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• Norwich Shoplifter Banned From City Stores

  A Norwich man has been banned from shops across the city after admitting stealing steaks from a Prince of Wales Road store.

• Fire-Damaged School Starts Term From Home

  Pupils at a fire-damaged Norfolk primary school are beginning the new term remotely before moving into temporary accommodation near Shipdham.

• Council Sets Out First 100-Day Savings

  Norfolk County Council has outlined at least £1.97 million in early savings while setting priorities for the next 18 months.

• Thetford Driver Banned After Drug-Driving Crash

  A Thetford man has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drug-driving and careless driving following a collision.

• Norwich Airport Faces Further Closure Disruption

  Norwich Airport will close to air traffic for several periods today because staff sickness and industrial action are limiting controller cover.

• New Bus Services Launch Around Swaffham

  New bus routes have launched around Swaffham, including a direct link to Downham Market and fixed services replacing Flexibus.

• New Norwich Neighbourhood Health Service Launches

  A new neighbourhood health service has launched in Norwich, offering mental health, alcohol, social care, housing and debt support locally.

• Residents Complain Over Late-Night Co-op Deliveries

  Norwich residents say overnight delivery drivers serving an Earlham Road Co-op are disturbing their sleep with noise during the night.

• Match Report | Stoke City 1-0 Norwich City

  Norwich City were beaten by a solitary goal against Stoke City on a frustrating night at the bet365 Stadium.

• £2.2m Paid To Injured Norfolk Police Officers

  Norfolk Police paid £2.2 million in compensation to 139 officers harmed on duty, including claims involving physical and psychological injuries.

• Norfolk Council Appoints £215,000 Chief Executive

  Norfolk County Council has appointed Dennis Bacon as chief executive on £215,000 a year following a contested recruitment process overall.

• 88 Children Enjoy East Coast Truckers Convoy

  Eighty-eight children enjoyed the annual East Coast Truckers Convoy, travelling from Norwich to Pleasurewood Hills for a memorable day out.

• Match Report | Norwich City 4-1 Burnley

  Norwich City registered their first points of the 2026/27 Sky Bet Championship campaign with a breathtaking 4-1 victory over Burnley at Carrow Road.

• Foil Balloon Blamed For Kenninghall House Fire

  A foil helium balloon has been identified as the likely cause of a devastating fire which destroyed homes in Kenninghall.

• Norfolk Council Consultancy Deal Scrapped

  A multi-million-pound consultancy contract supporting Norfolk’s council reorganisation has been cancelled amid a political row over cost and specialist expertise.

• 27 Rescued From Pleasurewood Hills Roller Coaster

  Twenty-seven passengers were rescued from Pleasurewood Hills’ Wipeout roller coaster after it stopped around 15 metres above the ground safely.

• Man Remanded Over Thetford Harassment Charges

  A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with harassment and sexual assault offences in Thetford.

• Norwich Airport Closed By Air Traffic Control Strike

  Norwich Airport is closed to flights today as air traffic control staff stage a 24-hour strike over pay and conditions.

• Colman’s Mustard Put Up For Sale

  Norwich-born Colman’s Mustard has been put up for sale as Unilever seeks to address competition concerns over a planned merger.

• Rail Passengers Warned Of Autumn Disruption

  Rail passengers face weekend disruption between Norwich and Ipswich during September and October as Network Rail carries out improvement work.

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