Tensions flare as MP accused of 'witch hunt' over community donations row

An MP has sparked a war of words online after criticising a scheme that gives councillors money to support community causes.

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Norfolk landmark needs urgent repairs to save it from the sea

It has weathered countless storms and accommodates hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

yesterday 10

Owen Sennitt

Frustrations over 'ridiculous' Royal Mail post box closures before Christmas

Everyone has their own traditions at Christmas, be it watching their favourite festive film or sitting down for the King's speech.

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Owen Sennitt

Extraordinary meeting called as Broads chief set to leave after 25 years

An extraordinary meeting has been called to decide the future leadership of the Broads Authority.

sunday 3

Owen Sennitt

Frustrations over 'ridiculous' Royal Mail post box closures before Christmas

Everyone has their own traditions at Christmas, be it watching their favourite festive film or sitting down for the King's speech.

sunday 10

Owen Sennitt

Extraordinary meeting called as Broads chief set to leave after 25 years

An extraordinary meeting has been called to decide the future leadership of the Broads Authority.

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Owen Sennitt

'Overshadowed' neighbours threaten to fight housing at site of former factory

Neighbours who fear they will be overshadowed by a new city housing development at the site of a former shoe factory have threatened to take court...

13.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

'Overshadowed' neighbours threaten to fight housing at site of former factory

Neighbours who fear they will be overshadowed by a new city housing development at the site of a former shoe factory have threatened to take court...

13.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Sir Keir ducks question over Norwich MP's swipes at his leadership

The prime minister dodged questions about a Norwich MP who has called for his replacement, during a visit to the city - saying it wouldn't be worth...

12.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

PM wades in on Sheringham bus shelter row telling council to 'listen to the people'

The prime minister has intervened in a row over a Norfolk town's bus shelter by calling on County Hall to "listen to the people".

12.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Prime minister visiting Norfolk TODAY to announce £46m government spending

Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Norfolk today to announce £46m of government spending on bus transport in Norfolk.

12.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Sir Keir ducks question over Norwich MP's swipes at his leadership

The prime minister dodged questions about a Norwich MP who has called for his replacement, during a visit to the city - saying it wouldn't be worth...

12.12.2025 2

Owen Sennitt

PM wades in on Sheringham bus shelter row telling council to 'listen to the people'

The prime minister has intervened in a row over a Norfolk town's bus shelter by calling on County Hall to "listen to the people".

12.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

Prime minister visiting Norfolk TODAY to announce £46m government spending

Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Norfolk today to announce £46m of government spending on bus transport in Norfolk.

12.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Probe into 'smirking' Norwich Labour leaders lets them off the hook

Officials have found no wrongdoing after investigating complaints that City Hall leaders have been "disrespectful and hostile" towards housing...

11.12.2025 1

Owen Sennitt

Councillor quits after foul-mouthed outburst at end of crunch bus shelter meeting

It is a saga that has certainly led to flared tempers.

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Owen Sennitt

'Once in a generation' £100m scheme to revive 'forgotten' area of Norfolk revealed

A hugely ambitious £100m project to transform a forgotten corner of Norfolk into a premier destination for shopping and entertainment has been...

11.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Probe into 'smirking' Norwich Labour leaders lets them off the hook

Officials have found no wrongdoing after investigating complaints that City Hall leaders have been "disrespectful and hostile" towards housing...

11.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

People power wins out as town council votes to SAVE bus shelter

Campaigners trying to save a bus stop from demolition are celebrating after the town council voted to save the structure.

11.12.2025 7

Owen Sennitt

County Hall accused of 'extortion' over bus shelter demolition threats

County Hall has been accused of "extortion" after issuing a series of threats warning of the consequences if the demolition of a bus shelter is...

11.12.2025 2

Owen Sennitt

Norfolk Broads holiday firm gets go ahead for million pound revamp

A marina on the Norfolk Broads is to be transformed as part of a multi-million-pound revamp project.

10.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Landlords warn tenants rents will rise as a result of council clampdown

Landlords are warning they are being forced to put up rents and tenants are being evicted as a result of new measures aimed at improving housing...

10.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

Protestors demand council stop using bailiffs to collect unpaid tax

A protest group accused of using menacing tactics staged a demonstration calling for City Hall to stop using bailiffs, saying they can be...

09.12.2025 2

Owen Sennitt

Council removes just ONE flag from lamp posts despite 139 complaints

Council staff removed just one national flag from a lamp post despite receiving more than 130 requests to do so, new figures show.

09.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Protestors demand council stop using bailiffs to collect unpaid tax

A protest group accused of using menacing tactics staged a demonstration calling for City Hall to stop using bailiffs, saying they can be...

09.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Council to buy more land so 'once in a generation' scheme can go ahead

More land is to be bought by a Norfolk council so a "once in a generation" scheme to regenerate a rundown part of town can go ahead.

09.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Outrage as council says key bus shelter demolition meeting will be held in SECRET

A key meeting to discuss the controversial planned demolition of a 1950s bus shelter has been described as a "farce" after it emerged talks will be...

09.12.2025 6

Owen Sennitt

Council removes just ONE flag from lamp posts despite 139 complaints

Council staff removed just one national flag from a lamp post despite receiving more than 130 requests to do so, new figures show.

09.12.2025 2

Owen Sennitt

Second home owners take council to tribunal over paying double council tax

Some second home owners have taken a Norfolk council to tribunal over paying double council tax.

08.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

More council properties to be sold in bid to raise funds

More council-owned properties are to be sold in the city as part of efforts to dispose of buildings that are not making any money.

07.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

Tiki bar customers may have to drink piña coladas in the rain due to planning row

They hoped to offer customers a taste of sunshine on the north Norfolk coast.

07.12.2025 6

Owen Sennitt

Nature reserve denies claims beaver found 'in the wild' is an escapee

It has been celebrated as a monumental moment for Norfolk, marking a turn of fortunes for a species that has been extinct in this country for five...

07.12.2025 6

Owen Sennitt

Poll suggests Rupert Lowe's new party would beat Reform

Rupert Lowe's new political party would beat Reform if an election were held tomorrow, a poll has found.

07.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Campsite kerfuffle could head to court after row over shepherd huts

A campsite owner has signalled he will fight attempts to remove shepherd huts from his site, after officials ruled they could not stay there.

07.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

More council properties to be sold in bid to raise funds

More council-owned properties are to be sold in the city as part of efforts to dispose of buildings that are not making any money.

07.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Bid to demolish fire-ravaged shoe factory for housing scheme faces scrutiny

A fire-ravaged shoe factory could soon be transformed into a housing development that will create more affordable homes in the city.

06.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

Norwich delivery drivers to be deported after immigration crackdown

Delivery drivers working illegally in Norwich are to be deported after being caught in a Home Office crackdown.

06.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Bid to demolish fire-ravaged shoe factory for housing scheme faces scrutiny

A fire-ravaged shoe factory could soon be transformed into a housing development that will create more affordable homes in the city.

06.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Norwich delivery drivers to be deported after immigration crackdown

Delivery drivers working illegally in Norwich are to be deported after being caught in a Home Office crackdown.

06.12.2025 8

Owen Sennitt

Labour 'running scared of voters' as it delays vote for Norfolk-Suffolk mayor to 2028

The postponement of the mayoral elections in Norfolk and Suffolk has sparked anger and left a planned shake-up of local government in chaos, with...

05.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Market revamp gets praise... but some fear it will be 'nail in the coffin'

It promises to secure the future of one of the city's premier destinations, but has the pitch kept traders happy?

05.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

'Unscrupulous' landlords to be targeted through new powers

"Unscrupulous" landlords are to be targeted through new powers aiming to improve the lives of renters.

05.12.2025 2

Owen Sennitt

Labour 'running scared of voters' as it delays vote for Norfolk-Suffolk mayor to 2028

The postponement of the mayoral elections in Norfolk and Suffolk has sparked anger and left a planned shake-up of local government in chaos, with...

05.12.2025 4

Owen Sennitt

'We understand Yarmouth better than you' - Councillors in spat with MP over new party

Council leaders have dismissed the threat of their MP's new political party, arguing Rupert Lowe "doesn't understand" the town.

05.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Market revamp gets praise... but some fear it will be 'nail in the coffin'

It promises to secure the future of one of the city's premier destinations, but has the pitch kept traders happy?

05.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

REVEALED: Transformation plans for Norwich Market

More details have been revealed about a major shake-up of Norwich market.

04.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Skipper of Broads wreck fined for being intoxicated and for not alerting authorities

A skipper of a boat that sank to the depths of the River Yare has been fined for sailing while under the influence and for failing to alert anyone...

04.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

Critics call for delay on new powers to tackle rogue landlords

Critics are calling for new powers to clamp down on rogue landlords in a Norfolk town be paused arguing they will create "financial burdens" on those...

03.12.2025 3

Owen Sennitt

Visitors to some of Norfolk's best beaches to face higher car park fees

Car parking charges are to rise at some of Norfolk's busiest beaches and resort towns.

02.12.2025 5

Owen Sennitt

WATCH: Abandoned boats at controversial Broads pub crushed and removed

Boats moored along the River Yare at a controversial pub site have been crushed and removed by Broads Authority rangers.

02.12.2025 4

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