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Norwich Evening News

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New homes approved for city outskirts despite council concerns

Plans have been greenlit for nearly 30 affordable homes to be built in a village just south of the city.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

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First look as work starts on the city's newest McDonald's

Construction of the newest chain in McDonald's ever-growing city empire is under way.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

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Green space turned to 'sea of mud' after motorists create makeshift parking spot

Folk living next to a green space just outside the city centre are fed up with it being used as a makeshift car park.

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'Premium' jacket potato shop announces opening date

A new "premium" jacket potato shop is set to open its doors to customers next week.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

New homes approved for city outskirts despite council concerns

Plans have been greenlit for nearly 30 affordable homes to be built in a village just south of the city.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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First look as work starts on the city's newest McDonald's

Construction of the newest chain in McDonald's ever-growing city empire is under way.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Green space turned to 'sea of mud' after motorists create makeshift parking spot

Folk living next to a green space just outside the city centre are fed up with it being used as a makeshift car park.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'Premium' jacket potato shop announces opening date

A new "premium" jacket potato shop is set to open its doors to customers next week.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Plan submitted to turn historic city centre church into jazz bar

Plans to convert a city centre church into a jazz bar could see it become the "missing piece" the area needs, according to its new occupant.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

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Calls to make busy city road safer after a spate of accidents

People living along a city road used as a rat-run by drivers have called for it to be made safer following a spate of accidents.

previous day 10

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Designs revealed for new city centre fast-food chain

Designs for the new Wingstop have been revealed as plans for the fast-food outlet roll on.

previous day 10

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Plans to keep 'monumental' steel beast sculptures permanently

The UEA has requested to keep three striking steel beasts next to the site's exhibition area.

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Plan submitted to turn historic city centre church into jazz bar

Plans to convert a city centre church into a jazz bar could see it become the "missing piece" the area needs, according to its new occupant.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Calls to make busy city road safer after a spate of accidents

People living along a city road used as a rat-run by drivers have called for it to be made safer following a spate of accidents.

previous day 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Designs revealed for new city centre fast-food chain

Designs for the new Wingstop have been revealed as plans for the fast-food outlet roll on.

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Plans to keep 'monumental' steel beast sculptures permanently

The UEA has requested to keep three striking steel beasts next to the site's exhibition area.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

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City folk fed up of reserved parking spots being empty for 'up to a year'

Parking spaces around the city come at a premium, however certain spots are sitting empty for up to a year thanks to a floundering car club.

wednesday 7

Norwich Evening News

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City folk fed up of reserved parking spots being empty for 'up to a year'

Parking spaces around the city come at a premium, however certain spots are sitting empty for up to a year thanks to a floundering car club.

wednesday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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MP pledges to help business owner get compensation over nightmare' roadworks

MP pledges to help business owner get compensation over nightmare' roadworks

An MP is calling for a business owner who has been financially hit by "nightmare" roadworks to receive compensation.

21.04.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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MP pledges to help business owner get compensation over nightmare' roadworks

MP pledges to help business owner get compensation over nightmare' roadworks

An MP is calling for a business owner who has been financially hit by "nightmare" roadworks to receive compensation.

21.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Plans to convert house into children's home

Plans to convert house into children's home

A house on the edge of the city could be converted into a children's home if plans get approved.

20.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Plans to convert house into children's home

Plans to convert house into children's home

A house on the edge of the city could be converted into a children's home if plans get approved.

20.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Council reveals decision on plans for digital billboard along busy city road

Council reveals decision on plans for digital billboard along busy city road

A decision has been made as to whether a large digital billboard can be erected at a busy city junction.

19.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Runaway skunk captured last week in care after no owner found

Runaway skunk captured last week in care after no owner found

A skunk-on-the-run, which was rescued last week by a city wildlife expert, is in foster care after the rightful owner could not be found.

19.04.2025 3

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Council reveals decision on plans for digital billboard along busy city road

Council reveals decision on plans for digital billboard along busy city road

A decision has been made as to whether a large digital billboard can be erected at a busy city junction.

19.04.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Runaway skunk captured last week in care after no owner found

Runaway skunk captured last week in care after no owner found

A skunk-on-the-run, which was rescued last week by a city wildlife expert, is in foster care after the rightful owner could not be found.

19.04.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Neighbours living near site of stabbing too scared to leave their homes at night

Neighbours living near site of stabbing too scared to leave their homes at night

People living in a suburb in the north of the city say they are too scared to leave their homes after dark following a stabbing in the area.

