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The Guardian view on the Lib Dem conference: speaking for parts of England

The Guardian view on the Lib Dem conference: speaking for parts of England

The two largest parties in the House of Commons approach the 2025 autumn conference season with trepidation. Both Labour and the Conservatives are...

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The Guardian

Editorial

The Guardian view on Trump’s state visit to Britain: plenty of glitter, but this was gilt, not gold

The Guardian view on Trump’s state visit to Britain: plenty of glitter, but this was gilt, not gold

An unprecedented second state visit for a US president. An “extra-large” guard of honour. The UK rolled out not only the red carpet, royal welcome...

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The Guardian

Editorial

Talk about culture wars! Explosive row between Theatre Royal and Arts Centre

Talk about culture wars! Explosive row between Theatre Royal and Arts Centre

An extraordinary row has broken out over the future of the Halls in Norwich, with one of the city's leading arts organisations accusing another of...

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Drug dealer stopped by police hid 'burner phone' down his underpants

Drug dealer stopped by police hid 'burner phone' down his underpants

A man suspected to be involved in supplying class A drugs in Norfolk hid a burner phone down his underpants, a court has heard.

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Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Drunk man found guilty of biting Norfolk pub landlady in attack

Drunk man found guilty of biting Norfolk pub landlady in attack

A man has been convicted of biting a Norfolk pub landlady after she tried to stop him getting into his car as he was drunk.

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Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Sex offender caught after confessing to police ten years after offences

Sex offender caught after confessing to police ten years after offences

A man who embarked on a sexual relationship with a teenage girl was only caught after he confessed to police 10 years later, a court has heard.

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Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Drunk man accused of biting landlady and son said he acted in self-defence

Drunk man accused of biting landlady and son said he acted in self-defence

A drunk man accused of biting a pub landlady and her son said he acted in self-defence when he panicked as he could not breathe.

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Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Ex-special constable's terrifying stalking campaign against his own girlfriend

Ex-special constable's terrifying stalking campaign against his own girlfriend

A former special constable subjected his own girlfriend to a terrifying 10-year stalking campaign which saw him encourage strangers to turn up at...

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Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Jurors sent out to consider verdicts in trial of man accused of biting pub landlady

Jurors sent out to consider verdicts in trial of man accused of biting pub landlady

Jurors in the case of a drunk man accused of biting the landlady of a Norfolk pub and her son have been sent out to consider their verdicts.

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Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Man, 22, accused of running ‘significant’ cocaine line in coastal town

Man, 22, accused of running ‘significant’ cocaine line in coastal town

A man is accused of having a significant role in running a drugs line in Great Yarmouth after allegedly being found with cocaine.

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Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Prolific shoplifter caught stealing while on the run from prison recall

Prolific shoplifter caught stealing while on the run from prison recall

A prolific shoplifter was caught stealing while he was on the run from being recalled to prison.

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Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Man, 24, accused of attempting to incite 13-year-old girl into sex

Man, 24, accused of attempting to incite 13-year-old girl into sex

A Norwich man has appeared in court charged with attempting to incite a 13-year-old girl into having sex.

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Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

'Extremely rare' King Charles III 50p for sale for more than £4,500

'Extremely rare' King Charles III 50p for sale for more than £4,500

An "extremely rare" 50p coin is for sale for more than £4,500 on eBay.

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Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Star of hit BBC show coming to Norfolk

Star of hit BBC show coming to Norfolk

A real-life Gladiator is coming to a school near Norwich next week.

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Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Dog with 'heart full of love to share' looking for forever home

Dog with 'heart full of love to share' looking for forever home

A German Shepherd with a "heart full of love to share" is looking for her forever home.

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Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Increased police patrols amid crackdown on predators

Increased police patrols amid crackdown on predators

There will be an increased police presence around pubs and clubs in Norwich this week.

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Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

Local charities to receive more than £115,000 in funding

Local charities to receive more than £115,000 in funding

Local charities in East Anglia are set to receive more than £115,000 in grant funding.

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Norwich Evening News

Sophie Skyring

City garden raises more than £20,000 for Norfolk charities

City garden raises more than £20,000 for Norfolk charities

A city garden has raised more than £20,000 for Norfolk charities.

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Norwich Evening News

Sophie Skyring

National clothing chain closes city centre shop for major refurb

National clothing chain closes city centre shop for major refurb

A popular branch of a men's fashion store has closed its doors for a major refurbishment.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

City shopping centre launches HUGE giveaway to mark 20 years

City shopping centre launches HUGE giveaway to mark 20 years

A city shopping centre is marking two decades in the heart of Norwich with its biggest ever competition.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

7 of the biggest Norfolk Oktoberfest events in 2025

7 of the biggest Norfolk Oktoberfest events in 2025

Bratwurst and beers will be flowing as Oktoberfest returns to several venues around Norfolk.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

Thank you for the many comments on coconuts, following an item this week. I'm surprised no-one mentioned the ultimate coconut treat. You take one...

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Shropshire Star

Peter Rhodes

Town business group embroiled in Union Jack flag controversy

Town business group embroiled in Union Jack flag controversy

Flags are put up for summer and then taken down in autumn.

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Norwich Evening News

Daniel Hickey

Major Norfolk food supplier takes over popular fried chicken brand

Major Norfolk food supplier takes over popular fried chicken brand

A Norfolk-based frozen and chilled food supplier has taken over a southern fried chicken brand.

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Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Businessman says his venues are being boycotted because he is 'proud to be British'

Businessman says his venues are being boycotted because he is 'proud to be British'

One of Norfolk’s best-known businessmen says his firms are being boycotted after he expressed his patriotism and spoke out in support of the flying...

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Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Farmer's pride as his Norfolk chicken is served to Donald Trump at state banquet

Farmer's pride as his Norfolk chicken is served to Donald Trump at state banquet

The Norfolk farmer whose chickens were served to King Charles and president Trump at a glittering state banquet has spoken of his company's pride...

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Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Norwich named as 'UK's best beer city' with 'perfect' pints

Norwich named as 'UK's best beer city' with 'perfect' pints

Norwich has been crowned "the UK's best beer city" by a major publication.

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Norwich Evening News

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Person injured after crash next to city park

Person injured after crash next to city park

A person has been left injured following a crash next to a park in Norwich.

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Norwich Evening News

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Neighbours object to hundreds of homes over fears of lack of services

Neighbours object to hundreds of homes over fears of lack of services

Neighbours living near a piece of land, which is part of one of the county's biggest development projects, have objected to the first phase of...

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Yoga instructor thrilled as permission for healing hut gets approved

Yoga instructor thrilled as permission for healing hut gets approved

A yoga instructor is "really excited" that her plans for a wellness centre at a former bowls green have been given the go-ahead.

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Former M&S unit at train station STILL empty almost one year later

Former M&S unit at train station STILL empty almost one year later

It has been 11 months since hopes were raised that an empty store would be filled at the city's train station.

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Person suffers injuries after crash near hospital

Person suffers injuries after crash near hospital

One person suffered injuries following a crash near Spire Norwich Hospital.

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Norwich Evening News

Shaun Webbley

City discount store closed due to flooding

City discount store closed due to flooding

A city discount has closed its doors due to flooding following a period of heavy rain.

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Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Two men on the run after city centre bust up

Two men on the run after city centre bust up

Two men who assaulted a motorbike driver on a city street are still on the run from police.

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Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Work to begin at new Co-op site in city outskirts

Work to begin at new Co-op site in city outskirts

Work is set to begin at a supermarket's new site in the city outskirts.

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Norwich Evening News

Gabriella Crisp

Last blast of summer with temperatures to reach 25C on Friday

Last blast of summer with temperatures to reach 25C on Friday

Norfolk is expected to see a rise in temperature after a rainy end to summer.

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Norwich Evening News

Gabriella Crisp

WATCH: Clip shows suburban house blaze where man was found dead

WATCH: Clip shows suburban house blaze where man was found dead

Video shows crews battling a blaze at a suburban home in a street choked with smoke where a man was found dead.

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Norwich Evening News

Jack Warren

Teen arrested after thousands of pounds worth of cable stolen

Teen arrested after thousands of pounds worth of cable stolen

A teenager has been arrested after thousands of pounds worth of cable was looted from a business on the city outskirts.

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Norwich Evening News

Jack Warren

See inside this 'spacious' apartment in listed building on St Giles Street for sale

See inside this 'spacious' apartment in listed building on St Giles Street for sale

A generous first floor apartment within a listed building has come up for sale in one of the city centre’s most picturesque neighbourhoods.

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Norwich Evening News

Charles Bliss

Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

Thank you for the many comments on coconuts, following an item this week. I'm surprised no-one mentioned the ultimate coconut treat. You take one...

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Express & Star

Peter Rhodes

First star taking part in series 3 of Celebrity Race Across the World revealed

First star taking part in series 3 of Celebrity Race Across the World revealed

The first contestant taking part in the new series of Celebrity Race Across the World has been announced. The second series of Celebrity Race...

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South Wales Argus

Patrick Glover

Freeview shuts down 3 channels in latest update - see the full list of changes

Freeview shuts down 3 channels in latest update - see the full list of changes

Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after several channel changes were made as part of the latest Freeview update. The new update features...

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South Wales Argus

Patrick Glover

Caerphilly author secures publishing deal for new book

Caerphilly author secures publishing deal for new book

An author has secured a publishing deal. Caerphilly-based writer Niall Walshe has been signed by US publisher Kharis Christian Publishing, based in...

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South Wales Argus

Elizabeth Birt

New show examining police infiltration coming to Newport

New show examining police infiltration coming to Newport

A new show examining police infiltration is coming to Newport this autumn. Demand The Impossible is premiering at the Corn Exchange in the city...

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South Wales Argus

Jo Barnes

'Really pleasing' for council to commit to paying Real Living Wage

'Really pleasing' for council to commit to paying Real Living Wage

A GWENT council’s leadership has committed to being accredited as a Real Living Wage employer.  Monmouthshire County Council has already been...

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South Wales Argus

Twm Owen

Leonardo DiCaprio's action-comedy is a 'dazzler' ★★★★★

This "virtuosic", politically charged triumph is "horrifying yet ridiculously funny". It's rare to see such an ambitious film work so smoothly....

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BBC

Caryn James

Why history's 'most controversial' queen was hated

Once the most despised woman in Europe, Marie Antoinette was vilified as an empty-headed libertine, a conspirator and a reckless spendthrift – and...

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BBC

Deborah Nicholls-Lee

Harnessing the powers of the tiny water bear

Bake them, freeze them, fire them from a gun, or blast them into space: tardigrades can survive almost anything. Some experts even think this...

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BBC

Jasmin Fox-Skelly

Newton Faulkner announces Teenage Cancer Trust music partnership

Newton Faulkner announces Teenage Cancer Trust music partnership

Newton Faulkner has announced a music partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust, Newsquest's charity of the year. The singer-songwriter is teaming up...

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South Wales Argus

Meg Jenkins

Battling a rare brain-eating disease in an Indian state

On the eve of Onam, the most joyous festival in India's Kerala state, 45-year-old Sobhana lay shivering in the back of an ambulance, drifting into...

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BBC

Soutik Biswas India Correspondent