health
Hospital opens key new centre
A brand new centre opened today at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, equipped with the first MRI scanner of its kind in the country.
Photos: LSI Architects
Clinic raises money for NNUH
500 babies have been born at a new birthing unit at the N&N since it opened in August.
This weekend, a local clinic will be raising money for the unit, by offering cut-price therapy sessions at The Forum. 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…
Opinion: Time for tenants to unite
Young people in rented accommodation may be kept off the housing ladder for longer than any generation since 1945, according to one local councillor.
Samir Jeraj, who represents Town Close ward, argues it’s time for tenants to come together to fight for decent conditions and rents.
Read Samir Jeraj’s thoughts, over in our Opinion section. Read More…
Join this summer’s Race for Life
Almost 10 thousand women walked, ran or jogged the Norwich Race for Life last year.
Organisers are hoping even more will sign up for this summer’s event.
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N&N: seven unions strike
The Norfolk and Norwich University hospital is bracing itself for tomorrow’s strike, as seven different unions take industrial action.
Some services, such as A&E and cancer treatment, will operate as normal, but others will be hit. Read More…
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…
Scientists gain £3/4 M funding
Norwich scientists are working on a new project to test ways of reducing people’s appetites.
The Institute of Food Research (IFR) has been awarded £750,000 in funding to help combat the problems caused by obesity.
