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Nine exotic birds spotted feeding in garden in 'rare sight'
A flock of nine exotic birds have been spotted feeding in a garden on the city outskirts. Carolyn Smith, who lives just off Keswick Road in Cringleford, has been welcoming the occasional group of parakeets into her garden for the last year but
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Police swoop near discount store after car stolen from city car park
Police have swooped on a road outside a city discount store after tracking down a stolen car. The incident happened on Prince of Wales Road, Norwich just before 11am on November 16 when a car was stolen from a car park. Police tracked the stolen
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Fire fears at block of luxury city centre flats
There are fears that people living in a block of luxury flats would ignore a fire alarm if a real blaze started after a glitch resulted in it going off daily for hours at a time. Neighbours in St Annes Quarter in King Street say that since a new
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City centre home with views over Norwich Castle goes on sale for £200k
A property with stunning views of Norwich Castle and nestled in the heart of the city centre has hit the market for just £200,000. The kitchen area at the property (Image: Minors and Brady) Located in Old Post Office Court the one-bed maisonette
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Ambulance worker saves girl from A47 bridge death-plunge
An ambulance worker saved a girl from falling 40ft from an A47 bridge as she teetered on the wrong side of the railings. Ian Willgress, an emergency medical technician for the East of England Ambulance Service, was on duty with mental health nurse
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REVEALED: Opening date for hotly-anticipated fast food chain in city centre
The opening date of the latest fast-food chain in the city has been announced. Taco Bell will start serving customers this week as work is completed at its first branch in Norfolk. From 11am on Tuesday, November 19, diners will be able to enjoy
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Warning over Facebook scam offering six months of free bus travel for just £2
People have been warned about a Facebook scam which claims to offer six months unlimited travel with First Buses for just £2. First Eastern Counties have urged people not to click on the link in the fake advert. A spokesman said: "We
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'Disappointing' plans emerge to transform former bank into flats
Plans have emerged to transform a former Barclays bank into housing - but the change has been described as a "disappointing" option for the high street. The plans have emerged for the old bank in Market Street in Wymondham, which could become seven
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City roads left grid locked after a two car crash
Drivers are urged to avoid a city road after a crash between two cars left one turned on its side. The incident happened in Earlham Road outside the university village at the junction of Wilberforce Road this morning. Police were called at
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City cafe closes its doors after six years in Norwich Lanes
A Norwich Lanes business has closed the doors after six years of serving the city. The Games Table boardgame café has announced its closure after its landlords took back control of the building due to issues regarding rent. The Lower Gate Lane
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Warnings one of city's busiest shopping streets is becoming a 'dead street'
In medieval times it was the main entrance into the walled city from London. And over the years it has been the backdrop as England’s rulers including Elizabeth I and Charles II visited Norwich. But now city folk say St Stephens Street is in
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Homeware and lifestyle shop inspired by trip to Japan opens in city centre
A new homeware and lifestyle store inspired by a trip to Japan has opened in the city. The Shopkeeper has started serving customers from its new home in Upper St Giles Street. The shop started life in Great Dunmow in Essex in 2016 but has opened
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Popular ice cream kiosk to become permanent city square feature
A popular city centre ice cream business is set to get a major revamp as it moves into a new permanent location. Joe's Place, formerly known as Giuseppino Ices, will leave its temporary pink and white kiosk in Hay Hill and will be replaced with
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Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband
As the holiday season approaches, staying connected becomes more important than ever. Whether it’s video-calling distant family, streaming festive movies or keeping the kids entertained with online games, reliable, high-speed broadband is essential
