Norwich Evening News 24

Scene of the crash in which Paul Hughes died

A father of five who died when the car he was driving was involved in an horrific road crash was nearly three times above the legal drinking limit, an inquest has heard.
04 July 2009

Firefighters tackle the blaze at Elm Hill, Norwich.

Fire at Elm Hill in Norwich
One of Norwich's most historic streets was hit by fire today after a blaze started in a hair salon tumble dryer.
03 July 2009

The launch of the BBSRC Genome Analysis Centre in Norwich

£13.5m research centre opens in Norwich
Fighting superbugs, breeding new drought resistant crops and protecting livestock from disease are just three of the areas which could be developed by staff at a new £13.5m Norwich research centre.
04 July 2009

City school transformed into wildlife haven
Pupils at a city school have seen the transformation of an area into their school into a wildlife paradise all thanks to help form the local community.
04 July 2009

I've loved my 40 years in broadcasting
Paul Barnes is today celebrating four decades of broadcasting but it's a career path he stumbled upon by accident, as KATE SCOTTER discovered.
04 July 2009

Bogus callers alert at Walsham and Lynn
Distraction burglars claiming to be water workers and washing machine installers have been tricking their way into the homes of elderly people across Norfolk.
03 July 2009

Meet the man who built Bob
He has given endless joy to millions of children - and their parents.
03 July 2009

Man in court for punching girlfriend
A Yarmouth man who was caught on CCTV punching his girlfriend 25 times and headbutting her in violent attack escaped an immediate jail sentence yesterday.
03 July 2009

Woman punched during attempted robbery
A woman grabbed another by the hair before punching her and trying to steal her phone. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which took place as the victim walked home along Ipswich Road after shopping in Norwich city centre.
03 July 2009

Ronnie Biggs could die at NNUH
Great train robber Ronnie Biggs' condition is continuing to deteriorate and he could die at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, according to his son.
03 July 2009

Tall ships sail in for festival
The bygone days of elegant tall ships ploughing their graceful way though the waves is to be recreated to help Yarmouth celebrate a natural 10th anniversary.
03 July 2009

Get your grandstand city seat for Wimble
As Wimbledon fever grips the country, people in Norwich are being given the chance to head for the big screen to help cheer on British hopeful, Andy Murray.
03 July 2009

Thief steals trolley full of fragrance products
Police are appealing for help in tracing a woman who walked out of department store without paying for a trolley-full of fragrance products.
03 July 2009

End of the road for CityCare consortium
The boss of council contractor CityCare has confirmed the consortium will be consigned to the history books when its 10-year contract ends next spring.
03 July 2009

Mystery over departure of Norwich academy head
Norwich's first academy was described as being “in limbo” today after the sudden departure of its principal.
03 July 2009

Radical plans for city centre
Radical plans which would see one of the main streets into Norwich transformed and potentially closed off to cars have won backing in the city.
03 July 2009

Young science olympiad at UEA - Joe Morse and Ronnie Smyth of Brundall primary school.

Hundreds of yougsters play brain game
The whole country might be gearing up for the Olympics in 2012 but it was mental and not physical agility that was at the forefront of most people's minds in Norwich yesterday.
03 July 2009

Incinerator replacement scheme scrapped
Campaigners who battled against an incinerator on the outskirts of Norwich today spoke of their shock after news the scheme which was meant to replace it is set to be axed.
03 July 2009

John Craft and Nicki Howard at The Artichoke, Broome - Norwich and Norfolk CAMRA pub of the year.

Top Norfolk landlord's tips for success
A successful pub landlord whose watering hole has been named this year's CAMRA Norfolk Pub of the Year today called for a return to basics to beat the recession.
03 July 2009

Beekeeper, Mike Thurlow surrounded by his hives and the honey which he supplies supermarket Asda with.

Fears bee decline could end business
A Norfolk beekeeper has warned the mysterious decline in bee numbers could cost him his business after losing about half his hives.
03 July 2009

Police at the sceen of the attempted robbery at Mecca Bingo on All Saints Green in Norwich.

Armed break in at city bingo hall
A woman was held at knife-point when two men attempted to burgle a city entertainment centre this morning. An offender gained entry to the back of the Mecca Bingo, in All Saints Green opposite John Lewis, at around 9am this morning.
03 July 2009

Distraction burglary warning in north Suffolk
Police are appealing for information after two pensioners living in north Suffolk were targeted by distraction burglars last night.
03 July 2009

Tanya Bone gave birth to her baby, Lexi, in the car park of the Comet store in Norwich. Pictured with her boyfriend Mark Richardson (left) and grandmother Rachel Richardson.

Little Lexi born in Norwich car park
Most people go to the Comet store for cameras and computers, but very few expect to come home with a baby.
03 July 2009

No plans to scrap fortnight collections
Council bosses in Norwich pledged to continue with fortnightly bin collections today despite schemes being abandoned elsewhere because of a surge in flies and maggots during the heatwave.
03 July 2009

West Norwich Hospital/Norwich Community Hospital, Bowthorpe Road

Community hospital plans get go-ahead
Two new wards at a city hospital got the go-ahead yesterday. An extra 48 beds at Norwich Community Hospital in Bowthorpe Road will provide better care for stroke patients as well as new rehabilitation beds.
03 July 2009

Three new directors for Norwich City
Three new directors have joined the board of Norwich City Football Club, it was revealed this afternoon. Alan Bowkett, formerly of Redrow, has been appointed the new club's chairman.
02 July 2009

Sergeant J. Lansdell, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, a Hurricane pilot who was killed in action with No. 607 Squadron on 17 September 1940.

Norfolk war hero's medal collection sold
A collection of medals and poignant personal items have brought the heroic exploits of a Norfolk second world war pilot to the fore.
02 July 2009

First look at wind-powered supercar
This is the first glimpse of what could become the first wind-powered supercar which took its first road test in secret.
02 July 2009

Fourth arrest in Lowestoft robbery investigation
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a 45-year-old woman on the A12 at Corton on Tuesday. The 23-year-old man was arrested in Norfolk earlier today and is now in custody at Lowestoft Police Station, where he will be questioned by officers.
02 July 2009

Future of Norwich city centre revealed
These exclusive images show how one of the main streets into Norwich could be transformed as part of ambitious plans which would see it made off limits to cars.
02 July 2009

Two city private schools in merger plan

No plans to bring back incinerator

County crack down on knife sales

Car crook nets costly kit

Missing Norwich teenager found safe and well

Landlord told to move out

Youngsters rebuild delapidated house

Lowestoft robbery accused appears in court

Thetford crash causes delays

Crash on A47 causes delays

Bomb trial latest

Woman who jumped off balcony named