Summer on the big screen
With a summer of sporting events around the corner, details of which events will be screened at Chapelfield have been announced.
Take a seat for Wimbledon, the Olympics or the Queen’s Jubilee.
MP intervenes in bus row
The MP for Norwich South has secured a meeting with First following concerns over the changes to bus routes in the city.
Some UEA students, who had bought annual bus passes, returned on the first day of this term to find their route had been withdrawn.
Simon Wright wants to hear people’s experiences and concerns ahead of the meeting. Read More…
Keep an eye out scrap dealers
Police are asking for help to spot vans laden with scrap metal as the crime rises in Norwich. Read More…
Plan to open Earlham Road Free School
The Free School Norwich are proposing to open another brand new primary in south Norwich. Read More…
Rubbish collections: “absolute priority”
Reassurances have been given that city rubbish collections will go ahead this week.
Emergency arrangements were made late last night, after contractor The Fountains Group went into administration. Read More…
Opinion: Time for tenants to unite
Young people in rented accommodation may be kept off the housing ladder for longer than any generation since 1945, according to one local councillor.
Samir Jeraj, who represents Town Close ward, argues it’s time for tenants to come together to fight for decent conditions and rents.
Read Samir Jeraj’s thoughts, over in our Opinion section. Read More…
Feature: Unlocking pupils’ potential
A growing number of parents are opting for extra tuition for their children in English and Maths.
Next month there’s a chance to learn about after-school tuition at an Open Day at The Forum.
With over 200 children (many doing both subjects) already on their books, the director of First Class Learning talks about what they offer in our Features section: “Every child can do better given more practice and support.”
Cash for street celebrations
If you’re planning a street party to mark the Queen’s jubilee, a pot of funding has been made available.
Community groups and organisations can bid for up to £500 for five events coming up in 2012. Read More…
Norwich-grown charity album launched
Young people at Norwich’s YMCA have written, recorded and produced an album inside just 10 weeks.
Available to download from next week, all the proceeds will be ploughed back into the charity.
Join this summer’s Race for Life
Almost 10 thousand women walked, ran or jogged the Norwich Race for Life last year.
Organisers are hoping even more will sign up for this summer’s event.
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