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Time for remembrance
Thousands are expected to attend this Sunday’s Remembrance service in front of Norwich’s newly-completed war memorial.
The service will be lead by the Lord Mayor of Norwich, Tom Dylan, who said: “I would like to ask everyone to take time to remember and pay respects to those who have given their lives or lost family and friends.”
From Union Street to the big screen
A local 16 year old has been catapulted into the limelight after co-starring in a film which opens in cinemas across the UK today. Roger Nsengiyumva lives in south Norwich but following critical acclaim for the film, his future could lie far from here. Read More…
Firefighters: cuts will delay response times
Photo: Rhodri Coleman
50 firefighters tackled a blaze at a Tombland restaurant this lunchtime. At it’s height, the fire at Zizzi’s – which used to be Pizza One, Pancakes Two – needed 10 fire crews to put it out. The smoke could be seen across the city.
A spokesperson for the fire service, Martin Barsby said: “The manager of the restaurant deserves praise. He did exactly the right thing, getting his staff out as quickly as he could.”
The fire comes a day after cuts to the service were approved by councillors, which the Fire Brigade’s Union (FBU) claim will delay response times in the future. Read More…
Feature: Film-making made easy
If you’re interested in film or making movies, there’s a free course available. Learn about the directors’ secrets, over in our Features section.
Film making made easy
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make films, the BBC offer a free, one day course. Learn the basics of movie making by shooting and editing your own film. Read More…
Barclays’ parting gift
Barclays have agreed to help pay for Christmas lights on Upper St Giles, as the bank closes its branch in December. But shopkeepers on the street fear losing the cash point will hit their businesses hard. Read More…
New grocers set to open
An old-fashioned grocers is opening in the heart of Norwich Lanes. Just around the corner from Habitat: “it’s going to be a grocery store, not necessarily like we remember it, but how we think it used to be.”
Interest grows in Norwich Free School
Progress on what could be one of the country’s first free schools is gathering pace. A building has been secured, a Governing Body is in place and dozens of parents have expressed an interest. At the heart of the idea behind Norwich Free School is affordable childcare - a key issue for many parents. Read More…
Languages at Louis’
A local deli is offering people the chance to improve their foreign languages, over a cup of coffee. To date, they’re offering sessions in French, Spanish, German or Italian, but are open to suggestions.
