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Extra police staff brought in to deal with Norfolk firearms licence backlog

Extra police staff brought in to deal with Norfolk firearms licence backlog

Extra police staff have been put in place to try to tackle a firearm licence backlog in Norfolk.

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Extra police staff brought in to deal with Norfolk firearms licence backlog

Extra police staff brought in to deal with Norfolk firearms licence backlog

Extra police staff have been put in place to try to tackle a firearm licence backlog in Norfolk.

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Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Andy Burnham urged to intervene as more than 100 jobs at risk at Norfolk plant

Andy Burnham urged to intervene as more than 100 jobs at risk at Norfolk plant

Prime minister Andy Burnham has been urged to intervene to prevent the loss of more than a hundred jobs because a Norfolk power station, fuelled by...

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Eastern Daily Press

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Dates set for hearings to decide the fate of major Norfolk solar farm

Dates set for hearings to decide the fate of major Norfolk solar farm

Hearings which will help to decide whether one of the country's biggest solar farms will be built on Norfolk farmland are to start next month.

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Council officials hit back amid 'brown envelope' claims about plans for data centre

Council officials hit back amid 'brown envelope' claims about plans for data centre

Council bosses have made an unusual move to reassure the public that major planning decisions are taken "with integrity", after social media claims...

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Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Council officials hit back amid 'brown envelope' claims about plans for data centre

Council officials hit back amid 'brown envelope' claims about plans for data centre

Council bosses have made an unusual move to reassure the public that major planning decisions are taken "with integrity", after social media claims...

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Eastern Daily Press

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Work starts on £40m scheme to build almost 130 homes on former school site

Work starts on £40m scheme to build almost 130 homes on former school site

Work has started on a £40m housing scheme, which will see almost 130 new homes built on a former school site.

18.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Pressure mounts over £500m upgrade at bottleneck railway junction

Pressure mounts over £500m upgrade at bottleneck railway junction

Further pressure is being applied to the government to convince ministers to stump up at least £500m to improve a bottleneck railway junction which...

18.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Work starts on £40m scheme to build almost 130 homes on former school site

Work starts on £40m scheme to build almost 130 homes on former school site

Work has started on a £40m housing scheme, which will see almost 130 new homes built on a former school site.

18.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Pressure mounts over £500m upgrade at bottleneck railway junction

Pressure mounts over £500m upgrade at bottleneck railway junction

Further pressure is being applied to the government to convince ministers to stump up at least £500m to improve a bottleneck railway junction which...

18.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Mysterious archaeological site to open to the public for first time in years

Mysterious archaeological site to open to the public for first time in years

It's an ancient and mysterious site, which has been off limits to the public for years.

17.08.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Mysterious archaeological site to open to the public for first time in years

Mysterious archaeological site to open to the public for first time in years

It's an ancient and mysterious site, which has been off limits to the public for years.

17.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

New routes considered for revived Western Link bid (as bat surveys get under way)

New routes considered for revived Western Link bid (as bat surveys get under way)

The clearest indication so far of where a revived Norwich Western Link route could be created has been revealed, with officials announcing where a...

17.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Flooding fears over plans for thousands of new Norfolk homes - including along A11

Flooding fears over plans for thousands of new Norfolk homes - including along A11

Developers behind thousands of new homes due to be built across Norfolk must not be allowed to put existing houses at risk of flooding, an MP has...

17.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

New routes considered for revived Western Link bid (as bat surveys get under way)

New routes considered for revived Western Link bid (as bat surveys get under way)

The clearest indication so far of where a revived Norwich Western Link route could be created has been revealed, with officials announcing where a...

17.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Controversial sale of 20 Norfolk County Council-owned care homes hit by further delay

Controversial sale of 20 Norfolk County Council-owned care homes hit by further delay

The controversial sale of 20 council-owned Norfolk care homes to a private healthcare company has still not been completed - more than six months...

15.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Controversial sale of 20 Norfolk County Council-owned care homes hit by further delay

Controversial sale of 20 Norfolk County Council-owned care homes hit by further delay

The controversial sale of 20 council-owned Norfolk care homes to a private healthcare company has still not been completed - more than six months...

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Council's new £215k chief exec (and reality show winner) appointed amid controversy

Council's new £215k chief exec (and reality show winner) appointed amid controversy

Norfolk County Council's new £215,000-a-year top officer has been appointed, but in controversial circumstances.

14.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Council's new £215k chief exec (and reality show winner) appointed amid controversy

Council's new £215k chief exec (and reality show winner) appointed amid controversy

Norfolk County Council's new £215,000-a-year top officer has been appointed, but in controversial circumstances.

14.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk man standing for far right party in Clacton comes 11th - and loses deposit

Norfolk man standing for far right party in Clacton comes 11th - and loses deposit

A Norfolk man who stood for a far-right party in the Clacton by-election triggered and won by Reform leader Nigel Farage finished 11th of the record...

14.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk man standing for far right party in Clacton comes 11th - and loses deposit

Norfolk man standing for far right party in Clacton comes 11th - and loses deposit

A Norfolk man who stood for a far-right party in the Clacton by-election triggered and won by Reform leader Nigel Farage finished 11th of the record...

14.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Care home challenges watchdogs after inadequate rating puts it into special measures

Care home challenges watchdogs after inadequate rating puts it into special measures

A care home has been rated inadequate and put into special measures following an inspection by watchdogs.

14.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Two companies take over 15 care schemes after council company pulls out

Two companies take over 15 care schemes after council company pulls out

People living in more than a dozen housing with care schemes are now having services provided by another company, after Norfolk County Council's own...

14.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Two companies take over 15 care schemes after council company pulls out

Two companies take over 15 care schemes after council company pulls out

People living in more than a dozen housing with care schemes are now having services provided by another company, after Norfolk County Council's own...

14.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Plans lodged for new unit at school for pupils with 'social' and 'emotional' needs

Plans lodged for new unit at school for pupils with 'social' and 'emotional' needs

Plans have been lodged to build an extension at a school to provide places for children with special 'social' and 'emotional' needs.

13.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Plans lodged for new unit at school for pupils with 'social' and 'emotional' needs

Plans lodged for new unit at school for pupils with 'social' and 'emotional' needs

Plans have been lodged to build an extension at a school to provide places for children with special 'social' and 'emotional' needs.

13.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

‘Phenomenal’ first year as Norwich Castle keep revamp attracts 800 visitors a day

‘Phenomenal’ first year as Norwich Castle keep revamp attracts 800 visitors a day

More than 300,000 people have visited the revamped keep at Norwich Castle since it opened a year ago - a tally which has been described as...

12.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

‘Phenomenal’ first year as Norwich Castle keep revamp attracts 800 visitors a day

‘Phenomenal’ first year as Norwich Castle keep revamp attracts 800 visitors a day

More than 300,000 people have visited the revamped keep at Norwich Castle since it opened a year ago - a tally which has been described as...

12.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

People near Norfolk pylon route could get £2,500 off energy bills (over 10 years)

People near Norfolk pylon route could get £2,500 off energy bills (over 10 years)

Householders living within the shadow of new pylons planned for swathes of Norfolk's countryside will be eligible for cheaper electricity bills, the...

12.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Council bosses announce changes to home working policies amid criticism

Council bosses announce changes to home working policies amid criticism

Staff at Norfolk County Council have been ordered back to their desks at County Hall amid mounting scrutiny of the authority's widespread working from...

12.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

People near Norfolk pylon route could get £2,500 off energy bills (over 10 years)

People near Norfolk pylon route could get £2,500 off energy bills (over 10 years)

Householders living within the shadow of new pylons planned for swathes of Norfolk's countryside will be eligible for cheaper electricity bills, the...

12.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Council bosses announce changes to home working policies amid criticism

Council bosses announce changes to home working policies amid criticism

Staff at Norfolk County Council have been ordered back to their desks at County Hall amid mounting scrutiny of the authority's widespread working from...

12.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

New machine to fix Norfolk potholes revealed, so why are political opponents unhappy?

New machine to fix Norfolk potholes revealed, so why are political opponents unhappy?

A new machine to fix Norfolk's pothole-scarred roads is to be trialled to see if it could save time and taxpayers' money.

11.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

New machine to fix Norfolk potholes revealed, so why are political opponents unhappy?

New machine to fix Norfolk potholes revealed, so why are political opponents unhappy?

A new machine to fix Norfolk's pothole-scarred roads is to be trialled to see if it could save time and taxpayers' money.

11.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Reform leaders say controversial AI data centre could bring jobs and economic boost

Reform leaders say controversial AI data centre could bring jobs and economic boost

Reform leaders at Norfolk County Council have given a degree of support to contentious proposals for a new AI data centre on the edge of Norwich,...

11.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Reform leaders say controversial AI data centre could bring jobs and economic boost

Reform leaders say controversial AI data centre could bring jobs and economic boost

Reform leaders at Norfolk County Council have given a degree of support to contentious proposals for a new AI data centre on the edge of Norwich,...

11.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Norwich man standing against Nigel Farage under fire from Clacton Pier operators

Norwich man standing against Nigel Farage under fire from Clacton Pier operators

A Norfolk man standing for a far-right party against Reform leader Nigel Farage in this week's Clacton by-election has found himself at the centre of...

11.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norwich man standing against Nigel Farage under fire from Clacton Pier operators

Norwich man standing against Nigel Farage under fire from Clacton Pier operators

A Norfolk man standing for a far-right party against Reform leader Nigel Farage in this week's Clacton by-election has found himself at the centre of...

11.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Scheme which has made hundreds of town and village roads safer set to continue

Scheme which has made hundreds of town and village roads safer set to continue

A scheme which sees hundreds of thousands of pounds provided to make Norfolk's roads safer will continue next year, Reform leaders at County Hall have...

11.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Scheme which has made hundreds of town and village roads safer set to continue

Scheme which has made hundreds of town and village roads safer set to continue

A scheme which sees hundreds of thousands of pounds provided to make Norfolk's roads safer will continue next year, Reform leaders at County Hall have...

11.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Protest as council is urged to hand over £500k to secure future of Norfolk ferry

More than 70 people joined a demonstration to call on council leaders to help secure the future of a Norfolk ferry by contributing £500,000 towards a...

10.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Norfolk palaeontologist’s century-old finds to feature in new hands-on fossil gallery

A new fossil gallery, featuring finds made by a Norfolk palaeontologist more than a hundred years ago, has opened at one of the county's museums.

10.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Driver caught doing 101mph through 40mph A47 roadworks

A motorist was clocked driving at more than 100mph through a 40mph zone in roadworks on the A47.

10.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Driver caught doing 101mph through 40mph A47 roadworks

A motorist was clocked driving at more than 100mph through a 40mph zone in roadworks on the A47.

10.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Ford where man drowned is likely to NEVER reopen

A Norfolk ford shut since a driver drowned when his car was swept away is being recommended for permanent closure, despite villagers wanting it to be...

30.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Ford where man drowned is likely to NEVER reopen

A Norfolk ford shut since a driver drowned when his car was swept away is being recommended for permanent closure, despite villagers wanting it to be...

30.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

Non-EV cars are getting away with parking in city's electric charging bays

Owners of non-electric vehicles are getting away with parking in bays designed for electric cars to charge in - all because County Hall has not put in...

27.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Dan Grimmer

Non-EV cars are getting away with parking in city's electric charging bays

Owners of non-electric vehicles are getting away with parking in bays designed for electric cars to charge in - all because County Hall has not put in...

27.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

No u-turn over scrapped scheme which let councillors spend money on road projects

A call for a rethink over the scrapping of a scheme which allowed Norfolk councillors to spend up to £11,000 a year on highways projects has been...

25.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Dan Grimmer

No u-turn over scrapped scheme which let councillors spend money on road projects

A call for a rethink over the scrapping of a scheme which allowed Norfolk councillors to spend up to £11,000 a year on highways projects has been...

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