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Riverside McDonald's given go-ahead but sparks traffic chaos fears

Riverside McDonald's given go-ahead but sparks traffic chaos fears

Fears have been raised that the approval of a new McDonald’s in a busy city retail park will cause traffic chaos.

yesterday 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Stark warning that Norfolk care companies could be forced 'to brink of closure'

Stark warning that Norfolk care companies could be forced 'to brink of closure'

A stark warning has been issued that some of Norfolk's care providers could go out of business due to changes to national insurance contributions.

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Man accused of running county line ‘swallowed drugs stash in bid to avoid arrest’

Man accused of running county line ‘swallowed drugs stash in bid to avoid arrest’

A suspected drug dealer accused of running a county line swallowed his stash in a bid to avoid his arrest, a court has heard. 

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Royal Arcade store closes suddenly after just eight months

Royal Arcade store closes suddenly after just eight months

A city centre shop specialising in electric bicycles has called time after just eight months of trading. 

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Edward Dewulf-Peters

Man denies raping teenage girl in Norfolk town alleyway

Man denies raping teenage girl in Norfolk town alleyway

A 45-year-old man is to stand trial accused of raping a teenager in a Norfolk seaside town almost three years ago.

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

The battle of the spuds! Who comes out best between the city's two potato sellers

The battle of the spuds! Who comes out best between the city's two potato sellers

It's a clash of culinary delights with two of the city’s top spud sellers pitted against each other.

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Is Norwich the UK's Area 51 after a spate of UFOs were spotted above the city

Is Norwich the UK's Area 51 after a spate of UFOs were spotted above the city

Roswell. Area 51. Norwich? 

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Norwich prison officer has cheekbone fractured in attack by inmate

Norwich prison officer has cheekbone fractured in attack by inmate

A Norwich prison officer suffered a fractured cheekbone in an attack by a teenage inmate.

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Plans for new school at site of pig farm in Norfolk village

Plans for new school at site of pig farm in Norfolk village

Plans have emerged for a new school on the city outskirts.

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Eleanor Storey

Man in court over robberies that saw terrified shop staff threatened with crowbar

Man in court over robberies that saw terrified shop staff threatened with crowbar

A man has been remanded in prison after appearing in court accused of a spate of armed robberies at shops. 

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Warrant issued for man who repeatedly punched another during city cafe attack

Warrant issued for man who repeatedly punched another during city cafe attack

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who repeatedly punched and kicked another during an attack in a city cafe.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Man, 28, jailed for abduction over his relationship with 15-year-old girl

Man, 28, jailed for abduction over his relationship with 15-year-old girl

A man who continued meeting a teenage girl despite being handed a police warning notice has been jailed for child abduction.

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

All three hospitals will 'absolutely' continue to deliver babies, NHS bosses insist

All three hospitals will 'absolutely' continue to deliver babies, NHS bosses insist

Maternity units at Norfolk's hospital are not being considered for closure - despite warnings they risk becoming "unsustainable".

yesterday 1

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

The area of Norwich where the most stop and searches are carried out

The area of Norwich where the most stop and searches are carried out

New data has revealed which part of Norwich saw the highest amount of stop and search orders carried out by police over the last five years. 

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Machine serving 32 different types of candyfloss unveiled at Norwich Market

Machine serving 32 different types of candyfloss unveiled at Norwich Market

A machine that serves a range of different candyfloss shapes and flavours has been unveiled at Norwich Market. 

yesterday 4

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

Three men charged with manslaughter after body found in Sprowston

Three men charged with manslaughter after body found in Sprowston

Three men have been charged with manslaughter after a man was found dead on the outskirts of Norwich.

yesterday 4

Norwich Evening News

Gabriella Crisp

Two cars smash through front garden wall

Two cars smash through front garden wall

Two cars have smashed through a front garden wall near Norwich.

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Harry Jackaman-Pegg

Canaries announce extension to 'marquee' partnership

Canaries announce extension to 'marquee' partnership

The Canaries have revealed that Anglian Home Improvements has renewed its primary partnership with the club. 

yesterday 3

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Robbie Bennett

‘Exceptional’ two-bed city apartment for sale in NR2 postcode

‘Exceptional’ two-bed city apartment for sale in NR2 postcode

A recently upgraded two-bedroom apartment in a prime Norwich location has hit the market.  

yesterday 3

Norwich Evening News

Charles Bliss

Afternoon tea celebrating the flavours of India launching at city restaurant

Afternoon tea celebrating the flavours of India launching at city restaurant

A city Indian restaurant is adding its own take on a traditional British delicacy to the mix. 

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Emily Goodwin

The secret Norfolk and Waveney gardens opening to the public in April

The secret Norfolk and Waveney gardens opening to the public in April

As we head into the heart of spring, gardens around the region are full of vibrant colours and fruit trees are blossoming.

yesterday 2

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Emily Goodwin

Norfolk firm renews partnership with Norwich City past a quarter of a century

Norfolk firm renews partnership with Norwich City past a quarter of a century

A well established Norfolk firm has renewed its sponsorship of Norwich City for another season, taking its combined years of partnership with the...

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

'Proud' Norfolk author publishes debut novel inspired by school project

'Proud' Norfolk author publishes debut novel inspired by school project

A Norfolk author has published her debut novel, inspired by a school project from 30 years ago.

yesterday 2

Norwich Evening News

Robbie Bennett

Ryanair confirms summer schedule for Norwich Airport

Ryanair confirms summer schedule for Norwich Airport

Ryanair has confirmed its schedule at Norwich Airport for this summer. 

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Drink driver did handbrake turn before smashing into clinic causing £37k damage

Drink driver did handbrake turn before smashing into clinic causing £37k damage

A drunk driver had tried to perform a handbrake turn when he ploughed into a business causing more than £30k worth of damage, a court has heard.

yesterday 30

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Peter Walsh

Shocking moment car drives the wrong way down A47 slip road

Shocking moment car drives the wrong way down A47 slip road

Dash cam footage has captured the shocking moment a car drove the wrong way down an A47 slip road. 

yesterday 20

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Ben Fieldhouse

Scores of UEA workers stage walk-out over redundancy threat

Scores of UEA workers stage walk-out over redundancy threat

Scores of academics and other university staff have staged a walk-out over the troubled institute's redundancy plans.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

'Reckless and cruel' - disabled people slam new welfare cuts

'Reckless and cruel' - disabled people slam new welfare cuts

Disabled people in Norwich demonstrated as the chancellor announced further welfare cuts, which campaigners warn will push thousands more into...

previous day 30

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Dan Grimmer

Warrant sought to bring Norfolk woman back to UK over child cruelty case

Warrant sought to bring Norfolk woman back to UK over child cruelty case

Steps are under way to bring a woman charged with child neglect who fled to Tenerife back to this country, it has emerged.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Drivers facing 25-minute delays after A47 crash

Drivers facing 25-minute delays after A47 crash

Drivers faced delays of 25 minutes after a crash on the A47.

previous day 5

Norwich Evening News

Gabriella Crisp

Norwich dance teacher celebrates third place in 'UK Twerking Championships'

Norwich dance teacher celebrates third place in 'UK Twerking Championships'

A Norwich dance instructor has celebrated coming third in the UK selections for the 'International Twerk Championships'.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Ben Fieldhouse

Long-standing city business opens new site

Long-standing city business opens new site

Long-running Norwich business, SIG, has moved into its new site on the city outskirts.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

College staff reminded to 'turn off lights' to stop wasting taxpayer's money

College staff reminded to 'turn off lights' to stop wasting taxpayer's money

Staff at a city college have had to be told basic practices such as turning off lights and computers to cut costs.

previous day 4

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

UEA student died from 'blunt guillotine' gym tragedy

UEA student died from 'blunt guillotine' gym tragedy

A gym mishap known as the 'blunt guillotine' led to the death of a UEA student after he slipped while using equipment, causing a 65kg bar to come...

previous day 6

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Donna-Louise Bishop

Man admits having hundreds of extreme porn images involving animals

Man admits having hundreds of extreme porn images involving animals

A Norwich man has admitted possessing hundreds of illegal pornographic images involving animals, including horses and dogs.  

