crime
Controversial plans under consultation
Consulation closes next week on council plans to switch off the street lights in the Golden Triangle.
Over 12000 letters have been sent out across south Norwich, asking for comments on turning off the lights between midnight and 5am.
Click here to see the map in greater detail. Read More…
Feature: Pros and cons of Twitter
Norfolk police are finding social media sites proving very useful, when it comes to getting information out to the public.
The force have 3000 followers across Facebook and Twitter.
But in our Features section, read how such sites are generating problems for them, when it comes to major investigations.
Police: Pros and cons of Twitter
Norfolk police are using social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, to engage with the public.
Earlier this month, a single tweet appealing for information on a missing Norwich teenager reached more than 13,000 people online in the space of half an hour.
And they’re using these channels to control speculation, such as during a recent firearms incident in Norwich.
But the police also warn that social media can damage investigations, when rumours are spread via social networking sites.
Man arrested for criminal damage
A man’s been charged, following an incident which saw 21 rubbish trucks vandalised. Read More…
21 rubbish trucks vandalised
All of the collection vehicles at Biffa’s Norwich depot were vandalised yesterday.
Staff worked overnight to repair as many of the 21 vehicles as possible, to allow collections to go ahead. Read More…
Woodland project in heart of city
Work’s due to start this month enhancing an area of woodland on Earlham Road.
Volunteers are needed to help build a sweeping pathway through the woodland, next door to The Black Horse Pub. Read More…
Scream mask robbery: latest
A man who robbed a Dereham Road newsagent at gun point, wearing a scream mask, has appeared in court. Read More…
Attempted murder: latest
A local man appeared in court via video link today, charged with 3 counts of attempted murder. Read More…
Armed robbery on Dereham Road
A shop worker was given 20 seconds to empty the till during an armed robbery at the weekend.
A man, wearing a scream mask, made off with money and scratchcards from Kim’s News and Food on Dereham Road. Read More…
College Road man in court
A 28 year old man has appeared in court, charged with three counts of attempted murder. Read More…
