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Pizza chain opens its second Norfolk branch

Pizza chain opens its second Norfolk branch

A national pizza chain that claims to sell healthier food than its competitors has launched its newest Norfolk branch this week. 

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Signage for new Tesco approved ahead of opening

Signage for new Tesco approved ahead of opening

Signage for a new Tesco branch just south of the city could soon be put up ahead of a fast-approaching opening date.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Drivers face A140 closure and disruption as new bypass takes shape

Drivers face A140 closure and disruption as new bypass takes shape

These photographs show the rate of progress on the £47m Long Stratton Bypass - as drivers are warned to brace themselves for disruption.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Lessons learned after council failures caused 'distress' to family with disabled son

Lessons learned after council failures caused 'distress' to family with disabled son

Lessons have been learned after a series of failures meant a Norfolk council caused "distress" to a family with a disabled son, officials have said.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

PM takes aim at Norfolk eco-activist who cost taxpayers tens of millions of pounds

PM takes aim at Norfolk eco-activist who cost taxpayers tens of millions of pounds

In his effort to halt safety upgrades on the A47, Dr Andrew Boswell accomplished nothing except long delays to the projects and the addition...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Neighbour row saw man threaten to kill woman's dog

Neighbour row saw man threaten to kill woman's dog

A man repeatedly threatened to kill a neighbour’s dog called Daisy as part of an ongoing dispute, a court has heard. 

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

'Monster' used app to approach and abuse teens around the world from Norfolk village

'Monster' used app to approach and abuse teens around the world from Norfolk village

A 'monster' who pretended to be a teenage boy encouraged girls across the country and beyond to share intimate photos of themselves after offering...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

23-year-old man denies supplying class A drugs in Norfolk

23-year-old man denies supplying class A drugs in Norfolk

A man could face trial later this year accused of the supply of class A drugs in Norfolk. 

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Norwich confirmed as new home for Paddington Bear statue

Norwich confirmed as new home for Paddington Bear statue

Grab a marmalade sandwich and put on your duffel coat because Paddington Bear is coming to Norwich.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Tornado warning issued for Norfolk ahead of Storm Eowyn

Tornado warning issued for Norfolk ahead of Storm Eowyn

A tornado warning is in place for parts of Norfolk as 50mph winds are expected to batter the county.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Man taken to hospital after assault at train station

Man taken to hospital after assault at train station

A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked outside Norwich train station.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Supermarkets in Norfolk to lose cafes as part of nationwide cuts

Supermarkets in Norfolk to lose cafes as part of nationwide cuts

Two Norfolk supermarkets are to lose their cafes as Sainsbury's announces nationwide cuts.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Mother, 38, denied 'fighting chance' after doctors missed cancer diagnosis

Mother, 38, denied 'fighting chance' after doctors missed cancer diagnosis

A doctor who failed to notice that a "loving, funny and generous" mother had cancer before it was too late has apologised to her heartbroken family.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Bruno Brown

Investigation under way as woman dies after being treated on N&N virtual ward

Investigation under way as woman dies after being treated on N&N virtual ward

An investigation is under way after a retired factory worker who was being treated on a virtual ward at Norfolk’s biggest hospital died. 

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Vital safety equipment stolen from firefighters as they tackled factory blaze

Vital safety equipment stolen from firefighters as they tackled factory blaze

Norfolk’s fire service bosses have lambasted yobs for stealing a key piece of safety equipment as firefighters battled the massive blaze at a...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Fears that six-week road closure will bring 'chaos' to seaside village

Fears that six-week road closure will bring 'chaos' to seaside village

A busy road on the coast could be closed for six weeks as part of an ongoing development of 665 houses.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

City Hall accused of 'student politics' as devolution debate descends to Trump rants

City Hall accused of 'student politics' as devolution debate descends to Trump rants

City Hall has been likened to a "sixth form common room" after an important debate on its future descended into grandstanding about US politics.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Eleanor Storey

Holidaymaker trying to get home after mistaking sickness bug for brain cancer

Holidaymaker trying to get home after mistaking sickness bug for brain cancer

A bricklayer from Norwich who thought he had a sickness bug while on holiday is now stranded in a Thailand hospital after finding out the...

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Next phase of 700-home development in rapidly growing village gets go-ahead

Next phase of 700-home development in rapidly growing village gets go-ahead

A rapidly growing village is to get even bigger after councillors approved the next phase of a 700-home development.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Fire breaks out in former primary school building

Fire breaks out in former primary school building

Fire crews spent several hours battling a blaze after a case of "suspected arson" at a former school building.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Man taken to hospital after crash on major road

Man taken to hospital after crash on major road

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A143.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Primary school celebrates new head and glowing Ofsted report

Primary school celebrates new head and glowing Ofsted report

A primary school is celebrating a new headteacher and a glowing Ofsted report.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Police enquiring around 'full circumstances' of lay-by sexual assault

Police enquiring around 'full circumstances' of lay-by sexual assault

Police confirmed it is still looking into the "full circumstances" surrounding an incident which involved a woman alleging she had been sexually...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Action taken by N&N to improve site safety after patient falls from balcony

Action taken by N&N to improve site safety after patient falls from balcony

The city's hospital has "taken some action" to improve the safety of its site after an incident which left two people injured.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Norfolk man dies 35 years after receiving contaminated blood following accident

Norfolk man dies 35 years after receiving contaminated blood following accident

A Norfolk man has died 35 years after he received a contaminated blood transfusion following a car accident.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Further funding boost for £12m town hall transformation

Further funding boost for £12m town hall transformation

A £12m scheme to transform a historic town hall site has received a further funding boost.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Major new £35m energy hub hailed by Ed Miliband on visit to town port

Major new £35m energy hub hailed by Ed Miliband on visit to town port

Lowestoft has a "huge and exciting future" at the heart of the UK's clean energy revolution.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Steakhouse with unlimited sangria opens first branch in Norwich

Steakhouse with unlimited sangria opens first branch in Norwich

A family-run restaurant business where diners can cook their own steak on a hot stone has opened its first branch in Norwich.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Rare discovery shows how Norfolk landmark might have looked under alternative designs

Rare discovery shows how Norfolk landmark might have looked under alternative designs

A rare discovery has revealed how a Norfolk landmark might have looked under 'ambitious' designs that were ultimately discarded.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Rural agency launches international alliance to grasp global farming opportunities

Rural agency launches international alliance to grasp global farming opportunities

A Norfolk-based rural agency has launched a new International Ag Alliance (IAA) with two other global agricultural land investment and farm...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

WATCH: Shocking moment tragic biker accelerates to 214.8mph before speed trial crash

WATCH: Shocking moment tragic biker accelerates to 214.8mph before speed trial crash

This is the moment a motorcyclist accelerates to 214.8mph at a speed event on a Norfolk airfield before crashing off the end of the runway.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Man found dead inside car at popular dog walking area is named

Man found dead inside car at popular dog walking area is named

The man who was found dead at a popular dog walking area has been named at coroner’s court. 

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Man dies at his home shortly after taking MDMA

Man dies at his home shortly after taking MDMA

A man who became unresponsive 15 minutes after taking MDMA died before he could be saved, a court has heard. 

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Developer reveals huge move in Wash barrage scheme (in front of 16 people and a dog)

Developer reveals huge move in Wash barrage scheme (in front of 16 people and a dog)

Plans for a tidal barrage across the Wash including a container port, hydro-electric turbines and a new road linking Norfolk to Lincolnshire are...

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Campsite owner set for crown court trial after denying theft of gas guns

Campsite owner set for crown court trial after denying theft of gas guns

A campsite owner is set for crown court trial after he denied stealing gas guns which are used to scare birds.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Thieves steal wooden decking as harbour business targeted

Thieves steal wooden decking as harbour business targeted

Wooden decking was stolen from a pontoon as a harbour business was targeted by thieves.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Norwich named among the 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2025

Norwich named among the 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2025

The City of Stories has been featured in a prestigious guide to the best places to visit in the UK this year.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Fish and chip shop to transform into traditional pizzeria

Fish and chip shop to transform into traditional pizzeria

A north Norfolk fish and chip shop has closed ahead of its transformation into a pizzeria. 

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Strictly star making musical debut in West End hit coming to Norwich

Strictly star making musical debut in West End hit coming to Norwich

A Strictly Come Dancing star is ditching the glitz and glamour of the ballroom for the razzle dazzle of the stage as she makes her debut in a...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

New 'thought-provoking' project celebrating coastal heritage of Great Yarmouth

New 'thought-provoking' project celebrating coastal heritage of Great Yarmouth

A new project is celebrating the coastal heritage of Great Yarmouth.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Warrant issued for arrest of man facing three charges who skipped court hearing

Warrant issued for arrest of man facing three charges who skipped court hearing

A court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a 44-year-old man after he failed to attend his hearing at a magistrates' court. John Lashbrook, of...

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Bruno Brown

'It must not happen': MP raises controversial quarry bid in Parliament

'It must not happen': MP raises controversial quarry bid in Parliament

A controversial bid to create a quarry in a south Norfolk village has seen an MP raise the issue in Parliament and say afterwards "It must not...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Furniture business to move operations centre to Norfolk

Furniture business to move operations centre to Norfolk

A large furniture manufacturer is moving its operation centre to Norfolk. 

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Major Norfolk road closed after serious collision

Major Norfolk road closed after serious collision

A major Norfolk road was closed after a serious single-vehicle collision.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Katie Drake

Police told of erratic driving before fatal crash on the A143

Police told of erratic driving before fatal crash on the A143

Police were told of erratic driving before a fatal crash on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, it has been revealed.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Period property with modern extension for sale at £825k guide

Period property with modern extension for sale at £825k guide

Orchard Cottage in Forncett St Peter near Long Stratton is an impressive Grade II listed house with a contemporary twist – and it’s now on the...

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Ashley Lamond

Door knock debris checks in place after shoe factory fire

Door knock debris checks in place after shoe factory fire

Locals are being offered specialist checks for hazardous debris at their homes after a blaze at a former shoe factory in Norwich.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Police hunt after church window shattered by vandals

Police hunt after church window shattered by vandals

A spate of destruction at a church in Norwich has sparked a police hunt.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Could you give one of these loving dogs a forever home?

Could you give one of these loving dogs a forever home?

A greyhound charity is giving people the chance to meet their dogs who are in need of a forever home. 

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Gabriella Crisp

Modernised period cottage near Loddon for sale at £550,000

Modernised period cottage near Loddon for sale at £550,000

A Grade II listed cottage of part-period construction is for sale in Bergh Apton, near Loddon, at an asking price of £550,000.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Pescod

When will 50mph winds from Storm Eowyn hit Norfolk?

When will 50mph winds from Storm Eowyn hit Norfolk?

Parts of Norfolk are to be battered by 50mph winds from Storm Eowyn with a weather warning in place for the entire county.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Trial date set for 78-year-old man facing child sex abuse charge

Trial date set for 78-year-old man facing child sex abuse charge

A trial date has been set for a 78-year-old man accused of committing a child sex offence almost 30 years ago.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Jude Holden

Dog-lover launches canine boarding business at home

Dog-lover launches canine boarding business at home

A dog lover is opening the doors of her home as she launches a new dog boarding business.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Town parks could seen be blooming with greenery schemes

Town parks could seen be blooming with greenery schemes

Fruit bushes and a community orchard could be coming to park in a Suffolk town as part of a major revamp of play areas.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

School reopens after fire at derelict shoe factory

School reopens after fire at derelict shoe factory

A school forced to keep its doors closed for two days in the aftermath of a major fire in the north of the city has reopened.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Paris Maben-Hume

‘Elegant’ four-bed home in popular NR4 district for sale at £650k

‘Elegant’ four-bed home in popular NR4 district for sale at £650k

A semi-detached period home with gardens and a garage in a sought-after residential district has hit the market.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Charles Bliss

Controversial £30,000-a-night wedding venue bid takes another step forward

Controversial £30,000-a-night wedding venue bid takes another step forward

A controversial bid to create a wedding and party venue with 18 bedrooms has taken yet another step forward. 

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Leak at bell tower being probed by council

Leak at bell tower being probed by council

Investigation work has been carried out at a Beccles landmark building which has suffered a leak.

yesterday 1

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Council forced to reconsider 50pc tax raise after heated meeting

Council forced to reconsider 50pc tax raise after heated meeting

A council may perform a u-turn over a controversial tax hike of nearly 50pc after a heated meeting attended by around 200 furious people from...

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

Revealed: Sewage spills into Norfolk's rivers and sea WENT UP in 2024

Revealed: Sewage spills into Norfolk's rivers and sea WENT UP in 2024

Water company bosses have revealed the number of sewage spills into Norfolk's rivers and seas increased last year - despite a pledge to reduce them.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

After losing seven-month planning battle businessman may be able to keep decking

After losing seven-month planning battle businessman may be able to keep decking

After a seven months battle between a city business and the council over decking, there's a chance it could all be for nothing.

previous day 30

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Last week's death notices: Nonagenarian, OBE and 'beloved' music teacher

Last week's death notices: Nonagenarian, OBE and 'beloved' music teacher

The Eastern Daily Press published 58 death notices last week including those of a nonagenarian, an OBE and "beloved" music teacher.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Lunch deal at award-winning Norfolk restaurant named among Britain's best

Lunch deal at award-winning Norfolk restaurant named among Britain's best

The set lunch menu at a restaurant in Norfolk has been named among the best in the country.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Condolences given to family of young man who died in A143 crash

Condolences given to family of young man who died in A143 crash

Investigations are ongoing after a man in his 20s died in a crash on a major road on the Norfolk and Suffolk border. 

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

One lane blocked after second crash on major road this week

One lane blocked after second crash on major road this week

One lane on a major road on the Norfolk and Suffolk border was closed following a crash.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Katie Drake

Man wanted on recall to prison for domestic related offences

Man wanted on recall to prison for domestic related offences

The police are hunting for a man wanted on recall to prison for domestic-related offences.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Shaun Webbley

Family's fight for answers as inquest opens into four-year-old's death

Family's fight for answers as inquest opens into four-year-old's death

The parents of a four-year-old who could "light up a room with her smile” are one step closer to finding out if their daughter’s life could have...

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Fire ravages vacant home in city suburb

Fire ravages vacant home in city suburb

A fire tore through a detached house in a quiet corner of a city suburb.

previous day 40

Eastern Daily Press

Edward Dewulf-Peters

No laughing matter: Norfolk's monthly £15k bill to bin banned nitrous oxide canisters

No laughing matter: Norfolk's monthly £15k bill to bin banned nitrous oxide canisters

The disposal of laughing gas canisters is costing Norfolk taxpayers £15,000 a month, with illegal recreational use blamed for the huge sum.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Hopes that axed A47 scheme can be revived in the future

Hopes that axed A47 scheme can be revived in the future

Campaigners hope a scrapped multi-million-pound A47 scheme can be revived in the future, despite the government pulling the plug on the project.

previous day 3

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Police officer sacked over headlock and handcuffing suspect to railings

Police officer sacked over headlock and handcuffing suspect to railings

A Norfolk police officer has been sacked after handcuffing a vulnerable youth to railings and using a taser on another handcuffed suspect. 

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

A47 van driver swerving all over road was 30 TIMES over limit for ketamine

A47 van driver swerving all over road was 30 TIMES over limit for ketamine

A van driver was found to be more than 30 times over the limit for ketamine and nine times for cocaine. 

previous day 3

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Man denies revenge porn over threats to expose sex films

Man denies revenge porn over threats to expose sex films

A Norwich man has appeared in court under revenge porn legislation.

previous day 2

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Norwich man denies arson attack that left car ablaze

Norwich man denies arson attack that left car ablaze

A man accused of arson has denied being responsible for setting fire to a car in Norwich. 

previous day 2

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Norwich teen accused of multiple rapes of young girl

Norwich teen accused of multiple rapes of young girl

A teenager from Norwich is to stand trial accused of multiple rapes and sexual offences against a young girl.

previous day 2

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Jury discharged in case of Norwich man accused of historic sexual abuse

Jury discharged in case of Norwich man accused of historic sexual abuse

Jurors in the case of a man accused of historic sex abuse against a teenage girl have been discharged.

previous day 2

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Western Link demise: 'Victory for unelected quango' or 'defeat for vanity project?'

Western Link demise: 'Victory for unelected quango' or 'defeat for vanity project?'

Critics claim County Hall's withdrawal of plans for the Norwich Western Link is the "final nail in the coffin" for the scheme - and could cost...

previous day 1

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Will tanks and artillery guns head to towns' ports for deployment?

Will tanks and artillery guns head to towns' ports for deployment?

A landmark agreement has been sealed that is set to pave the way for a new era for British military personnel, equipment and armour deploying...

previous day 30

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Norfolk flooding summit seeks united action to tackle growing threats

Norfolk flooding summit seeks united action to tackle growing threats

The growing threat of flooding - and the collaborative actions needed to tackle it - will be discussed by more than 100 key stakeholders at a...

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Man who died in Norfolk crash is named as inquest into his death opens

Man who died in Norfolk crash is named as inquest into his death opens

A company director who died in a crash in Norfolk has been named at an inquest opening into his death.

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

'Pinch me moment' as flower shop opens at historic hall after months of delays

'Pinch me moment' as flower shop opens at historic hall after months of delays

After months of delays, one woman's dreams have come true as her florist shop opens.

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Bluetongue restrictions eased as livestock disease risk falls

Bluetongue restrictions eased as livestock disease risk falls

The falling risk of bluetongue disease has prompted the chief vet to ease some of the animal movement restrictions which have...

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

New McDonald's in 'sleepy' Norfolk area could be scuppered as officials object

New McDonald's in 'sleepy' Norfolk area could be scuppered as officials object

Plans for a new drive-thru restaurant on the outskirts of a Norfolk town could be scuppered after officials objected due to noise concerns.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Norfolk-based bakery bags new accreditation

Norfolk-based bakery bags new accreditation

An online bakery is celebrating after its cakes were granted an esteemed stamp of approval.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Car crashes through front of Lidl supermarket

Car crashes through front of Lidl supermarket

A car has crashed through the front of a supermarket while shoppers were queuing for the tills just feet away.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

New Scout group opens to meet demand

New Scout group opens to meet demand

A new Scout group has opened to meet demand among the growing population.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Pair of much-loved car boot sales to return this spring

Pair of much-loved car boot sales to return this spring

It has been confirmed that a pair of much-loved car boot sales will return this spring.

previous day 8

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

From dad's oven to town racecourse: How a 26-year-old is cleaning up around Norfolk

From dad's oven to town racecourse: How a 26-year-old is cleaning up around Norfolk

It began with an episode of Come Dine With Me.

previous day 8

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Major new £4.27m business hub to be unveiled next month

Major new £4.27m business hub to be unveiled next month

A new £4.27 million state-of-the-art business hub is just weeks away from being unveiled.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Michelin-starred Norfolk restaurant named among UK's best

Michelin-starred Norfolk restaurant named among UK's best

A Michelin-starred restaurant has been named in a prestigious guide to the best places to eat in the UK this year.

previous day 6

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Tibenham Airfield speed challenge victim may not have seen finish line before crash

Tibenham Airfield speed challenge victim may not have seen finish line before crash

A motorcyclist who died in a crash while attempting to break a Norfolk airfield's land speed record may not have seen the challenge finish line,...

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Theatre production to visit Norfolk schools to educate on underage drinking

Theatre production to visit Norfolk schools to educate on underage drinking

A theatre production is visiting schools across Norfolk this week to teach children about the dangers of underage drinking.

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Christmas tree collection raises £25,000 for hospices

Christmas tree collection raises £25,000 for hospices

A massive Christmas tree collection operation has raised nearly £25,000 for hospices.

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Future of flagship Norfolk footpath in limbo amid fears section will never reopen

Future of flagship Norfolk footpath in limbo amid fears section will never reopen

The future of one of Norfolk's flagship walking trails remains uncertain as damage caused by flooding continues to hamper plans to reopen a...

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

New garage moving into business unit along city outskirts

New garage moving into business unit along city outskirts

A business known for vehicle repairs has applied to erect a new commercial unit on the city outskirts.

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Francis Redwood

Debate over Norfolk devolution descends into ranting about 'lunatic' US president

Debate over Norfolk devolution descends into ranting about 'lunatic' US president

Pivotal discussions on devolution in Norfolk descended into rantings against the US president and tech billionaires at City Hall. 

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Eleanor Storey

Owners of derelict shoe factory furious over arson attack

Owners of derelict shoe factory furious over arson attack

The owners of a derelict city shoe factory have fumed at arsonists for hampering efforts to redevelop the site.

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Eleanor Storey

Couple call time on village pub plagued by electrical problems

Couple call time on village pub plagued by electrical problems

A couple have called time at a village pub plagued by electrical problems.

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

City folk reveal asbestos fears after fire destroys former shoe factory

City folk reveal asbestos fears after fire destroys former shoe factory

People living near a derelict factory have revealed their concerns about asbestos exposure after a major fire tore through the site.

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Amy Mackrill

Major £1.9m seafront improvement works gather pace

Major £1.9m seafront improvement works gather pace

Works are gathering pace as part of a major £1.9m regeneration of Britain's most easterly seafront.

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis