New centre opens for community
A brand new centre providing support for families opened in south Norwich today. Read More…
Local bar taken to court
The Workshop on Earlham Road has been taken to court by a local resident. The case has left the bar with thousands of pounds to pay in legal fees. Read More…
Hundreds snap up hot meals
Free hot meals are being served up each week in Norwich, made from ingredients shops would otherwise throw away.
It’s part of a project to reduce the amount of food waste… Read More…
Scots and Irish head to south Norwich
The Scottish take on the Irish in a cycle speedway event in Harford Park this Saturday.
It’s ahead of the National Championships, which will be held in south Norwich later this year.
South Norwich News grows
Today marks a significant step for South Norwich News as we start work on a new section of the website.
We’re aiming to build a guide for anyone who wants to get a community initiative off the ground. If you know of a project we should include, get in touch.
Rat runs: council to rethink options
Petitions signed by nearly 200 residents opposing changes to the Dereham/Heigham Road junction could make the council go back to the drawing board.
The city council wants to ban right turns off Dereham Road at that junction, as part of plans to bring in a new fast bus route.
A report suggests the council reviews its plans, taking into account the concerns of local residents.
New football centre opens
A 5-a-side soccer complex built in the grounds of The Hewett School has opened to the public.
The Goals Soccer Centre has 10 floodlit arenas which will be open 7 days a week until 11pm. Read More…
UEA Sportspark defend fees
Parents have complained that the cost of taking children swimming at the UEA Sportspark is too high.
But the venue, which was built for community use with lottery funding, argue their fees are very low, if under 16s become members. Read More…
Treasure beneath our feet
Tucked away in a cellar on a south Norwich street is a rare collection of silver.
Acquired over a lifetime, its owner wanted it to be open to the public – but because of its value, the exact location is kept under wraps.
Our reporter, Susanna Wood, gained access to one of Norwich’s smallest museums.
Read more in our Features section.
Norwich Lanes celebrate 5th birthday
Five years ago, a group of independent retailers set up Norwich Lanes within the city’s historic quarter.
They wanted to make the Lanes a number one destination for shoppers and tourists, offering a distinct alternative to the High Street.
With nearly a hundred members, they have ambitions for the future.
Photo: Norwich City Council.
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