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The much-loved Tombland restaurant which sadly closed after 25 years
A restaurant renowned for its sugar-covered pancakes and stacked pizzas left its treat-seeking fans heartbroken when it announced its closure after nearly 25 years. We are of course talking about Pizza One Pancakes Too which stood in Tombland for
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American-style chicken shop celebrates 'blessing' of a launch in Norwich
The owner of a new American-style chicken shop said he feels "blessed" to have had such a busy first week. The first TopG Wings restaurant launched in the centre of Mildenhall in November 2023 and quickly attracted customers from as far as London
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Schoolboy from Norfolk features in campaign for major brand
Shoppers across the country will be seeing the face of a Mulbarton schoolboy after he was chosen to be in the Christmas campaign for a major retail brand. Hayes Barber joined a modelling agency in June as a way to boost his confidence and just
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Delia Smith to star in Aladdin panto
Delia Smith is swapping pots and pans for panto after taking on a starring role in Aladdin. The celebrity chef will voice the Great Spirit of Norwich in this year's panto at the Norwich Theatre Royal. “I am delighted to join the Norwich Theatre
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Inquest opens into death of 31-year-old UEA ice hockey player
An opening into the death of a UEA ice hockey player heard he had multiple drugs in his system at the time he drowned in the River Wensum. Oliver Amies was born on July 14, 1993 and lived in White Swan Walk, Old Laundry Court, died on August 20
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Council U-turns on decision to turn off streetlights in city suburb
The council has U-turned on its decision to switch off streetlights in a city suburb after a backlash from people living in the area. Norfolk County Council will now turn off the lights in Dussindale Drive from midnight to 5am. It originally
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Award-winning beauty clinic secures new premises in heart of Norwich
A multi-award-winning beauty clinic has secured a "stunning" new premises in the heart of Norwich. Bonnie Mallett, 32, started working in the beauty industry when she was 18 years old. She founded her business, Beauty and Aesthetics by Bonnie
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Cocktail and burger restaurant opens in Norwich Lanes
The owner of a newly opened burger restaurant in Norwich Lanes said his “staff are buzzing” after its first week of trading. Jeff Taylor, owner of the Bun Exchange, opened a sister site Little Micky’s in Bridwell Alley off Saint Andrews Street.
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Opening date revealed for major retailer coming to city shopping centre
The opening date of a major retailer coming to a city shopping centre has been revealed. Trespass will soon be opening in level one of Castle Quarter, near to the White Lion Street entrance. The new store is opening on Saturday, November 16
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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter
Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash
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Long delays on A47 after turkey lorry overturns
Drivers are facing delays on the A47 near Norwich after a turkey lorry overturned. The incident happened at Blofield, before the Brundall roundabout, today at about 6.43am when a lorry headed to Norwich carrying Bernard Matthews-branded turkey
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Popular bakery's application to spruce up new site approved
Popular bakery shop Greggs application to spruce up its most recently opened store with new signage has been given the green light. It means a five-metre tall, double-sided sign, will come with Greggs' recognisable lettering and be erected on the
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'It's very metallic': City folk react after first look at Canopy of Light
City folk are getting their first glimpse of the festive structure replacing the Tunnel of Light as it is constructed in Hay Hill. The light-strung metal cube, called the Canopy of Lights, was described by Norwich BID as the “first of its kind
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Hundreds of homes to be built on former Marsh site
Hundreds of homes are set to be built where the former Marsh building stood, newly submitted plans reveal. Under proposals put forward by owners of the site, Zive Capital, more than 400 flats which will be rented to young professionals will be
