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BBC News
8 hours ago
- BBC News
Norwich walk highlights scourge of violence against women
About 100 people joined a city-centre walk to stand in solidarity with people who have experienced gender-based Magdalene Group, which is based in Norwich, held the women's night-time "strut" on Thursday organisation provides help for women who have experienced sexual violence, exploitation, grooming, sex work and coercion."We hear about the most prolific cases, the murders, but underneath that we just need to see a healthy and safe environment for women," said Suzi Heybourne, the charity's chief executive. The group has worked to support women in the area for about 30 event, which started at The Forum, was the second of its kind. Ms Heybourne said: "Last year was quiet reflection because it was the anniversary of The Magdalene Group."This year it is a call to all women, [at] every level in society, to come and join us and raise our voice to demand an end to the violence that women experience." The Invidia Rock & Soul Choir sang before and after the strut, with a vigil held at the end of the evening to remember women who have lost their lives through violence. Ms Heybourne told BBC Radio Norfolk that gender-based violence "is a real pandemic... affecting women and girls in our society".She added: "Sometimes it is done without thinking, so this is about raising awareness of how we should be journeying together to eradicate this." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Norwich keen on Blackburn winger Dolan
Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan has drawn interest from Norwich City and Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers with the 23-year-old's contract at Ewood Park set to expire this summer. (Football League World), external Read Friday's full gossip column for more EFL transfer rumoursFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
BBC News
13 hours ago
- BBC News
Emergency services search River Wensum in Norwich for body
Emergency services have responded to a report of a body in a Police said it was called just before 08:00 BST on Friday to the River Wensum in alert was raised at Bishop crews were among the emergency services that attended. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New home sought for Bossy the 8ft Norwich bunny
A fine art student is looking for a forever home for an 8ft tall (2.4-metre) rabbit she made as part of her final year Guest made Bossy the bunny to show how objects from childhood can become "monumental symbols of importance".But her time at Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is ending this summer and while it sits patiently on display in an art studio, she has until mid-August to find Bossy a new home. "I may have to take him to pieces, and that will be really, really sad," Ms Guest said. Ms Guest scanned her favourite toy bunny from childhood to get the correct measurements so she could accurately upscale it to a giant named her creation Bossy "because I was a bossy child," she said, and had to learn to weld in order to make the bunny's individual from being stuffed and cuddly, he is actually covered a metal structure in plastic pallet wrap before topping it off with her own screen printed fabric - based on the pattern of a childhood plate. This is one of the reasons potential new owners are being deterred, Ms Guest than being a real cuddly toy, Bossy is an artwork. "Some people have reached out, but when they realise he's not stuffed they're put off," she has advertised him on Facebook Marketplace - and approached children's hospices - but because Bossy's fabric is not wipe-clean, he could be an infection hazard."I'd like him to be in a public space where people can enjoy him, where he can make a lot of people happy," she said. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future
A drum salesman said he is "heartbroken and devastated" by the closure of a city music shop. Professional Music Technology (PMT) went into administration in June. It first opened it's Norfolk store in Anglia Square, Norwich, in 2008, before moving to Botolph Street in 2012. Administrators Interpath said rising costs, dwindling margins, and the cost of living had led to "challenges too difficult to overcome" in keeping it open. Dan Moss, who worked as the store's percussion expert, said that the music store industry was "definitely and gradually dying." Mr Moss first heard the news on the day the store went into administration. "It was pretty heavy, it completely came out of the blue. We had no idea it was going to happen," he said. He added that the closure created a "void" for musicians in the county. "Youngsters would come in and get inspired. The whole community could come in and see instruments in person," he said. "It's going to have a massive impact on Norfolk." Norwich-based sound engineer and tour manager, Dylan Barber, said music stores like PMT were "paramount" in helping him get into the music industry. The 24-year-old bought his first guitar from the store and said he was worried about the impact music shop closures will have on the music industry. "There's nothing quite like the physical element of picking up an instrument and feeling connected to it," he said. "The fact that there's less of that available presents as a bit of a stark warning that we need to do something if we want to keep the industry flowing." Interpath said: "Our immediate priority is to provide support to those employees who have been made redundant." Mark Hedges of Cookes Band Instruments in St Benedicts St said while his own business was thriving, he was "sorry" to see PMT close. "They're all passionate people who love music and want to pass on their knowledge," he said. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Musical instrument shop will be 'sorely missed' 'Music is too often neglected by policymakers' Boy, 11, becomes piano prodigy by watching YouTube
