Norwich news

Ely North Railway Junction has been described as a

Calls for Rupert Lowe MP to push for funding for 'chokepoint' junction

Plans have been lodged to build a new home in a Norfolk village

Plans have been lodged to build a new home in a Norfolk village

Planning and development

Plans lodged to build home on land in Norfolk village

National Highways began work on the new dualled section of the A47 in 2023.

National Highways began work on the new dualled section of the A47 in 2023.

Drivers cheer new 70mph stretch on A47 but say some problems remain

Robbie Woods completed two significant spells working at the James Paget Hospital.

Robbie Woods completed two significant spells working at the James Paget Hospital.

NHS worker retires after almost 50 years working in Norfolk hospitals

The Maltsters pub in Ranworth is undergoing a major £350,000 refurbishment.

The Maltsters pub in Ranworth is undergoing a major £350,000 refurbishment.

Norfolk village pub unveils major £350,000 refurbishment plans

Leon Docwra, 50, collapsed outside a Norwich bar after his drink was spiked with an opiate-based drug.

Leon Docwra, 50, collapsed outside a Norwich bar after his drink was spiked with an opiate-based drug.

Norfolk man's hospital horror after drink spiked in Norwich

Sarah Todd, a neonatal nurse, has retired after more than 40 years working at the James Paget in Gorleston.

Sarah Todd, a neonatal nurse, has retired after more than 40 years working at the James Paget in Gorleston.

Norfolk nurse who cared for thousands of babies retires after more than 40 years

A former pumping station is set to become an agricultural storage building after plans were approved.

A former pumping station is set to become an agricultural storage building after plans were approved.

Planning and development

Plans to transform former Norfolk pumping station given green light

The Malsters pub in Ranworth is located on the edge of the Broads.

The Malsters pub in Ranworth is located on the edge of the Broads.

Norfolk village pub to get brand new fish and chip shop

Sardam Mahamad carried the knife to Great Yarmouth Police Station.

Sardam Mahamad carried the knife to Great Yarmouth Police Station.

20-year-old man walks to police station with knife after death threat

A police officer spotted Mr Bedwell on Bracondale in Norwich using his phone while driving.

A police officer spotted Mr Bedwell on Bracondale in Norwich using his phone while driving.

Norfolk businessman escapes driving ban after using mobile phone while at the wheel

The incident is alleged to have happened on board the X1 bus in Acle.

The incident is alleged to have happened on board the X1 bus in Acle.

Norfolk woman appears in court after being charged with holding knife on bus

Reedham Road under the A47 has now reopened to vehicles.

Reedham Road under the A47 has now reopened to vehicles.

Local government

Flooded road in Norfolk village reopened to cars after flooding fiasco

Major resurfacing works in Acle have been rescheduled for the summer.

Major resurfacing works in Acle have been rescheduled for the summer.

Major roadworks scheme in Norfolk village rescheduled

Workers at the A47 bridge in Acle which regularly floods.

Workers at the A47 bridge in Acle which regularly floods.

Local government

Faulty pump at flood hotspot replaced

Simon Cobb, founder of PAPA (People Against Parental Alienation), staging a protest outside Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court.

Simon Cobb, founder of PAPA (People Against Parental Alienation), staging a protest outside Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court.

Why this man brought teddy bears to protests in Norfolk

Ormiston Academy Trust students take part in NCFC tournament

Ormiston Academy Trust students take part in NCFC tournament

City Ladies visit school soccer tournament

Chitnarong Gongwichien has been jailed for six months for breaching a restraining order on the day he was released from prison

Chitnarong Gongwichien has been jailed for six months for breaching a restraining order on the day he was released from prison

Man jailed for offering to buy a McDonald's for woman he was banned from contacting

The blaze gutted the Ladybird Guest House in Great Yarmouth on July 20

The blaze gutted the Ladybird Guest House in Great Yarmouth on July 20

Guest house arson suspect remanded by court until trial next year

MP Rupert Lowe has blasted Norfolk County Council for advertising a £60k position for an

MP Rupert Lowe has blasted Norfolk County Council for advertising a £60k position for an

