Protestors gathered outside Norwich City Hall at 1pm today to rally against the Police, Crime Sentencing, and Courts Bill (PCSC Bill) in an effort to protect their right to protest. As the Bill has passed through the Commons and is now at the report stage in the House of Lords, the protestors are hoping to…
Film
Norwich Film Festival: in Conversation with Director and Writer Bertie Gilbert
Ever wondered what filmmakers think of Norwich? It seems they are amused by the equal proportion of hippy stoners to elderly people here, or at least Bertie Gilbert is. Writer and director Bertie Gilbert was also keen to see his short film screened at the Norwich Film Festival: “I love that I had to make…
Sport
Freddie Steward: former Norwich schoolboy and the new star of English rugby
Freddie Steward’s rise from captaining Norwich school’s first XV to playing for England rugby is mesmerising. Having only made his debut for the England national team in July, the 20-year old has already lit up the international rugby scene during the Nations Cup this Autumn. Steward put on a world-class display in England’s 27-26 enthralling…
Books
Christmas Shopping – Bookshop Edition
As the holiday season grows closer, many people are starting to worry about buying the perfect gift for their loved ones. Well, you can’t go wrong with a good book, and for that Norwich is the perfect place to be. From hidden gems to the more mainstream, here are the best places to shop for…
Film
Norwich Film Festival: The Arts Prevails
Picture this: it’s 2009, you’ve left university and you’re having coffee in The Forum with your friend. They show you a short film that they’ve made and you’re amazed by it. They’re struggling to get it into any festivals and there’s nothing in Norfolk. They are disheartened that all their hard work will go to…
Music
A CONVERSATION WITH SHAME’S EDDIE GREEN
After the release of their sophomore album, Drunk Tank Pink, 2021 has been a year that Shame will not forget. I had the opportunity to chat with guitarist Eddie Green about the venues in London that helped shape Shame, the success of Drunk Tank Pink and how far away Norwich is from everything. Drunk Tank…
Music
SHAME TAKE OVER THE WATERFRONT
Shame couldn’t have picked a more fitting venue for Norwich than Waterfront. Having played here once before in 2018, the band were familiar with the venue and this could clearly be seen with their performance on 16 [removed ‘th’ after 16- not concrete’s style] November. Before Shame took to the stage, support acts The Umlauts…
News
Uber to launch in Norwich
The Uber app is now available to use in Norwich to book taxis around the city. The ride-sharing app has announced the launch of their Local Cab option for passengers in Norwich. Uber is looking to collaborate with local operators to meet increasing demand and extend the reach of the app beyond the 40 locations…
News
UEA Researchers Named in World’s Most Highly Cited List
Eight UEA researchers and another based in Norwich Research Park have been recognised for being the most highly cited in the world. The annual Highly Cited Researchers List, carried out by the Clarivate Web of Science Group for 2021, was recently published and acknowledged those ranking in the top 1% in citations for their respective…
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