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Norfolk high street could be pedestrianised as part of plans to spruce up town

Norfolk high street could be pedestrianised as part of plans to spruce up town

It still boasts a bustle of independent shops which have survived the arrival of supermarkets and national chains over the years.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Bishop

Sex offender caught with indecent images of children for THIRD time is spared jail

Sex offender caught with indecent images of children for THIRD time is spared jail

A convicted sex offender found with indecent images of children for the third time has avoided jail.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Part of A47 to close this weekend to allow 12mph convoy to trundle across Norfolk

Part of A47 to close this weekend to allow 12mph convoy to trundle across Norfolk

A section of the A47 in Norfolk will be closed this weekend when a huge transformer for an offshore wind energy scheme slowly makes its way across...

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Uncertainty surrounds Norfolk road scheme where costs have soared

Uncertainty surrounds Norfolk road scheme where costs have soared

The way forward for a major road scheme in Norfolk, where costs have soared because of the need to divert two gas mains, is still shrouded in...

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk MP rebels against government over animal labs protest ban

Norfolk MP rebels against government over animal labs protest ban

A Norfolk Labour MP was among 26 within his party who rebelled against the government over banning protests outside animal testing labs and other "...

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Man set to enter plea over after Norwich fight arrest

Man set to enter plea over after Norwich fight arrest

A man is set to appear to appear in court for a plea hearing later this month after a fight in the centre of Norwich.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Ice cream seller caught with up to £4,000 of cocaine

Ice cream seller caught with up to £4,000 of cocaine

An ice cream seller has been fined £2,500 after police found a "large quantity" of class A drugs at his home.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Motocross rider who mounted pavement and struck woman to stand trial over hit-and-run

Motocross rider who mounted pavement and struck woman to stand trial over hit-and-run

A man is to stand trial accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a motocross bike mounted the pavement and struck a woman.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Peter Walsh

Japanese restaurant 'back for business' as brunch café closes

Japanese restaurant 'back for business' as brunch café closes

A Japanese restaurant has made a triumphant return to Norwich due to an "overwhelming" response.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Dazzling West End musical proves why this legend was 'simply the best'

Dazzling West End musical proves why this legend was 'simply the best'

A packed auditorium. A week’s run of fully sold-out shows. Shouts of joy. Sobs of sadness.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Raunchy new TV drama throws Norwich lad into international spotlight

Raunchy new TV drama throws Norwich lad into international spotlight

A music producer from Norwich has found international stardom after his song was featured in a hit television show.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Man's retirement plans in tatters after £440,000 Norfolk Broads boathouse folly

Man's retirement plans in tatters after £440,000 Norfolk Broads boathouse folly

They say owning a boat is like standing in a cold shower while tearing up £10 notes.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

'Severely dehydrated' groundworker died in hospital following fall

'Severely dehydrated' groundworker died in hospital following fall

A retired groundworker died in hospital after a fall at his home, a court has heard.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

Huge live music festival coming to city park

Huge live music festival coming to city park

A music festival celebrating some of the world's biggest artists is coming to a city park.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily Goodwin

Missing stab victim found by police

Missing stab victim found by police

The victim of a stabbing who went missing after police were called to a city flyover has been identified.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

What does government's biggest ever wind farm expansion mean for Norfolk?

What does government's biggest ever wind farm expansion mean for Norfolk?

Hundreds of wind turbines will be built off the Norfolk coast as part of the government's largest ever expansion of offshore wind farms in the UK.

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Brothers behind song adopted by NCFC headlining at city venue

Brothers behind song adopted by NCFC headlining at city venue

Brothers, who have a history of performing to hundreds of fans at Carrow Road stadium, are preparing for one of their most significant gigs yet.   

yesterday 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Norfolk estate agent celebrates 75th anniversary of first Norwich office

Norfolk estate agent celebrates 75th anniversary of first Norwich office

A Norfolk estate agent has celebrated 75 years since the opening of its first office in Norwich.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Premier Inn owner warns business rates will 'damage' hotel industry

Premier Inn owner warns business rates will 'damage' hotel industry

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has warned that the government's changes to business rates will cost it £35m next year.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Region's largest housing association to complete major 120,000-home merger this month

Region's largest housing association to complete major 120,000-home merger this month

The region's largest housing association is set to complete a merger this month that will see it become one of the largest social housing providers...

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Dog attack probe continues after police appeal

Dog attack probe continues after police appeal

Police are continuing their investigations after a dog was attacked in Norwich.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

Detached family home in Golden Triangle for sale at OIEO £725,000

Detached family home in Golden Triangle for sale at OIEO £725,000

A four-bedroom detached property in Norwich’s Golden Triangle is for sale with Websters for offers in excess of £725,000.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Charles Bliss

Power bosses apologise after billing Hemsby evacuees £1,000 to disconnect electricity

Power bosses apologise after billing Hemsby evacuees £1,000 to disconnect electricity

A network operator has apologised after sending letters to Hemsby evacuees asking them to pay more than £1,000 to disconnect the electricity from...

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Mystery still surrounds death of man in his 30s after street robbery

Mystery still surrounds death of man in his 30s after street robbery

Mystery still surrounds the circumstances relating to the robbery and death of a man in his 30s.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Global tech firm to create 150 new jobs over next six months at Norwich headquarters

Global tech firm to create 150 new jobs over next six months at Norwich headquarters

A global fintech firm has unveiled plans to create 150 new jobs at its Norwich headquarters over the next six months.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Signs of children being sexually exploited in city centre says council

Signs of children being sexually exploited in city centre says council

City council officials have claimed young people meeting up in Norwich's Hay Hill are being sexually exploited.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Jack Warren

One of Norfolk's fastest-growing villages could ANOTHER 160 homes

One of Norfolk's fastest-growing villages could ANOTHER 160 homes

One of Norfolk’s fastest-growing villages could get another 160 homes after a developer lodged plans to build a new estate on farmland. 

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Henry Durand

Detached house in sought-after village on sale at £425,000-450,000 guide price

Detached house in sought-after village on sale at £425,000-450,000 guide price

A three-bedroom detached property in Southrepps is up for sale at a guide price of between £425,000 and £450,000. 

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Nicola Warren

Overturned lorry causing delays on A12

Overturned lorry causing delays on A12

An overturned lorry is causing delays on the A12.

yesterday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Thomas Marks

Woman found dead in Norwich flat had been trying to rebuild her life before break-in

Woman found dead in Norwich flat had been trying to rebuild her life before break-in

A Norwich woman who suffered with anxiety and agoraphobia had been attempting to turn her life around before a break-in saw her spiral, a court has...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Donna-Louise Bishop

County Hall pulls funding after bus shelter row... to give to neighbouring town

County Hall pulls funding after bus shelter row... to give to neighbouring town

The Sheringham bus shelter saga has taken a dramatic twist after council bosses pulled the scheme's funding from the town and gave it to a neighbour.

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Phoebe Ozanne

Banned driver ran red lights and mounted pavements in 30-minute police chase

Banned driver ran red lights and mounted pavements in 30-minute police chase

An artist who specialises in paintings of gangsters has been told he faces a lengthy jail sentence after a dangerous high-speed police chase.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Man, 60, admits possession of 50,000 indecent images of children

Man, 60, admits possession of 50,000 indecent images of children

A man could be jailed after admitting possession of almost 50,000 indecent images and videos of children.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Promenade cordoned off after discovery of 'large void'

Promenade cordoned off after discovery of 'large void'

Part of a north Norfolk promenade has been cordoned off after a "large void" was discovered beneath it.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Axe man jailed after threatening to ‘chop up’ police during village stand-off

Axe man jailed after threatening to ‘chop up’ police during village stand-off

A man who threatened to “chop up” people with a hatchet during a stand-off with police in a Norfolk village has been jailed.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Driver who paralysed biker has sentencing halted for THIRD time over language issues

Driver who paralysed biker has sentencing halted for THIRD time over language issues

A motorist who caused a crash that left a motorcyclist paralysed has had his sentencing halted for a third time due to language difficulties.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Cobbled street lined with Tudor buildings named among the prettiest in Britain

Cobbled street lined with Tudor buildings named among the prettiest in Britain

A cobbled street lined with brilliantly-preserved Tudor buildings has been named among Britain's prettiest streets.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Seal pup that postman found sitting on a doorstep is named

Seal pup that postman found sitting on a doorstep is named

The seal pup that was rescued after a postman found her sitting on a doorstep has been named.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Man arrested after items stolen from car in town centre

Man arrested after items stolen from car in town centre

Items were stolen from a car in a town centre.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Man accused of ‘nasty’ attack on homeless rough sleeper in car park

Man accused of ‘nasty’ attack on homeless rough sleeper in car park

A man accused of repeatedly kicking and punching a homeless person in an unprovoked attack has appeared in court.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

One person taken to hospital after crash on busy road

One person taken to hospital after crash on busy road

One person was taken to hospital after a crash on a busy road.

yesterday 2

Eastern Daily Press

Faye Minton

Government threatened with legal action if Norfolk elections are delayed

Government threatened with legal action if Norfolk elections are delayed

A decision to delay this year's elections at Norwich City Council and other English authorities could be challenged in the courts, as anger mounts...

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Owen Sennitt

Town pub with unusual name could be set for new lease of life

Town pub with unusual name could be set for new lease of life

A prominent pub in a seaside town could soon be set for a new lease of life.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Vineyard to assemble wine lovers and whisky fans for Burns Night

Vineyard to assemble wine lovers and whisky fans for Burns Night

Burns Night at a vineyard is set to bring together wine connoisseurs and Scotch whisky fans.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

LGBTQ+ event secures funding to 'guarantee' future

LGBTQ+ event secures funding to 'guarantee' future

A volunteer-led LGBTQ event has secured more than £11,000 in funding.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

New 'demountable' homes could get go-ahead for erosion-hit coast

New 'demountable' homes could get go-ahead for erosion-hit coast

Four new demountable homes look set to be built on an erosion-hit coast as part of an innovative scheme.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Different venue for Norwich Philharmonic Society's return of part two of its season

Different venue for Norwich Philharmonic Society's return of part two of its season

The Norwich Philharmonic Society has announced part two of its 2025/26 season.

yesterday 3

Eastern Daily Press

Sophie Skyring

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to enjoy Sky TV in his new Norfolk pad

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to enjoy Sky TV in his new Norfolk pad

As an ousted member of the royal family, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is no doubt used to receiving only the best.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

New airline launches route from Norwich Airport

New airline launches route from Norwich Airport

A company on a mission to offer commercial flights that make life easier for businesses has announced a new connection.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Police provide update on investigation into materials stolen from building site

Police provide update on investigation into materials stolen from building site

Police confirm the investigation into stolen materials from a site set to become dozens of flats has now become a civil issue.

yesterday 5

Eastern Daily Press

Danielle Champ