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Norwich road where camera has snared thousands of drivers set for new bus lane

A new bus lane looks likely to be created in one of Norwich's busiest roads, not far from where a controversial camera has led to fines for...

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Dan Grimmer

Drivers warned about A140 closures... but traffic will use new bypass THIS summer

Drivers have been warned to expect further weekend closures on the A140 so work on the £47m Long Stratton bypass can continue.

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Dan Grimmer

Armed raider targeted female shop workers in month-long Norfolk spree

A masked man threatened two lone female shop workers with a crowbar as part of an intense month-long crime spree, a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

Revealed: Where the most speeders were clocked by fixed cameras last month

The number of motorists clocked over the speed limit by fixed speed cameras on Norfolk roads fell last month.

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Simon Parkin

Latest planning applications for city homes and businesses

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Norwich City Council, featuring proposals for tree works, home improvements, and alterations...

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Sophie Skyring

Award-winning hotel launches new afternoon tea for tennis lovers

An award-winning hotel in the Norfolk Broads will be serving up a new afternoon tea this summer. 

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Emily Goodwin

Police push to get 'ninja swords' off Norfolk streets

People across Norfolk are being urged to hand in their "ninja swords" before new legislation bans them this summer.

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Faye Minton

GoGoSafari sculptures removed from trail after being damaged

The charity behind the GoGoSafari trail in Norwich will have to fork out more than £1,000 after three sculptures were damaged on the opening weekend.

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Faye Minton

Fire-ravaged shoe factory being demolished in Norwich

A former shoe factory which was almost burnt to the ground by arsonists is being demolished to make room for housing.

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Faye Minton

Person taken to hospital after incident in Norwich

One person was taken to hospital after an incident that blocked a road in the centre of Norwich.

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Faye Minton

New homes approved for estate in town close to city

New homes in a town close to the city have been approved by a Norfolk council.

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Francis Redwood

City school unveils new memorial space to honour former pupil

A primary school on the city outskirts has celebrated the grand opening of its new memorial space to honour a former pupil.

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Francis Redwood

Full cast and rehearsal shots released for West End hit coming to Norwich

The full cast has been announced for a hit West End show that is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal this year. 

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Emily Goodwin

Hit farm shop and restaurant marks successful first year after huge expansion

A popular farm shop and restaurant just off the A47 has hit its first major milestone since doubling in size last year.

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Emily Goodwin

Hidden rooftop venue launches new menu for summer

A hidden rooftop venue has shaken up its food menu for the summer months.

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Emily Goodwin

When will Wingstop open its first branch in Norwich?

Wingstop looks like it is nearly ready to open its first branch in Norwich.

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Emily Goodwin

'That's Norwich for you' - Reform hits back at 'infantile' cancellation of city event

Reform has described the cancellation of an event it had booked at a city brewery as "infantile". 

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Eleanor Storey

On this day: Popular pub landlord retires after nearly a decade

On this day five years ago, a popular landlord retired after nearly a decade running a city centre pub.

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Robbie Bennett

New facilities planned for 90-acre nature reserve in city

A 90-acre nature reserve in the city could soon see new additions if plans are approved.

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Danielle Champ

Oil leak into River Yare prompts investigation

An investigation has been launched after an oil leak into the River Yare. 

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Danielle Champ

More details revealed for major revamp at city pub

A city centre pub has revealed more details about its plans for a major revamp. 

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Danielle Champ

Two people arrested after incident at retail park

A man and a woman have been arrested following an incident in the Riverside Retail Park in Norwich.

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Shaun Webbley

Road to close for 14 weeks due to 'essential' £187,000 works

A road in Sprowston is to be closed for 14 weeks while pavement resurfacing works take place. 

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Shaun Webbley

Warning as firefighters in Norfolk tackle dozens of blazes in heatwave

People in Norfolk have been urged to remain vigilant during the heatwave amid a rise in fires across the county. 

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Shaun Webbley

In the dock: The criminals jailed in Norfolk last week

Two men who were running a cannabis farm and a chocolate bar thief were among the criminals jailed in Norfolk last week.

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Gabriella Crisp

Council spent £160k converting £1.2m farm to children's home... but hasn't used it

Council bosses spent almost £160,000 converting a farm on the outskirts of Norwich into a children's home only to scrap plans to use it for that...

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Dan Grimmer

New 10,000-home town in Norfolk countryside is a 'threat to county's identity'

The creation of a new 10,000-home town in the Norfolk countryside would threaten the county's identity, critics have warned, as pressure grows on...

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Dan Grimmer

Two teens released without charge after Norwich park knife attack

Two teens released without charge after Norwich park knife attack

Two teenage boys arrested over an attack during which a teenager was threatened with a knife in a city will have no further action taken against...

