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NHS trust accused of 'widespread and problematic nepotism' in damning report

The region's troubled mental health trust has been accused of nepotism and making career progression more difficult for ethnic minority employees in...

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

NHS trust accused of 'widespread and problematic nepotism' in damning report

The region's troubled mental health trust has been accused of nepotism and making career progression more difficult for ethnic minority employees in...

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Investigations under way after lifeboat crew recover body from the water

Investigations are under way after the body of a man in his 50s was recovered by a Norfolk lifeboat crew.

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Eastern Daily Press

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South African who started new life in Norfolk to escape her demons dies aged 35

A mother-of-two who started a new life in Norfolk to overcome demons in her native South Africa died in her home after overdosing on painkillers, an...

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Eastern Daily Press

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'Don't bottle things up' - Family's plea after tragic death of grandfather

The son of a "remarkable man" who took his own life has urged others not to bottle up their emotions after his father's death.

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Norwich Evening News

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Norwich branded a 'zombie zone' where THREE-QUARTERS of primary schools lag behind

Norwich has been branded an education "zombie zone" after figures showed all but six of its primary schools are lagging behind national averages in...

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Norwich Evening News

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'Don't bottle things up' - Family's plea after tragic death of grandfather

The son of a "remarkable man" who took his own life has urged others not to bottle up their emotions after his father's death.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Mystery surrounds death of 52-year-old found at home

The death of a 52-year-old man found at home remains a mystery following the conclusion of his inquest.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Norwich branded a 'zombie zone' where THREE-QUARTERS of primary schools lag behind

Norwich has been branded an education "zombie zone" after figures showed all but six of its primary schools are lagging behind national averages in...

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Latest key appointment made in Norfolk's major hospital shake-up

A senior NHS figure with 35 years of experience has become the latest new appointment in a major shake-up of Norfolk's three hospital.

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Cancer patient died of 'rare but recognised' chemotherapy complication

A cancer patient died in hospital after developing a "rare, but recognised" complication to the chemotherapy he was receiving, a court has heard.

31.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Probe under way after man in 50s found dead at home

Investigations are under way after a man in his 50s was found dead in his home.

31.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Cancer patient died of 'rare but recognised' chemotherapy complication

A cancer patient died in hospital after developing a "rare, but recognised" complication to the chemotherapy he was receiving, a court has heard.

31.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Probe under way after man in 50s found dead at home

Investigations are under way after a man in his 50s was found dead in his home.

31.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Grandmother who died in bath praised for 'determination' throughout cancer journey

A grandmother who determinedly kept her independence throughout four years of cancer treatment died at home while taking a bath, a court has heard.

31.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Date set for inquest of well-respected psychiatrist who died in Castle Gardens

An inquest into the death of a well-respected psychiatrist who died after falling from height in the city centre will be held in six weeks.

30.05.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Date set for inquest of well-respected psychiatrist who died in Castle Gardens

An inquest into the death of a well-respected psychiatrist who died after falling from height in the city centre will be held in six weeks.

30.05.2025 10

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Jobs at risk at Norfolk hospital as hundreds of cuts planned nationwide

Staff at Norfolk's largest private hospital have been told their jobs are at risk as the firm prepares to make a swathe of cuts nationwide.

29.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Major NHS shake-up could see Norfolk merged with Suffolk AND Cambridgeshire

A major shake-up of how NHS services are led could see a merger between Norfolk, Suffolk and - now - Cambridgeshire.

29.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Jobs at risk at Norfolk hospital as hundreds of cuts planned nationwide

Staff at Norfolk's largest private hospital have been told their jobs are at risk as the firm prepares to make a swathe of cuts nationwide.

29.05.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Coroner plans site visit ahead of inquest into funeral parlour tragedy

A coroner has requested to visit the Norfolk funeral parlour where an undertaker was crushed to death in a "tragic accident" 18 months ago.

29.05.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Major NHS shake-up could see Norfolk merged with Suffolk AND Cambridgeshire

A major shake-up of how NHS services are led could see a merger between Norfolk, Suffolk and - now - Cambridgeshire.

29.05.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Man found dead by neighbour delivering Christmas card

A man was found dead two days before Christmas after a neighbour went to deliver him a card, a court has heard.

28.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Revealed: Which Norfolk schools were hardest to get into this year?

The Norfolk secondary school which has topped the list for the most oversubscribed in the county was forced to turn away four out of 10 families who...

27.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Revealed: Which Norfolk schools were hardest to get into this year?

The Norfolk secondary school which has topped the list for the most oversubscribed in the county was forced to turn away four out of 10 families who...