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Woman denies ABH charges over violent attack

Woman denies ABH charges over violent attack

A woman has denied taking part in an alleged attack that saw another woman pinned to the floor and repeatedly punched in Norwich.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Man appears in court accused of rape and sexual assault

Man appears in court accused of rape and sexual assault

A Norwich man has appeared in court accused of the rape and sexual assault of a woman three years ago. 

previous day 4

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Teen admits Norwich attack which saw victim stabbed eight times

Teen admits Norwich attack which saw victim stabbed eight times

A teenager has admitted wounding with intent after a man was stabbed eight times in an attack in Norwich.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Shoplifter with 554 previous offences jailed again after shoe theft

Shoplifter with 554 previous offences jailed again after shoe theft

A prolific shoplifter culpable for hundreds of previous thefts is back behind bars, after breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) for the...

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Peter Walsh

Village pub gets new landlords after 16 years

Village pub gets new landlords after 16 years

A much-loved village pub is under new management after 16 years.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Faye Minton

If you have one of these surnames you could inherit a fortune in Norfolk

If you have one of these surnames you could inherit a fortune in Norfolk

Millions of pounds are sitting unclaimed in Norfolk.

previous day 3

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Faye Minton

Rubble from former Marsh building cleared ahead of next step in redevelopment

Rubble from former Marsh building cleared ahead of next step in redevelopment

The last of the rubble from the recently demolished former home of Marsh has been cleared.

previous day 3

Norwich Evening News

Francis Redwood

Fears Norfolk's dental school launch could be delayed in 'devastating' blow

Fears Norfolk's dental school launch could be delayed in 'devastating' blow

The launch of Norfolk’s long-awaited dental school - seen as crucial in tackling the county's dental crisis - could be at risk.

previous day 2

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Dan Grimmer

One half of Norfolk's 'Poundland Bonnie and Clyde' caught thieving again

One half of Norfolk's 'Poundland Bonnie and Clyde' caught thieving again

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed again for yet another series of thefts committed despite being banned from stores across Norfolk.

previous day 2

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Simon Parkin

Norwich hospital worker to be sentenced for sex offences

Norwich hospital worker to be sentenced for sex offences

An NHS worker found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting three women he met on Tinder will be sentenced next month.

previous day 2

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Peter Walsh

Man denies killing dog by throwing it against door

Man denies killing dog by throwing it against door

A man accused of killing a dog by picking it up by the neck and throwing it against a door is to stand trial later this year after pleading not...

previous day 2

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Peter Walsh

Taxi fares set to rise as cabbies reveal they haven't had a pay rise in years

Taxi fares set to rise as cabbies reveal they haven't had a pay rise in years

Black cab drivers around the city say their pay still lags behind private taxis despite proposals put forward by Norwich City Council for a raise.

previous day 2

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Francis Redwood

New grooming salon with happy hoodies for dogs opens in village

New grooming salon with happy hoodies for dogs opens in village

A new dog grooming salon has seen “bookings filling up” as pet owners look to treat their pooches.  

previous day 10

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Gabriella Crisp

Man dies after incident in Norwich

Man dies after incident in Norwich

A man has died following an incident in a busy road in Norwich.

previous day 10

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Harry Jackaman-Pegg

80s popstar and soap actor starring in West End show coming to Norwich

80s popstar and soap actor starring in West End show coming to Norwich

An 80s popstar has been announced as part of the cast of Chicago at Norwich Theatre Royal this summer.

previous day 7

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Emily Goodwin