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Car free day for Norwich is agreed by city council

The Greens called for Norwich to have a car-free day in September. Photo Steve Adams

More 24 hour gyms could be coming to Norfolk

The Gym could open more sites in Norfolk, like this one in Norwich. Picture: MARK BULLIMORE

Barman’s timely sketch could help police trace artwork vandals

The sketches of the suspects drawn by a Playhouse barman. Photo: Gawain Godwin

Norfolk firm posts losses of £35m

Norfolk employer and contractor, Kier, has posted losses of £35.5m. Picture: Chris Biele

New coffee shop to open in Norwich

Mark Lawrence, who will be opening Fika in Norwich. Photo: Lauren Cope

Warnie targets Championship double

Rotherham United Manager Paul Warne before the Sky Bet Championship match at the New York Stadium, Rotherham
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Two army veterans from Norfolk to run London Marathon for Armed Forces charity

Army veteran Chris Amos, from Norwich, is running the London Marathon to raise money for SSAFA. Picture: Chris Amos

‘Held hostage in their homes’ - City street over-run by cars as people avoid hospital parking charges

Kate Slapp is one of the residents of Mornington Road, who are fed up with people parking on their road to avoid paying to park at the hospital. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

Jason Bouttell puts on classy performance to win the Senior MTB race at Henham Park

Elite/Expert male winner Jason Bouttell takes a drink at Henham Park. Picture: Fergus Muir

Re-opening date for Norwich’s Westlegate confirmed

Scaffolding remains in place on Westlegate after cladding was ripped from Westlegate Tower due to high winds last week, Norwich. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Former City chief reacts to West Brom job link

Former Norwich City and current Preston chief Alex Neil is being touted with the West Brom job Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Resurfacing work means Norwich’s Chapelfield Road will be closed

Chapelfield Road in Norwich will shut for two nights for resurfacing work. Pic: Dan Grimmer

‘Virtual’ parking permits to be rolled out across Norwich

'Virtual' parking permits are expected to be rolled out in Norwich this year Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

‘It’s an amazingly awesome nerdy night’ - No Such Thing As A Fish podcast comes to Norwich

James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynsk and Dan Schreibe from No Such Thing As A Fish. Picture: No Such Thing As A Fish

A scavenger hunt for adults has launched in Norwich

Norwich Scavenger Hunt team at City Hall Credit: Alex Maher

Wanted man arrested at Norwich railway station after falling asleep on train

British Transport Police arrested a wanted man, who had fallen asleep on a train, at Norwich Railway Station.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Farke’s on a horse? The story behind the chant bringing added fun to Norwich City’s promotion push

Lippstadt players and fans said farewell to Daniel Farke in 2015, in memorable style Picture: SV Lippstadt 08

Man who killed neighbour has murder conviction appeal rejected

Danny Williams of Godric Place in Norwich was convicted by a jury following a two-week trial at Norwich Crown Court. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

9 of the best glamping spots in Norfolk

Tourism business West Lexham Glamping offers tree house holidays. Picture: Ian Burt

Brian Blessed review: A larger than life character who has so far led the most extraordinary life

Brian Blessed. Photo: Supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal

Women’s computer hacking club to launch in Norwich

Natasha Hales is the chapter lead on the Ladies of Norwich Hacking Society project. Photo: Courtesy of Natasha Hales

Chris Goreham: Why it’s worth giving City’s ‘moaners’ the benefit of the doubt

Emi Buendia was the subject of Rotherham fans' ire during City's win at the Millers. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Balaclava-clad raiders threaten homeowner and steal 65-inch TV before fleeing in taxi

Kensington Place in Norwich. Photo: Lauren Cope

Will this be the next retailer to quit Norwich?

Bonmarche has said it has seen significantly weaker trading since the start of the month.

‘They are home where they should be’ - Relief as two missing fathers found

Billy Applegate, who has been reported missing, with his daughter Daisy. Photo: Gaynor Robinson

Norwich parents to visit Downing Street calling for more access to medical cannabis

Ali and Matt Hughes, and their 19-month-old son Charlie who has infantile spasms. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

‘The fabric of your life unravelled’ - mother of two and former teacher jailed for two years for drug conspiracy

Angela Davey on her graduation day. Picture: Courtesy of family archive

Herbie Hide: the Norwich boxer who took the world by storm 25 years ago

Herbie Hide, with Barry Hearn to his right, at a press conference ahead of his fight with Michael Bentt in March, 1994 Picture: Archant

Anyone fancy a Growler Thrash with veteran locomotives on region’s rail lines?

The Class 37 locomotives have been operating trains between Lowestoft and Norwich over recent years. Picture: PAUL GEATER

Search continues for missing father as friend found safe

Luke Allen, 25, who has been reported missing. Photo: Debbie Allen

Signalling and train faults cause cancellations for commuters

Greater Anglia train. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Pam Ayres to entertain WI members at 100th annual meeting in Norwich

Writer and broadcaster Pam Ayres will be entertaining WI members at the Norfolk Federation's 100th annual meeting in Norwich. Picture: Trevor Leighton

Check out this new Norfolk-made pink gin

Boadicea Gin Rosa Picture: Saffiyah Brown

Newly opened The Retro Room brings vintage flair to Norwich Market

Caryn Louis at The Retro Room, Norwich Market. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Show your love for Norwich’s Anglia Square in new production

A vox pop being conducted for Anglia Square: A Love Story, a production by Norwich-based production company The Common Lot based on the history of the area. Picture: Robert Eke

Lee Payne: Why I want to be a better Norwich City fan

A loud and proud Norwich City fan sings his heart out at Rotherham. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Westlegate businesses on ‘crippling’ closure after cladding drama

Shaun Rignall says the Westlegate closure in Norwich has been

Police appeal in hunt for wanted woman

Police are appealing for help to trace Kelly Anne Fitzgerald who has links in Diss, Costessey and Norwich. Picture: Norfolk Police

Burglar flees Norwich home empty handed after being disturbed

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Norwich. Picture: Archant

Norwich man admits supplying drugs after being caught in undercover sting

Norwich Crown Court. Photo: Adrian Judd

Four members of gang involved in flooding Great Yarmouth with heroin and cocaine found guilty

Four members of a gang involved in flooding Great Yarmouth with heroin and cocaine have been found guilty. File photo of man selling cocaine to a woman. Picture Getty.

Drug dealer gets an extra four months in jail after messing a court around by trying to change his plea

Bevin Bascombe jailed for 2 years and 10 months for supply of Class A as part of Operation Granary. Photo: Norfolk Constabulary

Toffolo has ‘massive respect’ for Farke’s academy faith as he bounces back from Canaries exit

Harry Toffolo in FA Cup action for Lincoln against Everton earlier this season Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Retailer in Norwich purchases sportswear competitor

JD Sports is in Norwich's intu Chapelfield. Picture: Neil Didsbury

Norwich’s Sam Bird addresses Love Island aftercare following Mike Thalassitis’ death

Former Love Island contestant Mike Thalassitis who has died aged 26 Credit: Ian West/PA Wire

Westlegate businesses could remain closed until Thursday after cladding damage

Evans Cycles has said it hopes to reopen this week. PIC: Peter Walsh.

Jury sent out again to consider verdicts in Great Yarmouth drugs conspiracy

Peter Seymour was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court. Photo: Adrian Judd

Aston Martin is running the London Marathon dressed as an Aston Martin

Aston Martin is running the London Marathon dressed as an Aston Martin. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Is a new Travelodge coming to Norfolk?

Travelodge already has a number of hotels in East Anglia, like this site in Lowestoft. Photo: Andy Darnell

New tattoo studio to open in city entertainment area

A new tattoo studio is to open next door to Master Chef takeaway on Prince of Wales Road. Picture: Keith Whitmore

City cycling project receives 4,000th donated bike

From left, Tim Guy and Liz McGowan from Bicycle Links on King Street. Photo: Bicycle Links

Plea for two missing Norwich men to come home

Luke Allen, left, and Billy Applegate (pictured with daughter Daisy) have been reported missing. Photos: Debbie Allen/Gaynor Robinson

Westlegate in Norwich remains closed after high winds tore cladding off tower block

Westlegate Tower in Norwich has been damaged by strong winds. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood

Flash hail storm turns Norwich streets white

Hail in Norwich on March 17, 2019. Photo: Jessica Frank-Keyes

Fire alarm did not dampen St Patrick’s Day spirits in Norwich as band continued playing in the street

Enjoying the St Patrick's Day revelry at the Butchers Buoy, from left, Enua, eight; Ruby, seven; and 10-year-old Toa. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norwich Road Runners’ Amy Beck masters tough conditions at Mad March Hare 10K as Callum Simpson takes overall win

The start of the Mad March Hare 10k run at Scottow. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Paddy Davitt: Beauty in a beastly Championship duel for Norwich City

The grounded Ben Godfrey heads Norwich City's winner in a 2-1 victory against Rotherham United Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Trainer plotting early route to title shot for rising Norwich star Goddard

Liam Goddard on the attack during another impressive win, this time over Sergio Gugliotta Picture: Mark Hewlett

From Gentleman’s Walk to the BBC - Charlie Chaplin living statue makes appearance in true crime drama

Norwich's living Charlie Chaplin statue, Ant Arnold, has had a cameo in a new BBC drama. Picture: Ant Arnold

‘Serious’ accident involving cyclist closes busy Norwich road

Accident at Fifers Lane, near Ives Road roundabout, in Norwich. Picture: Copyright CPC

Norwich City transfer rumours: Canaries track Manchester United’s on loan Blades’ keeper Henderson

Manchester United keepper Dean Henderson is being touted with a top flight move to Norwich City if they secure promotion Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Paddy Davitt: Norwich City player ratings after a 2-1 Championship win against Rotherham United

Match-winner Ben Godfrey leads the celebrations after Norwich City's 2-1 Championship victory at Rotherham
United Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Large tree falls in Norwich city centre

A fallen tree on the corner of London Street and Bedford Street, Norwich. Cosy Club general manager Pete Harvey cutting off branches. Photo: Pete Harvey

Paddy’s Pointers: Five observations from Norwich City’s battling 2-1 Championship win against Rotherham United

Kenny McLean put Norwich City in front at Rotherham United
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Supermarket U-turn over netting to prevent swallows nesting

A Norwich supermarket has been criticised for installing netting to stop migrating birds from nesting. Picture: Kate Blincoe

‘Right now I’m feeling like the luckiest woman alive’ - Driver describes life-changing moment after lorry overturns on road

A Banham Poultry lorry overturned in high winds on the A47. Picture: Geraldine Scott

WATCH: Grant Holt bodyslams Jimmy Bullard live on TV

Jimmy Bullard joins Grant Holt in the ring. Picture: Sky Bet

Five a side football to fight prostate cancer

The team from ST Consumables. Picture: Steven Turner

New cafe to open in Norwich suburb

Town mayor John Fisher visits the new Sir George Morse Park cafe in Thorpe St Andrew, which will open on Good Friday. PHOTO: Thorpe St Andrew council

30,000 pints drunk as beer festival leaves Norwich

The Great British Beer Festival Winter at the Halls in Norwich. Picture: Norfolk CAMRA

Morganway review: An incredible local band that are making a well-deserved name for themselves in the country music scene

Morganway headlining Epic Studios in Norwich. Photo: Danielle Booden

View from the opposition: Warne has Millers in good form ahead of Norwich City visit

Semi Ajayi has been one of Rotherham's best performers this season
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

“I had nothing to lose” - UEA graduate’s tragic spiral into crack and heroin addiction

Angela Davey. Picture: Facebook

Spud Thornhill: I only have eyes for Norwich City

Spud Thornhill wishes Rotherham boss Paul Warne plenty of luck - after the game against his number one love, Norwich City
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

David Freezer: Expectation is unacceptable ahead of huge opportunity for Canaries

Norwich City are back on the road today, looking to replicate the success of their 3-1 win at Millwall when they arrive in Rotherham Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Popular Norwich hot dog stand restores four-star food hygiene rating after reinspection

JD's Hotdogs stall in Norwich. Photo: Lauren Cope

Wins for Goddard, Vian and Blunden on Norwich boxing show

Liam Goddard on his way to victory Picture: Chris Lakey

Soulful South African Jazz band to perform at Norwich school

Students from Norwich based SEN Pathways College have been learning about how to put on and promote a live music event with arts charity Creative Arts East. Picture; Creative Arts East

Farke backs Tim Krul to win over Canaries’ critics

Tim Krul can count on Daniel Farke's backing after his midweek error
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Westlegate in Norwich to remain closed until winds drop after cladding fell from tower

Westlegate remains closed after cladding fell from Westlegate Tower. Pic: Dan Grimmer.

Peaky Blinders stylist joins Norwich barbershop

Mark Young, director, Julie Nightingale and Paul Harmer at Swagger & Jacks, Orford Hill, Norwich. Pic: Victoria Pertusa, Archant.

Panned! Burglar repeatedly hit with a frying pan after being caught red-handed ransacking Norwich home

Wayne Thompson. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary

A room fit for a queen - the history of one of Norfolk’s oldest hotels

Maids Head Hotel, Norwich. Circa 1918. Picture: EDP Library

Matt Guy: ‘This is what makes City special: the confidence to take these risks’

Tom Trybull - City defenders create a hole for him to begin play from the back
Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Dr. Dre’s hits to be performed by live orchestra in Norwich

Dr Dre Credit: Ed Kavishe/Wikimedia

Norfolk schools de-licing pupils’ hair and washing uniforms to help parents suffering from welfare cuts

North Denes Primary School in Great Yarmouth set up a food bank to support families of children who cannot afford to eat. Headteacher Debbie Whiting says the school has had to offer more support to families in the wake of welfare cuts. Picture: North Denes Primary School

Norwich to Cambridge rail line has worst punctuality in county despite rural line improvement

Rail passengers in Norfolk suffered varying levels of delays in February. Picture: Sonya Brown

Sharp one liner from City boss when asked to pick a winner between Leeds and Sheffield United

Daniel Farke will not waste time worrying about the result when Leeds and Sheffield United this weekend in a Championship promotion shoot out Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

9 places to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Norwich

St Patricks Day Photo: Getty Images

Man to go on trial after protest at County Hall in Norwich

Robert Possnett outside Norwich Magistrates Court. PIC: Andrew Boswell.

Candlelit underground supper club launching in ‘Norwich’s own Diagon Alley’

Curious Club will be hosting a supper club beneath the streets of Norwich. Photo: Andy Loveday

Care home for people with sight loss bounces back from inadequate CQC rating

Gina Dormer, the new Chief Executive at the NNAB
Byline: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2017

New restaurant set to open at Theatre Royal after fire

CGI visualisation of how the new restaurant will look Credit: Norwich Theatre Royal

Firefighters recognised for heroics during Beast from The East and summer heatwave

Mark Cullum and Jon Wilby, representing Diss crew, and David Smith and Charley Stringer from Great Yarmouth with the awards for the two crews following an incident in July 2018. Photo: Norfolk County Council.

‘I did not expect this, that I could play this sort of season’ – Stiepermann on his City turnaround

Marco Stiepermann has been something of a revelation for Norwich City this season - and he wants to make sure the supporters play their part from here until the end of the season. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Norwich woman with Asperger syndrome becomes published author

The Black Feathered Angel by Jenine Sherwood has been printed by an international publisher. Photo: Bethany Wales

Neil Featherby: There’s a buzz around CoNAC and its athletes that’s putting Norfolk on the map

Nick Earl has made excellent progress as a marathon runner in recent years. Picture: Archant

‘It is just cruel’ - Anger as Tesco installs netting to stop swallows nesting

A Norwich supermarket has been criticised for installing netting to stop migrating birds from nesting. Picture: Kate Blincoe

Profits tank at Wetherspoons

Profits at pub chain JD Wetherspoon, which owns Norwich's Queen of Iceni, have tumbled. Picture : ANTONY KELLY

Cannabis and cash seized by police in Norwich

Cannabis seized by police in Norwich. PIC: Norwich Police Twitter.

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Car free day for Norwich is agreed by city council

The Greens called for Norwich to have a car-free day in September. Photo Steve Adams

‘He never spoke about his own pain’ - Father-of-four who took his own life was ashamed of mental health struggles

Attleborough father Neil Davis, who took his own life last month, with wife Tina Davis. Photo: Submitted

Video ‘Held hostage in their homes’ - City street over-run by cars as people avoid hospital parking charges

Kate Slapp is one of the residents of Mornington Road, who are fed up with people parking on their road to avoid paying to park at the hospital. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

Barman’s timely sketch could help police trace artwork vandals

The sketches of the suspects drawn by a Playhouse barman. Photo: Gawain Godwin

Prisoners given sleeping bags and ‘urban survival kits’ to help them prepare for homelessness

A homeless person sleeping rough on a bench outside Norwich City Hall. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

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