http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/ Norwich Evening News | News http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/en24/assets/images/stock/EN24Header.gif http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk A fundraising appeal for a second lift at a Norwich residential home for disabled adults has been launched by the mother of a resident - and she wants knitting groups across the county to help her out. Fri,30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=NewsSplash&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A22%3A42%3A013 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=NewsSplash&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A22%3A42%3A013 People living in a popular Norwich road have been angered after councillors gave landlords the green light to increase the size of a student house. Fri,30 Jul 2010 15:06:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2016%3A06%3A27%3A270 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2016%3A06%3A27%3A270 The leader of Norwich City Council has welcomed news that its troubled contractor Connaught has secured a £15m overdraft from its bankers. The Exeter-based company, which has eight contracts with City Hall, including council house maintenance, street cleaning and waste collection, made an appeal for financial help earlier this week. Fri,30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A21%3A24%3A103 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A21%3A24%3A103 Police have been granted extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a Norwich neighbourhood after complaints about noise, intimidation and criminal damage. Fri,30 Jul 2010 06:59:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2021%3A59%3A11%3A193 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2021%3A59%3A11%3A193 A fundraising appeal for a second lift at a Norwich residential home for disabled adults has been launched by the mother of a resident - and she wants knitting groups across the county to help her out. Fri,30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A22%3A42%3A013 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A22%3A42%3A013 Members of the public are being asked their views on the merger of two mental health trusts as bosses agree to press ahead with a major consultation. A radical revamp of services is being explored which could see Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Trust merging with Suffolk Mental Health NHS Trust. Thu,29 Jul 2010 23:24:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2017%3A31%3A34%3A530 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2017%3A31%3A34%3A530 Hundreds of people paid their respects at the funeral service today of a Norfolk-born soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. Trooper James Leverett, 20, of the Royal Dragoon Guards, died when his Viking armoured vehicle was struck by an improved explosive device on July 5 in Helmand. Thu,29 Jul 2010 22:19:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A42%3A14%3A480 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2015%3A42%3A14%3A480 A Royal Navy Bomb disposal team conducted a controlled explosion in Southwold at 6pm tonight after a mine was discovered on the beach - but it failed to go off as planned and it had to be repeated. Thu,29 Jul 2010 18:43:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2018%3A43%3A07%3A803 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2018%3A43%3A07%3A803 Staff at the Harry Ramsden restaurant on Great Yarmouth seafront were thrilled when they were told they were to feature in a documentary on the history of the famous fish and chip shop chain. Thu,29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2015%3A41%3A52%3A090 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2015%3A41%3A52%3A090 Almost half of Norfolk's school pupils walked or cycled to school during the past school term as council bosses strive to promote green travel. The number taken to school by car has dipped below 30pc, while 44pc walked, 4pc cycled and 19pc took the bus. Thu,29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2016%3A58%3A42%3A283 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2016%3A58%3A42%3A283 Two Norfolk teenagers face a punishing schedule as they launch their unique blend of pop and opera at the world's largest art festival. Thu,29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2010%3A05%3A25%3A297 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2010%3A05%3A25%3A297 A new festival is set to bring a taste of a world renowned music and film event to Norwich. Thu,29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2014%3A51%3A20%3A393 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2014%3A51%3A20%3A393 A Lakenham man has managed to transform his health after losing more than five stone. John Batterbee used to take eight tablets a day for his type 2 diabetes and needed two injections of insulin every day, but no longer needs any treatment. Thu,29 Jul 2010 14:56:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2013%3A43%3A14%3A390 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202010%2013%3A43%3A14%3A390 Three Norwich men have been jailed after a burglary spree that hit dozens of homes across Norfolk and Suffolk. Thu,29 Jul 2010 14:39:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2014%3A40%3A07%3A587 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2014%3A40%3A07%3A587 Eight Norwich City fans have been arrested on suspicion of football hooliganism following unrest after a match against Leeds United earlier this year, police confirmed today. Thu,29 Jul 2010 14:35:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2014%3A35%3A38%3A297 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2014%3A35%3A38%3A297 A set of dentures belonging to one of the country's most famous sons whose voice became the emblem of the British stiff upper lip during the Second World War have sold at auction for more than £15,000. Thu,29 Jul 2010 13:47:00 GMT http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2013%3A48%3A00%3A983 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED29%20Jul%202010%2013%3A48%3A00%3A983