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Couple had lucky escape after blaze broke out in tanning shop
People living next to a tanning salon which went up in flames recalled their lucky escape after the blaze quickly spread to their home. A couple whose house adjoins Sunshop, on the corner of Middletons Lane and Windsor Road, managed to flee their
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Paddleboard dating event returns with reunion after sell-out summer
After a sell out summer series, one paddleboarding business is continuing its role as the city's matchmaker with the return of a dating event. The Tinder Tuesday events hosted by Norwich Paddleboard Hire took the city by storm this summer, with
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Pavement peril: Is this city street sinking?
In 1967, a revolution began in Norwich when London Street became the first shopping street in the UK to be pedestrianised. The closure of the street to traffic was intended to make the city more accessible to walkers but that may now be in jeopardy
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Police hunting for driver after car crashes outside popular city pubs
Police are hunting for the driver of a car that crashed outside a popular pub in the early hours of the morning. A spokeswoman for Norfolk police has confirmed that at around 12.40am on Friday a car crashed into the bollards that line the bridge
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Fire breaks out at tanning salon
A fire has broken out at a tanning salon in Hellesdon. Six crews from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze for an hour after being called to the incident. Sunshop, a tanning salon on the corner of Middletons Lane and Windsor Road
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Pair appear in court charged with robbery and impersonating a police officer
A man and woman have appeared in court after two men were robbed by people pretending to be police officers. It follows an incident on October 8 shortly after 6.10pm in St Stephens Square, Norwich, when the men had a phone and a bike stolen by
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Man found dead at home after 'multiple drugs' found in system
Norfolk Coroner's Court opened an inquest into the death of a man where there were "concerns for his safety". Gary Wordingham was born on July 14, 1962 in London but died at his home in Dolphin Grove, Norwich on August 21. A report read out
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Opening date announced for riverside pub after refurbishment
The opening date for a riverside pub has been announced. The Rushcutters in Thorpe St Andrew is set to reopen next week after a month of extensive renovations. The pub, in Yarmouth Road, closed on September 16 for revamp work to the inside
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First look at major tour heading to city with award-winning soapstar
A major UK tour is heading to Norwich and it stars an award-winning EastEnders actor. Birdsong, adapted from Sebastian Faulks' bestselling 1993 novel, will be at the Theatre Royal from November 12 to 16 2024. It tells the story of one man’
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Rapidly expanding village on city outskirts set for more homes
A village in the outskirts of Norwich is set for more homes after plans were given the green light. Nine more houses will be built in Blofield as Broadland District Council has approved plans for the small development in Yarmouth Road. Construction
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City centre mini market looking to take over empty shop next door
A city centre mini market has applied to take over the shop next door to sell food and drink. The proposal, submitted to Norwich City Council last week, is to convert the use of the former Abbey Coins and Medals Shop. Thidar Win, who owns Win
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Application submitted for eight-bed HMO conversion on city outskirts
Plans have been submitted to extend and convert a property on the outskirts of the city into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO). Kishan Dattani submitted the proposal for the house, in Wycliffe Road, to the Norwich City Council on Monday.
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Longwater car park to get new EV chargers
Plans for a dozen new electric vehicle chargers at Longwater Retail Park have been submitted. The chargers would be installed on the eastern side of the Sainsbury's car park, in the middle of the retail site. They would be made from reinforced
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Grieving dog lover's warning after puppy dies from highly contagious virus
A grieving dog lover has warned pet owners to be on their guard after a highly contagious virus killed her weeks-old puppy. Rachael Styles, from Hethersett, was over the moon when she brought Mini the golden Labrador home but did not realise their
