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Homes at risk of flash floods
Almost two thousand homes in south Norwich have been identified as at risk of flash flooding.
Residents in potentially vulnerable properties can find out what they can do to help protect their homes this week.
Photo: Andrew Wenley.
Labour retains power at City Hall
It was a good night for Labour last night in the City Council elections, as they gained 2 seats from the Conservatives. The Greens also gained Thorpe Hamlet. Read More…
Election night: could Norwich go green?
As it stands, Labour run Norwich City Council with 16 of the 39 seats.
But the Green Party have made gains in Norwich in every election for the past ten years. With 14 seats, they’re confident of winning at least one more.
Is 2011 the year Britain sees it’s first Green council? Read More…
Opinion: could Norwich go green?
Will any of the 13 seats up for grabs on Norwich City Council tomorrow night change colour?
With prominent names in south Norwich standing down, we look ahead to see if Labour can hold on to power at City Hall.
Green Party councillors stand down
Three prominent councillors won’t be standing for The Green Party in the next local elections.
They include Adrian Ramsay, who campaigned to become MP for Norwich South during last year’s general election. Read More…
Work to prevent flash flooding
Ward councillors in part of south Norwich have successfully lobbied to get drains cleared, after streets were hit by flooding. If you’re worried about your street, there’s still time to report problem areas. Read More…
Brewery invests in local pub
Punch Taverns are refurbishing the Black Horse on Earlham Road. While the work’s carried out the pub is open for business as usual.
Feature: How Facebook is helping one pub thrive
Over in our Features section, read how one local landlord is using social networking to connect with his customers.
How Facebook is helping one pub thrive
One of the best-known pubs in the Golden Triangle is using social networking to connect with its customers. Run by a landlord in his 20s, he’s proving they can move with the times.
Local teacher training among best in UK
A scheme that places trainee teachers in classrooms for the majority of their course has been rated ”outstanding” by Ofsted. One of the only south Norwich schools to opt into the scheme says it’s benefited the whole school.
