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City's cenotaph finally gets a stunning scrub up
Norwich City Council has sent out contractors to clean up our beloved war memorial after it was revealed to be in a grotty state.
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Woman found dead in cul-de-sac
A woman has been found dead at a home in Prior Road, Thorpe St Andrew.
Families urged to donate pre‑loved costumes for World Book Day
In preparation for World Book Day on March 5, South Norfolk Council is collecting pre‑loved children’s costumes to help families save on costs.
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Man 'degraded' ex-partner by pouring drink over her head after assault
A man who attacked his ex-partner in the street degraded her by pouring a can of drink over her head after the assault in Norwich.
Popular Golden Triangle pub to reopen under new publican
The Rose Tavern, which was at risk of permanent closure after its landlady retired, is set to reopen under a new publican.
Drunk teen broke into house and assaulted police officers after night out
Jack McCauley, 19, broke into a property in Earles Gardens, Norwich, and assaulted two police officers after a night out drinking with friends.
WATCH: Activists shut down council meeting
Housing activists, Acorn, forced a Norwich City Council meeting to stop after confronting Labour councillors over the authority's use of bailiffs to collect council tax.
Women in their 60s are victims of double perils of ageism and sexism
The alarming mystery of the disappearing women.
Police searching for two men after the death of 23-year-old
Police say they want to speak with two men in connection to a drug-related incident in which a 23-year-old man died on Bullard Road in NR3.
Green Party ridiculed as councillors miss key vote by leaving meeting during a break
A key meeting to vote on demolishing the former Debenhams store in Norwich for student flats turned into a farce after a move to block the scheme was lost due to councillors leaving the meeting.
Man who was on the run accused of making threats with a knife
Kane Smith faces three charges relating to an incident when two men were allegedly threatened while he had a 7cm knife.
More details revealed about new 24/7 petrol station
A noise management plan for the new 24hr petrol station at the former Carscene site in Norwich has been outlined by the applicant, Tankerford Limited.
Pub-turned-guest house under offer after hitting the market for nearly £1m
Ownership of a 12-bedroom guesthouse could soon be changing hands as the property at the junction of Quebec Road and Wolfe Road comes under offer.
Bakery business on the market as owners seek to retire
A family run bakery just outside of the city is on the market as owners seek to retire.
181 convictions, jailed three times in a year... but prolific shoplifter walks free
Carl Westfield has 181 previous convictions for an “enormous amount” of thefts and repeatedly breaching court orders banning him from Norwich shops.
Owner reveals plans for 'underdog' gig venue shortlisted for national award
Gonzo's Two Room, a downstairs gig space at a hit nightclub in the city centre, has been nominated once again for best grassroots venue.
Councillor demands clarification over claims of child sexual exploitation at Hay Hill
Gary Champion has called for tight lipped council officials to clarify claims of child sexual exploitation in Norwich city centre.
Norfolk grandfather drowned after swim in sea on Mediterranean holiday
Tony Sidney Harper drowned during a swim in the sea while on holiday in Spain, an inquest has heard.
Critics of renewables pylon scheme (...including Green MP) call for it to be scrapped
People living in the path of proposed pylons have told an inquiry the plans could cause them financial ruin and destroy beautiful countryside.
Major lines blocked after vehicle hits railway bridge
Train lines are currently blocked on the mainline after a vehicle hit a bridge in Needham Market.