Families looking for some half-term fun can head to Castle Quarter this October, where spooky surprises, dancing and some very special furry visitors are all on the programme.

Our October/November 2026 magazines are being delivered by Royal Mail to homes and businesses across Bowthorpe, Costessey, Hellesdon and Mile Cross.

Norwich Cathedral is set to take visitors on a journey through time this autumn, as its historic interior is transformed by Time by Luxmuralis.

A familiar Norwich favourite has reopened, with The Pantry at Jarrolds welcoming customers back following a major refurbishment.

A padel club in Mile Cross has become the first in Norfolk to introduce new AI technology designed to give players more from their time on court.

There were plenty of smiles at Hellesdon High School as students collected their GCSE results, with this year’s cohort achieving stronger results than last year.

Norwich Cathedral visitors can now see the historic building from a whole new angle, thanks to the launch of a new Upper Level Tour.

A familiar name has returned to Norwich, with Menkind opening a new store at Castle Quarter in August.

Norwich’s historic Chapelfield Gardens bandstand has been restored after more than 125 years of concerts, performances and community events.

A new community mural celebrating the past and future of Castle Gardens has been unveiled as the restored Whiffler Theatre area reopens to the public.

A charity is looking for volunteers to provide friendship and a regular friendly face to unpaid carers feeling isolated or overwhelmed.

A new darts venue has opened in Bowthorpe, offering a dedicated space for people to play and practise.

PrimEvil is returning to Lenwade next month for another season of scares, with six haunts, more than 130 actors and 13 nights of horror.

If you're already thinking about this year's Christmas party, Mulligans Norwich has launched its festive party packages.

Two breast cancer survivors are inviting people and their four-legged friends to join them for a sponsored 10K walk.

The Pink Ladies have raised an incredible £129,000 from this year’s Tractor Road Run.

From sports cars to tractors, Hellesdon students arrived in style for their end-of-year Prom.

YMCA Norfolk has become the first organisation in the world to receive a new global award.

A garden project created by refugee and sanctuary-seeking students at Hellesdon High School has won a Silver award at the Royal Norfolk Show.

Kinsale Junior School pupils have been getting a taste of karate after a world champion visited the Hellesdon school.

A YMCA Norfolk scheme helping young people access mental health support has been named a finalist in the first-ever Global YMCA Awards.

Firside Junior School is celebrating after being awarded a Gold School Games Mark for its work in making sport and physical activity accessible to all pupils.

Some very special VIPs are heading back to Castle Quarter this summer, complete with long fluffy ears and velvety-soft muzzles.

More than 100 pupils from a local school have now visited care home residents as part of a community project.

Families can enjoy a free role-play experience in Norwich during the summer holidays.

Castle Quarter is hosting a Toy Story-themed family fun day on Saturday 20 June to celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 in cinemas.

Firside Junior School in Hellesdon has marked the start of construction on its new state-of-the-art school building with a ground-breaking ceremony.

Dads invited to learn hair braiding skills

170 years of Norfolk memories set to be preserved

Eyes down for ‘OPAL Bingo’

Glow-in-the-dark battle zone coming to Norwich

Things to do in half term

New 105m “Fossil Falls” ride planned for ROARR!

Hellesdon teacher raises more than £1,700 at London Marathon

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Norwich Craft Beer Festival returns with European breweries

On the up at Garrick Green

Local boxing club appeals for support

Teacher runs 19 miles to school