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Beautician finally opens new salon after months searching for 'perfect' location

Beautician finally opens new salon after months searching for 'perfect' location

A beautician's dream of opening her first clinic has come true after months of planning.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Calls for council to clamp down on fires being lit on banks of Wensum

Calls for council to clamp down on fires being lit on banks of Wensum

Fed-up neighbours are calling for the council to put a stop to thick clouds of smoke billowing into their homes after months of problems.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Gulls grappling food from customers forces pub to stop refunding stolen food

Gulls grappling food from customers forces pub to stop refunding stolen food

Ravenous seagulls have been swiping food off the plates of hungry punters enjoying meals in a city beer garden.

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Father and son duo awarded grant after transforming railway station garden

Father and son duo awarded grant after transforming railway station garden

A long-standing volunteer has been awarded essential funding after spending years transforming a neglected garden at a railway station.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Beautician finally opens new salon after months searching for 'perfect' location

Beautician finally opens new salon after months searching for 'perfect' location

A beautician's dream of opening her first clinic has come true after months of planning.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Calls for council to clamp down on fires being lit on banks of Wensum

Calls for council to clamp down on fires being lit on banks of Wensum

Fed-up neighbours are calling for the council to put a stop to thick clouds of smoke billowing into their homes after months of problems.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Gulls grappling food from customers forces pub to stop refunding stolen food

Gulls grappling food from customers forces pub to stop refunding stolen food

Ravenous seagulls have been swiping food off the plates of hungry punters enjoying meals in a city beer garden.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Father and son duo awarded grant after transforming railway station garden

Father and son duo awarded grant after transforming railway station garden

A long-standing volunteer has been awarded essential funding after spending years transforming a neglected garden at a railway station.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Pubs and bars prepare for thousands of World Cup fans to descend on the city

Pubs and bars prepare for thousands of World Cup fans to descend on the city

City venues are preparing to host crowds of eager football fans tonight for England's World Cup opener against Croatia.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Pubs and bars prepare for thousands of World Cup fans to descend on the city

Pubs and bars prepare for thousands of World Cup fans to descend on the city

City venues are preparing to host crowds of eager football fans tonight for England's World Cup opener against Croatia.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Demolition of Anglia Square bridge begins after huge dust cloud forces safety review

Demolition of Anglia Square bridge begins after huge dust cloud forces safety review

Dust chaos caused by the collapse of a car park during the Anglia Square demolition has forced the council to review the project's safety measures.

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Norwich Evening News

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Demolition of Anglia Square bridge begins after huge dust cloud forces safety review

Demolition of Anglia Square bridge begins after huge dust cloud forces safety review

Dust chaos caused by the collapse of a car park during the Anglia Square demolition has forced the council to review the project's safety measures.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Hundreds of evicted social club members clash with trustees at council meeting

Hundreds of evicted social club members clash with trustees at council meeting

Tensions have risen between the trustees of Spixworth Social Club and hundreds of furious members after they were “suddenly” evicted from the site.

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Hundreds of evicted social club members clash with trustees at council meeting

Hundreds of evicted social club members clash with trustees at council meeting

Tensions have risen between the trustees of Spixworth Social Club and hundreds of furious members after they were “suddenly” evicted from the site.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

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NHS worker pays more than £30,000 for private healthcare after city hospital 'error'

NHS worker pays more than £30,000 for private healthcare after city hospital 'error'

An NHS worker claims she has had to fork out £32,000 for private healthcare after doctors missed signs she’d had a stroke.

14.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Family-run estate agents attracting surprising clients at new branch

Family-run estate agents attracting surprising clients at new branch

An estate agent says his new site in NR3 is attracting not just first-time buyers but first-time sellers.

14.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

NHS worker pays more than £30,000 for private healthcare after city hospital 'error'

NHS worker pays more than £30,000 for private healthcare after city hospital 'error'

An NHS worker claims she has had to fork out £32,000 for private healthcare after doctors missed signs she’d had a stroke.

14.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Family-run estate agents attracting surprising clients at new branch

Family-run estate agents attracting surprising clients at new branch

An estate agent says his new site in NR3 is attracting not just first-time buyers but first-time sellers.

14.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

LEGO lover is raffling off two sets to help retore city landmark

LEGO lover is raffling off two sets to help retore city landmark

A passionate LEGO collector has teamed up with a city landmark to give away two new sets of the building blocks to a lucky winner.

13.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

LEGO lover is raffling off two sets to help retore city landmark

LEGO lover is raffling off two sets to help retore city landmark

A passionate LEGO collector has teamed up with a city landmark to give away two new sets of the building blocks to a lucky winner.

13.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Beloved market stall giving out FREE bouquets to city folk

Beloved market stall giving out FREE bouquets to city folk

The manager of a family-run business is handing out free bouquets and money-saving advice to shoppers.

12.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Beloved market stall giving out FREE bouquets to city folk

Beloved market stall giving out FREE bouquets to city folk

The manager of a family-run business is handing out free bouquets and money-saving advice to shoppers.

12.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Council worker reveals his narrow escape after his work van is engulfed in flames

Council worker reveals his narrow escape after his work van is engulfed in flames

A Norwich City Council officer was left shaken after narrowly escaping a burning vehicle this morning.

12.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Council worker reveals his narrow escape after his work van is engulfed in flames

Council worker reveals his narrow escape after his work van is engulfed in flames

A Norwich City Council officer was left shaken after narrowly escaping a burning vehicle this morning.

12.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Furious cafe owner claims disruptive road closure has cost him thousands of pounds

Furious cafe owner claims disruptive road closure has cost him thousands of pounds

A cafe owner fears he will lose thousands of pounds as a two month long road closure has caused a "huge drop" in customers.

11.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Furious cafe owner claims disruptive road closure has cost him thousands of pounds

Furious cafe owner claims disruptive road closure has cost him thousands of pounds

A cafe owner fears he will lose thousands of pounds as a two month long road closure has caused a "huge drop" in customers.

11.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Closure of major one-way road causes traffic chaos

Closure of major one-way road causes traffic chaos

Drivers are being warned of delays as a busy road in the city has been partially closed for emergency gas works.

10.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Closure of major one-way road causes traffic chaos

Closure of major one-way road causes traffic chaos

Drivers are being warned of delays as a busy road in the city has been partially closed for emergency gas works.

10.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Supermarket worker tackles gruelling bike ride across entire length of Britain

Supermarket worker tackles gruelling bike ride across entire length of Britain

A supermarket worker is cycling hundreds of miles across the entire length of England and Scotland.

10.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Supermarket worker tackles gruelling bike ride across entire length of Britain

Supermarket worker tackles gruelling bike ride across entire length of Britain

A supermarket worker is cycling hundreds of miles across the entire length of England and Scotland.

10.06.2026 10

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Warning of traffic chaos ahead of 80,000 people flocking to Norfolk Show

Warning of traffic chaos ahead of 80,000 people flocking to Norfolk Show

Norfolk Show bosses are warning thousands of guests travelling to the event to leave early to avoid traffic chaos.

09.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Warning of traffic chaos ahead of 80,000 people flocking to Norfolk Show

Warning of traffic chaos ahead of 80,000 people flocking to Norfolk Show

Norfolk Show bosses are warning thousands of guests travelling to the event to leave early to avoid traffic chaos.

09.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Site on top of medieval cellar could be transformed into apartments

Site on top of medieval cellar could be transformed into apartments

An office space on top of an undercroft dating back to the 15th century could become flats.

09.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Site on top of medieval cellar could be transformed into apartments

Site on top of medieval cellar could be transformed into apartments

An office space on top of an undercroft dating back to the 15th century could become flats.

09.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

New cafe and visitor centre coming to popular park

New cafe and visitor centre coming to popular park

A grab and go cafe and visitor centre is opening at Whitlingham Country Park.

08.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Dog walker tackling 10 fitness-based challenges for rescue animals

Dog walker tackling 10 fitness-based challenges for rescue animals

A dog walker is going the extra mile completing a series of challenges to help as many rescue animals as possible.

08.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Norwich baker preparing to take another city by storm with her sweat treats

Norwich baker preparing to take another city by storm with her sweat treats

A Norwich entrepreneur who has set up a bakery business has achieved her goal of expanding the venture into another East Anglian city.

08.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Dog walker tackling 10 fitness-based challenges for rescue animals

Dog walker tackling 10 fitness-based challenges for rescue animals

A dog walker is going the extra mile completing a series of challenges to help as many rescue animals as possible.

08.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

New cafe and visitor centre coming to popular park

New cafe and visitor centre coming to popular park

A grab and go cafe and visitor centre is opening at Whitlingham Country Park.

08.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Norwich baker preparing to take another city by storm with her sweat treats

Norwich baker preparing to take another city by storm with her sweat treats

A Norwich entrepreneur who has set up a bakery business has achieved her goal of expanding the venture into another East Anglian city.

08.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Hall hosting dance classes and pilates to get revamp

Hall hosting dance classes and pilates to get revamp

A long-awaited renovation of a village hall's toilets and changing rooms is under way.

07.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Theatre lover returning to city stage where her childhood dream was born

Theatre lover returning to city stage where her childhood dream was born

An actor is returning to Norwich Theatre Royal where her seven-year-old self decided to chase her dreams.

07.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Hall hosting dance classes and pilates to get revamp

Hall hosting dance classes and pilates to get revamp

A long-awaited renovation of a village hall's toilets and changing rooms is under way.

07.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Theatre lover returning to city stage where her childhood dream was born

Theatre lover returning to city stage where her childhood dream was born

An actor is returning to Norwich Theatre Royal where her seven-year-old self decided to chase her dreams.

07.06.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Parents demand action after gangs of teens cause months of problems at supermarket

Parents are calling for police to step up patrols outside their local supermarket as they fear it is turning into an anti-social behaviour hotspot.

06.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Parents demand action after gangs of teens cause months of problems at supermarket

Parents are calling for police to step up patrols outside their local supermarket as they fear it is turning into an anti-social behaviour hotspot.

06.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Horrified couple discover the Dunkin' Donuts they were eating were mouldy

A couple were horrified to discover the Dunkin’ Donuts they had just taken a bite out of were covered in mould.

06.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Takeaway serving Detroit-style pizzas opening in Norwich this summer

A fast-growing pizza brand is launching its first store in the city.

06.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Horrified couple discover the Dunkin' Donuts they were eating were mouldy

A couple were horrified to discover the Dunkin’ Donuts they had just taken a bite out of were covered in mould.

06.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Takeaway serving Detroit-style pizzas opening in Norwich this summer

A fast-growing pizza brand is launching its first store in the city.

06.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson