Chris Bishop

England

Community Editor and Chief Reporter at Eastern Daily Press

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

Writer and photographer on the Norfolk coast. Views all personal and all images subject to copyright...

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Affordable homes plan revealed for former community centre

1 day ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

2 1/1 A social landlord has revealed plans for 22 new affordable homes on the site of a former community centre. Freebridge Community Housing has applied to redevelop the former North Lynn Community Centre, in King's Lynn. It says in a planning statement the centre on St Edmundsbury Road is "boarded up and in a state of disrepair", adding it is not suitable for conversion.
Pictures from dog show at Glebe House School in Hunstanton

2 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

12 1/1 Tails were wagging in the sunshine at a seaside dog show. More than 100 four-legged friends hoped to woo the judges at the Hunstanton Fun Dog Show. Hundreds more turned out for the event at Glebe House School, organised by doggy paper the Barking Bugle. There were prizes for 14 classes including the prettiest girl, most handsome boy, young dog under three and veteran.
Solar farm at Coxford Abbey Quarry gets the go-ahead

2 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

Norwich-based Longwater Gravel has been given retrospective permission for 450 panels at Coxford Abbey Quarry, between Fakenham and Docking. The array was installed on a 5,000 sqm site at the gravel working off the B1454 in April, 2024. READ MORE: New dog walking field planned for Docking A planning statement said the site could not be seen from the nearby road and its visual impact is "minimal". The site is close to the Syderstone Common SSSI.
Unholy row as church officials turn down village request for action on noisy seagulls

3 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

4 1/1 For any church, protecting its flock is pretty much rule number one. But in Sedgeford this policy is not going down well with locals. For the flock in question is a noisy population of seagulls which roost in the tower of the village church. Neighbours say their peace is shattered from the early hours every summer by the birds' incessant screeching and cackling.
Threat of enforcement action over picturesque coastal landmark left to crumble

4 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

And the beauty of the old Coal Barn by the quay in Thornham, near Hunstanton, has long since captured the attention of film makers who have featured it on the silver screen. But now a council could be forced to take action after masonry collapsed, leaving the appearance of a large hole in the side of the building. Repairs to the 300-year-old structure have not been carried out, while fallen brick and rubble is now piled up on the quayside alongside the picturesque harbour.
Greenpark Academy in King's Lynn applies for new playground

4 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

Greenpark Academy in King's Lynn (Image: Google) Pupils at a West Norfolk primary school could soon have a new playground. Greenpark Academy in King's Lynn has applied to create extra play space on its site off Wensum Way. It says in a planning statement that the new 800sqm area to the west of its buildings will match an existing playground on the opposite side of its site. It claims this will result in "modest change" to the school site and there will be no increase in noise.
Go-ahead for covered seating at Eric's Pizzas at Thornham

4 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

2 1/1 A coastal pizza parlour housed in a yurt has got the go-ahead to protect outdoor diners from the rain. West Norfolk councillors have approved plans for an extension at Eric's Pizzas between Holme and Thornham, near Hunstanton. Eric Snaith owns the business, along with Eric's Fish and Chips on the Drove Orchards retail and leisure site and the nearby Titchwell Manor hotel.
Former tile warehouse set to become 'Sally Army' charity shop

4 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

The new Salvation Army shop in Wisbech (Image: Google) A former tile warehouse is set to become a charity shop. The Salvation Army's trading arm has been given planning permission to place new signage on the premises in Wisbech. The property, on Cromwell Road, previously housed a branch of Topps Tiles. A planning report said it stands in an area "predominately used for commercial and light industrial development" and the signs are in keeping with its character.
Landymore's Farm Shop at Stowbridge gets go-ahead to expand

4 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

Landymore's at Stowbridge has been given the go-ahead to expand (Image: Google) A popular village farm shop has been given the go-ahead to expand its premises. Landymore's at Stowbridge, near Downham Market, has been given planning permission to move its café into an adjoining barn to free up more space. An extension will also be added to the rear of the existing shop, at the entrance to the village on the Causeway.
New fencing set to go up at popular crabbing spot on Norfolk coast

5 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

2 1/1 A sluice at a popular family crabbing spot is set to be fenced off to prevent people falling in. The National Trust has been given planning permission for a barrier around the structure at Brancaster Staithe, between Hunstanton and Wells. The NT, which owns the harbour, said in a planning statement the sluice and quay heading was a popular location for families to fish for crabs during the summer.