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Priscilla Queen of the Desert is thoroughly uplifting at Norwich's Theatre Royal

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is thoroughly uplifting at Norwich's Theatre Royal

Never have I been greeted at the theatre by such a dazzling spectacle of colour - sequins shimmering, feathers flourishing and personalities as...

31.03.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is thoroughly uplifting at Norwich's Theatre Royal

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is thoroughly uplifting at Norwich's Theatre Royal

Never have I been greeted at the theatre by such a dazzling spectacle of colour - sequins shimmering, feathers flourishing and personalities as...

31.03.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

REVEALED: Cause of death of second man to die in same house in a week

REVEALED: Cause of death of second man to die in same house in a week

The cause of death of a man found in a house just a week after another man died in the same property has been revealed.

31.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Next-of-kin appeal after death of man near Dereham

Next-of-kin appeal after death of man near Dereham

The death of an 80-year-old man has prompted an appeal to find his next-of-kin.

30.03.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Pensioner's death linked to years spent fireproofing doors

Pensioner's death linked to years spent fireproofing doors

A Norwich pensioner who spent years fireproofing doors with asbestos materials has died from an industrial disease linked to his work, an inquest has...

26.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Pensioner's death linked to years spent fireproofing doors

Pensioner's death linked to years spent fireproofing doors

A Norwich pensioner who spent years fireproofing doors with asbestos materials has died from an industrial disease linked to his work, an inquest has...

26.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Family raise concerns after woman left bedbound following hallucination tragedy

Family raise concerns after woman left bedbound following hallucination tragedy

A 91-year-old woman who suffered a series of falls and declining health in her final months died after going more than a week without food, a court...

26.03.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Equipment that fatally crushed undertaker 'in scissor lift' brought into court

Equipment that fatally crushed undertaker 'in scissor lift' brought into court

Machinery that fatally crushed and trapped an undertaker was brought into court during an ongoing investigation into her death.

24.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk man inherits rare motorbike just months before tragedy

As a young boy growing up in the countryside, Stuart Thornton would always know when his father Mike was on his way home from work.

22.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk man inherits rare motorbike just months before tragedy

As a young boy growing up in the countryside, Stuart Thornton would always know when his father Mike was on his way home from work.

22.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Retired surveyor dies day after falling onto concrete outside home

A retired chartered surveyor died the day after falling onto concrete outside his home, a court has heard.

22.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

New figures reveal thousands of 'avoidable deaths' in region each year

More than 11,000 deaths in the East of England are considered “avoidable” according to new government figures.

22.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Cord issue' may have contributed to newborn baby's hospital death, court told

The parents of a newborn baby who died shortly after being born have raised concerns that an umbilical cord wrapped around his neck may have caused...

22.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Sharp' and 'stoic' former market trader dies aged 88

A former market trader described by her family as “stoic” died from natural causes after a fall at her care home, an inquest has heard.

22.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

New figures reveal thousands of 'avoidable deaths' in region each year

More than 11,000 deaths in the East of England are considered “avoidable” according to new government figures.

22.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Teen with severe form of cerebral palsy undergoes life-changing brain surgery

A teenager living with one of the most severe forms of cerebral palsy is beginning to show promising signs of improvement following complex,...

21.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Teen with severe form of cerebral palsy undergoes life-changing brain surgery

A teenager living with one of the most severe forms of cerebral palsy is beginning to show promising signs of improvement following complex,...

21.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tributes paid to 'magnetic' 42-year-old campervan entrepreneur after shock death

A heartfelt tribute has been paid to a “magnetic” campervan entrepreneur and family man who died suddenly aged 42.

21.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tributes paid to 'magnetic' 42-year-old campervan entrepreneur after shock death

A heartfelt tribute has been paid to a “magnetic” campervan entrepreneur and family man who died suddenly aged 42.

21.03.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

From ashes to... art? Norfolk painter offers unconventional pet tributes

In a quiet corner of the south Norfolk countryside, one artist is transforming grief into something perhaps a little unconventional.

21.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man who died from industrial disease likely exposed by 'drilling holes' as teenager

A man who died from an industrial disease was likely exposed as a teenager while drilling into walls during building work in the 1970s, a court has...

20.03.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Probe into death of motorcyclist, 77, who died at home following crash

An investigation has been opened after a 77-year-old died at his home following a motorcycle accident.

18.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Probe into death of motorcyclist, 77, who died at home following crash

An investigation has been opened after a 77-year-old died at his home following a motorcycle accident.

18.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Second stairgate inquest scheduled seven years after trapped boy died

A new date for a second inquest into the death of a boy who became trapped between two stair gates has been set - more than seven years after the...

17.03.2026 9

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Second stairgate inquest scheduled seven years after trapped boy died

A new date for a second inquest into the death of a boy who became trapped between two stair gates has been set - more than seven years after the...

17.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman who 'kicked dust around' in factory dies from rare and aggressive cancer

A woman who would “kick dust around” in the factory she worked in died after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer.

17.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman who 'kicked dust around' in factory dies from rare and aggressive cancer

A woman who would “kick dust around” in the factory she worked in died after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer.

17.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Biker, 69, died after his motorcycle toppled over and crushed him

A motorcyclist enthusiast died after his bike fell on top of him at a service station, a court has heard.

17.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norwich woman, 53, died at home on Valentine’s Day

A Norwich woman died at her home on Valentine’s Day, a court has heard.

16.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norwich woman, 53, died at home on Valentine’s Day

A Norwich woman died at her home on Valentine’s Day, a court has heard.

16.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Lucky' civil servant who worked during Winter of Discontent celebrates milestone

A care home resident who worked at the heart of government during the turbulent Winter of Discontent has celebrated her 100th birthday.

15.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Lucky' civil servant who worked during Winter of Discontent celebrates milestone

A care home resident who worked at the heart of government during the turbulent Winter of Discontent has celebrated her 100th birthday.

15.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man died at home with more than six times drink-drive alcohol limit in his system

A man who died at his home in King’s Lynn had more than six times the legal drink-drive limit of alcohol in his blood, an inquest has heard.

15.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Young man 'hidden in plain sight' before tragic death

A safeguarding review into the death of a 21-year-old has found he was “hidden in plain sight” as his struggles were repeatedly overlooked by...

14.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Young man 'hidden in plain sight' before tragic death

A safeguarding review into the death of a 21-year-old has found he was “hidden in plain sight” as his struggles were repeatedly overlooked by...

14.03.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Chef and restauranteur who won praise from Lionel Richie dies aged 84

A chef and restauranteur who was once praised by Lionel Richie and the Commodores for giving them “the best meal” has died age 84.

14.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Chef and restauranteur who won praise from Lionel Richie dies aged 84

A chef and restauranteur who was once praised by Lionel Richie and the Commodores for giving them “the best meal” has died age 84.

14.03.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Hidden internal bleeding killed retired blacksmith, court told

A retired blacksmith who had been “delighted” to move into a care home with strong family ties died after a fall caused a catastrophic internal bleed.

13.03.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman who died 18 days after hit-and-run suffered horrific injuries, court told

A woman who died a fortnight after being struck in a hit-and-run sustained multiple traumatic injuries in the incident, a court has heard.

12.03.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Former sailing club commodore dies at Norwich hospital

An inquest has been opened into the death of a former sailing club commodore who died at a Norwich hospital.

12.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Former sailing club commodore dies at Norwich hospital

An inquest has been opened into the death of a former sailing club commodore who died at a Norwich hospital.

12.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Probe opened into death of 23-year-old found dead at home

An investigation has opened into the death of a 23-year-old found dead at his home.

11.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Probe opened into death of 23-year-old found dead at home

An investigation has opened into the death of a 23-year-old found dead at his home.

11.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Misplaced worries over 'faulty' boiler sparked anxiety spiral that ended in tragedy

Concerns about a newly-installed boiler triggered a spiral of anxiety that ended with a man taking his own life, a court has heard.

11.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Care home to provide court statement after resident dies choking on a strawberry

An investigation has opened into the death of a care home resident who died after choking on a strawberry.

09.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Care home to provide court statement after resident dies choking on a strawberry

An investigation has opened into the death of a care home resident who died after choking on a strawberry.

09.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Motorcyclist found in undergrowth 'likely died instantly' in mystery crash

A loving husband and father who suffered fatal injuries when he crashed his motorcycle into a tree “likely died instantly”, a court has heard.

09.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Motorcyclist found in undergrowth 'likely died instantly' in mystery crash

A loving husband and father who suffered fatal injuries when he crashed his motorcycle into a tree “likely died instantly”, a court has heard.

09.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Dawn Jackson MBE, co-founder of Future Projects, dies aged 62

She gave decades of her life to helping disadvantaged youngsters, embracing a deep-running passion for an often-misjudged city community.

09.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Dawn Jackson MBE, co-founder of Future Projects, dies aged 62

She gave decades of her life to helping disadvantaged youngsters, embracing a deep-running passion for an often-misjudged city community.

09.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop