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Christmas lectures look back in time
The University of East Anglia is holding its annual Christmas lectures this weekend, aimed at children from as young as 8.
New plan for controversial junction
An alternative has been drawn up to change a busy junction on Dereham Road.
A first draft stirred up strong opposition from local people, who warned their roads would be turned into rat runs. Read More…
Police called as students occupy building
There are unconfirmed reports that a small number of students have taken over the UEA Registry.
According to the UEA’s independent newspaper, Concrete, the students are part of the Save UEA Music campaign, which yesterday learnt the School of Music is to close.
To read more details of a midnight injunction served on the protesters, see Chris King’s report for Concrete online. Read More…
UEA to close School of Music
The University of East Anglia Council decided the fate of one of its oldest departments, The School of Music.
A silent protest has been held outside the meeting, followed by a rally and march at lunchtime.
As students raise concerns that the closure could be the tip of the iceberg, the UEA say it’s the only department currently under review.
Decision day for School of Music
Today, the University of East Anglia Council meets to decide the fate of one of its oldest and most academically renowned departments, The School of Music.
Almost 10,000 people have signed a petition to save the school.
As we gather in protest, there’s hope that a last minute, unprecedented offer might make a difference.
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Human-trafficking trial date set
Seven people are to stand trial charged with conspiracy to manage brothels.
The arrests followed an operation targeting people-trafficking and prostitution, including a raid on a Golden Triangle brothel.
Armed robber jailed
A 29-year-old man who threatened staff at two bookmakers with a knife, before stealing jewellery worth almost £40,000 has been jailed.
Torchlight procession to cathedral
This Friday sees a torchlight procession to the Roman Catholic cathedral on Earlham Road.
The ‘Give thanks service’ at the cathedral is organised by local charity, Big C, for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. Read More…
Schools go solar
Two local schools are part of a solar panel pilot project.
The panels were installed at Avenue Junior and Bignold Primary schools last weekend.
But as the government looks to cut feed-in tariffs next month, one nearby renewable firm says they’ll be hit hard.
