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Former major to be sentenced for attempted murder of ex-wife in Norfolk lane

Former major to be sentenced for attempted murder of ex-wife in Norfolk lane

An ex-army major is to be sentenced later this month for attempted murder after he drove more than 100 miles to Norfolk before confronting and...

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

City taxi firm's new initiative to help stamp out drink spiking

City taxi firm's new initiative to help stamp out drink spiking

A taxi firm is set to launch a "first-of-its-kind" initiative to make the city's streets safer at night.

yesterday 7

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Roadworks and rising prices have made it a tough year for city chippy

Roadworks and rising prices have made it a tough year for city chippy

The owner of a city fish and chip shop has endured a "challenging" year after opening thanks to rising costs and roadworks.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Film star cast as famous detective in show coming to Norwich

Film star cast as famous detective in show coming to Norwich

A film star will be playing the role of the nation's favourite detective in a show coming to Norwich next year.

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Court to find out if car crash victim received infected blood decades before death

Court to find out if car crash victim received infected blood decades before death

An inquest into the death of a Norfolk father will aim to finally answer whether he received contaminated blood more than 30 years before his death.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Widower found dead at home may have died three months earlier

Widower found dead at home may have died three months earlier

A widower who was found dead in his house may have died months earlier, a court has heard.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

'Standout' city landscaping business covering county up for sale

'Standout' city landscaping business covering county up for sale

A local landscaping business which covers most of the county has gone up for sale with the owner off to "pursue other ventures".

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

City school begins 'unique' new chapter with Norfolk trust

City school begins 'unique' new chapter with Norfolk trust

A city school is beginning a new "unique" chapter after officially becoming part of a multi-academy trust.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Norfolk named among UK's best holiday destinations

Norfolk named among UK's best holiday destinations

A national magazine has named Norfolk among the best spots for a holiday in the UK this summer.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Chef opening cake business in city suburb

Chef opening cake business in city suburb

A chef is turning her passion for baking into a weekend business. 

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Tennis coaching ace and EDP columnist Jean Harris dies aged 89

Tennis coaching ace and EDP columnist Jean Harris dies aged 89

From teaching ice hockey in the depths of wintry Montreal to becoming a driving force behind some of Norfolk’s most talent tennis players, Jean...

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Plans to keep caravans in village among public notices to be aware of in Norfolk

Plans to keep caravans in village among public notices to be aware of in Norfolk

From plans to transform an abattoir into a holiday home to a family seeking permission to keep caravans in a village, here are five public notices...

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Golden Triangle street to close for seven weeks of roadworks

Golden Triangle street to close for seven weeks of roadworks

A road in the Golden Triangle area of Norwich is to be shut for seven and a half weeks.

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Shaun Webbley

Suspects who stoke bike from garage remain at large

Suspects who stoke bike from garage remain at large

Police have closed their investigation after two men wearing balaclavas stole a bike from a garage. 

yesterday 7

Norwich Evening News

Jack Warren

Planning applications submitted for UEA, Unthank Road and the Close

Planning applications submitted for UEA, Unthank Road and the Close

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

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

'Landmark moment' as city to get greener with new plans

'Landmark moment' as city to get greener with new plans

A new project aims to make a city greener, healthier and better connected.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Artwork created by patients now on display at Norfolk hospital

Artwork created by patients now on display at Norfolk hospital

Artwork created by patients is now on public display at a Norfolk hospital.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Powerful new exhibition exploring death is coming to a city gallery

Powerful new exhibition exploring death is coming to a city gallery

An artwork inspired by a powerful act of non-violent resistance is going on display in Norwich.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

New scheme 'empowers' hospital patient in Norfolk to take control of care

New scheme 'empowers' hospital patient in Norfolk to take control of care

A Norfolk hospital trust has introduced a new scheme to help palliative care patients feel "more empowered".

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Woman with condition that made walking painful takes on London half marathon

Woman with condition that made walking painful takes on London half marathon

A woman born with hip dysplasia is preparing to take on the 2026 London Landmarks Half Marathon to support a local hospital.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Meet the gym owner wanting to bust 'diet culture' myths

Meet the gym owner wanting to bust 'diet culture' myths

The owner of a gym celebrating its second anniversary is on a mission to tackle diet culture so people can be healthier.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Bid lodged to keep city pizza takeaway open until 5am

Bid lodged to keep city pizza takeaway open until 5am

Domino's in the west of the city wants to extend its opening hours until 5am. 

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Councillor objects to traveller site amid calls for more official pitches

Councillor objects to traveller site amid calls for more official pitches

A senior councillor has objected to plans for a traveller site amid calls for more of them to be built. 

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Traffic gridlock halts work on new crossing between major superstores

Traffic gridlock halts work on new crossing between major superstores

Work on a long-awaited pedestrian crossing had to be abandoned the day after it started when it triggered traffic gridlock near major superstores.

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Survey reveals huge public scepticism over plans for Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Survey reveals huge public scepticism over plans for Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Almost two thirds of people in Norfolk and Suffolk do not feel a directly-elected mayor would bring benefits to the region.

previous day 7

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Broads Authority chief executive announces his retirement

Broads Authority chief executive announces his retirement

The Broads Authority's chief executive is to retire after almost 25 years at the helm of the organisation.

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Reform warns it will tear up contracts and scrap subsidies for wind and solar firms

Reform warns it will tear up contracts and scrap subsidies for wind and solar firms

Reform has warned energy companies building wind and solar farms in East Anglia that it will tear up contracts for future projects and scrap their...

previous day 1

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Supermarket reopens after two-week revamp

Supermarket reopens after two-week revamp

An Aldi supermarket in Norwich has reopened after a revamp.

previous day 7

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Popular pub shares expansion plans ahead of birthday bash

Popular pub shares expansion plans ahead of birthday bash

A popular pub on the outskirts of Norwich could soon be expanding as it marks its second birthday under new ownership.

previous day 8

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Business is booming at city's £3m farm shop

Business is booming at city's £3m farm shop

A food hall on the city outskirts which is proudly sourcing Norfolk products has been dubbed "very successful" since opening in late May. 

previous day 1

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

City estate's play equipment still hasn't been replaced a year after being removed

City estate's play equipment still hasn't been replaced a year after being removed

A council is still in talks with a housing developer over plans for play equipment to be reinstalled at its site. 

previous day 8

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Brother's 'disgust' after tribute left to relative killed in factory fire removed

Brother's 'disgust' after tribute left to relative killed in factory fire removed

Relatives have expressed their "disgust" after tributes left outside the workplace of their family members who died in a blaze while at work were...

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Two people arrested after cannabis plants thrown from window

Two people arrested after cannabis plants thrown from window

Two people have been arrested in Norwich after plants were thrown out of a window.

previous day 8

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

WATCH: First look inside new restaurant in Norwich

WATCH: First look inside new restaurant in Norwich

A global chain has given chicken wing fans a glimpse of its newest restaurant ahead of the opening next week. 

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Six parks across Norwich win coveted award

Six parks across Norwich win coveted award

Parks and green spaces across Norwich have been granted a coveted award. 

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Two arrested on suspicion of burglary after 'large quantities of cash' taken

Two arrested on suspicion of burglary after 'large quantities of cash' taken

Two have been arrested after a burglary on the city outskirts where 'large quantities of cash' and some jewellery were stolen.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Jack Warren

City yard sale to return despite warnings of a washout

City yard sale to return despite warnings of a washout

City folk taking part in a yard sale in the Golden Triangle are to power through despite warnings of a washout. 

previous day 7

Norwich Evening News

Jack Warren

Driver 'obsessed' with car fuel consumption led to A11 horror crash

Driver 'obsessed' with car fuel consumption led to A11 horror crash

A driver obsessed with the fuel consumption of his car was looking at the dashboard when he crashed on the A11 leaving a man with life-changing...

previous day 30

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Man's 'strange behaviour' sees him repeatedly urinating in shops across Norfolk

Man's 'strange behaviour' sees him repeatedly urinating in shops across Norfolk

A man filmed himself as he repeatedly entered shops and urinated over displays of furniture and home furnishings.  

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Council makes a decision on Jarrolds' gym and spa scheme

Council makes a decision on Jarrolds' gym and spa scheme

A decision has been made regarding a well-known department store's plans to convert part of a printing museum into a spa and gym.

previous day 8

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Francis Redwood

Secret wishlist drawn up for first Norfolk and Suffolk mayor to spend millions on

Secret wishlist drawn up for first Norfolk and Suffolk mayor to spend millions on

A secret wish-list is being drawn up of major schemes that Norfolk and Suffolk's first mayor could spend millions of pounds on.

previous day 2

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Man arrested over early morning Prince of Wales Road incident due to answer bail

Man arrested over early morning Prince of Wales Road incident due to answer bail

A man arrested after a woman was punched in Norwich is due to answer bail later this month.

previous day 2

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors to get special dispensation for crucial vote

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors to get special dispensation for crucial vote

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors are to be given special dispensation to allow them to vote on major changes which will see councils in Norfolk...

previous day 1

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Further A140 closures announced for Long Stratton bypass work

Further A140 closures announced for Long Stratton bypass work

Further weekend closures of the A140 for work on the £47m Long Stratton bypass have been announced.

previous day 1

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Dan Grimmer

'Helpful' neighbour found dead inside home by friend who brought him shopping

'Helpful' neighbour found dead inside home by friend who brought him shopping

An inquest has concluded into the death of a “friendly” neighbour who "always offered to help”. 

previous day 20

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Plans to bring car park back into use as redevelopment remains stalled

Plans to bring car park back into use as redevelopment remains stalled

A city centre car park could reopen as plans to turn the site into housing remain stalled.

previous day 10

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Eleanor Storey

Best and worst GPs in Norfolk and Waveney revealed in annual patient survey

Best and worst GPs in Norfolk and Waveney revealed in annual patient survey

An annual survey has revealed the best and worst performing GP surgeries in Norfolk and Waveney - according to their patients.

previous day 3

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David Hannant

Mexican restaurant in city centre looking for new owner to takeover

Mexican restaurant in city centre looking for new owner to takeover

A city centre burrito bar is looking for a new head honcho to run the business after hitting the market.

previous day 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Landlord Green councillor accused of hypocrisy for housing tenants in mouldy home

Landlord Green councillor accused of hypocrisy for housing tenants in mouldy home

A Green councillor who has strongly criticised the state of social housing in the city has been accused of hypocrisy after allowing his tenants to...

previous day 3

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Eleanor Storey

Another thunderstorm warning issued for Norfolk

Another thunderstorm warning issued for Norfolk

Another thunderstorm warning has been issued for Norfolk.

previous day 2

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton