Broadland News

A Norwich man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after a woman in her 60s suffered serious injuries.

Work has begun on a £36 million multi-storey car park at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, creating more than 1,300 parking spaces.

Great Northern passengers face timetable changes between King’s Lynn and Ely as prolonged dry weather causes problems with railway track conditions.

A 23-year-old London man is due before Norwich Crown Court charged with murdering 38-year-old Oliver Payne in Norwich in 2024.

More than 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced proposals to close its historic factory at Cantley in Norfolk.

Premier Inn is planning a new 108-bedroom hotel in Hunstanton as part of a multi-million-pound investment in the West Norfolk resort.

A new urgent treatment centre is planned at the James Paget Hospital to provide faster care for patients with non-life-threatening conditions.

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library will reopen on 29 July following a major refurbishment designed to create a more accessible space.

Norwich City Council is consulting on plans allowing tower block tenants to keep pets without first seeking permission from the authority.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 20s died following a collision with a lorry on the A47.

The Queen has visited a Norfolk homelessness charity supporting women as they rebuild their lives through accommodation and specialist personalised support.

The extraordinary story of a royal dog reportedly lost in a historic Norfolk shipwreck is being explored at Norwich History Festival.

A second man has been charged with rape and other sexual offences following alleged attacks on two teenage girls in Great Yarmouth.

A new mulching system is helping 40,000 recently planted trees survive hot, dry conditions at a new woodland near King’s Lynn.

An escaped Savannah cat found after two months on the loose in Norfolk has undergone surgery to amputate an injured paw.

A fraudster who impersonated a Norfolk police officer to steal thousands of pounds from victims has received a suspended prison sentence.

A rare David Hockney print discovered hidden inside a donated book in Norwich has sold at auction for more than £41,000.

Snailer Swift has been crowned world snail racing champion after beating hundreds of rivals at the quirky annual Norfolk competition.

A Norfolk training provider has cancelled several full-time courses weeks before term, leaving 25 students searching for alternative placements elsewhere.

Greater Anglia trains are beginning a new look as Great British Railways branding is rolled out across publicly owned rail services.

Norwich Theatre will celebrate Pride with a musical drag brunch, family entertainment and live performances at Theatre Royal this month.

A teenage boy has been arrested following a ram raid in Watton where a cash machine was ripped from a shop.

The number of affordable homes planned for a 239-home development in Thorpe St Andrew has been reduced from 79 to 29.

Solar panel systems at Norfolk schools are being regularly inspected following three recent fires at schools in neighbouring Suffolk.

Norwich City have revealed revised plans for a smaller Carrow Road fan zone after withdrawing an earlier proposal following supporter criticism.

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 16 months after committing a series of thefts and breaching a court order.

Norfolk Libraries are combining books and music for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, with more than 1,000 children already participating.

Ten new full-time firefighters are joining crews across Norfolk after completing an intensive 13-week training and assessment programme successfully.

Six Norwich parks have retained prestigious Green Flag status, with three also recognised for the way their historic features are managed.

Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves used a telehandler to rip a cash machine from a building in Watton.

Plans to house up to 1,250 asylum seekers at RAF Barnham could face a significant legal obstacle over protected wildlife habitats.

Plans to transform Thetford’s Abbey Estate are heading to a planning appeal after councillors rejected the controversial £250 million redevelopment scheme.

A man in his 70s has died after being seriously injured by cattle while walking at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk.

Norfolk Police has apologised after incorrectly telling residents it was dealing with a major incident linked to a Suffolk terror investigation.

Firefighters tackled more than 30 outdoor fires across Norfolk as hot, dry weather kept the county at high wildfire risk.

Heritage Live has cancelled its 2026 festivals, including major Sandringham concerts featuring Lionel Richie, Christina Aguilera and Eric Clapton this August.

A Norwich man has been charged with multiple shop theft offences following incidents across Norwich and Costessey.

Sheringham’s much-loved 1950s bus shelter has been demolished following years of opposition and debate over plans to redevelop Station Approach.

Thetford Town Football Club is considering stronger security after an unauthorised encampment left its youth pitches damaged and covered in rubbish.

Plans to modernise Norwich Theatre Playhouse, including a larger bar and upgraded backstage facilities, have been given the go-ahead.

Norfolk Police declared they were dealing with a major incident, but later removed the post and said there was no major incident.

Norfolk County Council says no new Pride restrictions have been introduced in libraries or museums, despite recent reports claiming otherwise.

Norfolk recycling centres will again accept electrical items and batteries after new collection and treatment arrangements were agreed by the council.

King’s Lynn Night Shelter has closed until October after funding pressures made year-round operation unaffordable for the Norfolk homelessness charity.

Anglian Water’s first hosepipe ban since 2012 begins Saturday, restricting non-essential hose use across its East of England region widely.

Plans to replace Norwich’s Nelson Premier Inn with a larger hotel, student rooms and homes have been approved by councillors.

Great Yarmouth has reached the final 15 towns competing to become the UK's first-ever Town of Culture.

A Norwich man has been remanded in custody after police discovered a cannabis grow on Bluebell Road.

Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe is facing criticism after comments about the Dunblane massacre on Joe Rogan’s podcast.

Cromer is set to feature in a new film starring Maxine Peake and Gemma Jones, shooting later this year.

A woman is in a critical condition after being found unconscious at a property in Sprowston.

Sanders Coaches has defended rural bus services after criticism from North Norfolk MP Steff Aquarone.

Norfolk County Council has ended Pride displays and events in libraries under a new policy on political neutrality.

A man in his 70s has died after his car was involved in a collision with a skip lorry in Norfolk.

Surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been told to improve after inspectors raised concerns about safety and hygiene.

Norfolk County Council is facing calls to bring back a highways fund used for small local road improvements.

A Norwich man has been jailed after admitting a series of shop thefts and assaulting a security guard in the city.

Norfolk County Council has appointed Kat Hullett as interim chief executive while recruitment continues for a permanent replacement.

A Norwich man will run 83 miles along the Norfolk coast to raise money for the Samaritans in memory of his sister.

A teenage driver has died and a passenger seriously injured after a crash involving a car and lorry in Norfolk.

A wheelchair user hopes speaking out about accessibility problems at John Lewis will help bring improvements for disabled shoppers.

Waters off Norfolk are warmer than normal as the Met Office confirms a Category 2 marine heatwave.

An eighth man has been charged as part of a police investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation in Norwich.

A safeguarding inquiry has been launched after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured at a Cambridgeshire zoo.

Anglian Water is urging customers to save water as it warns a hosepipe ban cannot be ruled out this summer.

A motorcyclist in his 70s suffered serious injuries after a collision with a car on the A10 at Denver.

A man has been bailed after police launched a rape investigation following an incident reported in Dereham over the weekend.

More than 180 tractors joined the Pink Ladies road run, raising vital funds for breast cancer research across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Ageing swing bridges and hot weather are causing disruption for boaters navigating the Norfolk Broads during the busy summer season.

Three men have been jailed after the fatal assault of Matthew Griggs in Norwich, bringing a lengthy court case to a close.

Norfolk residents are urged to prepare for flash flooding as heavy summer downpours can quickly overwhelm drains after dry weather.

A full investigation has been launched after the death of a patient at the James Paget University Hospital during last week's extreme heatwave.

A Norwich man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of cyclist Richard Smith.

Great Yarmouth's council leader says he will not be held to ransom by a refuse in street cleaning workers threatening strike action.

The East of England Ambulance Service has declared its highest alert level after a rise in emergency calls during the hot weather.

Norfolk County Council says it's concerned over government plans to house 1,200 migrants at RAF Barnham.

A Great Yarmouth Primary School has won a special award for using poetry to boost children's confidence.

Sixteen new clergy have been ordained to serve parishes across Norfolk and Waveney.

A  Norfolk woman has been charged with multiple animal welfare and related offences.

A major search and rescue operation was launched off Caister on sea after a crew member went into the water.

Tributes have been paid to Norfolk sportsman Keith Bray who has died aged 87.

Norfolk police say a man in his 30s is suspected of arson and endangering life.

New rules for landlords and tenants will come into force next month.

Mystery carrier bags linked to street art have been appearing around Norwich.