newmarket-road
City’s first bus interchange
A new bus service started today, linking the train station to the UEA, via Eaton. One of the stops for the new No 30 is the ’interchange’ on Newmarket Road. While it currently looks no different to an ordinary bus stop, in time it will be a point from where passengers can catch connecting buses to a number of different locations, avoiding the city centre. Read More…
Stabbing victim “stable”
A man in his 20s is in a stable condition in hospital, after being stabbed at The George Hotel, off Newmarket Road. Firearms officers were called to deal with the situation early yesterday morning. Read More…
Opinion: Battle of the 4x4s
In one corner of south Norwich, the start of the new schools term signals “mayhem” for the people living there.
Over in our Opinion section read how parents’ school run habits may be forced to change. As it stands, the future of a local school is uncertain.
Battle of the 4x4s
A long-running dispute in south Norwich has taken an interesting twist, which puts the future of a local school in jeopardy. Read More…
Fortnight of roadworks at St Stephen’s
Essential maintenance work costing £400,000 starts this Sunday on St Stephens Road. The work with be staggered over 2 weeks, but will see St Stephen’s roundabout shut for a whole weekend.
South Norwich’s first 4D baby scans
4 dimensional pregnancy scans are being offered in south Norwich for the first time, by a private clinic on Newmarket Road. Pregnant women can to see detailed images of their babies moving around within the womb. Unlike a normal ultrasound, expectant Mums can see their babies smile, yawn and wiggle their toes. Read More…
Avoid the queues; roadworks start on Eaton bypass
Work starts on Monday on a scheme to extend the city-bound bus lane on Newmarket Road. The bus lane will become 24 hour, and start from the dual carriageway on the Eaton bypass. It’s part of wider scheme to develop faster, more efficient public transport in Norwich.
Creating a city fit for 2025
Public consultation closes tomorrow on a major strategy affecting Norwich’s roads in the future. It’s a huge document, in part dependent on the construction of the Northern Distributor Road. Here’s what it could mean for residents in south Norwich.
