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Museum unveils new displays exploring lives of remarkable Duleep Singh family

Museum unveils new displays exploring lives of remarkable Duleep Singh family

New displays exploring the remarkable lives and legacies of the family of the last emperor of the Punjab will go on show at a Norfolk museum this...

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

'A very sensible decision' - axe for refugee housing plan at ex-RAF base welcomed

'A very sensible decision' - axe for refugee housing plan at ex-RAF base welcomed

The withdrawal of controversial plans to house 200 refugees in a rural part of Norfolk has been welcomed as "a very sensible decision".

yesterday 6

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Sculptor vs the solar farm - Antony Gormley joins battle against huge Norfolk project

Sculptor vs the solar farm - Antony Gormley joins battle against huge Norfolk project

Sir Antony Gormley, the world-renowned sculptor, has added his voice to the opposition against plans to build one of Britain's largest solar farms in...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

'A very sensible decision' - axe for refugee housing plan at ex-RAF base welcomed

'A very sensible decision' - axe for refugee housing plan at ex-RAF base welcomed

The withdrawal of controversial plans to house 200 refugees in a rural part of Norfolk has been welcomed as "a very sensible decision".

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Major decision could pave way for end to Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Major decision could pave way for end to Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Hopes for a new dentistry school in Norwich - to tackle Norfolk's 'dental desert' which stops people getting NHS treatment - have been handed a huge...

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Major decision could pave way for end to Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Major decision could pave way for end to Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Hopes for a new dentistry school in Norwich - to tackle Norfolk's 'dental desert' which stops people getting NHS treatment - have been handed a huge...

previous day 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Call to reopen school which shut five years ago rejected by council leaders

Call to reopen school which shut five years ago rejected by council leaders

Renewed calls for a shut school to reopen to provide for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been rejected.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

New bus lane for Norfolk town would 'cause congestion and confusion' claim critics

New bus lane for Norfolk town would 'cause congestion and confusion' claim critics

A plan to create a new bus lane on one of the main roads into a Norfolk town has come under fire - with claims it would cause congestion and confuse...

previous day 9

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Call to reopen school which shut five years ago rejected by council leaders

Call to reopen school which shut five years ago rejected by council leaders

Renewed calls for a shut school to reopen to provide for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been rejected.

previous day 9

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Plug pulled on controversial plans for 200 refugees to be housed in Norfolk

Plug pulled on controversial plans for 200 refugees to be housed in Norfolk

Controversial plans to house 200 refugees in buildings which were once part of RAF Coltishall have been scrapped.

monday 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Plug pulled on controversial plans for 200 refugees to be housed in Norfolk

Plug pulled on controversial plans for 200 refugees to be housed in Norfolk

Controversial plans to house 200 refugees in buildings which were once part of RAF Coltishall have been scrapped.

monday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Victorian railway signal box could be split in half and moved to new Norfolk home

Victorian railway signal box could be split in half and moved to new Norfolk home

A Victorian railway signal box could be set for a new home in Norfolk - if plans to dismantle and rebuild it get the green light.

monday 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Victorian railway signal box could be split in half and moved to new Norfolk home

Victorian railway signal box could be split in half and moved to new Norfolk home

A Victorian railway signal box could be set for a new home in Norfolk - if plans to dismantle and rebuild it get the green light.

monday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to visit county for Norfolk election campaign rally

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to visit county for Norfolk election campaign rally

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will be joining a Norfolk rally later this month, as his party eyes success in the county's revived local elections.

monday 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to visit county for Norfolk election campaign rally

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to visit county for Norfolk election campaign rally

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will be joining a Norfolk rally later this month, as his party eyes success in the county's revived local elections.

monday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

'Outstanding' school could get new facility for young SEND children

'Outstanding' school could get new facility for young SEND children

A new facility for young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is proposed for a Norwich school.

monday 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

'Outstanding' school could get new facility for young SEND children

'Outstanding' school could get new facility for young SEND children

A new facility for young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is proposed for a Norwich school.

monday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Officials try to block move for village's new shop - 35 years after last one closed

Officials try to block move for village's new shop - 35 years after last one closed

Plans for a new shop in a Norfolk village - 35 years after the last one shut - could be dashed.

monday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Water company says sewers can't cope with 27 new homes in Norfolk village

Water company says sewers can't cope with 27 new homes in Norfolk village

Plans for almost 30 new homes in a Norfolk village are being opposed by water bosses, who say they will not be able to cope with the extra sewage...

monday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Bid to delay care homes sale by getting special status from council

Bid to delay care homes sale by getting special status from council

A bid has been made to get special status for two care homes, with campaigners saying they hope that could delay a deal to sell them to a private...

07.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Bid to delay care homes sale by getting special status from council

Bid to delay care homes sale by getting special status from council

A bid has been made to get special status for two care homes, with campaigners saying they hope that could delay a deal to sell them to a private...

07.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Listed buildings in Norfolk town's market place to be turned into new homes

Listed buildings in Norfolk town's market place to be turned into new homes

Listed buildings in a Norfolk market town, including a former bank, are to be turned into new homes.

07.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Work on 87 new homes at fire-hit former pub to start this spring after £4.4m boost

Work on 87 new homes at fire-hit former pub to start this spring after £4.4m boost

Work to build almost 90 new homes on the site of a pub which was destroyed in a fire is due to begin within months.

07.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Work on 87 new homes at fire-hit former pub to start this spring after £4.4m boost

Work on 87 new homes at fire-hit former pub to start this spring after £4.4m boost

Work to build almost 90 new homes on the site of a pub which was destroyed in a fire is due to begin within months.

07.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Plans for Norwich Western Link options in limbo as minister fails to confirm £1m

Plans for Norwich Western Link options in limbo as minister fails to confirm £1m

Work to come up with alternatives to the scrapped Norwich Western Link is in limbo, after a government minister failed to confirm money to develop new...

06.03.2026 8

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Plans for Norwich Western Link options in limbo as minister fails to confirm £1m

Plans for Norwich Western Link options in limbo as minister fails to confirm £1m

Work to come up with alternatives to the scrapped Norwich Western Link is in limbo, after a government minister failed to confirm money to develop new...

06.03.2026 6

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Public will be able to hire out swimming pool after council's decision

Public will be able to hire out swimming pool after council's decision

The public will be able to hire out a swimming pool close to Norwich after plans were given the go-ahead.

06.03.2026 7

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Public will be able to hire out swimming pool after council's decision

Public will be able to hire out swimming pool after council's decision

The public will be able to hire out a swimming pool close to Norwich after plans were given the go-ahead.

06.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Landlord says sorry for creating pub games room without permission

Landlord says sorry for creating pub games room without permission

A landlord has apologised to councillors after creating a games room at his pub without planning permission.

05.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Plans for solar farm in Norfolk village turned down

Plans for solar farm in Norfolk village turned down

Controversial plans for a 100-acre solar farm in a Norfolk village have been rejected, amid strong opposition to the scheme.

05.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Plans for solar farm in Norfolk village turned down

Plans for solar farm in Norfolk village turned down

Controversial plans for a 100-acre solar farm in a Norfolk village have been rejected, amid strong opposition to the scheme.

05.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Drivers face A47 weekend disruption with closures and another 12mph convoy

Drivers face A47 weekend disruption with closures and another 12mph convoy

Drivers will face further disruption this weekend when an abnormal load and work at the Thickthorn roundabout means part of the A47 will be closed.

05.03.2026 5

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Drivers face A47 weekend disruption with closures and another 12mph convoy

Drivers face A47 weekend disruption with closures and another 12mph convoy

Drivers will face further disruption this weekend when an abnormal load and work at the Thickthorn roundabout means part of the A47 will be closed.

05.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Scathing report says council care company left people unsafe at £11.3m housing scheme

Scathing report says council care company left people unsafe at £11.3m housing scheme

The care provided by a Norfolk County Council-owned company at an £11.3m flagship housing complex has been branded inadequate in a scathing report by...

