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Prominent businessman backs farm shop 'trying to be shut down' by neighbours

Prominent businessman backs farm shop 'trying to be shut down' by neighbours

A prominent Norwich businessman has leapt to the defence of a farm shop after its owner was slapped with enforcement notices in relation to noise and...

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Prominent businessman backs farm shop 'trying to be shut down' by neighbours

Prominent businessman backs farm shop 'trying to be shut down' by neighbours

A prominent Norwich businessman has leapt to the defence of a farm shop after its owner was slapped with enforcement notices in relation to noise and...

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Calls for 'death trap road' to be made safer after man in his 60s dies

Calls for 'death trap road' to be made safer after man in his 60s dies

Neighbours have described their horror after a man in his 60s was hit by a car and died while walking along their busy road.

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'Controversial' plans to move Princess Diana memorial branded nonsense

'Controversial' plans to move Princess Diana memorial branded nonsense

She became affectionately known as the People's Princess, celebrated for her connection with the public and impactful humanitarian work.

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Norwich Evening News

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Family-run coffee company partners with £3m food hall

Family-run coffee company partners with £3m food hall

The owner of a rapidly expanding coffee company has announced a new stockist.

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

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Calls for 'death trap road' to be made safer after man in his 60s dies

Calls for 'death trap road' to be made safer after man in his 60s dies

Neighbours have described their horror after a man in his 60s was hit by a car and died while walking along their busy road.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Controversial' plans to move Princess Diana memorial branded nonsense

'Controversial' plans to move Princess Diana memorial branded nonsense

She became affectionately known as the People's Princess, celebrated for her connection with the public and impactful humanitarian work.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Family-run coffee company partners with £3m food hall

Family-run coffee company partners with £3m food hall

The owner of a rapidly expanding coffee company has announced a new stockist.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Baker behind city's hit cinnamon buns launches new concept in time for Christmas Day

Baker behind city's hit cinnamon buns launches new concept in time for Christmas Day

A baker whose sweet treats have blown Norwich away is launching a new concept just in time for Christmas.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Baker behind city's hit cinnamon buns launches new concept in time for Christmas Day

Baker behind city's hit cinnamon buns launches new concept in time for Christmas Day

A baker whose sweet treats have blown Norwich away is launching a new concept just in time for Christmas.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Secret behind centuries-old skeletons discovered at city landmark revealed

Secret behind centuries-old skeletons discovered at city landmark revealed

The city is no stranger to the dark and rich history surrounding the grounds of Norwich Castle.

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Secret behind centuries-old skeletons discovered at city landmark revealed

Secret behind centuries-old skeletons discovered at city landmark revealed

The city is no stranger to the dark and rich history surrounding the grounds of Norwich Castle.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Masses of rubbish donated to shop forces owner to close

Masses of rubbish donated to shop forces owner to close

Huge amounts of rubbish being donated to a charity shop have left the manager with no choice but to close the site.

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New shop opens in one of the city’s busiest streets

New shop opens in one of the city’s busiest streets

The manager of a new charity shop has finally opened its doors after she spent weeks transforming the site.

20.12.2025 7

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Masses of rubbish donated to shop forces owner to close

Masses of rubbish donated to shop forces owner to close

Huge amounts of rubbish being donated to a charity shop have left the manager with no choice but to close the site.

20.12.2025 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

New shop opens in one of the city’s busiest streets

New shop opens in one of the city’s busiest streets

The manager of a new charity shop has finally opened its doors after she spent weeks transforming the site.

20.12.2025 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Plans emerge to redevelop livestock market into a business estate

Plans emerge to redevelop livestock market into a business estate

Plans have revealed what will replace the livestock market when it is relocated from its current home on the outskirts of the city.

19.12.2025 2

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Former piano shop transformed into private dining and gallery venue

Former piano shop transformed into private dining and gallery venue

A cafe owner has opened a new private dining space in a former piano shop in the Lanes.

19.12.2025 2

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Plans emerge to redevelop livestock market into a business estate

Plans emerge to redevelop livestock market into a business estate

Plans have revealed what will replace the livestock market when it is relocated from its current home on the outskirts of the city.

19.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Former piano shop transformed into private dining and gallery venue

Former piano shop transformed into private dining and gallery venue

A cafe owner has opened a new private dining space in a former piano shop in the Lanes.

19.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Furious folk want farm shop closed over claims of late night music and traffic chaos

Furious folk want farm shop closed over claims of late night music and traffic chaos

Furious folk living near a popular farm shop are calling for it to be closed after saying they have endured months of traffic chaos and loud...

18.12.2025 10

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Owners of city's new drinking spot hoping to attract Canaries fans

Owners of city's new drinking spot hoping to attract Canaries fans

A pair of beer enthusiasts are hoping to attract Canaries fans at their site in the city’s new shopping village.

18.12.2025 4

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Furious folk want farm shop closed over claims of late night music and traffic chaos

Furious folk want farm shop closed over claims of late night music and traffic chaos

Furious folk living near a popular farm shop are calling for it to be closed after saying they have endured months of traffic chaos and loud...

18.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Owners of city's new drinking spot hoping to attract Canaries fans

Owners of city's new drinking spot hoping to attract Canaries fans

A pair of beer enthusiasts are hoping to attract Canaries fans at their site in the city’s new shopping village.

18.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

City bar announces closure after eight years in the Lanes

City bar announces closure after eight years in the Lanes

A 'secret' Victorian-themed bar in the city is closing after eight years.

17.12.2025 10

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Former Cathedral Close homeowners help 87-year-old write new book

Former Cathedral Close homeowners help 87-year-old write new book

A city man has taken a unique look at the Cathedral Close where he has lived for more than a decade.

17.12.2025 5

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New venture launched at rooftop sauna to help people achieve New Year resolutions

New venture launched at rooftop sauna to help people achieve New Year resolutions

A creator is launching a new artist residency at the city’s first rooftop sauna venue, which saw hundreds attend its grand opening.

17.12.2025 6

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Primary school among seven sites set to receive £5.5m of funding

Primary school among seven sites set to receive £5.5m of funding

Millions of pounds of funding could be invested in more than half a dozen sites around Norwich, including a primary school.

17.12.2025 6

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Emily-Rose Thompson

City bar announces closure after eight years in the Lanes

City bar announces closure after eight years in the Lanes

A 'secret' Victorian-themed bar in the city is closing after eight years.

17.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Former Cathedral Close homeowners help 87-year-old write new book

Former Cathedral Close homeowners help 87-year-old write new book

A city man has taken a unique look at the Cathedral Close where he has lived for more than a decade.

17.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

New venture launched at rooftop sauna to help people achieve New Year resolutions

New venture launched at rooftop sauna to help people achieve New Year resolutions

A creator is launching a new artist residency at the city’s first rooftop sauna venue, which saw hundreds attend its grand opening.

17.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Primary school among seven sites set to receive £5.5m of funding

Primary school among seven sites set to receive £5.5m of funding

Millions of pounds of funding could be invested in more than half a dozen sites around Norwich, including a primary school.

17.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Neglected churchyard 'now safe' for families to visit after restoration

Neglected churchyard 'now safe' for families to visit after restoration

A dangerously overgrown churchyard on the outskirts of Norwich has been restored as part of a new heritage project.

15.12.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Owner of extensively renovated market stall puts site up for sale

Owner of extensively renovated market stall puts site up for sale

A business owner who extensively renovated her jewellery shop at Norwich Market has put her stall up for sale.

15.12.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Neglected churchyard 'now safe' for families to visit after restoration

Neglected churchyard 'now safe' for families to visit after restoration

A dangerously overgrown churchyard on the outskirts of Norwich has been restored as part of a new heritage project.

15.12.2025 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Owner of extensively renovated market stall puts site up for sale

Owner of extensively renovated market stall puts site up for sale

A business owner who extensively renovated her jewellery shop at Norwich Market has put her stall up for sale.

15.12.2025 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Cafe and visitor centre reopens after £250,000 renovation

Cafe and visitor centre reopens after £250,000 renovation

A cafe at a nature reserve near the city has reopened after £250,000 was invested in the site.

14.12.2025 3

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New flower stall has 'manic' first week on the market

New flower stall has 'manic' first week on the market

A florist with a decade of experience said business has been blooming at her new market stall.

14.12.2025 3

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Cafe and visitor centre reopens after £250,000 renovation

Cafe and visitor centre reopens after £250,000 renovation

A cafe at a nature reserve near the city has reopened after £250,000 was invested in the site.

14.12.2025 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

New flower stall has 'manic' first week on the market

New flower stall has 'manic' first week on the market

A florist with a decade of experience said business has been blooming at her new market stall.

14.12.2025 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Meet the boxing coach inspiring more women to take up the sport

Meet the boxing coach inspiring more women to take up the sport

A coach who has seen a "significant increase" in female boxers is on a mission to inspire other women to take up the sport.  

13.12.2025 3

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Meet the boxing coach inspiring more women to take up the sport

Meet the boxing coach inspiring more women to take up the sport

A coach who has seen a "significant increase" in female boxers is on a mission to inspire other women to take up the sport.  

13.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Essential £50k resurfacing works begin in residential street

Essential £50k resurfacing works begin in residential street

Essential reconstruction works, costing £50,000 and expected to take four weeks, have begun.

12.12.2025 3

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Father devastated after thief steals hundreds of pounds from Christmas display

Father devastated after thief steals hundreds of pounds from Christmas display

The father behind a magical display set up in memory of his five-year-old son has been left devastated after hundreds of pounds was stolen from a...

12.12.2025 3

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Owner of city's first rooftop sauna venue reveals opening date

Owner of city's first rooftop sauna venue reveals opening date

The opening date for the city’s first rooftop sauna and new wellness space has been revealed.

12.12.2025 20

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Essential £50k resurfacing works begin in residential street

Essential £50k resurfacing works begin in residential street

Essential reconstruction works, costing £50,000 and expected to take four weeks, have begun.

12.12.2025 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Father devastated after thief steals hundreds of pounds from Christmas display

Father devastated after thief steals hundreds of pounds from Christmas display

The father behind a magical display set up in memory of his five-year-old son has been left devastated after hundreds of pounds was stolen from a...

12.12.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Owner of city's first rooftop sauna venue reveals opening date

Owner of city's first rooftop sauna venue reveals opening date

The opening date for the city’s first rooftop sauna and new wellness space has been revealed.

12.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Traffic chaos in city road constantly burdens neighbours

Traffic chaos in city road constantly burdens neighbours

City folk are gearing up for busy roads this weekend as thousands of Christmas shoppers and football fans are expected to descend on Norwich.

11.12.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Neighbours forced to fork out hundreds of pounds on drains after regular flooding

Neighbours forced to fork out hundreds of pounds on drains after regular flooding

Families living on the outskirts of Norwich are fed up with regular flooding which they say has been caused by a massive housing development being...

11.12.2025 5

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