'Not harmless humour' - Norfolk leader facing more heat over 'poor people' comment

A charity has said the controversial 'poor people' remarks made by the leader of Norfolk County Council cannot be dismissed as "harmless humour".

3

Dan Grimmer

'Sham' claim over bid to revive scrapped Norwich Western Link road

Critics have branded Norfolk County Council's bid to revive plans for an alternative Norwich Western Link road as a "sham".

3

Dan Grimmer

Shocking rise in train station sex crimes with many more cases unreported

The number of sex offences on the rail network in Norfolk have increased including cases of rape and indecent assaults.

4

Simon Parkin

Predatory groomer who repeatedly raped girl sentenced to more than 20 years

A predatory offender who filmed himself repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a teenage girl has been sentenced to more than 20 years.

4

Simon Parkin

Chinese and Albanians among 12 accused of cannabis and money laundering conspiracy

Twelve people have appeared in court accused of a large-scale conspiracy to grow cannabis and launder the proceeds.

4

Simon Parkin

Delays expected as abnormal load crawls through Norfolk

There will be delays on some of Norfolk's busiest roads as an abnormal load crawls through the county this week.

4

Faye Minton

Mystery person from Norwich wins £1m in Premium Bonds prize draw

A mystery person from Norwich has won a whopping £1,000,000 in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw.

4

Faye Minton

Man who swore at police after being caught stealing is jailed

A man who swore at the police officers who arrested him after he was caught stealing has been jailed.

4

Faye Minton

NR3 eco business moving to city centre shopping mall

An eco-friendly business in Anglia Square has announced plans to relaunch in a central Norwich shopping mall, after "running out of options" to...

4

Francis Redwood

WATCH: Young daredevil scales 100ft crane in city centre

A young daredevil who was spotted scaling a 100ft crane in broad daylight has prompted calls for tighter security in the central city area.

4

Francis Redwood

REVEALED: Norfolk areas where most people get benefits for mental health conditions

More than one in 40 adults of working age in two coastal towns receive benefits for mental health conditions like depression or anxiety, new data...

4

Owen Sennitt

Opening date revealed for new lifestyle shop in Norwich

The opening date has been revealed for a new mystery box shop in Norwich.

4

Emily Goodwin

All the local theme parks up for national awards in 2025

The shortlist has been announced for the UK Theme Park Awards 2025 - and East Anglia is up for a host of gongs.

4

Emily Goodwin

Free entertainment taking to city streets across eight weekends this summer

Norwich is preparing for a summer of entertainment as a line-up of free music events is announced.

4

Emily Goodwin

Man died after 20ft fall at wedding venue while 'fixing problem that needed sorting'

A 75-year-old who volunteered at a rural wedding venue died after falling 20ft from a ladder while trying to trim a tree in its grounds.

4

Donna-Louise Bishop

Plea for enforcement against 'nuisance' motorbike engines in city centre

The 'nuisance' noise of motorbike engines in the city centre has resulted in pleas for more enforcement against drivers.

4

Eleanor Storey

Could heatwave trigger another Norfolk ladybird plague?

Remember the Norfolk ladybird plague of 2018, the invasion of 2009 or the swarm of 1976?

3

Chris Bishop

Government to step in to help save Lotus with funding and cuts to energy costs

Lotus is in line to receive government funding and cuts to its energy costs following a crisis meeting which helped secure the future of its UK...

3

Adam Barker

All the Postcode Lottery winners from Norfolk in June

Were you one of the lucky winners in last month's Postcode Lottery?

4

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Girl in hospital after falling from bridge at beauty spot

A girl has been taken to hospital after falling from a bridge at a beauty spot on the Norfolk Broads.

4

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Major retailer returning to Norwich after closing store 18 months ago

A major retailer is returning to Norwich this summer, 18 months after closing its store in the city.

4

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

'Monster-sized' fish reeled in by angler in Norwich

An angler was left "amazed" after reeling in a "monster" fish while packing up his gear for the day.

4

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

No rambles for Rambo! Happily ever after for hamster rescued at traffic lights

A hamster who was rescued at a traffic lights in the city is now living happily with his saviour, after no one came forward to claim him.

3

Danielle Champ

Pizza chain loses appeal to extend late-night hours

Dominos has had its hopes of extending its hours at a city branch quashed again, after its appeal was dismissed.

4

Danielle Champ

TV doctor highlights the importance of incoporating exercise in your daily life

TV’s Dr Hussain Al Zubaidi, long-distance triathlete and the Royal College of General Practitioners lifestyle and physical activity lead discusses...

4

Joshua Searle

Police officer attacked after stopping driver in Norwich

A police officer was attacked by two people after stopping someone for the manner of their driving.

4

Shaun Webbley

Brad Pitt thanks Norfolk F1 driver for inspiring new blockbuster

Brad Pitt has thanked a former Formula 1 driver who lives in Norfolk for inspiring his new blockbuster film.

4

Shaun Webbley

Large police presence seen in Norwich street with arrest made

A large police presence was seen in a quiet estate in Norwich tonight.

4

Shaun Webbley

Royal Air Farce? 'Fine city' labelled a town in recruitment drive blunder

The RAF has labelled the 'fine city' of Norfolk as a town, leaving its folk a bit miffed.

4

Jack Warren

Café to launch around the world tapas nights

A café with a colourful interior is launching new tapas nights based on different countries from around the world.

4

Gabriella Crisp

Chart-topping duo coming to Norwich on tour

A chart-topping duo are coming to Norwich as part of their latest UK tour.

4

Gabriella Crisp

New Mediterranean-style food trailer opening in Norwich

A new food trailer offering Mediterranean-style takeaway dishes is opening in Norwich.

4

Gabriella Crisp

Cardiff road closures in place this week for Oasis gigs at Principality Stadium

Oasis is set to kick off its highly anticipated reunion tour at Principality Stadium on Friday and Saturday (July 4 and 5), and as a safety...

4

Patrick Glover

Oasis gate, support act and set times for Cardiff shows at Principality Stadium

The wait for the highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour is nearly over, with Noel and Liam Gallagher to take to the stage at Cardiff's Principality...

4

Patrick Glover

Oasis heard performing 'epic' soundcheck for first time in 15 years

Fans in Cardiff have heard their first snippet of Oasis in action ahead of the start of the band's reunion tour, which kicks off in the Welsh...

4

Patrick Glover

Lewis Capaldi to perform at Cardiff arena on UK tour

After his emotional return to Glastonbury, Lewis Capaldi will be coming to Wales on tour. The Scottish singer-songwriter will perform at Cardiff’s...

4

Elizabeth Birt

EastEnders stars axed from BBC show after 8 years amid massive overhaul

Two EastEnders stars have been axed from the BBC show after eight years amid a massive overhaul. Bernie Taylor and her cousin Felix Baker will be...

4

Andrew Smart

‘And the penny drops’ – EastEnders fans discover soap star is 90s comedy legend

Just like all British soap operas, EastEnders has many characters who come and go over the years. Villains are killed off and others jet off abroad...

4

Molly Court

Coronation Street's Janice and Leanne Battersby appear in Superman film promo

Yes, you read that correctly. Coronation Street has officially entered the world of the most famous superhero of all time, Superman. With James...

4

Matthew Evans

Emmerdale dog attack storyline prompts warning amid rise in incidents

Emmerdale will air a dramatic dog attack storyline involving a popular character this week. Fans of the ITV soap will see vet Paddy Kirk...

4

Clare Butler

How hygienic are public swimming pools?

From tropical parasites to bacterial pathogens, here's what else might be swimming in the water. It might just serve as a way to pass a rainy...

4

Jessica Bradley

The unspoken spectator rules of Wimbledon tennis

The Championships have begun, and the quintessentially British tennis tournament has some very particular codes for attendees to follow. How are...

4

Ellie Violet Bramley

The beach town that became a Bitcoin testbed

In 2019, a grassroots crypto project in El Salvador aimed to create the world's first Bitcoin-based local economy. It inspired national policy,...

4

Robyn Wilson

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

Warning: This article contains spoilers. Millions of fans are bidding farewell to Squid Game, the Emmy award-winning TV series that has topped...

4

Koh Ewe

Keir Starmer faces huge rebellion over crunch DWP cuts vote today

The government are pushing through cuts and reforms to the welfare system, but face a huge rebellion from Labour MPs - here is everything you need...

3

David Prince

Nigel Farage 'meteoric rise' shows him on course to be the next PM

A new mega poll involving 11,500 voters has predicted that Nigel Farage's Reform UK would win 271 seats at the next general election

3

David Prince

Council fixes 55,000 potholes but 'the roads in and around Cambridge are a disgrace'

More than 55,000 potholes have been repaired annually in Cambridgeshire over the past five years, a new report reveals. Cambridgeshire County...

3

Claire Elliott

Keir Starmer faces huge rebellion over crunch DWP cuts vote today

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer may confront the most significant rebellion of his leadership later today as Parliament votes on the...

3

David Prince

Swindon student's bike convoy to prom moves readers to tears

More than 1,000 bikers accompanying a Swindon student to his prom moved many readers to tears. The incredible amount of support for Josh Duff from...

4

Daniel Angelini

Cardiff Bus Interchange a welcomed development but should it be bigger

As this column has often illustrated convenience, along with reliability, frequency and fares can attract travellers away from their cars and...

3

Categories

Sources

Popular

'Not harmless humour' - Norfolk leader facing more heat over 'poor people' comment

Dan Grimmer

'Sham' claim over bid to revive scrapped Norwich Western Link road

Dan Grimmer

Shocking rise in train station sex crimes with many more cases unreported

Simon Parkin

Predatory groomer who repeatedly raped girl sentenced to more than 20 years

Simon Parkin

Chinese and Albanians among 12 accused of cannabis and money laundering conspiracy

Simon Parkin

Delays expected as abnormal load crawls through Norfolk

Faye Minton

Mystery person from Norwich wins £1m in Premium Bonds prize draw

Faye Minton

Man who swore at police after being caught stealing is jailed

Faye Minton

NR3 eco business moving to city centre shopping mall

Francis Redwood

WATCH: Young daredevil scales 100ft crane in city centre

Francis Redwood

REVEALED: Norfolk areas where most people get benefits for mental health conditions

Owen Sennitt

Opening date revealed for new lifestyle shop in Norwich

Emily Goodwin

All the local theme parks up for national awards in 2025

Emily Goodwin

Free entertainment taking to city streets across eight weekends this summer

Emily Goodwin

Man died after 20ft fall at wedding venue while 'fixing problem that needed sorting'

Donna-Louise Bishop

Plea for enforcement against 'nuisance' motorbike engines in city centre

Eleanor Storey

Could heatwave trigger another Norfolk ladybird plague?

Chris Bishop

Government to step in to help save Lotus with funding and cuts to energy costs

Adam Barker

All the Postcode Lottery winners from Norfolk in June

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Girl in hospital after falling from bridge at beauty spot

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Major retailer returning to Norwich after closing store 18 months ago

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

'Monster-sized' fish reeled in by angler in Norwich

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

No rambles for Rambo! Happily ever after for hamster rescued at traffic lights

Danielle Champ

Pizza chain loses appeal to extend late-night hours

Danielle Champ

TV doctor highlights the importance of incoporating exercise in your daily life

Joshua Searle

Police officer attacked after stopping driver in Norwich

Shaun Webbley

Brad Pitt thanks Norfolk F1 driver for inspiring new blockbuster

Shaun Webbley

Large police presence seen in Norwich street with arrest made

Shaun Webbley

Royal Air Farce? 'Fine city' labelled a town in recruitment drive blunder

Jack Warren

Café to launch around the world tapas nights

Gabriella Crisp

Chart-topping duo coming to Norwich on tour

Gabriella Crisp

New Mediterranean-style food trailer opening in Norwich

Gabriella Crisp

Cardiff road closures in place this week for Oasis gigs at Principality Stadium

Patrick Glover

Oasis gate, support act and set times for Cardiff shows at Principality Stadium

Patrick Glover

Oasis heard performing 'epic' soundcheck for first time in 15 years

Patrick Glover

Lewis Capaldi to perform at Cardiff arena on UK tour

Elizabeth Birt

EastEnders stars axed from BBC show after 8 years amid massive overhaul

Andrew Smart

‘And the penny drops’ – EastEnders fans discover soap star is 90s comedy legend

Molly Court

Coronation Street's Janice and Leanne Battersby appear in Superman film promo