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Exciting events mark World Book Day in West Norfolk

Exciting events mark World Book Day in West Norfolk

Pupils and staff embraced book-themed costumes and activities for World Book Day.

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High school preparing for choral concert

High school preparing for choral concert

Norwich High School for Girls are putting on a choral concert which includes a Coldplay song.

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Care professional recognised for outstanding commitment to clients

Care professional recognised for outstanding commitment to clients

A dedicated care professional has been recognised for her outstanding commitment.

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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 4 death notices last week.

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High school preparing for choral concert

High school preparing for choral concert

Norwich High School for Girls are putting on a choral concert which includes a Coldplay song.

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Councillors elect new mayor of Thetford

Councillors elect new mayor of Thetford

A new mayor has been elected following a vote by councillors at a ceremonial full council meeting.

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Specialist volunteers help breastfeeding mums on hospital ward

Specialist volunteers help breastfeeding mums on hospital ward

Specialist volunteers are helping families with breastfeeding in a hospital maternity ward.

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Norwich school celebrates World Book Day with a creative twist

Norwich school celebrates World Book Day with a creative twist

A school marked World Book Day with a creative twist by turning it into "Word Book Day."

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Houghton Hall to stage major sculpture show

Houghton Hall to stage major sculpture show

Houghton Hall is set to stage the largest UK exhibition of a renowned artist and sculptor in more than twenty years.

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Paralympian from Great Yarmouth named Crufts ambassador

Paralympian from Great Yarmouth named Crufts ambassador

Paralympic swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate has been named an ambassador for Crufts.

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Norwich Evening News launches school book prize draw

Norwich Evening News launches school book prize draw

Fill your school’s library with books galore!

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How to win from EDP's £12,000 library books prize scheme for local schools

How to win from EDP's £12,000 library books prize scheme for local schools

Fill your school's library with books galore.

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Artists prepare to welcome visitors inside their creative spaces

Artists prepare to welcome visitors inside their creative spaces

Artists are preparing to welcome visitors into their creative spaces as part of a community event.

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Fifteen locals to perform curtain raiser for RSC's Hamlet

Fifteen locals to perform curtain raiser for RSC's Hamlet

Fifteen locals will perform a curtain raiser at Norwich Theatre Royal for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet.

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Local council recognised for its 'outstanding standards'

Local council recognised for its 'outstanding standards'

Thetford Town Council has been awarded the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Quality Gold Award.

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Children's hospice and trainee shortlisted in student nursing awards

Children's hospice and trainee shortlisted in student nursing awards

A children’s hospice and a member of its staff have been shortlisted for two national student nursing awards.

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Moving new play about male suicide to be staged in Norfolk

Moving new play about male suicide to be staged in Norfolk

A new play exploring male suicide and men’s mental health will be performed this week.

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Moving new play about male suicide to be staged in Norfolk

Moving new play about male suicide to be staged in Norfolk

A new play exploring male suicide and men’s mental health will be performed this week.

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Students take centre stage at art exhibition

Students take centre stage at art exhibition

Student photographers took centre stage at a public gallery exhibition celebrating young creative talent.

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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press published 38 death notices last week.

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New canon pastor 'delighted' after being installed at Norwich Cathedral

New canon pastor 'delighted' after being installed at Norwich Cathedral

A new canon pastor "delighted" after been installed at Norwich Cathedral.

27.02.2026 6

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Norfolk social club scoops national award for fifth consecutive time

Norfolk social club scoops national award for fifth consecutive time

A social club has been named CAMRA’s club of the year for the fifth consecutive time.

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'Gobsmacked' reader reacts to winning our £1,000 supermarket token prize

'Gobsmacked' reader reacts to winning our £1,000 supermarket token prize

This January, we invited our readers to take part in a special token collect competition for the chance to win a £1,000 food shop.

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Art circle preparing to hold its 210th exhibition at Norwich venue

A long-running art circle is preparing to host its 210th exhibition.

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One Hundred Girlguides from all ages join in ceremonial occasion

One hundred members of the Girlguiding community gathered to celebrate a century-old tradition.

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Amazing community effort restores ecologically significant river

A community clean-up has helped spruce up the River Wensum.

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'Einstein's hut' installation steals the show at Norwich Science Festival

A humble garden shed played a surprising role at this year’s Norwich Science Festival.

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Young people trained to save lives through first aid education

Young people in Norfolk are being trained to save lives through emergency first aid education.

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Classic Ibiza concert aims to make a difference

A night of music is set to make a difference in the fight against cancer this summer.

20.02.2026 9

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Garden nurtured for more than 50 years opening its gates to visitors this spring

A garden nurtured for more than 50 years is one of two in Norfolk opening its gates to visitors this spring.

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Charity announces ball in aid of families affected by childhood cancer

An event aimed at supporting families impacted by childhood cancer has been organised.

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Volunteers to tackle rubbish on Norfolk Broads with 'trash sweeper' boats

Volunteers are preparing for a litter pick event across Norfolk's waterways using boats.

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Babies who sleep lightly 'could be showing early signs of autism'

Babies who sleep lightly could be showing early signs linked to autism, researchers say.

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More than 100 native trees planted at university campus

More than 100 native trees have been planted to support wildlife on university grounds.

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Musical comedy set to dazzle at Norfolk theatre next year

A toe-tapping musical is set to dazzle audiences when it hits the stage next year.

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Family-owned brewery wins county title for second year running

A champion beer took home the top title for the second year running in a county-wide competition.

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Football-themed graphic novel takes top book prize

A graphic novel rooted in sport, friendship, and self-discovery has taken top literary honours.

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Flipping good fun as mascots and teams compete in annual pancake race

Crowds cheered, pancakes flipped, and mascots raced to victory on a lively day in a coastal town.

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Two exciting opportunities for pupils to get involved with the EDP

Two exciting opportunities are on the horizon, offering pupils the chance to engage with their local community and see themselves featured in print.

17.02.2026 9

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Swimmers set to make a splash across Norfolk

A nationwide swim fundraiser is making a splash across the country, including in Norfolk.

17.02.2026 10

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Artist to showcase work celebrating pigboats

An artist is set to showcase work celebrating traditional crab and whelk boats at a solo exhibition.

16.02.2026 8

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Scout to attend jamboree fundraiser after boost from care home group

A young scout is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime and has been given a vital boost to do so.

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Congratulations to the winners in our schools arts kit competition

Today we announce the winners in our special token‑collect competition offering schools the chance to win a share of £10,000 worth of arts equipment.

16.02.2026 10

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Dog trainer's boob-shaped dog dummies raise thousands for charity

A dog trainer has raised nearly £2,000 for a breast cancer charity through an unusual fundraising idea.

13.02.2026 8

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Choral society, school and professional musicians to take part in spring concert

A choral society is teaming up with a local music ensemble for a special concert this spring.

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Army cadets to spend night outdoors for homeless vets

Some 60 cadets and adult volunteers from the Norfolk Army Cadet Force (ACF) will spend a night outdoors this March as part of a national challenge to...

13.02.2026 4

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Bookshop hits the right notes with new folk music events

A bookshop in Wymondham has struck a chord with audiences through a new series of monthly folk music evenings.

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Explosive new report reveals issues facing over-50s in city

Age UK Norwich is supporting a national campaign.

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Norfolk couple tie knot in the place they call home

A couple have celebrated their wedding in the place they call home.

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Construction work to begin on relocated bus stop for major hospital

Construction work is set to begin on a relocated bus stop for a major hospital.

12.02.2026 4

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