Francis Redwood

Norwich

Journalist at Norwich Evening News

Journalist/reporter for the @EveningNews and @EDP24 E-mail: [email protected]

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Site of huge cannabis drug bust is 'nothing but trouble' to neighbours

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

Police were spotted raiding the drug den in Magdalen Street opposite popular bakery Bread Source on Thursday morning. Passersby were able to see the bottom floor of the building, just up the road from Anglia Square, filled with cannabis plants. The site of the drug bust has allegedly been "nothing but trouble" for years according to neighbours. One business owner, opposite the drug factory, said: "It's about time the police did something there.
Site of huge cannabis drug bust is 'nothing but trouble' to neighbours

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

Police were spotted raiding the drug den in Magdalen Street opposite popular bakery Bread Source on Thursday morning. Passersby were able to see the bottom floor of the building, just up the road from Anglia Square, filled with cannabis plants. The site of the drug bust has allegedly been "nothing but trouble" for years according to neighbours. One business owner, opposite the drug factory, said: "It's about time the police did something there.
Council rules advert on side of grade-listed building may have to come down

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

Plans were initially submitted to retain the 14ft high by 7ft wide hoarding on the side of the 24 St Stephens Road building, near the St Stephens roundabout. However applicant Inschool Media, who also recently applied to install a digital billboard in Sweet Briar Road, had its proposal shot down by Norwich City Council. If retrospective planning permission is refused, the council may issue an enforcement notice requiring a reverse to the changes made.
Neighbours push back against proposal for a large service station in NR3

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

People living near the proposed site at the former Carscene dealership, in 86 Drayton Road, have voiced their "complete opposition and objection" to the plans. Applicant, Tankerford Limited, says the proposals are to "address the changing needs of motorists in line with the government's objective to increase electric vehicles". But objections have been raised by neighbours near the site.
Fury as green space at the heart of a community is earmarked for housing

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

South Norfolk District Council (SNDC) wants to convert a green meadow into 40 new homes in Bell Road at the centre of Barnham Broom. It makes up part of the council's Village Clusters Allocation Plan (VCHAP) which identifies suitable sites for a minimum of 1,200 homes across 48 South Norfolk village clusters by 2038. However 420 of the 666 people living across the village are furious about the plans and set up a petition objecting to the council's development of the site.
Police and council called upon to tackle 'dangerous' drivers near city school

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

Pupils at Lionwood Infant School, along with their parents, walked from the One Stop shop in Quebec Road to the gates of the school in Telegraph Lane to highlight the issue. Parent Claire Brook-Scott said: "On the joint walk, my daughter almost got hit by a car reversing on to the pavement. "The area around the school is simply not safe for children walking to school.
Plans for 40ft digital advertising billboard submitted for city's outer ring road

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

Advertising firm, InSchool Media, is looking to replace the existing 10ft high by 40ft wide paper billboard at the existing advertising hoarding, at the junction of Hellesdon Hall Road and Sweet Briar Road. The application was submitted to Norwich City Council by the city-based business. The plan is looking to replace the "existing 96 sheet paper advert to a 96 sheet size digital poster" opposite home improvement shop Wickes.
Council pledge action over 'unacceptable' parking on green space

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

The council said the makeshift car park, in Magpie Road near the Artichoke pub, is "not acceptable and action will be taken" against those parking illegally. An investigation of the unsafe parking of vehicles at the green space, which includes a cycle pathway, was launched after it drew the ire of those living nearby. Jenny Knight, Green party councillor for Sewell Ward, has been supporting people on the issue and said: "This is really welcome news.
Star for motorsport Netflix series to appear at Theatre Royal

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

Guenther Steiner, who is best known for his role in the hit Netflix series Drive to Survive, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal on May 29. The fan favourite spent a decade as team principal in motorsport's pinnacle, guiding the fledgling Haas F1 Team, from 2014 to 2024. The 60 year old's upcoming show, Unfiltered Live, will take fans deeper into the world of Formula One.
Riverside pub owner outlines plans to bury site's troubled history

1 week ago | eveningnews24.co.uk | Francis Redwood

David Howard reopened the doors to Gibraltar Gardens, in Heigham Street, in October last year following the former landlord's ugly bust-up with owners Stonegate. However the 65-year-old believes the early ideas put in place have begun to turn the pub's fortunes around. There are also future plans which David hopes will help the site become a more "communal venue" for years to come. He said: "People have really got behind the pub and it's all contributing to getting things back on track.