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Norwich weddings - in bowls centre

It may not be the most exotic location but blushing brides could soon get married at a Norfolk bowling centre.It may not be the most exotic location but blushing brides could soon get married at a Norfolk bowling centre.

A look at underground Norwich

Norwich has the largest collection of undercrofts in the UK, and  there are also other ancient cellars, passages and subterranean structures, which together represent a unique but untapped historical resource.Norwich has the UK's largest collection of undercrofts, and there are also other ancient cellars, passages and subterranean structures, which together represent a unique but untapped historical resource.

Traditiional Norfolk store to close

It has been described as an Aladdins cave by tourists who cannot believe the wealth of items stocked in a traditional Norfolk hardware store.It has been described as an Aladdin's cave by tourists who cannot believe the wealth of items stocked in a traditional Norfolk hardware store.

Pubs minister backs Norwich landlords

John  HealeyThe new Minister for Pubs today backed the Evening News' Love Your Local campaign - as Norwich publicans drew up an action plan for him of what was needed to keep them afloat.

Village school praised

A village school near Norwich has received a glowing recommendation from inspectors and parents, who labelled it “a very special place”.

North Burlingham fire causes traffic chaos

Firefighters extinguishing the fire at the Old Post Office on the A47 at North Burlingham.Firefighters are fighting a large blaze at a thatched house in North Burlingham. The fire started at around 11am and seven crews are on scene with another three on the way.

Dead birds 'may have been shot'

Two dead blackbirds found in a garden in Costessey may have been shot, the RSPCA said today.

Norfolk BMW driver assaults motorist

A BMW driver assaulted a fellow motorist in a confrontation outside a Norwich supermarket.

Garage fire in Poringland

Firefighters were called today to a house in Poringland to put out a garage fire. The fire service was alerted at 8.17am to the fire in Stoke Road, after the car inside the garage caught fire.

Norfolk snow and ice warning

Good samaritans help drivers caught out in the snow as the road coditions make it difficult to trverse any incline in Norwich.Drivers in the city are being urged to take care on the roads as sharp frosts and icy conditions are predicted for the rest of the week.

New nail in coffin of Norfolk pubs

Sue Coleman, chairman of the Norfolk and Norwich Licenced Victuallers Association, at her pub The Stanley.Norfolk's pub industry received a fresh “nail in the coffin” after it emerged that scores of public houses were facing huge business rate hikes.

New look children's ward opened at James Paget University Hosptial.

The children's ward at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston was officially re-opened by hospital chairman John Hemming yesterday following a major revamp.

New backpackers' hostel for Norwich - in old pub

The first backpacker hostel in Norwich could help the city better compete with York and other historic UK cities by tapping into a new market, tourism bosses said today.Norwich's first backpackers' hostel could help the city better compete with York and other historic UK cities by tapping into a new market, tourism bosses said today.

Surprise inspection for Norwich prison

The new multi-million pound A-wing at Norwich Prison will face its first test this week after a watchdog launched a surprise inspection of its facilities.Norwich prison's new multi-million pound A-wing will face its first test this week after a watchdog launched a surprise inspection of its facilities.

Hitchcock? No, it's the birds of Buckenham

This sinister sight of thousands of birds lining the wires overhead will instantly conjure up images from the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller.

Norwich man crashed after falling asleep at wheel

A Norwich man who fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into two cars was warned by magistrates his actions could have had much more serious consequences.

Wi-fi access for Norwich trains

Rail passengers travelling between Norwich and London will at last have access to wi-fi connections on their trains after a £546,000 deal was struck to provide it.

Norwich woman assaulted nightclub doorman

A 20-year-old woman who assaulted a door supervisor working in the city's club land could not remember the attack or being arrested because she was so drunk, a court has heard.

Train truth or dare game lands pair in court

Two strangers who had never met each other appeared in court after playing a truth or dare game as a result of which one defendant exposed himself to passengers and the other assaulted a train guard.

Delia Smith remembers her 'let's be havin' you' plea

Delia SmithDelia Smith has spoken about her legendary 'let's be havin' you' half-time rallying call at Carrow Road and called Norwich City the 'best football club in the world'.

Man jailed for £55,000 cannabis haul

A man who was found with a stash of skunk cannabis with a street value of £55,000 hidden in his Norwich home was yesterday jailed for 15 months.

Great Yarmouth store in administration

The future of two Norfolk high street fashion chain stores is in the balance after discount retailer Ethel Austin went in administration.

New cash blow for historic Norwich church

A Norwich church forced to close its doors because one of its walls is collapsing is facing yet another challenge - it needs to raise more than £80,000 to restore a medieval stained glass window.

South Norfolk council tax freeze

Householders in south Norfolk are set to face a freeze in their council tax bills this year, despite warnings that a district council should be saving for a rainy day.

Green make-over for Norwich homes

Hundreds of people living on the edge of Norwich could see their homes given a green makeover after the government agreed to provide up to £16m of funds for an eco-town at Rackheath.

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