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Leading charity steps in after shock closure of key Norfolk and Waveney organisation
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (334+ words) A leading mental health charity has stepped in to offer support after the sudden closure of an organisation which ran key wellbeing services across Norfolk and Waveney. Norfolk and Waveney Mind said it was "saddened" to learn that the Access…...
Major addition revealed for Norfolk's biggest air show
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (194+ words) A new addition has been announced for the biggest airshow in Norfolk. The Old Buckenham Airshow will return to the skies over the county on July 25 and 26 and promises "breathtaking displays, iconic aircraft and unforgettable moments". For the first time,…...
Labour 'running scared of voters' as it delays vote for Norfolk-Suffolk mayor to 2028
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1126+ words) The postponement of the mayoral elections in Norfolk and Suffolk has sparked anger and left a planned shake-up of local government in chaos, with critics calling it an "attack on democracy". Mayoral candidates across the political spectrum are furious after…...
Businesses warn delayed Norfolk-Suffolk mayor vote will stall investment
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (389+ words) The postponement of mayoral elections in Norfolk and Suffolk will hold back investment and delay major projects across East Anglia, businesses have warned. A new mayor was supposed to be elected in May next year, but the government has pushed…...
Bizarre video of mayoral candidate debating from swing labelled 'odd"
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (550+ words) A video showing a Suffolk and Norfolk mayoral candidate using a swing while furiously debating Labour's budget has been called out for being "a bit odd". Tim Passmore, who is running to be mayor of Suffolk and Norfolk - and is…...
Businesses reveal Budget wishlist to 'turn the tide' and undo Reeves' £25bn raid
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) Businesses still reeling from last year's low blow, sucker punch Budget are calling for some desperately-needed backing from the chancellor this time around. They want Rachel Reeves to "turn the tide" on the number of small firms being forced to…...
Leading law firm backs new taskforce spearheaded by podcast star
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) An East Anglia-based UK top 50 law firm has thrown its weight behind a new taskforce spearheaded by podcast host and broadcaster Jake Humphrey. Birketts, which is headquartered in Ipswich and has an office in Norwich, has become a founding member…...
Mayor will get more than £1bn in funding over 30 years
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) The joint mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk is set to get more than "1billion from the government over 30 years. Suffolk county councillors will meet on Thursday to give the government consent to establish a Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority with…...
Retired police dog who worked at Sandringham Estate finds new purpose
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (318+ words) A retired police dog who once worked at Sandringham Estate is now helping to save lives in a new way. RPD Izzy, a seven-year-old spaniel, served for more than five years with the Norfolk and Suffolk Constabulary's joint dog section…...
Teens' excitement and pride as they celebrate GCSE success
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (789+ words) Teenagers across Norfolk and Suffolk have been praised for their hard work and success as they received their GCSE results." Youngsters from schools across across our region"celebrated their achievements"this morning as they prepare for their next step in…...