 At last, a funeral our mum never had
Norwich manufacturers Boulton and Paul were in the sights of the Luftwaffe during a series of wartime bombing raids. SARAH HALL reports from an emotional and proud memorial service to the victims at St Peter Mancroft Church.
01 May 2008
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 A tale of two cities linked by history
Norwich is preparing for the 30th anniversary of its twinning with Koblenz. DAVID BALE finds out how the tale of two cities has blossomed into a mutual bond which will be celebrated with a visit from our German counterparts later this year.
22 April 2008
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 Introducing the mystery lady in my life
He’d been living with her for decades, but had no idea whatsoever what she looked like. Simon is married, works in an office and was “one of the lads” at school, but for years he hid the fact that he dreamt of wearing women’s clothing. STACIA BRIGGS spoke to Simon (and Becky).
18 April 2008
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 A night in the cells at Bethel Street
The decor is minimalist, it’s one of the most popular places for an overnight stay in the city centre, and the queue to the check-in desk is often out of the door. STACIA BRIGGS spent a night locked in one of Bethel Street Police Station’s 17 cells.
10 April 2008
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 Blooming great tips from award winners
GARDENING WEEK: Year after year gardeners throughout the city throw open their gates to a panel of judges in a bid to win Norwich in Bloom. Now, those with prize-winning gardens have shared their top tips and secrets with Evening News readers. KATE SCOTTER reports.
24 March 2008
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 The allure of allotments is growing
GARDENING WEEK: Whether you don't know your artichokes from your endives - there's an allotment scheme for you. ROWEN MANTELL unearths a community of gardeners down on the allotments.
21 March 2008
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 Your guide to the gardening year
GARDENING WEEK: With gardening tasks to be tackled, MAHESH PANT, of the Grow Our Own Group, has put together a month-by-month calendar. Here's a sample of some of jobs and some of the rewards of an allotment lifestyle.
21 March 2008
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 The peaceful havens that inspire
GARDENING WEEK: You don't need to travel far to escape the hustle and bustle of Norwich's shopping streets to discover some peace and quiet. KATE SCOTTER discovers three unique gardens within easy reach.
20 March 2008
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 Planting the seed of a greener education
GARDENING WEEK: There's nothing children prefer more than a little good, (un)clean fun in the garden. Green-fingered youngsters are having a blooming marvellous time improving the borders and beds at school, home and in the community. STACIA BRIGGS finds out why kids dig gardening.
18 March 2008
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 Lush gardens just a walk in the park
GARDENING WEEK: With warmer weather and longer evenings, people will soon be thinking about going back into the garden. KATE SCOTTER looks at Norwich's plethora of parks and what it takes to keep them preened and pristine.
17 March 2008
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 Can you point me towards Swaffham beach?
It's steeped in history and played a part in one of the greatest treasure troves of all time - but it's taken a fictional television drama to put this Norfolk treasure on the map. ROWAN MANTELL reports.
17 March 2008
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 The man who invented spring watch
If you thought spring watch began with Bill Oddie and Kate Humble on our TV screens with news of early flowers and budding trees think again. ROWAN MANTELL discovers it all started three centuries ago with a tree-loving scientist from Stratton Strawless.
07 March 2008
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 Look what's living on our doorstep
Muntjac deer on Prince of Wales Road, hedgehogs at Norwich Castle, kingfishers at Riverside, owls at Mousehold and otters in Mile Cross - there's a world of wildlife right outside our window in Norwich. STACIA BRIGGS discovers the animals we're sharing our city with.
25 February 2008
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 On the trail of the 21st century pets
Britain is a nation of pet lovers but the 21st century objects of our animal affections have changed their spots. SIMON PARKIN discovers handbag dogs, exotic lizards and giant moggies are all the rage.
21 February 2008
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 Dedication to work is a moving story
In 35 years he has gone from office boy to boss and now Simon Arnes is celebrating three-and-a-half decades of helping people to move. As he reached the milestone, he talked to KATE SCOTTER about the highs and lows of his career as an estate agent and how being in the business helped him find true love.
13 February 2008
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 Putting cooking back on the curriculum
Teenagers will soon be given compulsory cooking lessons at school for the first time under plans to ensure that all pupils know how to make a healthy meal. STACIA BRIGGS goes back to her old school to find out how lessons have changed since 1985.
31 January 2008
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