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…
Scientists gain £3/4 M funding
Norwich scientists are working on a new project to test ways of reducing people’s appetites.
The Institute of Food Research (IFR) has been awarded £750,000 in funding to help combat the problems caused by obesity.
Free insulation for thousands of homes
Free or subsidised insulation is being offered to Norwich home-owners, thanks to a scheme funded by Norwich City Council, energy and insulation firms and a local charity.
But it’s on a first come first served basis. Councillor Bert Bremner: “The government requires energy companies to set aside a pot of money to pay for the scheme but once it’s gone, it’s gone, so I would urge local people to get cracking and take full advantage of what is being offered.” Read More…
Call to keep cancer surgery local
Bosses at the N&N are fighting to continue an important surgical procedure at the hospital.
Their chairman, David Prior, said: “There is a suggestion that liver surgery may be moved from Norwich, a move that we believe would be detrimental to patients.” Read More…
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