My flower passion has helped me bloom
While most young boys might dream of being a footballer or an astronaut Terry Bane's passion has always been for plants and he was elected chairman of the prestigious Anglia in Bloom competition two years ago.
09 August 2008
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How PE lessons landed me a pub
Being the landlord of one of Norwich city centre's most popular pubs and an Ipswich Town fan at the same time can be a tough job.
02 August 2008
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 I’m devoted to my shop – and all my customers
As the friendly face of one of Norwich’s retail gems, Debra Knowles has helped hundreds of women in the city to find that perfect something, whether a gift, jewellery or clothing. The former hairdresser has a lust for life and a passion for partying but says she is married to her quirky Soho Hip store in the Norwich Lanes, as KIM BRISCOE discovered.
12 July 2008
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 Pub gave me chance to return to city
By the age of 24 many people are ready to embark on their chosen career, but by the same age Lauren Gregory already had already set up a touring theatre company, planned club nights in London and worked as a model.
28 June 2008
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Bouncer muscles his way into film
He has come a long way since his days minding the doors of Norfolk pubs and clubs.
28 June 2008
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Meet city's Mr Maddermarket
Painted green with vegetable dye playing Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the nine-year-old Peter Sowerbutts never thought that one day he would be working alongside some of the country's most famous actors.
14 June 2008
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Eurovision mad mayor hoping to be a hit
Having just returned from Belgrade in Serbia where he satisfied his love of all things Eurovision, Norwich's newest Lord Mayor Jeremy Hooke is back on home soil and ready to embark on the serious business of his year in civic office.
07 June 2008
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 Living in the friendliest community in the city
Meet the woman who helps make St Stephen's Square one of the friendliest places in Norwich.
30 May 2008
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 My pride at serving the city I love
Roy Blower is undoubtedly a man of the people. Whether looking after the interests of football fans or those of families throughout Norwich as a city councillor he has always fought for the little man.
24 May 2008
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Why our fine city is better by design
He is responsible for designing some of the city’s most prominent landmarks, and Michael Innes has no intention of hanging up his drawing board. He talked to SARAH HALL about some of his most important work in a career spent trying to marry contemporary design with a traditional city.
19 April 2008
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 City’s heritage is so close to my heart
Balancing progress with preserving the character of historic Norwich is no easy task, but it is one that Vicky Manthorpe relishes. As administrator of civic watchdog the Norwich Society she plays a key role in making sure the city’s heritage is not neglected. She spoke to David Bale
12 April 2008
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 My battle with the raging bull
A career spent working on the land does not ordinarily conjure up images of a job filled with drama, excitement, and bravery. But as KATE SCOTTER discovered that is exactly how it was for Mary Briggs who over the years has been asked again and again to recount the story of the day she saved a man from a raging bull.
22 March 2008
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 Why veteran sailor Jack is really worth his salt
Coastwatch co-ordinator Jack Wells has the sea in his blood, so after a lifetime of fishing he volunteered to help save lives, including people threatening to jump off the pier. LUCY BOLTON spoke to him.
01 March 2008
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 Norfolk will always be my favourite corner of England
He is the Norfolk pub landlord famed for fighting to get St George’s Day made a national holiday. But when Tony Bennett is not flying the flag for England he is coming to the rescue of a pub which is winning the community back, as david bale discovered.
23 February 2008
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From squash to sandwiches
Squash star Cassie Thomas won two medals at the Commonwealth Games and went on to become the world number one. When injury ended her illustrious career she embarked on another venture, running a sandwich bar in Norwich.
03 November 2007
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My life making gold medal bikes
Ironically it was a problem with his car that propelled Mike Burrows to take up a career designing superbikes. Years on he is one of the world's most famous bike engineers with his work including the Lotus Superbike used by an Olympic gold medallist.
27 October 2007
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