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• Man Denies Norwich Child Rape Charges

  A 20-year-old man has denied four rape-related charges as part of a wider child sexual exploitation investigation in Norwich.

• Major Incident After 16 Norfolk Emergencies

  Norfolk firefighters faced one of their busiest days as multiple fires triggered a major incident across the county on Thursday.

• Norwich Residents Asked About City Culture

  Norwich residents are being invited to help shape the city’s future cultural strategy by sharing views on arts and entertainment.

• Major Incident Declared Across Norfolk

  Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident as crews tackle multiple fires across Norfolk amid dry conditions.

• Thetford Disorder Arrests Rise To 21

  Police have now made 21 arrests following last week’s disorder in Thetford, with two more people detained on Wednesday evening.

• How Hill Launches Urgent Heating Appeal

  How Hill House is appealing for £15,000 to repair its ageing heating system before children return for winter residential stays.

• Support Available After Results Day

  Students across Norfolk are receiving A-Level, T-Level and other Level 3 results, with support available for their next steps.

• Norwich Asylum Hotel Use Ends

  The Best Western Brook Hotel in Norwich is among 13 sites formally closed to asylum accommodation by the Home Office.

• Businesses Could Face Water Restrictions

  Businesses across Norfolk and the East could face tougher water restrictions if the region’s already stretched supplies continue to fall.

• Drivers Face Huge A47 Diversion

  Drivers face a lengthy diversion this weekend as part of the A47 eastbound closes overnight west of Norwich for roadworks.

• Police Appeal After Norwich Assault

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered facial injuries during an assault in Norwich city centre.

• Care Home Placed In Special Measures

  A Norfolk care home has been placed in special measures after inspectors identified serious concerns over safeguarding and residents' safety.

• Norfolk To Trial Pothole Repair Machine

  Norfolk County Council will trial a specialist pothole repair machine in South Norfolk during the first week of September.

• Thetford Firm Fined After Conveyor Injury

  A Thetford chemical manufacturer has been fined £100,000 after a worker suffered serious hand injuries in an unguarded conveyor.

• Norfolk Strengthens Medical Links With Ukraine

  Norfolk County Council has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine during a visit by senior medical figures from the Lviv region.

• Holt Firefighter Celebrates 50 Remarkable Years

  A familiar face at Holt Fire Station has celebrated 50 years protecting the local community and responding to thousands of emergencies.

• Man Dies In A148 Crash

  A man has died and eight other people were injured following a four-car collision on the A148 in West Norfolk.

• Haystack Blaze Sparks Fresh Fire Warning

  A large haystack fire near Swaffham has prompted another warning as extremely dry conditions leave parts of Norfolk tinderbox dry.

• Norwich Walk-In Centre Provider Plans Scrapped

  Plans to change the operator of Norwich's walk-in centre have been abandoned following a review of the procurement process.

• Work Starts On New Bradwell School

  Construction has begun on a new primary school in Bradwell as thousands of new homes increase demand for local school places.

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