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Former sailing club commodore dies at Norwich hospital

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.

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Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Former sailing club commodore dies at Norwich hospital

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.

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

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Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

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Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

monday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

monday 7

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

monday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

monday 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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.

monday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Family 'devastated' by death of mental health worker who died by suicide at home

Family 'devastated' by death of mental health worker who died by suicide at home

The mother of a woman who worked as a mental health support worker has spoken out after her daughter died just six weeks after contacting a crisis...

monday 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Family 'devastated' by death of mental health worker who died by suicide at home

Family 'devastated' by death of mental health worker who died by suicide at home

The mother of a woman who worked as a mental health support worker has spoken out after her daughter died just six weeks after contacting a crisis...

monday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Death of motorcyclist killed by reversing lorry prompts road safety review

Death of motorcyclist killed by reversing lorry prompts road safety review

A minister has prompted a review into a national road safety strategy following a fatal collision that killed a motorcyclist near Norwich.

08.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Death of motorcyclist killed by reversing lorry prompts road safety review

Death of motorcyclist killed by reversing lorry prompts road safety review

A minister has prompted a review into a national road safety strategy following a fatal collision that killed a motorcyclist near Norwich.

08.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman left with 'survivor's guilt' following blood transfusion after stillborn birth

Woman left with 'survivor's guilt' following blood transfusion after stillborn birth

A woman has spoken out for the first time about the guilt she feels after surviving Hepatitis C contracted through infected blood.

08.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Emergency response procedural errors flagged after woman died at home

Emergency response procedural errors flagged after woman died at home

A report looking into the delay in a woman’s care, launched after she was found dead at her home, has highlighted a breach in documentation.

08.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman left with 'survivor's guilt' following blood transfusion after stillborn birth

Woman left with 'survivor's guilt' following blood transfusion after stillborn birth

A woman has spoken out for the first time about the guilt she feels after surviving Hepatitis C contracted through infected blood.

08.03.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Much‑loved shantyman honoured with poignant tributes

Much‑loved shantyman honoured with poignant tributes

A much‑loved sea shantyman has been honoured with music, memories and a poignant tribute.

07.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opens after man in his 50s found dead at home

Investigation opens after man in his 50s found dead at home

An inquest has opened into the death of a man in his 50s discovered at his home.

03.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opens after man in his 50s found dead at home

Investigation opens after man in his 50s found dead at home

An inquest has opened into the death of a man in his 50s discovered at his home.

03.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Sex offender sentenced to 15 years in prison dies aged 80

Sex offender sentenced to 15 years in prison dies aged 80

A man who was jailed for a series of sexual offences against a child under 13 after he "abused a position of trust" has died.

02.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Overzealous' care potentially delayed woman's discharge from hospital, inquest told

'Overzealous' care potentially delayed woman's discharge from hospital, inquest told

A woman’s hospital discharge may have been delayed after potentially “overzealous” personal care led to a leg injury, a court has heard.

01.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Couple to 'give back' to grieving parents after newborn son almost dies from sepsis

Couple to 'give back' to grieving parents after newborn son almost dies from sepsis

The moment Vanessa Green first held her newborn son in intensive care, she did not know if he would survive the night.

01.03.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Mother who feared not seeing her boys grow up due to rare disease speaks out

When Rebecca Judge lined up for the London Marathon, she already knew she would not be running it.

28.02.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Mystery donor makes £10,000 gift to family of labourer who died at building site

An anonymous benefactor has donated £10,000 to the heartbroken family of a man who died after an incident at a building site in Sprowston.

25.02.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Mother breaks down as she hears daughter who died at N&N 'could have been saved'

The mother of a four-year-old schoolgirl was forced to leave her daughter's inquest sobbing after an expert claimed she could have been saved.

25.02.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Parents pay tribute to 'one in a million' teen found dead in Norfolk park

The parents of a “one in a million” teenage girl found dead in a north Norfolk park have paid tribute.

24.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Parents recall ‘devastating’ death of daughter, four, in N&N

The parents of a four-year-old girl described as a “beautiful little ray of sunshine” have told an inquest of the moment they were informed she...

24.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Big character' pub manager dies after consuming class A drugs

A pub manager described as “a big character” has died after consuming class A drugs, a court has heard.

23.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'I’m dying, my heart’s stopping' - Mum recalls final moments with eight-year-old son

A mother has spoken movingly about the moment her eight-year-old son told her “I love you” before dying peacefully in her arms from a lifelong...

22.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman who had repeated 'delusions of a heart attack' dies after fall, court told

A 90-year-old widow who suffered a gradual decline in her health died days after a fall, a court has heard.

22.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Serious concerns raised after man dies shortly after release from HMP Norwich

Serious concerns over how prisoners with mental health needs are released from custody have been raised following the death of an inmate who took his...

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Brave mum speaks out over death of six-year-old son given just months to live

A mother whose six-year-old son died after being given just months to live has spoken out ahead of a poignant tribute following his death.

22.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman dies after hugging father as a child exposed her to deadly fibres

A woman who died from an asbestos-related cancer was exposed to the deadly fibres as a young child while hugging her father after his shifts at a...

21.02.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opens into death of man exposed to asbestos

An investigation is under way into the death of a man following his contact with asbestos.

21.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk man’s quest to find absent father in Peru inspires debut novel

A Norfolk man’s real-life journey to find the father he had never known has inspired his debut novel.

21.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Cyclist 'somersaulted' into air after fatal crash with car on 'lethal' crossing

An artist who died after being struck by a car while crossing a busy Norfolk road was seen to "somersault" into the air, an inquest has heard.

18.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Widower dies on Christmas Eve after fall in the garden while taking out rubbish

An 89-year-old man who fell while taking the rubbish out at his home died on Christmas Eve, an inquest heard.

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tributes paid to stalwart runner and 'good man' after cancer death

Tributes have been paid to a stalwart runner who travelled the world taking part in several fitness events, following his death from cancer.

18.02.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Woman, 58, found dead inside flat by landlord

A 58-year-old woman who died at her home was discovered by her landlord, a court has heard.

18.02.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man dies after falling while putting shopping away

An 82-year-old man died after losing his balance and falling while putting away items that had been delivered to his home, an inquest has heard.

17.02.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk prison recruits Pagan chaplain (but insists they can't get naked)

A Norfolk prison’s latest recruitment call has raised eyebrows, after it revealed it is seeking to employ a Pagan chaplain.

06.02.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk prison recruits Pagan chaplain (but insists they can't get naked)

A Norfolk prison’s latest recruitment call has raised eyebrows, after it revealed it is seeking to employ a Pagan chaplain.

06.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Death of city tattooist, 42, to be investigated

An investigation has been opened into the death of a city tattooist whose body was found in his room earlier this year. 

05.02.2026 6

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Death of city tattooist, 42, to be investigated

An investigation has been opened into the death of a city tattooist whose body was found in his room earlier this year. 

05.02.2026 6

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Snooker legend John Virgo, who had unusual link to Norfolk, dies aged 79

The former snooker player and commentator John Virgo, whose name once graced the front of a Norfolk club, has died at the age of 79

05.02.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Young father, 24, takes own life after struggling with childhood trauma

The death of a young father who struggled with childhood trauma and the impact of sexual assault has been described as “heartbreaking” by those...

04.02.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man, 48, found dead inside flat

An investigation has been opened into the death of 48-year-old man who died at his flat. 

03.02.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Dedicated teacher known affectionately as 'Mrs P' dies aged 92

She was rarely able to walk outside her city home without being stopped by familiar voices calling out.

02.02.2026 6

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop