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Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk and Suffolk pitching more than 60 projects to investors at real estate event

Norfolk and Suffolk pitching more than 60 projects to investors at real estate event

Representatives from Norfolk and Suffolk are showcasing more than 60 development and regeneration opportunities to potential investors at the UK's...

20.05.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Women's fashion brand opening new store at city shopping centre

Women's fashion brand opening new store at city shopping centre

A women's fashion brand is set to open inside Norwich's Chantry Place after winning a competition for a six-month rent-free residency at the shopping...

20.05.2026 7

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

City's luxury bathroom designer shortlisted for national award

City's luxury bathroom designer shortlisted for national award

A Norwich luxury bathroom designer has been shortlisted for a national industry award.

20.05.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Recruitment firm wins national award for work helping employers attract young talent

Recruitment firm wins national award for work helping employers attract young talent

A Norwich-based early careers recruitment business has won a national award for its work helping employers attract the next generation of talent.

20.05.2026 4

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Millions in taxpayer money being lost to small business 'phoenixing' in the East

Millions in taxpayer money being lost to small business 'phoenixing' in the East

Hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayer money is lost every year through a tax evasion practice being exploited by small businesses in the UK.

20.05.2026 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Local top 200 UK law firm promotes senior lawyer to partner

Local top 200 UK law firm promotes senior lawyer to partner

An East Anglian law firm has promoted one of its senior lawyers to its partnership.

20.05.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Firm announces partnership with Norfolk Wildlife Trust in charity's 100th year

Firm announces partnership with Norfolk Wildlife Trust in charity's 100th year

A Norwich-based commercial glazing company has announced a new partnership with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust as the charity celebrates its 100th...

20.05.2026 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

East Anglian law firm announces changes to its leadership team

East Anglian law firm announces changes to its leadership team

An East Anglian law firm has announced two updates to its senior leadership team.

20.05.2026 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Foundations for turbines of world's largest offshore wind farm installed

Foundations for turbines of world's largest offshore wind farm installed

The first foundations of what will be the world's largest offshore wind farm off the Norfolk coast have been installed.

20.05.2026 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk and Suffolk pitching more than 60 projects to investors at real estate event

Norfolk and Suffolk pitching more than 60 projects to investors at real estate event

Representatives from Norfolk and Suffolk are showcasing more than 60 development and regeneration opportunities to potential investors at the UK's...

20.05.2026 6

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Women's fashion brand opening new store at city shopping centre

Women's fashion brand opening new store at city shopping centre

A women's fashion brand is set to open inside Norwich's Chantry Place after winning a competition for a six-month rent-free residency at the shopping...

20.05.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

City's luxury bathroom designer shortlisted for national award

City's luxury bathroom designer shortlisted for national award

A Norwich luxury bathroom designer has been shortlisted for a national industry award.

20.05.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Recruitment firm wins national award for work helping employers attract young talent

Recruitment firm wins national award for work helping employers attract young talent

A Norwich-based early careers recruitment business has won a national award for its work helping employers attract the next generation of talent.

20.05.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Millions in taxpayer money being lost to small business 'phoenixing' in the East

Millions in taxpayer money being lost to small business 'phoenixing' in the East

Hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayer money is lost every year through a tax evasion practice being exploited by small businesses in the UK.

20.05.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Local top 200 UK law firm promotes senior lawyer to partner

Local top 200 UK law firm promotes senior lawyer to partner

An East Anglian law firm has promoted one of its senior lawyers to its partnership.

20.05.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Firm announces partnership with Norfolk Wildlife Trust in charity's 100th year

Firm announces partnership with Norfolk Wildlife Trust in charity's 100th year

A Norwich-based commercial glazing company has announced a new partnership with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust as the charity celebrates its 100th...

20.05.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

East Anglian law firm announces changes to its leadership team

East Anglian law firm announces changes to its leadership team

An East Anglian law firm has announced two updates to its senior leadership team.

20.05.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Foundations for turbines of world's largest offshore wind farm installed

Foundations for turbines of world's largest offshore wind farm installed

The first foundations of what will be the world's largest offshore wind farm off the Norfolk coast have been installed.

20.05.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Security company put into liquidation owing HMRC £1m... but the firm is still trading

Security company put into liquidation owing HMRC £1m... but the firm is still trading

A security company has been put into liquidation owing HMRC more than £1 million, despite the business still trading under several new companies.

19.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

New African-inspired bar and restaurant opening in Norwich this summer

New African-inspired bar and restaurant opening in Norwich this summer

A new African-inspired lounge featuring a restaurant, bar and event space is opening in Norwich this summer.

15.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

New African-inspired bar and restaurant opening in Norwich this summer

New African-inspired bar and restaurant opening in Norwich this summer

A new African-inspired lounge featuring a restaurant, bar and event space is opening in Norwich this summer.

15.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Who is William Sachiti? Meet the man using AI to control self-driving cars and robots

Who is William Sachiti? Meet the man using AI to control self-driving cars and robots

From an underground nuclear bunker beneath a former radar station in Norfolk, entrepreneur William Sachiti has been quietly working on what he calls...

13.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Scientists developing 'monopause super hummus' launch Buff Bean protein dip

Scientists developing 'monopause super hummus' launch Buff Bean protein dip

A husband and wife team behind a new Norfolk-based hummus brand have launched their first product, Buff Bean.

13.05.2026 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Who is William Sachiti? Meet the man using AI to control self-driving cars and robots

Who is William Sachiti? Meet the man using AI to control self-driving cars and robots

From an underground nuclear bunker beneath a former radar station in Norfolk, entrepreneur William Sachiti has been quietly working on what he calls...

13.05.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Scientists developing 'monopause super hummus' launch Buff Bean protein dip

Scientists developing 'monopause super hummus' launch Buff Bean protein dip

A husband and wife team behind a new Norfolk-based hummus brand have launched their first product, Buff Bean.

13.05.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Lotus puts all-electric ambitions in reverse as it unveils plans for first supercar

Lotus has put its all-electric ambitions in reverse, unveiling plans to launch a new hybrid vehicle - its first-ever supercar - which looks likely to...

12.05.2026 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Lotus puts all-electric ambitions in reverse as it unveils plans for first supercar

Lotus has put its all-electric ambitions in reverse, unveiling plans to launch a new hybrid vehicle - its first-ever supercar - which looks likely to...

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Korean supermarket to install Japanese toy vending machines as part of expansion

A Korean supermarket in Norwich is expanding later this month, installing 18 Japanese toy capsule vending machines.

07.05.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Korean supermarket to install Japanese toy vending machines as part of expansion

A Korean supermarket in Norwich is expanding later this month, installing 18 Japanese toy capsule vending machines.

07.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Renowned Norfolk catering firm to enter liquidation after 40 years

The owners of Brasted's are putting the company into liquidation after 40 years, citing challenges facing the hospitality industry.

06.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Renowned Norfolk catering firm to enter liquidation after 40 years

The owners of Brasted's are putting the company into liquidation after 40 years, citing challenges facing the hospitality industry.

06.05.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

UK gas 'cannot be abandoned' in favour of overseas imports, warns east energy chief

The message from the east’s energy sector is clear: the region has the capability to deliver the projects the country needs to power millions of...

06.05.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk tourism firms' raised prices putting off customers, industry expert warns

Norfolk’s tourism businesses are having to put up their prices to cover an “accumulation” of rising costs in recent years, an industry expert...

06.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

New initiative launched to support local business owners with succession planning

A new initiative aims to help small and medium-sized business owners prepare for succession, exit or ownership transition.

06.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Expanding firm opens new Norfolk base in town 'perfectly placed' for its services

A Newcastle-based firm has opened a new site in Great Yarmouth as part of its expansion into the east of England.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

UK gas 'cannot be abandoned' in favour of overseas imports, warns east energy chief

The message from the east’s energy sector is clear: the region has the capability to deliver the projects the country needs to power millions of...

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk tourism firms' raised prices putting off customers, industry expert warns

Norfolk’s tourism businesses are having to put up their prices to cover an “accumulation” of rising costs in recent years, an industry expert...

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Expanding property law firm opens new office in Norfolk

An East Anglian property law firm has opened a new office in Norfolk.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

New initiative launched to support local business owners with succession planning

A new initiative aims to help small and medium-sized business owners prepare for succession, exit or ownership transition.

06.05.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Offshore energy support firm acquires four new vessels from Norwegian competitor

A company that provides services to the offshore wind, oil and gas industries has acquired four new vessels from a Norwegian competitor.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk chef and hotelier in bitter row over Michelin-starred restaurant

It is one of Norfolk’s few Michelin-starred restaurants, known for its famous former chef-patron, Galton Blackiston.

02.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

City's research park partners with one of world’s largest pharmaceutical companies

Norwich Research Park has announced a new partnership with one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biomedical companies.

30.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Schoolgirl with rare condition inspires medical bracelet creation to help others

Nine years ago, Scott and Jess Mardon welcomed their daughter into the world - but what was meant to be a happy moment, quickly became one filled with...

30.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

City's research park partners with one of world’s largest pharmaceutical companies

Norwich Research Park has announced a new partnership with one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biomedical companies.

30.04.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Schoolgirl with rare condition inspires medical bracelet creation to help others

Nine years ago, Scott and Jess Mardon welcomed their daughter into the world - but what was meant to be a happy moment, quickly became one filled with...

30.04.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm helps find major motor neurone disease breakthrough

A Norfolk software development company has played a key role in a major medical breakthrough that could change the way conditions like motor neurone...

29.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm helps find major motor neurone disease breakthrough

A Norfolk software development company has played a key role in a major medical breakthrough that could change the way conditions like motor neurone...

29.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Delegation heads to Westminster urging government to deliver more for the region

A 200-strong delegation from the East of England’s energy sector will travel to Westminster today to urge the government to deliver more projects in...

29.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Scuba diving firm on ring road industrial estate celebrates 25 years in business

It is perhaps not the most auspicious setting for a scuba diving firm, on an industrial estate just off the Norwich road road.

29.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Hospitality bosses launch campaign to lower 'unsustainable' VAT rate for firms

Norfolk’s hospitality bosses are urging the government to halve VAT for the sector, warning thousands of businesses and jobs are at risk.

29.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker