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Thousands flock to see Norwich Christmas lights switch on for 2024
Thousands flocked to the city centre on Thursday evening for the 2024 Christmas lights switch-on. The event was lively as ever, full of festive singalongs, fake snow and fairground rides. Large crowds gathered for this year's event (Image:
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'Beer is all around': City pub recreates Love Actually scene in new Christmas clip
Love is all around – and in Norwich so is beer. The team behind The Murderers pub in Timber Hill has recreated one of Love Actually’s most popular scenes as a “visual Christmas card” to its customers. The spoof mimics a moment towards the end
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All-star cast announced for major tour heading to Norwich
An all-star cast has been announced for a major tour heading to Norwich. Picture You Dead is coming to the Theatre Royal from April 1 to 5 2025 and it is the seventh book by crime writer Peter James to be adapted for the stage. When an unsuspecting
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Willow trees cut back by council to 'keep things tidy'
Willow trees in a scenic spot have been cut back in a move that has sparked concern they have been left too bare. The trees stand alongside the riverside walk in the Quayside, Norwich, which is one of the most photographed spots in the city.
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Crane towering over Norwich Castle to FINALLY be removed
After four years of being a focal point of the city skyline, the crane towering over Norwich Castle is to be removed. Spanning 136ft, the tower crane has loomed over the castle after being put up in September 2020 as major renovations began.
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City mum searching for answers ahead of inquest into death of 21-year-old son
The family of a 21-year-old who was found dead more than two years ago is searching for answers regarding his care in the lead up to his inquest. A pre-inquest was held at Norfolk Coroner's Court today regarding the death of Kurtis Ward, who was
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Birdsong UK tour, Norwich Theatre Royal review
Love and the brutality of war are cruelly intertwined in this stage adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’ novel Birdsong. The action differs slightly from the book’s original plot, but remains focused on Stephen Wraysford (played by James Esler).
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Dramatic photos show emergency services at shopping centre
Photos capturing emergency services swarming a shopping centre have emerged. On Monday evening, a combined training exercise took place at Chantry Place in Norwich. It involved teams from fire, police, ambulance, air ambulance, NARS, Scouts
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'Extremely rare' NHS coin listed for £4,000 just £2 in Norwich
An "extremely rare" NHS 50p coin which made headlines after being listed for £4,000 in Cheshire is up for grabs for just £2 in Norfolk. The shockingly expensive coin was minted in 1988 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Health
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Canoes block A47 after falling from trailer
Drivers faced delays on the A47 near Norwich this morning after three canoes blocked the road. The incident happened at 11.41am on the A47 at Blofield, near Shack Lane, when a trailer travelling eastbound carrying three canoes spilt its cargo on
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EastEnders star soaks up atmosphere at Norwich Market
An EastEnders star soaked up the atmosphere at Norwich Market during his visit to the city this week. Max Bowden, best known for playing Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap, is currently touring the country with Birdsong. Adapted from Sebastian Faulks
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Steak restaurant to open at former vegan site in Norwich Lanes
A new steak restaurant is opening in the former home of a vegan eatery in the Norwich Lanes. Tallow is located at 68-70 St Benedicts Street and the owners are friends George Colley and Natty Crothers. Their Norwich portfolio also includes pasta
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See inside national bakery chain's first Norwich branch
A national bakery chain has opened its first Norfolk branch in the city centre. From 8am today, the Cornish Bakehouse started serving pasties, sausage rolls and sweet treats to Norwich shoppers. Customers are able to take away their hot treats
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Former Sex Pistols star coming to Norwich on tour
The former frontman of the Sex Pistols has announced he is coming to Norwich on his latest tour. John Lyndon, also known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, is going on tour next summer with his band Public Image Ltd (PiL) and will be performing
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Popular nursery in city outskirts to double intake to nearly 100 children
A nursery and preschool in the city outskirts has been given the go-ahead to expand and double its intake to nearly 100 children. Under the plans, CleverClogs Nursery and Preschool branch in Dereham Road will construct an additional building at
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New fish and chip shop opening in village near Norwich
A new fish and chip shop is opening in a village near Norwich. Rumbles Fish Bar is hosting a grand opening in Coachmaker Way, Hethersett, next Monday (November 18). It is the first fish bar for owner Fırat Buluts who chose to open in Hethersett
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See inside this 'beautiful' 5-bed detached home in Trowse for sale at £899,950
A five-bedroom detached family home with a landscaped private garden and garage has hit the market. 2 Julian Drive, Trowse is for sale with Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £899,950. Selling agents Jackson-Stops said: “This beautifully presented
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Lineup revealed for new Christmas market at city park
A new Christmas market at a city park has announced its lineup of local makers. The Feed's Xmas Makers Market has revealed the handmade goods gift-shopping guests can expect to find when at Norwich's Waterloo Park on November 23 and 24. More
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Couple fulfil 'long-time dream' and open an Italian pop-up in city cafe
A couple has fulfilled their dream of opening an Italian restaurant in the city. Matt Harris, 28, and his partner Gigi Frost, 26, are the team behind the Basil Club, an Italian pop-up that launched in NR3. The Urban Lounge in Magdalen Road
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Plans to open large funeral home in former Lidl store given green light
Plans to transform a former city supermarket into a funeral home have been given the green light. East of England Co-operative submitted proposals to open a funeral services branch in Drayton Road. The site previously housed a Lidl store. Under
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Proposed eight-bed HMO receives backlash from neighbours
A petition has been lodged against plans to convert a family home into an eight-bed house of multiple occupancy (HMO) for students as neighbours fear it could push families out of the area. Almost 30 people living near the proposed conversion,
