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Norfolk gangmaster from Thetford jailed for 18 months for evading payments
A Norfolk gangmaster who ran a profitable wholesale company supplying herbs grown by Norfolk farmers has been jailed for 18 months for evading more than £350,000 by failing to make any returns for his thriving business, which was said to have a £1.6 million trading profit.
Norfolk businesses urged to compete for Olympics contracts as figures show the county is so far missing out on a London 2012 financial bonanza
Businesses across Norfolk are being urged to make a last-minute dash for Olympic Games contracts as figures suggest firms in the county are missing out on the promised London 2012 financial bonanza.
Plans lodged for 200 homes near Norwich City football club’s Carrow Road stadium
Plans to breathe new life into the area around Norwich City Football Club’s stadium by building more than 200 homes have been lodged with the city council.
Charity night for Norwich’s Cots for Tots appeal
A charity night in Norwich will be raising money for a neonatal intensive care unit.
Teenage driver cut free from car crash in Wymondham this morning
A car crashed into a tree on Barnham Broom Road in Wymondham this morning, trapping the driver.
- Norwich dentist to treat London 2012 Olympics athletes
- Taverham woman pledges to leave her home of over 45 years if phone mast gets the go-ahead
- Norwich remembers victims of Holocaust
- Sad day as Norwich Crown Court loggers take a final bow
- Prisoner Andrew Farndon captured by police after escaping from West Suffolk Hospital
- Turning 80 won’t stop receptionist Marie Sims volunteering with the St Barnabas Counselling Centre in Norwich
- Norwich mum wants more people to write letters to death row inmates
- Real-life Downton Abbey rediscovered in Norfolk
- Housing project on former Norwich sports ground nearing completion
- Thorpe St Andrew pub to celebrate launch of cancer charity one year on with fundraiser
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Norfolk binoculars at the ready for the RSPB Big Birdwatch
You don’t have to go far to join in this weekend’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, in fact you can make yourself a cup of tea and take a comfy seat near the window and still take part. SIMON PARKIN looks at how to get involved.
Review: The Descendants
I’m guessing The Da Vinci Code doesn’t figure high on Alexander (About Schmidt, Sideways) Payne’s reading list. Since Election he has made his way with adaptations of well-regarded but little known American novels where nothing much happens.
Preview: Norwich gig guide Jan 27-Feb 2
Boy/girl indie-poppers Veronica Falls arrive in Norwich in support of their well received debut album. Electronic/indie outfit Walls headline the latest of Norwich Arts Centre’s Spectro nights. Plus Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah and Chantel McGregor.
Big Brother and struggle for justice feature in play at North Walsham’s Paston Sixth Form College
A play at Paston Sixth Form College is exploring the themes of Big Brother, surveillance and the individual's struggle for justice.
Youngsters prepare for Cinderella panto at Hoveton
Fast dance routines and upbeat songs are taken in their stride, as some of the younger chorus members from the Wherry Entertainers, rehearse for their forthcoming pantomime Cinderella.
- Norfolk Showground EDP Wedding Show
- Through the keyhole - places go behind the scenes in Norfolk
- Colourful Norwich exhibitions brighten January
- South Norfolk Council’s Olympic-themed film festival
- Hamsters bring their farewell tour to Blakeney
Growing up in Norwich of the 1920s
Join the late, great Ethel George as she lifts the lid on life in Norwich of the Roaring twenties. Now her book is back in the shops.
- Take a trip back in time with Ethel
- So many memories that have helped good causes
- Bringing new senses to the world of art
- A magical night of music to celebrate twinning
- “C” in new year for good cause
Problem children? Time to blame Peppa Pig
For a long time, parents have been blamed for their children’s bad behaviour – but now the truth is out there: it’s all down to Peppa Pig.
- Facebook status updates from beyond the grave
- Complaining Tory MP Louise Mensch has made me feel sorry for Katie Price
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FA Cup match coverage: West Brom v Norwich City
Norwich City travel to West Brom today in the fourth round of the FA Cup (3pm) and you can follow the game, and join in, at www.pinkun.com/live
Norwich City boss Lambert adopts a vow of silence
Paul Lambert has a sure-fire tactic for avoiding any potential January raids on his squad – keep the phone switched off.
Norwich City boss Lambert wants to finish West Brom FA Cup tie at the first attempt
Paul Lambert insists whoever carries the Norwich City flag into battle this afternoon is good enough to edge the third part of the club’s trilogy with West Brom in the FA Cup fourth round tie at the Hawthorns.
Norwich City’s new midfielder Howson targets injury comeback within the month
You sense it won’t take long for Jonny Howson to settle into the Norfolk way of life.
Norwich City boss Lambert pledges changes for FA Cup trip to West Brom
Paul Lambert is pledging changes again to his starting line up for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round trip to West Brom.
- Video: Cyrille Regis recalls Goal of the Season for West Brom against Norwich City
- No lack of options for Norwich City boss Paul Lambert at West Brom
- Norwich City bidding for first FA Cup victory over West Brom
- Betting: Norwich City are 100/1 to win the FA Cup
- FA Cup clash with Norwich City not priority for West Brom
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Norwich dentist to treat London 2012 Olympics athletes
A Norwich dentist has been picked to treat the world’s best athletes at this year’s Olympics in London.
- Ridgeons League: Dereham Town manager Matt Henman is focused on development
- King’s Lynn Town manager Gary Setchell wants to set record straight at Stewarts & Lloyds Corby
- Lowestoft Town will use Ryman League play-off agony as their inspiration
- Veteran Thomson rolls back years in Hopton world bowls quarter-final
- North Walsham face London 1N league leaders Thurrock in Essex
- Diss youngsters given chance to impress in London 1N
- Norwich need a win against Harlow to stay in rugby’s London 3NE promotion race
- Australia Day triumph for Karen Murphy in World Bowls Championship at Potters
- Norfolk Seniors join Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire in golf league
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Go print crazy as patterned fashion is big in Norwich shops
Cannot wait until spring? It’s easy to refresh your look by getting one of spring’s printed looks now, says EMMA HARROWING.
Norwich university announces a fashion installation at Norwich Fashion Week
The Norwich University College of the Arts is joining forces with high street retailer House of Fraser for Norwich Fashion Week in March.
What’s behind the names of some of Norwich’s children?
As Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z announce the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy Carter (apparently named to signify producer Jay-Z’s Blueprint albums and Beyonce’s favourite number in Roman numerals), STACIA BRIGGS asks, what’s in a name?
PEEP SHOW VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth through the keyhole - what the butler saw!
It’s a sight that only the closest ladies-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I would have enjoyed – the infamous monarch stripped of her finery to just a simple petticoat.
Norwich designers have lots to shout about
Forget fast fashion, clothes should be designed using traditional tailoring techniques to make fashion a work of art – and Norwich can be one of the cities to lead the way. EMMA HARROWING meets the woman behind these strong beliefs that could see our fine city become a leader in textiles once again.
- Norwich shops set to get a makeover for fashion week
- Norwich hairdresser set to offer free blow dries during Norwich Fashion Week
- Norwich nutritional therapist questions whether dieting like Kate Middleton actually works
- Designer announcements for Norwich Fashion Week
- Think independently when it comes to shopping in Norwich
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