Environment

Kevin Murphy, who runs Norfolk Wildlife Rescue, is looking for the owner of a tortoise which was found in Eaton Park last week

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Is this YOUR Mediterranean tortoise? Hunt for owner of reptile found in city park

Dogs have been temporarily banned from Caistor Roman Town after yet another sheep attack

Dogs have been temporarily banned from Caistor Roman Town after yet another sheep attack

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Dogs banned from popular walking site after sheep attacked

Marston Marsh is a great place to spot wildlife in Norwich

Marston Marsh is a great place to spot wildlife in Norwich

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Norwich named one of England's best wildlife hotspots

The bird of prey travelled the length of the Wensum on the boat - even dropping off for a nap at one point

The bird of prey travelled the length of the Wensum on the boat - even dropping off for a nap at one point

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Bird of prey spotted enjoying 'magical' canoe trip on River Wensum

Mousehold's Vinegar Pond was drained after an invasive fish species nearly wiped out the local ecology

Mousehold's Vinegar Pond was drained after an invasive fish species nearly wiped out the local ecology

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Popular city pond drained to stop invasive fish wiping out frogs and newts

A sunken scooter has been found in the river Wensum

A sunken scooter has been found in the river Wensum

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Mystery as sunken scooter is found after 16 years on the riverbed

John Coles helped rescue a swan stuck in Aylsham Road in Norwich

John Coles helped rescue a swan stuck in Aylsham Road in Norwich

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WATCH: Man rescues distressed swan stuck in busy city road

Lucie and Maizie's mum, Amii, has said their hard work in the Dussindale community picking up litter should be a wake-up call to authorities who are meant to keep the city clean

Lucie and Maizie's mum, Amii, has said their hard work in the Dussindale community picking up litter should be a wake-up call to authorities who are meant to keep the city clean

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Sisters sending 'wake-up call' to authorities by cleaning up litter-filled streets

Norwich gardens are being invaded by

Norwich gardens are being invaded by

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'Killer' slugs which can grow up to six inches long invading city gardens

An ash-coloured carrion crow was spotted with a cigarette butt in its mouth

An ash-coloured carrion crow was spotted with a cigarette butt in its mouth

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Rare ashy crow caught puffing away in city park

A cautionary warning about seagulls during the summer has been released by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA)

A cautionary warning about seagulls during the summer has been released by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA)

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Warning not to scrap with seaside scroungers invading city this summer

St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich city centre is one of the first churches taking part in the Demonstrator Churches project

St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich city centre is one of the first churches taking part in the Demonstrator Churches project

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City centre church leading major green energy initiative

John Claxton has announced that TSA Hedgehog Rescue will close at the end of the month

John Claxton has announced that TSA Hedgehog Rescue will close at the end of the month

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Hedgehog rescuer steps down after more than 30 years

129 people jumped in the river on June 15th to support the Cow Tower Dippers

129 people jumped in the river on June 15th to support the Cow Tower Dippers

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More than 120 people jump in polluted city river in fight for better water quality

A farm next to Caistor Roman Town has become embroiled in the controversial parking debate

A farm next to Caistor Roman Town has become embroiled in the controversial parking debate

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High Ash Farm gets drawn in to parking row at Caistor's Roman ruins

Eaton is being plagued by a roving gang of troublesome peacocks, according to locals

Eaton is being plagued by a roving gang of troublesome peacocks, according to locals

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Why a party of PEACOCKS are ruffling feathers in posh Eaton

Darren Reeve from Norfolk Paddle Meet Up

Darren Reeve from Norfolk Paddle Meet Up

Norfolk group of paddlers taking on adventure to maintain Norfolk’s waterways

Peter Davis (pictured) is the owner of a rather unusual tree

Peter Davis (pictured) is the owner of a rather unusual tree

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Meet the man spending £500 a year trimming giant 'helmet' tree

Green councillor Gary Champion after the spring clean of the Wensum at Anderson's Meadow

Green councillor Gary Champion after the spring clean of the Wensum at Anderson's Meadow

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Beer bottles and an Etch A Sketch among items pulled from river

Tasburgh Enclosure has been temporarily closed by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust

Tasburgh Enclosure has been temporarily closed by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust

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'We warned you' - Historic nature site closed due to dogs running rampant

Phoenix, Dodo or Butterfly? is showing at venues across East Anglia in the coming months, including at UEA and Great Yarmouth

Phoenix, Dodo or Butterfly? is showing at venues across East Anglia in the coming months, including at UEA and Great Yarmouth

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Phoenix, dodo or butterfly? Which future will we chose for East Anglia?

A fallen tree in the Yare is yet to be removed more than a month after falling

A fallen tree in the Yare is yet to be removed more than a month after falling

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Boat owner fears 'inevitable' damage as fallen tree yet to be pulled from river

The flooded Wensum an example of 'nature finding its way'

The flooded Wensum an example of 'nature finding its way'

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Why nature finding a way is a very serious matter in Norfolk

A Grey Heron, known locally as a 'harnser'

A Grey Heron, known locally as a 'harnser'

5 birds to spot in Norwich this month

Fly-tipping is on the increase and it's time we all did something about it, says Rachel

Fly-tipping is on the increase and it's time we all did something about it, says Rachel

We must all be alert to the ever-increasing shocking crime of fly-tipping

Part of the River Yare at Thorpe Island has been blocked by a tree

Part of the River Yare at Thorpe Island has been blocked by a tree

Hazard lights installed near obstacle blocking Norfolk Broads river

A Forestry Commission into tree felling in Trowse in June 2023 is continuing. Inset: Andre Serruys, director of Serruys Property Company, and Marion Catlin, who lives in Trowse

A Forestry Commission into tree felling in Trowse in June 2023 is continuing. Inset: Andre Serruys, director of Serruys Property Company, and Marion Catlin, who lives in Trowse

'Sets a bad precedent': Frustration as tree felling investigation drags on

A Sprowston woman has been overwhelmed with the positive response to her litter picks

A Sprowston woman has been overwhelmed with the positive response to her litter picks

Woman's campaign for cleaner community thriving in Sprowston

The tree in Princes Street that faces the chop. Inset: Ben Price and Richard Eagleton

The tree in Princes Street that faces the chop. Inset: Ben Price and Richard Eagleton

Folk 'devastated' that 100-year-old tree is set for the chop

Blue notices have been appearing on trees near Norwich Castle in recent days

Blue notices have been appearing on trees near Norwich Castle in recent days

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Reason for blue notices on trees near Norwich Castle is explained

New images show flooding along the River Wensum near the Novi Sad Friendship Bridge

New images show flooding along the River Wensum near the Novi Sad Friendship Bridge

River in Norwich bursts its banks amid tidal surge fears

A tree came crashing down just metres from some cars in a popular dog-walking area in Harrison's Wood in Sprowston

A tree came crashing down just metres from some cars in a popular dog-walking area in Harrison's Wood in Sprowston

Council confident popular woodland is safe after large tree came crashing down

Commuters were pleased to get the chance to spot the otter hunting

Commuters were pleased to get the chance to spot the otter hunting

Watch: Oscar the otter hunting in the River Wensum

A Norwich woman has plead with Cadent to cover its worksites after a number of hedgehogs have fallen in and died

A Norwich woman has plead with Cadent to cover its worksites after a number of hedgehogs have fallen in and died

Gas firm urged to take action over 'senseless' hedgehog deaths

Norfolk Wildlife Trust has released plans and images for how Sweet Briar Marshes nature reserve will look

Norfolk Wildlife Trust has released plans and images for how Sweet Briar Marshes nature reserve will look

New images reveal vision for new city nature reserve

The No Place Like Home? exhibition was held at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich in 2022

The No Place Like Home? exhibition was held at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich in 2022

Exhibition focused on climate change challenges being held at city cinema

Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) will be showcasing its vision for Sweet Briar Marshes to the public this month

Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) will be showcasing its vision for Sweet Briar Marshes to the public this month

Vision for new 90-acre city nature reserve to be revealed

People across Norwich have reported pouring green water for the past week

People across Norwich have reported pouring green water for the past week

Why are people in Norwich reporting their bathwater is GREEN?

Work is finally going to be carried out to stop sewage spewing into the river at Thorpe Island. Inset: Thorpe councillor Ian Mackie

Work is finally going to be carried out to stop sewage spewing into the river at Thorpe Island. Inset: Thorpe councillor Ian Mackie

Pipe spewing sewage into city river FINALLY gets a repair date

Rose the Highland cow has been saved from heading to the slaughterhouse, with a little help from the Evening News

Rose the Highland cow has been saved from heading to the slaughterhouse, with a little help from the Evening News

Rose the Highland cow SAVED from slaughter by defiant city animal lover

The swan being picked up by police

The swan being picked up by police

Nicked! Swan wandering around city captured by police

Hedges in Old Catton are being destroyed by moths. Inset: Pest controller Andrew Dellbridge

Hedges in Old Catton are being destroyed by moths. Inset: Pest controller Andrew Dellbridge

‘This battle cannot be won’ - Pristine hedges succumb to invasive species

Roger Watts, who won his battle to have his ULEZ fines reduced, has now been charged £270 for one by Transport for London after an

Roger Watts, who won his battle to have his ULEZ fines reduced, has now been charged £270 for one by Transport for London after an

Driver who fought London fines gets charged anyway after 'admin error'

Massive spiders are entering homes - but just to find a mate

Massive spiders are entering homes - but just to find a mate

Autumn means more frisky spiders are heading into our homes to find a mate

Drainage water was flowing through the River Wensum after an overflow system was released during heavy rainfall in the city

Drainage water was flowing through the River Wensum after an overflow system was released during heavy rainfall in the city

Sewage dumped into River Wensum to prevent flooding

Rubbish left in the car park at Sundown Festival - the main campsite was blocked from view

Rubbish left in the car park at Sundown Festival - the main campsite was blocked from view

50-strong team tackling litter left after Sundown Festival

The Sparrowhawk landed outside Matthew Cornish's home with its kill

The Sparrowhawk landed outside Matthew Cornish's home with its kill

Photographer captures bird of prey mid-kill at the end of his drive

Taverham Mill nature reserve has unveiled a new canoe experience

Taverham Mill nature reserve has unveiled a new canoe experience

Taverham Mill nature reserve launches new experience on 'beautiful' stretch of water

Following the success of the Beaconsfield Road alleyway clean-up - the Silver Road alleyway has been given the same treatment

Following the success of the Beaconsfield Road alleyway clean-up - the Silver Road alleyway has been given the same treatment

Another NR3 alleyway has been given a new lease of life

Does ULEZ affect drivers outside of Greater London? Well, yes and no.

Does ULEZ affect drivers outside of Greater London? Well, yes and no.

Why your car's ULEZ compliance matters - and how to check for free

The Bishop of Norwich, Rev Graham Usher, has backed St Peter Mancroft Church for its step into the 21st century, after applying for PV solar panels

The Bishop of Norwich, Rev Graham Usher, has backed St Peter Mancroft Church for its step into the 21st century, after applying for PV solar panels

Bishop of Norwich praises 'new chapter' in city church's solar panel quest

The bridge in Cringleford Meadow was left unsafe

The bridge in Cringleford Meadow was left unsafe

Relief as broken bridge on major walking route repaired

Volunteer It Yourself and Toolstation have revamped the New Roots garden at the Bluebell North Allotments in Norwich

Volunteer It Yourself and Toolstation have revamped the New Roots garden at the Bluebell North Allotments in Norwich

'I've been very moved': Team of volunteers provide major boost to city project

Folk living in Thorpe St Andrew have described the smell as

Folk living in Thorpe St Andrew have described the smell as

Have you smelt 'The Great Stink' near Norwich recently?