Eimear Magee, a conservation ranger for the area, said she was "extremely alarmed" when she heard about the incident.

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The Showcase featured readings and discussions from Jeanette Winterson, Helen Macdonald, Eimear McBride and Emma Healey, interspersed with more informal talks and debates.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO - Norwich UNESCO City of Literature welcomes international literati to its Writers�� Centre