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Mix of sunshine and clouds expected over the city this week

Mix of sunshine and clouds expected over the city this week

The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and clouds for Norwich over the coming week.

21.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Norwich Evening News

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Norwich Evening News

The Norwich Evening News published eight death notices last week.

20.04.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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This weeks planning applications lodged with the city council

This weeks planning applications lodged with the city council

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Norwich City Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works and building...

20.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Latest food hygiene ratings for local establishments revealed

Latest food hygiene ratings for local establishments revealed

A recent release from the Food Standards Agency reveals several Norwich businesses have earned top food hygiene ratings over the past two weeks. 

20.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Extended three-bedroom house with a double garage hits the market for £700k

Extended three-bedroom house with a double garage hits the market for £700k

An extended three-bedroom detached house in Norwich originally built in the early 20th century has hit the market.

20.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Films playing at a Norwich cinema this easter Friday

Films playing at a Norwich cinema this easter Friday

The Vue is set to showcase a variety of films this Good Friday including animated adventures, thrillers, and musical performances.

19.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Local Housebuilder donates Easter eggs to city hospice

Local Housebuilder donates Easter eggs to city hospice

A local housebuilder has donated Easter eggs to a hospice.

19.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Free lecture to trace pepper's global journey coming to the city

Free lecture to trace pepper's global journey coming to the city

A free lecture offering an insight into the global journey of pepper is taking place at the John Innes Centre. 

19.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Housebuilder helps charity's Easter activities to be extra special

Housebuilder helps charity's Easter activities to be extra special

A charity's Easter activities will be even sweeter thanks to a donation from a housebuilder.

18.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk writer in running for global £5,000 literary prize

Norfolk writer in running for global £5,000 literary prize

A Norwich writer has been shortlisted for a global literature prize.

17.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Dog show returning to Norwich park for third year

Dog show returning to Norwich park for third year

A dog show is set to return to a Norfolk park for its third year.

17.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Four classic films returning to Norwich cinema this month

Four classic films returning to Norwich cinema this month

Four films marking major milestones are returning to Vue Norwich this month for a limited run.

17.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Coroner seeks next of kin of Norwich man who died

Coroner seeks next of kin of Norwich man who died

The Norfolk Coroners Service is seeking the next of kin of a deceased Norwich man.

17.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Dad to run first marathon for hospital that saved his daughter's life

Dad to run first marathon for hospital that saved his daughter's life

A dad is set to take on a marathon to raise money for the hospital that saved his daughter's life.

17.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich weather: What to expect this week

The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and clouds for Norwich over the coming days.

15.04.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Schoolchildren put best foot forward to raise £2000 for charity

Schoolchildren have raised more than £2,000 for charity.

15.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich City legend leads group on 150-mile walk through Norfolk

Former Norwich City striker Grant Holt will this week lead a group of walkers on a trek 150 miles across Norfolk to raise money for two charities.

15.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Greater Anglia announces Easter timetable changes

Parts of the Greater Anglia rail network will be closed over Easter.

15.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Schoolchildren put best foot forward to raise £2000 for charity

Schoolchildren have raised more than £2,000 for charity.

15.04.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Norwich City legend leads group on 150-mile walk through Norfolk

Former Norwich City striker Grant Holt will this week lead a group of walkers on a trek 150 miles across Norfolk to raise money for two charities.

15.04.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk chapel to be transformed for 'one-off' concert by Irish composer

A Norfolk chapel will be transformed for an enchanting "one-off" concert.

14.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich singer chosen to support Frank Turner on tour

Norwich singer-songwriter Lucy Grubb will support legendary folk rocker Frank Turner at UEA.

13.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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City council planning applications validated this week

Here are the latest planning applications validated by Norwich City Council over the past week, featuring tree removals, extensions and changes of...

13.04.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich death notices and funeral announcements

The Norwich Evening News published six death notices last week.

13.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Big Issue launches community gardening project in Norwich

An innovative community gardening project has been launched to help marginalised people.

