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Leading charity steps in after shock closure of key Norfolk and Waveney organisation
1+ hour, 40+ min 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, 2+ hour 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, 3+ 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…...
Fuller Flavour: The player I want to see score the winner on derby day - and why
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (776+ words) Back-to-back wins have been a long time coming. Now they have arrived, it feels great. Saturday's game was a weird one. The first half was extremely comfortable, and we were good value for our lead. Partnerships looked like they had…...
"I always feel comfortable" - Match winner Paige Peake reacts to Town's first win
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (398+ words) Town Women defender Paige Peake, who scored the Tractor Girls' winner against Portsmouth in Colchester yesterday afternoon, reflected on the club's first win of the season. In what was a controversial second half, Town Women ran out 3-2 victors over Pompey…...
North Stander: We're improving - but can we finally win the derby? Here's my take...
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (711+ words) We're getting there. This new-look team is still a work in progress, but there are definite signs of improvement. At times in the first half against Portsmouth, we looked outstanding. If we can maintain that level for longer periods in…...