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Drivers face delays after two-vehicle crash

Drivers face delays after two-vehicle crash

Drivers are facing delays after a two-vehicle crash.

latest 9

Eastern Daily Press

Cerys Baker

Abnormal load to crawl through county this weekend

Abnormal load to crawl through county this weekend

A huge abnormal load will be escorted through Norfolk this weekend.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Lifeboat aids vessel in difficulties with ropes around both propellers

Lifeboat aids vessel in difficulties with ropes around both propellers

A former pilot boat sparked an emergency call for assistance after becoming stranded close to a sandbank.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Much-loved carnival brings in new measures due to wildfire risks and dry conditions

Much-loved carnival brings in new measures due to wildfire risks and dry conditions

A carnival is introducing new measures in response to rising wildfire risks and prolonged hot weather.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

People warned to shut windows and doors as firefighters battle field blaze

People warned to shut windows and doors as firefighters battle field blaze

People have been warned to shut their windows and doors after a fire broke out in a field.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Major route shut after police van crashes on its way to collision on same road

Major route shut after police van crashes on its way to collision on same road

A police van has been involved in a crash while it was on its way to respond to another collision.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Safety warning in place at town's park and gardens

Safety warning in place at town's park and gardens

A safety warning is in place at a town's park and gardens.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Hallie Taylor

Long-awaited roadworks finally get a start date

Long-awaited roadworks finally get a start date

Long-awaited roadworks at a retail park on the outskirts of Norwich finally have a start date.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Liam Soanes

Jeremy Clarkson's beer and beef pie arrives at pubs across Norfolk

Jeremy Clarkson's beer and beef pie arrives at pubs across Norfolk

Jeremy Clarkson’s beer and beef pies are hitting pub menus across Norfolk.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Liam Soanes

Arsonist who set fire to house earlier threatened to 'burn down' probation offices

Arsonist who set fire to house earlier threatened to 'burn down' probation offices

An arsonist who set fire to a house, endangering occupants, had earlier threatened to "burn down" the offices of the probation service, a court heard.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Steam train services suspended at heritage railway amid ongoing fire risks

Steam train services suspended at heritage railway amid ongoing fire risks

Steam train services at a heritage railway will remain suspended amid ongoing fire risks during the prolonged dry weather.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Gym sees boom in number of memberships after move to new multi-storey facility

Gym sees boom in number of memberships after move to new multi-storey facility

The opening of a new NR Health and Fitness Club in Dereham has resulted in a boom in sign-ups.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Cancer survivor stabbed in the face with broken wine bottle 'thought she would die'

Cancer survivor stabbed in the face with broken wine bottle 'thought she would die'

A woman who had just been given the all-clear from cancer thought she was going to die after being stabbed in the face six times with a broken wine...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

How thousands of tonnes of rock from Norway could save Norfolk town from the sea

How thousands of tonnes of rock from Norway could save Norfolk town from the sea

Thousands of tonnes of rock imported from Norway is needed to fix a town's sea defences, costing £2 million.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

'Stolen' 1,000-litre container of fuel recovered as two people arrested

'Stolen' 1,000-litre container of fuel recovered as two people arrested

A "stolen" 1,000-litre container of fuel found inside a van has sparked two arrests.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Work planned for historic village duck pond after concerns for its condition

Work planned for historic village duck pond after concerns for its condition

Work is set to begin on cleaning a village pond following concerns for its condition.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Fresh bid for affordable homes at former garages site by tower block

Fresh bid for affordable homes at former garages site by tower block

Six new eye-catching homes could transform an area of a seaside town, provided plans get the go-ahead.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Plans for ANOTHER huge solar farm to be built on Norfolk countryside gets go-ahead

Plans for ANOTHER huge solar farm to be built on Norfolk countryside gets go-ahead

Another solar farm is set to be built in Norfolk's countryside, despite several major renewable projects already planned for the nearby area.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

Smash-hit musical bringing dark humour to Norwich stage

Smash-hit musical bringing dark humour to Norwich stage

A hit musical is bringing its trademark dark humour to the stage this autumn.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Men who beat vulnerable victim and then stole his car jailed

Men who beat vulnerable victim and then stole his car jailed

Three men have been jailed after a robbery where a vulnerable victim was attacked in his own home.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Most dramatic solar eclipse in DECADES to darken Norfolk skies

Most dramatic solar eclipse in DECADES to darken Norfolk skies

A rare solar eclipse is plunging Norfolk into darkness next week, treating stargazers to one of 2026’s standout celestial events.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Norfolk pier named among best in the country - and here is why

Norfolk pier named among best in the country - and here is why

A seaside favourite has been named among the best piers in the country.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Councillor provides updates on traveller encampment which has 'doubled in size'

Councillor provides updates on traveller encampment which has 'doubled in size'

A councillor has provided an update on the process to remove a traveller encampment in Gorleston.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Water utility company provides update after hundreds of fish die in River Wensum

Water utility company provides update after hundreds of fish die in River Wensum

Anglian Water says it is working to remove the hundreds of dead fish after scenes of the rotting corpses caused widespread upset in Norwich.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Man admits to dangerous driving that left teenager in serious condition

Man admits to dangerous driving that left teenager in serious condition

A man has admitted multiple driving offences after a crash that left a teenage boy seriously injured.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Liam Soanes

Norwich Airport rated 'good' in new ranking

Norwich Airport rated 'good' in new ranking

Norwich Airport has been rated 'good' for accessibility in a new report.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Woman dies in crash that shut A47 for more than 17 hours

Woman dies in crash that shut A47 for more than 17 hours

A woman has died following a crash that shut the A47 for more than 17 hours.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Play areas reopen to smiling faces after major investment

Play areas reopen to smiling faces after major investment

Families are already enjoying upgraded play areas as a major programme of improvements to council-owned sites nears completion.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Liam Soanes

Heartless vandals rip apart graves of former council leader's two dead sons

Heartless vandals rip apart graves of former council leader's two dead sons

The former leader of Norfolk County Council has been left “shattered” after heartless vandals desecrated the graves of her loved ones including...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Henry Durand

Industrial fly-tip discovered in village as probe launched

Industrial fly-tip discovered in village as probe launched

An urgent public appeal has been issued after a major fly-tip was discovered.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Fieldhouse

Two historic Norfolk sites in the running for national heritage award

Two historic Norfolk sites in the running for national heritage award

The birthplace of one of Britain's most beloved authors and a scenic Norfolk stately home are in the mix to be crowned champions of a national...

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Nelson Walker

Tributes paid to former town hockey club captain who died after cancer battle

Tributes paid to former town hockey club captain who died after cancer battle

Tributes have been paid to a hockey club stalwart who was known for his "razor sharp wit".

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Firefighters have praised Norfolk farmers for their "invaluable support" in helping to battle field blazes and wildfires during the ongoing heatwave.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Fears £78k fund to be used for councillors’ own projects or 'whacky green obsessions'

Fears £78k fund to be used for councillors’ own projects or 'whacky green obsessions'

Concerns have been raised over a new £78,000 councillor fund at Norwich City Council, amid fears the cash could be spent on projects linked to...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson

People power group launched to help strengthen community ties

People power group launched to help strengthen community ties

A new residents’ association has been launched to help strengthen community ties and improve life for tenants.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Two dead whales wash up on beach as public urged to avoid carcasses

Two dead whales wash up on beach as public urged to avoid carcasses

Two dead whales have washed up on a stretch of north Norfolk beach.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Two Norfolk fish and chip shops named among best in country

Two Norfolk fish and chip shops named among best in country

Two fish and chip shops in Norfolk have been named among the best in the UK.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Hallie Taylor

Surgery issues warning after hundreds of people miss GP appointments

Surgery issues warning after hundreds of people miss GP appointments

A medical practice in Norwich has issued a warning after hundreds of patients failed to turn up to appointments last month.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Hallie Taylor

Woman who helped run florist remembered as 'kind and caring soul'

Woman who helped run florist remembered as 'kind and caring soul'

A florist who supplied bouquets to most of the hotels and guest houses in Great Yarmouth has been remembered as a "kind, intelligent and caring soul".

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Fire service set to overspend by £1m amid surge in emergency call‑outs

Fire service set to overspend by £1m amid surge in emergency call‑outs

The county's fire service is projected to overspend by more than £1m due to a sharp rise in call-outs.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Liam Soanes

Monty Python star and TV presenter coming to Norwich on new tour

Monty Python star and TV presenter coming to Norwich on new tour

A Monty Python star and television presenter is bringing his latest adventure to a Norwich stage.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Thousands flock to historic Wayland Show as it celebrates landmark 150th year

Thousands flock to historic Wayland Show as it celebrates landmark 150th year

Thousands of visitors helped the Wayland Show celebrate its landmark 150th year in style at a sun-drenched showground in Watton.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Dog walking field given go-ahead to extend opening hours due to hot weather

Dog walking field given go-ahead to extend opening hours due to hot weather

A dog walking field has been given the go-ahead to extend its opening hours due to the hot weather.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Famous city landmark steeped in history to undergo first step of multi-million revamp

Famous city landmark steeped in history to undergo first step of multi-million revamp

One of Norwich's most famous landmarks is about to undergo the first stage of a multi-million-pound transformation.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Henry Durand

Emergency protocol triggered amid scorching temperatures

Emergency protocol triggered amid scorching temperatures

Emergency hot weather measures have been rolled out for rough sleepers.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Liam Soanes

Burst water main causes severe flooding and road closures in town

Burst water main causes severe flooding and road closures in town

A burst water main has left a town with severe flooding and road closures.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Hallie Taylor

103-year-old enjoys nostalgic visit to seaside village and lifeboat station

103-year-old enjoys nostalgic visit to seaside village and lifeboat station

A 103-year-old woman has enjoyed a nostalgic day out.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

More traffic chaos as Carrow Bridge to close for maintenance repairs

More traffic chaos as Carrow Bridge to close for maintenance repairs

A road near the city's stadium is set to be closed for five nights this month.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ

Bin fire erupts on promenade of north Norfolk beach

Bin fire erupts on promenade of north Norfolk beach

A bin fire erupted on the promenade of a north Norfolk beach.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg