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Greater Anglia is axing catering services on some of its Norwich to London trains Photo: Getty Images

Greater Anglia to axe food and drink on numerous trains

Hard-pressed train passengers have been dealt another blow, with Greater Anglia axing a host of its early morning catering services on the Norwich to London line in the New Year.

TUI has launched new Tenerife flights from Norwich Airport. Pic: submitted

New holiday flights from Norwich Airport for 2020

Great Yarmouth Marina Centre is being prepared for demolition. The pool has been emptied but a timetable has yet to be agreed Picture: Liz Coates

Poll Seafront leisure centre ‘prepared for demolition’

Cromer Academy's head teacher, Antony Little. Picture: Cromer Academy/ Angela Sharpe Photography/ Getty Images

No slogans, nothing revealing: school sets 19 rules for non-uniform day

Who's Next Barbers Salon was officially opened by Lowestoft mayor Alice Taylor. PHOTO: Who's Next Barbers Salon

Barbers transforms empty town centre store

Flashback to last year, when Mike Stonard, Norwich city councillor and chairman of the Norwich Regeneration Company, cutt he ribbon to open the first of the Passivhaus homes at Rayne Park, Bowthorpe. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Behind closed doors deal to lend £11.4m for new homes on edge of city

PD Gizmo, who was injured on duty. Photo: Norwich Police

Police dog Gizmo out of bandages after tendon damage

Patrick Hannant, 60, said restoring the secondary workshop could take up to a year. Picture: Ruth Lawes

Devastated family business owner reopens less than 24 hours after blaze

Fair Green in Diss where neighbours have objected to a water treatment company extending its operating hours. Picture: Denise Bradley

Neighbours object to water firm longer operating hours

Penny Bignell, pictured when she became headteacher at Sewell Park College. Mrs Bignell has been appointed as principal at Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

‘Outstanding’ high school reveals new principal

Off-licences could be banned from opening in Thetford in a bid to kurb street streeting. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Town’s plans on tougher rules for new off-licences to be put to the public

Problems with the new Greater Anglia trains include software issues and their communication with the track. Picture: Kate Wolstenholme.

Updated Rail bosses apologise as Greater Anglia disruption continues

The Groom family from Brancaster Staithe (from left) Chloe, dad Ricky, mum Patricia, Hagen, Jenson and Brooke. Picture: C/O Patricia Groom

‘He feels like no one wants him’: Mother’s anger after son with special needs is expelled

NorseCare's Laburnum Grove Housing has been rated outstanding by the CQC Photo: Steve Adams/Archant

Care home puts treasured photos on ceiling for bed-ridden tenants

Childcare providers and sports clubs will benefit from extra business rate discounts in two Norfolk council areas. Picture: South Norfolk Council

More cash for nurseries as councils agree extra business rates discounts

David Rumsey is thought to be in Lynn after escaping prison. Photo: Norfolk Police

Police hunt for escaped prisoner

Greater Anglia using citrus oil to improve the running of their trains. Picture: Kate Wolstenholme/Getty images/iStockphoto.

Citrus oil - Greater Anglia’s secret ingredient to get its new trains back on track

Police on the scene of a stabbing in Thetford. Picture: Archant

‘I still feel safe here’: Police response praised after second stabbing in three months

Sue and Joe Massey at the Red Lion in Needham, near Harleston, with Megan Harfent-Brown. Picture: Pub is The Hub

Pub opens community café to welcome lonely residents

There are lots of events taking place in Norwich for New Year's Eve. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Video 9 New Year’s Eve events taking place in Norwich

The Oaks Friendship Group in Bowthorpe, Norwich, which benefits from theTesco Community Food Connection scheme which donates food to groups and charities to reduce food waste. Picture: Supplied by Tesco

Supermarket donating food to charities to cut waste

NSFT staff at Marlpit Community Garden where service users have been able to enjoy being outside, reduce their anxiety and boost their confidence.

Allotment helping with social recovery given 12-month extension

Police on scene at an armed robbery and carjacking at Bull Close Road, Silver Road and Magdalen Road. Picture: Archant

Norwich jury resumes deliberations in robbery and carjacking trial

Amazon staff visit The Hamlet's Norwich centre. Will Bamber, right, with student Oly Dungar. Picture: Tony Buckingham.

Amazon supports Norwich charity with community donation

Norwich Railway Station. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Man charged after being seen at Norwich Railway Station with a knife

Walshingham Farm Shop's marzipan mince pies. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

Watch: The hunt to find the tastiest mince pies in Norwich

The deaths of two vulnerable people from a Norfolk care home triggered Safeguarding Adults Reviews. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Deaths of two people from same care home trigger major reviews

A section of the dunes at Caister was damaged over the weekend of December 7 and 8. Picture: Caister Parish Council.

‘Ridiculous’ - Dune damage prompts concern in coastal village

A traditional Victorian Christmas at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. Picture: Norfolk Museums Service

Gallery Ever wanted to experience a traditional Victorian Christmas? Now’s your chance!

Rain is forecast for election day. Photo: Getty

What will the weather be like on election day?

The redundant Kings Head pub in Pulham St Mary has stood empty since 2007. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Council rejects landlord’s demand that it buys his pub

Norwich City

Opinion Matt Howman: It's becoming harder to mount a case for City's defence

Christoph Zimmermann heads clear during City's 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United on Sunday. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Coming into the season us fans knew we were in for a tough ride.

Norwich City transfer rumours: Canaries linked with Charlton hot-shot

Norwich City have been linked with Charlton striker Lyle Taylor. Picture: PA

Norwich City are being touted with a move for Charlton striker Lyle Taylor in the January transfer window.

Opinion Paddy Davitt: Too much, too young? Maybe, but this is City's journey

Daniel Farke had plenty to ponder during the Sheffield United defeat Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Chris Hughton's seemingly weekly praise for Norwich City's Premier League opponents grated with many fans. Daniel Farke might be edging into similar territory with his emphasis on youthful inconsistency.

Exclusive City academy chief looking for FA Youth Cup lift

Steve Weaver previews the FA Youth Cup clash between Norwich City and Newcastle United at Carrow Road.
Picture: Sonya Duncan/Archant 2019

Norwich City academy manager Steve Weaver is hoping a positive performance for the young Canaries in their FA Youth Cup bow on Tuesday night will help lift the mood.

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Murder probe leads to arrest in Norfolk after body found in London bin shed

A man has been arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of murder after a mans body was found in a bin shed in London. Picture: Getty Images

Poll 'The buzz is back': town sees empty shops drop from 14 to three

An aerial picture of Holt, Norfolk. Picture: Chris Taylor/ Love Holt

Putting 'Popsicle' on headstone a grave error, says church judge

Caroline Walden, of Fakenham, has won her battle to have the words ‘dad and grandad’ written on her father John's headstone. Pictured with her mother Pauline Walden (left) at St Mary's Church, Syderstone. Picture: DONNA-LOUISE BISHOP

Opinion Opinion: Passengers should not be kept in the dark over train disruptions

Problems with the new trains include software issues and their communication with the track. Picture: Kate Wolstenholme.

What is going wrong with Greater Anglia's new £1.4bn trains?

Jamie Burles, Managing Director of Greater Anglia, at the launch of the new trains on the Norwich to Cambridge line. Picture: Kate Wolstenholme

Updated Dead whale washes up on beach

A 30ft whale washed up on the beach at Heacham, near Hunstanton. Picture: Hunstanton Coastguard Rescue Team

Opinion

Does anyone in Norfolk really care if we use pounds and ounces rather than kilos?

Boris Johnson visited the EDP office recently but did he pick up on Norfolk's biggest concern?: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Opinion Opinion: Passengers should not be kept in the dark over train disruptions

Ad Feature Do you remember when football was like this?

To a degree, football’s radical upheaval over the past 40-50 years has mirrored that of the state pension system, says Peter Sharkey. Picture: Getty Images

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Norwich boxer Sam Sexton has announced his retirement.

Lowestoft put cap on a fine week's work with victory over Alvechurch

Lowestoft's Jake Reed celebrates his goal against Alvechurch. Picture: SHIRLEY D WHITLOW

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Tilbury put end to Dereham Town's fine run in the league

Adam Gusterson's Dereham Town went down to a 3-1 defeat against Tilbury. Picture: Alan Palmer Photography

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Anglian Combination round-up: Etheridge and Swann on target in leaders Waveney's win over Mattishall

Waveney eased to a 2-0 win over Mattishall in the Anglian Combination Premier Division. Picture: Archant

Goals from Anthony Etheridge and Connor Swann helped Waveney stay at the top of the Anglian Combination Premier Division after a 2-0 win at Mattishall.

Barrows is proof King's Lynn Town's success is built on a strong team ethic

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Greater Anglia to axe food and drink on numerous trains

Hard-pressed train passengers have been dealt another blow, with Greater Anglia axing a host of its early morning catering services on the Norwich to London line in the New Year.

New holiday flights from Norwich Airport for 2020

Holiday firm TUI has launched 10 and 11 night holidays from Norwich Airport to Tenerife, creating an extra 10,000 seats for winter 2020.

Barbers transforms empty town centre store

An empty town centre store has been transformed into a "top class" barbers, which officially opened their doors this week.

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