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City school hailed as outstanding in second ever Ofsted inspection

City school hailed as outstanding in second ever Ofsted inspection

A city primary school has been hailed as 'outstanding' for the second time in its short history.

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Norwich Evening News

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High school rated good across the board - just months after announcing teacher cuts

High school rated good across the board - just months after announcing teacher cuts

A high school which announced plans to make dramatic cuts to teaching staff has been rated as good across the board by Ofsted.

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Norwich Evening News

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City school hailed as outstanding in second ever Ofsted inspection

City school hailed as outstanding in second ever Ofsted inspection

A city primary school has been hailed as 'outstanding' for the second time in its short history.

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Eastern Daily Press

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High school rated good across the board - just months after announcing teacher cuts

High school rated good across the board - just months after announcing teacher cuts

A high school which announced plans to make dramatic cuts to teaching staff has been rated as good across the board by Ofsted.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Is this the future of Carrow Road? Images reveal plans drawn up for City stadium

Is this the future of Carrow Road? Images reveal plans drawn up for City stadium

Plans to expand and develop the home of Norwich City have long been a hot topic for Canaries fans.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Is this the future of Carrow Road? Images reveal plans drawn up for City stadium

Is this the future of Carrow Road? Images reveal plans drawn up for City stadium

Plans to expand and develop the home of Norwich City have long been a hot topic for Canaries fans.

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Norwich Evening News

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Why is a 120ft crane towering over Norfolk's largest hospital?

Why is a 120ft crane towering over Norfolk's largest hospital?

Visitors to Norfolk's largest hospital this week may well have noticed a far from inconspicuous temporary resident at the site.

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Norwich Evening News

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Woman dies of complications from botched weight loss surgery in Turkey

Woman dies of complications from botched weight loss surgery in Turkey

A woman who travelled to Turkey for weight loss surgery after growing frustrated at waiting for treatment on the NHS died of complications after...

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Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Why is a 120ft crane towering over Norfolk's largest hospital?

Why is a 120ft crane towering over Norfolk's largest hospital?

Visitors to Norfolk's largest hospital this week may well have noticed a far from inconspicuous temporary resident at the site.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Woman dies of complications from botched weight loss surgery in Turkey

Woman dies of complications from botched weight loss surgery in Turkey

A woman who travelled to Turkey for weight loss surgery after growing frustrated at waiting for treatment on the NHS died of complications after...

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Eastern Daily Press

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Mystery over death of Norfolk kickboxing champion in Thailand

Mystery over death of Norfolk kickboxing champion in Thailand

The death of a Norwich-born kickboxing champion in his Thailand home has remained a mystery following his inquest.

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Norwich Evening News

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Mystery over death of Norfolk kickboxing champion in Thailand

Mystery over death of Norfolk kickboxing champion in Thailand

The death of a Norwich-born kickboxing champion in his Thailand home has remained a mystery following his inquest.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Man paralysed in motorbike crash refused hospital admission hours before death

Man paralysed in motorbike crash refused hospital admission hours before death

A man who was left paraplegic by a motorcycle crash refused hospital admission just hours before his death, an inquest heard.

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Norwich Evening News

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'Talented and experienced' biker died after colliding with tree

'Talented and experienced' biker died after colliding with tree

A "talented and experienced" biker died in hospital after his motorcycle careered off a Norfolk A-road and into a tree, an inquest has heard.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Man paralysed in motorbike crash refused hospital admission hours before death

Man paralysed in motorbike crash refused hospital admission hours before death

A man who was left paraplegic by a motorcycle crash refused hospital admission just hours before his death, an inquest heard.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Investigation under way after Ukrainian trainee soldier dies at Norfolk camp

Investigation under way after Ukrainian trainee soldier dies at Norfolk camp

An investigation is under way following the death of a trainee Ukrainian soldier at a Norfolk army camp.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Death of mother who struggled with ketamine misuse 'a waste of a lovely girl'

Death of mother who struggled with ketamine misuse 'a waste of a lovely girl'

The death of a mother who battled a long-running struggle with ketamine use has been described as a "waste of a lovely girl".

