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James Bagge reflects on a positive campaign in South West Norfolk
Friends and supporters have been generously congratulating me on my team’s contribution to the demise of our former MP. In that sense what was achieved could be counted as a success. There is no doubt she [Liz Truss] had shamelessly put her
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Why we shouldn't prejudge politicians based on their age
When is old too old – and young too young? George Clooney joined the chorus this week for 81-year-old Joe Biden to throw in the US Presidential race towel. “This is about age. Nothing more,” wrote 63-year-old Democrat donor Clooney, from the
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Revised plans submitted for derelict site in ongoing 16-year development saga
Revised plans have been submitted in the hope that development at a site which has been derelict for almost two decades can finally move forward. The proposals, off the back of plans lodged in November 2022, focus on the reduced number of houses
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Prolific burglar who assaulted prison officer ordered to wear electronic tag
A prolific burglar who committed multiple crimes across Norfolk and north Suffolk has been ordered to wear an electronic tag. Over the course of just a few months this year, James Smith was connected to more than ten incidents including assaults
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Magician bringing new show to city stage ahead of Edinburgh Fringe debut
A city magician is preparing for an important performance with a special preview at a Norwich theatre. Sean Alexander, who lives in Drayton and is known by his fans as The Confusionist, is performing his One Moment in Time show at Stage Two at
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City star joins Euro celebrations in Norwich
He wasn't eating paella or drinking Estrella. But Borja Sainz, Norwich's 23-year-old tricky winger, was spotted supporting the Three Lions at Norwich Fan Park last night as Gareth Southgate's men knocked The Netherlands out of the tournament.
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Bar's application for outdoor alcohol licence met with furious objections
A popular city centre bar which applied for an outdoor alcohol licence has been met with staunch backlash. Tipsy Jar, in Redwell Street, has applied for a licence to sell alcohol to be drunk in the garden of the neighbouring St Michael at Plea
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Police defend 'spying' on pro-Palestine protesters with university staff
Norfolk police has defended its actions after it was accused of spying on "possibly extreme" pro-Palestine protesters. An investigation uncovered a series of emails between staff at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Norfolk police due to
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Community garden vandalism branded 'disappointing and frustrating'
Vandals have smashed up a cherished community garden. Plants were destroyed, tables were burned and baskets were smashed at Hethersett village hall earlier this week, as well as a weather vane which was donated to the parish in memory of a lost
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QR codes DITCHED at city restaurant after angry customer stormed out
A city restaurant has announced a big business shake-up after an extreme reaction to its use of QR-code digital menus. An overhaul of the ordering system has been announced at First Draft Kitchen, which opened in St Giles Street last month, system
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Mays Performing Arts to showcase talent with two shows
A Norfolk performing arts school will lift the curtain on two student-led productions this summer. The shows will feature the skills and efforts of pupils at Mays Performing Arts (MPA). The first, The Little Mermaid Junior, is slated for July
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Comedic bingo caller win's special judges' award at 'bonkers' national competition
A city comedian has secured an accolade as the 'Judges' Favourite' at a national comedy competition. Freddie Main, from Norwich, was recognised for his satirical drag character, MP Babs Romance, by the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller panel on Sunday