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Norwich's Jonny Howson dribbles past McAnuff
Norwich's Jonny Howson dribbles past McAnuff

Norwich City 2 Reading 1 match report: Canaries calm their own nerves but leave Reading in a flap

Two goals in two minutes early in the second half were just enough to give Norwich City their second Premier League win of 2013 and ease their growing fears of joining their all-but doomed visitors Reading in relegation.

Norwich players were furious after the final whistle at Arsenal after seeing the points snatched away

Premier League: Norwich v Reading match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Carrow Road

Norwich players are furious after the final whistle at Arsenal

Alex Tettey urges Norwich to put heartache of controversial Arsenal defeat behind them

Next up for Chris Hughton's side is Reading

Norwich players are furious after the final whistle at Arsenal

Arsenal 3 Norwich City 1 match report: Arsenal deserved lucky break, says Arsene Wenger after controversial victory

Late goals see Gunners maintain push for Champions League

Arsenal 3 Norwich City 1 match report: Arsenal hit Chris Hughton with another bad luck story

Harsh penalty denies Norwich first victory over Gunners since first day of Premier League

Jack Wilshere should return

Premier League: Arsenal v Norwich match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the Emirates

Arsène Wenger deserves to see out his contract as Arsenal manager

Arsene Wenger calls for early goals from Arsenal against Norwich

Gunners are battling their way to a top four finish

Michu celebrates his goal for Swansea

Norwich 2 Swansea 2 match report: Elliott Bennett wings it as Canaries draw comfort at home

Goals do not come easily to  Norwich City but there is something about playing Swansea that reminds them how to do it: in four meetings with the Welsh side in the Premier League they have found the net 12 times. Yesterday’s double would have counted for more, though, had they enabled Chris Hughton’s side to match the points they took from a 4-3 victory at the Liberty Stadium back in December.

Swansea's Miguel Michu hasn't scored in five games

Premier League: Norwich City v Swansea City match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Carrow Road 

Wigan Athletic 1 Norwich City 0 match report: The late escape is on as Arouna Koné strike lifts Wigan hopes

Escape specialists Wigan can sense another act of defiance after Arouna Koné came up with his second consecutive match-winning goal to lift his side out of the bottom three and ensure Aston Villa take on Liverpool today under maximum pressure.

Wigan v Norwich preview: Canaries midfielder Jonny Howson admits 'this season will go down to the wire'

Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson has admitted that his time on the sidelines has only increased his appetite to be involved in the fight for Barclays Premier League survival.

Ricky van Wolfswinkel

£8m arrival Ricky van Wolfswinkel backs Norwich manager Chris Hughton

The 24-year-old Netherlands international is set to join up with the Canaries on 1 July

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The price of pacifism: Refusing to go to war is finally being recognised as a brave act

The price of pacifism

From the Second World War refusenik to the 19-year-old Israeli, Holly Williams talks to five people who risked shame and suffering to take a stand as conscientious objector.
'It was mass hysteria': Jason Isaacs on groupies, theatre bores and snogging James Bond

Jason Isaacs: Groupies, theatre bores and James Bond

To millions, Jason Isaacs is one of Harry Potter's arch enemies – but his wife prefers him as a Scottish TV detective.
Notes from a small island: Is Sealand an independent 'micronation' or an illegal fortress?

Sealand: 'Micronation' or illegal fortress?

Thomas Hodgkinson spent a week at the tiny platform off the Suffolk coast to find out.
Not a bad bone: Mark Hix cooks with cutlets and ribs

Mark Hix cooks with cutlets and ribs

If you ignore cutlets and ribs, you'll risk missing out on some delicious and easy meals, says our chef.
The experts' guide to summer: From getting fit for the beach to recreating that Olympic buzz

The experts' guide to summer

From getting fit for the beach to recreating that Olympic buzz
Sex, drugs and fast cars: The legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

Legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

Early glimpses of Ron Howard's film Rush suggest it will portray Hunt as a high-living lothario, with an insatiable appetite for partying.
Macklemore: 'I don't have moderation when using drugs and alcohol. It was hurting my life'

Macklemore: 'I don't have moderation'

The next Vanilla Ice or the next Eminem? Macklemore doesn't have a record contract – but he does have the UK's biggest-selling single of the year.
Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Sri Lankan cuisine is light, sunny, wonderfully spiced – and so easy to cook from scratch. Just as soon as you've broken into the coconut, that is.
Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Doctors are hailing the revamp of a Bath neonatal unit, where babies sleep more and feed better, as the model for patient care
One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

Epecuen was submerged under 10 metres of water in 1985. Now the floods have gone – and 83-year-old Pablo Novak has moved back in
The real thing? Historian publishes Coca Cola's 'secret formula'

The real thing?

Historian publishes Coca Cola's 'secret formula'
Gordon Ramsey's worst nightmare: A restaurant he cannot save

Gordon Ramsay's worst nightmare: A restaurant he cannot save

The pugnacious chef finally met a shambolic restaurant he couldn't save. John Walsh on when TV makover refuseniks fight back
Join Ryanair! See the world! But we're only paying you for nine months a year

Join Ryanair! See the world! But we're only paying you for nine months a year

Glamorous myth of the flight attendant lifestyle undermined by angry employee's claims of 'exploitation'
Braising saddles: Did the recent furore scupper sales of horse meat? Neigh, far from it!

Braising saddles: How to cook horse meat

Did the recent furore scupper sales of horse meat? Neigh, far from it! Will Coldwell hoofs it to the kitchen.
Why bitters are back on the bar: A few little drops pack a big punch in cocktails

Why bitters are back on the bar

A few little drops pack a big punch in cocktails. No wonder we're learning to love them again...