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Sanctuary raided by police over welfare concerns plans to rehome animals again
An animal sanctuary raided by the police just a few weeks ago is planning to take in animals again. Hallswood Animal Sanctuary, which already has more than 1,000 animals under its care, has been given a verbal green light by authorities to continue
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Five day project to cause disruption on major Norwich route
Drivers will face disruption on a major route in and out of Norwich later this month. Lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A11 Newmarket Road while roadworks are carried out. The roadworks - near the junctions
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Norwich named one of England's best wildlife hotspots
A leading retailer has crowned Norwich as one of the top wildlife conservation spots in the country. Norwich has been ranked as the sixth-best spot for wildlife in England by the outdoor clothing company Millets. The ranking was based on where
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Award-winning city restaurant up for sale as 'final chapter' begins
The "final chapter" has begun at an award-winning Norwich restaurant as it goes up for sale. Bishop's Dining Room & Wine Bar opened in St Andrews Hill 14 years ago and customers are greeted by the charismatic owner Alessandro Tranquillo. Head
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Four-bed detached home in sought after location on sale for £900k
A detached home sheltered away from the city's hustle and bustle has hit the market. The kitchen space at the home (Image: Pymm & Co) Located just off Newmarket Road, in the Mount Pleasant area, the home boasts a private sweeping driveway
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Popular riverside pub reopens after major refurb
A popular pub overlooking the River Yare has reopened following a six-figure investment. The Rushcutters in Thorpe St Andrew was back open today with a new look and feel following refurbishments to both its interior and exterior. The refurb
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Zebra crossing set for £230k upgrade after woman was hit by car
A zebra crossing in Horsford is set to be upgraded after a woman was hit by a car on Christmas Eve. The incident happened last year in Holt Road, by the junction with Mill Lane, and resulted in the woman being taken to hospital with serious injuries
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Grandma, 82, left with broken shower for MONTHS despite constant pleas to fix it
An 82-year-old grandma has been struggling without washing facilities for more than two months despite constantly calling her housing association to fix the problem. Miriam Gay’s family has been contacting Orbit Housing Group every other day since
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Baristas battle it out to be named best in coffee shop 'smackdown'
Baristas from across Norwich and beyond battled it out to be named the best at a competition in a city coffee shop. Giles Hayward-Smith opened Buffalo Coffee Brewers in St Benedicts Street in October 2023. On Friday night, he hosted a 'Barista
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Fresh bid launched to build 300 homes in city outskirts
A long-dormant plan to build hundreds of new homes on the city outskirts has been renewed with a fresh bid. The project would see up to 300 houses built and the creation of a 150-acre community woodland park at Racecourse Plantations, just off
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'Dangerous' skate park condemned after failing safety inspection
A village's "dangerous" skate park has been condemned after it failed to meet health and safety standards in a recent inspection. The half pipe at Tasburgh Village Hall, Grove Lane, has been barred from use because it is no longer "fit for purpose
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Calls for stronger regulation to stop speeding e-bike cyclists
Anger has erupted over people zooming around Norwich on e-bikes with city folk calling on tighter regulations to curb speeding cyclists. John Noon, 62, says he saw one e-bike rider going at “about 40mph” in St Stephens Street and knock over a woman