12.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Positive day for families transitioning from Norfolk children's hospice

Families supported by a children's hospice enjoyed a "very lovely, positive day" at a special transition drop-in session.

12.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Sunny weekend forecasted for Norwich - when will it be hottest?

The Met Office has forecasted a sunny weekend ahead for Norwich.

12.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich Pride-inspired drag celebration coming to city this summer

A drag celebration, inspired by Norwich Pride, is heading to the city this summer.

12.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich company named as one of UK's best places to work

A city company has been recognised for its "people-first approach".

11.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Road closed for a month for gas main renewal

The next phase of a gas main renewal project will completely close a road for a month.

11.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Care home residents and schoolchildren unite for day of wildlife activities

Residents at a care home in Cringleford teamed up with schoolchildren for a day of wildlife-focused activities.

11.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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City restaurant to host special Easter breakfast event

The Ivy Collection is offering a special Easter breakfast event.

11.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich Theatre to host new tour James Bond comedy play

A new comedy play, Spy Movie: The Play!, will open in Norwich later this month.

11.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk designer to showcase garden at BBC event

A garden designed for a three-year-old girl with severe neurodevelopmental difficulties will be showcased at the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair.

11.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Road and bus services outside Norwich to close for CityFibre works

A road leading out of Norwich is set to close for CityFibre works, affecting bus services.

11.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Road just outside Norwich to be closed for construction work

A Road in Trowse will continue to be closed for construction work until later this month. 

11.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Road closure will alter bus routes outside city for three days

Road closure will alter bus routes outside city for three days

A road closure starting today will alter bus routes just outside Norwich for three days.

10.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Former chairmen of original Norwich Round Table club reunite

Former chairmen of original Norwich Round Table club reunite

Former chairmen of the original Norwich Round Table club reunited for a special dinner to mark the movement's 98th anniversary.

10.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Search appeal for family of 72-year-old man who died in Norfolk town

Search appeal for family of 72-year-old man who died in Norfolk town

Norfolk Coroners Service is looking for the relatives of a 72-year-old who died in Thetford month.

09.04.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Bus services outside Norwich to be diverted due to road closure

Bus services outside Norwich to be diverted due to road closure

Bus services in Great Plumstead outside Norwich will be diverted due to a road closure.

09.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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City insurance broker collects Easter eggs for hospitalised children

City insurance broker collects Easter eggs for hospitalised children

An insurance broker is collecting Easter eggs for a children's hospital.

09.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk bus services to be diverted due to planned works

Norfolk bus services to be diverted due to planned works

Bus services in Great Plumstead, Norfolk will be diverted due to a road closure.

09.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk insurance broker collects Easter eggs for children's hospital

Norfolk insurance broker collects Easter eggs for children's hospital

A Norfolk-based insurance broker is collecting Easter eggs for a children's hospital.

09.04.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Four food establishments in Norwich achieve top hygiene ratings

Four food establishments in Norwich achieve top hygiene ratings

Four food establishments across Norwich have achieved top hygiene ratings in recent inspections.

08.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Hygiene excellence recognised at Broadland businesses

Hygiene excellence recognised at Broadland businesses

Two food establishments in Broadland have received top marks in their latest food hygiene inspections.

08.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Hygiene success for four Norwich food businesses

Hygiene success for four Norwich food businesses

Four food establishments around Norwich have scored the highest mark in the latest hygiene rating inspections.

08.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Food hygiene updates arrive for South Norfolk venues

Food hygiene updates arrive for South Norfolk venues

The latest food hygiene ratings for businesses in South Norfolk have now been released.

08.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Classical pianist to perform in seasonal church event

Classical pianist to perform in seasonal church event

A pianist will be performing as part of a spring concert taking place at a Suffolk church. 

08.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New food hygiene ratings are here for South Norfolk

New food hygiene ratings are here for South Norfolk

South Norfolk District Council has revealed new food hygiene ratings, with many local spots earning top marks.

06.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Two Broadland food establishments receive top hygiene marks

Two Broadland food establishments receive top hygiene marks

Two food establishments in Broadland have received top marks in their latest food hygiene inspections.

06.04.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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