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The Whites close in on the Canaries
The gap between Norwich city and Leeds has closed a bit.
The whites played Tranmere Tuesday night and won 4-1, leaving them 5 points behind the canaries in league one.
Last updated at 4:36pm, 10th March 2010
The gap between Norwich city and Leeds has closed a bit.
The whites played Tranmere Tuesday night and won 4-1, leaving them 5 points behind the canaries in league one.
Last updated at 4:36pm, 10th March 2010
Today's the day to give up the ciggies
If you're a driver, builder or secretary - you're more likely to smoke.
That's what research suggests on National No Smoking Day today.
Norfolk's stop smoking service are urging people to give up the fags.
Listen: Vera Duffield from North Walsham has just quit after 50 years
Last updated at 4:35pm, 10th March 2010
If you're a driver, builder or secretary - you're more likely to smoke.
That's what research suggests on National No Smoking Day today.
Norfolk's stop smoking service are urging people to give up the fags.
Listen: Vera Duffield from North Walsham has just quit after 50 years
Last updated at 4:35pm, 10th March 2010
Record numbers renew for Norwich City
Looks like plenty of you want to see the Canaries in action next season.
A record number of fans have renewed their tickets for the 2010-11 campaign.
More than 18,500 have.
The next deadline to renew your tickets is April 10th.
Last updated at 4:11pm, 10th March 2010
Looks like plenty of you want to see the Canaries in action next season.
A record number of fans have renewed their tickets for the 2010-11 campaign.
More than 18,500 have.
The next deadline to renew your tickets is April 10th.
Last updated at 4:11pm, 10th March 2010
Good news for the jobs market
The jobs market is looking up here in Norfolk.
There were over 1500 vacancies at Jobcentre Plus in January - nearly double the number at the same time last year.
Local companies are also being urged to work with groups like A4E who help the long term unemployed back to work.
For details on A4E go to the link below.
www.mya4e.com
Last updated at 8:54am, 10th March 2010
The jobs market is looking up here in Norfolk.
There were over 1500 vacancies at Jobcentre Plus in January - nearly double the number at the same time last year.
Local companies are also being urged to work with groups like A4E who help the long term unemployed back to work.
For details on A4E go to the link below.
www.mya4e.com
Last updated at 8:54am, 10th March 2010
Florence and the Machine comes to the East
Brit award winner Florence and The Machine's coming to the east coast.
She's headlining this year's Latitude festival.
The festival, near Southwold, takes place from the 15th-18th July.
For details about tickets go to the link below.
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx
Last updated at 8:48am, 10th March 2010
Brit award winner Florence and The Machine's coming to the east coast.
She's headlining this year's Latitude festival.
The festival, near Southwold, takes place from the 15th-18th July.
For details about tickets go to the link below.
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx
Last updated at 8:48am, 10th March 2010
Internet safety advice from Norfolk police
Norfolk Police are trying to make sure your kids are safe while on websites like Facebook and Bebo.
They're dishing out online safety advice for parents.
It's after a serial sex offender who was jailed for life for raping and murdering a 17 year old he met through facebook.
For more info just go to the link below.
www.norfolk.police.uk.
Last updated at 8:46am, 10th March 2010
Norfolk Police are trying to make sure your kids are safe while on websites like Facebook and Bebo.
They're dishing out online safety advice for parents.
It's after a serial sex offender who was jailed for life for raping and murdering a 17 year old he met through facebook.
For more info just go to the link below.
www.norfolk.police.uk.
Last updated at 8:46am, 10th March 2010
Cuts to fire engines and jobs
Despite big financial pressures, Norfolk's fire service say they can still provide a 1st class service.
There're gonna be massive changes to the service as they look to save one and a half million pounds over 5 years.
The plans include having 4 fire engines covering the Norwich area instead of 5 and we'd see job cuts across the county.
After another big meeting in April, you'll then be able to have your say in a 12 week consultation.
Last updated at 6:03am, 10th March 2010
Despite big financial pressures, Norfolk's fire service say they can still provide a 1st class service.
There're gonna be massive changes to the service as they look to save one and a half million pounds over 5 years.
The plans include having 4 fire engines covering the Norwich area instead of 5 and we'd see job cuts across the county.
After another big meeting in April, you'll then be able to have your say in a 12 week consultation.
Last updated at 6:03am, 10th March 2010
National Smoking Day at the Forum
Hundreds of people in Norwich will be hoping to ditch the cigarettes today.
It's national no smoking day.
The Norfolk Stop Smoking Service is at the Forum today to give out information or you can go to the link below for details on how to kick the habit.
www.smokefree.nhs.uk
Last updated at 5:55am, 10th March 2010
Hundreds of people in Norwich will be hoping to ditch the cigarettes today.
It's national no smoking day.
The Norfolk Stop Smoking Service is at the Forum today to give out information or you can go to the link below for details on how to kick the habit.
www.smokefree.nhs.uk
Last updated at 5:55am, 10th March 2010
Counterfeit notes found in the city
We're being advised to check our wallets after a string of counterfeit notes have been found around the city.
The dodgy £20 notes look normal but show up as fakes under ultra violet scanners.
Any shops who handle the cash are being urged to be extra careful.
Last updated at 5:55am, 10th March 2010
We're being advised to check our wallets after a string of counterfeit notes have been found around the city.
The dodgy £20 notes look normal but show up as fakes under ultra violet scanners.
Any shops who handle the cash are being urged to be extra careful.
Last updated at 5:55am, 10th March 2010
Search is on for Canaries fan of the year
Does your son, daughter or husband live and breathe the Canaries?
The club are now on the look out for the Aviva Fan of The Year.
The winner will receive the cup at the last game of the season which is against Carlisle on May 8th.
For more details just go to the link below.
www.canaries.co.uk.
Last updated at 5:55am, 10th March 2010
Does your son, daughter or husband live and breathe the Canaries?
The club are now on the look out for the Aviva Fan of The Year.
The winner will receive the cup at the last game of the season which is against Carlisle on May 8th.
For more details just go to the link below.
www.canaries.co.uk.
Last updated at 5:55am, 10th March 2010
Boost to Norwich City coaching staff
He made 238 appearances and scored 23 goals for the Canaries.
Now Jerry Goss is going to help out with the Reserves.
Boss Paul Lambert's asked the City legend to assist Ian Crook and boost the coaching staff.
Last updated at 5:45am, 10th March 2010
He made 238 appearances and scored 23 goals for the Canaries.
Now Jerry Goss is going to help out with the Reserves.
Boss Paul Lambert's asked the City legend to assist Ian Crook and boost the coaching staff.
Last updated at 5:45am, 10th March 2010
War Memorial Trust set up
It's been described as an eye sore and is now being refurbished.
Now a new trust's being formed to look after the War Memorial in the future.
The city council are putting five thousand pounds in and hoping others will donate towards its upkeep.
Last updated at 5:45am, 9th March 2010
It's been described as an eye sore and is now being refurbished.
Now a new trust's being formed to look after the War Memorial in the future.
The city council are putting five thousand pounds in and hoping others will donate towards its upkeep.
Last updated at 5:45am, 9th March 2010
Don't make it easy for thieves
You're being urged to make sure you lock up your house when you're out or at night.
It's after a spate of burglaries at houses close to the UEA.
Thieves have got in through unlocked doors and windows.
Last updated at 5:45am, 9th March 2010
You're being urged to make sure you lock up your house when you're out or at night.
It's after a spate of burglaries at houses close to the UEA.
Thieves have got in through unlocked doors and windows.
Last updated at 5:45am, 9th March 2010
One city school are inline for a top award
One city school are off to some national awards this week because of their car park.
Bignold Primary and Nursery offer up their 150 spaces to the public at weekends and school holidays.
The cash raised goes towards school improvements and charities.
They're in the running for the British Parking Awards which recognise parking schemes that make a positive impact on their local community.
Last updated at 9:29am, 8th March 2010
One city school are off to some national awards this week because of their car park.
Bignold Primary and Nursery offer up their 150 spaces to the public at weekends and school holidays.
The cash raised goes towards school improvements and charities.
They're in the running for the British Parking Awards which recognise parking schemes that make a positive impact on their local community.
Last updated at 9:29am, 8th March 2010
We're being told to learn more about dementia
We're being told to learn more about dementia -as figures show 10 thousand people in Norfolk have the condition.
The Department of Health has revealed a third of us don't feel comfortable understanding it.
They've warned the number's likely to increase as the population ages.
Last updated at 7:17am, 8th March 2010
We're being told to learn more about dementia -as figures show 10 thousand people in Norfolk have the condition.
The Department of Health has revealed a third of us don't feel comfortable understanding it.
They've warned the number's likely to increase as the population ages.
Last updated at 7:17am, 8th March 2010
3-0 win for the Canaries
Norwich City beat Yeovil 3-0 at Carrow Road on Saturday.
Wes Hoolahan, Grant Holt and Chris Martin were all on target for Norwich and on-loan Stephen Elliott made his debut.
City have now scored 90 goals in all competitions this season -and sit 7 points clear of second placed Leeds.
Listen: Norwich City Striker and goal scorer Grant Holt
Last updated at 6:25am, 8th March 2010
Norwich City beat Yeovil 3-0 at Carrow Road on Saturday.
Wes Hoolahan, Grant Holt and Chris Martin were all on target for Norwich and on-loan Stephen Elliott made his debut.
City have now scored 90 goals in all competitions this season -and sit 7 points clear of second placed Leeds.
Listen: Norwich City Striker and goal scorer Grant Holt
Last updated at 6:25am, 8th March 2010
Norwich crowned top for sleep
It's unlikely you'll see people yawning here in the city.
Norwich comes out top for residents who get the most rest, with us getting an average 6 hours and 38 minutes every night.
New research also shows nearly half of us get the recommended 8 hours.
Last updated at 10:41am, 7th March 2010
It's unlikely you'll see people yawning here in the city.
Norwich comes out top for residents who get the most rest, with us getting an average 6 hours and 38 minutes every night.
New research also shows nearly half of us get the recommended 8 hours.
Last updated at 10:41am, 7th March 2010
Parents urged to help kids with reading
Parents here in Norwich are being urged to help kids with their English skills by reading with them.
It's as latest figures show a quarter of 6 to 11 year olds in our area aren't getting to grips with the subject.
It's worrying news for local authorities- as stats show success rates in English in Norfolk are actually falling.
The local authorities say they're working to improve those figures.
Last updated at 10:39am, 7th March 2010
Parents here in Norwich are being urged to help kids with their English skills by reading with them.
It's as latest figures show a quarter of 6 to 11 year olds in our area aren't getting to grips with the subject.
It's worrying news for local authorities- as stats show success rates in English in Norfolk are actually falling.
The local authorities say they're working to improve those figures.
Last updated at 10:39am, 7th March 2010
Watch out for pet scammers
We're being warned to not to give money upfront for pets we want to buy.
It's after two people in Norfolk we're duped into shelling out for dogs they wanted.
The animals were never delivered.
Norfolk trading standards are investigating the scam.
Last updated at 8:36am, 6th March 2010
We're being warned to not to give money upfront for pets we want to buy.
It's after two people in Norfolk we're duped into shelling out for dogs they wanted.
The animals were never delivered.
Norfolk trading standards are investigating the scam.
Last updated at 8:36am, 6th March 2010
More people suffering from dementia in the county
We're being told to learn more about dementia -as figures show 10 thousand people in Norfolk have the condition.
The Department of Health has revealed a third of us t don't feel comfortable understanding it.
They've warned the number's likely to increase as the population ages.
Last updated at 8:35am, 6th March 2010
We're being told to learn more about dementia -as figures show 10 thousand people in Norfolk have the condition.
The Department of Health has revealed a third of us t don't feel comfortable understanding it.
They've warned the number's likely to increase as the population ages.
Last updated at 8:35am, 6th March 2010
Norfolk police officer involved in crash
A Norfolk police woman's been taken to hospital after a crash in Norwich.
