business
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UEA students, who had bought annual bus passes, returned on the first day of this term to find their route had been withdrawn.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…
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…
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.”
Unlocking pupils’ potential
There’s a growing demand for extra support for children outside of school.
One local centre, which has over 200 pupils on its books, is holding an Open Day at The Forum next month for parents who want to find out 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.
Opinion: How to help south Norwich grow
Throughout 2012, help is on hand for new start-up companies, creating local jobs for the future. A series of events at the John Innes Centre and around Norwich aim to help innovation flourish in key sectors.
Over in our Opinion section, local solicitor Andrew Wood explains his involvement with Start-Up Masterclass.
How to help south Norwich grow
Help is on hand for anyone with a great business idea.
Start-Up Masterclass is holding events throughout the year, helping young companies get off the ground and creating local jobs for the future.
At next Monday’s event, I’ll take entrepreneurs through the legal pitfalls to avoid at the John Innes Centre. Read More…
Opinion: Comment round-up
Certain stories have been causing a stir in recent weeks.
Read what’s been getting you talking in our Comment round-up.
5 things you didn’t know about… Moorish
Unique to Norwich, Moorish is a falafel bar on Lower Goat Lane.
This month they’re featured in our series giving a snapshot of local businesses. Read More…
