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North Sea could hold half of UK's oil and gas needs - double government's estimate

North Sea could hold half of UK's oil and gas needs - double government's estimate

The North Sea could still hold the key to meeting half the UK’s oil and gas needs - almost double what the government estimates.

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Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

North Sea could hold half of UK's oil and gas needs - double government's estimate

North Sea could hold half of UK's oil and gas needs - double government's estimate

The North Sea could still hold the key to meeting half the UK’s oil and gas needs - almost double what the government estimates.

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Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Solar panel firm warns industry is 'rife with cowboys'

Solar panel firm warns industry is 'rife with cowboys'

A firm has warned of the number of “cowboys” installing solar panels following rule changes requiring they be fitted to new-build homes in England.

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Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Records set at Norfolk Show - with more children, schools and businesses than ever

Records set at Norfolk Show - with more children, schools and businesses than ever

Records have been set for the Royal Norfolk Show, with more children, schools and businesses than ever - and its highest number of visitors since...

27.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

'I stand with the chancellor:' Farming minister rules out inheritance tax U-turn

'I stand with the chancellor:' Farming minister rules out inheritance tax U-turn

The farming minister has ruled out a government U-turn on inheritance tax changes for farmers, saying he "stands with the chancellor" while visiting...

27.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norwich could get more Beryl bikes...but where will they go?

Norwich could get more Beryl bikes...but where will they go?

Norwich could soon be getting more Beryl bikes after a successful virtual trial of new sites in the city using innovative technology. 

27.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Scientists growing RICE on the ocean to begin trial at Norfolk farm in 'UK first'

Scientists growing RICE on the ocean to begin trial at Norfolk farm in 'UK first'

A company pioneering a way to grow rice on the surface of the ocean is set to begin a UK-first trial at a farm in Norfolk.

27.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Records set at Norfolk Show - with more children, schools and businesses than ever

Records set at Norfolk Show - with more children, schools and businesses than ever

Records have been set for the Royal Norfolk Show, with more children, schools and businesses than ever - and its highest number of visitors since...

27.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

'I stand with the chancellor:' Farming minister rules out inheritance tax U-turn

'I stand with the chancellor:' Farming minister rules out inheritance tax U-turn

The farming minister has ruled out a government U-turn on inheritance tax changes for farmers, saying he "stands with the chancellor" while visiting...

27.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norwich could get more Beryl bikes...but where will they go?

Norwich could get more Beryl bikes...but where will they go?

Norwich could soon be getting more Beryl bikes after a successful virtual trial of new sites in the city using innovative technology. 

27.06.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Scientists growing RICE on the ocean to begin trial at Norfolk farm in 'UK first'

Scientists growing RICE on the ocean to begin trial at Norfolk farm in 'UK first'

A company pioneering a way to grow rice on the surface of the ocean is set to begin a UK-first trial at a farm in Norfolk.

27.06.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

WATCH: RAF Falcons parachute into Royal Norfolk Show grand ring

WATCH: RAF Falcons parachute into Royal Norfolk Show grand ring

Watch the dramatic moment the RAF Falcons parachuted into this year’s Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

TikTok's Spudman arrives at Royal Norfolk Show...with 5,000 locally-grown potatoes

TikTok's Spudman arrives at Royal Norfolk Show...with 5,000 locally-grown potatoes

A TikTok sensation has landed at the Royal Norfolk Show…with more than 5,000 spuds from Norfolk.

26.06.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

More than 700 firms attending Norfolk Show in 'strongest ever' display of businesses

More than 700 firms attending Norfolk Show in 'strongest ever' display of businesses

The Royal Norfolk Show returns today with its “strongest ever” display of local businesses.

26.06.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

UK's largest housebuilder begins rolling out Norfolk firm's 'revolutionary' service

UK's largest housebuilder begins rolling out Norfolk firm's 'revolutionary' service

The UK’s largest housebuilder has begun rolling out a Norfolk firm’s ‘closed loop’ pallet collection service across its building sites nationwide.

26.06.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Coach holiday firm celebrating more than 40 years of travel for mature holidaymakers

Coach holiday firm celebrating more than 40 years of travel for mature holidaymakers

A Norwich coach holiday company is celebrating 40-plus years of door-to-door trips in the UK and beyond with the launch of its new autumn and festive...

26.06.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

WATCH: RAF Falcons parachute into Royal Norfolk Show grand ring

WATCH: RAF Falcons parachute into Royal Norfolk Show grand ring

Watch the dramatic moment the RAF Falcons parachuted into this year’s Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Energy bills to be slashed for 800 businesses in the East

Energy bills to be slashed for 800 businesses in the East

More than 800 businesses in the east of England could see their energy bills slashed as part of the government’s new 10-year industrial strategy.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

TikTok's Spudman arrives at Royal Norfolk Show...with 5,000 locally-grown potatoes

TikTok's Spudman arrives at Royal Norfolk Show...with 5,000 locally-grown potatoes

A TikTok sensation has landed at the Royal Norfolk Show…with more than 5,000 spuds from Norfolk.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

More than 700 firms attending Norfolk Show in 'strongest ever' display of businesses

More than 700 firms attending Norfolk Show in 'strongest ever' display of businesses

The Royal Norfolk Show returns today with its “strongest ever” display of local businesses.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Business survey launched into impact of government tax hikes

Business survey launched into impact of government tax hikes

Businesses in Great Yarmouth have been asked to speak out about the impact of rises in National Insurance contributions as part of a new employer...

