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Archaeological dig of Roman town welcomes bumper visitor numbers

Archaeological dig of Roman town welcomes bumper visitor numbers

An annual archaeological dig has proved very popular at a site believed to have been the largest Roman town in East Anglia. 

29.08.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Jam sandwiches to playground tag... Wartime school days fondly remembered

Jam sandwiches to playground tag... Wartime school days fondly remembered

As children prepare to settle into a new school year, residents at a north Norfolk care home have been looking back on their own early days in the...

29.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Archaeological dig of Roman town welcomes bumper visitor numbers

Archaeological dig of Roman town welcomes bumper visitor numbers

An annual archaeological dig has proved very popular at a site believed to have been the largest Roman town in East Anglia. 

29.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Second World War veteran dies day after celebrating 101st birthday

Second World War veteran dies day after celebrating 101st birthday

A Second World War veteran who dedicated himself to his country died the day after celebrating his 101st birthday. 

24.08.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari sculptures to take over Norfolk Zoo for farewell event

GoGoSafari sculptures to take over Norfolk Zoo for farewell event

It’s going to be utterly wild at Banham Zoo this September as art and animals collide in the GoGo to the Zoo celebration. 

22.08.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari sculptures to take over Norfolk Zoo for farewell event

GoGoSafari sculptures to take over Norfolk Zoo for farewell event

It’s going to be utterly wild at Banham Zoo this September as art and animals collide in the GoGo to the Zoo celebration. 

22.08.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Obituary: Courageous survivor who co-created leading cancer charity

Obituary: Courageous survivor who co-created leading cancer charity

A farmer by heritage, the man behind of one of Norfolk’s most prominent charities has become testament to the power of giving back. 

18.08.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Obituary: Courageous survivor who co-created leading cancer charity

Obituary: Courageous survivor who co-created leading cancer charity

A farmer by heritage, the man behind of one of Norfolk’s most prominent charities has become testament to the power of giving back. 

18.08.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Hidden tribute to much-missed Norfolk businessman on GoGoSafari sculpture

Hidden tribute to much-missed Norfolk businessman on GoGoSafari sculpture

This year’s GoGoSafari trail has so far delighted tens of thousands of visitors who have descended on Norwich and further afield.

17.08.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Clergyman and broadcasting personality 'full of good humour and quips' dies aged 91

Clergyman and broadcasting personality 'full of good humour and quips' dies aged 91

He rarely needed notes when delivering sermons and could deliver a speech at short notice to cover a fellow clergyman or absent speaker if needed. 

17.08.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Hidden tribute to much-missed Norfolk businessman on GoGoSafari sculpture

Hidden tribute to much-missed Norfolk businessman on GoGoSafari sculpture

This year’s GoGoSafari trail has so far delighted tens of thousands of visitors who have descended on Norwich and further afield.

17.08.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Clergyman and broadcasting personality 'full of good humour and quips' dies aged 91

Clergyman and broadcasting personality 'full of good humour and quips' dies aged 91

He rarely needed notes when delivering sermons and could deliver a speech at short notice to cover a fellow clergyman or absent speaker if needed. 

17.08.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Probe into death of Norwich prisoner who sexually assaulted dementia sufferer

Probe into death of Norwich prisoner who sexually assaulted dementia sufferer

A probe into the death of a man who sexually assaulted both a dementia sufferer and a pregnant woman has revealed how he died in prison earlier this...

15.08.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Probe into death of Norwich prisoner who sexually assaulted dementia sufferer

Probe into death of Norwich prisoner who sexually assaulted dementia sufferer

A probe into the death of a man who sexually assaulted both a dementia sufferer and a pregnant woman has revealed how he died in prison earlier this...

15.08.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman believed to have taken her own life at home, court told

Woman believed to have taken her own life at home, court told

An inquest has been opened into the death of a woman who is believed to have taken her own life. 

15.08.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Prominent Norfolk runner dies, aged 44

Prominent Norfolk runner dies, aged 44

A prominent member of Norfolk's running community has died at the age of 44.

14.08.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Retired gardener died after injuring his head in fall, court told

Retired gardener died after injuring his head in fall, court told

A retired gardener died after being admitted to hospital following a fall, a court has heard. 

14.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Prominent Norfolk runner dies, aged 44

Prominent Norfolk runner dies, aged 44

A prominent member of Norfolk's running community has died at the age of 44.

14.08.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Sea of Hawaiian shirts and a coffin adorned with top hat at city character's funeral

Sea of Hawaiian shirts and a coffin adorned with top hat at city character's funeral

More tributes have been paid to a beloved city character following his funeral last week. 

13.08.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGo collection transforms Norfolk home into international landmark

GoGo collection transforms Norfolk home into international landmark

From a single gorilla to a garden full of hares, dinosaurs and dragons, one family's sculpture collection has become a local landmark. 

13.08.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Sea of Hawaiian shirts and a coffin adorned with top hat at city character's funeral

Sea of Hawaiian shirts and a coffin adorned with top hat at city character's funeral

More tributes have been paid to a beloved city character following his funeral last week. 

13.08.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGo collection transforms Norfolk home into international landmark

GoGo collection transforms Norfolk home into international landmark

From a single gorilla to a garden full of hares, dinosaurs and dragons, one family's sculpture collection has become a local landmark. 

13.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Love forever! Oasis fans from Norfolk get engaged at sell-out London concert

The answer can surely only have been 'definitely maybe'...

12.08.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man’s shock death at home after 'nice day out' with wife

The wife of a retired carpenter has paid tribute to her husband following his shock death after a day out shopping together. 

11.08.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Quiet and laid-back' father, 26, took own life after crashing car, court told

A “quiet and laid-back” father took his own life just hours after crashing his car, a court has heard. 

11.08.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man dies after falling over in caravan bathroom

A grandfather who punctured his lung during a fall in the bathroom of his caravan died from his injuries, a court has heard. 

10.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man died trying to retrieve drone stuck 20ft up tree at late father's home

A 60-year-old man died falling 20ft from a tree while trying to retrieve a drone he had been flying after it got caught up in branches at his late...

09.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

High-ranking military official found at home with fatal stab wound

A high-ranking military official died at his home from a fatal stab wound, a court has heard.

06.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Sister’s tribute to chef 'with a big heart' after drugs death

The sister of a Norwich chef has paid tribute to her “kind and loyal” brother following his sudden death from drugs. 

28.07.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man dies from heart attack after surviving life-threatening illness

A man who overcame life-threatening liver failure he was "not expected to survive" has died after suffering a heart attack. 

28.07.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Sister’s tribute to chef 'with a big heart' after drugs death

The sister of a Norwich chef has paid tribute to her “kind and loyal” brother following his sudden death from drugs. 

28.07.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man, 59, dies at Norfolk hospital with septicaemia

A man who was living in supported accommodation died at a Norfolk hospital with septicaemia, a court has heard. 

27.07.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari shows support for Canaries live painting new kit on Mini G

A touch of Carrow Road came to the city centre after a local artist live-painted one of the GoGoSafari sculptures.

26.07.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari shows support for Canaries live painting new kit on Mini G

A touch of Carrow Road came to the city centre after a local artist live-painted one of the GoGoSafari sculptures.

26.07.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Services blasted after 'neglect' contributed to woman's limb loss and death

Norfolk’s most senior coroner has expressed her concerns over “gaps” in care which saw a Norwich woman die from neglect. 

24.07.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Renowned university lecturer died days after fall at home, court told

An inquest has concluded into the death of a renowned university academic from north Norfolk. 

24.07.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Services blasted after 'neglect' contributed to woman's limb loss and death

Norfolk’s most senior coroner has expressed her concerns over “gaps” in care which saw a Norwich woman die from neglect. 

24.07.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman died from infection after being licked by granddaughter's dog

A woman died after suffering an infection caused by her granddaughter's dog licking a wound on her leg, a court has heard.

23.07.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman died from infection after being licked by granddaughter's dog

A woman died after suffering an infection caused by her granddaughter's dog licking a wound on her leg, a court has heard.

23.07.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Gorleston woman dies after suffering traumatic rib fracture in fall

A retired property manager has died following a fall which saw her suffer a traumatic rib fracture, a court has heard. 

23.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opened into death of car repair specialist

An investigation into how a retired car repair specialist died from mesothelioma is under way at a Norfolk court.

23.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tributes to volunteer who spent 300 hours at the bedsides of dying patients

A beloved volunteer who dedicated herself to supporting those in hospital during their last hours of life has died.

22.07.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tributes to volunteer who spent 300 hours at the bedsides of dying patients

A beloved volunteer who dedicated herself to supporting those in hospital during their last hours of life has died.

22.07.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Grieving parents desperate for answers after four-year-old's inquest delayed

Grieving parents whose daughter died at the age of just four have voiced their frustrations that an investigation into her death will be further...

22.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tennis coaching ace and EDP columnist Jean Harris dies aged 89

From teaching ice hockey in the depths of wintry Montreal to becoming a driving force behind some of Norfolk’s most talent tennis players, Jean...

21.07.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tennis coaching ace and EDP columnist Jean Harris dies aged 89

From teaching ice hockey in the depths of wintry Montreal to becoming a driving force behind some of Norfolk’s most talent tennis players, Jean...

21.07.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Helpful' neighbour found dead inside home by friend who brought him shopping

An inquest has concluded into the death of a “friendly” neighbour who "always offered to help”. 

20.07.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Former employee of renowned city institution dies aged 96

A former employee of a renowned city institution whose family was at the heart of everything he did has died aged 96. 

20.07.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Helpful' neighbour found dead inside home by friend who brought him shopping

An inquest has concluded into the death of a “friendly” neighbour who "always offered to help”. 

20.07.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Former employee of renowned city institution dies aged 96

A former employee of a renowned city institution whose family was at the heart of everything he did has died aged 96. 

20.07.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop