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'That's Norwich for you' - Reform hits back at 'infantile' cancellation of city event

Reform has described the cancellation of an event it had booked at a city brewery as "infantile". 

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Norwich Evening News

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'That's Norwich for you' - Reform hits back at 'infantile' cancellation of city event

Reform has described the cancellation of an event it had booked at a city brewery as "infantile". 

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Eastern Daily Press

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'We cannot stand still' - Council hits back at market revamp criticism

'We cannot stand still' - Council hits back at market revamp criticism

City councillors have hit back at criticism of a planned revamp of Norwich Market.

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Norwich Evening News

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'We cannot stand still' - Council hits back at market revamp criticism

'We cannot stand still' - Council hits back at market revamp criticism

City councillors have hit back at criticism of a planned revamp of Norwich Market.

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City allotment holders complain about 'well above inflation' rent hike

City allotment holders complain about 'well above inflation' rent hike

City allotment holders have complained after being hit with a rent hike despite facing issues with "inadequate" fencing.

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Norwich Evening News

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Neighbours complain after FIVE year DIY project leaves cottage clad in scaffolding

Neighbours complain after FIVE year DIY project leaves cottage clad in scaffolding

All but the most committed of DIY enthusiasts will know the feeling...

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Eastern Daily Press

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City allotment holders complain about 'well above inflation' rent hike

City allotment holders complain about 'well above inflation' rent hike

City allotment holders have complained after being hit with a rent hike despite facing issues with "inadequate" fencing.

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Councillors 'embarrass themselves' as tempers flare in chaotic Gaza debate

Councillors 'embarrass themselves' as tempers flare in chaotic Gaza debate

Councillors apologised for "embarrassing" conduct after a debate on the conflict in Gaza descended into shouting and arguments. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Concerns raised about safety of trees in one of city's most expensive streets

Concerns raised about safety of trees in one of city's most expensive streets

Concerns have been raised about the safety of trees overhanging one of the poshest streets in Norwich. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Councillors 'embarrass themselves' as tempers flare in chaotic Gaza debate

Councillors 'embarrass themselves' as tempers flare in chaotic Gaza debate

Councillors apologised for "embarrassing" conduct after a debate on the conflict in Gaza descended into shouting and arguments. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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Concerns raised about safety of trees in one of city's most expensive streets

Concerns raised about safety of trees in one of city's most expensive streets

Concerns have been raised about the safety of trees overhanging one of the poshest streets in Norwich. 

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Former pub clad in scaffolding for four years deterring museum visitors

Former pub clad in scaffolding for four years deterring museum visitors

A Norfolk museum has complained about the state of its neighbouring pub, which has been clad in scaffolding for more than four years.

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Calls for reinstatement of historic city centre market cross

Calls for reinstatement of historic city centre market cross

City Hall has said it will consider "all ideas" for the future of Norwich Market amid calls for the reinstatement of a long-lost landmark.

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Norwich Evening News

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Culture wars! Rival arts venues in wrangle over who should take on city institution

Culture wars! Rival arts venues in wrangle over who should take on city institution

One is a Norwich institution which has been running for more than 250 years and has seen the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Cary Grant treading its...

22.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Calls for reinstatement of historic city centre market cross

Calls for reinstatement of historic city centre market cross

City Hall has said it will consider "all ideas" for the future of Norwich Market amid calls for the reinstatement of a long-lost landmark.

22.06.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Culture wars! Rival arts venues in wrangle over who should take on city institution

Culture wars! Rival arts venues in wrangle over who should take on city institution

One is a Norwich institution which has been running for more than 250 years and has seen the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Cary Grant treading its...

22.06.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Neighbours try to thwart nursery's growth plan citing children's 'unbearable' noise

Neighbours try to thwart nursery's growth plan citing children's 'unbearable' noise

Neighbours are resisting plans to expand a suburban nursery, claiming they already deal with "unbearable" noise from the children.

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Pundit and former footballer clashes with neighbours over house extension

Pundit and former footballer clashes with neighbours over house extension

A former Canaries striker has already clashed with his neighbours before he has even moved into his new family home in the heart of Norwich's...

20.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Pundit and former footballer clashes with neighbours over house extension

Pundit and former footballer clashes with neighbours over house extension

A former Canaries striker has already clashed with his neighbours before he has even moved into his new family home in the heart of Norwich's...

20.06.2025 8

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Paranoid councillors put phones in kitchen over fears one of them is bugging meetings

Paranoid councillors put phones in kitchen over fears one of them is bugging meetings

Members of a troubled town council have been told to put their phones in the kitchen during meetings because they suspect one of them is bugging their...

20.06.2025 10

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MP says situation is 'intolerable' in estate set for 20 year re-build

MP says situation is 'intolerable' in estate set for 20 year re-build

A Norfolk MP has described an "intolerable" situation for locals in a housing estate set for major redevelopment. 

20.06.2025 10

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Council worker racks up almost £4,000 bill on taxpayer-funded phone in two months

Council worker racks up almost £4,000 bill on taxpayer-funded phone in two months

A town council employee racked up a £4,000 bill on a taxpayer-funded mobile phone in less than three months. 

19.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Major brand name to disappear from Norfolk high streets

Major brand name to disappear from Norfolk high streets

A major brand name is set to disappear from Norfolk high streets.

19.06.2025 10

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Councillor barred from offices and accused of 'bullying' after 'golf buggy' row

Councillor barred from offices and accused of 'bullying' after 'golf buggy' row

A Norfolk councillor has been hit with tough sanctions and will be chaperoned in council buildings amid claims of "bullying and harassment". 

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Former town bank to be turned into 'luxury' flats and cafe

Former town bank to be turned into 'luxury' flats and cafe

A former town centre bank could be turned into a block of luxury flats. 

17.06.2025 10

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Microbrewery named in honour of mystery big cat sightings plans to relocate to city

Microbrewery named in honour of mystery big cat sightings plans to relocate to city

A microbrewery named in honour of mystery big cat sightings is planning to relocate to the city.

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Norwich Evening News

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Microbrewery named in honour of mystery big cat sightings plans to relocate to city

Microbrewery named in honour of mystery big cat sightings plans to relocate to city

A microbrewery named in honour of mystery big cat sightings is planning to relocate to the city.

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Council says revival of long-lost railway line 'not a priority'

Council says revival of long-lost railway line 'not a priority'

County Hall has said it cannot back a project to revive a long-lost railway line between two Norfolk towns due to "limited funds".

15.06.2025 7

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Council urged to throw out three-weekly bin collection idea

A Norfolk council is considering reducing its waste collections to every three weeks. 

12.06.2025 10

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Councillor told police he was 'too drunk' to remember late-night incident

A councillor accused of smashing a shop window told police he was "too drunk" to remember the late-night incident. 

11.06.2025 5

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Councillor takes aim at 'keyboard warriors' after sale of controversial golf course

A senior councillor has blamed "keyboard warriors" for negative responses to the sale of a controversial investment property. 

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Council pledges to finish development of 'half-built' houses in village

A Norfolk council has pledged to continue work on a village housing development after the contractors went bust. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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Restoration of derelict Norfolk railway building given green light

The restoration of a derelict railway station on the edge of Norwich could get under way soon. 

08.06.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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City Hall facing 143 legal claims over housing neglect

City Hall has been branded an "embarrassment" after it emerged the authority is facing more than 100 legal claims for social housing disrepair.

08.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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New memorial to honour villagers who lost their lives in WW2

A new memorial is set to honour the men from a Norfolk village who lost their lives in the Second World War. 

08.06.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Restoration of derelict Norfolk railway building given green light

The restoration of a derelict railway station on the edge of Norwich could get under way soon. 

08.06.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Plans for just ONE bungalow refused in village 'crying out for housing'

Plans for a new bungalow in a Norfolk village that is "crying out for housing" have been thrown out. 

08.06.2025 5

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Man wins £6k from council over unpaid mileage while working as Covid warden

A former Covid inspector has won £6,000 from a Norfolk council following a dispute over unpaid mileage claims. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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City Hall facing 143 legal claims over housing neglect

City Hall has been branded an "embarrassment" after it emerged the authority is facing more than 100 legal claims for social housing disrepair.

08.06.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Council at war with its own town amid accusations of violence and sabotage

A Norfolk council has pleaded for a truce after finding itself in an extraordinary war with its own townsfolk, accusing locals of acts of intimidation...

08.06.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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New memorial to honour villagers who lost their lives in WW2

A new memorial is set to honour the men from a Norfolk village who lost their lives in the Second World War. 

08.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Council defends £8m revamp of city park amid fears of pricey facilities

City Hall has defended a planned £8m revamp of one of its parks amid fears free facilities will be scrapped. 

07.06.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Officials say there is 'no local need' for Norfolk pub and villagers can go elsewhere

Government officials have ruled a former village pub can be turned into housing as there is "no local need" for it.

07.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Council defends £8m revamp of city park amid fears of pricey facilities

City Hall has defended a planned £8m revamp of one of its parks amid fears free facilities will be scrapped. 

07.06.2025 7

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Council orders travellers to leave village site after more than 20 caravans appear

A Norfolk council has told a traveller family they must leave their site in a Norfolk village after the number of caravans rose from one to 23.

06.06.2025 10

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Campaigners to join national walk in protest against mega solar farms

A Norfolk campaign group is joining a national protest against mega solar farms. 

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New Age Travellers given permission to stay in Norfolk village

A traveller family has been told it can stay in a Norfolk village for the foreseeable future.

05.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Fears of 'Alton Towers in the countryside' as theme park branded 'underhanded'

Neighbours living next to a Norfolk theme park have said they fear it becoming an "Alton Towers in the countryside". 

05.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Decision on controversial piano bar in city church postponed amid fierce opposition

A long-awaited decision over the conversion of a disused church into a piano bar has been deferred, after the plans stirred up controversy. 

04.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Decision on controversial piano bar in city church postponed amid fierce opposition

A long-awaited decision over the conversion of a disused church into a piano bar has been deferred, after the plans stirred up controversy. 

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