05.03.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Pressure mounts over new training school to tackle Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Pressure mounts over new training school to tackle Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Fresh pressure is being exerted on the government to make the crucial decision which would could help end the 'dental desert' that stops Norfolk...

04.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Pressure mounts over new training school to tackle Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Pressure mounts over new training school to tackle Norfolk's NHS 'dental desert'

Fresh pressure is being exerted on the government to make the crucial decision which would could help end the 'dental desert' that stops Norfolk...

04.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Leaders insist £122m road will go ahead - despite uncertainty over thousands of homes

Leaders insist £122m road will go ahead - despite uncertainty over thousands of homes

Council leaders have insisted they still intend to build a £122m road designed to cope with thousands of new homes - despite the developer behind the...

04.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Study of Norfolk children reveals troubling impact from Covid school lockdowns

Study of Norfolk children reveals troubling impact from Covid school lockdowns

A study of almost 140 Norfolk children has revealed how the Covid pandemic hampered the ability of youngsters to regulate their behaviour and to stay...

04.03.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Study of Norfolk children reveals troubling impact from Covid school lockdowns

Study of Norfolk children reveals troubling impact from Covid school lockdowns

A study of almost 140 Norfolk children has revealed how the Covid pandemic hampered the ability of youngsters to regulate their behaviour and to stay...

04.03.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

PHOTOS: Underpass digging beneath A11 and A47 to start at £200m Thickthorn revamp

PHOTOS: Underpass digging beneath A11 and A47 to start at £200m Thickthorn revamp

Work is ramping up to build the new underpasses which form a key part of the £200m plus revamp of the A11/A47 Thickthorn roundabout.

03.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

PHOTOS: Underpass digging beneath A11 and A47 to start at £200m Thickthorn revamp

PHOTOS: Underpass digging beneath A11 and A47 to start at £200m Thickthorn revamp

Work is ramping up to build the new underpasses which form a key part of the £200m plus revamp of the A11/A47 Thickthorn roundabout.

03.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Minister says no plans for further A47 dualling in blow for Acle Straight campaigners

Minister says no plans for further A47 dualling in blow for Acle Straight campaigners

Hopes for more A47 dualling - including of the notorious Acle Straight - have been dampened, with a minister saying there are no immediate plans for...

03.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Minister says no plans for further A47 dualling in blow for Acle Straight campaigners

Minister says no plans for further A47 dualling in blow for Acle Straight campaigners

Hopes for more A47 dualling - including of the notorious Acle Straight - have been dampened, with a minister saying there are no immediate plans for...

03.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Sale of former Norfolk school defended by council leaders

Sale of former Norfolk school defended by council leaders

Council leaders have insisted they gave the community every opportunity to step in to take on a former school which is being sold off.

03.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Time to enforce more of Norfolk's 20mph speed limits, council leader tells police

Time to enforce more of Norfolk's 20mph speed limits, council leader tells police

The leader of Norfolk County Council has called for police to enforce more of the county's rural 20mph speed limits.

03.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Fresh row over leader's claim that major council shake-up is 'off'

Fresh row over leader's claim that major council shake-up is 'off'

The leader of Norfolk County Council has come in for fresh criticism over her claim that devolution and a huge council shake-up are "off".

03.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Fresh row over leader's claim that major council shake-up is 'off'

Fresh row over leader's claim that major council shake-up is 'off'

The leader of Norfolk County Council has come in for fresh criticism over her claim that devolution and a huge council shake-up are "off".

03.03.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Time to enforce more of Norfolk's 20mph speed limits, council leader tells police

Time to enforce more of Norfolk's 20mph speed limits, council leader tells police

The leader of Norfolk County Council has called for police to enforce more of the county's rural 20mph speed limits.

03.03.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

School which featured on TV to be bought by county council - so it can be rebuilt

School which featured on TV to be bought by county council - so it can be rebuilt

A school in a Norfolk town is to be bought by the county council, with plans to knock it down and build a new primary in its place.

02.03.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

School to get new building after extension plan gets green light

School to get new building after extension plan gets green light

A school is to be extended to provide much-needed places for children with special educational needs.

02.03.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer