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Charlotte Vickers

Dolly Carter

• Reporter for Archant's Suffolk titles the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star• Highly Commended for Outstanding Commitment at the 2022 Student Publication Association's National Awards• Described by …

Charlotte Houldey

Journalist and content creator with a strong interest in social trends and fashion. I tend to focus on Gen Z culture based stories and prefer to publish articles in a …

Bethany Wales

Journalist, investigator, story teller. With a background in printed news journalism and a flair for creating innovative, cross-media content, I strive to breathe life into current affairs with compassionate interviewing, …

Sarah Burgess

I'm an investigations correspondent working at Archant's Investigations Unit. I care about exposing injustice, holding people in power to account and giving a voice to those unable to speak for …

William Warnes

• Reporter at PA Media • Former iNews, Eastern Daily Press and East Anglian Daily Times• Former editor of Concrete, UEA's student newspaper

Latest Articles

New lantern procession part of Christmas events at historic church this winter

For the first time, families will be able to join a procession around Hay Hill, singing carols and appreciating the Christmas light displays, including Norwich’s new Canopy of Lights. Homemade lanterns for children to take and keep will be used as part of the festivities. A traditional manger scene will …

By Joseph Mills
4th December 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

City apprentice wins BIG at national mechanics competition

Toby Hull received the Apprentice of the Year award after qualifying with distinction from his three-year training at TruckEast Norwich. The accolade was presented to him by Scania at Silverstone race track in Towcester in recognition of his aptitude, knowledge and skills in mechanics. Toby won big at this year's …

By Joseph Mills
30th November 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

Archant: Eat Norfolk editorial newsletter

By Lauren Fitchett
21st November 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

Dr Feelgood guitarist inspired me to never give up | MUSIC

Kitty Perrin is a singer-songwriter and radio presenter making gorgeous noises in the city of stories. Charles Bliss reports on how young creatives like her play a vital role in the regeneration of our cultural landscape.

By CHARLES BLISS
7th November 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

Woof! Four-legged friends enjoy this year's Royal Norfolk Show

It is not only a spectacle for agriculture, crafts, and entertainment but also a haven for dog lovers. This year the event saw an impressive turnout of our four-legged friend, who attended with their enthusiastic owners. From small terriers to large retrievers, dogs of all breeds roamed the show grounds, …

By Charlotte Vickers
26th June 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

Man named after four family members including two young girls found dead

A quiet suburb on the outskirts of Norwich has been left shocked after four people from the same family, including two girls, were found dead at a house. Reporting team William Warnes Bruno Brown, Eleanor Storey, Adam Barker, Francis Redwood.

By William Warnes
19th January 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

Norwich booksellers boost community wellbeing with creative events | CULTURE

Creative events such as book clubs and literary festivals are reimagining the role of reading as a social exercise in the aftermath of the pandemic to build healthier communities.

By CHARLES BLISS
14th January 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

Mother-of-two killed after being kicked by horse

A mother-of-two died after being kicked by her horse as she walked it in a field, a court has heard.

By William Warnes
9th January 2024 • Eastern Daily Press

Senior Norfolk Tory tells MPs to topple Rishi Sunak to avoid '10 years of wokeness'

A senior Norfolk Tory has triggered a party row by calling on Tory MPs to oust prime minister Rishi Sunak.

By William Warnes
1st December 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

REVEALED: The inside story of controversial Norfolk Tory's downfall

The controversial Conservative parliamentary candidate for Norwich North stepped down after a series of rows, following discussions with senior figures in the national party.

By William Warnes
23rd November 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

School reports Tory to party over ‘inappropriate and incendiary’ comments at hustings

A Norfolk school has become embroiled in an extraordinary row with its local Conservative parliamentary candidate over comments he made at a hustings it hosted.

By William Warnes
22nd November 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Tory MP candidate resigns just THREE WEEKS after being selected

The Conservative candidate for Norwich North has resigned just three weeks after being selected.

By William Warnes
22nd November 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Astronaut enthrals city audience with his tales of life in space

He spent more than a year in space and now astronaut Michael Foale has splashed down in Norwich to speak to a fascinated audience at the UEA.

By Ed Spencer
2nd November 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk MPs united in support of government's ticket office U-turn

MPs across Norfolk have reacted to the government's U-turn on the mass closure of railway station ticket offices.

By William Warnes
31st October 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

'A huge step forward' - Norwich's first electric bus fleet launched

Norwich transport took a step into the future as the fleet’s new electric buses were officially launched. The new era kicked off with the Pink Line number 11, ferrying passengers from the hospital into the city centre.

By Ed Spencer
31st October 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Parish council's threat to car giant over staff's late night 'Lotus Rally'

An £8m bid to redevelop Lotus' site at Hethel could be in doubt after the parish council threatened to derail it as part of an escalating dispute over company staff speeding through the village.

By William Warnes
21st October 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Meet Lozeak - the Norfolk-born singer with 600,000 TikTok followers

Lauren Eakins, who grew up in Poringland, near Norwich, has 600,000 followers on the social media platform and released her debut single Word Vomit in 2021. Her alt-pop sound has amassed her an army of fans and she headlined at the Camden Assembly earlier this year. She told Kerrang: "Ever …

By Charlotte Houldey
15th October 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Boy stabbed at city school

Police were called to the City of Norwich School in Eaton Road at 2.15pm today after reports that a boy had been stabbed with a tail comb. Officers attended along with three crews from the East of England Ambulance Service and the East Anglian Air Ambulance The boy was taken …

By Charlotte Houldey
12th October 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Libraries hailed as 'vital community hubs' as funding battles continue | COMMUNITY

The crucial impact of Norfolk’s libraries on public health, the arts and the local economy has been highlighted amid the continued fight for funding.

By CHARLES BLISS
10th October 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Village hall SAVED as controversial demolition plans unanimously refused

The battle to save a much-loved village hall on the outskirts of Norwich has been won after controversial plans to demolish the site were unanimously refused.

By William Warnes
27th September 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Row erupts over 'awful proposal' to demolish historic village hall

A row has erupted over a tiny village hall in Arminghall which could be demolished to make way for a bungalow.

By William Warnes
26th August 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

This is Norwich's signature sandwich according to viral TikTok video

TikTok user Big Nibbles (@bignibblescooks) chose crab, samphire and tartare sauce for the city's sandwich filling for his video series touring UK towns and cities and creating a themed bap. However, the owner of Logan's sandwich bar, Anthea McNamara, thinks that a proper Norwich sarnie must include part of the …

By Charlotte Houldey
26th August 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

Norwich student to star in HUGE Netflix show

Ansu Njai will reprise his role as Rowmando in the fifth series of Top Boy, acting alongside famous faces including pioneer Grime artist Kano and Ashley Walters of So Solid Crew fame. The 22-year-old graduated from Norwich University of the Arts in May this year, with the actor posting on …

By Charlotte Houldey
14th August 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

'Like the wild west!': 2am Lotus shift changes driving neighbours around the bend

Roaring engines are the attraction for many Lotus customers but some of the company's neighbours have been upset by the 'wild west' created by the sports car firm's staff.

By William Warnes
4th August 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

£160m boost for 'world leading' Norwich Research Park

The Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre and Quadrum Institute has secured £163.9m over five years, which is more than 40% of a wider investment from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

By William Warnes
26th May 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

'I live on £13k a year': Why alternative styles of living are on the rise | LIFESTYLE

As the cost of living crisis exacerbates the isolation felt during the pandemic, some people are exploring different ways of living together.

By CHARLES BLISS
30th April 2023 • Eastern Daily Press

£270,000 windfall for tyre mountain owner who still hasn't cleared eyesore site

Roger Gawn estimates he will be paid around £120,000 for the used rubber on the site near Fakenham, because the war in Ukraine has pushed up the global prices of oil and oil-derived products. Before the price hikes, it would have cost him £150,000 to have it taken away. The …

By Joel Adams
30th November 2022 • Eastern Daily Press

‘I signed a disclaimer saying I wouldn't make nuclear weapons’ | LIFESTYLE

Charles Bliss interviews Dr Dan Self, chairman of the Breckland Astronomical Observatory, to discuss the mind-blowing multiplicities of outer space.

By CHARLES BLISS
26th August 2022 • Eastern Daily Press

I tried sensory deprivation – This is what happened | EXPERIENCE

Charles Bliss goes on a voyage to inner space at Float Norwich, where sensory deprivation tanks and a cryogenic chamber offer a unique wellness retreat.

By CHARLES BLISS
22nd June 2022 • Eastern Daily Press

'I'm very used to Norwich - it was exciting and just so different to London'

Danielle Lett chats to founding father of punk John Lydon about his love of Norfolk, going back on tour and dabbling in NFTs

By Danielle Lett
10th May 2022 • Eastern Daily Press