Local government

Council's new £60,000 anti-racism role described as 'ideological rot'

Two missing teenage girls were found in the old Louis Tussauds House of Wax building in Great Yarmouth

Two missing teenage girls were found in the old Louis Tussauds House of Wax building in Great Yarmouth

Teenage girl arrested after police hunt has shoplifting crime settled out of court

Afull-fibre broadband provider is set to bring 900Mbps service to tens of thousands of homes in Norfolk

Afull-fibre broadband provider is set to bring 900Mbps service to tens of thousands of homes in Norfolk

Thousands of Norfolk homes to get broadband as firm launches service

The 37th East Coast Truckers Convoy will be back during the August Bank Holiday.

The 37th East Coast Truckers Convoy will be back during the August Bank Holiday.

Massive bank holiday children's convoy will return

England's Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins celebrate following the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final match at the BVB Stadion Dortmund.

England's Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins celebrate following the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final match at the BVB Stadion Dortmund.

Lie-in for Three Lions: How schools will celebrate England win

The man is said to have got off the bus in Acle - pictured is one of two main bus stops in the centre of Acle

The man is said to have got off the bus in Acle - pictured is one of two main bus stops in the centre of Acle

Boy, 13, on bus to meet his friends has legs touched and is kissed by man

A new Konectbus line from Norwich to Hemsby has been announced.

A new Konectbus line from Norwich to Hemsby has been announced.

All aboard! New bus line connecting city with Broads and the coast

Parts of the A47 will be closed for 10 nights.

Parts of the A47 will be closed for 10 nights.

30-mile diversion suggested for main Norfolk road closure

Tayla-Ella has been found.

Tayla-Ella has been found.

Missing 16-year-old not seen for a week found

A sign installed along the A143 shows the fear of a dystopia in Haddiscoe if plans for a quarry and landfill site are approved.

A sign installed along the A143 shows the fear of a dystopia in Haddiscoe if plans for a quarry and landfill site are approved.

Anti-quarry picture shows dystopian future for Norfolk village

A passenger lobby group feels Great Yarmouth is being overlooked in the bus improvement plan. Pictures - Newsquest

A passenger lobby group feels Great Yarmouth is being overlooked in the bus improvement plan. Pictures - Newsquest

'A kick in the teeth' - Transport group feels town overlooked in improvement plans

One of the carriages and the controls from the log flume ride that was dismantled at the Pleasure Beach in Great Yarmouth in February 2023.

One of the carriages and the controls from the log flume ride that was dismantled at the Pleasure Beach in Great Yarmouth in February 2023.

'I had to have one!' Meet the people who bought Great Yarmouth's log flume

Members of the East Norfolk Transport Users Association (ENTUA) and Greater Anglia at Great Yarmouth Railway Station. Picture - Sonya Duncan

Members of the East Norfolk Transport Users Association (ENTUA) and Greater Anglia at Great Yarmouth Railway Station. Picture - Sonya Duncan

Ambitious goals announced for coastal rail service

Staff from East Coast College and St Eds outside the training academy in Norwich.

Staff from East Coast College and St Eds outside the training academy in Norwich.

'Exciting new opportunity' as coastal college teams up with city training centre

The 'Pap Leeky' expedition leaving Norwich on August 17.

The 'Pap Leeky' expedition leaving Norwich on August 17.

Sailors inspired by Kon-Tiki expedition paddle from Norwich to Yarmouth

East of England Ambulance Service staff will join this year's East Coast Truckers convoy. Picture - EEAST

East of England Ambulance Service staff will join this year's East Coast Truckers convoy. Picture - EEAST

Ambulance service joins Bank Holiday truckers convoy

Postwick Park and Ride initially closed in 2020 to make way for a Covid testing site Picture: Mike Page

Postwick Park and Ride initially closed in 2020 to make way for a Covid testing site Picture: Mike Page

Transport group welcomes the return of Postwick Park and Ride

Dick and Richard Thurlow in front of Caister Lifeboat's new £250k tractor at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture - Sonya Duncan

