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Baker who developed health condition from flour died on golden wedding anniversary

Baker who developed health condition from flour died on golden wedding anniversary

A master baker who was forced into early retirement by industrial illness died peacefully on the day of his golden wedding anniversary, a court has...

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NHS trust finally out of special measures for first time in four years

NHS trust finally out of special measures for first time in four years

The region's troubled mental health trust is to be lifted out of special measures for the first time in four years.

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GP surgery set to change hands as talks over its long term future begin

GP surgery set to change hands as talks over its long term future begin

Talks are currently underway over the long-term future of a Norfolk GP surgery due to change hands later this year.

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Garage fined £200,000 after mechanic is crushed to death beneath truck

Garage fined £200,000 after mechanic is crushed to death beneath truck

A garage has been fined £200,000 for health and safety breaches after one of its mechanics was crushed to death beneath a lorry he was working on.

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Tragic patient who took his own life inside N&N toilet spoke of having 'exit plan'

Tragic patient who took his own life inside N&N toilet spoke of having 'exit plan'

A patient who took his own life at Norfolk's largest hospital told mental health workers he had an "exit plan".

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Norwich Evening News

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Village stalwart died after second fall down stairs in consecutive months

Village stalwart died after second fall down stairs in consecutive months

A stalwart who devoted his life to his village community died after falling down the stairs for the second time in as many months, an inquest has...

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Maths teacher who dragged 'disruptive' pupil by the hood is spared classroom ban

Maths teacher who dragged 'disruptive' pupil by the hood is spared classroom ban

A maths teacher who dragged a disruptive pupil by the hood of his coat has been spared a classroom ban.

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Success of Norfolk primary school lauded in parliament

Success of Norfolk primary school lauded in parliament

A city primary school has been lauded in parliament for its recent success.

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Tragic patient who took his own life inside N&N toilet spoke of having 'exit plan'

Tragic patient who took his own life inside N&N toilet spoke of having 'exit plan'

A patient who took his own life at Norfolk's largest hospital told mental health workers he had an "exit plan".

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UEA staff to stage walkout over job cuts after 'overwhelming' strike vote

UEA staff to stage walkout over job cuts after 'overwhelming' strike vote

Staff at the UEA are set to stage another walkout in a bid to fight the troubled university's planned job cuts.

07.02.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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UEA staff to stage walkout over job cuts after 'overwhelming' strike vote

UEA staff to stage walkout over job cuts after 'overwhelming' strike vote

Staff at the UEA are set to stage another walkout in a bid to fight the troubled university's planned job cuts.

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Tragic patient, 80, told staff 'it's not worth it' before taking own life in hospital

Tragic patient, 80, told staff 'it's not worth it' before taking own life in hospital

A troubled 80-year-old man who took his own life in hospital told a care worker "it's not worth it any more", moments before he was found unresponsive...

07.02.2025 3

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Dozens of N&N patients 'at high risk' due to faulty pacemakers

Dozens of N&N patients 'at high risk' due to faulty pacemakers

Dozens of cardiac patients of Norfolk's largest hospital have been told they are "at high risk" due to defects with their pacemakers.

06.02.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Detained hospital patient, 80, took own life in N&N

Detained hospital patient, 80, took own life in N&N

A vulnerable 80-year-old man died in hospital while waiting for a mental health bed to become available, an inquest has heard.

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Norwich Evening News

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Dozens of N&N patients 'at high risk' due to faulty pacemakers

Dozens of N&N patients 'at high risk' due to faulty pacemakers

Dozens of cardiac patients of Norfolk's largest hospital have been told they are "at high risk" due to defects with their pacemakers.

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Detained hospital patient, 80, took own life in N&N

Detained hospital patient, 80, took own life in N&N

A vulnerable 80-year-old man died in hospital while waiting for a mental health bed to become available, an inquest has heard.

