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New primary school for south Norwich
Governors from two Norwich faith schools have voted to amalgamate them – but not until September 2013. Read More…
Arrest following 3 robberies
A man has been arrested following a robbery at a jewellers in the city centre yesterday afternoon.
Police are questioning him in relation to two other recent robberies of bookmakers in south Norwich. Read More…
Bonfire night: your guide
If you’re thinking of heading to an organised display, the fireworks in Earlham Park are back this Saturday.
This year they’re being staged by the same company who’ve put on displays at the London Eye and Legoland.
Here’s a quick guide to what’s on offer. Read More…
Second bookies robbed at knifepoint
Detectives are linking a robbery of a bookmakers on Old Palace Road to a similar one on Hall Road last week. Read More…
New Tesco store to open
Tesco are opening another store in south Norwich next week.
The store has been inundated with job applications ahead of the opening. Read More…
Hundreds queue for Coldplay
First in the queue: Phil Deadman, Antonia Tony-Fadipe and Nadine Davies. Read More…
An evening with Griff Rhys Jones
Tickets are on sale for an evening with TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones, whose ‘fantasy coffin’ is on display at the Sainsbury Centre. Read More…
Academy aims for ‘outstanding’
Since opening 2 years ago, City Academy’s “improvement has been rapid” according to Ofsted.
Praised by inspectors, the former failing school is now aiming for ‘outstanding’ by 2014. Read More…
Radio station revamp
The UEA’s radio station is now available online to the wider community in south Norwich. Read More…
Black pharaohs, forgeries and finds
In the early 1900s, Jeremiah Colman bought a 3,500 year old mummy shroud, along with over 200 other Egyptian artifacts. The shroud is now part of the Castle Museum collection, alongside a mummy gifted by George V.
The stories behind the collection will be explored in a series of talks at the RC cathedral throughout October.
Photo: (c) Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