Dick and Richard Thurlow in front of Caister Lifeboat's new £250k tractor at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture - Sonya Duncan

Caister Lifeboat show off £250k machinery at Royal Norfolk Show

Alfie Hewett has been made OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list. Picture - PA

Alfie Hewett has been made OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list. Picture - PA

Cantley tennis ace is made an OBE in King's Birthday honours

Jamie King, 38, of Apsley Road, has been jailed for three years for drug dealing

Jamie King, 38, of Apsley Road, has been jailed for three years for drug dealing

Heroin and crack cocaine dealer put behind bars after being caught on CCTV

Neil Hart, legendary footballer for Great Yarmouth Town and Dereham Hobbies, has died at the age of 68. Picture - The Hart Family

Neil Hart, legendary footballer for Great Yarmouth Town and Dereham Hobbies, has died at the age of 68. Picture - The Hart Family

Remembering Neil Hart and his legendary FA Vase goal

Twelve car washes in Norfolk were found to be non-compliant with work laws.

Twelve car washes in Norfolk were found to be non-compliant with work laws.

Twelve car washes in Norfolk non-compliant with work laws

Lingwood Chippy is no longer opening at lunctime

Lingwood Chippy is no longer opening at lunctime

'It's a double-edged sword': Chippy reducing hours to keep prices low

Professor Ben Burton will become the new president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Professor Ben Burton will become the new president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Hospital consultant eyes up role as head of health body

Malcolm Metcalf enjoys a reunion meal with former nurse Hilda Burton

Malcolm Metcalf enjoys a reunion meal with former nurse Hilda Burton

Train travel legend Malcolm reunited with nurse after 69 years

Tennis ace Olivia Nicholls, along with partner Alicia Barnett, has secured Great Britain a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals.

Tennis ace Olivia Nicholls, along with partner Alicia Barnett, has secured Great Britain a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals.

Acle tennis ace achieves first for Great Britain in 41 years

Driving instructor Amanda Beagle will lead the Children in Need convoy

Driving instructor Amanda Beagle will lead the Children in Need convoy

Driving instructor to lead Children in Need convoy from Norwich to Yarmouth

$Three of the artworks which will be on display as part of Vision Norfolk\'s Jubilee project exhibitions$ $Three of the artworks which will be on display as part of Vision Norfolk\'s Jubilee project exhibitions$

Exhibits to showcase work of visually impaired artists

Editor Richard Porritt and Monika Hanlon, of headline sponsor Hopkins Homes, were part of the Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards judging team

Editor Richard Porritt and Monika Hanlon, of headline sponsor Hopkins Homes, were part of the Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards judging team

Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards

‘A region filled with stars’ - Judges gather to decide on award finalists

The Wreck of the Gloucester off Yarmouth, 6 May 1682, by Johan Danckerts, Royal Museums Greenwich.

The Wreck of the Gloucester off Yarmouth, 6 May 1682, by Johan Danckerts, Royal Museums Greenwich.

Local government

Norfolk's Mary Rose: HMS Gloucester shipwreck exhibition dates announced

Mobility Made for Two, by Adam Davies, part of Finding Emerson, the photography exhibition on display at the University of East Anglia

Mobility Made for Two, by Adam Davies, part of Finding Emerson, the photography exhibition on display at the University of East Anglia

New work displayed alongside prolific Victorian photographer in new show

$Animal rights activists stopping farmers\' vehicles at an earlier protest at Norwich Livestock Market$ $Animal rights activists stopping farmers\' vehicles at an earlier protest at Norwich Livestock Market$

Women cleared over anti-meat protest at city livestock market

$The cast of Norwich Theatre Royal\'s 2022 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.$ $The cast of Norwich Theatre Royal\'s 2022 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.$

7 major Christmas shows and pantos running in Norfolk

Reece Mason and Simon Ward are among those jailed this week

Reece Mason and Simon Ward are among those jailed this week

Jailed this week: Man who sexually assaulted teen and pub stabber

37 Henby Way, Norwich, sold for ?401,000

37 Henby Way, Norwich, sold for ?401,000

Property auction raises over £7.5m as landlords sell up over mortgage fears