06.02.2025 2

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School swimming instructor banned after drinking rosé and falling over in the pool

School swimming instructor banned after drinking rosé and falling over in the pool

A drunk swimming teacher who kept falling over in the school pool after swigging rosé wine straight from the bottle has been banned from the...

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Norwich Evening News

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Staff banned from ordering pens at cash-strapped hospital

Staff banned from ordering pens at cash-strapped hospital

Norfolk's largest hospital has taken an unusual step amid a drive to save millions of pounds - by banning staff from ordering pens. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Father, 31, had estranged daughter's name tattooed on day of his tragic death

Father, 31, had estranged daughter's name tattooed on day of his tragic death

A heartbroken father who had been estranged from his young daughter for many years had her name tattooed on his arm the day he took his own life.

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School swimming instructor banned after drinking rosé and falling over in the pool

School swimming instructor banned after drinking rosé and falling over in the pool

A drunk swimming teacher who kept falling over in the school pool after swigging rosé wine straight from the bottle has been banned from the...

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Doctor warns of 'epidemic of poor mental health' after student's tragic death at 20

Doctor warns of 'epidemic of poor mental health' after student's tragic death at 20

A GP has warned of an "epidemic of poor mental health" following the death of an aspiring model and beauty student.

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Father who died of overdose may have been self-medicating after bicycle accident

Father who died of overdose may have been self-medicating after bicycle accident

A man who died of an accidental overdose may have been self-medicating to ease his pain after falling off his bicycle, an inquest has heard.

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Staff banned from ordering pens at cash-strapped hospital

Staff banned from ordering pens at cash-strapped hospital

Norfolk's largest hospital has taken an unusual step amid a drive to save millions of pounds - by banning staff from ordering pens. 

05.02.2025 5

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Fresh fear over gynaecology waiting lists after cancer patient's death

Fresh fear over gynaecology waiting lists after cancer patient's death

Lengthy waits for gynaecological care are putting women at risk of missing out on potentially life-saving treatment, a coroner has warned.

03.02.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Fresh fear over gynaecology waiting lists after cancer patient's death

Fresh fear over gynaecology waiting lists after cancer patient's death

Lengthy waits for gynaecological care are putting women at risk of missing out on potentially life-saving treatment, a coroner has warned.

03.02.2025 6

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Care home takes action after resident's tragic death

Care home takes action after resident's tragic death

A care home has made changes to its staff shift patterns after a resident died in his bedroom. 

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Family's heartache at 'failings' in care of man who died in hospital at 38

Family's heartache at 'failings' in care of man who died in hospital at 38

The heartbroken siblings of a man who died in hospital aged just 38 have spoken of their anger at "failings" in his care.

03.02.2025 4

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Boarders at county's largest college 'well-supported' - inspectors say

Boarders at county's largest college 'well-supported' - inspectors say

Students boarding at Norfolk's largest college are made to feel well-supported and at home while they study,  inspectors have said.

02.02.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Boarders at county's largest college 'well-supported' - inspectors say

Boarders at county's largest college 'well-supported' - inspectors say

Students boarding at Norfolk's largest college are made to feel well-supported and at home while they study,  inspectors have said.

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New details of Ferrari crash tragedy revealed as inquest opens

New details of Ferrari crash tragedy revealed as inquest opens

A Ferrari driver killed in a crash on a Norfolk road died as a result of multiple severe traumatic injuries, a court has heard.

01.02.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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New details of Ferrari crash tragedy revealed as inquest opens

New details of Ferrari crash tragedy revealed as inquest opens

A Ferrari driver killed in a crash on a Norfolk road died as a result of multiple severe traumatic injuries, a court has heard.

01.02.2025 10

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Senior Conservative councillor to be replaced in key NHS role

Senior Conservative councillor to be replaced in key NHS role

A senior Norfolk councillor is set to be replaced from a key role in the region's NHS system.

31.01.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Man in 20s killed in crash near Norfolk-Suffolk border named as inquest opens

Man in 20s killed in crash near Norfolk-Suffolk border named as inquest opens

A man in his 20s who died in a crash close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border has been named.

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'Jedi Master' died instantly in crash involving JCB tractor with overloaded trailer

'Jedi Master' died instantly in crash involving JCB tractor with overloaded trailer

A JCB tractor involved in a fatal crash that saw a man die instantly was pulling an overloaded trailer and had several defects, a court has heard.

31.01.2025 7

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Revealed: 111 jobs at risk across three schools in troubled trust

Revealed: 111 jobs at risk across three schools in troubled trust

More than 100 members of staff across three schools have now been placed at risk of redundancy by a cash-strapped Norfolk academy trust.

31.01.2025 4

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Senior Conservative councillor to be replaced in key NHS role

Senior Conservative councillor to be replaced in key NHS role

A senior Norfolk councillor is set to be replaced from a key role in the region's NHS system.

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Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Widespread failings at a Norfolk home care agency have left vulnerable people anxious and distressed, inspectors have said.

30.01.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Inspectors slam 'widespread failings' at home care provider

Widespread failings at a Norfolk home care agency have left vulnerable people anxious and distressed, inspectors have said.

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Teacher cuts back on table at academy trust - with THIRD school now affected

Teacher cuts back on table at academy trust - with THIRD school now affected

Plans to axe teachers at two Norfolk schools are back on the table, with a third school now also affected.

30.01.2025 4

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'Deeply concerning' CQC report sees charity replace care home's bosses

'Deeply concerning' CQC report sees charity replace care home's bosses

A charity-run care home for people with autism has replaced its management team after being plunged into special measures by care inspectors.

30.01.2025 3

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Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

A man who died after falling from a height at a city tourist attraction has been named locally as a well-respected psychiatrist.

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Norwich Evening News

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Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

Man who died at Castle Gardens was well-respected psychiatrist

A man who died after falling from a height at a city tourist attraction has been named locally as a well-respected psychiatrist.

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Death of 53-year-old man with irregular heartbeat linked to chronic cocaine use

Death of 53-year-old man with irregular heartbeat linked to chronic cocaine use

The death of a 53-year-old man at his home address has been linked to chronic cocaine use, an inquest has heard.

28.01.2025 5

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Convicted child rapist will never return to teaching as he is banned from classroom

Convicted child rapist will never return to teaching as he is banned from classroom

A teacher who was jailed for life over a string of sickening sex attacks against children has been banned from ever returning to the classroom.

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New independent SEND school for 30 pupils to open in September

New independent SEND school for 30 pupils to open in September

A new independent special school is aiming to welcome its first pupils later this year.

27.01.2025 10

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Public apology issued by Norfolk hospital after mother's death from cancer aged 38

Public apology issued by Norfolk hospital after mother's death from cancer aged 38

The chief executive of a Norfolk hospital has publicly apologised after a mother who endured "unacceptable delays and errors" in her care died...

26.01.2025 5

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Airfield speed trial organiser could face prosecution over participant's death

Airfield speed trial organiser could face prosecution over participant's death

The organisers of a speed trial event at a Norfolk airfield where one of the participants was killed in a crash could face prosecution over the event.

25.01.2025 6

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WATCH: Shocking moment tragic biker accelerates to 214.8mph before speed trial crash

WATCH: Shocking moment tragic biker accelerates to 214.8mph before speed trial crash

This is the moment a motorcyclist accelerates to 214.8mph at a speed event on a Norfolk airfield before crashing off the end of the runway.

24.01.2025 10

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Speed event where military veteran died in crash had no formal emergency plan

Speed event where military veteran died in crash had no formal emergency plan

A speed trial at a Norfolk airfield where a military veteran died in a crash had no written plan to prepare for an emergency, an inquest has heard.

23.01.2025 3

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Tibenham Airfield speed challenge victim may not have seen finish line before crash

Tibenham Airfield speed challenge victim may not have seen finish line before crash

A motorcyclist who died in a crash while attempting to break a Norfolk airfield's land speed record may not have seen the challenge finish line, an...

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