A round of applause for the Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society

A round of applause for the Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society

During January of 1925 Lady Ruth Ballance – wife of eminent surgeon Sir Hamilton Ballance – invited people to a meeting. And it was to discuss the formation of the Norfolk and Norwich Amateur Operatic Society (NNOS). This coming Saturday (January 11), people will be gathering at the Theatre Royal to celebrate the centenary of this … Read more

More than 40 criminals arrested in Felixstowe policing crackdown

More than 40 criminals arrested in Felixstowe policing crackdown

Police have arrested 45 people and seized more than £15,000 in cash following a crackdown on crime in Felixstowe. The announcement comes as part of the Future Felixstowe project, which is part of a government scheme to tackle anti-social behaviour and organised crime. The scheme, which has been going on for a year, is called Clear, … Read more

Gym sessions, Cavani chats and more – how Manuel Ugarte is making his mark at Manchester United

Gym sessions, Cavani chats and more – how Manuel Ugarte is making his mark at Manchester United

-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited A picture recently circulated of Manuel Ugarte brandishing his middle finger to photographers at Stockport Station. It was easy to jump to conclusions or to stereotype him. What the picture did not capture was professional autograph hunters provoking United players. Staff at United say Ugarte’s sign language was for them, rather … Read more

Cop ‘defied orders’ to speed to 999 call which ended in crash that left boy, 15, severely brain damaged

Cop ‘defied orders’ to speed to 999 call which ended in crash that left boy, 15, severely brain damaged

A police constable who responded to a 999 call which ended in a crash that left a teenager severely brain damaged told a disciplinary hearing he was ‘justified’ in breaching orders to remain within the speed limit. PC Boris McDohl defied his ‘basic’ police driving qualification which stipulated he abide by the laws of the … Read more