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Latest blow for school's rebuild as flooding fears stall planning bid

Latest blow for school's rebuild as flooding fears stall planning bid

A major rebuild of a Norfolk school has been handed a fresh blow with flooding fears having stalled its planning bid.

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Great-grandmother left with 'life-changing' injury after A47 crash

Great-grandmother left with 'life-changing' injury after A47 crash

A great-grandmother was left unable to lift the newest generation of her family after suffering life-changing injuries in a crash on the A47.

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Latest blow for school's rebuild as flooding fears stall planning bid

Latest blow for school's rebuild as flooding fears stall planning bid

A major rebuild of a Norfolk school has been handed a fresh blow with flooding fears having stalled its planning bid.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Great-grandmother left with 'life-changing' injury after A47 crash

Great-grandmother left with 'life-changing' injury after A47 crash

A great-grandmother was left unable to lift the newest generation of her family after suffering life-changing injuries in a crash on the A47.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

NHS trust staff's faith in its own services lowest in the country

NHS trust staff's faith in its own services lowest in the country

Staff at the region's mental health trust have less confidence in the care they can offer than any other in the country.

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Crunch decision on future of NHS walk-in centre could be delayed

Crunch decision on future of NHS walk-in centre could be delayed

A crunch decision on closing the region's only walk-in centre amid a raft of NHS cuts could be delayed.

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Inspectors hail improvement at city school which left building empty

Inspectors hail improvement at city school which left building empty

A school which was forced to leave its dilapidated building behind has been praised by inspectors for making "rapid improvement".

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

NHS trust staff's faith in its own services lowest in the country

NHS trust staff's faith in its own services lowest in the country

Staff at the region's mental health trust have less confidence in the care they can offer than any other in the country.

yesterday 4

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Crunch decision on future of NHS walk-in centre could be delayed

Crunch decision on future of NHS walk-in centre could be delayed

A crunch decision on closing the region's only walk-in centre amid a raft of NHS cuts could be delayed.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Inspectors hail improvement at city school which left building empty

Inspectors hail improvement at city school which left building empty

A school which was forced to leave its dilapidated building behind has been praised by inspectors for making "rapid improvement".

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Probe launched into how the NHS uses your data - and what it could do with it

Probe launched into how the NHS uses your data - and what it could do with it

A probe into the way the NHS uses personal information - and how much people know about it - has been launched by a health watchdog.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

'Dishonest' teacher banned from classroom over sick leave scam

'Dishonest' teacher banned from classroom over sick leave scam

A music teacher who went behind his school's back to teach elsewhere while claiming he was self-isolating with Covid-19 has been banned from the...

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Eastern Daily Press

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Three Norfolk hospitals make first combined appointment amid major NHS shake-up

Three Norfolk hospitals make first combined appointment amid major NHS shake-up

A major NHS shake-up which will see Norfolk's three main hospitals effectively merge has made its first appointment.

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Three Norfolk hospitals make first combined appointment amid major NHS shake-up

Three Norfolk hospitals make first combined appointment amid major NHS shake-up

A major NHS shake-up which will see Norfolk's three main hospitals effectively merge has made its first appointment.

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Eastern Daily Press

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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".

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

'Devoted' family man died after losing control of motorcycle on trip to the seaside

'Devoted' family man died after losing control of motorcycle on trip to the seaside

A "devoted family man" died after losing control of his motorcycle on a Sunday morning ride to the seaside.

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Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

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".

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Eastern Daily Press

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Group model 'merger' between hospitals 'not an N&N takeover' bosses say

Group model 'merger' between hospitals 'not an N&N takeover' bosses say

NHS bosses have insisted that a major shake-up which will see Norfolk's three hospitals share a single chief executive will not turn into "an...

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Eastern Daily Press

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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.

27.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

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.

27.03.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Staff at region's hospitals among glummest in the country

Staff at region's hospitals among glummest in the country

Staff at Norfolk's three main hospitals are among the glummest in the country - with one having the second lowest morale nationwide.

27.03.2025 3

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'Unsustainable' warning over maternity services at Norfolk hospitals

'Unsustainable' warning over maternity services at Norfolk hospitals

Falling birth rates have sparked warnings that maternity services at Norfolk hospitals are becoming "unsustainable".

25.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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'Child-like thrill' for detectorist who unearthed 3,000-year-old hidden relic

'Child-like thrill' for detectorist who unearthed 3,000-year-old hidden relic

A metal detectorist has described the "child-like thrill" of unearthing a 3,000-year-old hidden relic just a spade's depth beneath the ground.

18.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk schools boss lands key national role to help 'stuck' schools

Norfolk schools boss lands key national role to help 'stuck' schools

The boss of one of Norfolk's largest academy trusts has landed a key national role to help struggling schools to improve.

17.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Norfolk schools boss lands key national role to help 'stuck' schools

Norfolk schools boss lands key national role to help 'stuck' schools

The boss of one of Norfolk's largest academy trusts has landed a key national role to help struggling schools to improve.

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Hospital's new £19m unit finally welcomes first patients after months of delays

Hospital's new £19m unit finally welcomes first patients after months of delays

A new £19m unit at Norfolk's main community hospital is finally open following months of delays.

16.03.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Hospital's new £19m unit finally welcomes first patients after months of delays

Hospital's new £19m unit finally welcomes first patients after months of delays

A new £19m unit at Norfolk's main community hospital is finally open following months of delays.

16.03.2025 20

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NHS trust given CQC warning over 'significant concerns'

NHS trust given CQC warning over 'significant concerns'

"Significant care concerns" have seen the region's NHS ambulance trust hit with a legal notice ordering it to make improvements.

15.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

NHS trust given CQC warning over 'significant concerns'

NHS trust given CQC warning over 'significant concerns'

"Significant care concerns" have seen the region's NHS ambulance trust hit with a legal notice ordering it to make improvements.

15.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Court hears how dying man had intravenous line inserted into artery instead of vein

Court hears how dying man had intravenous line inserted into artery instead of vein

A hospital worker's blunder saw a piece of medical equipment mistakenly connected to a dying man's artery instead of his vein.

15.03.2025 10

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Chief executive at centre of teacher cuts saga QUITS £150k role

Chief executive at centre of teacher cuts saga QUITS £150k role

The chief executive of a Norfolk academy trust which is cutting teachers from three of its schools has quit her £150,000 role.

14.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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School alerts parents after 'private photos' of staff member circulated

School alerts parents after 'private photos' of staff member circulated

A Norfolk school has written to its parents after "private photographs" of a staff member were circulated.

14.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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What 'merger' of Norfolk's three hospitals could mean for patients

What 'merger' of Norfolk's three hospitals could mean for patients

Norfolk's three main hospitals have announced plans to merge their leadership teams and operate under a single chief executive.

14.03.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Chief executive at centre of teacher cuts saga QUITS £150k role

Chief executive at centre of teacher cuts saga QUITS £150k role

The chief executive of a Norfolk academy trust which is cutting teachers from three of its schools has quit her £150,000 role.

14.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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School alerts parents after 'private photos' of staff member circulated

School alerts parents after 'private photos' of staff member circulated

A Norfolk school has written to its parents after "private photographs" of a staff member were circulated.

14.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Explainer: What 'merger' of Norfolk's three hospitals could mean for patients

Explainer: What 'merger' of Norfolk's three hospitals could mean for patients

Norfolk's three main hospitals have announced plans to merge their leadership teams and operate under a single chief executive.

14.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Care home for people with autism plunged into special measures

Care home for people with autism plunged into special measures

A care home for people with autism and learning disabilities has been plunged into special measures after inspectors found residents were "not...

14.03.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Major NHS shake-up will see merger of Norfolk's three main hospitals

Major NHS shake-up will see merger of Norfolk's three main hospitals

A major shake-up of the region's NHS which will see Norfolk's three main hospitals share a single boss has taken a significant step forward.

13.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Probe under way into death of female prison officer, 32, who died in village home

Probe under way into death of female prison officer, 32, who died in village home

Investigations are under way following the death of a prison officer at her home in a Norfolk village.

13.03.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Major NHS shake-up will see merger of Norfolk's three main hospitals

Major NHS shake-up will see merger of Norfolk's three main hospitals

A major shake-up of the region's NHS which will see Norfolk's three main hospitals share a single boss has taken a significant step forward.

13.03.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Military veteran dies after being hit on head by falling equipment in hospital

Military veteran dies after being hit on head by falling equipment in hospital

A military veteran died after a piece of medical equipment fell onto his head during a hospital stay, a court has heard.

13.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Cancer patient, 54, feels 'fantastic' after history-making robotic surgery

Cancer patient, 54, feels 'fantastic' after history-making robotic surgery

A cancer patient has said he feels "absolutely fantastic" after becoming the first person to have part of his gullet removed in a robotic surgery at...

12.03.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Probe into tragic death of family members hit by delays

Probe into tragic death of family members hit by delays

A probe into the tragic deaths of four members of the same family has been hit by delays after a scheduled court hearing was postponed.

11.03.2025 30

Norwich Evening News

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Thai massage parlour owner took own life months after cancer diagnosis

Thai massage parlour owner took own life months after cancer diagnosis

A man who ran a Thai massage parlour with his wife took his own life months after being diagnosed with cancer.

11.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Probe into tragic death of family members hit by delays

Probe into tragic death of family members hit by delays

A probe into the tragic deaths of four members of the same family has been hit by delays after a scheduled court hearing was postponed.

11.03.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Doctors at closure-threatened walk-in centre set to be axed in latest NHS cuts

Doctors at closure-threatened walk-in centre set to be axed in latest NHS cuts

Doctors at the closured-threatened Norwich Walk-In centre are being axed even before its final fate is decided.

10.03.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Multi-million pound scheme sees hundreds of solar panels fitted to Norfolk hospital

Multi-million pound scheme sees hundreds of solar panels fitted to Norfolk hospital

A Norfolk hospital is hoping to produce 15pc of its own energy after installing more than 500 solar panels on its roof.

10.03.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Doctors at closure-threatened walk-in centre set to be axed in latest NHS cuts

Doctors at closure-threatened walk-in centre set to be axed in latest NHS cuts

Doctors at the closured-threatened Norwich Walk-In centre are being axed even before its final fate is decided.

10.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Two schools in market town become latest additions to expanding academy trust

Two schools in market town become latest additions to expanding academy trust

Two schools in the same market town have become the latest additions to an expanding academy trust.

10.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Pupils 'thrive' at Norfolk primary, inspectors say

Pupils 'thrive' at Norfolk primary, inspectors say

Inspectors have praised a market town's primary school following its latest Ofsted inspection.

10.03.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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