26.06.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

UK's largest housebuilder begins rolling out Norfolk firm's 'revolutionary' service

UK's largest housebuilder begins rolling out Norfolk firm's 'revolutionary' service

The UK’s largest housebuilder has begun rolling out a Norfolk firm’s ‘closed loop’ pallet collection service across its building sites nationwide.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk car dealership wins global award for customer service

Norfolk car dealership wins global award for customer service

A Norfolk car dealership has won a global award for being one of the best-performing Nissan franchises in the UK.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Coach holiday firm celebrating more than 40 years of travel for mature holidaymakers

Coach holiday firm celebrating more than 40 years of travel for mature holidaymakers

A Norwich coach holiday company is celebrating 40-plus years of door-to-door trips in the UK and beyond with the launch of its new autumn and festive...

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Businesses in East Anglia to benefit from £350m in new funding

Businesses in East Anglia to benefit from £350m in new funding

Businesses in the east of England are set to benefit from £350m in new funding as part of a regional package delivered by the British Business Bank.

26.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

'Excitement' as new car dealership opens in market town in Norfolk

'Excitement' as new car dealership opens in market town in Norfolk

There is fresh "excitement" over a new Renault and Dacia dealership that has opened in west Norfolk.

25.06.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Mini COP event to launch at this year's Royal Norfolk Show

Mini COP event to launch at this year's Royal Norfolk Show

A Mini COP event launching at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show will bring together 30 local primary schools to empower youngsters to take the lead on...

22.06.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Mini COP event to launch at this year's Royal Norfolk Show

Mini COP event to launch at this year's Royal Norfolk Show

A Mini COP event launching at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show will bring together 30 local primary schools to empower youngsters to take the lead on...

22.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norwich firm renews sponsorship of Norfolk football club's stadium

A Norwich marketing agency has renewed its sponsorship of Wroxham Football Club’s stadium next season.

20.06.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm wins national award for work to stop loan sharks

A Norwich-based credit union has won a national award for its work to stop loan sharks.

20.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Millions donated to Norfolk businesses to support hundreds of apprenticeships

More than £3.8m has been pledged by businesses as part of a scheme supporting hundreds of apprenticeships in Norfolk.

20.06.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norwich firm renews sponsorship of Norfolk football club's stadium

A Norwich marketing agency has renewed its sponsorship of Wroxham Football Club’s stadium next season.

20.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm wins national award for work to stop loan sharks

A Norwich-based credit union has won a national award for its work to stop loan sharks.

20.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Millions donated to Norfolk businesses to support hundreds of apprenticeships

More than £3.8m has been pledged by businesses as part of a scheme supporting hundreds of apprenticeships in Norfolk.

20.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Half of region's tourism businesses to hike up prices - with quarter to cut staff

More than half of tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses in East Anglia plan to put their prices up, with a quarter considering cutting staff...

19.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Engineering workforce to grow over next five years... but not enough to meet demand

East Anglia’s engineering construction workforce could grow by almost 1,000 in the next five years, new research has revealed.

19.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk opticians with 100-year history expands into new field

A Norfolk opticians with a history stretching back more than 100 years is now offering hearing care alongside its optical services.

19.06.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Housebuilder opens applications for £50,000 to help young people into work

A national housebuilder is inviting charities in Norfolk to apply for £50,000 to help young people into work.

19.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Half of region's tourism businesses to hike up prices - with quarter to cut staff

More than half of tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses in East Anglia plan to put their prices up, with a quarter considering cutting staff...

19.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Rules demanding solar panels for new-build homes are 'no-brainer'

Builders will be required to fit solar panels to new-build homes in England under rule changes set to be published this year.

19.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Magazine's 146-year legacy secured with sale to local printing firm

One of the UK’s largest independent commercial printing companies has taken over the publisher of a manufacturing magazine with a history...

19.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Engineering workforce to grow over next five years... but not enough to meet demand

East Anglia’s engineering construction workforce could grow by almost 1,000 in the next five years, new research has revealed.

19.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk opticians with 100-year history expands into new field

A Norfolk opticians with a history stretching back more than 100 years is now offering hearing care alongside its optical services.

19.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm opens new base in 'powerhouse' port town

A Norfolk firm has opened a new base in a port town in Lincolnshire to support its expanding offshore wind operations in the North Sea.

19.06.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Housebuilder opens applications for £50,000 to help young people into work

A national housebuilder is inviting charities in Norfolk to apply for £50,000 to help young people into work.

19.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

New manifesto outlines plans to make the region a national and global aviation leader

New plans aim to make the east of England a national and global leader for developing clean aviation technologies and advanced air mobility of the...

18.06.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

East Anglia's energy projects in geologically 'just right' Goldilocks zone

East Anglia has been named as one of the UK’s Goldilocks zones for its 'just right' geological conditions to drive the country’s clean energy...

18.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

New manifesto outlines plans to make the region a national and global aviation leader

New plans aim to make the east of England a national and global leader for developing clean aviation technologies and advanced air mobility of the...

18.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Chief executive of luxury yacht company to step down

Chief executive of luxury yacht company to step down

The chief executive of a British luxury sailing yacht company with bases in both Norfolk and Suffolk is stepping down after seven years.  

15.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Chief executive of luxury yacht company to step down

Chief executive of luxury yacht company to step down

The chief executive of a British luxury sailing yacht company with bases in both Norfolk and Suffolk is stepping down after seven years.  

15.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker