside town

Ed Balls on taking Kier Starmer to Carrow Road and Norfolk's best seaside town

The former shadow chancellor turned political commentator and broadcaster has deep roots in Norwich.

previous day 4

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Golf club near Norwich launches new afternoon tea for spring

Golf club near Norwich launches new afternoon tea for spring

A golf club and events venue on the outskirts of Norwich has unveiled a new afternoon tea for spring.

previous day 4

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Merged organisations promise to build 60,000 new homes

Merged organisations promise to build 60,000 new homes

The region's largest housing provider has completed a merger to become one of the biggest housing associations in the country.

previous day 5

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

5 of the best pubs I have visited in Norwich since moving from Wales

5 of the best pubs I have visited in Norwich since moving from Wales

From a spot overlooking the market to an NR3 haunt, these are the five best pubs in Norwich according to a Welshman who has just moved to the city.

previous day 5

Norwich Evening News

Shaun Webbley

Former chicken farm to become dog walking fields

Former chicken farm to become dog walking fields

South Norfolk Council has granted approval for the transformation of former free-range chicken farms into two secure dog walking fields, complete...

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill

Niche Norfolk retailer achieves record sales

Niche Norfolk retailer achieves record sales

Norfolk-based fishing retailer Angling Direct achieved record sales last year. 

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Grandson returns to the helm as third generation at renowned Norfolk firm

Grandson returns to the helm as third generation at renowned Norfolk firm

Tim Holden has returned to the helm of third generation Norfolk car dealership Holden Group in a move to reduce costs.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Pizza van serving fresh 'pizzas and pints' in Norfolk

Pizza van serving fresh 'pizzas and pints' in Norfolk

On this day last year, a new pizza van was launched by a local bar hire and events catering business in Norwich.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Norwich death notices and funeral announcements from last week

Norwich death notices and funeral announcements from last week

Every week, this paper publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Hawaiian food business taking over city kitchen with poke bowls

Hawaiian food business taking over city kitchen with poke bowls

A Hawaiian food business will be serving up poke bowls and traditional Aloha state cuisine to hungry customers as part of a kitchen takeover.

previous day 2

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Stations across region transformed into wildlife havens

Stations across region transformed into wildlife havens

On this day in 2023, stations across East Anglia became a haven for local wildlife as volunteers worked diligently to create thriving platform...

previous day 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Ambulance paramedics facing redundancy after NHS contract cut

Ambulance paramedics facing redundancy after NHS contract cut

Paramedics at a private ambulance firm which has helped prop up the region's 999 services have been told they may face redundancy after changes to...

friday 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Man charged after firefighter's helmet stolen from scene of blaze

Man charged after firefighter's helmet stolen from scene of blaze

A man has been charged after a firefighter's helmet was stolen from the scene of a major blaze.

friday 10

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Supermarket's earlier opening hours approved in quiet suburb despite fears over noise

Supermarket's earlier opening hours approved in quiet suburb despite fears over noise

A supermarket has had its application for earlier opening hours approved in a quiet village outside the city.

friday 8

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Woman left 'broken' by 'friend' who raped her in her own home

Woman left 'broken' by 'friend' who raped her in her own home

A woman has been left "broken" after she was raped by a man in her own home, a court has heard.

friday 6

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

New karate academy to open on city outskirts

New karate academy to open on city outskirts

Norwich is set to welcome a new karate academy, spearheaded by three coaches with 40 years of combined expertise.

friday 10

Norwich Evening News

Amy Mackrill