NORFOLK
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 King’s Award
A world leader in carbon capture has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2024.
Based in Norfolk, O.C.O’s 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 ‘hidden unemployment’ 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 Government’s 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 £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 UK’s largest independent parcel delivery network, 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...
Marketing agency goes for growth
A King’s Lynn marketing agency has celebrated a birthday milestone with ambitious plans for growth.
Maze, which also has offices in Peterborough and London, marked its 15th anniversary with a party late last year.
Attention has already turned to the future...
New art gallery opens in King’s Lynn
The Chequer House Gallery, in King Street, King’s Lynn, opened with an exhibition in partnership with the West Norfolk Artists Association.
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he Gallery aims to become a key player in the region’s cultural landscape, contributing to King’s Lynn’s heritage while...
Leader “bitterly disappointed” at Government decision to scrap devolution deal
A £600m investment to create jobs, homes and infrastructure has been scrapped, after the Government halted Norfolk's devolution deal.
Norfolk County Council had secured an in-principle devolution deal in December 2023, to bring more powers and funding to the county...
Latest funding round open for agri-tech and food tech firms
Norfolk County Council is working in partnership with Innovate UK and regional partners Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Suffolk County Council and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority on the Launchpad with up to £7.5m to grow innovation in Eastern England's agri-tech...
Norfolk Business Board champions local economy
A Norfolk Business Board tasked with developing a vibrant economy, helping local companies to succeed and ensuring the region has the necessary skills and infrastructure has met for the first time.
Representing a wide range of backgrounds, including agri-food, clean...
Independent shop overwhelmed by response to high street opening
A new high street store in Suffolk has ‘exceeded all expectations’ in its first three months of trading.
Norwich-based jewellery and gifting brand Lisa Angel have opened the new store in Southwold – making it their third high street venture...
Norfolk and Suffolk join forces to attract tourists
Norfolk and Suffolk have joined the new national framework of VisitEngland-accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEP) after a successful bid by Visit East of England, supported by Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council.
Developed and administered by VisitEngland, the...
Wild Knight goes national with hand-crafted liqueurs
A Norfolk liqueur company is celebrating a sales bonanza this year, amid ambitious plans for expansion.
Wild Knight Distillery is on a mission to challenge the perception of liqueurs and spirits following a successful year that has seen sales of...
Spire Solicitors LLP advises the Shareholders in the Sale of N E Engineering to Karnell
Norfolk, UK.
Spire Solicitors LLP (“Spire”) has advised the shareholders on the successful completion of the sale of N E Engineering Ltd (“NE”), a precision engineering company specialising in CNC milling and turning of small and complex components for demanding...
Peter passes the HR baton on
After 14 years serving the local business community, Peter Bailes - founder of HR Dept Norwich and East Coast - is handing over the baton to local HR professional Lucy Westlake.
Lucy, who was ‘born and raised’ in Norfolk, returned...
Norwich in UK top 10 for business start-ups
Norwich has been named one of the best spots in the UK to start a business.
Data from the Office of National Statistics reveals business openings and closings in each local authority between 2022 and 2024.
The figures were tallied for...
Flexibility creates nearly 300 jobs at Norfolk insurance brokers
By Gavin Hill, Manager, Adrian Flux
Adrian Flux and motorbike arm Bikesure are providing another monumental jobs boost to Norfolk with their latest recruitment drive.
The specialist motor insurance brokers – with offices in East Winch, Norwich and North Lynn - have...
Norfolk courier firm crowned Depot of the Year
Team C Express Logistics Ltd - part of The APC national delivery network - has been named ‘Depot of the Year’ for a fifth time at The APC’s annual awards ceremony and All Depot Meeting (ADM).
The annual celebration saw...
New grant open for applications
Voluntary organisations supporting people struggling with the cost of living in Norfolk can apply for a grant from Norfolk’s Household Support Fund.
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2.15m of funding, from a combination of UK Government and Norfolk County Council sources, is on offer to...
Connected Energy helps boost EV battery sustainability
A Norfolk company is working with car giant Nissan on large-scale second-life energy storage powered by EV batteries.
This will enable the sustainable reuse of more EV batteries to support the power grid before they are ultimately recycled.
Led by Nissan,...
£1million invested in new pump service
Norfolk-based Prior Power Solutions has launched a new direct-to-customer pump rental service to support the oil and gas industry’s need for greater product availability.
The 90k and 180k nitrogen pumps will provide operators with rental products that can be used...
BAKER & BAKER PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR NORFOLK WATER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME
European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker is providing financial support over the next three years for a water stewardship project in connection with WRAP and the Norfolk Rivers Trust.
The company is also the first bakery business to support...
Norfolk firm boasts world-first in construction
Reusable green pallets are now available in the construction supply chain, thanks to The Pallet LOOP.
In partnership with manufacturer Scott Pallets, the Ketteringham-based company has already shipped thousands of its circular RFID-tagged* pallets to British Gypsum’s bagged plaster plants...
Groundwork laid for £600 million-plus boost in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council has unveiled its annual review report and delivery plan for 2024-25, showing its priorities for the year ahead.
County council leader, Councillor Kay Mason Billig, said, “I’m proud that the county council continues to deliver for the...
Major work starts on new bypass
Main construction work is underway on the new bypass for Long Stratton, after Norfolk County Council won approval of the full business case from government.
Councillor Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport at Norfolk County Council, said,...
Bringing Silicon Valley to Norwich
New Co-Working Space and Innovation Centre will help young businesses to grow.
A group of local entrepreneurs have teamed up with the Innovation Labs group (iLabs) to launch a technology and innovation hub at Bizrev in the King’s Centre, in Norwich.
The...
‘Holiday like a local’ draws in the tourists
Tourism is our region’s biggest earner, drawing around £10bn into the economy every year. So how are small independents faring in the ‘David v. Goliath battle’ against the big guns? Very well actually, says Penny Jones, of Crabpot Cottages.
With...
