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Norwich Evening News

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Man who died in city house fire is named locally

Man who died in city house fire is named locally

The man who died in a city house fire has been named locally as Keith Wickes.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

New shop set to open its doors in the Lanes

New shop set to open its doors in the Lanes

An antique business is bringing the charm of a country house to the city.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

City swans under threat from deadly virus

City swans under threat from deadly virus

A deadly virus has hit the city’s bird population, with 20 already believed to have fallen victim to the infection.

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Well-known businessman slams shocking state of former department store

Well-known businessman slams shocking state of former department store

A city businessman known for buying up Norfolk’s pubs has criticised the council for not buying the former Debenham’s building.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Man who died in city house fire is named locally

Man who died in city house fire is named locally

The man who died in a city house fire has been named locally as Keith Wickes.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

New shop set to open its doors in the Lanes

New shop set to open its doors in the Lanes

An antique business is bringing the charm of a country house to the city.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

City swans under threat from deadly virus

City swans under threat from deadly virus

A deadly virus has hit the city’s bird population, with 20 already believed to have fallen victim to the infection.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Well-known businessman slams shocking state of former department store

Well-known businessman slams shocking state of former department store

A city businessman known for buying up Norfolk’s pubs has criticised the council for not buying the former Debenham’s building.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Mystery surrounds sudden closure of sandwich shop as owner is 'missing in action'

Mystery surrounds sudden closure of sandwich shop as owner is 'missing in action'

Mystery surrounds the closure of a popular lunch spot in the city centre, known for its hog roast baguettes and roast dinner boxes.

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Norwich Evening News

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Dazzling Christmas decorations put up at city's prettiest arcade

Dazzling Christmas decorations put up at city's prettiest arcade

Work installing a beautiful festive display at the city's prettiest arcade has begun.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bakery in the Lanes moves to a new location in the city

Bakery in the Lanes moves to a new location in the city

Owners of a microbakery in Norwich Lanes have moved their business to a new city site to build a stronger connection with customers.

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Market stall has been forced to move after 37 years... because of a tree

Market stall has been forced to move after 37 years... because of a tree

A popular market stall that has been in the same spot for nearly four decades is being forced to move – because of a tree.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Mystery surrounds sudden closure of sandwich shop as owner is 'missing in action'

Mystery surrounds sudden closure of sandwich shop as owner is 'missing in action'

Mystery surrounds the closure of a popular lunch spot in the city centre, known for its hog roast baguettes and roast dinner boxes.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Dazzling Christmas decorations put up at city's prettiest arcade

Dazzling Christmas decorations put up at city's prettiest arcade

Work installing a beautiful festive display at the city's prettiest arcade has begun.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bakery in the Lanes moves to a new location in the city

Bakery in the Lanes moves to a new location in the city

Owners of a microbakery in Norwich Lanes have moved their business to a new city site to build a stronger connection with customers.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Market stall has been forced to move after 37 years... because of a tree

Market stall has been forced to move after 37 years... because of a tree

A popular market stall that has been in the same spot for nearly four decades is being forced to move – because of a tree.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

City butchers expands its shop ahead of the festive period

City butchers expands its shop ahead of the festive period

One of the city’s oldest butchers has expanded in preparation for the industry’s busiest time of the year.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

School children's lives at risk as they travel on bus with doors wide open

School children's lives at risk as they travel on bus with doors wide open

School children’s lives were put at risk when the bus they were travelling on had its doors wide open as it drove along roads with speed limits of...

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Norwich Evening News

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City butchers expands its shop ahead of the festive period

City butchers expands its shop ahead of the festive period

One of the city’s oldest butchers has expanded in preparation for the industry’s busiest time of the year.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

School children's lives at risk as they travel on bus with doors wide open

School children's lives at risk as they travel on bus with doors wide open

School children’s lives were put at risk when the bus they were travelling on had its doors wide open as it drove along roads with speed limits of...

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Floral tributes placed outside home following fatal stabbing

Floral tributes placed outside home following fatal stabbing

Floral tributes have been laid outside a house where a 70-year-old man was stabbed to death.

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Floral tributes placed outside home following fatal stabbing

Floral tributes placed outside home following fatal stabbing

Floral tributes have been laid outside a house where a 70-year-old man was stabbed to death.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Terrified neighbours describe shock following fatal stabbing

Terrified neighbours describe shock following fatal stabbing

Terrified neighbours have spoken of their horror after a pensioner was knifed to death in his own home.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

City centre shop forced to close AGAIN

City centre shop forced to close AGAIN

A city centre shop that had reopened a few days ago has been forced to close once again.

04.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bus stops suspended in one of the city's busiest streets

Bus stops suspended in one of the city's busiest streets

Bus stops in one of the city’s busiest shopping areas will be out of action this week.

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Meet the artist behind Norwich's famous City of Stories mural

Meet the artist behind Norwich's famous City of Stories mural

An artist, inspired by his travels, has been highlighting Norwich’s history and encouraging tourism through his colourful city murals.

04.11.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

First look inside Norwich's new rooftop sauna venue

First look inside Norwich's new rooftop sauna venue

Construction of Norwich’s first rooftop sauna is well under way as the owner reveals his ambitious plans for the venue.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Terrified neighbours describe shock following fatal stabbing

Terrified neighbours describe shock following fatal stabbing

Terrified neighbours have spoken of their horror after a pensioner was knifed to death in his own home.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

City centre shop forced to close AGAIN

City centre shop forced to close AGAIN

A city centre shop that had reopened a few days ago has been forced to close once again.

04.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bus stops suspended in one of the city's busiest streets

Bus stops suspended in one of the city's busiest streets

Bus stops in one of the city’s busiest shopping areas will be out of action this week.

04.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

First look inside Norwich's new rooftop sauna venue

First look inside Norwich's new rooftop sauna venue

Construction of Norwich’s first rooftop sauna is well under way as the owner reveals his ambitious plans for the venue.

04.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Meet the artist behind Norwich's famous City of Stories mural

Meet the artist behind Norwich's famous City of Stories mural

An artist, inspired by his travels, has been highlighting Norwich’s history and encouraging tourism through his colourful city murals.

04.11.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Construction work progresses on new classrooms at city school

Construction work progresses on new classrooms at city school

Work has begun on transforming an empty café into food tech classrooms at a school in the city.

03.11.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Construction work progresses on new classrooms at city school

Construction work progresses on new classrooms at city school

Work has begun on transforming an empty café into food tech classrooms at a school in the city.

03.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Gavin and Stacey star visits city primary school

Gavin and Stacey star visits city primary school

An actor from EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey has celebrated the opening of a new library at a school in the city.

02.11.2025 3

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Plans emerge for shopfront refurb in city's most crime-ridden street

Plans emerge for shopfront refurb in city's most crime-ridden street

The site of a former solicitors in the city’s most crime-ridden street is set to have a revamp.

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Gavin and Stacey star visits city primary school

Gavin and Stacey star visits city primary school

An actor from EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey has celebrated the opening of a new library at a school in the city.

02.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Plans emerge for shopfront refurb in city's most crime-ridden street

Plans emerge for shopfront refurb in city's most crime-ridden street

The site of a former solicitors in the city’s most crime-ridden street is set to have a revamp.

02.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

The beer-lover on a mission to save the city's pubs

The beer-lover on a mission to save the city's pubs

A beer enthusiast is on a quest to visit every pub in Norwich to highlight the pressures on the hospitality industry.

31.10.2025 6

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Improvement works at city landmark shuts popular pathway

Improvement works at city landmark shuts popular pathway

A pathway, used by tourists and commuters to access a city landmark, is closed until this weekend.

31.10.2025 10

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Emily-Rose Thompson

New pizza pop-up launched at Golden Triangle pub

New pizza pop-up launched at Golden Triangle pub

A filmmaker from Norwich has sealed the deal for his pizza business by opening a new pop-up at a city centre pub.

31.10.2025 10

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City’s cinnamon bun craze continues with hundreds selling out

City’s cinnamon bun craze continues with hundreds selling out

A city woman who swapped working on yachts across the Mediterranean for baking cinnamon buns has expanded her business into three Norwich cafés.

31.10.2025 10

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Tens of thousands of people back city woman's fireworks change bid

Tens of thousands of people back city woman's fireworks change bid

A Norwich woman is calling for a major change to be made to Bonfire Night after a horse sanctuary had to put down three horses due to the impact of...

31.10.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

The beer-lover on a mission to save the city's pubs

The beer-lover on a mission to save the city's pubs

A beer enthusiast is on a quest to visit every pub in Norwich to highlight the pressures on the hospitality industry.

31.10.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Improvement works at city landmark shuts popular pathway

Improvement works at city landmark shuts popular pathway

A pathway, used by tourists and commuters to access a city landmark, is closed until this weekend.

31.10.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

New pizza pop-up launched at Golden Triangle pub

New pizza pop-up launched at Golden Triangle pub

A filmmaker from Norwich has sealed the deal for his pizza business by opening a new pop-up at a city centre pub.

31.10.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

City’s cinnamon bun craze continues with hundreds selling out

City’s cinnamon bun craze continues with hundreds selling out

A city woman who swapped working on yachts across the Mediterranean for baking cinnamon buns has expanded her business into three Norwich cafés.

31.10.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Tens of thousands of people back city woman's fireworks change bid

Tens of thousands of people back city woman's fireworks change bid

A Norwich woman is calling for a major change to be made to Bonfire Night after a horse sanctuary had to put down three horses due to the impact of...

31.10.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Classic coffee shop with heritage feel set to open in the city

Classic coffee shop with heritage feel set to open in the city

A 31-year-old entrepreneur is opening his first coffee shop in the city.

29.10.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

High street retailer shuts its doors unexpectedly in the city

High street retailer shuts its doors unexpectedly in the city

A bike shop in the city centre has closed suddenly with no reopening date confirmed.

29.10.2025 3

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