18.06.2025 10

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Three Norfolk schools won't have ANY new starters this year, figures show

Three Norfolk schools won't have ANY new starters this year, figures show

Three Norfolk schools - including one recently visited by King Charles - will not welcome a single new pupil this year, newly published figures have...

18.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Inquest prompts family's call for hospitals to be clearer about 'DNR' explanations

Inquest prompts family's call for hospitals to be clearer about 'DNR' explanations

The family of a widow who died following a hip operation has urged doctors to be clearer when explaining DNR forms to patients after it resulted in...

17.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Retired bookkeeper took own life at 79 after loss of close friend

Retired bookkeeper took own life at 79 after loss of close friend

A retired bookkeeper with a history of mental ill health took her own life following the loss of a close friend, an inquest has heard.

17.06.2025 10

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Teen killed by 'Andrew Tate' MDMA pill in first time taking class A drugs

Teen killed by 'Andrew Tate' MDMA pill in first time taking class A drugs

The parents of a teenager who died after taking ecstasy for the first time have made a passionate warning about the dangers of drug-taking.

17.06.2025 10

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Inquest prompts family's call for hospitals to be clearer about 'DNR' explanations

Inquest prompts family's call for hospitals to be clearer about 'DNR' explanations

The family of a widow who died following a hip operation has urged doctors to be clearer when explaining DNR forms to patients after it resulted in...

17.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Ambulance delays left 101-year-old on floor for eight hours before death

Ambulance delays left 101-year-old on floor for eight hours before death

Delays in sending an ambulance to a 101-year-old man meant that he spent eight hours stranded on his bedroom floor, an inquest has heard.

16.06.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Public health officials warn about rise of 'eco-anxiety' among Norfolk children

Public health officials warn about rise of 'eco-anxiety' among Norfolk children

Public health bosses have warned of a growing prevalence of "eco-anxiety" in Norfolk, with children said to be particularly affected.

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Norwich Evening News

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Ambulance delays left 101-year-old on floor for eight hours before death

Ambulance delays left 101-year-old on floor for eight hours before death

Delays in sending an ambulance to a 101-year-old man meant that he spent eight hours stranded on his bedroom floor, an inquest has heard.

16.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Public health officials warn about rise of 'eco-anxiety' among Norfolk children

Public health officials warn about rise of 'eco-anxiety' among Norfolk children

Public health bosses have warned of a growing prevalence of "eco-anxiety" in Norfolk, with children said to be particularly affected.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Silver hawking ring linked to former MP unearthed in Norfolk

Silver hawking ring linked to former MP unearthed in Norfolk

A hawking ring likely belonging to a 16th century MP has been unearthed by metal detectorists in Norfolk.

16.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Radio DJ turned YouTuber hits out at 'trolls' over Air India disaster close-call post

Radio DJ turned YouTuber hits out at 'trolls' over Air India disaster close-call post

A former Norfolk and Suffolk radio DJ has hit back at "internet trolls" who have accused him of lying about his travel plans in a post about the Air...

15.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Retired teacher dies days after 80th birthday after fall down the stairs

Retired teacher dies days after 80th birthday after fall down the stairs

A retired teacher died just days after his 80th birthday after falling down the stairs of his home, a court has heard.

15.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Radio DJ turned YouTuber hits out at 'trolls' over Air India disaster close-call post

Radio DJ turned YouTuber hits out at 'trolls' over Air India disaster close-call post

A former Norfolk and Suffolk radio DJ has hit back at "internet trolls" who have accused him of lying about his travel plans in a post about the Air...

15.06.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Retired teacher dies days after 80th birthday after fall down the stairs

Retired teacher dies days after 80th birthday after fall down the stairs

A retired teacher died just days after his 80th birthday after falling down the stairs of his home, a court has heard.

15.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Reason behind NHS health centre's mystery closure FINALLY revealed

Reason behind NHS health centre's mystery closure FINALLY revealed

A health centre which closed in late April after staff members were struck by mystery illness is finally set to re-open next week.

14.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Probe under way into death of butcher, 48, found at home

Probe under way into death of butcher, 48, found at home

An investigation is under way after a butcher died at his home earlier this year.

