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Digital marketing trends to help businesses get ahead in 2026
In 2025, businesses faced one of the most rapidly evolving digital landscapes to date. Yet amid the noise, certain trends emerged that cut through and defined what effective marketing now looks like. Tony Southgate, founder of Ginger Pickle, explores...
Ā£10M-plus invested in Port of East Anglia
Green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables and Peel Ports Group are set to invest over Ā£10 million in The Port of East Anglia, in Great Yarmouth, to support the construction of ScottishPowerās Ā£4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm.
The investment will...
Connected Energyās Darren Cheadle and Rob Moore at the Hethel site.
Connected Energy invests Ā£2 million in Norfolkās Clean Tech hub
Norfolk-based Connected Energy is investing Ā£2 million in a new advanced technology centre at Scottow Enterprise Park, securing high-quality jobs for the region and strengthening Norfolkās position as a clean-tech...
New business park in north Norwich aims to deliver 1,250 new jobs
A new business park on the edge of Norwich ā backed by a loan from Norfolk County Council - is expected to create 1,250 new jobs, plus openings in supply chain and construction.
Infrastructure works have been completed on Phase...
Castle Quarter under new ownership
Castle Quarter in Norwich city centre has been acquired by private clients of asset manager Maritime Capital, with the sale completing in December.
Castle Quarter opened in 1993 as Castle Mall, Norwichās first indoor shopping mall.
It was designed by local...
Peter drives fire engine to Ukraine on mercy mission
A Norfolk business development manager who drove a donated fire engine to Ukraine on a humanitarian aid mission has returned safely following a challenging ten-day journey.
Peter Mortin, business development manager at Crane Garden Buildings, was part of a volunteer...
Laura Rumsey Appointed Panel Deputy by the Office of the Public Guardian
Rogers & Norton Solicitors is pleased to announce that Laura Rumsey, Director and Head of the firmās Private Client Department, has been appointed as a Panel Deputy by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), with her appointment beginning...
Norfolk companies unite to support Food Larder
Members of local business group BNI LynnKĀ have joined forces this winter to support families in need by funding and donating 60 festive food hampers to Long Sutton Food Larder.
The initiative brings together businesses across Kingās Lynn and West...
Rogers & Nortonās Family Team Celebrates a year of Growth
Rogers & Norton Solicitors is celebrating the one-year anniversary of our newĀ Family Law team, marking a period of exceptional growth and success for the department. Since its formation in late 2024, the team has expanded rapidly and continues to...
Norfolk businesses benefit from Jarrold Growth Fund
Eight Norfolk businesses have received support in the latest round of the Jarrold Growth Fund, in partnership with Norfolk County Council this year.
The Growth Fund was launched in February 2024 as part of Jarrold Group's ongoing commitment to Norwich,...
Rogers & Norton Solicitors launch annual Law Academy with record participation and new venue
On Wednesday 15th October, Rogers & Norton Solicitors officially launched its 2025 ā 2026 Law Academy, marking the programmeās fifth and largest year to date. The opening evening took place at a brand new venue - Norwich City Football...
Breedon announces Ā£3.5m upgrade to major Norfolk plant
National construction materials company Breedon Group has completed a major modernisation programme as it continues investing across its British plants.
Breedon Group plc completed the Ā£3.5m upgrade to its Longwater Asphalt Plant near Norwich as part of its ongoing modernisation...
New Norfolk oyster reefs will restore marine life
In a boost for local marine life, petcare company Purina has partnered with marine conservationists Oyster Heaven to deploy new oyster reefs off the North Norfolk coast.
The aim is to embed at least 4m oysters and restore healthy marine...
Britannia Fire reports surge in production
Norfolk-based fire extinguisher manufacturer Britannia Fire has seen a 40% increase in production just one year after making the bold decision to stop producing traditional metal fire extinguishers and focus exclusively on its lightweight, environmentally friendly P50 range.
With demand...
Family firm showcases craft skills at open day
A Norfolk family business that has handcrafted timber garden buildings for more than 50 years celebrated its heritage and skills on National Manufacturing Day earlier this month.
Crane Garden Buildings, founded in the 1970s and still run by the Crane...
Birketts earns outstanding recognition in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025
UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, is proud to announce exceptional results in the newly published 2025 edition of the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide.
The firm has retained and expanded its presence across multiple regions and practice...
New business guide for Norfolk
A new practical business guide is now available online for entrepreneurs in Norfolk.
How to Start a Business in Norfolk is designed to help young businesses, SMEs and fledgling company owners navigate the local landscape, from understanding key demographics in...
Technology turns air into limestone
A technology which turns carbon dioxide into limestone has set up base in Norfolk.
Mission Zero Technologies (MZT) has opened a Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant in the region, to recover CO2 from the atmosphere for use in carbon-negative construction...
Kingās Award for social mobility champions
Netmatters is one of two Norfolk companies to win a Kingās Award for Enterprise this year ā an accolade shared by only 197 companies nationally.
The firm was honoured for its work in Promoting Opportunity through the Scion Scheme.
The initiative...
New competition champions additive-free food and drink
The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards are open to entries from food and drink brands which champion natural ingredients ā and steer clear of ultra processed ingredients.
Founded by food industry veteran Pip Martin, from Norwich, the awards recognise outstanding...
Hethel Engineering Open Day
Hethel Engineering Centre is pleased to invite businesses and entrepreneurs to its upcoming Open Day on Monday 21st July. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the East of Englandās leading hubs for high-performance engineering and...
Sovereign Strategy Appoints Paul Hutton as Chief Marketing Officer in Strategic Move to Unite Public Affairs and PR
Sovereign Strategy, the global political consulting and PR firm, has appointed Paul Hutton as Chief Marketing Officer in a bold move that signals the companyās intent to unify public affairs, strategic communications and marketing under one integrated offer. This...
2025 tourism winners celebrated at awards
The Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards were recently held at Norwich Castle.
Eleven businesses and individuals were recognised at the awards, celebrating the very best tourism and hospitality attractions, venues and experiences in the region.
The awards are the first major...
O.C.O Technology celebrates Kingās Award
A world leader in carbon capture has been awarded the Kingās Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2024.
Based in Norfolk, O.C.Oās Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT) is used to treat various waste materials, turning them into a carbon negative aggregate for...
New apprenticeships in Norfolk rise an impressive 11%
New apprenticeship starts with Norfolk businesses and organisations soared by 11% in the first three months of the academic year 2024/25 - against a national increase of less than 1.5%.
The growth between 1 August to 31 October 2024 compared...
Government funding to combat āhidden unemploymentā in Norfolk
More than 4,000 people in Norfolk who face barriers to employment including disability and long-term health conditions are to be helped through a new programme of support.
Connect to Work is a central part of the Governmentās Get Britain Working...
Made Smarter boost for manufacturing and engineering
Advanced manufacturing and engineering SMEs in the East of England are to receive funding and bespoke support through the Made Smarter Adoption East of England programme, overseen by Norfolk County Council.
The Ā£1.2m grant scheme made available through an agreement...
JARROLDS LOGISTICS CELEBRATES SOLID YEAR OF GROWTH
An historic Norwich department store has made a successful move into the world of ecommerce.
Jarrolds & Sons Limited stepped into the world of logistics back in November 2023, joining the UKāsĀ largest independent parcel delivery network,Ā The APC, under the banner...
Counties partner with US city for mutual growth
The counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are partnering with Virginia Beach, a US city with booming technology and renewables sectors, to boost transatlantic trade and cooperation through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Virginia Beach is the largest city...
New Anglia Growth Hub wants to help YOU!
Business support service New Anglia Growth Hub provides a lifeline for the regional economy, delivering one-to-one support, grant funding, training and bespoke high growth programmes.
Since its launch 10 years ago, it has had a significant impact on businesses in...
