News Archive

This section contains archived news from Network Norwich & Norfolk from 2008 and before.

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Older archived news from 2004 and before can be found at Good News for Norwich Archive

Lottery joy for Norwich cathedral

The long-running campaign to transform Norwich Cathedral was surging towards completion yesterday after scooping £2.3m in lottery cash. More ...

End of the road as Living Water closes down

Well-known Norfolk Christian Festival Living Water and the Ashill-based Living Water Trust has been closed down and the festival will not be running again in the future. More ...

Cathedral close to £10m project target

An ambitious campaign to raise £10m to develop Norwich's Anglican cathedral is within a whisker of reaching its magic mark. More ...

Yarmouth mayor risks blowing nativity fuse

When the Mayor of Great Yarmouth turns on the lights at St. Andrew’s Gorleston Nativity Festival everyone will be praying she doesn’t blow a fuse. More ...

Smash and grab at Norwich Cathedral

Thieves have smashed a unique and valuable stained glass window to steal loose change in a collection box at Norwich Cathedral. More ...

Commemoration first for Norwich cathedral

St John's Cathedral, Norwich, is to open a unique and special place of repose for cremated remains, in a first for East Anglia. More ...

Chance to join Norwich Christian football teams

Two Norwich Christian football teams, including one which has been trained by an England international player, are looking for new players. More ...

Good news on Norfolk church attendance

Church attendance figures in Norfolk have stabilised while some of the non-conformist faiths are reporting significant increases. More ...

Norwich churches build for the future

Three city congregations are embarking on ambitious building projects, showing that the future of the church in Norwich is alive and growing. More ...

Actress backs medieval mystic appeal

Her alter ego might be busybody Hyacinth Bucket but in real life Patricia Routledge showed her serious side as she helped to launch a £100,000 fundraising initiative in Norwich. More ...

NCBC are creating a church for the future

Mystic's friends launch cash appeal

Thousands attend Norfolk Living Water event

Church closed as beach party takes over

Delia's hope for Carrow Road chapel

Norwich Cathedral set for Lottery million

Christian footballers appeal for help

World Cup added to community concert

Church joins school in new community hall plan

Repair shock turns to delight for city church

Norwich's cathedrals embrace the world

Awesome weekend planned by church