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Little shops who live down The Lanes

Historic shopping streets in Norwich have been transformed in the past few years and given their own identity. LAURA DEVLIN takes a tour of The Lanes as Norwich hosts a European conference on better city spaces.
08 May 2008


Meet the man behind the Spanish air link

He is the man behind the airline that is bringing Spanish sun that little bit closer to Norfolk. LAURA DEVLIN spoke to Michael Harrington, managing director of LTE International Airways, as it announces its plans for Norwich International.
26 April 2008


Time runs out for Metamec

Former Metamec worker Frank Copsey in the empty factory which is set to make way for housing. Photo: Steve Adams.With its reputation for chic clocks, Metamec was a name known around the world. Now, with the the last link to a piece of Norfolk’s industrial history about to disappear, Ian Clarke looks back at the iconic Dereham firm.
19 April 2008


Now it's easy to tiptoe to the tulips

Den HelderA new airline route has opened between Norfolk and a busy, historic port in North Holland. RICHARD BATSON takes a look at the potential trade and tourism links.
16 April 2008


Horticultural excellence is big business

Flights of FantasyThe Chelsea Flower Show is not only a magnet for garden lovers, but is a key part of the East Anglian commercial 'outdoor' sector. ED FOSS reports in advance of this year's May extravaganza.
02 April 2008


Wymondham - gateway to the future

The fast-growing A11 corridor is one of the region's hot spots for commercial growth and Wymondham's Gateway 11 business park is an up and coming destination attracting multi-million developments that are boosting the county's economy.
26 March 2008


Difficult times for our pub landlords

Cheap supermarket booze, the smoking ban, pressure from owners and breweries and now an increase in beer duty – is there any let up for publicans? Some of the region’s pubs are struggling to weather the storm and are calling time on the traditional British local.
14 March 2008


The life of markets in modern times

Norwich MarketMarkets have long been at the centre of East Anglian life. But how are they faring against competition from supermarkets and the rise of internet shopping? AURA SABADUS investigates.
03 March 2008


Boost for real ale brewers

BeerThe brewing industry is having a particularly tough time at the moment, but smaller cask brewers such as Norfolk’s Woodforde’s brewery say that their business is bucking that particular trend.
27 February 2008


We’ve got the power to grow our own fuel

Jatropha seedsNorfolk’s biofuels pioneer Dennis Thouless is back with a new project to help people grow their own fuel. Elaine Maslin meets the veteran entrepreneur and finds out more about his new venture
20 February 2008


Looking east for a united approach to energy

Oil rigLeading lights from the energy industry converged on Norwich last week to hear plans to keep the region at the cutting edge of new technology. Business editor Chris Starkie reports
13 February 2008


Why this family firm is glad to be grey

The Herbert teamGrey is certainly the award-winning colour for a specialist firm of engineers in west Norfolk. Rural affairs editor MICHAEL POLLITT met a Canaries fan with global ambitions for the family business.
05 September 2007


Academy offers the skills to make money

Norwich’s role as an important centre for the financial services industry is in the spotlight with the imminent launch of the National Skills Academy. Senior business writer ADAM AIKEN reports.
29 August 2007


Farming gets back its sex appeal

A major report published today by chartered accountants Lovewell Blake, “East Anglia's farming in 2020”, identifies a number of reasons for optimism. Michael Pollitt, rural affairs editor, looks at why farming is sexy again.
27 June 2007


A century on and future is still sweet

One of the world's leading sugar beet seed specialists, Hilleshög, celebrates its centenary and also seven decades of close involvement in Norfolk. Rural affairs editor MICHAEL POLLITT looks at the future challenges for the beet industry as it competes with cane producers and talks to former members of staff about their memories at Brooke and Docking.
16 May 2007


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