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Tributes pour in for 'kind and caring' man stabbed to death in Norwich
Tributes have poured in from the family of a "kind and caring" man who was stabbed to death in Norwich. The family of Abdulkadar Chadli, 48 - who was stabbed in the chest on November 1 in Mousehold Street - have issued a tribute to who they've
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New Christmas 'Canopy of Light' unveiled in Norwich
The long-awaited replacement for Norwich's Tunnel of Light has been unveiled. The Canopy of Light sits in the newly refurbished Hay Hill and city folk got their first glimpse of it during Thursday's Christmas lights switch-on. It has been created
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Man jailed after stomping on victim's head in city attack
A 41-year-old has been jailed for seven months after repeatedly punching and kicking a man in Norwich. The attack happened in the early hours of September 5 in London Street when Brian McCadie struck the victim with his backpack who then sat down
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Teacher found dead days after 37th birthday was struggling with stress from his job
A city teacher who was found dead in woodland days after his 37th birthday was struggling with stress from his job, a court heard. Anthony Hill, was found in a wooded area between Heathgate and Mousehold Avenue on June 20 2024. When he went
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Treats stolen from supermarket during third burglary this month
A Korean supermarket has been hit with its third burglary this month after 22 boxes of treats were stolen. The theft happened at 5pm last Thursday at Itaewon in Norwich's Castle Quarter. CCTV footage captured a young man walking through the
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Lorry crash on A47 causes long delays
One of the county's busiest roads was blocked following a crash. The incident happened at 1pm on the A47 at the Thickthorn roundabout when a lorry and a car were involved in a collision. Police were called to the scene and the outside lane
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Beauty rooms open inside Jarrolds after major expansion
Office space inside a Norwich department store has been transformed into treatment rooms and a spacious nail bar. The Retreat has opened on the first floor of Jarrolds in London Street with New England-inspired interiors, featuring neutral colours
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Much-loved takeaway offering 'mega' £5 curry meal deal
A much-loved Bangladeshi and Indian takeaway is offering a "mega" curry deal as a thank you to its customers after a devastating break-in. Bombay Spice in Norwich was left with considerable damage after the raid in April last year which saw water
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Police warning over application for six-bed HMO on city outskirts
Police have warned "there is no room for complacency" around crime after an application was submitted for a new house of multiple occupancy (HMO). The application, submitted to Norwich City Council last week, is for the proposed conversion of a
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Award-winning luxury bathroom showroom to open in Norwich
An award-winning chain offering bespoke bathroom designs is set to open a new showroom in NR2. A sign has appeared in the window of the commercial unit at 113 Unthank Road revealing that a new Ripples store will be "opening soon". Owner of
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'Prolific offender' who attempted to punch officer after stealing coats spared jail
A man who assaulted an off-duty police officer has been sentenced following a string of thefts from cars and shops in Norwich. Described as a "prolific offender", Frankie Saich, 39, of no fixed address, received his sentence at Norwich Magistrates
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Balaclava-wearing teenager arrested over alleged threats made in Primark
Police arrested two teenagers who fled the scene after they were alleged to have been making threats inside a city high street retailer. Officers were called to Primark in Haymarket at 6pm on Tuesday (November 12) following reports of two males
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Famous headliners announced for major Norwich festival in 2025
The headliners have been revealed for a major city-wide festival and it includes a Strictly Come Dancing star. Norwich Science Festival returns from Saturday, February 15 to Saturday, February 22 2025. Expect a jam-packed programme of shows
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Man to be sentenced after admitting to break-in at city centre shop
A man is due to be sentenced for breaking into a city centre games shop and stealing hundreds of pounds. After nearly two months on the run, police confirmed a man has been arrested for breaking into Athena Games, in St Gregory's Alley. The
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Outdoor saunas and cosy riverside experience launching at city pub
A cosy outdoor experience offering mulled wine, fire pits and wood-fired saunas is launching in a riverside pub. The Lion’s Den is opening on the banks of the River Wensum next to the Red Lion Bishopsgate on Saturday. Customers will be able
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Man in his 50s dies at home from an ecstasy overdose
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who died at home earlier this year after taking MDMA. David Cowburgh, who was born on July 3, 1965 in Dumfries Scotland died at his home in Memorial Way in Lingwood on June 29 this year. He was 58 years
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City MPs weigh in on First Bus ticket inspector saga
Norwich’s MPs have weighed into the row between First Bus and city folk over passengers being thrown off buses by “heavy-handed” ticket inspectors. And now a crisis meeting has been arranged between an MP and the firm to bash out a compromise.
