Norwich and Norfork News
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Man charged with rape at riverside footpath
A man appears in court charged with an alleged attack on a riverside footpath a month ago.
Controversial homes decision put back again
Councillors say they could not make a decision until they had a closer look for themselves.
Phone box entrepreneur becomes start-up ambassador
Saul Press began his beer business on the back of a bike before setting up in a Norwich phone box.
Vast basins set to protect flood-prone village
The £700,000 work to create two flood storage basins is complete - under budget and ahead of time.
City council headquarters evacuated after fire
Fire crews use drones to find hot spots after wisps of smoke or steam are seen rising from the roof.
Man travels 500 miles to replace trashed classic car
Stephen Meeson says he was in tears after his 1977 Corvette Stringray was hit outside his home.
Mercedes to continue with Russell & Antonelli in 2026
Britain's George Russell says he wants to build on his "strongest season to date in F1" after signing a new deal to continue racing for Mercedes in 2026.
Woman says demolition will leave her homeless
A woman set to lose her house to coastal erosion says she has put her name on the homeless list.
Council tax expected to rise by maximum amount
The county council says it has a gap in its budget of £25m.
Campaigners vow to keep fighting to reopen care unit
People in Cromer are lobbying politicians in anticipation of the building going up for sale.
Designer 'exhausted' by battle over images on Temu
A UK firm says other sellers are lifting its photos of steel ornaments to sell similar products.
NHS trust trains thousands of people to save lives
The head of the regional ambulance service charity says passing the new milestone is "incredible".
Woman charged with damaging regional TV mast
Martha Goddard is charged with seven counts of criminal damage, also including one at a library.
Norwich 'had tough, honest chat' after derby loss
Norwich City boss Liam Manning says he has been keeping his head down and "grafting" following their East Anglia derby defeat by Ipswich Town.
Manning on Cordoba injury, derby defeat & home woe
Norwich City boss Liam Manning reveals defender Jose Cordoba will be out for a month with an injury sustained on international duty.
Mercedes to continue with Russell & Antonelli in 2026
Britain's George Russell says he wants to build on his "strongest season to date in F1" after signing a new deal to continue racing for Mercedes in 2026.
Simpson to remain as King's Lynn boss
King's Lynn Town confirm that Joe Simpson will continue as head coach following last month's resignation of James Rowe.
'No panic stations' at Norwich
BBC football reporter Nick Mashiter says there is no "panic stations" at Norwich City following their derby defeat by Ipswich Town on Sunday.
What is being done to improve signal in Norfolk?
Councils across Norfolk are working to improve mobile signal in the county.
Campaigners determined to reopen Benjamin Court
Campaigners in North Norfolk have vowed to reopen a local care centre.
A new era for Greater Anglia
Rail network Greater Anglia is being nationalised.
Could you name Norfolk?s new gritters?
Norfolk County Council are asking for name ideas for five new gritters in the county.
Norwich concern over Holt injury
Norwich City have a doubt over captain Grant Holt's fitness ahead of the busy Christmas fixture schedule.
McCarthy 'targeted by Norwich'
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez says midfielder James McCarthy was "targeted" by Norwich during their loss at Carrow Road.
Norwich 2-1 Wigan
Wes Hoolahan's fine individual display helps Norwich beat Wigan to extend their unbeaten league run to 10 games.
Norwich keen to stay 'underdogs'
Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson hopes the team's impressive league form will not cost them their "underdog" status.
Coach Kerry gives up 'dream job'
Danny Kerry believes the Great Britain women's team needs a "new direction" after stepping down as head coach.
Ogogo assesses February pro debut
London 2012 medallist Anthony Ogogo expects to make his pro debut in February - if he opts to quit the amateur ranks.
Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Emma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.
Met PC's misconduct proven over bus stop arrest
PC Perry Lathwood will be given a written warning after calling Jocelyn Agyemang a "daft cow".
Luxury goods resale website owes sellers thousands
The owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Strongman games title 'would be dream come true'
Andrew Reid is training for the 2025 Strongman Games, which will be held in Texas in November.
Man charged with killing woman in 2020
Georgina Ward was found dead at her home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, in November 2020.
Couple call for better maternity care after baby dies
Sarah and Andrew Conroy?s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.
Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
The misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.
Tributes after man fatally struck by road sweeper
The man who died after being struck in Leicester is named locally as Joginder Singh.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.