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Former M&S unit at train station STILL empty almost one year later

Former M&S unit at train station STILL empty almost one year later

It has been 11 months since hopes were raised that an empty store would be filled at the city's train station.

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Yoga instructor thrilled as permission for healing hut gets approved

Yoga instructor thrilled as permission for healing hut gets approved

A yoga instructor is "really excited" that her plans for a wellness centre at a former bowls green have been given the go-ahead.

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Neighbours object to hundreds of homes over fears of lack of services

Neighbours object to hundreds of homes over fears of lack of services

Neighbours living near a piece of land, which is part of one of the county's biggest development projects, have objected to the first phase of homes...

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Former M&S unit at train station STILL empty almost one year later

Former M&S unit at train station STILL empty almost one year later

It has been 11 months since hopes were raised that an empty store would be filled at the city's train station.

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Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Yoga instructor thrilled as permission for healing hut gets approved

Yoga instructor thrilled as permission for healing hut gets approved

A yoga instructor is "really excited" that her plans for a wellness centre at a former bowls green have been given the go-ahead.

latest 6

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Neighbours object to hundreds of homes over fears of lack of services

Neighbours object to hundreds of homes over fears of lack of services

Neighbours living near a piece of land, which is part of one of the county's biggest development projects, have objected to the first phase of homes...

latest 8

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Decision looms over whether controversial McDonald's can run 24/7

Decision looms over whether controversial McDonald's can run 24/7

The fate over a major food chain's bid to run 24/7 will be decided at an upcoming licensing meeting.

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

More than 100 patients say 'no' to city centre dental surgery becoming flats

More than 100 patients say 'no' to city centre dental surgery becoming flats

A dentist has been "very moved by the level of support" shown by more than 100 patients, who have called for a bid to turn the surgery into a flat to...

yesterday 8

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

'Not loving it!' - McDonald's contractors tear down fence to neighbour's garden

'Not loving it!' - McDonald's contractors tear down fence to neighbour's garden

Frustration is mounting on a quiet city street after construction of a new McDonald's saw a fence unexpectedly torn down, leaving a neighbour's back...

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Council reveals decision over plans for flats above cocktail bar

Council reveals decision over plans for flats above cocktail bar

Plans to transform unused floors above a cocktail bar into flats have been approved by Norwich City Council.

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Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

African cuisine restaurant bounces back from one-star hygiene rating

African cuisine restaurant bounces back from one-star hygiene rating

A restaurant specialising in African cuisine has been upgraded from a one-star hygiene rating to a four.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Major retailer lodges revised plans for new site after concerns raised

Major retailer lodges revised plans for new site after concerns raised

Bosses for a major retail store known for its designer labels have submitted revised plans for a new location after concerns were raised over the...

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Farm shop's plans to extend opening hours is refused

Farm shop's plans to extend opening hours is refused

A farm shop owner's hope of staying open for longer has been dashed after the council flagged issues with other parts of its application.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

'Not loving it!' - McDonald's contractors tear down fence to neighbour's garden

'Not loving it!' - McDonald's contractors tear down fence to neighbour's garden

Frustration is mounting on a quiet city street after construction of a new McDonald's saw a fence unexpectedly torn down, leaving a neighbour's back...

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Council reveals decision over plans for flats above cocktail bar

Council reveals decision over plans for flats above cocktail bar

Plans to transform unused floors above a cocktail bar into flats have been approved by Norwich City Council.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

African cuisine restaurant bounces back from one-star hygiene rating

African cuisine restaurant bounces back from one-star hygiene rating

A restaurant specialising in African cuisine has been upgraded from a one-star hygiene rating to a four.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Major retailer lodges revised plans for new site after concerns raised

Major retailer lodges revised plans for new site after concerns raised

Bosses for a major retail store known for its designer labels have submitted revised plans for a new location after concerns were raised over the...

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Farm shop's plans to extend opening hours is refused

Farm shop's plans to extend opening hours is refused

A farm shop owner's hope of staying open for longer has been dashed after the council flagged issues with other parts of its application.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Houses in city set to become care home despite neighbours' fears

Houses in city set to become care home despite neighbours' fears

A bid to build a care home has been approved despite fears from neighbours the plans would lead to an overdevelopment.

tuesday 5

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Houses in city set to become care home despite neighbours' fears

Houses in city set to become care home despite neighbours' fears

A bid to build a care home has been approved despite fears from neighbours the plans would lead to an overdevelopment.

tuesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Questions raised over work to fix 'inadequate' speed bumps built too low

Questions raised over work to fix 'inadequate' speed bumps built too low

Campaigners have hit out at the council after complaining that speed bumps installed to help keep them safe remain too low.

15.09.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Council shuts down barn conversion bid over flooding fears

Council shuts down barn conversion bid over flooding fears

A bid to turn barns on the outskirts of the city into four homes has been denied over flooding concerns and the size of the plans.

15.09.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Questions raised over work to fix 'inadequate' speed bumps built too low

Questions raised over work to fix 'inadequate' speed bumps built too low

Campaigners have hit out at the council after complaining that speed bumps installed to help keep them safe remain too low.

15.09.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Council shuts down barn conversion bid over flooding fears

Council shuts down barn conversion bid over flooding fears

A bid to turn barns on the outskirts of the city into four homes has been denied over flooding concerns and the size of the plans.

15.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Mystery surrounds the removal of twice-scaled crane that loomed over city's riverside

Mystery surrounds the removal of twice-scaled crane that loomed over city's riverside

A crane that has been part of the city's riverside skyline for almost two years has been removed.

14.09.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Airport officials raise bird strike concerns over bid for new homes on city outskirts

Airport officials raise bird strike concerns over bid for new homes on city outskirts

Airport officials have raised concerns over bird strike fears after plans were submitted to build 53 homes in a village close to the city.

14.09.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Driving test centre planned on outskirts of the city

Driving test centre planned on outskirts of the city

A new driving test centre could be built on the outskirts of the city as the test backlog remains on the rise. 

14.09.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Mystery surrounds the removal of twice-scaled crane that loomed over city's riverside

Mystery surrounds the removal of twice-scaled crane that loomed over city's riverside

A crane that has been part of the city's riverside skyline for almost two years has been removed.

14.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Airport officials raise bird strike concerns over bid for new homes on city outskirts

Airport officials raise bird strike concerns over bid for new homes on city outskirts

Airport officials have raised concerns over bird strike fears after plans were submitted to build 53 homes in a village close to the city.

14.09.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Driving test centre planned on outskirts of the city

Driving test centre planned on outskirts of the city

A new driving test centre could be built on the outskirts of the city as the test backlog remains on the rise. 

14.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

New spa business gets new permissions for city centre building

New spa business gets new permissions for city centre building

The council has given a new spa business the green light for signs on its building in the city centre during the same week of its launch.

13.09.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

New spa business gets new permissions for city centre building

New spa business gets new permissions for city centre building

The council has given a new spa business the green light for signs on its building in the city centre during the same week of its launch.

13.09.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

City folk object to car park that has been operating without permission

City folk object to car park that has been operating without permission

City folk have objected to plans for a car park that has been operating without planning permission. 

12.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Plastic merchant lodges plans to take over neighbouring warehouse

Plastic merchant lodges plans to take over neighbouring warehouse

Plans have emerged for a warehouse in the city to be taken over by a specialist plastics company. 

12.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Plastic merchant lodges plans to take over neighbouring warehouse

Plastic merchant lodges plans to take over neighbouring warehouse

Plans have emerged for a warehouse in the city to be taken over by a specialist plastics company. 

12.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

City folk object to car park that has been operating without permission

City folk object to car park that has been operating without permission

City folk have objected to plans for a car park that has been operating without planning permission. 

12.09.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

'It's a disgrace' - sheltered home near city plagued by bed bugs

'It's a disgrace' - sheltered home near city plagued by bed bugs

Residents at a sheltered home near the city have been horrified by a bed bug infestation.

11.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Best friends to throw birthday bash for lifestyle store

Best friends to throw birthday bash for lifestyle store

Preparations are under way for a homeware and gift store in a busy city shopping spot to celebrate its first anniversary.

11.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Plans for pub's major revamp approved despite privacy concerns

Plans for pub's major revamp approved despite privacy concerns

A pub on the outskirts of the city will undergo a massive revamp now that plans for it have been given the green light. 

11.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Council installs £3000 of CCTV after 'Sycamore Gap copycat act'

Council installs £3000 of CCTV after 'Sycamore Gap copycat act'

A council is set to install CCTV at a nature reserve following the felling of trees, dubbed a "Sycamore Gap copycat act of moronic vandalism".

11.09.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Neighbours flood planning portal with objections to swimming pool bid

Neighbours flood planning portal with objections to swimming pool bid

Neighbours in a village near the city have flooded a planning portal with letters of objection, in the hopes that a bid to hire out a swimming pool...

11.09.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Best friends to throw birthday bash for lifestyle store

Best friends to throw birthday bash for lifestyle store

Preparations are under way for a homeware and gift store in a busy city shopping spot to celebrate its first anniversary.

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Plans for pub's major revamp approved despite privacy concerns

Plans for pub's major revamp approved despite privacy concerns

A pub on the outskirts of the city will undergo a massive revamp now that plans for it have been given the green light. 

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

'It's a disgrace' - sheltered home near city plagued by bed bugs

'It's a disgrace' - sheltered home near city plagued by bed bugs

Residents at a sheltered home near the city have been horrified by a bed bug infestation.

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Council installs £3000 of CCTV after 'Sycamore Gap copycat act'

Council installs £3000 of CCTV after 'Sycamore Gap copycat act'

A council is set to install CCTV at a nature reserve following the felling of trees, dubbed a "Sycamore Gap copycat act of moronic vandalism".

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Tennis club can build padel courts despite major local objection

Tennis club can build padel courts despite major local objection

Controversial plans for a padel court at a tennis club have been given the go-ahead despite fears from neighbours. 

10.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Tennis club can build padel courts despite major local objection

Tennis club can build padel courts despite major local objection

Controversial plans for a padel court at a tennis club have been given the go-ahead despite fears from neighbours. 

10.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Pizza takeaway in city shopping centre allowed to open until 5am

Pizza takeaway in city shopping centre allowed to open until 5am

A pizza takeaway business has been given permission to operate into the early hours of the morning. 

09.09.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ

Pizza takeaway in city shopping centre allowed to open until 5am

Pizza takeaway in city shopping centre allowed to open until 5am

A pizza takeaway business has been given permission to operate into the early hours of the morning. 

09.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Is this the most controversial swimming pool in Norfolk?

Is this the most controversial swimming pool in Norfolk?

A bid to hire out a swimming pool near the city has become controversial as neighbours are divided over whether it should go ahead. 

02.09.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Danielle Champ