14.06.2025 6

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Death of man who fell into sub-zero waters in Norwich was accidental

Death of man who fell into sub-zero waters in Norwich was accidental

The death of a man who fell into sub-zero waters in Norwich while intoxicated has been ruled as accidental.

13.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Death of man who fell into sub-zero waters in Norwich was accidental

Death of man who fell into sub-zero waters in Norwich was accidental

The death of a man who fell into sub-zero waters in Norwich while intoxicated has been ruled as accidental.

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Hoard of Roman coins discovered near Norfolk village

Hoard of Roman coins discovered near Norfolk village

A hoard of more than a dozen Roman coins which date back more than 2,000 years have been unearthed in a Norfolk village.

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Tragedies inspire carpenter to launch wellbeing scheme to help others

Tragedies inspire carpenter to launch wellbeing scheme to help others

The tragic loss of two young friends has moved a city man to launch a new scheme to help people struggling with their mental health.

11.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Tragedies inspire carpenter to launch wellbeing scheme to help others

Tragedies inspire carpenter to launch wellbeing scheme to help others

The tragic loss of two young friends has moved a city man to launch a new scheme to help people struggling with their mental health.

11.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Inquest opens into cyclist killed in Broads village crash

Inquest opens into cyclist killed in Broads village crash

An inquest has opened into the death of a "kind, warm and generous" man who died after a crash which happened when he was cycling through a Broads...

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Norwich Evening News

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Almost half of region's mental health inpatients don't need to be there, boss claims

Almost half of region's mental health inpatients don't need to be there, boss claims

The region's troubled mental health trust has claimed almost half of its inpatients don't need to be there - as it unveils plans to finally end...

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Norwich Evening News

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Marathon runner dies aged 52 from condition linked to six week project 30 years ago

Marathon runner dies aged 52 from condition linked to six week project 30 years ago

A marathon runner died from a form of cancer linked to six weeks of work he carried out at a Norwich chocolate factory more than 30 years ago.

10.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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NHS trust's racial abuse apology 'just the beginning', chairman says

NHS trust's racial abuse apology 'just the beginning', chairman says

Bosses from the region's mental health trust have made a public apology to its workers over racial abuse suffered at the hands of patients and...

10.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

David Hannant

Inquest opens into cyclist killed in Broads village crash

Inquest opens into cyclist killed in Broads village crash

An inquest has opened into the death of a "kind, warm and generous" man who died after a crash which happened when he was cycling through a Broads...

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Almost half of region's mental health inpatients don't need to be there, boss claims

Almost half of region's mental health inpatients don't need to be there, boss claims

The region's troubled mental health trust has claimed almost half of its inpatients don't need to be there - as it unveils plans to finally end...

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

David Hannant

Marathon runner dies aged 52 from condition linked to six week project 30 years ago

Marathon runner dies aged 52 from condition linked to six week project 30 years ago

A marathon runner died from a form of cancer linked to six weeks of work he carried out at a Norwich chocolate factory more than 30 years ago.

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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NHS trust's racial abuse apology 'just the beginning', chairman says

NHS trust's racial abuse apology 'just the beginning', chairman says

Bosses from the region's mental health trust have made a public apology to its workers over racial abuse suffered at the hands of patients and...

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Funding warning as hospital's 'transformative' robotics plan takes step forward

Funding warning as hospital's 'transformative' robotics plan takes step forward

Norfolk's largest hospital has been warned reliance on charity will only stretch so far as it bids to become an industry leader in robotic surgery.

09.06.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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'Happy, friendly school' praised in first inspection since 2019

'Happy, friendly school' praised in first inspection since 2019

A school on the outskirts of Norwich has been praised by inspectors in its latest assessment.

09.06.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Surgeons plot epic Norfolk circuit in bid for new £800k x-ray system

Surgeons plot epic Norfolk circuit in bid for new £800k x-ray system

Spinal surgeons from Norfolk's largest hospital have plotted an epic summer challenge in a bid to secure a new £800k x-ray system for the department.

09.06.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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GP surgery plans probe of patient deaths following coroner's warning

GP surgery plans probe of patient deaths following coroner's warning

A Norfolk GP surgery is set to launch a probe into patient deaths after being urged by a coroner to learn lessons from a previous mix-up.

09.06.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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