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Probe still ongoing two months after Norwich clubland attack

Probe still ongoing two months after Norwich clubland attack

An investigation is continuing more than two months after a man was attacked in Norwich.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Police close case into cannabis factory after failing to find suspects

Police close case into cannabis factory after failing to find suspects

Police have closed their investigation into large cannabis factory found in a former pub after a seven-month investigation in which they failed to...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Concern end-of-life patients in Norfolk might not get to die where they would prefer

Concern end-of-life patients in Norfolk might not get to die where they would prefer

Too many people receiving end of life care are dying in Norfolk and Waveney's hospitals when they would rather spend their final days elsewhere,...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Influencer's back-garden Pilates studio among public notices this week

Influencer's back-garden Pilates studio among public notices this week

Here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Man arrested over Norwich knife attack to answer bail FOURTEEN months after incident

Man arrested over Norwich knife attack to answer bail FOURTEEN months after incident

A man arrested over a Norwich knife attack which happened more than a year ago is due to answer bail this month.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Former Norfolk community leader convicted of sex offence due back in court

Former Norfolk community leader convicted of sex offence due back in court

A former community leader found guilty of a child sex offence is due back in court later this month to be sentenced.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

5 reasons to visit 'enchanting' town with surprising links to Tutankhamun

5 reasons to visit 'enchanting' town with surprising links to Tutankhamun

The market town of Swaffham has earned national acclaim several times in recent years.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

County Hall investigates whether it placed vulnerable adults in care of 'monster'

County Hall investigates whether it placed vulnerable adults in care of 'monster'

Social services bosses at Norfolk County Council are investigating whether the department placed any vulnerable adults in the care of a "monster"...

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

North Norfolk restaurant described as 'massive deal' in top review

North Norfolk restaurant described as 'massive deal' in top review

A north Norfolk restaurant has received a top review from a major magazine.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

New owner of cherished 'John's wood' refused permission to chop down trees

New owner of cherished 'John's wood' refused permission to chop down trees

The new owner of a six-acre wood on the edge of a Norfolk town has been refused permission to cut down trees which sparked an uproar among locals.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

New program helps veterans share stories through art and music

New program helps veterans share stories through art and music

A new creative programme is helping veterans share their experiences through art and storytelling.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Number of people dying in Norfolk due to alcohol still above pre-pandemic levels

Number of people dying in Norfolk due to alcohol still above pre-pandemic levels

Alcohol-related deaths in Norfolk remain significantly higher than before the Covid pandemic, according to new figures.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Luxury B&B which is 'no longer viable' can be turned into home

Luxury B&B which is 'no longer viable' can be turned into home

A luxury B&B in a former rectory is set to be converted into a home before being sold off.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Emergency services attend incident in city centre

Emergency services attend incident in city centre

Several emergency service vehicles were seen attending an incident in the heart of Norwich city centre.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Former sex shop building to go under the hammer

Former sex shop building to go under the hammer

A building tucked away in a city street is set to go under the hammer.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

Second man charged after 'brilliant' man dies following street robbery

Second man charged after 'brilliant' man dies following street robbery

A second man has been charged after a "brilliant" man died following a street robbery in Great Yarmouth.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Fed-up neighbours call for action over parking and speeding issues

Fed-up neighbours call for action over parking and speeding issues

Fed-up city folk are calling for speed bumps and parking restrictions to make their road safer.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Suspect in rape probe has bail extended AGAIN

Suspect in rape probe has bail extended AGAIN

A man arrested for a city centre rape in the summer has been rebailed for another three months.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

'Pinch me moment' - Norwich duo launches clothing brand with a twist

'Pinch me moment' - Norwich duo launches clothing brand with a twist

A new Norfolk-based clothing brand with a focus on sustainability and simplicity has launched.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Dog festival coming to north Norfolk this spring

Dog festival coming to north Norfolk this spring

An event which is sure to get tails wagging is returning to Norfolk this spring.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Care home plans lodged with council

Care home plans lodged with council

Plans to transform a suburban house into a care home on the city outskirts have emerged.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

Investigation into cyclist death continues say police

Investigation into cyclist death continues say police

A probe into the death of a cyclist who was hit by a car on a busy roundabout is ongoing, say police.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Norwich after a woman was fatally injured.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Paris Maben-Hume

Country fair with flight displays and food festival coming to historic estate

Country fair with flight displays and food festival coming to historic estate

A country fair with flight displays and a food festival is set to return to a historic estate later this year.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Paris Maben-Hume

Pub swapping pints for poses with new yoga classes

Pub swapping pints for poses with new yoga classes

A pub is swapping pints for poses as it introduces new yoga classes.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Iona Goodall

Restored train carriage in Norfolk named among UK's best Airbnbs

Restored train carriage in Norfolk named among UK's best Airbnbs

A "beautifully" restored train carriage tucked away in the Norfolk countryside has been named one of the best Airbnbs in the UK.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Hallie Taylor

All the James Bond filming locations you can fly to from Stansted

All the James Bond filming locations you can fly to from Stansted

James Bond fans can swap the sofa for a 007 adventure with direct access to filming locations.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Cerys Baker

Hotel bags boost after prestigious awards recognition

Hotel bags boost after prestigious awards recognition

Business is booming at one hotel in north Norfolk after it was recognised at the industry's 'Oscars'.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Iona Goodall

Village halfway between two towns could expand with more homes

Village halfway between two towns could expand with more homes

A village that is located halfway between Dereham and Fakenham could soon be expanding.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

City murder investigation continues across two crime scenes

City murder investigation continues across two crime scenes

Forensic investigators are continuing their murder investigation across two crime scenes either side of the city.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Victoria Humphrey

Council funds FREE celeb-endorsed course to stop vaping (and our reporter tried it)

Council funds FREE celeb-endorsed course to stop vaping (and our reporter tried it)

Smokers and vapers in Norfolk are being offered the chance to quit using a £379 celebrity favoured seminar for free.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Kelly Strange

Lego fan who spent much of £28,000 he stole from mother on toys due up in court

Lego fan who spent much of £28,000 he stole from mother on toys due up in court

A man who admitted stealing almost £30,000 from his elderly mother, going on to spend much of it on Lego, is to be sentenced later this month.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Snow could hit Norfolk as temperatures plummet below zero

Snow could hit Norfolk as temperatures plummet below zero

Norfolk could soon be hit by more snow as temperatures plummet below zero, forecasters have said.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

More babies in Norfolk will suffer painful and avoidable deaths warns mother

More babies in Norfolk will suffer painful and avoidable deaths warns mother

More children born in the county will suffer painful and avoidable deaths following a decision not to expand checks on babies, a Norfolk mother has...

previous day 9

Eastern Daily Press

Kelly Strange

'Major win' after plans for railway station access improvements

'Major win' after plans for railway station access improvements

A situation which means disabled passengers at a Norfolk railway station are not able to get to one of the platforms could finally be tackled.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk County Council reveals council tax rise plan along with £42m savings and cuts

Norfolk County Council reveals council tax rise plan along with £42m savings and cuts

Leaders at Norfolk County Council say council tax will have to rise by 5pc again this coming year - the maximum amount the authority can up it...

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

WATCH: Car bursts into flames on the A47

WATCH: Car bursts into flames on the A47

Shocking footage shows the dramatic scenes on the A47 after a car burst into flames.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Family behind long-running Chinese restaurant to expand menu

Family behind long-running Chinese restaurant to expand menu

The family behind a long-running Chinese restaurant is expanding its menu.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Victim injured after being attacked on footpath

Victim injured after being attacked on footpath

A person was injured after being attacked on a footpath.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Fishermen fight off holiday home owners after planning row threatened livelihood

Fishermen fight off holiday home owners after planning row threatened livelihood

Fishermen whose livelihood was threatened by a planning row with holiday home owners are celebrating after fighting off attempts to limit the use...

previous day 8

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Farmers' market reveals return to Victorian pavilion in seaside town

Farmers' market reveals return to Victorian pavilion in seaside town

A popular farmers' market will kick off the 2026 season this February.

previous day 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

'We are still fighting' - Landlord's plea as pubs close at alarming rate

'We are still fighting' - Landlord's plea as pubs close at alarming rate

A landlord in Norfolk doesn't know if his business will still be open in six months as the new year brings a deluge of closures across the county.

previous day 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Council facing tribunal hearings over second home tax premium

Council facing tribunal hearings over second home tax premium

Second home owners have taken a Norfolk council to a tribunal over its decision to double their council tax.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Images show work to rectify planning issues at Omaze's £6m Norfolk mansion prize

Images show work to rectify planning issues at Omaze's £6m Norfolk mansion prize

New images have revealed how work is progressing to rectify a series of planning issues discovered at a £6m Omaze mansion.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Flagship £8m 3G pitch project engulfed in new row over microplastics

Flagship £8m 3G pitch project engulfed in new row over microplastics

An £8m flagship council project to revitalise a Norwich park with a 3G sports pitch is facing a growing backlash from environmentalists.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Warning issued over UTI death after sample left untested due to out‑of‑date bottle

Warning issued over UTI death after sample left untested due to out‑of‑date bottle

Concerns about the safety of medical testing supplies in use across Norfolk and Waveney have been raised following the death of a 50-year-old man...

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Anger over dog poo blighting Norfolk beach renowned for wildlife

Anger over dog poo blighting Norfolk beach renowned for wildlife

It is one of Norfolk's most picturesque beaches, famed for its sunsets and spectacular wildlife.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

New plans to build homes on former school site

New plans to build homes on former school site

New plans have been drawn up for homes on the site of a former school.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Jewellery stolen as homes ransacked in afternoon raids

Jewellery stolen as homes ransacked in afternoon raids

Burglars forced the doors of two homes in a seaside town during afternoon raids.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Larger mobile mast could be unveiled near business units

Larger mobile mast could be unveiled near business units

A broadband provider and mobile network operator could unveil a new 22.5-metre tower on land near business units in a seaside town.

previous day 5

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis