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First look inside city's new smokehouse in the Lanes

First look inside city's new smokehouse in the Lanes

A pair of lifelong friends, confident they will be able to compete with the city’s vibrant food scene, are opening their first restaurant.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Albino Pac-Man frog called Pizza Roll looking for loving home

Albino Pac-Man frog called Pizza Roll looking for loving home

A bold frog with an even bigger personality is looking for a loving home in the city.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Japanese food relaunches at new brunch spot in the Lanes

Japanese food relaunches at new brunch spot in the Lanes

The owners of a much-loved restaurant in the Lanes have relaunched their authentic Japanese food at the newly refurbished brunch spot.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

City's new pigeon scarer calls for people to stop feeding birds at the market

City's new pigeon scarer calls for people to stop feeding birds at the market

A city man hired by the council to scare away pigeons from Norwich Market is pleading with folk to stop feeding the birds.

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Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

First look inside city's new smokehouse in the Lanes

First look inside city's new smokehouse in the Lanes

A pair of lifelong friends, confident they will be able to compete with the city’s vibrant food scene, are opening their first restaurant.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Albino Pac-Man frog called Pizza Roll looking for loving home

Albino Pac-Man frog called Pizza Roll looking for loving home

A bold frog with an even bigger personality is looking for a loving home in the city.

latest 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Japanese food relaunches at new brunch spot in the Lanes

Japanese food relaunches at new brunch spot in the Lanes

The owners of a much-loved restaurant in the Lanes have relaunched their authentic Japanese food at the newly refurbished brunch spot.

latest 1

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

City's new pigeon scarer calls for people to stop feeding birds at the market

City's new pigeon scarer calls for people to stop feeding birds at the market

A city man hired by the council to scare away pigeons from Norwich Market is pleading with folk to stop feeding the birds.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

A third-generation florist is opening a new stall on the market

A third-generation florist is opening a new stall on the market

A third-generation florist is preparing to open a flower stall on Norwich Market.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

A third-generation florist is opening a new stall on the market

A third-generation florist is opening a new stall on the market

A third-generation florist is preparing to open a flower stall on Norwich Market.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Restaurant owner thrilled to host celebrity chef at exclusive pop-up

Restaurant owner thrilled to host celebrity chef at exclusive pop-up

The owners of a city restaurant are hoping to shine a light on their business by teaming up with a celebrity chef this weekend.   

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Gig-goer slams popular city music venue over unfair treatment

Gig-goer slams popular city music venue over unfair treatment

A lifelong music fan has slammed one of the city’s most popular gig venues, claiming they have unfairly treated him as a wheelchair user.

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Mission to save part of Norwich Lanes after spate of shop closures

Mission to save part of Norwich Lanes after spate of shop closures

Business owners have joined forces to save a city street they fear is at risk of being forgotten.

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Restaurant owner thrilled to host celebrity chef at exclusive pop-up

Restaurant owner thrilled to host celebrity chef at exclusive pop-up

The owners of a city restaurant are hoping to shine a light on their business by teaming up with a celebrity chef this weekend.   

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Gig-goer slams popular city music venue over unfair treatment

Gig-goer slams popular city music venue over unfair treatment

A lifelong music fan has slammed one of the city’s most popular gig venues, claiming they have unfairly treated him as a wheelchair user.

previous day 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Mission to save part of Norwich Lanes after spate of shop closures

Mission to save part of Norwich Lanes after spate of shop closures

Business owners have joined forces to save a city street they fear is at risk of being forgotten.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Fire crews attend dangerous sign failure at city supermarket

Fire crews attend dangerous sign failure at city supermarket

Two fire engines attended a major structural failure at a supermarket last night due to safety concerns.

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Norwich Evening News

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Two city centre shops closed for refurbishment works

Two city centre shops closed for refurbishment works

Major upgrades to the facilities at two city centre shops is under way.

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Secret behind strange keyboard imprint in historic street revealed

Secret behind strange keyboard imprint in historic street revealed

The artist behind a decades-old imprint on a historic street has revealed the story behind its creation.

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Opening date revealed for city centre shop

Opening date revealed for city centre shop

The opening date of a city centre shop has been announced.

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Fire crews attend dangerous sign failure at city supermarket

Fire crews attend dangerous sign failure at city supermarket

Two fire engines attended a major structural failure at a supermarket last night due to safety concerns.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Two city centre shops closed for refurbishment works

Two city centre shops closed for refurbishment works

Major upgrades to the facilities at two city centre shops is under way.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Secret behind strange keyboard imprint in historic street revealed

Secret behind strange keyboard imprint in historic street revealed

The artist behind a decades-old imprint on a historic street has revealed the story behind its creation.

wednesday 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Opening date revealed for city centre shop

Opening date revealed for city centre shop

The opening date of a city centre shop has been announced.

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Eastern Daily Press

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City folk outraged after decades-old trees severely cut back in the city

City folk outraged after decades-old trees severely cut back in the city

City folk have been left horrified after multiple willow trees have been severely cut back, ruining the landscape of the river walk.

02.12.2025 3

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Furious tenant overpaying bills for nearly two years slams letting agency

Furious tenant overpaying bills for nearly two years slams letting agency

The fight for justice continues for a tenant who says her letting agency has allowed her to pay the communal electricity bill in her flats block for...

02.12.2025 5

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Emily-Rose Thompson

City folk outraged after decades-old trees severely cut back in the city

City folk outraged after decades-old trees severely cut back in the city

City folk have been left horrified after multiple willow trees have been severely cut back, ruining the landscape of the river walk.

02.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Furious tenant overpaying bills for nearly two years slams letting agency

Furious tenant overpaying bills for nearly two years slams letting agency

The fight for justice continues for a tenant who says her letting agency has allowed her to pay the communal electricity bill in her flats block for...

02.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Man scared to leave his home after brutal assault speaks out

Man scared to leave his home after brutal assault speaks out

A would-be good Samaritan knocked unconscious during a brutal assault in the city has called for more police patrols in the area.

01.12.2025 2

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Man scared to leave his home after brutal assault speaks out

Man scared to leave his home after brutal assault speaks out

A would-be good Samaritan knocked unconscious during a brutal assault in the city has called for more police patrols in the area.

01.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Norwich researcher launches new resource aimed at school children

Norwich researcher launches new resource aimed at school children

A Norwich woman who experienced first-hand the difficulty of pursuing her dream career is on a mission to inspire students in the city.

30.11.2025 3

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Gas company accused of causing £6k of damage to Grade II-listed building

Gas company accused of causing £6k of damage to Grade II-listed building

A gas company has been accused of damaging the walls of a grade-II listed building in one of the city's most historic and photogenic quarters.

30.11.2025 3

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Norwich researcher launches new resource aimed at school children

Norwich researcher launches new resource aimed at school children

A Norwich woman who experienced first-hand the difficulty of pursuing her dream career is on a mission to inspire students in the city.

30.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Gas company accused of causing £6k of damage to Grade II-listed building

Gas company accused of causing £6k of damage to Grade II-listed building

A gas company has been accused of damaging the walls of a grade-II listed building in one of the city's most historic and photogenic quarters.

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Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Heartless thief steals charity pot from city supermarket

Heartless thief steals charity pot from city supermarket

A heartless thief carried out a city supermarket sweep as a charity collection box was among the items stolen.

29.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Plans submitted to permanently shut gate of Victorian bridge in the city

Plans submitted to permanently shut gate of Victorian bridge in the city

An historic structure in the city could have its gate closed for good due to safety risks.

29.11.2025 3

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Heartless thief steals charity pot from city supermarket

Heartless thief steals charity pot from city supermarket

A heartless thief carried out a city supermarket sweep as a charity collection box was among the items stolen.

29.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Plans submitted to permanently shut gate of Victorian bridge in the city

Plans submitted to permanently shut gate of Victorian bridge in the city

An historic structure in the city could have its gate closed for good due to safety risks.

29.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

City pub campaigners cry for help after government's 'disappointing' budget

City pub campaigners cry for help after government's 'disappointing' budget

City publicans are crying for help after the recent budget failed to address the country’s pub closure crisis.

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12-year-old aspiring baker starts his own cake business

12-year-old aspiring baker starts his own cake business

A 12-year-old with dreams of opening his own café has started his own baking business with the support of his family.

28.11.2025 4

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Emily-Rose Thompson

Burst main in city forces water company to close footpath

Burst main in city forces water company to close footpath

Work to fix a burst main in a busy city street is disrupting shoppers after a large area of the pathway has been dug up.

28.11.2025 4

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Emily-Rose Thompson

First look inside high-end city restaurant's expansion

First look inside high-end city restaurant's expansion

The head chef at a popular restaurant in the city has revealed details behind the site's expansion - including plans for a charcuterie and wine bar.

28.11.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

City pub campaigners cry for help after government's 'disappointing' budget

City pub campaigners cry for help after government's 'disappointing' budget

City publicans are crying for help after the recent budget failed to address the country’s pub closure crisis.

28.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

12-year-old aspiring baker starts his own cake business

12-year-old aspiring baker starts his own cake business

A 12-year-old with dreams of opening his own café has started his own baking business with the support of his family.

28.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Burst main in city forces water company to close footpath

Burst main in city forces water company to close footpath

Work to fix a burst main in a busy city street is disrupting shoppers after a large area of the pathway has been dug up.

28.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

First look inside high-end city restaurant's expansion

First look inside high-end city restaurant's expansion

The head chef at a popular restaurant in the city has revealed details behind the site's expansion - including plans for a charcuterie and wine bar.

28.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson

Cafe owner receives unexpected visit from historian

Cafe owner receives unexpected visit from historian

A 31-year-old aiming to bring city folk together at his new coffee shop has discovered new details about his own family heritage since opening.

27.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Shocking amount of rubbish fly-tipped amid fight for change

Shocking amount of rubbish fly-tipped amid fight for change

A community leader fighting to fix fly-tipping, a growing issue in the city, said she was to find a huge amount of rubbish dumped at a beauty spot.

27.11.2025 10

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Christmas is RUINED! Thieves steal festive decorations from city church

Christmas is RUINED! Thieves steal festive decorations from city church

Christmas decorations worth more than £500 have been stolen from the entrance to a city church by heartless thieves.

27.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Emily-Rose Thompson

Cafe owner receives unexpected visit from historian

Cafe owner receives unexpected visit from historian

A 31-year-old aiming to bring city folk together at his new coffee shop has discovered new details about his own family heritage since opening.

27.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emily-Rose Thompson