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Peter Walsh

Norwich prisoner used illicit phones to try to deal with drugs debts

Norwich prisoner used illicit phones to try to deal with drugs debts

A Norwich prisoner found with two covert mobile phones has had his sentence extended.

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Simon Parkin

New 20mph speed limit zone proposed for Norfolk village

New 20mph speed limit zone proposed for Norfolk village

A 20mph speed limit is set to be introduced on a number of roads in a village on the edge of Norwich.

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Dan Grimmer

Pace of £7m scheme to replace more than 4,000 front doors criticised

Pace of £7m scheme to replace more than 4,000 front doors criticised

Council leaders have insisted a £7m scheme to replace defective front fire doors at more than 4,000 Norwich homes is on track, despite criticism...

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Dan Grimmer

Work on first of 200 new homes at long-derelict Norwich site to start

Work on first of 200 new homes at long-derelict Norwich site to start

Long-awaited construction of the first of 200 homes at a Norwich site which has stood empty for years is due to start.

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Dan Grimmer

Family compensated for council's blunders after boy stopped going to school

Family compensated for council's blunders after boy stopped going to school

The family of an eight-year-old boy with special educational needs who stopped going to school has been compensated with almost £2,000 because of...

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Dan Grimmer

Mother vows to fight after epileptic daughter left in education limbo

Mother vows to fight after epileptic daughter left in education limbo

A mother has vowed to fight for her epileptic daughter's education as she faces uncertainty in the final weeks of the school year.

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David Hannant

15 celebrities who have held book signings at Jarrolds over the years

15 celebrities who have held book signings at Jarrolds over the years

Jarrolds will close the book department at its flagship Norwich store this summer.

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Faye Minton

Norfolk cafe gets top food hygiene score

Norfolk cafe gets top food hygiene score

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Broadland restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

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Sophie Skyring

Met Office forecast heatwave for Norwich with temperatures to peak at 30C

Met Office forecast heatwave for Norwich with temperatures to peak at 30C

The Met Office has forecasted a heatwave for Norwich, with temperatures reaching 30C.

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Sophie Skyring

Crunch time decision date set for conversion of city centre church

Crunch time decision date set for conversion of city centre church

The fate of a former city centre church will soon be decided after recent plans divided the community.

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Francis Redwood

African cuisine restaurant slapped with one-star food hygiene rating

African cuisine restaurant slapped with one-star food hygiene rating

A restaurant near the city centre specialising in African cuisine has been slapped with a one-star food hygiene rating.

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Francis Redwood

'We cannot stand still' - Council hits back at market revamp criticism

'We cannot stand still' - Council hits back at market revamp criticism

City councillors have hit back at criticism of a planned revamp of Norwich Market.

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Eleanor Storey

Norfolk dating expert on the journey of looking for love after loss

Norfolk dating expert on the journey of looking for love after loss

A local dating expert has shared how she supports people who are looking for love after loss.

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Faye Minton

5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week

5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week

From new dog kennels to the closure of a major road, here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week.

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Faye Minton

The forever-loved floating restaurant which closed after 34 years

The forever-loved floating restaurant which closed after 34 years

For more than 30 years, a restaurant remembered for its quirky premise bobbed up and down at Norwich's Riverside.

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

On this day: New operators announced for popular NR3 pub

On this day: New operators announced for popular NR3 pub

On this day in 2024, the new operators of the Whalebone pub in Magdalen Road, Norwich, were officially announced.

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Robbie Bennett

Padel court bid lodged for tennis club as demand for sport grows

Padel court bid lodged for tennis club as demand for sport grows

Another padel court could be coming to the city as demand for the popular sport continues to grow. 

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Danielle Champ

Government holds 'emergency talks' to fend off Lotus factory closure

Government holds 'emergency talks' to fend off Lotus factory closure

Following government intervention, the Chinese owners of Lotus may have paused plans to close their British factory in Hethel, Norfolk.

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Gabriella Crisp

Police chase through city suburb ends as driver crashes into children's nursery

Police chase through city suburb ends as driver crashes into children's nursery

A driver led police on a terrifying chase through quiet suburban streets at double the speed limit, before bailing out of the still moving car and...

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Peter Walsh

Gas mains work means road will be shut for two weeks

Gas mains work means road will be shut for two weeks

A street will be shut for two weeks next month so that gas pipes can be replaced.

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Dan Grimmer

End of an era! Demolition work at Anglia Square to start this autumn

End of an era! Demolition work at Anglia Square to start this autumn

The long-awaited demolition of Norwich's Anglia Square is due to begin this autumn, council leaders have confirmed.

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Dan Grimmer

Arrest warrant issued for man accused of imitation firearm

Arrest warrant issued for man accused of imitation firearm

A Norwich man accused of having an imitation handgun in a residential street is being sought by police after failing to appear in court. 

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Simon Parkin