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Family's tribute to 'dearly-loved' man who died at age of 56

A father-of-two who died at his home will be remembered for his love of laughter and dancing, his family has said.

26.05.2025 4

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Investigation under way into death of man in 70s found on beach near holiday park

An inquest has opened into the death of a man in his 70s whose body was found along the Great Yarmouth shoreline close to a holiday park.

26.05.2025 8

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Probe following death of woman, 52, while in care of mental health unit

A 52-year-old woman died in hospital after being found unresponsive in a room on a psychiatric ward where she was being treated, a court has heard.

25.05.2025 30

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Van driver who reversed into woman, 73, may have been distracted by phone call

A van driver who accidentally reversed over a woman in her 70s who later died may have been distracted by a telephone call, an inquest has heard.

25.05.2025 1

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Probe following death of woman, 52, while in care of mental health unit

A 52-year-old woman died in hospital after being found unresponsive in a room on a psychiatric ward where she was being treated, a court has heard.

25.05.2025 4

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Notorious paedophile dies while serving life sentence in Norfolk prison

A notorious paedophile who committed a string of sex offences in children's homes has died while serving a life sentence in Norfolk.

24.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Hospital passes key milestone in robotic surgery mission

Norfolk's largest hospital has passed a key milestone on its mission to become an institute of robotics.

24.05.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Hospital passes key milestone in robotic surgery mission

Norfolk's largest hospital has passed a key milestone on its mission to become an institute of robotics.

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Notorious paedophile dies while serving life sentence in Norfolk prison

A notorious paedophile who committed a string of sex offences in children's homes has died while serving a life sentence in Norfolk.

24.05.2025 10

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Date set for second inquest for four-year-old who died in stair gate tragedy

A second inquest into the death of a boy who became trapped between two stair gates will take place next year - almost seven years after the tragedy...

23.05.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Date set for second inquest for four-year-old who died in stair gate tragedy

A second inquest into the death of a boy who became trapped between two stair gates will take place next year - almost seven years after the tragedy...

23.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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RAF groundsman who took own life gave no indication of struggles

An RAF base groundsman who took his own life gave no indication he was struggling with his mental health, a court has heard.

23.05.2025 10

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Man in 20s dies of ketamine toxicity despite sister's valiant efforts to help

A man in his 20s found dead in his bedroom had been taking up to 6g of ketamine a day, a court has heard.

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Retired builder spent 12 hours lying on floor following fall, inquest hears

A retired builder who died in hospital had spent around 12 hours lying on the floor before being found by carers, an inquest has heard.

23.05.2025 10

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'Embarrassing' blunder forces dozens of brand new ambulances off the road

The region's largest NHS trust has been forced to take dozens of ambulances off the road - because they were accidentally ordered with the wrong...

22.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

'Embarrassing' blunder forces dozens of brand new ambulances off the road

The region's largest NHS trust has been forced to take dozens of ambulances off the road - because they were accidentally ordered with the wrong...

22.05.2025 20

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Safety row as council bans high school bus from using a...bus station

Parents have spoken of their safety fears after a bizarre row which has seen a high school bus service banned from collecting and dropping off...

22.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Walk-in centre rescue welcomed after 'hard fought campaigns'

A major U-turn over the survival of the Norwich walk-in centre has been welcomed by community leaders who fought to save the facility.

21.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

NHS service which saw just 29 patients in a year SAVED in cuts U-turn

An NHS service which saw just 29 patients in an entire year has been spared the axe after bosses shelved a raft of potential cuts.

21.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Walk-in centre and out of hours GP bases SAVED as NHS bosses make dramatic u-turn

NHS bosses have scrapped plans to close the region's only walk-in health centre in a dramatic u-turn.

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Norwich Evening News

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Walk-in centre and out of hours GP bases SAVED as NHS bosses make dramatic u-turn

NHS bosses have scrapped plans to close the region's only walk-in health centre in a dramatic u-turn.

20.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'Calendar highlight' event set to return to Norfolk's biggest hospital

An annual event offering advice and support to families affected by dementia is returning to the county's largest hospital.

19.05.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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First look as GP surgery's £3m revamp nears completion

A major revamp of a Norfolk GP surgery costing £3m is nearing completion after almost a year of building.

19.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

'Calendar highlight' event set to return to Norfolk's biggest hospital

An annual event offering advice and support to families affected by dementia is returning to the county's largest hospital.

19.05.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

First look as GP surgery's £3m revamp nears completion

A major revamp of a Norfolk GP surgery costing £3m is nearing completion after almost a year of building.

19.05.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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