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Emily-Rose Thompson

Norwich Evening News

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'Impossible' eating challenge at hit burger van finally smashed by 'Turbo Taylor'

'Impossible' eating challenge at hit burger van finally smashed by 'Turbo Taylor'

The owner of a burger van challenging hungry customers to eat more than a kilogram of meat has celebrated its first win.

yesterday 9

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Calls for more police action to crack down on gangs of youths after violent brawl

Calls for more police action to crack down on gangs of youths after violent brawl

Neighbours in a city suburb are calling on authorities to take action to combat “out of control” gangs of youths gathering in their estate.

yesterday 9

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Family-run ice-cream shop launching new flavours for bank holiday scorcher

Family-run ice-cream shop launching new flavours for bank holiday scorcher

The owners of a popular ice-cream parlour are arming themselves with new flavours and extra stock as they prepare for a sell-out weekend.

yesterday 8

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bakery inside pub closes ahead of move to bigger venue

Bakery inside pub closes ahead of move to bigger venue

A bakery inside a popular pub in the city has closed as the site relocates to a bigger venue.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Impossible' eating challenge at hit burger van finally smashed by 'Turbo Taylor'

'Impossible' eating challenge at hit burger van finally smashed by 'Turbo Taylor'

The owner of a burger van challenging hungry customers to eat more than a kilogram of meat has celebrated its first win.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Calls for more police action to crack down on gangs of youths after violent brawl

Calls for more police action to crack down on gangs of youths after violent brawl

Neighbours in a city suburb are calling on authorities to take action to combat “out of control” gangs of youths gathering in their estate.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bakery inside pub closes ahead of move to bigger venue

Bakery inside pub closes ahead of move to bigger venue

A bakery inside a popular pub in the city has closed as the site relocates to a bigger venue.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Family-run ice-cream shop launching new flavours for bank holiday scorcher

Family-run ice-cream shop launching new flavours for bank holiday scorcher

The owners of a popular ice-cream parlour are arming themselves with new flavours and extra stock as they prepare for a sell-out weekend.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Social club members victorious against 'devastating' eviction notice... for now

Social club members victorious against 'devastating' eviction notice... for now

A social club slapped with an eviction notice has been granted extra time at the site following talks with its trustees.

previous day 8

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Social club members victorious against 'devastating' eviction notice... for now

Social club members victorious against 'devastating' eviction notice... for now

A social club slapped with an eviction notice has been granted extra time at the site following talks with its trustees.

previous day 9

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Cafe owner furious at council for letting street become 'death trap'

Cafe owner furious at council for letting street become 'death trap'

A business owner says the road outside his shop has become a 'death trap' and is furious the council has ignored months of dangerous driving.

thursday 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Cafe owner furious at council for letting street become 'death trap'

Cafe owner furious at council for letting street become 'death trap'

A business owner says the road outside his shop has become a 'death trap' and is furious the council has ignored months of dangerous driving.

thursday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Demolition of Indian takeaway next to pub under way after years of waiting

Demolition of Indian takeaway next to pub under way after years of waiting

A former takeaway in the city suburbs is finally being demolished years after plans first emerged.

thursday 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Axe' attack suspects remain on the run

'Axe' attack suspects remain on the run

Officers are still searching for two suspects who attacked a man with an axe before fleeing the scene.

thursday 9

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Demolition of Indian takeaway next to pub under way after years of waiting

Demolition of Indian takeaway next to pub under way after years of waiting

A former takeaway in the city suburbs is finally being demolished years after plans first emerged.

thursday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Axe' attack suspects remain on the run

'Axe' attack suspects remain on the run

Officers are still searching for two suspects who attacked a man with an axe before fleeing the scene.

thursday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Grieving daughter searching for answers from N&N over mum's cancer diagnosis

Grieving daughter searching for answers from N&N over mum's cancer diagnosis

A grieving daughter is frustrated at not getting clear answers from Norfolk’s largest hospital over delays to her mother’s cancer diagnosis.

20.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Grieving daughter searching for answers from N&N over mum's cancer diagnosis

Grieving daughter searching for answers from N&N over mum's cancer diagnosis

A grieving daughter is frustrated at not getting clear answers from Norfolk’s largest hospital over delays to her mother’s cancer diagnosis.

20.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Owner of city's newest cafe is already looking to expand her business

Owner of city's newest cafe is already looking to expand her business

Within days of opening the city’s latest cafe a student is already looking to expand her business.

19.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Owner of city's newest cafe is already looking to expand her business

Owner of city's newest cafe is already looking to expand her business

Within days of opening the city’s latest cafe a student is already looking to expand her business.

19.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Massive farm shop could expand further after successful first year

Massive farm shop could expand further after successful first year

The manager of a popular food hall is looking to expand its product range after introducing 80 new suppliers in its first year.

17.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Daughters helping their mum fight for her life after incurable brain tumour diagnosis

Daughters helping their mum fight for her life after incurable brain tumour diagnosis

The family of a mum fighting for her life are hoping to raise £60,000 for a treatment which could slow the growth of her incurable brain tumour.

17.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Massive farm shop could expand further after successful first year

Massive farm shop could expand further after successful first year

The manager of a popular food hall is looking to expand its product range after introducing 80 new suppliers in its first year.

17.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Daughters helping their mum fight for her life after incurable brain tumour diagnosis

Daughters helping their mum fight for her life after incurable brain tumour diagnosis

The family of a mum fighting for her life are hoping to raise £60,000 for a treatment which could slow the growth of her incurable brain tumour.

