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Norwich revealed as having a 'higher than average' rate of fast food shops

Norwich revealed as having a 'higher than average' rate of fast food shops

Whether it's a grilled burger, deep fried chicken or pepperoni pizza, the city has plenty to choose from when it comes to getting a quick bite to eat.

yesterday 6

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Shopping centre becomes a ghost town ahead of major revamp

Shopping centre becomes a ghost town ahead of major revamp

Anglia Square, which is due to get a major revamp after a decades-long wait, looks to have become a ghost town ahead of its redevelopment.

yesterday 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Norwich revealed as having a 'higher than average' rate of fast food shops

Norwich revealed as having a 'higher than average' rate of fast food shops

Whether it's a grilled burger, deep fried chicken or pepperoni pizza, the city has plenty to choose from when it comes to getting a quick bite to eat.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Shopping centre becomes a ghost town ahead of major revamp

Shopping centre becomes a ghost town ahead of major revamp

Anglia Square, which is due to get a major revamp after a decades-long wait, looks to have become a ghost town ahead of its redevelopment.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

33-year-old woman died at her city home

33-year-old woman died at her city home

An inquest has been launched into the death of a 33-year-old at her home earlier this year.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Business owner may be forced to close due to sudden roadworks

Business owner may be forced to close due to sudden roadworks

A business on the city outskirts could be forced to shut after its owner claims to have lost half its business due to sudden roadworks.

previous day 40

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

The businesses in the city with the lowest hygiene ratings

The businesses in the city with the lowest hygiene ratings

The list of businesses with the lowest food hygiene rating in and around the city have been revealed.

previous day 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

33-year-old woman died at her city home

33-year-old woman died at her city home

An inquest has been launched into the death of a 33-year-old at her home earlier this year.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Business owner may be forced to close due to sudden roadworks

Business owner may be forced to close due to sudden roadworks

A business on the city outskirts could be forced to shut after its owner claims to have lost half its business due to sudden roadworks.

previous day 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

REVEALED: The businesses in the city with the lowest hygiene ratings

REVEALED: The businesses in the city with the lowest hygiene ratings

The list of businesses with the lowest food hygiene rating in and around the city have been revealed.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Shop owner moving from Anglia Square over lack of communication from council

Shop owner moving from Anglia Square over lack of communication from council

A shop owner says he has moved out of his Anglia Square store as he has had enough of Norwich City Council’s lack of communication over its proposed...

saturday 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Man who died in Grapes Hill incident named

Man who died in Grapes Hill incident named

A man in his 70s who died at a busy road in the city centre has been named.

saturday 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Sites of popular Norwich Lanes businesses up for sale

Sites of popular Norwich Lanes businesses up for sale

The home of a popular boardgame business and hairdresser in the city centre has hit the market.

saturday 20

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Shop owner moving from Anglia Square over lack of communication from council

Shop owner moving from Anglia Square over lack of communication from council

A shop owner says he has moved out of his Anglia Square store as he has had enough of Norwich City Council’s lack of communication over its proposed...

saturday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Man who died in Grapes Hill incident named

Man who died in Grapes Hill incident named

A man in his 70s who died at a busy road in the city centre has been named.

saturday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Sites of popular Norwich Lanes businesses up for sale

Sites of popular Norwich Lanes businesses up for sale

The home of a popular boardgame business and hairdresser in the city centre has hit the market.

saturday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Proposal for new homes rejected for being 'out of keeping' with the area

Proposal for new homes rejected for being 'out of keeping' with the area

Plans to build a plot of new homes in a village near the city have been refused.

04.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Long-standing homeware shop near city centre reveals it's closing

Long-standing homeware shop near city centre reveals it's closing

An antique homeware shop near the city centre is closing after 15 years as its owner plans to retire.

04.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Proposal for new homes rejected for being 'out of keeping' with the area

Plans to build a plot of new homes in a village near the city have been refused.

04.04.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Long-standing homeware shop near city centre reveals it's closing

Long-standing homeware shop near city centre reveals it's closing

An antique homeware shop near the city centre is closing after 15 years as its owner plans to retire.

04.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Fears development of more than 400 homes in city outskirts will cause gridlock

Fears development of more than 400 homes in city outskirts will cause gridlock

Fears have been raised that the development of more than 400 homes on the city outskirts will cause gridlock and impact the city's emergency services.

03.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Owner of family run business says he 'can't sustain losses' from roadworks

Owner of family run business says he 'can't sustain losses' from roadworks

The owner of a popular family-run restaurant outside the city says he can't sustain the losses he's taking after roadworks suddenly popped up nearby.

03.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Council criticised after rubbish dumped in city street left for more than a month

Council criticised after rubbish dumped in city street left for more than a month

Fed-up city folk in NR3 are calling for the council to clear up rubbish that has been left in their street for more than a month.

03.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Fears development of more than 400 homes in city outskirts will cause gridlock

Fears development of more than 400 homes in city outskirts will cause gridlock

Fears have been raised that the development of more than 400 homes on the city outskirts will cause gridlock and impact the city's emergency services.

03.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Owner of family run business says he 'can't sustain losses' from roadworks

Owner of family run business says he 'can't sustain losses' from roadworks

The owner of a popular family-run restaurant outside the city says he can't sustain the losses he's taking after roadworks suddenly popped up nearby.

03.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Council criticised after rubbish dumped in city street left for more than a month

Council criticised after rubbish dumped in city street left for more than a month

Fed-up city folk in NR3 are calling for the council to clear up rubbish that has been left in their street for more than a month.

03.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Massive 'dystopian' digital billboard in city centre rejected AGAIN

Massive 'dystopian' digital billboard in city centre rejected AGAIN

Revised plans to install a massive "dystopian" billboard in the city centre have been refused again.

02.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

New spud shop aims to put a 'premium' twist on filled jacket potatoes

New spud shop aims to put a 'premium' twist on filled jacket potatoes

A new challenger will soon be entering the battle to become the city's dominant spud-seller. 

02.04.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Plans to install new offices in historic city centre building approved

Plans to install new offices in historic city centre building approved

New outdoor offices have been approved for a Grade I listed building close to the city centre.

02.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Massive 'dystopian' digital billboard in city centre rejected AGAIN

Massive 'dystopian' digital billboard in city centre rejected AGAIN

Revised plans to install a massive "dystopian" billboard in the city centre have been refused again.

02.04.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

New spud shop aims to put a 'premium' twist on filled jacket potatoes

New spud shop aims to put a 'premium' twist on filled jacket potatoes

A new challenger will soon be entering the battle to become the city's dominant spud-seller. 

02.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Plans to install new offices in historic city centre building approved

Plans to install new offices in historic city centre building approved

New outdoor offices have been approved for a Grade I listed building close to the city centre.

02.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Owners of English Thai fusion pub celebrate bounce back hygiene rating

Owners of English Thai fusion pub celebrate bounce back hygiene rating

A pub is celebrating being back on top after a major improvement from its previous poor hygiene rating.

01.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Owners of English Thai fusion pub celebrate bounce back hygiene rating

Owners of English Thai fusion pub celebrate bounce back hygiene rating

A pub is celebrating being back on top after a major improvement from its previous poor hygiene rating.

01.04.2025 40

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

'Redundant outbuilding' and land to be converted into new flats

'Redundant outbuilding' and land to be converted into new flats

The development of new flats has been approved for a town just outside the city.

31.03.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Popular gaming festival returns to city centre with week-long event

Popular gaming festival returns to city centre with week-long event

A celebration of all things gaming-related is coming back for another year to the city centre.

31.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

'Redundant outbuilding' and land to be converted into new flats

'Redundant outbuilding' and land to be converted into new flats

The development of new flats has been approved for a town just outside the city.

31.03.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Popular gaming festival returns to city centre with week-long event

Popular gaming festival returns to city centre with week-long event

A celebration of all things gaming-related is coming back for another year to the city centre.

31.03.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Police continue 'complex investigation' after animal sanctuary raid

Police continue 'complex investigation' after animal sanctuary raid

Six months on from a dramatic raid at an animal sanctuary, which saw multiple animals put down, the site remains under investigation by the police.

30.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

City heroes to reunite for special anniversary evening

City heroes to reunite for special anniversary evening

City players who helped lead the club to a famous cup win are having a reunion to celebrate a milestone anniversary of the achievement.

30.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

More than 500 solar panels approved for roof of department store

More than 500 solar panels approved for roof of department store

Plans have been approved to adorn the roof of a posh department store in the city centre.

30.03.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Police continue 'complex investigation' after animal sanctuary raid

Police continue 'complex investigation' after animal sanctuary raid

Six months on from a dramatic raid at an animal sanctuary, which saw multiple animals put down, the site remains under investigation by the police.

30.03.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

City heroes to reunite for special anniversary evening

City heroes to reunite for special anniversary evening

City players who helped lead the club to a famous cup win are having a reunion to celebrate a milestone anniversary of the achievement.

30.03.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

More than 500 solar panels approved for roof of department store

More than 500 solar panels approved for roof of department store

Plans have been approved to adorn the roof of a posh department store in the city centre.

30.03.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

The battle of the spuds! Who comes out best between the city's two potato sellers

The battle of the spuds! Who comes out best between the city's two potato sellers

It's a clash of culinary delights with two of the city’s top spud sellers pitted against each other.

28.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Riverside McDonald's given go-ahead but sparks traffic chaos fears

Riverside McDonald's given go-ahead but sparks traffic chaos fears

Fears have been raised that the approval of a new McDonald’s in a busy city retail park will cause traffic chaos.

28.03.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Is Norwich the UK's Area 51 after a spate of UFOs were spotted above the city

Is Norwich the UK's Area 51 after a spate of UFOs were spotted above the city

Roswell. Area 51. Norwich? 

28.03.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

The battle of the spuds! Who comes out best between the city's two potato sellers

The battle of the spuds! Who comes out best between the city's two potato sellers

It's a clash of culinary delights with two of the city’s top spud sellers pitted against each other.

28.03.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Riverside McDonald's given go-ahead but sparks traffic chaos fears

Riverside McDonald's given go-ahead but sparks traffic chaos fears

Fears have been raised that the approval of a new McDonald’s in a busy city retail park will cause traffic chaos.

28.03.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Is Norwich the UK's Area 51 after a spate of UFOs were spotted above the city

Is Norwich the UK's Area 51 after a spate of UFOs were spotted above the city

Roswell. Area 51. Norwich? 

28.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood