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Beware book could be "damning" over Caldwell investigation, ex-detective says
12+ hour, 40+ min ago (660+ words) A "beware book" kept by women working in Glasgow's red light district around the time of Emma Caldwell's murder could be "damning" for police if its contents were uncovered, a retired detective has said. The book was used by women…...
Two more charged following Old Firm disorder
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (305+ words) Two more people have been charged in connection with disorder at a Scottish Cup tie between Rangers and Celtic last month. Several officers and members of the public were injured after fans invaded the pitch in the immediate aftermath of…...
British man detained in India enduring "psychological torture, say UN experts
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (694+ words) A British man who has spent eight years in "arbitrary detention" in India is enduring "a form of psychological torture", UN experts have said. They said there is no rationale for the continued detention of Jagtar Singh Johal, and that…...
Mystery over 100-year-old motorcyclist club's history
2+ week, 2+ day ago (402+ words) A group of motorcyclists revving up to celebrate 100 years of their club are on the hunt for more details of their extensive history. Many of the members of the Norwich Viking Motorcycle Club are the second generation to join, with…...
Spanish police say Scots crime syndicate "dismantled" as 14 arrested
2+ week, 3+ day ago (247+ words) Spanish authorities say they have "dismantled" a Scottish crime syndicate operating from the country, following several arrests and the extradition of the group's alleged leader. The Civil Guard announced on Thursday the operations of the "Lyons clan" in Spain had…...
High street fashion brand could close Norwich shop by the end of month
2+ week, 4+ day ago (178+ words) All 40 stores of a UK fashion brand could close by the end of the month, it has been revealed. Quiz Clothing, which has a shop in Castle Quarter in Norwich, has been running a 'closing down' sale after it was…...
Churchyard blaze was investigated as arson, police say
3+ week, 3+ day ago (144+ words) A fire that broke out in a churchyard near Norwich was being investigated as arson, it has emerged. The blaze began outside St Edmund's Church in The Street, Old Costessey, at about 4. 10pm on March 24. Contractors had been cutting down trees…...
Mystery remains over fire that ravaged industrial building
3+ week, 5+ day ago (176+ words) Mystery continues to surround the cause of a fire on the outskirts of Norwich last week. A total of 13 fire crews were called to the blaze on Salhouse Road in Sprowston on Thursday. The fire is believed to have started…...
'Britpop trailblazers' bringing 30th anniversary tour to Norwich
3+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) A band that rose to fame in the Britpop era are hitting the road again to mark 30 years in the music industry. Republica will perform at UEA in Norwich on Thursday, November 26, as part of a nationwide anniversary tour. Fronted…...
Patient transport boss in row with healthcare watchdog over 'rogue' report
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (406+ words) A row has erupted between the boss of a patient transport company and a healthcare watchdog over a recent "inadequate" rating. Inspectors for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found breaches in safe care and treatment, staffing and governance at Health…...