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Charity opens nursery in new £3m multi-purpose facility
A charity has opened a new nursery in a village on the outskirts of Norwich. The staff at Crackerjacks welcomed the first children to their nursery at the new £3m Jubilee Centre in St Giles Park in Cringleford last week. The charity has been
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Death of medical student called an 'absolute tragedy' in tribute
Staff and students at the UEA have spoken of their "heartbreak" as the name of a man in his 20s who died at UEA Sportspark has been released. Mohammed Farraj was a second-year medical student who died while using the university's gym on Wednesday
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Lead casting announced for hit musical heading to Norwich
The lead casting has been announced for a hit musical heading to Norwich on a major UK tour. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to the Theatre Royal from April 30 to May 10 2025. The show has had multiple runs on Broadway
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Smash burger kitchen launches inside Norwich pub
The team running the kitchen inside a Norwich pub have swapped pasta for burgers. Musette has just launched at The Stanley in Magdalen Road and food is served from Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. The no-fuss menu includes smash beef patty
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City's busiest street plunged into lockdown after man seen on top of car park
One of the city’s busiest streets was plunged into chaos after emergency services worked to bring a man down from a nearby multi-storey car park. St Stephen’s Street was cordoned off for two hours on Thursday morning after a lone figure was spotted
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UEA student who died at Sportspark named
The student who died at the UEA Sportspark has been named. Mohammed Farraj, a second-year medical student in his 20s, has been confirmed by the university as the man who died during an incident yesterday evening. His family have been informed
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People living near UEA 'hit really hard' after student dies at Sportspark
People living near the UEA Sportspark have been “hit really hard” after a student died at the university’s gym. Students say they are shocked after finding out a man in his 20s died at the site after an incident yesterday evening. One student
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Winter Wonderland with real ice rink and rides returning to Norfolk
Winter Wonderland Norwich returns to the Norfolk Showground over the festive period and there will be new additions. It will be open from Friday, November 22 2024 until Sunday, January 5 2025 and general admission starts at £4, with under 2s entering
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Major city centre road closed by police due to safety concerns over man
A major city centre road was closed this morning due to concerns for the safety of a man. Emergency services were called at 9.17am following reports of a man in the car park in St Stephens Street. The road was closed from the roundabout to
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Attractive four-bed family home in city suburb up for sale at £795,000
A detached family home occupying a large plot on a private road in a popular city suburb has hit the market. Meadow Lodge, Thorpe St Andrew is for sale with Strutt & Parker at a guide price of £795,000. Selling agents Strutt & Parker said:
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UEA Sportspark to remain closed after death of student
The UEA Sportspark in Norwich will remain closed today after a man in his 20s died. Emergency services were called at about 7pm on Wednesday to the gym following reports of a medical emergency involving a man who had been using gym equipment.
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Investigation stalls in the hunt for Paragon Place murderer
A police investigation into the murder of a man during daylight in a busy city estate has stalled. Detectives are no closer to arresting someone in connection with the fatal stabbing of Oliver Payne two months on from his killing. Immediately
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Fresh opposition over takeaway chain's application to extend opening times
A takeaway’s application to increase its opening times is facing fresh opposition after neighbours raised concerns its approval will lead to other restaurants submitting similar plans. Papa John’s in Colman Road has been battling for more than
