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Violence and sexual offences account for 40pc of all crimes in Norwich

Violence and sexual offences account for 40pc of all crimes in Norwich

Crime rates in Norwich West saw a significant number of incidents in May 2025.

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Plant conservation campaign launched to protect at-risk species

Plant conservation campaign launched to protect at-risk species

A new plant conservation campaign is calling on gardeners to help protect at-risk species.

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Pupils explore world of housebuilding through hands-on education scheme

Pupils explore world of housebuilding through hands-on education scheme

Pupils have been exploring the world of housebuilding through a hands-on education scheme.

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King and Queen to attend Sandringham Flower Show today

King and Queen to attend Sandringham Flower Show today

Tens of thousands of people will descend on the Sandringham Flower Show today—and among them will be guests of honour, the King and Queen.

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1960s vision of Christian builder continues to flourish at Dereham care complex

1960s vision of Christian builder continues to flourish at Dereham care complex

Sixty-five years ago, a Christian businessmen had a vision to provide accommodation for elderly missionaries retiring to the UK after a lifetime of...

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Hundreds compete in country's biggest one day walking football tournament in Norwich

Hundreds compete in country's biggest one day walking football tournament in Norwich

A Norwich-based walking football club raised £5,000 for two charities as they staged a major competition.

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Care home residents treated to limo trip to primary school visit

Care home residents treated to limo trip to primary school visit

Care home residents were treated to a day of connection, nostalgia, and a touch of luxury as they were chauffeured to a primary school visit in a...

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Hit podcast delves into Norfolk's strange history once again

Hit podcast delves into Norfolk's strange history once again

You wait ages for a podcast on a strange chapter in Norfolk history and then along come two in the space of a week.

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Hundreds compete in country's biggest one day walking football tournament in Norwich

Hundreds compete in country's biggest one day walking football tournament in Norwich

A Norwich-based walking football club raised £5,000 for two charities as they staged a major competition.

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Junior school rated 'outstanding' after total transformation

Junior school rated 'outstanding' after total transformation

A junior school has been rated 'outstanding' in its latest Ofsted report.

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Bishop of Norwich to arrive by wherry at annual abbey service

Bishop of Norwich to arrive by wherry at annual abbey service

The Bishop of Norwich will arrive by wherry for the annual service at St Benet’s Abbey.

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Man to speak at library about 90 challenges completed in 90th year

Man to speak at library about 90 challenges completed in 90th year

Malcolm Metcalf will speak about the 90 challenges he completed in his 90th year.

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Construction begins on new homes with additional needs

Construction begins on new homes with additional needs

Construction has started on a new supported living initiative in Swaffham.

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Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

A farm in Wymondham has announced a Kids Go Free initiative for this summer.

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Violence and sexual offences in Norwich East make up the majority of reported crime

Violence and sexual offences in Norwich East make up the majority of reported crime

Crime in Norwich East remains a concern, with violence and sexual offences leading the statistics for May 2025.

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Bishop of Norwich to open historic garden for the last time this year

Bishop of Norwich to open historic garden for the last time this year

The Bishop of Norwich is set to open his historic garden to the public for the last time this year.

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Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

Kids go free offer launched at Norfolk farm this summer

A farm in Wymondham has announced a Kids Go Free initiative for this summer.

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Village charity hoping to top £300k with first festival fundraiser

Village charity hoping to top £300k with first festival fundraiser

A village charity is hoping to top £300,000 with its first festival fundraiser.

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The lovely game of village cricket at Buttercup Time

The lovely game of village cricket at Buttercup Time

A recent fresh-air outing into the heart of my adopted home included a memory-stirring lap round Overstrand's attractive cricket ground.

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Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press published 39 death notices last week.

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Hundreds of students showcase their creativity at annual fashion show

Hundreds of students showcase their creativity at annual fashion show

Vincent Van Gogh and Vivienne Westwood inspired the runway in a celebration of creativity.

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One of Norfolk's longest-serving councillors makes history during ceremony

One of Norfolk's longest-serving councillors makes history during ceremony

A former mayor and one of Norfolk's longest-serving councillors has been appointed as an alderman.

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World-renowned choir to perform in Norfolk after 25-year absence

World-renowned choir to perform in Norfolk after 25-year absence

A world-renowned choir will take to the stage this summer as part of a special musical collaboration.

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Cyclist to travel across Europe in challenge to reach sailing club regatta

Cyclist to travel across Europe in challenge to reach sailing club regatta

A cyclist is set to travel across Europe to reach a renowned Norfolk regatta as part of a special birthday challenge.

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New roarsome addition turns heads in town centre

New roarsome addition turns heads in town centre

A new roarsome arrival is turning heads in the heart of a town centre.

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'Year's slowest and silliest' snail race to take place in Norfolk town

'Year's slowest and silliest' snail race to take place in Norfolk town

Competitors are preparing for what has been dubbed the year's "slowest and silliest" race.

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Norwich artist paints mural of peace in war-torn Ukraine

Norwich artist paints mural of peace in war-torn Ukraine

A Norwich artist has painted a mural of peace in war-torn Ukraine as part of an international cultural project.

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Market to host pop-up shops

Market to host pop-up shops

A market will host a series of pop-up shop events.

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Train to hand out strawberries and cream to passengers

Train to hand out strawberries and cream to passengers

Families are in for a treat as a steam railway is set to hand out free strawberries and cream to passengers.

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Norfolk attraction offers summer discount for families

Norfolk attraction offers summer discount for families

A family-friendly attraction is offering a big summer saving for locals.

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Foodbank chairwoman steps down after six years at helm

Foodbank chairwoman steps down after six years at helm

The chairwoman of Waveney Foodbank has announced she is stepping down.

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Greyhounds visit care home

Greyhounds visit care home

Greyhound have made a special visit to a care home.

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Meet Norfolk's top food and drink producers at Roys of Wroxham

Meet Norfolk's top food and drink producers at Roys of Wroxham

Customers will have the chance to meet some of Norfolk’s best food and drink makers in person during a weekend of tastings and storytelling.

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Archery club invites public to open day

Archery club invites public to open day

Norfolk Bowmen are inviting the public to try archery at an open day.

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Travel firm launches video to help youngsters get ready to catch the bus

Travel firm launches video to help youngsters get ready to catch the bus

Konectbus has launched a new video to help year 6 pupils who are new to travelling by bus.

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Norfolk has second highest number of snake incidents

Norfolk has second highest number of snake incidents

The RSPCA is expecting a summer increase in stray snake reports.

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More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30,000 has been raised at a ball to help support local charities.

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Gallery on north Norfolk coast hosting summer exhibition

Gallery on north Norfolk coast hosting summer exhibition

A summer art exhibition will be displayed on the Norfolk coast.

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Project celebrates success of latest group of students

Project celebrates success of latest group of students

A community horticulture project is celebrating the success of its latest group of students.

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Girlguiding Anglia launches wellbeing challenge pack developed with Bird & Blend

Girlguiding Anglia launches wellbeing challenge pack developed with Bird & Blend

Girlguiding Anglia has launched a new wellbeing challenge pack for young people, in partnership with Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30k raised at charity ball to help support local charities

More than £30,000 has been raised at a ball to help support local charities.

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NNUH team wins national award for innovative patient monitoring system

NNUH team wins national award for innovative patient monitoring system

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) heart failure team has won a national prize for their innovative monitoring system.

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Latest food hygiene ratings for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

Latest food hygiene ratings for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been...

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Volunteer who dedicated a decade to helping others celebrated at awards ceremony

Volunteer who dedicated a decade to helping others celebrated at awards ceremony

More than 1,000 years of dedication to patients were honoured at long service awards.

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This week's death notices including former Anglia TV weather presenter and pharmacist

This week's death notices including former Anglia TV weather presenter and pharmacist

The Eastern Daily Press published 35 death notices last week including former Anglia TV weather presenter and pharmacist.

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Stunning new installation and 300-year-old book on show in north Norfolk

Stunning new installation and 300-year-old book on show in north Norfolk

The Blickling Estate is showcasing a new art exhibition and a 300-year-old book.

12.07.2025 9

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Thetford welcomes Anglia in Bloom judges for annual competition

Thetford welcomes Anglia in Bloom judges for annual competition

Thetford showcased its dedication to environmental responsibility after welcoming judges from the Anglia in Bloom horticultural competition.

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Coffee morning tackles loneliness among elderly

Coffee morning tackles loneliness among elderly

A coffee morning to tackle loneliness among the elderly was held in Norwich in a bid raise awareness of the "power of community connection".

12.07.2025 9

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Grand Norfolk hall to host comic opera for first time

Grand Norfolk hall to host comic opera for first time

The comic opera The Elixir of Love, by Donizetti, will be performed for the first time at Wolterton Hall.

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Record number of tractors take part in Pink Ladies' Road Run

Record number of tractors take part in Pink Ladies' Road Run

A record-breaking number of tractors marked the Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run's 21st outing.

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