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Robbery at Royal Bank of Scoland in Queen Street, Norwich: Picture David Bale

Armed police on Norwich streets after suspected armed robbery

Armed police have been deployed in Norwich after reports of a suspected armed robbery at a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland in the city centre.

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Sharon Hulbert who is 48pc in the Norfolk and Norwich Festival show 100pc Norfolk.
Each cast member had to chose an object for the show and Mrs Hulbert chose a sunflower because she said it represents her personality.

Cast member hopes to raise funds for The Matthew Project by performing in 100pc Norfolk show

One of the cast members of a show celebrating Norfolk is hoping to use her moment on the stage to boost funds for a local charity.

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Chris Higgins gets into the swing of his charity golf fundraiser in aid of this year's civic charity, Big C, at Sprowston Manor.
Photo by Simon Finlay

£1400 raised for Big C at charity golf day at Sprowston Manor, near Norwich

Sixty golfers dug deep in their pockets to support this year’s civic charity, Big C, at an event at Sprowston Manor - and it even stayed fine for the occasion.

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Police called after suspected armed robbery in Norwich

VW Golf and grey BMW stolen from driveway in Dussindale

Two cars were stolen from a driveway in Norwich after thieves broke into a house via the garage and took the keys.

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Norwich woman’s Jubilee fundraiser

A Norwich woman has organised an evening of entertainment to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee and to raise funds for charity.

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Red Lion pub at Drayton.  Photo: Bill Smith

Today’s Norwich Pub of the Week is the Red Lion in Drayton

There’s a sign on the wall at this 17th-century pub saying: “There are no strangers in here, only friends we have not met”, and regulars can vouch for the warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Will Young is to star in Cabaret at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Will Young to star in Cabaret at Norwich Theatre Royal

Will Young is to star in the musical Cabaret when it comes to Norwich later this year before its run in London’s West End.

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The Wymondham town busking day in 2010

Wymondham set for annual busking day

Wymondham Music Festival’s annual town busking day will take place next weekend.

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Rehearsal for Emma Bernard's 100% Norfolk show at the Theatre Royal.  Photo: Bill Smith

PICTURE GALLERY: Norfolk in numbers will be celebrated on the Norwich Theatre Royal stage

A show celebrating Norfolk and offering a snapshot of life in our county is to take to the stage this week as part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.

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Sewell Park College pupils performing on the Puppet Theatre stage.
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Sewell Park College pupils perform at Norwich Puppet Theatre

Pupil puppeteers and their character creations are taking to the stage to put on some very special shows in Norwich.

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Members of the Cawston Brass Band, from left, Tom Ellis, Melvin Spinks, and John Lee, during the East Anglian Brass Band Association's competition. Picture: Denise Bradley

Picture gallery: Cawston Band claim title at 74th East Anglian Brass Band Association Spring Festival

The 74th East Anglian Brass Band Association Spring Festival was held at St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich on Sunday.

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Norfolk and Norwich Festival 2012 events at the Garden Party. A prehistoric insect at the Dinosaur Petting Zoo show. Picture: Denise Bradley

NNF12: 4,000 people visit dinosaur petting zoo in Chapelfield Gardens

About 4,000 people attended the jewel in the crown of the opening weekend of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, the dinosaur petting zoo.

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Grant Holt has reportedly had a transfer request turned down by the club.

Norwich City captain Grant Holt hands in transfer request

Norwich City skipper Grant Holt has reportedly had a transfer request turned down by the club.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during his playing days, seen here beating Ipswich defender Fabian Wilnis.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in talks over Aston Villa job

Aston Villa are having talks with former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over their managerial vacancy.

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Interactive Media students Jordan Baker, 17, Michael Thompson, 18, Bethany Spring, 16, and Jamie Thurston, 18, who aiming to sell as many pairs of their Olympics-inspired pants as possible as they bid to beat teams from around the country in the national Pantrepreneur Challenge. Picture credit: Tracey Tutt

Norwich students in Olympic pants competition

It’s all a bit pants – that’s the brief given to a team of Norwich students as they aim to sell as many pairs of their Olympic-inspired underwear as possible as part of a national challenge.

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Norfolk darts player James Hubbard with the Unicorn World Youth trophy. Photo by Lawrence Lustig/PDC

James Hubbard wins PDC Unicorn World Youth Championship

Wymondham teenager James Hubbard is £10,000 richer after becoming the PDC Unicorn World Youth Darts champion.

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Sam Sexton can help put a smile back on the face of British boxing – Maloney

Norwich boxer Sam Sexton can help put a smile back on the face of British boxing this weekend when he challenges for the biggest prize on the domestic stage.

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Norfolk darts player James Hubbard with the Unicorn World Youth trophy. Photo by Lawrence Lustig/PDC

James Hubbard wins PDC Unicorn World Youth Championship

Wymondham teenager James Hubbard is £10,000 richer after becoming the PDC Unicorn World Youth Darts champion.

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Local musicians wanted for Rackheath’s closing ceremony for London 2012 Olympics

Musicians, bands and choirs are being sought to take part in a closing event for the London 2012 Olympics in Rackheath in September.

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Active Norfolk adult disability games at Sportspark. Gail Emms.
Photo: Bill Smith

Olympic medallist Gail Emms attends Active Norfolk’s Adult Disability Games

An Olympic medallist today (Wednesday) helped promote disability sport opportunities in Norfolk as hundreds of people got the chance to try different activities.

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