Her marked police car was involved in an accident at the junction of Salhouse Road and Bluebell Road around half 6 Friday night.
The driver of the other car involved also got some minor injuries.
Last updated at 8:35am, 6th March 2010
A Norfolk police woman's been taken to hospital after a crash in Norwich.
Her marked police car was involved in an accident at the junction of Salhouse Road and Bluebell Road around half 6 Friday night.
The driver of the other car involved also got some minor injuries.
Last updated at 8:35am, 6th March 2010
Football match at Carrow Road for charity
One Norwich pub landlord's swapping raising a glass to raising cash at Carrow Road.
The Rivergarden football club are taking on a team from Norfolk Police in May for The Clare School, Bryan Gunn's Leukemia Appeal and Aviva's charity partner The Railway Children.
The game kicks off on May 29th at half 1.
Last updated at 5:52am, 5th March 2010
One Norwich pub landlord's swapping raising a glass to raising cash at Carrow Road.
The Rivergarden football club are taking on a team from Norfolk Police in May for The Clare School, Bryan Gunn's Leukemia Appeal and Aviva's charity partner The Railway Children.
The game kicks off on May 29th at half 1.
Last updated at 5:52am, 5th March 2010
You could see a doctor near where you work
Would you rather see a doctor near where you work than where you live?
You could be given that choice soon.
A consultation's just been launched and Norfolk's health bosses want to know what you think about getting rid of the current GP boundaries.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks.
For more information just go to:-
www.gpchoice.dh.gov.uk
Last updated at 5:43am, 5th March 2010
Would you rather see a doctor near where you work than where you live?
You could be given that choice soon.
A consultation's just been launched and Norfolk's health bosses want to know what you think about getting rid of the current GP boundaries.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks.
For more information just go to:-
www.gpchoice.dh.gov.uk
Last updated at 5:43am, 5th March 2010
Norwich is gadget crazy
Is your house full of ipods and mp3 players?
Norwich is gadget crazy with the average person spending £2,700 on gadgets a year.
But nearly 2 thirds of you don't know how they totally work as all the features on them aren't used.
Last updated at 6:49am, 4th March 2010
Is your house full of ipods and mp3 players?
Norwich is gadget crazy with the average person spending £2,700 on gadgets a year.
But nearly 2 thirds of you don't know how they totally work as all the features on them aren't used.
Last updated at 6:49am, 4th March 2010
Sarah's Law extended to Norfolk
A scheme allowing mums and dads to check if sex offenders live near them is being rolled out across Norfolk.
Sarah's Law will be extended across the county and 17 other areas from August following trials elsewhere
It's named after Sarah Payne - the 8-year old girl murdered by a convicted sex offender in 2000.
The rest of the country will get it next year.
Last updated at 8:33am, 3rd March 2010
A scheme allowing mums and dads to check if sex offenders live near them is being rolled out across Norfolk.
Sarah's Law will be extended across the county and 17 other areas from August following trials elsewhere
It's named after Sarah Payne - the 8-year old girl murdered by a convicted sex offender in 2000.
The rest of the country will get it next year.
Last updated at 8:33am, 3rd March 2010
Increase in bike thefts
If you've got a motor bike or scooter keep it locked up.
That's the advice from police after a big jump in the number being stolen on Norwich's streets.
23 have been stolen since the start of the year- that's nearly three a week.
If possible park your bike off the road, in a garage, front garden or side alleyway.
Secure your bike with a good lock to an object that can not be moved or where possible to a good quality ground anchor.
Security marking every large removable part may help to recover your vehicle if it is stolen.
Last updated at 7:10am, 3rd March 2010
If you've got a motor bike or scooter keep it locked up.
That's the advice from police after a big jump in the number being stolen on Norwich's streets.
23 have been stolen since the start of the year- that's nearly three a week.
If possible park your bike off the road, in a garage, front garden or side alleyway.
Secure your bike with a good lock to an object that can not be moved or where possible to a good quality ground anchor.
Security marking every large removable part may help to recover your vehicle if it is stolen.
Last updated at 7:10am, 3rd March 2010
