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Tribute paid to former police officer who revitalised Yarmouth group

Tribute paid to former police officer who revitalised Yarmouth group

A tribute has been paid to a former police officer who brought a Norfolk group back from the brink with a controversial change following the pandemic.

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‘No black and white answer’ - GP defends paramedic after criticism over choking death

‘No black and white answer’ - GP defends paramedic after criticism over choking death

A GP has defended the actions of a paramedic who made no attempts to resuscitate an elderly care home resident as she choked to death on her lunch. 

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Norwich mother praises 'miraculous' birth of baby Samuel at unusual location

Norwich mother praises 'miraculous' birth of baby Samuel at unusual location

A Norwich mother has praised the “amazing” teams who worked through the night to deliver her premature baby, following an exceptionally rare birth...

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Man found drowned at Norfolk landmark

Man found drowned at Norfolk landmark

A man was found drowned at a Norfolk landmark, a court has heard.

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Norwich mother praises 'miraculous' birth of baby Samuel at unusual location

Norwich mother praises 'miraculous' birth of baby Samuel at unusual location

A Norwich mother has praised the “amazing” teams who worked through the night to deliver her premature baby, following an exceptionally rare birth...

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Missing man's feet washed up on beaches 500 miles apart two years after he vanished

Missing man's feet washed up on beaches 500 miles apart two years after he vanished

The two feet of a missing Norfolk man washed up on beaches either side of the North Sea just days apart, a court has heard.

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First red plaque in Norfolk honours firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty

First red plaque in Norfolk honours firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty

When firefighter Christopher Betts was sent out to deal with a blaze at a Norfolk pub on a winter's night in 1987 he had no idea it would be his last...

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Norwich Evening News

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Missing man, 21, had struggled with sexuality, identity and gender dysphoria

Missing man, 21, had struggled with sexuality, identity and gender dysphoria

A missing student who was later discovered after his body parts washed up on a Norfolk beach had struggled with his sexuality, identity and gender...

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Avid runner and 'picture of health' shares disbelief at shock diagnosis aged 44

Avid runner and 'picture of health' shares disbelief at shock diagnosis aged 44

Avid runner and long-haul cabin crew member Warren Gray was just 44 when he received he received a shocking diagnosis: he had lung cancer.

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First red plaque in Norfolk honours firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty

First red plaque in Norfolk honours firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty

When firefighter Christopher Betts was sent out to deal with a blaze at a Norfolk pub on a winter's night in 1987 he had no idea it would be his last...

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Freud matriarch who inspired a key character in the Narnia books dies aged 98

Freud matriarch who inspired a key character in the Narnia books dies aged 98

Lady Jill Freud, the actor and theatre director who inspired the character of Lucy in the Narnia books by CS Lewis, has died aged 98.

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Safari guide who once underwent amputation while awake died after surgery

Safari guide who once underwent amputation while awake died after surgery

A retired safari tour guide who once underwent amputation while awake died following complications after routine surgery.

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Concerns over 'celebrity' cancer referrals prompts response from NHS bosses

Concerns over 'celebrity' cancer referrals prompts response from NHS bosses

A top NHS boss has vowed to take action after Norfolk's senior coroner voiced concerns it was struggling to cope with an influx of cancer delays...

01.12.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Mother's fight to help young people after son tried to take his own life aged 8

Mother's fight to help young people after son tried to take his own life aged 8

When Kay Reeve thinks back to grabbing her young son’s coat as he stepped into the path of a moving car, she can still feel the shock of it. 

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'He grieved alongside us' - Family's praise for end-of-life nurse after death of nan

'He grieved alongside us' - Family's praise for end-of-life nurse after death of nan

A nurse from Norfolk has been recognised for his exceptional compassion and dedication to end-of-life care.

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Concerns over 'celebrity' cancer referrals prompts response from NHS bosses

Concerns over 'celebrity' cancer referrals prompts response from NHS bosses

A top NHS boss has vowed to take action after Norfolk's senior coroner voiced concerns it was struggling to cope with an influx of cancer delays...

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Inquest into motorcyclist’s death following crash delayed until next year

Inquest into motorcyclist’s death following crash delayed until next year

An inquest into the death of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on the A146 has been delayed. 

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Man, 45, died from lung infection triggered by alcohol abuse and 'self-neglect'

Man, 45, died from lung infection triggered by alcohol abuse and 'self-neglect'

A "well-liked" 45-year-old man from Norwich died at his home after developing a serious lung infection. 

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Man, 45, died from lung infection triggered by alcohol abuse and 'self-neglect'

Man, 45, died from lung infection triggered by alcohol abuse and 'self-neglect'

A "well-liked" 45-year-old man from Norwich died at his home after developing a serious lung infection. 

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Probe continues after man, 42, died in custody at Norfolk prison

Probe continues after man, 42, died in custody at Norfolk prison

Investigations are continuing after a 42-year-old man died in a Norfolk prison. 

30.11.2025 2

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Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

A treasurer who was jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Norfolk churches died following an unexpected choking incident. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

Final moments of church swindler who stole £70k to fund stamp addiction revealed

A treasurer who was jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Norfolk churches died following an unexpected choking incident. 

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Mystery surrounds death of man found dead at Norfolk home

Mystery surrounds death of man found dead at Norfolk home

Mystery surrounds the death of a man who died at his home in Norfolk. 

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New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

The latest appointments in a series of changes at Norfolk’s three main NHS hospitals have been announced. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

An investigation has been opened into the death of a retired company director from an industrial disease. 

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New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

New bosses heading up day-to-day running of hospitals to bring 'wealth of experience'

The latest appointments in a series of changes at Norfolk’s three main NHS hospitals have been announced. 

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Norfolk's 'Victor Meldrew' found dead at home after being banned from town

Norfolk's 'Victor Meldrew' found dead at home after being banned from town

Mystery still surrounds the passing of ‘Norfolk's Victor Meldrew’, who was found dead at his home earlier this year. 

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Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

Investigation opens into how a company director died from industrial disease

An investigation has been opened into the death of a retired company director from an industrial disease. 

27.11.2025 4

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Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

A retired builder described as a “country chap” died after suffering catastrophic blood loss from a series of self-inflicted wounds, an inquest heard.

26.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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54-year-old man discovered dead by friend had taken drugs

54-year-old man discovered dead by friend had taken drugs

A 54-year-old man who was discovered dead by a friend at his home had taken several drugs. 

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Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

Body found in woodland by neighbour emptying garden waste

A retired builder described as a “country chap” died after suffering catastrophic blood loss from a series of self-inflicted wounds, an inquest heard.

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Investigation launched into death of retired electrician

Investigation launched into death of retired electrician

An investigation has been launched following the death of a retired electrician who is suspected to have died from an asbestos-related disease.  

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Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

A community stalwart who helped hundreds of young children learn to read died after sustaining a fatal head injury during a fall. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Landlady who ‘put world to rights’ dies aged 96

Landlady who ‘put world to rights’ dies aged 96

A landlady who ‘put the world to rights’ has died at the age of 96 after injuring herself during a fall. 

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Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

Woman who taught hundreds of children to read dies from fatal head injury

A community stalwart who helped hundreds of young children learn to read died after sustaining a fatal head injury during a fall. 

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Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

The mother of a 21-year-old man found dead more than three years ago is still hoping for long-awaited answers after further delays to his inquest were...

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Norwich Evening News

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Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

Mother still seeking answers three years on from death of 21-year-old son

The mother of a 21-year-old man found dead more than three years ago is still hoping for long-awaited answers after further delays to his inquest were...

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Inquest into woman’s care home death adjourned as investigation ‘needs more time’

Inquest into woman’s care home death adjourned as investigation ‘needs more time’

The reason behind an inquest being adjourned into the death of a woman who died at a Norfolk care home has been revealed.

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Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

A retired businessman died in hospital from a fatal bleed on the brain, a court has heard.

20.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

Retired businessman dies from fatal bleed on the brain, court told

A retired businessman died in hospital from a fatal bleed on the brain, a court has heard.

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Investigation opened after death of prolific Yarmouth historian

Investigation opened after death of prolific Yarmouth historian

An investigation has been opened into the death of a prolific Norfolk historian and author. 

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The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

He enjoyed an illustrious career, shaping national safety standards and transforming the vehicle recovery industry into the respected emergency...

19.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

An investigation has been opened into the death of one of Norfolk's best-loved DJs and fashion retailers. 

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Inquest opens into death of 20-year-old who took his own life

Inquest opens into death of 20-year-old who took his own life

An inquest has opened into the death of a 20-year-old from north Norfolk who is believed to have taken his own life. 

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The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

The man who rescued Norwich’s famous sinking bus dies, aged 82

He enjoyed an illustrious career, shaping national safety standards and transforming the vehicle recovery industry into the respected emergency...

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Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

Investigation to be held into death of popular DJ and fashion retailer

An investigation has been opened into the death of one of Norfolk's best-loved DJs and fashion retailers. 

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Builder, 28, who died in horror crash was not wearing seat belt, court told

Builder, 28, who died in horror crash was not wearing seat belt, court told

A motorist who died after being thrown from his car when it flipped over on a country road was not wearing a seatbelt, an inquest has heard.

19.11.2025 4

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Father pays tribute to agricultural worker son following unexpected death

Father pays tribute to agricultural worker son following unexpected death

A tribute has been paid to an agricultural worker following his death at the age of 55.

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Norwich Evening News

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Prosecution not yet ruled out after woman's fatal crash with concrete mixer lorry

Prosecution not yet ruled out after woman's fatal crash with concrete mixer lorry

Investigations are still on-going into the death of a mother-of-three who died after a crash with a concrete mixer lorry in north Norfolk. 

18.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich soldier jailed over rape of schoolgirl found dead

Norwich soldier jailed over rape of schoolgirl found dead

A Norwich soldier who was jailed after being convicted of the rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 has died aged 30. 

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Norwich Evening News

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