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NHS trust sees appointment no-shows double in a year

NHS trust sees appointment no-shows double in a year

The number of mental health patients missing appointments more than doubled in the space of a year, new figures have shown.

28.10.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Mystery over death of man whose disappearance sparked major searches

Mystery over death of man whose disappearance sparked major searches

An inquest has opened into the death of a man whose body was found in a wooded area five months ago.

27.10.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

From TA to headteacher... How school's new head rose through the ranks

From TA to headteacher... How school's new head rose through the ranks

A Norfolk school has appointed a long-serving member of staff as its new headteacher, 10 years after he joined as a teaching assistant.

26.10.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

From TA to headteacher... How school's new head rose through the ranks

From TA to headteacher... How school's new head rose through the ranks

A Norfolk school has appointed a long-serving member of staff as its new headteacher, 10 years after he joined as a teaching assistant.

26.10.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

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Man convicted of stalking Brewdog barmaid found dead

Man convicted of stalking Brewdog barmaid found dead

A man who admitted to stalking a barmaid at a city craft beer bar was found dead a month after his conviction, a court has heard.

25.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Campaigners welcome improvements at NHS trust but fears remain

Campaigners welcome improvements at NHS trust but fears remain

Campaigners fighting for better mental health services have cautiously welcomed a report highlighting improvements at the region's NHS trust.

25.10.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Man convicted of stalking Brewdog barmaid found dead

Man convicted of stalking Brewdog barmaid found dead

A man who admitted to stalking a barmaid at a city craft beer bar was found dead a month after his conviction, a court has heard.

25.10.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Man died in pub after choking on his food

Man died in pub after choking on his food

A man in his 80s who died in a medical emergency at a town centre pub had choked on food, a court has heard.

25.10.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Campaigners welcome improvements at NHS trust but fears remain

Campaigners welcome improvements at NHS trust but fears remain

Campaigners fighting for better mental health services have cautiously welcomed a report highlighting improvements at the region's NHS trust.

25.10.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Troubled UEA buoyed by much-needed boost in student numbers

Troubled UEA buoyed by much-needed boost in student numbers

The troubled University of East Anglia has been handed a timely boost after its new intake produced a sizable increase in student numbers.

23.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Angry Canaries to stage 'sit-in' protest against River End relocation plans

Angry Canaries to stage 'sit-in' protest against River End relocation plans

Norwich City fans angry at the club's plans to move them from their seats are planning a 'sit-in' protest at the next home fixture.

23.10.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Troubled UEA buoyed by much-needed boost in student numbers

Troubled UEA buoyed by much-needed boost in student numbers

The troubled University of East Anglia has been handed a timely boost after its new intake produced a sizable increase in student numbers.

23.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Angry Canaries to stage 'sit-in' protest against River End relocation plans

Angry Canaries to stage 'sit-in' protest against River End relocation plans

Norwich City fans angry at the club's plans to move them from their seats are planning a 'sit-in' protest at the next home fixture.

23.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Medic who was snared by 'paedophile hunters' outside school is struck off

Medic who was snared by 'paedophile hunters' outside school is struck off

A radiographer who was snared by "paedophile hunters" while trying to meet what he thought was a 12-year-old girl has been struck off from the medical...

22.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Inquest into death of psychiatric hospital inpatient hit by seven-month delay

Inquest into death of psychiatric hospital inpatient hit by seven-month delay

An inquest into the death of a woman found unresponsive while receiving inpatient care at a psychiatric hospital has been hit by delays.

22.10.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Medic who was snared by 'paedophile hunters' outside school is struck off

Medic who was snared by 'paedophile hunters' outside school is struck off

A radiographer who was snared by "paedophile hunters" while trying to meet what he thought was a 12-year-old girl has been struck off from the medical...

22.10.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Inquest into death of psychiatric hospital inpatient hit by seven-month delay

Inquest into death of psychiatric hospital inpatient hit by seven-month delay

An inquest into the death of a woman found unresponsive while receiving inpatient care at a psychiatric hospital has been hit by delays.

22.10.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Date set for inquest into Broads village cyclist's crash death

Date set for inquest into Broads village cyclist's crash death

An inquest into the death of a "kind, warm and generous" man who died in a crash while cycling through a Broads village will be held later this year.

21.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man, 34, dies after battling to overcome drug addiction

A man who battled to overcome heroin addiction died at home days after taking a cocktail of medications, a court has heard.

16.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Man, 34, dies after battling to overcome drug addiction

A man who battled to overcome heroin addiction died at home days after taking a cocktail of medications, a court has heard.

16.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Mystery shrouds death of man whose body was found in woodland by children

Mystery still shrouds the death of a man whose body was discovered in woodland by a group of playing children.

15.10.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Death of Norwich man in 20s from ketamine toxicity sparks investigation

A man in his 20s died at home after taking ketamine, a court has heard.

15.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Mystery shrouds death of man whose body was found in woodland by children

Mystery still shrouds the death of a man whose body was discovered in woodland by a group of playing children.

15.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man found dead at home two weeks after being seen 'emaciated'

A vulnerable man who was found dead in his home had last been seen alive more than two weeks earlier in an "emaciated" state.

15.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Death of Norwich man in 20s from ketamine toxicity sparks investigation

A man in his 20s died at home after taking ketamine, a court has heard.

15.10.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Questions raised after prison destroys 'key' evidence ahead of inquest

Recordings of telephone calls made by an inmate found dead in prison have been destroyed - despite an upcoming inquest into his death.

14.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Inquest opens into Dereham A47 'hit-and-run' victim

An inquest has opened into the death of a woman who died following a suspected hit-and-run on one of Norfolk's busiest roads.

14.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Care provider rapped by inspectors over 'widespread failings'

The Norfolk branch of a home care provider has been rapped by inspectors over "widespread failings" in its services.

10.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Care provider rapped by inspectors over 'widespread failings'

The Norfolk branch of a home care provider has been rapped by inspectors over "widespread failings" in its services.

10.10.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Schools trust broke rules handing payments of nearly £5000 to CEO's mother

A Norfolk academy trust broke government rules when it paid thousands of pounds to its chief executive's mother, an investigation has found.

09.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Woman in 40s dies after suffering 'non-survivable' head injury in unwitnessed fall

A woman with a history of alcohol dependency died in hospital after being found unresponsive following an unwitnessed fall.

09.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Schools trust broke rules handing payments of nearly £5000 to CEO's mother

A Norfolk academy trust broke government rules when it paid thousands of pounds to its chief executive's mother, an investigation has found.

09.10.2025 5

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Former care home boss refuses to answer questions over suicide

The former manager of a Norfolk care home refused to answer a string of questions in court about the death of a resident who took his own life.

09.10.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Ex-Sky TV worker described as 'a bit suicidal' takes life after referral downgraded

A grandfather took his own life just weeks after a referral for mental health support was downgraded from urgent to routine.

08.10.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Probe into holidaymaker's hotel fall death hit by fresh delays

A family's agonising wait for answers over the death of their loved one in India is set to go on following further overseas delays.

08.10.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Cancer patient killed by chemotherapy side effect linked with blood-thinners

A cancer patient died just days after beginning chemotherapy when the treatment combined with her blood-thinning medication to give her a spontaneous...

08.10.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Devoted father who spiralled into depression took own life on Mother's Day

A devoted father who spiralled into depression following the loss of his parents took his own life on his mother's birthday, a court has heard.

06.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Carrow Road bar and restaurant to shut down as part of stadium revamp plan

A restaurant which has been a fixture for Norwich City fans for almost two decades is set to close as part of the club's major revamp of Carrow Road.

05.10.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Anger (but some excitement) as Canaries fans have say on huge Carrow Road shake-up

Controversial plans to relocate more than 3,000 Norwich City season ticket holders have sparked mixed reactions from supporters.

05.10.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Man, 42, found dead inside campervan day before his birthday

A man who was found dead inside a campervan the day before his birthday had been on a night out in Norwich the previous day, a court has heard.

05.10.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Carrow Road bar and restaurant to shut down as part of stadium revamp plan

A restaurant which has been a fixture for Norwich City fans for almost two decades is set to close as part of the club's major revamp of Carrow Road.

05.10.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Anger (but some excitement) as Canaries fans have say on huge Carrow Road shake-up

Controversial plans to relocate more than 3,000 Norwich City season ticket holders have sparked mixed reactions from supporters.

05.10.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Man, 42, found dead inside campervan day before his birthday

A man who was found dead inside a campervan the day before his birthday had been on a night out in Norwich the previous day, a court has heard.

05.10.2025 3

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Bronze Age gold rings among Norfolk's latest potential treasure finds

A pair of rings dating back to the middle of the Bronze Age are among the latest precious relics unearthed in Norfolk which might be officially...

05.10.2025 3

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Man found dead at home after neighbour noticed his wheelie bin was empty

A retired nurse was found dead inside his bedroom after a neighbour noticed his wheelie bin was empty before collection day.

05.10.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Pain doctor says farewell after 35-year NHS career

A doctor who dedicated her life to helping people in excruciating pain has retired after a career spanning 35 years.

04.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Warning new online GP consultations could make it harder to see a doctor

A new online consultation service for the region's GP surgeries could make it more difficult to see a doctor face-to-face, it has been warned.

03.10.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Warning new online GP consultations could make it harder to see a doctor

A new online consultation service for the region's GP surgeries could make it more difficult to see a doctor face-to-face, it has been warned.

03.10.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

How a Norfolk hospital's IT glitch can help £88m project

Health bosses hope that lessons from an IT glitch that affected thousands of blood tests could help ward off issues with an £88m transformation of...

03.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Tempers flare during final day of inquest into death of Norfolk businessman

Tempers flared during the final day of an inquest into a Norfolk businessman who died in hospital two weeks after an operation to remove a tumour from...

02.10.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant