NORFOLK
East meets best: world-class SEO leaders head to Norwich
Digital marketing meetup SearchNorwich has revealed a ‘supersized conference’ in the city this year, featuring world-class SEO speakers, talks and panels. SearchNorwich XL, which the organisers say is the biggest all-day SEO event of its kind in the East, will...
Daniel Connal Partnership marks 80 years by committing to 80 Acts of Good
Construction consultancy Daniel Connal Partnership is marking its 80th anniversary by completing 80 Acts of Good across the communities it serves in Norfolk, Essex and London. The firm, which has offices in Norwich, Colchester and Spitalfields, London, will spend the year supporting charities, including fundraising...
Norwich Western Link confirmed
Plans to improve traffic and travel in west Norwich have been given the green light by the government. After review, the Norwich Western Link – backed by Norfolk County Council – will remain in the Major Road Network programme, funded...
£1 billion investment in Norfolk water
Anglian Water has opened a new office in Norwich, as record investment into the county’s water and sewerage infrastructure continues. Between 2025 and 2030, Anglian Water is delivering its largest ever programme of investment across the East of England, with...
Co-managing directors appointed for food firm
Place UK, an independent fruit farming and ingredients business based in Tunstead, Norfolk, has appointed new co-managing directors. Linda Evans and Matt Smith took on their new roles in March, stepping up from Commercial Director and Finance Director, respectively. As...
Care provider expands into Norfolk with new extra care service
Norfolk County Council has appointed Radis Community Care as their new provider for a local independent living service. The company will manage the service at Swallowtail Place, an Independent Living housing scheme in the county. It specialises in overseeing independent living...
Norfolk food testing firm hails impact of business growth programme
A food testing firm has hailed the impact of a government programme designed to help businesses scale more sustainably. Food Forensics, based in Norwich, is a leading scientific testing, analysis and risk management company specialising in food authenticity and safety. The...
Norwich Theatre announces major appointments to drive next phase of growth
The appointees - with backgrounds spanning Meta, Comparethemarket.com and Apple - bring powerful expertise in data science, commercial innovation and strategic transformation. Norwich Theatre has announced the appointment of three NonExecutive Directors to its wholly owned commercial subsidiary, Norwich Theatre...
Ideas worth waking up for: how local firms business breakfasts are inspiring collaboration across the region
Running a business can sometimes be very lonely, that’s why a local chartered accountants and business advisory firm have been running their popular business breakfasts events across the region for nearly 10 years, inspiring and motivating business leaders over...
Competition offers rent-free ‘start-up’ shop for six months
Entrepreneurs across Norfolk are being invited to pitch for the chance to open their own shop at Chantry Place, rent-free. The shopping centre has unveiled The Chantry Place Launchpad, a competition to discover and support the next generation of local...
New business park in north Norwich aims to deliver 1,250 new jobs
A new business park on the edge of Norwich – 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, Norwich’s 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 firm’s 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 LynnK 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 King’s Lynn and West...
Rogers & Norton’s Family Team Celebrates a year of Growth
Rogers & Norton Solicitors is celebrating the one-year anniversary of our new 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 – 2026 Law Academy, marking the programme’s fifth and largest year to date. The opening evening took place at a brand new venue - Norwich City Football...
Breedon announces £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 £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...
King’s Award for social mobility champions
Netmatters is one of two Norfolk companies to win a King’s Award for Enterprise this year – 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 – 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 England’s 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 company’s 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...



