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Stinger used to stop driver after seven-mile police chase

Stinger used to stop driver after seven-mile police chase

A dangerous driver who led police on a seven-mile chase before being stopped by a stinger has appeared in court.

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Peter Walsh

Man appears in court charged with drink driving after fatal Norwich crash

Man appears in court charged with drink driving after fatal Norwich crash

A man has appeared in court charged with drink driving following a fatal crash in Norwich.

yesterday 1

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Peter Walsh

Reality TV star shares top Norwich restaurants with followers

Reality TV star shares top Norwich restaurants with followers

A reality star who took part in Married at First Sight this year has shared her top restaurant recommendations for Norwich with her fans.

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Emily Goodwin

Norwich man charged with murder appears in court

Norwich man charged with murder appears in court

A Norwich man accused of murder will appear in court again in the new year.

yesterday 1

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Paris Maben-Hume

Homes without water AGAIN for second day running

Homes without water AGAIN for second day running

Many locals have woken up this Boxing Day without water for the second day in a row.

yesterday 1

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Ben Fieldhouse

7 food and drink businesses opening in Norfolk in 2026

7 food and drink businesses opening in Norfolk in 2026

From an international burger chain to an award-winning bakery, here are some of the new food and drink businesses opening in Norfolk in 2026.

yesterday 1

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Emily Goodwin

Drug courier told police he was having 'one last line' as they arrived to arrest him

Drug courier told police he was having 'one last line' as they arrived to arrest him

A drugs courier threw up to £50,000 of cocaine and heroin off a balcony when police raided the property he was in, then had "one last line" before...

yesterday 1

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Peter Walsh

City's businesses hail key shopping season as 'best year yet'

City's businesses hail key shopping season as 'best year yet'

As shoppers hit the city's high street looking for a post-Christmas bargain Norwich's independent stores said the festive season was the "best one...

yesterday 1

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Danielle Champ

Man tasered in the street after being spotted with a knife

Man tasered in the street after being spotted with a knife

A man had to be tasered by armed police after it was reported he had been seen in Norwich with a machete, a court has heard.

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Peter Walsh

Wholesale store shut down after rat infestation allowed to reopen

Wholesale store shut down after rat infestation allowed to reopen

A wholesale store has been allowed to reopen after a prohibition order issued by the council was lifted.

yesterday 1

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Danielle Champ

Exclusive twilight tickets a hit at historic city landmark

Exclusive twilight tickets a hit at historic city landmark

Bosses at Norwich Castle are encouraging families to visit the landmark by offering discounted tickets.

yesterday 1

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Victorian kiln at country park home to hibernating animals

Victorian kiln at country park home to hibernating animals

Several bat species have been hibernating in a Victorian structure at a country park on the city outskirts.

yesterday 1

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Norwich man charged with murder after body found in Ipswich

A man from Norwich has been charged with murder after a body was found in a home in Ipswich this week.

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Emily Goodwin

'Affectionate' dog who was abandoned on the streets searching for home

'Affectionate' dog who was abandoned on the streets searching for home

A “loving” dog is looking for a new home in Norfolk after being abandoned on the streets. 

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Hallie Taylor

The weirdest and most wonderful sights captured in Norwich this year

The weirdest and most wonderful sights captured in Norwich this year

With 2025 nearly drawing to a close, it's time to reflect on the year with Norwich having some rather strange sights.

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Hallie Taylor

Norfolk charity delivers festive hampers to households struggling this winter

A Norfolk charity has delivered festive hampers to hundreds of households facing hardship this winter, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and...

previous day 5

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Sophie England

Family's festive trip to Lapland ends in 'nightmare' journey home

Family's festive trip to Lapland ends in 'nightmare' journey home

A day trip to Lapland sounds like a magical way to celebrate Christmas - but, for one family, it ended in a "nightmare".

wednesday 6

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Faye Minton

'World's largest village store' bucking the high street trend as sales rise this year

'World's largest village store' bucking the high street trend as sales rise this year

It became known as the world's largest village store through its memorable advertising campaigns and catchy radio jingles.

wednesday 7

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Adam Barker

City building could be set for new lease of life as plans revealed

City building could be set for new lease of life as plans revealed

A building within the Wensum Lodge site could be set for a new lease of life as plans emerge to change its use.

wednesday 6

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Danielle Champ

Witnesses describe horrific aftermath of fatal Christmas Eve crash

Witnesses describe horrific aftermath of fatal Christmas Eve crash

Witnesses have described the horrifying aftermath of a fatal crash in the early hours of Christmas Eve.

wednesday 10

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Jack Warren

Fashion brand to close Norwich store by the end of next month

Fashion brand to close Norwich store by the end of next month

A fashion brand is shutting its store in Norwich in January.

wednesday 7

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Iona Goodall

Man who died after being hit by a car remembered as a 'true gent'

Man who died after being hit by a car remembered as a 'true gent'

A man who was hit by a Nissan on City Road and then died has been named.

wednesday 6

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Danielle Champ

Children left heartbroken after bikes stolen just days before Christmas

Children left heartbroken after bikes stolen just days before Christmas

Two children have been left "heartbroken" after their bikes were stolen just days before Christmas.

wednesday 10

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Phoebe Ozanne

Motorist arrested for drink driving after man is killed in Christmas Eve tragedy

Motorist arrested for drink driving after man is killed in Christmas Eve tragedy

A man has died after being hit by a car in Norwich in the early hours.

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Faye Minton

Long-delayed work to demolish and rebuild school to start in new year

Long-delayed work to demolish and rebuild school to start in new year

Long-delayed work to demolish and replace one of the county's schools will finally begin in the new year.

wednesday 6

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Dan Grimmer

Busy road in Norwich closed after crash

Busy road in Norwich closed after crash

A busy road in Norwich was closed for several hours after a crash.

wednesday 4

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Faye Minton

Woman crushed between two cars during argument

Woman crushed between two cars during argument

A woman was seriously injured after being crushed between two cars.

wednesday 3

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Faye Minton

When will Santa be flying over Norfolk?

When will Santa be flying over Norfolk?

Santa's sleigh is moving at the speed of starlight as it starts its journey around the world for 2025.

wednesday 5

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Emily Goodwin

Building housing popular city centre bar still on the market after two years

Building housing popular city centre bar still on the market after two years

A building home to one the city's most popular nightlife spots is still on the market after two years.

wednesday 5

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Jack Warren

Norfolk firm donates selection boxes to every child at city school

Norfolk firm donates selection boxes to every child at city school

A Norfolk firm has been spreading some early Christmas cheer by donating 75 chocolate selection boxes to a city school, one for every child.

wednesday 6

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Adam Barker

Norfolk couple reveal the secrets of their happy 70-year marriage

Norfolk couple reveal the secrets of their happy 70-year marriage

A husband and wife who married 70 years ago on Christmas Eve have revealed the secrets of their happy life together.

wednesday 5

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Daniel Hickey

'Fun loving dog' who loves a snuggle is looking for new home

'Fun loving dog' who loves a snuggle is looking for new home

A "sweet and playful" dog is looking for a loving new home in Norfolk. 

wednesday 3

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Ben Fieldhouse

Billboard saga comes to an end as officials quash hated plans

Billboard saga comes to an end as officials quash hated plans

It was a scheme some feared would turn the historic city centre into New York's Times Square.

wednesday 2

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Jack Warren

Die Hard IS a Christmas film says new musical parody

Die Hard IS a Christmas film says new musical parody

It is often considered one of the greatest films of all time and has no doubt sparked debate in many households.

wednesday 5

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Emily-Rose Thompson

What will Next's Boxing Day sale look like in Norfolk this year?

What will Next's Boxing Day sale look like in Norfolk this year?

Many of us will remember the huge queues of people waiting outside Next stores in Norfolk to bag the best bargains on Boxing Day.

23.12.2025 3

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Emily Goodwin

Frustration mounts over railway station where passengers cannot get to platform

Frustration mounts over railway station where passengers cannot get to platform

Further calls have been made for the government to solve a situation which means disabled passengers at a Norfolk railway station are not able to...

23.12.2025 1

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Dan Grimmer

Home Office contractor piles on pressure over plans to house 200 refugees in village

Home Office contractor piles on pressure over plans to house 200 refugees in village

A Norfolk council is coming under mounting pressure from Home Office contractors to decide whether 200 migrants can be housed in a rural village.

23.12.2025 2

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Dan Grimmer

Road to shut for 10 weeks of work costing £140,000

Road to shut for 10 weeks of work costing £140,000

A road near Norwich's IKEA will be shut for up to 10 weeks while £140,000 works are completed.

23.12.2025 1

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Faye Minton

'Wonderful surprise' as winner collects £10k diamond

'Wonderful surprise' as winner collects £10k diamond

A gleaming diamond worth £10,000 has found a new home.

23.12.2025 2

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Sophie Skyring

Children sing at special day of song and celebration

Children sing at special day of song and celebration

Children raised their voices in harmony during a special day of song and celebration.

23.12.2025 2

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Sophie Skyring

Primary school receives gift of Christmas tree

Primary school receives gift of Christmas tree

A primary school has received a Christmas tree as a gift.

23.12.2025 1

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Sophie Skyring

80s singer and film star coming to Norwich as part of major UK tour

80s singer and film star coming to Norwich as part of major UK tour

A BRIT Award-winning singer, actor, TV host and film star is coming to Norwich in 2026.

23.12.2025 5

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Emily Goodwin

City road partially blocked after crash

City road partially blocked after crash

A road in Norwich is currently partially blocked after a crash.

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Ben Fieldhouse

Mustard maker reveals £5m expansion plan - despite uncertainty over Colman's brand

Mustard maker reveals £5m expansion plan - despite uncertainty over Colman's brand

A mustard manufacturer outside Norwich is pushing ahead with a £5m expansion plan - despite speculation surrounding the future ownership of its...

23.12.2025 5

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Chris Hill

Six people injured in head on crash on major road

Six people injured in head on crash on major road

Six people suffered various serious injuries in a head-on collision on a major road yesterday.

23.12.2025 6

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Ben Fieldhouse

WATCH: Norfolk-built Lotus left in barn for 30 years

WATCH: Norfolk-built Lotus left in barn for 30 years

A 1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo made in Norfolk is set to go under the hammer after being stored in a barn for 30 years.

23.12.2025 6

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Adam Barker

Incident causing delays for motorists coming into Norwich

Incident causing delays for motorists coming into Norwich

Motorists faced delays on their way into Norwich as emergency services attend an incident.

23.12.2025 2

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Ben Fieldhouse

Man arrested for 'threatening to kill' and 'falsely imprisoning' woman is bailed

Man arrested for 'threatening to kill' and 'falsely imprisoning' woman is bailed

A man who was arrested on suspicion of falsely imprisoning and threatening to kill a woman in a village near Norwich has been bailed.

23.12.2025 1

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

City folk frustrated as May council elections thrown in doubt

City folk frustrated as May council elections thrown in doubt

Voters have slammed City Hall's silence on whether it will go ahead with upcoming local elections.

23.12.2025 5

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Danielle Champ

When will a decision to turn city's landmark building into flats be made?

When will a decision to turn city's landmark building into flats be made?

The fate of the former city centre Debenhams building is set to be decided after years of delays.

23.12.2025 2

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Danielle Champ