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Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

A treasurer who was jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Norfolk churches died following an unexpected choking incident. 

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Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

A treasurer who was jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Norfolk churches died following an unexpected choking incident. 

yesterday 5

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Mystery surrounds death of man found dead at Norfolk home

Mystery surrounds death of man found dead at Norfolk home

Mystery surrounds the death of a man who died at his home in Norfolk. 

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New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

The latest appointments in a series of changes at Norfolk’s three main NHS hospitals have been announced. 

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

An investigation has been opened into the death of a retired company director from an industrial disease. 

previous day 2

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

The latest appointments in a series of changes at Norfolk’s three main NHS hospitals have been announced. 

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk's 'Victor Meldrew' found dead at home after being banned from town

Norfolk's 'Victor Meldrew' found dead at home after being banned from town

Mystery still surrounds the passing of ‘Norfolk's Victor Meldrew’, who was found dead at his home earlier this year. 

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

An investigation has been opened into the death of a retired company director from an industrial disease. 

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

A retired builder described as a “country chap” died after suffering catastrophic blood loss from a series of self-inflicted wounds, an inquest heard.

wednesday 4

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

54-year-old man discovered dead by friend had taken drugs

54-year-old man discovered dead by friend had taken drugs

A 54-year-old man who was discovered dead by a friend at his home had taken several drugs. 

wednesday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

A retired builder described as a “country chap” died after suffering catastrophic blood loss from a series of self-inflicted wounds, an inquest heard.

wednesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation launched into death of retired electrician

Investigation launched into death of retired electrician

An investigation has been launched following the death of a retired electrician who is suspected to have died from an asbestos-related disease.  

wednesday 5

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Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

A community stalwart who helped hundreds of young children learn to read died after sustaining a fatal head injury during a fall. 

25.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Landlady who ‘put world to rights’ dies aged 96

Landlady who ‘put world to rights’ dies aged 96

A landlady who ‘put the world to rights’ has died at the age of 96 after injuring herself during a fall. 

25.11.2025 30

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Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

A community stalwart who helped hundreds of young children learn to read died after sustaining a fatal head injury during a fall. 

25.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

The mother of a 21-year-old man found dead more than three years ago is still hoping for long-awaited answers after further delays to his inquest were...

24.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

The mother of a 21-year-old man found dead more than three years ago is still hoping for long-awaited answers after further delays to his inquest were...

24.11.2025 4

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Inquest into woman’s care home death adjourned as investigation ‘needs more time’

Inquest into woman’s care home death adjourned as investigation ‘needs more time’

The reason behind an inquest being adjourned into the death of a woman who died at a Norfolk care home has been revealed.

23.11.2025 6

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Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

A retired businessman died in hospital from a fatal bleed on the brain, a court has heard.

20.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

A retired businessman died in hospital from a fatal bleed on the brain, a court has heard.

20.11.2025 3

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opened after death of prolific Yarmouth historian

Investigation opened after death of prolific Yarmouth historian

An investigation has been opened into the death of a prolific Norfolk historian and author. 

20.11.2025 7

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The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

He enjoyed an illustrious career, shaping national safety standards and transforming the vehicle recovery industry into the respected emergency...

19.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

An investigation has been opened into the death of one of Norfolk's best-loved DJs and fashion retailers. 

19.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Inquest opens into death of 20-year-old who took his own life

Inquest opens into death of 20-year-old who took his own life

An inquest has opened into the death of a 20-year-old from north Norfolk who is believed to have taken his own life. 

19.11.2025 6

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The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

He enjoyed an illustrious career, shaping national safety standards and transforming the vehicle recovery industry into the respected emergency...

19.11.2025 4

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Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

An investigation has been opened into the death of one of Norfolk's best-loved DJs and fashion retailers. 

19.11.2025 4

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Builder, 28, who died in horror crash was not wearing seat belt, court told

Builder, 28, who died in horror crash was not wearing seat belt, court told

A motorist who died after being thrown from his car when it flipped over on a country road was not wearing a seatbelt, an inquest has heard.

19.11.2025 4

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Father pays tribute to agricultural worker son following unexpected death

Father pays tribute to agricultural worker son following unexpected death

A tribute has been paid to an agricultural worker following his death at the age of 55.

18.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Prosecution not yet ruled out after woman's fatal crash with concrete mixer lorry

Prosecution not yet ruled out after woman's fatal crash with concrete mixer lorry

Investigations are still on-going into the death of a mother-of-three who died after a crash with a concrete mixer lorry in north Norfolk. 

18.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich soldier jailed over rape of schoolgirl found dead

Norwich soldier jailed over rape of schoolgirl found dead

A Norwich soldier who was jailed after being convicted of the rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 has died aged 30. 

18.11.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Father pays tribute to agricultural worker son following unexpected death

Father pays tribute to agricultural worker son following unexpected death

A tribute has been paid to an agricultural worker following his death at the age of 55.

18.11.2025 10

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Prosecution not yet ruled out after woman's fatal crash with concrete mixer lorry

Prosecution not yet ruled out after woman's fatal crash with concrete mixer lorry

Investigations are still on-going into the death of a mother-of-three who died after a crash with a concrete mixer lorry in north Norfolk. 

18.11.2025 3

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Victim of fatal Norfolk crash is named

Victim of fatal Norfolk crash is named

A man who died in a crash on the A148 at Bodham last month has been named.

18.11.2025 3

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Norwich soldier jailed over rape of schoolgirl found dead

Norwich soldier jailed over rape of schoolgirl found dead

A Norwich soldier who was jailed after being convicted of the rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 has died aged 30. 

18.11.2025 10

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Retired engineer died after falling and hitting head

Retired engineer died after falling and hitting head

An inquest has concluded that the death of retired engineer earlier this year was accidental. 

17.11.2025 3

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Family of man who died after 'high-risk' surgery at Norfolk hospital criticise NHS

Family of man who died after 'high-risk' surgery at Norfolk hospital criticise NHS

The family of a 52-year-old company director who died after undergoing a “high risk” operation has criticised the NHS. 

16.11.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Widow denied residential care rang relative 360 times in one day before fatal fall

Widow denied residential care rang relative 360 times in one day before fatal fall

A grieving family have criticised the decision to deny residential care to an 89-year-old woman who made 360 calls in a single day before suffering a...

16.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Family of man who died after 'high-risk' surgery at Norfolk hospital criticise NHS

Family of man who died after 'high-risk' surgery at Norfolk hospital criticise NHS

The family of a 52-year-old company director who died after undergoing a “high risk” operation has criticised the NHS. 

16.11.2025 3

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Widow denied residential care rang relative 360 times in one day before fatal fall

Widow denied residential care rang relative 360 times in one day before fatal fall

A grieving family have criticised the decision to deny residential care to an 89-year-old woman who made 360 calls in a single day before suffering a...

16.11.2025 2

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Man with history of addiction prescribed hundreds of painkillers before overdose

Man with history of addiction prescribed hundreds of painkillers before overdose

A family has raised concerns about the amount of prescription painkillers given to a 43-year-old man in the months leading up to his death. 

14.11.2025 2

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opened after police find man, 40, dead at home

Investigation opened after police find man, 40, dead at home

An investigation has been launched into the death of a 40-year-old father from Norwich. 

13.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Father died in ‘freak’ swimming pool tragedy after taking recreational drugs

Father died in ‘freak’ swimming pool tragedy after taking recreational drugs

A young father died in what his family called a “freak accident” after taking ketamine and going for a late night dip in the family swimming pool.

13.11.2025 5

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Investigation opened after police find man, 40, dead at home

Investigation opened after police find man, 40, dead at home

An investigation has been launched into the death of a 40-year-old father from Norwich. 

13.11.2025 4

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Former soldier diagnosed with PTSD died after fall outside his local

Former soldier diagnosed with PTSD died after fall outside his local

A decorated former army bomb disposal engineer who went on to become a solicitor died after a fall outside his Norfolk home. 

13.11.2025 3

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Lecturer died by suicide in Norfolk hospital

Lecturer died by suicide in Norfolk hospital

A retired lecturer took his own life in a Norfolk hospital after expressing deep frustration with the NHS and the care he received for long-term...

12.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Father-of-five took his life the day before 28th birthday

Father-of-five took his life the day before 28th birthday

A father-of-five took his own life the day before his 28th birthday, an inquest has heard. 

12.11.2025 4

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Lecturer died by suicide in Norfolk hospital

Lecturer died by suicide in Norfolk hospital

A retired lecturer took his own life in a Norfolk hospital after expressing deep frustration with the NHS and the care he received for long-term...

12.11.2025 6

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Norwich student dies from gunshot wound in the United States

Norwich student dies from gunshot wound in the United States

Tributes have poured in for a student who died from a gunshot wound while in the United States.

11.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Drug deaths soar across Norfolk amid warning over ‘postcode lottery’ of addiction

Drug deaths soar across Norfolk amid warning over ‘postcode lottery’ of addiction

Drug deaths across Norfolk have risen sharply in the past year, sparking fears the county is facing a growing addiction crisis. 

11.11.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Mother killed while distracted by phone at road crossing

Mother killed while distracted by phone at road crossing

A mother-of-two died after stepping into a busy main road while distracted by her mobile phone.

11.11.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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