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NHS missed chance to give pacemaker to man who died on way to Canaries match

NHS missed chance to give pacemaker to man who died on way to Canaries match

The death of a man who collapsed on the way to watching Norwich City might have been avoided had the NHS not missed the chance to fit him with a...

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Joy at return of pub landlord locals feared they would never see again

Joy at return of pub landlord locals feared they would never see again

When pub landlord Scott Whittleton suddenly fell ill last year, many of his beloved locals feared they may not see him again.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

NHS missed chance to give pacemaker to man who died on way to Canaries match

NHS missed chance to give pacemaker to man who died on way to Canaries match

The death of a man who collapsed on the way to watching Norwich City might have been avoided had the NHS not missed the chance to fit him with a...

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Teenager killed after being hit by train near Norwich

Teenager killed after being hit by train near Norwich

An inquest has opened into the death of a teenager who was killed after being hit by a train.

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Norwich Evening News

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Teenager killed after being hit by train near Norwich

Teenager killed after being hit by train near Norwich

An inquest has opened into the death of a teenager who was killed after being hit by a train.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Bizarre NHS pay spat sees counsellors earning £45k threaten strike action

Bizarre NHS pay spat sees counsellors earning £45k threaten strike action

A bizarre pay spat has seen counsellors at a mental health charity threaten to stage a walk-out, claiming they are underpaid by thousands of pounds.

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City MPs vow to fight against walk-in centre closure threat

City MPs vow to fight against walk-in centre closure threat

Plans to close or slash the opening hours of the region's only NHS walk-in centre are "completely wrong", MPs have said.

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Norwich Evening News

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City MPs vow to fight against walk-in centre closure threat

City MPs vow to fight against walk-in centre closure threat

Plans to close or slash the opening hours of the region's only NHS walk-in centre are "completely wrong", MPs have said.

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Out-of-hours GP services facing the axe

Out-of-hours GP services facing the axe

Out-of-hours GP services could be scrapped as part of a major NHS restructure which may also see the region's only walk-in centre closed.

05.03.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Probe under way following death of 32-year-old woman

Probe under way following death of 32-year-old woman

An inquest has opened after a woman in her 30s died at her home.

05.03.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Revealed: Out-of-hours GP services facing the axe

Revealed: Out-of-hours GP services facing the axe

Out-of-hours GP services could be scrapped as part of a major NHS restructure which may also see the region's only walk-in centre closed.

05.03.2025 10

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NHS walk-in centre facing the axe AGAIN

NHS walk-in centre facing the axe AGAIN

NHS bosses are once again considering shutting Norfolk's only walk-in centre, less than two years after a public outcry saw it saved. 

04.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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NHS walk-in centre facing the axe AGAIN

NHS walk-in centre facing the axe AGAIN

NHS bosses are once again considering shutting Norfolk's only walk-in centre, less than two years after a public outcry saw it saved. 

04.03.2025 10

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UEA to launch new masters degree... in artificial intelligence

UEA to launch new masters degree... in artificial intelligence

Its role in academia has become a major talking point among experts.

03.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Norfolk state school where A-Level students make most progress is revealed

Norfolk state school where A-Level students make most progress is revealed

A suburban sixth form has been placed in the top five per cent of state schools nationally for the progress its A-Level students make.

03.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

UEA to launch new masters degree... in artificial intelligence

UEA to launch new masters degree... in artificial intelligence

Its role in academia has become a major talking point among experts.

03.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Norfolk state school where A-Level students make most progress is revealed

Norfolk state school where A-Level students make most progress is revealed

A suburban sixth form has been placed in the top five per cent of state schools nationally for the progress its A-Level students make.

03.03.2025 4

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'Highly ambitious' infant school rated outstanding across the board again

'Highly ambitious' infant school rated outstanding across the board again

A "highly ambitious" infant school has been rated as outstanding in all areas for the second inspection in a row.

02.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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High school handed £13,000 to boost pupil safety near busy road

High school handed £13,000 to boost pupil safety near busy road

A suburban high school has been handed thousands of pounds to boost the road safety of pupils who walk to school.

02.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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'Highly ambitious' infant school rated outstanding across the board again

'Highly ambitious' infant school rated outstanding across the board again

A "highly ambitious" infant school has been rated as outstanding in all areas for the second inspection in a row.

02.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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High school handed £13,000 to boost pupil safety near busy road

High school handed £13,000 to boost pupil safety near busy road

A suburban high school has been handed thousands of pounds to boost the road safety of pupils who walk to school.

02.03.2025 7

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Ambulance paramedics facing redundancy after NHS contract cut

Ambulance paramedics facing redundancy after NHS contract cut

Paramedics at a private ambulance firm which has helped prop up the region's 999 services have been told they may face redundancy after changes to its...

01.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Police did not check on homeless woman on floor before fatal cardiac arrest

Police did not check on homeless woman on floor before fatal cardiac arrest

Police officers who saw a vulnerable homeless woman later found to be in cardiac arrest did not stop to check on her, a court has heard.

01.03.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Ambulance paramedics facing redundancy after NHS contract cut

Ambulance paramedics facing redundancy after NHS contract cut

Paramedics at a private ambulance firm which has helped prop up the region's 999 services have been told they may face redundancy after changes to its...

01.03.2025 9

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Holidaymaker who died after falling from Broads cruiser could not swim

Holidaymaker who died after falling from Broads cruiser could not swim

A holidaymaker who died after falling into the river from a Broads cruiser could not swim, an inquest into his death has heard.

01.03.2025 5

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Police did not check on homeless woman on floor before fatal cardiac arrest

Police did not check on homeless woman on floor before fatal cardiac arrest

Police officers who saw a vulnerable homeless woman later found to be in cardiac arrest did not stop to check on her, a court has heard.

01.03.2025 7

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Woman's anger as NHS mental health crisis helpline call is met with laughter

Woman's anger as NHS mental health crisis helpline call is met with laughter

A vulnerable woman who phoned an NHS mental health crisis helpline was left distraught when the first thing she heard on the other end of the phone...

27.02.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Chief executive of schools trust 'taking time away' from £150k role amid teacher cuts

Chief executive of schools trust 'taking time away' from £150k role amid teacher cuts

The chief executive of an academy trust which has come under criticism for planning job cuts is "taking some time away" from the role, it has emerged.

26.02.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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'An absolute no-brainer' - Health minister gives UEA dental school plans huge boost

'An absolute no-brainer' - Health minister gives UEA dental school plans huge boost

Plans for a new dentistry college at the University of East Anglia have received a significant boost after a government minister described the idea as...

26.02.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Chief executive of schools trust 'taking time away' from £150k role amid teacher cuts

Chief executive of schools trust 'taking time away' from £150k role amid teacher cuts

The chief executive of an academy trust which has come under criticism for planning job cuts is "taking some time away" from the role, it has emerged.

26.02.2025 2

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'An absolute no-brainer' - Health minister gives UEA dental school plans huge boost

'An absolute no-brainer' - Health minister gives UEA dental school plans huge boost

Plans for a new dentistry college at the University of East Anglia have received a significant boost after a government minister described the idea as...

26.02.2025 3

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The Norfolk schools included in free breakfast club test run

The Norfolk schools included in free breakfast club test run

A dozen Norfolk schools have been included among 750  nationwide in the trial of a new scheme offering free breakfast and early morning childcare.

25.02.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Private hospital used by NHS faces questions over job and bed cuts

Private hospital used by NHS faces questions over job and bed cuts

A private psychiatric hospital used regularly by the NHS is facing questions over plans to make cuts to jobs and beds.

25.02.2025 6

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Revealed: The Norfolk schools included in free breakfast club test run

Revealed: The Norfolk schools included in free breakfast club test run

A dozen Norfolk schools have been included among 750  nationwide in the trial of a new scheme offering free breakfast and early morning childcare.

25.02.2025 4

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Man who drowned in River Wensum had discussed Gaynor Lord tragedy

Man who drowned in River Wensum had discussed Gaynor Lord tragedy

The manager of a suicide prevention charity shop whose body was found in the river Wensum had discussed the tragic case of Gaynor Lord before his...

22.02.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Date set for UEA Sportspark gym tragedy inquest

Date set for UEA Sportspark gym tragedy inquest

An inquest into the death of a student medic who died at the UEA's Sportpark will be held next month.

22.02.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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See inside college's new hub following major £1.1m revamp

See inside college's new hub following major £1.1m revamp

An open plan library, two new multi-faith rooms and a presentation room with a whopping 104-inch television screen.

22.02.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Man who drowned in River Wensum had discussed Gaynor Lord tragedy

Man who drowned in River Wensum had discussed Gaynor Lord tragedy

The manager of a suicide prevention charity shop whose body was found in the river Wensum had discussed the tragic case of Gaynor Lord before his...

22.02.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Date set for UEA Sportspark gym tragedy inquest

Date set for UEA Sportspark gym tragedy inquest

An inquest into the death of a student medic who died at the UEA's Sportpark will be held next month.

22.02.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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See inside college's new hub following major £1.1m revamp

See inside college's new hub following major £1.1m revamp

An open plan library, two new multi-faith rooms and a presentation room with a whopping 104-inch television screen.

22.02.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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UEA course hit by cheating scandal with dozens of students caught out

UEA course hit by cheating scandal with dozens of students caught out

The UEA has been hit by a cheating scandal after dozens of students on the same course were caught trying to get other people to write their essays.

21.02.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Struck-off doctor who made hundreds of errors fails in bid to return to practice

Struck-off doctor who made hundreds of errors fails in bid to return to practice

A doctor who was struck off a decade ago after making hundreds of clinical errors has been refused in his bid to return to practice.

21.02.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Signed-off BT engineer took his own life on morning he was due to return to work

Signed-off BT engineer took his own life on morning he was due to return to work

A BT engineer took his own life on the morning he was due to return to work after a period of sick leave, an inquest has heard.

21.02.2025 9

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Struck-off doctor who made hundreds of errors fails in bid to return to practice

Struck-off doctor who made hundreds of errors fails in bid to return to practice

A doctor who was struck off a decade ago after making hundreds of clinical errors has been refused in his bid to return to practice.

21.02.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

UEA course hit by cheating scandal with dozens of students caught out

The UEA has been hit by a cheating scandal after dozens of students on the same course were caught trying to get other people to write their essays.

20.02.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

McDonald's used 'healthy menu' to secure new Norwich site

McDonald's used 'healthy menu' to secure new Norwich site

An investigation by a national medical journal has found that fast food giant McDonald's argued its "healthy menu" items justified building another...

20.02.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Probe into UEA student's death at Sportspark finds no safety breach

Probe into UEA student's death at Sportspark finds no safety breach

A probe into the death of a student medic who died at the UEA Sportspark found no health and safety breaches on the part of the university.

20.02.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Revealed: McDonald's used 'healthy menu' to secure new Norwich site

Revealed: McDonald's used 'healthy menu' to secure new Norwich site

An investigation by a national medical journal has found that fast food giant McDonald's argued its "healthy menu" items justified building another...

20.02.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Probe into UEA student's death at Sportspark finds no safety breach

Probe into UEA student's death at Sportspark finds no safety breach

A probe into the death of a student medic who died at the UEA Sportspark found no health and safety breaches on the part of the university.

20.02.2025 5

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Grieving father who took his life after year-long wait for therapy was 'failed'

Grieving father who took his life after year-long wait for therapy was 'failed'

A grieving father who took his own life while waiting almost a year for therapy was "failed" by mental health services, his widow has said.

20.02.2025 10

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