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Council tax hike on cards to help plug County Hall's £45m budget gap

Council tax hike on cards to help plug County Hall's £45m budget gap

Council leaders have put forward a proposed council tax rise of almost 5pc to help plug Norfolk County Council's £45m budget gap.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

'Ever-growing demand' - Emergencies over festive period saw hundreds seeking help

'Ever-growing demand' - Emergencies over festive period saw hundreds seeking help

Hundreds of people sought council support during the festive period as emergencies over discharges from hospital, mental health concerns and the...

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Norwich Evening News

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Fears schools could shut as new pupil numbers hit record low

Fears schools could shut as new pupil numbers hit record low

Schools in Norfolk have been warned that they could shut for good as children starting education is due to hit a record low. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Council tax hike on cards to help plug County Hall's £45m budget gap

Council tax hike on cards to help plug County Hall's £45m budget gap

Council leaders have put forward a proposed council tax rise of almost 5pc to help plug Norfolk County Council's £45m budget gap.

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Speed limit cut creates a gentler journey over Norfolk's bumpiest bridge

Speed limit cut creates a gentler journey over Norfolk's bumpiest bridge

For motorists, it is a familiar and notorious Norfolk landmark - the bumpiest bridge in the county.

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'Ever-growing demand' - Emergencies over festive period saw hundreds seeking help

'Ever-growing demand' - Emergencies over festive period saw hundreds seeking help

Hundreds of people sought council support during the festive period as emergencies over discharges from hospital, mental health concerns and the...

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Dan Grimmer

Fears schools could shut as new pupil numbers hit record low

Fears schools could shut as new pupil numbers hit record low

Schools in Norfolk have been warned that they could shut for good as children starting education is due to hit a record low. 

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Minister appears to drop Norwich hint as shake-up of councils approaches

Minister appears to drop Norwich hint as shake-up of councils approaches

A government minister appears to have hinted a major shake-up of local councils in Norfolk could involve Norwich City Council becoming a unitary...

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Norwich Evening News

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12,000 in Norfolk to be told artificial intelligence says they're at risk of falls

12,000 in Norfolk to be told artificial intelligence says they're at risk of falls

More than 12,000 people across Norfolk will be contacted and told that artificial intelligence has identified them as at risk of being hurt in falls.

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Norwich Evening News

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Minister appears to drop Norwich hint as shake-up of councils approaches

Minister appears to drop Norwich hint as shake-up of councils approaches

A government minister appears to have hinted a major shake-up of local councils in Norfolk could involve Norwich City Council becoming a unitary...

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12,000 in Norfolk to be told artificial intelligence says they're at risk of falls

12,000 in Norfolk to be told artificial intelligence says they're at risk of falls

More than 12,000 people across Norfolk will be contacted and told that artificial intelligence has identified them as at risk of being hurt in falls.

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Opening dates near for new multi-million-pound libraries

Opening dates near for new multi-million-pound libraries

Norfolk's two newest libraries are set to open later this year, council officials have confirmed.

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Sir Stephen Fry to narrate Norwich Castle revamp documentary

Sir Stephen Fry to narrate Norwich Castle revamp documentary

The multi-million-pound makeover of Norwich Castle's keep is to be the subject of a television documentary narrated by Sir Stephen Fry.

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Norwich Evening News

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Sir Stephen Fry to narrate Norwich Castle revamp documentary

Sir Stephen Fry to narrate Norwich Castle revamp documentary

The multi-million-pound makeover of Norwich Castle's keep is to be the subject of a television documentary narrated by Sir Stephen Fry.

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More bin lorries to be used to map Norfolk's mobile phone 'notspots'

More bin lorries are to be kitted out with monitoring technology to gather further data on Norfolk's mobile phone 'notspots'.

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Norwich Evening News

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What happens next and when could we vote for a mayor?

What happens next and when could we vote for a mayor?

Leaders at Norfolk County Council hope to learn within weeks whether their controversial request to postpone this year's elections will be permitted.

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Norwich Evening News

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Start date for Wednesday closures of Norfolk tips

Start date for Wednesday closures of Norfolk tips

The date from which all Norfolk tips will be shut on Wednesdays has been announced.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

More bin lorries to be used to map Norfolk's mobile phone 'notspots'

More bin lorries to be used to map Norfolk's mobile phone 'notspots'

More bin lorries are to be kitted out with monitoring technology to gather further data on Norfolk's mobile phone 'notspots'.

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Future of Norfolk's councils: What happens next and when could we vote for a mayor?

Future of Norfolk's councils: What happens next and when could we vote for a mayor?

Leaders at Norfolk County Council hope to learn within weeks whether their controversial request to postpone this year's elections will be permitted.

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Revealed: Start date for Wednesday closures of Norfolk tips

Revealed: Start date for Wednesday closures of Norfolk tips

The date from which all Norfolk tips will be shut on Wednesdays has been announced.

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Probe into alleged fraud at County Hall has been running for a DECADE (and counting)

Probe into alleged fraud at County Hall has been running for a DECADE (and counting)

An investigation into alleged fraud at Norfolk County Council has dragged on for a decade with no end in sight, it can be revealed.

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Norwich Evening News

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Probe into alleged fraud at County Hall has been running for a DECADE (and counting)

Probe into alleged fraud at County Hall has been running for a DECADE (and counting)

An investigation into alleged fraud at Norfolk County Council has dragged on for a decade with no end in sight, it can be revealed.

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Former school to be sold as council looks to balance books

Former school to be sold as council looks to balance books

A former school is to be sold off by council bosses, but campaigners say the community should get the first chance to snap it up.

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Senior Tory replaced in County Hall role after skipping key vote on devolution

Senior Tory replaced in County Hall role after skipping key vote on devolution

One of Norfolk's most senior Conservatives has lost his role on County Hall's ruling cabinet because he did not support the cancellation of this...

11.01.2025 30

Norwich Evening News

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Hopes that work can start on new £1.2m link road which was hit by legal hold-up

Hopes that work can start on new £1.2m link road which was hit by legal hold-up

Delayed work to build a new £1.2m road in Norwich is due to start this year - if a long-running legal hold-up can be resolved.

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Norwich Evening News

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Future hazardous waste amnesties under review after tips bring in timed slots

Future hazardous waste amnesties under review after tips bring in timed slots

A review into Norfolk's hugely popular hazardous waste amnesty days is under way - after booked time slots to visit tips were introduced at county...

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Norwich Evening News

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Senior Tory replaced in County Hall role after skipping key vote on devolution

Senior Tory replaced in County Hall role after skipping key vote on devolution

One of Norfolk's most senior Conservatives has lost his role on County Hall's ruling cabinet because he did not support the cancellation of this...

11.01.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Hopes that work can start on new £1.2m link road which was hit by legal hold-up

Hopes that work can start on new £1.2m link road which was hit by legal hold-up

Delayed work to build a new £1.2m road in Norwich is due to start this year - if a long-running legal hold-up can be resolved.

11.01.2025 10

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Dan Grimmer

Future hazardous waste amnesties under review after tips bring in timed slots

Future hazardous waste amnesties under review after tips bring in timed slots

A review into Norfolk's hugely popular hazardous waste amnesty days is under way - after booked time slots to visit tips were introduced at county...

11.01.2025 10

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Dan Grimmer

'Plain wrong' - anger as county councillors back 2025 election cancellation

'Plain wrong' - anger as county councillors back 2025 election cancellation

Norfolk County Council’s elections this year look unlikely to go ahead, after councillors voted to ask the government to cancel them.

10.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Senior NHS nurse investigated over 'Hamas' posts on social media

Senior NHS nurse investigated over 'Hamas' posts on social media

Norfolk's biggest hospital is investigating a senior medic over her social media posts in which she wished for the death of Israel's prime minister...

10.01.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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'Plain wrong' - anger as county councillors back 2025 election cancellation

'Plain wrong' - anger as county councillors back 2025 election cancellation

Norfolk County Council’s elections this year look unlikely to go ahead, after councillors voted to ask the government to cancel them.

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Senior NHS nurse investigated over 'Hamas' posts on social media

Senior NHS nurse investigated over 'Hamas' posts on social media

Norfolk's biggest hospital is investigating a senior medic over her social media posts in which she wished for the death of Israel's prime minister...

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Anger grows as councillors get ready for crunch vote to cancel elections

Anger grows as councillors get ready for crunch vote to cancel elections

Anger is growing as councillors get ready to vote on whether to postpone Norfolk County Council's elections, ahead of a major shake-up which could see...

