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Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Widespread failings at a Norfolk home care agency have left vulnerable people anxious and distressed, inspectors have said.

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Widespread failings at a Norfolk home care agency have left vulnerable people anxious and distressed, inspectors have said.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Teacher cuts back on table at academy trust - with THIRD school now affected

Teacher cuts back on table at academy trust - with THIRD school now affected

Plans to axe teachers at two Norfolk schools are back on the table, with a third school now also affected.

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Eastern Daily Press

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'Deeply concerning' CQC report sees charity replace care home's bosses

'Deeply concerning' CQC report sees charity replace care home's bosses

A charity-run care home for people with autism has replaced its management team after being plunged into special measures by care inspectors.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

A man who died after falling from a height at a city tourist attraction has been named locally as a well-respected psychiatrist.

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Norwich Evening News

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Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

A man who died after falling from a height at a city tourist attraction has been named locally as a well-respected psychiatrist.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Death of 53-year-old man with irregular heartbeat linked to chronic cocaine use

Death of 53-year-old man with irregular heartbeat linked to chronic cocaine use

The death of a 53-year-old man at his home address has been linked to chronic cocaine use, an inquest has heard.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Convicted child rapist will never return to teaching as he is banned from classroom

Convicted child rapist will never return to teaching as he is banned from classroom

A teacher who was jailed for life over a string of sickening sex attacks against children has been banned from ever returning to the classroom.

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New independent SEND school for 30 pupils to open in September

New independent SEND school for 30 pupils to open in September

A new independent special school is aiming to welcome its first pupils later this year.

27.01.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Public apology issued by Norfolk hospital after mother's death from cancer aged 38

Public apology issued by Norfolk hospital after mother's death from cancer aged 38

The chief executive of a Norfolk hospital has publicly apologised after a mother who endured "unacceptable delays and errors" in her care died...

26.01.2025 5

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Airfield speed trial organiser could face prosecution over participant's death

Airfield speed trial organiser could face prosecution over participant's death

The organisers of a speed trial event at a Norfolk airfield where one of the participants was killed in a crash could face prosecution over the event.

25.01.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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WATCH: Shocking moment tragic biker accelerates to 214.8mph before speed trial crash

WATCH: Shocking moment tragic biker accelerates to 214.8mph before speed trial crash

This is the moment a motorcyclist accelerates to 214.8mph at a speed event on a Norfolk airfield before crashing off the end of the runway.

24.01.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Speed event where military veteran died in crash had no formal emergency plan

Speed event where military veteran died in crash had no formal emergency plan

A speed trial at a Norfolk airfield where a military veteran died in a crash had no written plan to prepare for an emergency, an inquest has heard.

23.01.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Tibenham Airfield speed challenge victim may not have seen finish line before crash

Tibenham Airfield speed challenge victim may not have seen finish line before crash

A motorcyclist who died in a crash while attempting to break a Norfolk airfield's land speed record may not have seen the challenge finish line, an...

23.01.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Death of 33-day-old baby more than a year ago sparks police investigation

Death of 33-day-old baby more than a year ago sparks police investigation

The death of a 33-day-old baby who died more than a year ago has sparked investigations by the police.

22.01.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Hospital's delayed £55m revamp with new wards and gym finally complete

Hospital's delayed £55m revamp with new wards and gym finally complete

A major revamp of a Norfolk hospital is finally complete following delays which saw millions of pounds piled onto its bill.

22.01.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Shocking school violence report prompts discussions after exodus warning

Shocking school violence report prompts discussions after exodus warning

Education bosses have held discussions over a shock report on violence against female teachers in Norfolk schools.

22.01.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Death of 33-day-old baby more than a year ago sparks police investigation

Death of 33-day-old baby more than a year ago sparks police investigation

The death of a 33-day-old baby who died more than a year ago has sparked investigations by the police.

22.01.2025 10

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Hospital rebuild may not be complete until years after site's 'life span' ends

Hospital rebuild may not be complete until years after site's 'life span' ends

The desperately-needed rebuild of a crumbling Norfolk hospital may not be complete until three years after its current shelf life, the health...

22.01.2025 6

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Hospital's delayed £55m revamp with new wards and gym finally complete

Hospital's delayed £55m revamp with new wards and gym finally complete

A major revamp of a Norfolk hospital is finally complete following delays which saw millions of pounds piled onto its bill.

22.01.2025 5

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Military veteran died in horror crash while chasing airfield's 204mph land record

Military veteran died in horror crash while chasing airfield's 204mph land record

A Pride of Britain nominee died after crashing his motorcycle off a Norfolk airfield's runway while trying to break the site's land speed record, an...

22.01.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Shocking school violence report prompts discussions after exodus warning

Shocking school violence report prompts discussions after exodus warning

Education bosses have held discussions over a shock report on violence against female teachers in Norfolk schools.

22.01.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Female teachers may have to wear body cameras to curb violence and sex abuse in class

Female teachers may have to wear body cameras to curb violence and sex abuse in class

A rising tide of violence against female teachers in Norfolk classrooms means they may have to wear body cameras as a deterrent, an education union...

21.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Mystery over Norfolk hospital nurse banned from night shifts

Mystery over Norfolk hospital nurse banned from night shifts

A nurse at Norfolk's largest hospital has been temporarily banned from working any night shifts and at any other hospital amid a series of...

21.01.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Primary school's joy as Ofsted says it is still outstanding

Primary school's joy as Ofsted says it is still outstanding

A primary school in one of the most deprived areas of the country is continuing to provide outstanding education for its pupils, inspectors have...

21.01.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Female teachers may have to wear body cameras to curb violence and sex abuse in class

Female teachers may have to wear body cameras to curb violence and sex abuse in class

A rising tide of violence against female teachers in Norfolk classrooms means they may have to wear body cameras as a deterrent, an education union...

21.01.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Mystery over Norfolk hospital nurse banned from night shifts

Mystery over Norfolk hospital nurse banned from night shifts

A nurse at Norfolk's largest hospital has been temporarily banned from working any night shifts and at any other hospital amid a series of...

21.01.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Primary school's joy as Ofsted says it is still outstanding

Primary school's joy as Ofsted says it is still outstanding

A primary school in one of the most deprived areas of the country is continuing to provide outstanding education for its pupils, inspectors have...

21.01.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Award-winning infant school is still outstanding, inspectors say

Award-winning infant school is still outstanding, inspectors say

A city school which recently won a top award is continuing to provide its pupils with outstanding education, inspectors have found.

20.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Award-winning infant school is still outstanding, inspectors say

Award-winning infant school is still outstanding, inspectors say

A city school which recently won a top award is continuing to provide its pupils with outstanding education, inspectors have found.

20.01.2025 5

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Norfolk's £8.6m children's surgery unit celebrates its first year

Norfolk's £8.6m children's surgery unit celebrates its first year

A paediatric surgery complex is celebrating its first anniversary, after a successful year performing vital surgeries for Norfolk’s children.

19.01.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Worth the wait: Norfolk's £8.6m children's surgery unit celebrates its first year

Worth the wait: Norfolk's £8.6m children's surgery unit celebrates its first year

A paediatric surgery complex is celebrating its first anniversary, after a successful year performing vital surgeries for Norfolk’s children.

19.01.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Army veteran found dead aboard boat on Norfolk Broads

Army veteran found dead aboard boat on Norfolk Broads

An army veteran who was medically discharged from service was found dead aboard a boat on the Norfolk Broads, an inquest has heard.

18.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Army veteran found dead aboard boat on Norfolk Broads

Army veteran found dead aboard boat on Norfolk Broads

An army veteran who was medically discharged from service was found dead aboard a boat on the Norfolk Broads, an inquest has heard.

18.01.2025 7

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Mystery head injury linked to tragic death of woman with Down Syndrome

Mystery head injury linked to tragic death of woman with Down Syndrome

The cause of a head injury which contributed to the death of a 60-year-old care home resident will likely never be known, a court has heard.

18.01.2025 4

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Missing woman discharged by NHS trust a month before her body was found by kayakers

Missing woman discharged by NHS trust a month before her body was found by kayakers

A missing woman whose body was found in a Norfolk river by kayakers had been discharged from mental health services less than a month before her...

16.01.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Police called to home of young man moments before he was last seen alive

Police called to home of young man moments before he was last seen alive

Police were called to the home of a man in his 20s moments before he went missing and was never seen alive again, a coroner's court has heard.

16.01.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Father, 25, took own life after son was taken away and placed in care

Father, 25, took own life after son was taken away and placed in care

A single father took his own life after his son was taken away by social services and put into foster care after allegations were made against him,...

15.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Watch Norwich City stars learn life-saving skill - and how you can too

Watch Norwich City stars learn life-saving skill - and how you can too

Their heroics on the pitch can send hearts racing.

15.01.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Father, 25, took own life after son was taken away and placed in care

Father, 25, took own life after son was taken away and placed in care

A single father took his own life after his son was taken away by social services and put into foster care after allegations were made against him,...

15.01.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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'Kind, caring' lecturer died in A47 crash on way to grandchild's birthday party

'Kind, caring' lecturer died in A47 crash on way to grandchild's birthday party

A lecturer who died in a crash on the A47 was travelling to his grandchild's birthday party, his heartbroken family has revealed.

15.01.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Watch Norwich City stars learn life-saving skill - and how you can too

Watch Norwich City stars learn life-saving skill - and how you can too

Their heroics on the pitch can send hearts racing.

15.01.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Health bosses issue flu warning - despite slow reduction in cases

Health bosses issue flu warning - despite slow reduction in cases

NHS bosses have urged people suffering flu symptoms to avoid going to hospital or their GP - despite a "slow reduction" in inpatient cases.

14.01.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Health bosses issue flu warning - despite slow reduction in cases

Health bosses issue flu warning - despite slow reduction in cases

NHS bosses have urged people suffering flu symptoms to avoid going to hospital or their GP - despite a "slow reduction" in inpatient cases.

14.01.2025 6

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Much-loved man, 25, died while seeking help with mental health struggle

Much-loved man, 25, died while seeking help with mental health struggle

A man in his 20s who was found unresponsive in his bedroom had been attempting to access support for his mental health, an inquest has heard.

14.01.2025 20

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Police cordon in place close to Carrow Road ahead of FA Cup tie

Police cordon in place close to Carrow Road ahead of FA Cup tie

A police cordon has been put in place close to Norwich City's ground just hours before the Canaries entertain Brighton and Hove Albion.

12.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Tory councillor quits party and joins Reform UK over county election controversy

Tory councillor quits party and joins Reform UK over county election controversy

A Conservative councillor elected less than a year ago has quit the party over the touted cancellation of this year's local elections - becoming the...

12.01.2025 30

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Police cordon in place close to Carrow Road ahead of FA Cup tie

Police cordon in place close to Carrow Road ahead of FA Cup tie

A police cordon has been put in place close to Norwich City's ground just hours before the Canaries entertain Brighton and Hove Albion.

12.01.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk hospitals battling more than 130 flu patients per day, new figures show

Norfolk hospitals battling more than 130 flu patients per day, new figures show

Norfolk's three hospitals are seeing more than 100 patients with flu every day, new figures have shown, as case rates continue to soar and put huge...

11.01.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Norfolk hospitals battling more than 130 flu patients per day, new figures show

Norfolk hospitals battling more than 130 flu patients per day, new figures show

Norfolk's three hospitals are seeing more than 100 patients with flu every day, new figures have shown, as case rates continue to soar and put huge...

11.01.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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