18.04.2025 30

Norwich Evening News

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Neighbours living near site of stabbing too scared to leave their homes at night

Neighbours living near site of stabbing too scared to leave their homes at night

People living in a suburb in the north of the city say they are too scared to leave their homes after dark following a stabbing in the area.

18.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Inspection found sick staff found prepping food at Prince of Wales shop

Inspection found sick staff found prepping food at Prince of Wales shop

Evidence of sick staff cooking food at a kebab shop in Prince of Wales has contributed to it being slapped with a one-star food hygiene rating.

17.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Council's affordable homes pledge at shopping centre revamp despite concerns

Council's affordable homes pledge at shopping centre revamp despite concerns

The head of City Hall has doubled down on his pledge 50pc of the upcoming Anglia Square redevelopment will be affordable housing – despite the...

17.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Which Norwich bakery has the best hot cross buns?

Which Norwich bakery has the best hot cross buns?

The hot cross bun is a staple of Easter and with the holiday fast-approaching the glazed sweet treats are back in the limelight. 

17.04.2025 7

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Inspection found sick staff found prepping food at Prince of Wales shop

Inspection found sick staff found prepping food at Prince of Wales shop

Evidence of sick staff cooking food at a kebab shop in Prince of Wales has contributed to it being slapped with a one-star food hygiene rating.

17.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Council's affordable homes pledge at shopping centre revamp despite concerns

Council's affordable homes pledge at shopping centre revamp despite concerns

The head of City Hall has doubled down on his pledge 50pc of the upcoming Anglia Square redevelopment will be affordable housing – despite the...

17.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Which Norwich bakery has the best hot cross buns?

Which Norwich bakery has the best hot cross buns?

The hot cross bun is a staple of Easter and with the holiday fast-approaching the glazed sweet treats are back in the limelight. 

17.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Former city opticians could become mini market and flat

Former city opticians could become mini market and flat

A former opticians outside the city centre could be converted into a mini market.

16.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Travellers' site on edge of Norwich to get spruce up from council

Travellers' site on edge of Norwich to get spruce up from council

A long-established travellers' site on the edge of the city is getting a spruce up.

16.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Former city opticians could become mini market and flat

Former city opticians could become mini market and flat

A former opticians outside the city centre could be converted into a mini market.

16.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Travellers' site on edge of Norwich to get spruce up from council

Travellers' site on edge of Norwich to get spruce up from council

A long-established travellers' site on the edge of the city is getting a spruce up.

16.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Shop caught flaunting four-star hygiene rating...after one-star inspection

A shop near the city centre has been caught displaying a four-star hygiene rating in its window, despite being slapped with a one-star report a few...

15.04.2025 30

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Traders want more support for start-ups to keep Norwich Market alive

Stallholders are calling on City Hall to do more to help traders wanting to set up businesses on Norwich Market to ensure the site continues to...

15.04.2025 20

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Praise be! New plans to revamp city centre church backed by neighbours

Businesses and neighbours a former church are thrilled at new plans which could see it converted to an entertainment venue.

15.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Traders want more support for start-ups to keep Norwich Market alive

Stallholders are calling on City Hall to do more to help traders wanting to set up businesses on Norwich Market to ensure the site continues to...

15.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Praise be! New plans to revamp city centre church backed by neighbours

Businesses and neighbours a former church are thrilled at new plans which could see it converted to an entertainment venue.

15.04.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Multi-platinum artist headlining 'bigger and better' showground festival

A prolific rapper who has sold more than 3.5 million records is headlining a festival celebrating tattoos and cars.

14.04.2025 2

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City centre repair shop has relocation plan approved

A shoe repair and key-cutting shop in one of the city's busiest shopping streets has had plans for its relocation approved.

14.04.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Multi-platinum artist headlining 'bigger and better' showground festival

A prolific rapper who has sold more than 3.5 million records is headlining a festival celebrating tattoos and cars.

14.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

City centre repair shop has relocation plan approved

A shoe repair and key-cutting shop in one of the city's busiest shopping streets has had plans for its relocation approved.

14.04.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Plans for new homes next to popular park submitted

An application for new homes on the city outskirts, next to a popular park, has been submitted.

13.04.2025 20

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Castle Keep protection plan for medieval graffiti approved

An application for a panel to preserve hundreds of years' worth of medieval "graffiti" has been approved for Norwich Castle.

13.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Plans for new homes next to popular park submitted

An application for new homes on the city outskirts, next to a popular park, has been submitted.

13.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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