09.01.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Green MP condemns plans for renewable energy scheme in his constituency

Green MP condemns plans for renewable energy scheme in his constituency

A Green MP has condemned plans to build renewable energy infrastructure in his constituency.

09.01.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich Castle keep will be 'feather in Norfolk's cap' as reopening nears

Norwich Castle keep will be 'feather in Norfolk's cap' as reopening nears

The long-awaited revamp of the Norwich Castle keep will finally be revealed this year - and council leaders have hailed the transformation as a...

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Anger grows as councillors get ready for crunch vote to cancel elections

Anger grows as councillors get ready for crunch vote to cancel elections

Anger is growing as councillors get ready to vote on whether to postpone Norfolk County Council's elections, ahead of a major shake-up which could see...

09.01.2025 10

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Green MP condemns plans for renewable energy scheme in his constituency

Green MP condemns plans for renewable energy scheme in his constituency

A Green MP has condemned plans to build renewable energy infrastructure in his constituency.

09.01.2025 10

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Fury as National Grid backs pylons over underground cables in 'unspoilt' valley

Fury as National Grid backs pylons over underground cables in 'unspoilt' valley

Angry council leaders have accused National Grid of treating Norfolk and Suffolk with "contempt" after it decided to favour pylons over underground...

09.01.2025 4

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Norwich Castle keep will be 'feather in Norfolk's cap' as reopening nears

Norwich Castle keep will be 'feather in Norfolk's cap' as reopening nears

The long-awaited revamp of the Norwich Castle keep will finally be revealed this year - and council leaders have hailed the transformation as a...

09.01.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk and Suffolk MPs call for England cricketers to boycott Afghanistan match

Norfolk and Suffolk MPs call for England cricketers to boycott Afghanistan match

Two of the region's MPs are among those calling for the England cricket team to boycott their forthcoming match against Afghanistan.

08.01.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Calls for clarity as risk rating for Western Link scheme raised to 'red'

Calls for clarity as risk rating for Western Link scheme raised to 'red'

Council leaders have been urged to reveal how they would cover the £34m the authority could have to pay back if the Norwich Western Link does not...

08.01.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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'Rush' to abolish Norfolk councils before care shake-up criticised by leader

'Rush' to abolish Norfolk councils before care shake-up criticised by leader

A Norfolk council leader has questioned the "rush" to shake-up local government, after Labour admitted the long-term reform of social care will...

08.01.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Drivers fined thousands of pounds for going in Norfolk bus lanes

Drivers fined thousands of pounds for going in Norfolk bus lanes

Nearly 10,000 motorists were hit with fines for driving into Norwich's bus lanes over the past year - swelling council coffers by more than £230,000.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk and Suffolk MPs call for England cricketers to boycott Afghanistan match

Norfolk and Suffolk MPs call for England cricketers to boycott Afghanistan match

Two of the region's MPs are among those calling for the England cricket team to boycott their forthcoming match against Afghanistan.

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'Rush' to abolish Norfolk councils before care shake-up criticised by leader

'Rush' to abolish Norfolk councils before care shake-up criticised by leader

A Norfolk council leader has questioned the "rush" to shake-up local government, after Labour admitted the long-term reform of social care will...

08.01.2025 5

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Dan Grimmer

Calls for clarity as risk rating for Western Link scheme raised to 'red'

Calls for clarity as risk rating for Western Link scheme raised to 'red'

Council leaders have been urged to reveal how they would cover the £34m the authority could have to pay back if the Norwich Western Link does not...

08.01.2025 6

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Drivers fined thousands of pounds for going in Norfolk bus lanes

Drivers fined thousands of pounds for going in Norfolk bus lanes

Nearly 10,000 motorists were hit with fines for driving into Norwich's bus lanes over the past year - swelling council coffers by more than £230,000.

08.01.2025 5

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Surge in drivers making compensation claims over Norfolk roads pothole damage

Surge in drivers making compensation claims over Norfolk roads pothole damage

Surging numbers of drivers are making compensation claims after their vehicles were damaged due to potholes on Norfolk's roads.

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Norwich Evening News

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Council could have to pay back £34m if troubled road is not built

Council could have to pay back £34m if troubled road is not built

Norfolk County Council could have to pay £34m back to the government if the troubled Norwich Western Link road does not get built.

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Norwich Evening News

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