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Woman who discovered link with Henry VIII after moving to Norwich dies aged 91

Woman who discovered link with Henry VIII after moving to Norwich dies aged 91

A pioneering journalist and intrepid traveller with a surprising link to Henry VIII has died at the age of 91.

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Review: You absolutely need to be in the room where Hamilton happens

Review: You absolutely need to be in the room where Hamilton happens

From its very first chord, Hamilton delivers a jaw-dropping and powerful mix of drama, energy and spectacle. 

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Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Review: You absolutely need to be in the room where Hamilton happens

Review: You absolutely need to be in the room where Hamilton happens

From its very first chord, Hamilton delivers a jaw-dropping and powerful mix of drama, energy and spectacle. 

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Norwich man mistaken for spy and pointed at with gun and grenade while on hike

Norwich man mistaken for spy and pointed at with gun and grenade while on hike

It may sound like the plot of an action film, but for one Norfolk man a weekend hike turned into a real-life military standoff involving grenades,...

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Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Could you give one of the GoGoSafari sculptures a new home?

Could you give one of the GoGoSafari sculptures a new home?

After a summer of adventure across Norwich and Norfolk, the magnificent GoGoSafari sculptures are preparing to find their forever homes at a...

20.09.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Could you give one of the GoGoSafari sculptures a new home?

Could you give one of the GoGoSafari sculptures a new home?

After a summer of adventure across Norwich and Norfolk, the magnificent GoGoSafari sculptures are preparing to find their forever homes at a...

20.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari bosses praise 'incredible' turnout for Norfolk's wildest summer trail

GoGoSafari bosses praise 'incredible' turnout for Norfolk's wildest summer trail

For ten weeks, GoGoSafari has transformed Norwich and parts of Norfolk into a wild and wonderful outdoor gallery, with a spectacular trail of safari...

17.09.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari bosses praise 'incredible' turnout for Norfolk's wildest summer trail

GoGoSafari bosses praise 'incredible' turnout for Norfolk's wildest summer trail

For ten weeks, GoGoSafari has transformed Norwich and parts of Norfolk into a wild and wonderful outdoor gallery, with a spectacular trail of safari...

17.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Fresh excavations in Norfolk shed new light on its largest Roman town

Fresh excavations in Norfolk shed new light on its largest Roman town

Organisers behind one of Norfolk’s most successful archaeological digs are celebrating another successful season. 

14.09.2025 30

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Magician swaps tricks for sprints and loses SIX stone - all in memory of late father

Magician swaps tricks for sprints and loses SIX stone - all in memory of late father

A Norfolk magician has swapped his sleight of hand for running shoes by taking on a monumental challenge in memory of his father.

14.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Fresh excavations in Norfolk shed new light on its largest Roman town

Fresh excavations in Norfolk shed new light on its largest Roman town

Organisers behind one of Norfolk’s most successful archaeological digs are celebrating another successful season. 

14.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari sculptures welcomed at Norfolk zoo for one-of-a-kind farewell event

GoGoSafari sculptures welcomed at Norfolk zoo for one-of-a-kind farewell event

The main attraction for a one-of-a-kind farewell event to mark the end of this year’s incredible GoGoSafari trail has arrived at a Norfolk zoo.

13.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Meet the woman supporting those through menopause with her... singing!

Meet the woman supporting those through menopause with her... singing!

A woman supporting others through menopause will be making her solo singing debut as part of an on-going campaign.

13.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

GoGoSafari sculptures welcomed at Norfolk zoo for one-of-a-kind farewell event

GoGoSafari sculptures welcomed at Norfolk zoo for one-of-a-kind farewell event

The main attraction for a one-of-a-kind farewell event to mark the end of this year’s incredible GoGoSafari trail has arrived at a Norfolk zoo.

13.09.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Meet the woman supporting those through menopause with her... singing!

Meet the woman supporting those through menopause with her... singing!

A woman supporting others through menopause will be making her solo singing debut as part of an on-going campaign.

13.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tragic death of detransitioning woman who struggled after teenage trauma

Tragic death of detransitioning woman who struggled after teenage trauma

A young woman who suffered a traumatic assault before transitioning to live as a man then detransitioning took her own life while living in a care...

12.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opens into man, 55, found dead at home in Norfolk village

Investigation opens into man, 55, found dead at home in Norfolk village

An inquest has opened into the death of a man who died at his home last month.  

12.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Tragic death of detransitioning woman who struggled after teenage trauma

Tragic death of detransitioning woman who struggled after teenage trauma

A young woman who suffered a traumatic assault before transitioning to live as a man then detransitioning took her own life while living in a care...

12.09.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opens into man, 55, found dead at home in Norfolk village

Investigation opens into man, 55, found dead at home in Norfolk village

An inquest has opened into the death of a man who died at his home last month.  

12.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Mystery surrounds death of man, 55, not seen or heard from for months

Mystery surrounds death of man, 55, not seen or heard from for months

Mystery surrounds the death of a man who was found at his home having not been seen nor heard from for months. 

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Investigation opened into death 41-year-old father

Investigation opened into death 41-year-old father

An inquest has been opened into the death of a much-loved father following his death aged 41. 

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

101-year-old Second World War veteran with no relatives given poignant send-off

101-year-old Second World War veteran with no relatives given poignant send-off

A Second World War veteran has been given a fitting send-off following his death aged 101.

10.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'She was our rock' - Family's tribute to 'amazing' mum killed in crash

'She was our rock' - Family's tribute to 'amazing' mum killed in crash

The family of a woman who died after a collision in Norfolk has issued a tribute following an inquest opening into her death. 

09.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Former Coldstream Guardsman and minister who made his home in Norfolk dies aged 97

Former Coldstream Guardsman and minister who made his home in Norfolk dies aged 97

A former Coldstream Guardsman who gave up secular work after he felt the call of God has died aged 97.

08.09.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Don't miss the chance to take home your very own GoGoSafari sculpture

Don't miss the chance to take home your very own GoGoSafari sculpture

For ten weeks this summer, GoGoSafari created a vibrant trail of beautifully decorated animal sculptures across Norwich and parts of Norfolk. 

08.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Former Coldstream Guardsman and minister who made his home in Norfolk dies aged 97

Former Coldstream Guardsman and minister who made his home in Norfolk dies aged 97

A former Coldstream Guardsman who gave up secular work after he felt the call of God has died aged 97.

08.09.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Don't miss the chance to take home your very own GoGoSafari sculpture

Don't miss the chance to take home your very own GoGoSafari sculpture

For ten weeks this summer, GoGoSafari created a vibrant trail of beautifully decorated animal sculptures across Norwich and parts of Norfolk. 

08.09.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Missed out on the GoGoSafari trail? Here's your final chance to see them all!

Missed out on the GoGoSafari trail? Here's your final chance to see them all!

They may have disappeared from the streets of Norwich and further afield but the wild adventure of GoGoSafari isn’t over yet. 

06.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Missed out on the GoGoSafari trail? Here's your final chance to see them all!

Missed out on the GoGoSafari trail? Here's your final chance to see them all!

They may have disappeared from the streets of Norwich and further afield but the wild adventure of GoGoSafari isn’t over yet. 

06.09.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Young teen restores tractor with paper round money - and it's all for poignant cause

Young teen restores tractor with paper round money - and it's all for poignant cause

A young teen is set to ride his very own tractor through the Norfolk countryside this weekend in honour of his grandad who was diagnosed with a...

06.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Notorious Norwich pensioner jailed for raping schoolchildren dies in prison

Notorious Norwich pensioner jailed for raping schoolchildren dies in prison

A Norwich pensioner who was jailed for abusing eight children two decades after he  initially cheated justice died while serving 21 years prison.

05.09.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Notorious Norwich pensioner jailed for raping schoolchildren dies in prison

Notorious Norwich pensioner jailed for raping schoolchildren dies in prison

A Norwich pensioner who was jailed for abusing eight children two decades after he  initially cheated justice died while serving 21 years prison.

05.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man who lived in fear after baseball bat attack outside his flat took his own life

Man who lived in fear after baseball bat attack outside his flat took his own life

A “highly vulnerable” man who was left living in fear after being attacked with a baseball bat outside of his flat took his own life, a court has...

05.09.2025 10

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Man who died after falling down flight of stairs had heart attack moments before

Man who died after falling down flight of stairs had heart attack moments before

A man who suffered a heart attack, causing him to fall down a flight of stairs at his home, died from his injuries, a court has heard. 

04.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man who died after falling down flight of stairs had heart attack moments before

Man who died after falling down flight of stairs had heart attack moments before

A man who suffered a heart attack, causing him to fall down a flight of stairs at his home, died from his injuries, a court has heard. 

04.09.2025 20

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Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Norwich Evening News

Donna-Louise Bishop

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

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

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

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

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

15.08.2025 30

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