17.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Furious mum slams council for not fixing garden wall it knocked down months ago

Furious mum slams council for not fixing garden wall it knocked down months ago

A fed-up mum has slammed the council for not fixing a brick wall they knocked down months ago to investigate years of problems at her home.

16.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Furious mum slams council for not fixing garden wall it knocked down months ago

Furious mum slams council for not fixing garden wall it knocked down months ago

A fed-up mum has slammed the council for not fixing a brick wall they knocked down months ago to investigate years of problems at her home.

16.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Pub owners launching new pop-up bar at free beer festival

Pub owners launching new pop-up bar at free beer festival

The couple behind a pub hailed as a "true gem" are launching a new bar at a festival this summer.

15.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Gym members fear more incidents after man caught masturbating in jacuzzi

Gym members fear more incidents after man caught masturbating in jacuzzi

Members at a posh health club are calling for tighter restrictions on who can join after a man was caught masturbating in the jacuzzi.

15.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Pub owners launching new pop-up bar at free beer festival

Pub owners launching new pop-up bar at free beer festival

The couple behind a pub hailed as a "true gem" are launching a new bar at a festival this summer.

15.05.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Gym members fear more incidents after man caught masturbating in jacuzzi

Gym members fear more incidents after man caught masturbating in jacuzzi

Members at a posh health club are calling for tighter restrictions on who can join after a man was caught masturbating in the jacuzzi.

15.05.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Folk 'outraged' after social club of 50 years slapped with eviction notice

Folk 'outraged' after social club of 50 years slapped with eviction notice

Furious folk are battling to save their beloved social club after the council decided to evict its members following a row over rent.

14.05.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Free tickets to explore city's hidden underground vault up for grabs

Free tickets to explore city's hidden underground vault up for grabs

A tour company is offering the chance to explore one of the city's underground gems for free this summer.

14.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Folk 'outraged' after social club of 50 years slapped with eviction notice

Folk 'outraged' after social club of 50 years slapped with eviction notice

Furious folk are battling to save their beloved social club after the council decided to evict its members following a row over rent.

14.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Free tickets to explore city's hidden underground vault up for grabs

Free tickets to explore city's hidden underground vault up for grabs

A tour company is offering the chance to explore one of the city's underground gems for free this summer.

14.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Female-only gym to double the size of its site following rapid growth

Female-only gym to double the size of its site following rapid growth

The owners of a female-only gym are expanding the site after seeing a huge rise in its members.

13.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Woman angry at city hospital for ‘playing down’ mums’ terminal cancer diagnosis

Woman angry at city hospital for ‘playing down’ mums’ terminal cancer diagnosis

A woman has been left fighting for justice after Norfolk's biggest hospital "played down" her mother's cancer diagnosis.

13.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Cafe owner launching alcohol at site with three-day party and signature liqueur

Cafe owner launching alcohol at site with three-day party and signature liqueur

A cafe owner is pledging to be the 'first stop' on a night out as he launches alcohol at the site.

13.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Female-only gym to double the size of its site following rapid growth

Female-only gym to double the size of its site following rapid growth

The owners of a female-only gym are expanding the site after seeing a huge rise in its members.

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Woman angry at city hospital for ‘playing down’ mums’ terminal cancer diagnosis

Woman angry at city hospital for ‘playing down’ mums’ terminal cancer diagnosis

A woman has been left fighting for justice after Norfolk's biggest hospital "played down" her mother's cancer diagnosis.

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Cafe owner launching alcohol at site with three-day party and signature liqueur

Cafe owner launching alcohol at site with three-day party and signature liqueur

A cafe owner is pledging to be the 'first stop' on a night out as he launches alcohol at the site.

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Driver locked in four-month battle with city airport over parking fine

A furious driver claims he has been given a £100 parking fine from Norwich Airport simply for breaking down at the site.

12.05.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Driver locked in four-month battle with city airport over parking fine

A furious driver claims he has been given a £100 parking fine from Norwich Airport simply for breaking down at the site.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Hard to beat' car boot praised by lifelong bargain hunter and social media creator

An experienced bargain hunter has revealed what makes one of the UK's 'biggest and best' car boots near the city stand out.

09.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Hard to beat' car boot praised by lifelong bargain hunter and social media creator

An experienced bargain hunter has revealed what makes one of the UK's 'biggest and best' car boots near the city stand out.

09.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Victory for Reform UK at South Norfolk and Broadland election count

Reform UK have snapped up 15 of 26 divisions at the Broadland and South Norfolk election count.

08.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Victory for Reform UK at South Norfolk and Broadland election count

Reform UK have snapped up 15 of 26 divisions at the Broadland and South Norfolk election count.

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bad hair day? City salon slammed by customer after 'horror story' haircut

It was more than just a bad hair day for a Norwich woman after a hairstylist chopped off 14 inches from her locks - despite her only asking for a...

08.05.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Bad hair day? City salon slammed by customer after 'horror story' haircut

It was more than just a bad hair day for a Norwich woman after a hairstylist chopped off 14 inches from her locks - despite her only asking for a...

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Blasting boom boxes' and litter being 'thrown into gardens' plagues city street

Those living in a Norwich neighbourhood are calling for urgent action following claims their road is being plagued with anti-social behaviour.

08.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

'Blasting boom boxes' and litter being 'thrown into gardens' plagues city street

Those living in a Norwich neighbourhood are calling for urgent action following claims their road is being plagued with anti-social behaviour.

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson