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Eight-month project to build new Norwich link road FINALLY set to start

Eight-month project to build new Norwich link road FINALLY set to start

Long-delayed work to build a new link road in Norwich at a cost of almost £1m will start next week, and will last for up to eight months.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Law change bid so huge solar farm decisions are made in Norfolk, not London

Law change bid so huge solar farm decisions are made in Norfolk, not London

An attempt is to be made to get the law changed so the power to make decisions on huge solar farms is in the hands of Norfolk people.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Speed limit on part of Norwich's ring road looks set to be reduced

Speed limit on part of Norwich's ring road looks set to be reduced

The speed limit on part of Norwich's outer ring road looks set to be reduced.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Traffic counters installed in street where 'boy racers' zoom past homes

Traffic counters installed in street where 'boy racers' zoom past homes

Traffic counters have been installed in a city street where neighbours are sick of so-called boy racers zooming past their homes.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk leaders warn they cannot rule out maximum council tax hike

Norfolk leaders warn they cannot rule out maximum council tax hike

People in Norfolk have been warned their council tax bills will be even higher next year - and the maximum possible hike cannot be ruled out.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Eight-month project to build new Norwich link road FINALLY set to start

Eight-month project to build new Norwich link road FINALLY set to start

Long-delayed work to build a new link road in Norwich at a cost of almost £1m will start next week, and will last for up to eight months.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

'Deep concern' over plans to move asylum seeker families out of Norfolk hotel

'Deep concern' over plans to move asylum seeker families out of Norfolk hotel

Controversial plans to move asylum-seeking families out of a Norfolk hotel have been criticised by an MP.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Law change bid so huge solar farm decisions are made in Norfolk, not London

Law change bid so huge solar farm decisions are made in Norfolk, not London

An attempt is to be made to get the law changed so the power to make decisions on huge solar farms is in the hands of Norfolk people.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Traffic counters installed in street where 'boy racers' zoom past homes

Traffic counters installed in street where 'boy racers' zoom past homes

Traffic counters have been installed in a city street where neighbours are sick of so-called boy racers zooming past their homes.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Speed limit on part of Norwich's ring road looks set to be reduced

Speed limit on part of Norwich's ring road looks set to be reduced

The speed limit on part of Norwich's outer ring road looks set to be reduced.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk leaders warn they cannot rule out maximum council tax hike

Norfolk leaders warn they cannot rule out maximum council tax hike

People in Norfolk have been warned their council tax bills will be even higher next year - and the maximum possible hike cannot be ruled out.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Hopes that new homes plan could trigger u-turn over scrapped A47 scheme

Hopes that new homes plan could trigger u-turn over scrapped A47 scheme

Fresh lobbying is to be carried out to try to force a government u-turn over an axed A47 scheme.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Further A140 closures announced for Long Stratton bypass work

Further A140 closures announced for Long Stratton bypass work

Further weekend closures of the A140 for work on the £47m Long Stratton bypass have been announced.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors to get special dispensation for crucial vote

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors to get special dispensation for crucial vote

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors are to be given special dispensation to allow them to vote on major changes which will see councils in Norfolk...

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Secret wishlist drawn up for first Norfolk and Suffolk mayor to spend millions on

Secret wishlist drawn up for first Norfolk and Suffolk mayor to spend millions on

A secret wish-list is being drawn up of major schemes that Norfolk and Suffolk's first mayor could spend millions of pounds on.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Further A140 closures announced for Long Stratton bypass work

Further A140 closures announced for Long Stratton bypass work

Further weekend closures of the A140 for work on the £47m Long Stratton bypass have been announced.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors to get special dispensation for crucial vote

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors to get special dispensation for crucial vote

Almost 50 'twin-hatter' councillors are to be given special dispensation to allow them to vote on major changes which will see councils in Norfolk...

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Secret wishlist drawn up for first Norfolk and Suffolk mayor to spend millions on

Secret wishlist drawn up for first Norfolk and Suffolk mayor to spend millions on

A secret wish-list is being drawn up of major schemes that Norfolk and Suffolk's first mayor could spend millions of pounds on.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Broads Authority chief executive announces his retirement

Broads Authority chief executive announces his retirement

The Broads Authority's chief executive is to retire after almost 25 years at the helm of the organisation.

saturday 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Survey reveals huge public scepticism over plans for Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Survey reveals huge public scepticism over plans for Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Almost two thirds of people in Norfolk and Suffolk do not feel a directly-elected mayor would bring benefits to the region.

saturday 7

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Traffic gridlock halts work on new crossing between major superstores

Traffic gridlock halts work on new crossing between major superstores

Work on a long-awaited pedestrian crossing had to be abandoned the day after it started when it triggered traffic gridlock near major superstores.

saturday 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Broads Authority chief executive announces his retirement

Broads Authority chief executive announces his retirement

The Broads Authority's chief executive is to retire after almost 25 years at the helm of the organisation.

saturday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Shock move will see single male asylum seekers housed in Norfolk hotel from Monday

Shock move will see single male asylum seekers housed in Norfolk hotel from Monday

A hotel in a Norfolk town is to be used to house single male asylum seekers - despite council leaders saying they cannot support the move.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Survey reveals huge public scepticism over plans for Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Survey reveals huge public scepticism over plans for Norfolk and Suffolk mayor

Almost two thirds of people in Norfolk and Suffolk do not feel a directly-elected mayor would bring benefits to the region.

saturday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Traffic gridlock halts work on new crossing between major superstores

Traffic gridlock halts work on new crossing between major superstores

Work on a long-awaited pedestrian crossing had to be abandoned the day after it started when it triggered traffic gridlock near major superstores.

saturday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Former Norfolk physio among rebel MPs suspended by Labour

Former Norfolk physio among rebel MPs suspended by Labour

A former Norwich student is one of the four rebel Labour MPs who had the party whip suspended by prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Nineteen more people claim they suffered abuse at Norfolk school

Nineteen more people claim they suffered abuse at Norfolk school

Nineteen more people have made allegations that they were abused at a Norfolk children's home.

18.07.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Former Norfolk physio among rebel MPs suspended by Labour

Former Norfolk physio among rebel MPs suspended by Labour

A former Norwich student is one of the four rebel Labour MPs who had the party whip suspended by prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

18.07.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Nineteen more people claim they suffered abuse at Norfolk school

Nineteen more people claim they suffered abuse at Norfolk school

Nineteen more people have made allegations that they were abused at a Norfolk children's home.

18.07.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

15 Norfolk and Waveney treasures picked for new map celebrating England's seaside

15 Norfolk and Waveney treasures picked for new map celebrating England's seaside

From elegant Victorian piers and charming beach huts to glorious gardens and popular pubs - the region's seaside heritage is being celebrated.

18.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

County Hall rules no further action after leader's 'steakgate' post complaints

County Hall rules no further action after leader's 'steakgate' post complaints

Norfolk County Council leader Kay Mason Billig will not face a County Hall standards probe over her controversial 'steakgate' Facebook post.

17.07.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

County Hall rules no further action after leader's 'steakgate' post complaints

County Hall rules no further action after leader's 'steakgate' post complaints

Norfolk County Council leader Kay Mason Billig will not face a County Hall standards probe over her controversial 'steakgate' Facebook post.

17.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Thickthorn roundabout revamp work to begin later this year after £153m deal struck

Thickthorn roundabout revamp work to begin later this year after £153m deal struck

A £153m contract has been agreed which will allow work on the long-awaited revamp of the Thickthorn roundabout can begin.

16.07.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Millions of pounds to be 'written off' because of Norwich Western Link fiasco

Millions of pounds to be 'written off' because of Norwich Western Link fiasco

Special dispensation needs to be secured from the government so millions of pounds spent on the scrapped Norwich Western Link scheme can be "written...

16.07.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Thickthorn roundabout revamp work to begin later this year after £153m deal struck

Thickthorn roundabout revamp work to begin later this year after £153m deal struck

A £153m contract has been agreed which will allow work on the long-awaited revamp of the Thickthorn roundabout can begin.

16.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Millions of pounds to be 'written off' because of Norwich Western Link fiasco

Millions of pounds to be 'written off' because of Norwich Western Link fiasco

Special dispensation needs to be secured from the government so millions of pounds spent on the scrapped Norwich Western Link scheme can be "written...

16.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Defective Norwich bridge to close again amid uncertainty over its future

Defective Norwich bridge to close again amid uncertainty over its future

A further £20,000 is to be spent on repairs to Norwich's defective Carrow Bridge amid growing uncertainty over the long-term future of the...

15.07.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

County Hall could be turned into concert hall

County Hall could be turned into concert hall

County Hall - one of Norfolk's landmark buildings - could be set for a future as a concert hall.

15.07.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Defective Norwich bridge to close again amid uncertainty over its future

Defective Norwich bridge to close again amid uncertainty over its future

A further £20,000 is to be spent on repairs to Norwich's defective Carrow Bridge amid growing uncertainty over the long-term future of the...

15.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

County Hall could be turned into concert hall

County Hall could be turned into concert hall

County Hall - one of Norfolk's landmark buildings - could be set for a future as a concert hall.

15.07.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Moaning about potholes on Facebook won't get them filled, says senior councillor

Moaning about potholes on Facebook won't get them filled, says senior councillor

Moaning about Norfolk potholes on Facebook or Instagram will do nothing to get them filled, the councillor with responsibility for the county's roads...

14.07.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Young people take their fight over Norfolk's playgrounds to Westminster

Young people take their fight over Norfolk's playgrounds to Westminster

Young people from Norfolk who are fighting to make playgrounds accessible to all children have taken their battle to Parliament.

14.07.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

More Norfolk schools face closure as pupil numbers plummet

More Norfolk schools face closure as pupil numbers plummet

Some of Norfolk's schools are almost certain to close or merge because falling pupil numbers will make it too tough for them to survive, education...

14.07.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk leader blasts government's much-vaunted devolution bill

Norfolk leader blasts government's much-vaunted devolution bill

A Norfolk council leader has said the government's much-vaunted devolution bill "falls well short".

14.07.2025 1

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Archaeological dig to be carried out in fields next to Norwich's NDR

Archaeological dig to be carried out in fields next to Norwich's NDR

Archaeological investigations are to be carried out in fields next to the Norwich NDR ahead of construction of a controversial wastewater plant needed...

14.07.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Moaning about potholes on Facebook won't get them filled, says senior councillor

Moaning about potholes on Facebook won't get them filled, says senior councillor

Moaning about Norfolk potholes on Facebook or Instagram will do nothing to get them filled, the councillor with responsibility for the county's roads...

14.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Young people take their fight over Norfolk's playgrounds to Westminster

Young people take their fight over Norfolk's playgrounds to Westminster

Young people from Norfolk who are fighting to make playgrounds accessible to all children have taken their battle to Parliament.

14.07.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

More Norfolk schools face closure as pupil numbers plummet

More Norfolk schools face closure as pupil numbers plummet

Some of Norfolk's schools are almost certain to close or merge because falling pupil numbers will make it too tough for them to survive, education...

14.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk leader blasts government's much-vaunted devolution bill

Norfolk leader blasts government's much-vaunted devolution bill

A Norfolk council leader has said the government's much-vaunted devolution bill "falls well short".

14.07.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Archaeological dig to be carried out in fields next to Norwich's NDR

Archaeological dig to be carried out in fields next to Norwich's NDR

Archaeological investigations are to be carried out in fields next to the Norwich NDR ahead of construction of a controversial wastewater plant needed...

14.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer