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Too short to be a party leader? Never heard such a tall story
It ain’t over till it’s over. It’s a phrase we’ve heard quoted a few times during recent weeks. It’s actually American and dates from 1973 when it was uttered by the baseball player Yogi Berra when his team was way behind in the National League
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Major travel disruption in city centre for three-week £40k roadworks
Major travel disruption is expected in the city centre due to three weeks of roadworks. The works in Thorpe Road and the Lower Clarence Road junction in Norwich, will take place from Monday, July 15, following the footway improvements currently
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See inside revamped Grade II listed townhouse in city centre on sale for £495K
A grade II listed property which has been "meticulously restored" is on the market. The open plan reception/dining room area with the kitchen to the rear (Image: Savills) Called Church House and located in Redwell Street, in the city centre
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Thief who stole Champagne from Waitrose ordered to pay back nearly £900
A man has been ordered to pay back nearly £900 after a string of thefts from city shops this year. Martyn Dawson, of Trafalgar Street in Lakenham, pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Norwich Magistrates Court for stealing more than £600 worth of
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Drivers face five weeks of disruptions on major route into city for £270k works
Drivers face more than a month of disruptions at a major road junction into the city for £270,000 traffic light works. The replacement of the lights at the Martineau Lane and Trowse Bypass junction is due to start on July 22. The junction will
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Revamp of city mosque gets go-ahead despite warnings of 'irreparable damage'
A city mosque is set for a revamp despite warnings that plans could cause "irreparable damage" to a historic building. Norwich City Council has given Ihsan Mosque and Islamic Centre, in Chapelfield East, the green light to extend the site from
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City restaurant to close for three week refurb
A city eatery has closed for almost a month as work gets under way to create a new look. Benji's in Jarrolds closed yesterday so the refurbishment works could begin. Located on floor one of the department store, the restaurant is usually open
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City shop 'working hard' to reopen this year after fire caused £92K of damage
A well-known charity hopes to bounce back later this year after an arsonist caused more than £90,000 worth of damage to its city store. British Red Cross had to close its St Benedicts Street shop in February after a homeless man set its doorway
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Police seize car on A11 for dangerous driving
Police have seized a car on the A11 for dangerous driving in the outskirts of Norwich. Officers were driving towards Thickthorn when they spotted a car displaying some "concerning driving" on Sunday, July 7. The vehicle was pulled over after
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Search enters fourth day for missing 65-year-old
The search for a missing 65-year-old has entered its fourth day. Police have confirmed they are continuing the search for Phil Edwards after he went missing at around 1am on Friday. Phil is thought have left his home address in Wrenningham
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Historic city building to become yoga and pilates studio
A new wellness studio is set to open in a historic Norwich location. Yantra Studio will launch in Netherconesford in King Street this September in the former New Museum of Contemporary Art. The business, founded by Abby Hoffmann, is set to
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'My broken heart is mended' - Cat found in nightclub two years after going missing
Builders at the city's former Mercy nightclub have reunited a cat with its owner more than TWO YEARS since it went missing. After stints living in the prison grounds during the last few years, Sadie was found in the former Prince of Wales club