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Analysis: Why figures show Norwich’s coronavirus alert level doesn’t need escalating

Should the coronavorus alert level in Norwich be raised? Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

‘Racism still exists’ - Norfolk BAME adviser on discrimination ethnic clergy face

Karlene Kerr, Diocese of Norwich bishop's adviser for BAME affairs. Picture: Diocese of Norwich

WATCH: ‘Ridiculous’ fireworks incident on city street

A string of fireworks were let off at around 1.45am in Ranworth Road in Norwich on Saturday morning. Picture: Contributed

‘Wildly inconsistent’ - how are Norwich shops coping with new coronavirus rules?

People in Norwich have been giving their thoughts on the latest coronavirus restrictions. Picture: Tom Chapman

‘We listen to pupils coughing down the phone’: How one school is fighting virus

Sarah Shirras, headteacher at St Williams Primary in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, has lifted the lid on how the school is operating during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Simon Parkin

‘Spoken to like dirt’: family’s fury as rain causes ceiling collapse

A Norwich couple living at Cardigan Place were left

Norfolk scientists beat 100 countries as they map coronavirus spread

Scientists at the Quadram Institute using sequencing machines to study samples of the coronavirus Picture: Jason Bye

Inquest into mother’s death suspended after husband’s murder conviction

Cornelius van der Ploeg was convicted of murdering his estranged wife, Cherith, in Costessey. Picture: NORFOLK CONSTABULARY

Norwich City stars salute ‘amazing’ cycling fundraiser

Fundraiser Matt Colley with his certificate for cycling over 500 miles and raising over £3,700 for the Sir Norman Lamb Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, presented to him by NCFC players, Alex Tettey, left, and Christoph Zimmermann, with Sir Norman Lamb, right. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norwich City sanctions pair accused of abusing fans online

Norwich City have sanctioned fans accused of abusing fellow supporters on Twitter. Picture: PA Images

Biker injured in NDR crash

A biker was injured in a collision on the NDR at Horsford, near Norwich. Picture: Google Street View

‘It’s really lifted me’ - Canaries fan who lost husband two weeks ago lands ticket in Norwich City ballot

Carrow Road will reopen to 1,000 fans for the game against Preston. Picture: BRITTANY WOODMAN

OPINION: One day’s disruption, a tiny price to pay for our future?

Police and fire services outside the Newsprinters printing works at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, as protesters used bamboo lock-ons and vans to block the road Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Britpop stars bring live music to Norfolk Showground

Common People Outside, a socially-distant one day event featuring live music from Mark Morriss (The Bluetones), Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Chris Helme (The Seahorses) and DJ Flob, at the Norfolk Showground. Picture: Steve Hunt

It’s stripes! Carrow Road set for yellow and green goal nets

Yellow and green nets during the NCFC v Oldham Athletic (2-0) match on 16 October 1996. Picture: Archant Library

Could you pass the toughest exam in the world?

Tess Little at Hindringham Hall, near Walsingham, where scenes from her first novel The Octopus are set. Picture: Maili Little

‘What’s the point?’ – City venues react to reopening with social distancing

Rick Lennox, live music manager of Epic Studios. Picture: Nick Butcher

Victory in Japan Day - Wymondham’s unique memorial church

A section of the Burma Railway on display at Wymondham Roman Catholic Church which was built as a memorial to Far East Prisoners of War Picture: M Robinson

Dean of Norwich on how cathedral will move ahead after coronavirus lockdown

The Very Rev Jane Hedges on the helter skelter which was installed in Norwich Cathedral last summer. Picture: Sonya Duncan

‘I chose to make a change’ – Woman opens up about mental health struggles on Youtube

Kimberly Myhill, who lives in Ipswich, has started a Youtube channel where she discusses mental health. Picture: KIMBERLY MYHILL

Arson attack on house while people were inside

Stevenson Road in Bowthorpe, where two arson attacks have taken place in the last two weeks. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Norwich homes could see cloudy or ‘white’ water

Some people living in Norwich and Blickling may have experienced cloudy water coming from their taps on Tuesday morning. Picture: Nick Butcher

Big changes as £2.5m Tombland revamp starts

Day one of the first phase of roadworks in Tombland, Norwich. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Safe dragged across floor in book shop break-in

Damaged caused by two thieves who broke into The Book Hive in London Street, Norwich, at around 2.30am on Sunday, August 9 and tried to steal a safe. Picture: The Book Hive

City fans help raise thousands for local causes - by buying face masks

One of the Norwich-City themed face masks sold by indepemdent fan group Along Come Norwich. Picture: Along Come Norwich

Restoration work begins on Norwich Cathedral spire for first time in decades

Chris Milford and his son Sam of WallWalkers, rope access conservation workers, prepare to climb up Norwich Cathedral Spire to check how to remove the weather vane and cockerel from the top for renovation. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Teenager charged with criminal damage over Nelson statue graffiti attacks

The statue of Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson in the grounds of Norwich Cathedral has been fenced off by Norwich City Council contractors while they assess the damage caused by two separate graffiti attacks. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Businesses concerned over seven months of roadworks in busy part of Norwich

Roadworks will once again disrupt traffic through Tombland during August. Paul Brown of Hiz Hair Byline: Sonya Duncan (C) Archant 2020

UEA bans overnight visitors for students ‘while Covid-19 persists’

UEA students will not be allowed to have overnight guests from outside their household when they return to campus in September. Picture: Brittany Woodman

‘We can’t keep taking hits like this’ – Bowling House concerned for future

The Bowling House in Dereham Road, Norwich. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Pensioners protest in Norwich over end of free TV licence

Anglia NPC members protested against the scrapping of the universal free TV Licence for over-75s outside The Forum in Millennium Plain in Norwich on Thursday, July 30. Picture: Supplied by Anglia NPC

Norwich officially a happier place to live – but residents among most anxious in UK

Autumn in the city, Norwich Castle Photo: Brittany Woodman

A47 and Norwich ring road crashes cause rush hour delays

Two cars were involved in a crash on the A47 between Honingham and Hockering. Picture: Google

Leaders of Islamic community in Norwich waiting on insurance claim after arson attack

Sirajul Islam, secretary at the Norwich Central Mosque and Islamic Community Centre where fire damaged a storage area and the roof of a wash room. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norwich man answers ex-MP’s call to support mental health services

Matt Colley, from Old Catton, is aiming to cycle 500 miles throughout August to raise money and awareness for mental health provision in Norfolk. Picture: Matt Colley

Bishop’s Gardens host fund raising day for busy night shelter

Volunteers make preparations at King's Lynn Winter Night Shelter's new base, St John's House. Picture: King's Lynn Winter Night Shelter

Lane closed on A47 causing heavy delays between Thickthorn and A140

A damaged car has blocked off the inside lane of the A47 eastbound between the Thickthorn junction with the A11 and the junction with the A140. Traffic is heavy in the area. Picture: Norfolk Police

Police hunt dog walker after ramp theft left disabled man housebound

Norfolk Police would like to speak to this person after a disability ramp was stolen from outside a flat in Colegate, Norwich, at around 6pm on Friday, June 12. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

‘Extra special’ – Families flock to city drive-in church service

Dozens of worshippers attended the drive-in church service off Heartsease Lane in Norwich on Sunday, July 19, Picture: Soul Church

Police and ambulance called to medical emergency in city centre

Police and ambulance staff were called to a medical incident on Rouen Road in Norwich, Picture: Victoria Pertusa

Taxi firm loses 80,000 fares per month

ABC Taxis marketing manager Chris Harvey, second from left, said passenger numbers are now back on the rise after a drop of 80pc at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Photo taken before the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Sonya Duncan

‘It’s got to be safe’ – Reaction as fans could return to Carrow Road in October

Norwich City fans may be able to return to Carrow Road for live football by the middle of October, but this is very likely to be with a reduced capacity and with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Rat and mouse infestations rocket during lockdown

Rat infestations have soared during lockdown, according to Aviva Picture: Getty

Heavy traffic in Norwich due to emergency roadworks

There is heavy traffic on Magdalen Street, Norwich, due to emergency roadworks. Picture: Archant

NHS Spitfire to fly over Norfolk today – here’s when you can see it

A Spitfire carring the message 'Thank U NHS' will travel across the Norfolk skies on Friday afternoon. Picture: George Lewis Romain

‘We’re thrilled to get out’ – Families flock to drive-in cinema

Pop Up Pictures' drive-in cinema at the Norfolk Showground on Thursday, July 9. Picture: Mathew Woodman

Lord Nelson statue fenced off amid fear of permanent damage

The statue of Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson in the grounds of Norwich Cathedral has been fenced off by Norwich City Council contractors while they assess the damage caused by two separate graffiti attacks. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Leaked Assassin’s Creed game set in Viking Norfolk

Viking Norfolk is set to make up part of the setting for the Assassin's Creed Valhalla video game, due to be released in December 2020. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Police hunting man wanted in Norwich

Lee Cletheroe, 33, is believed to be in the Norwich or greater Norfolk area. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

Vandals strike Lord Nelson statue AGAIN

Fresh graffiti has been sprayed onto the Lord Nelson statue in the grounds of Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Daniel Moxon

The fascinating history of nine Norfolk hospitals

The Great Hospital, Norwich. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Popular landlord retires from city centre pub

The Steam Packet in Norwich city centre. Landlord Hakim Skalli. Picture: Steve Adams

Historic Norwich hotel reveals refurbishment ahead of reopening date

Georgina Postlethwaite, sales manager at the Maids Heads Hotel. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norfolk academy trust reveals Saturday lessons and August return date for year 10 pupils

Dame Rachel de Souza, chief executive of the Inspiration Trust, who is leading calls for children to return to school early from their summer holidays Picture: Andi Sapey/Inspiration Trust

Former England footballer supports hospital charity in memory of ‘dear friend’

Former England footballer Joe Cole has backed the campaign. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Man charged with aggravated burglary in Norwich

Three men suffered facial injuries an an incident in Southalls Way, Norwich, in January. A man has since been charged in relation to the incident. Picture: Google

Delays expected after crash on Norwich ring road

A BMW and another car were involved in a crash on Mile Cross Lane on Friday morning. Picture: Google

Scientist who helped increase Covid-19 testing capacity on why “we’re going to come out of this pandemic stronger”

When not in the lab, Karim Gharbi enjoys his role as a football coach with the Lakeford Rangers; here he is pictured with his sons, Samir (left) and Ilian (right) Picture: Karim Gharbi

The Norwich City designers behind stunning seat coverings at Carrow Road

The seat coverings on display at Carrow Road. Picture: Catherine Ivill/PA Wire/NMC Pool

Man suffered life-threatening injuries after assault by former soldier, court hears

Norwich Crown Court. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Woman stabbed to death in Norfolk town

A woman died after being stabbed on Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew. Picture: Google

Social distancing fun and the best selling books of lockdown

Bookbugs and Dragon Tales owners Leanne and Dan Fridd Picture: Sonya Duncan

Norwich taxi driver screams for help during brutal ‘racial’ attack

The shocking attack that left Mr Andreev bloodied and dazed was caught on his taxi'’s dash-cam. Picture: Triangle News

WATCH: Footage shows strange flashing lights in the sky over Norwich

Lights thought to be SpaceX Starlink satellites were seen flashing in the sky over Norwich. Picture: James Gibson

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on Norwich ring road

Emergency services attend the scene of a crash on the junction of the A140 Boundary Road and the A1067 Drayton Road on the outskirts of Norwich. Picture: Emily Barker

How new meters could help Norwich households save water

Thousands of homes will be offered new water meters, which allow consumers to monitor their bills daily Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Norwich City Fan Hub store to reopen with strict safety measures

Norwich City's Fan Hub store at Jarrold is reopening on Monday, June 15, with safety measures in place. Picture: Tony Thrussell

Financial adviser jailed for fraud of more than £300k

Former financial adviser Luke Durrant has been jailed for four years for fraud after a trial at Norwich Crown Court Picture: JAMIE HONEYWOOD

US fighter jets forced to ‘take action’ in high-speed near miss

Two F-15Es from the 494th Fighter Squadron/48th Fighter Wing from RAF Lakenheath. Two of the base's jets were involved in a near miss over Norwich in October 2019. Picture: GARY STEDMAN

‘He was more than obsessed with Carrow Road’ - Tributes to well-loved Canaries fan

Carl Watson, who was born and grew up around Norwich, was a life-long Canaries fan. PIcture: Katie Watson

New Star Wars-themed Black Lives Matter mural appears in Norwich

A Star Wars-themed mural supporting the Black Lives Matter movement has appeared on Magdalen Street in Norwich, next to Anglia Square. It features a caricature of US president Donald Trump, Star Wars actors and BLM protest speaker John Boyega and references to the resistance in the sci-fi film franchise. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Water supply restored to homes across Norwich after pump failure

Hundreds of homes across Norwich and beyond were left with low water pressure or no supply at all after a pump failure. Anglian Water engineers were tasked with fixing the issue. Picture: Anglian Water

Busy road off Thickthorn roundabout to close for £100k roadworks

The B1172 Norwich Road between the Thickthorn roundabout and the McDonald's roundabout will close for up to three nights for resurfacing works. Picture: Google

Readers’ photos: Shots from Norwich Black Lives Matter protests

Black Lives Matter protest in Norwich on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Picture: Junior @DN.IMAGERY

Wanted Norwich man arrested in the city

Alan Turner has been captured by police. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

‘Stay at home’ - Black Lives Matter protest moved online over coronavirus concerns

People take part in a Black Lives Matter protest outside the US Embassy in London. The protest follows the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, US, this week which has seen a police officer charged with third-degree murder. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

How did The Murderers get its name? A story of jealousy, justice – and a probably unrelated child ghost

The Murderers, or Gardeners Arms, Norwich

Dates announced for closure of section of Norwich ring road for works

Roadworks on Norwich's ring road at Colman Road were due to be completed in April, but have been delayed due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Picture: Archant

Which bus services are starting to run again across Norwich and Norfolk?

First bus. Picture: Edward Starr

Boxing champ Jon Thaxton leads PE classes for care homes and children

Jon Thaxton Picture: Nick Butcher

Motorist who cut up ambulance in high speed police chase given suspended sentence

Norwich crown court. Picture: Archant

WATCH: Well-known Norfolk musicians treat city visitors to surprise park show

Musicians Lee Vasey and Graham McGrotty busked in Chapelfield Gardens over the weekend, to the delight of socially-distant families enjoying the warm bank holiday weather. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Radio Norwich and The Beach to be renamed Hits Radio

Radio Norwich offices. Picture: Google

Air ambulance called to treat elderly man after fall in Norwich

Anglia One landed at Bignold Primary School in Norwich to allow its crew to treat an elderly man who had suffered a fall. Picture: Archant

City centre flats blaze was accidental, fire service says

Left, the dramatic blaze took hold just before 2pm on bank holiday Monday. Right, the completely destroyed roof was clear to see the following morning. Picture: Lisa Vincent/Brittany Woodman

Missing roof shows ferocity of city centre fire

Man, 23, charged after city centre stabbing

Police at Suckling Avenue in Norwich after being called to reports of a stabbing on Bolingbroke Road on Wednesday, May 13. Picture: Simon Parkin

City centre flats ‘not habitable’ after fire rips through building

The fire seen from behind Fishergate. Picture: Lisa Vincent

Mystery solved! Origin of Norwich keyboard revealed

Molly Sole is a digital artist who has worked on blockbuster film franchises such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and James Bond. She created the Norwich keyboard when she was an NUA student between 1999 and 2001. Picture: Archant/NostalgiaNerd/YouTube

Man arrested after taking imitation firearm to Norwich fight

Three police cars on the scene on the corner of Cromer Road and Heath Crescent in Norwich, where two men were arrested by officers. Picture: Archant

Mystery surrounds origin of keyboard embedded in city street

The Norwich keyboard, in the pavement on the corner of Princes Street and Elm Hill. Picture: Daniel Moxon

Man charged with burglary and assault after Norwich bar break-in

Mr Postles' Apothecary in Upper King Street.

Calling creative kids - Here is how to help Norwich’s dog-on-wheels raise cash for coronavirus charities

Hector the Beagle, who uses a wheelchair to help him get around. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Taxi firm to install protective plastic screens in 250 cars

ABC Taxis Norwich has been given permission to install screens in all of its cars. Picture: Chris Harvey

Families ‘living in fear’ call for extra security to keep out drug gangs

Insp Mike Austin said drug dealing and use have become prevalent at Gordon Square and Goldwell Road in Norwich. Pictures: Simon Parkin/Norfolk Police

Never before seen footage of VE Day 50th Anniversary parade released in documentaries

The 467th Bomb Group, 2nd Air Division, 8th United States Army Air Force parades past City Hall to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of VE Day. Picture: Joe Dzenowagis

Almost 40 burglaries in Norwich during lockdown

Norfolk Police have received 37 reports of burglaries in Norwich since March 30. The man in this image is an actor. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Almost 40 burglaries in Norwich during lockdown

Norfolk Police have received 37 reports of burglaries in Norwich since March 30. The man in this image is an actor. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

‘We’re in the hands of the unknown’ - landlords fear 2020 washout for pub industry

Colin Keatley, owner of The Fat Cat, The Fat Cat & Canary and The Fat Cat Brewery Tap, all in Norwich, has given his take on the pub industry's prospects amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Archant

WATCH: ‘Raw beauty’ of lockdown Norwich captured in haunting film

A 4K film has been made capturing the empty streets of Norwich during the coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Visit With Us

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