May 18 2012 Latest news:

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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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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Rowan Gormley founder of Naked Wines

Norwich-based Naked Wines’ investment in ‘talent behind big names’

Norwich-based online company Naked Wines is investing £5.5m in 2012 to help winemakers from the USA and Australia to set up their own businesses.

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Norracechicks, left to right Annie Joyce, Elspeth Evans, Claire Read, Sarah Bays and Tania Moore fundraising ahead of their Race for Life. Photo: Steve Adams

Norwich ladies’ fun-running group prepares for Race for Life

A city boutique cracked open the bubbly and encouraged shoppers to part with their pennies for a good cause last night.

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Police are operating a rolling road block on the A47 at Postwick where a vehicle has broken down.

UPDATE: Broken down vehicle recovered from A47 near Norwich

A broken down vehicle on a bridge on the A47 which caused disruption close to Norwich this morning has been recovered.

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Rose lane murder victim Honorato Christavao.

Men plead to conspiracy charges in relation to Norwich murder

Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in relation to the murder of Honorato Cristavao in Norwich’s Rose Lane last year.

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An artist's impression of how Westlegate House will look after the revamp.

Work to revamp Norwich eyesore Westlegate House to start this summer

Work to breathe new life into a long derelict Norwich eyesore will start within months, after councillors gave the green light for Westlegate House to be redeveloped.

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Anna Dugdale, chief executive at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

Norwich hospital on red governance status

A Norwich hospital trust has been placed on a red status for governance after it missed three keys targets at the start of 2012.

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Next Thorpe St Andrew Horticultural Society talk

The next Thorpe St Andrew Horticultural Society talk will be held on Wednesday, June 20.

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Signed Norwich City shirt being auctioned off by United Norwich Kidney Patients Association

A Norwich City shirt from the 2011-12 season that has been signed by Canaries players is being auctioned off by the United Norwich Kidney Patients Association (UNKPA).

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Public meeting over Beechcroft Surgery closure. Photo by Simon Finlay.

Future of Beechcroft Surgery in New Costessey to be discussed by Norwich South MP Simon Wright

Norwich South MP Simon Wright will meet with the Taverham Partnership tomorrow to discuss the future of New Costessey’s Beechcroft Surgery.

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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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Carol Plunkett, new Nelson's Journey marketing and funding officer.

Nelson’s Journey brings in Carol Plunkett as marketing and funding officer from Marsh Ltd

Child bereavement charity Nelson’s Journey has welcomed a new addition to its team.

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One of the City Hall lions which is the latest victim of yarn bombing. Picture: Denise Bradley

Work of yarn bombers is returned to lion statues outside City Hall in Norwich

Some colour has been returned to the famous lion statues in front of City Hall in Norwich, after confiscated ‘yarn bombing’ materials were returned.

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Andy Gardiner

New Wymondham councillor’s “greater engagement” pledge

A campaigner who fought Wymondham Town Council plans to sell off recreation land for a supermarket has pledged to make the council engage more with residents after winning a by-election.

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Wymondham High School head, Victoria Musgrave, celebrates the £3 million funding the school is receiving for a building to replace their old mobile classrooms.

Norfolk school set for new teaching block and science extension

A new £3m teaching block and science laboratory extension could soon be built at a Norfolk school to accommodate the ever-growing student population.

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Westlegate House.

Ambitious plans to revamp Norwich eyesore Westlegate House get green light

New life is to be breathed into a long-derelict Norwich eyesore, after councillors gave the go-ahead for Westlegate House to be redeveloped.

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Steve Morison scoring City's third goal in this month's 3-3 draw with Arsenal at The Emirates. The game will feature in a new Norwich City book. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd.

Norwich City fans can re-live the club’s greatest moments in new book charting more than 100 years of Canaries history

Norwich City fans will be able to relive more than a century of Canaries’ history in a new book being released this summer.

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18-seater Eurocopter Tiger at Bristow's Norwich helicopter base. Photo: Bill Smith

Norwich airport sees growth in helicopter activity

Norwich Airport’s chief executive said the transport of offshore workers was a significant growth part of the airports business as it recorded record numbers of helicopter passenger numbers.

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Controversial home plan for Bawburgh rejected

Controversial plans to redevelop a house and cottage which inspired a 371-signature petition against the scheme were thrown out last night.

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North Walsham-based steel fabrication company goes into administration

Eleven staff at a small family-owned north Norfolk construction supply company have lost their jobs after the company was placed into administration.

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Rachel Read, co-designer of the Great British Garden at the Olympic Park, works with pupils at the Cavell Primary School in their allotment. From left, Isabel Richardson, 9; Jasmine Winter, 7; Kaitlyn Edwards, 8; and Jack Frazer, 8. Picture: Denise Bradley

Olympic Park garden co-designer visits Norwich school

Norwich youngsters got the chance to discover some gardening tips from one of the designers of the Olympic Park’s Great British Garden.

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Wymondham town sign.

Developer appeals rejection of 350 homes off Norwich Common in Wymondham

A developer has made a fresh bid to build new homes on land between Wymondham and Hethersett after appealing a planning decision.

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Jamie Playford of insolvency practitioners Parker Andrews

Great Yarmouth-based SES Engineering purchased by former employee

A Great Yarmouth engineering firm which went into administration earlier this month has been sold to a former employee.

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Aviva logo. Norwich Union. Marble Hall. Surrey House, Surrey Street, Norwich.; PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY; COPY:; FOR:EDP BUSINESS; © ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010 (01603 772434)

Aviva results show flat premiums in Norwich-based general insurance

The performance that prompted Aviva shareholders to oust chief executive Andrew Moss was laid bare in figures today.

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Beautiful Norwich taken by Alexander Stewart via iwitness24.

Norwich named one of country’s top day trip destinations. Tell us what you like most about the city

Norwich was the sixth most visited place in England by day trippers last year, and we want our readers to tell us what they like most about our city.

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Women urged to don red, white and blue and take part in Norfolk Hospice's inaugural Moonlight Walk in Norwich.

Women urged to take part in Norfolk Hospice’s Moonlight Walk in Norwich

Women are being urged to stroll out under the light of the moon and take part in a new fundraising event.

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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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