Broadland News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A double-decker bus has crashed into a house in Ormesby St Margaret, causing major damage but leaving nobody injured.

A scheme helping people into apprenticeships across Broadland and South Norfolk is being extended until 2028 following its successful introduction.

A Caister man has pleaded not guilty to four sexual offences involving two teenage girls following an incident in Great Yarmouth.

Police are appealing for witnesses after two vehicles were damaged by objects thrown from Horsford Bridge onto the Broadland Northway.

Visitors to the Norfolk Broads are being warned about boat propellers after rangers reported seeing several dangerous behaviours on waterways.

Strike action by Great Yarmouth waste and street-cleaning workers has been suspended today while last-minute pay negotiations continue between sides.

More than 100 residents at Norwich flats are living with round-the-clock fire patrols while further safety checks are carried out.

First Bus is introducing major timetable and route changes across Norwich and Norfolk from Sunday, affecting several communities and services.

Tributes have been paid to trainee paramedic Jess McKee, who died in a house fire in Thetford on Saturday morning.

Norwich City Council has warned people to stay out of condemned Anglia Square buildings after rooftop trespassing images appeared online.

A new bridge on the upgraded A47 has been named after Norfolk road safety campaigner Valerie Knights, who helped crash victims.

Ante Crnac grabbed the headlines with a goal on comeback from injury, as Norwich City comfortably progressed past Cardiff City and into the third round of Carabao Cup.

Three men have been arrested after an Acle resident reported suspected rogue traders carrying out roofing work and demanding payments.

Norfolk is under yellow weather warnings on Wednesday and Thursday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and possible flooding and travel disruption.

Norwich has been ranked among the UK’s ten most creative cities, recognised for opportunities, education, cultural amenities and affordability overall.

The Crown Prosecution Service has apologised after a Costessey man remained in prison after his charge was dropped on Friday.

The University of East Anglia is inviting singers and musicians to audition for its choirs and symphony orchestra this September.

Two wild beaver kits have been born at Pensthorpe, marking Norfolk’s first wild beaver births in more than 500 years.

Norwich City were well beaten at Millwall in their opening away fixture of the 2026/27 Sky Bet Championship season.

A 3,000-year-old Bronze Age button found near the Norfolk Broads has been declared treasure and could join Norwich Castle’s collection.

Norfolk schools are being urged to review fire safety after refracted sunlight caused a blaze damaging three classrooms near Dereham.

A Costessey man has been released from prison after a misconduct charge linked to disorder in Thetford was discontinued.