Bacteria found at neonatal unit
Tests on the water used in the neonatal unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital have shown higher than normal levels of a bacteria.
A small number of babies have also been identified as having the bacteria – but are not showing any signs of infection.
Sterile water is being used as a precaution. Read More…
Inspectors report on NNUH
An unannounced inspection of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has taken place. Read More…
Students use sex to further careers
A poll of UEA student attitudes to sex is back.
Banned in 2011 after questions were raised over ethics, the results are published in today’s Valentine edition of the student newspaper.
Among other things, it finds over a third of students have used sex to further their career.
Campaigners lobby County Hall
Anti-cuts campaigners are lobbying Norfolk County Council leaders this morning, as councillors meet to set the budget.
At the same time, the coalition representing disabled people locally has written an open letter to all Norfolk MPs urging them to reject the government’s proposals for reform of welfare, health and social care.
Photo: Last year’s Valentine’s rally ahead of “toughest budget” in County Council’s history.
Hospital opens key new centre
A brand new centre opened today at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, equipped with the first MRI scanner of its kind in the country.
Photos: LSI Architects
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…
N&N: seven unions strike
The Norfolk and Norwich University hospital is bracing itself for tomorrow’s strike, as seven different unions take industrial action.
Some services, such as A&E and cancer treatment, will operate as normal, but others will be hit. Read More…
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