Edd Smith

England, Norwich

Broadcast Journalist at BBC

🚐🎤📻 Radio Car Reporter for BBC Radio Norfolk. Award-winning radio producer. Radio presenter.

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Stray pigs 'leave gardens looking like Himalayas'

2 months ago | msn.com | Edd Smith |Andy Trigg

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Man completes 'amazing' model of Norwich Cathedral

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Edd Smith |Laura Devlin

A man has been hailed for his patience and eye for detail after creating a model of Norwich Cathedral with more than 20,000 matchsticks. Matthew Shackshaft created the towering spire and every flying buttress and arched window of the city landmark in a painstaking labour of love over five years. He began the project before the Covid pandemic, with the help of staff at Norfolk and Norwich Send Association (Nansa), which supports people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Squash club volunteer wins unsung hero award

Dec 7, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Aimee Dexter |Edd Smith

A 77-year-old squash player said he was "absolutely amazed" to have won a national unsung hero award. Martin Braybrook has volunteered for Cromer squash club in Norfolk for more than 40 years, creating its first team in the early 1980s. Mr Braybrook, who became treasurer for the club in 2002, said he "had no idea" he was nominated for the award. He was crowned the Unsung Hero at the England Squash Awards 2024 for his extensive involvement at the club.
Sir Alf Ramsey World Cup scout reports to be sold

Nov 23, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Yolanda Shirin |Edd Smith

Football memorabilia that belonged to Sir Alf Ramsey - the manager of England's 1966 World Cup winning team - is set to go under the hammer. The suitcase of documents includes photographs of former England captain Bobby Moore, and scouting reports of players including then Manchester United boss Sir Matthew Busby and ex-Luton Town defender Sydney Owen.
Fire truck that 'wasn't rapid enough' up for sale

Nov 15, 2024 | msn.com | Edd Smith |

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Fire truck that 'wasn't rapid enough' up for sale

Nov 15, 2024 | au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Edd Smith |

Edd Smith - BBC News, Norfolk and Neve Gordon-Farleigh - BBC News, Norfolk15 November 2024 at 10:25 pm·2-min readA 1950s "one-off" fire vehicle is to be sold at auction almost 50 years after it was decommissioned. Richard Wallis, from Gimingham, Norfolk, acquired the Rolls Humber Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) while he was working at Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, in his 20s. The 1950s vehicle is set to be sold by Hansons Auctioneers on Saturday and could fetch up to £20,000.
Fire truck that 'wasn't rapid enough' up for sale

Nov 15, 2024 | yahoo.com | Edd Smith |

Richard Wallis said the vehicle was decommissioned as it was "not rapid enough" [Edd Smith/BBC]A 1950s "one-off" fire vehicle is to be sold at auction almost 50 years after it was decommissioned. Richard Wallis, from Gimingham, Norfolk, acquired the Rolls Humber Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) while he was working at Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, in his 20s. The 1950s vehicle is set to be sold by Hansons Auctioneers on Saturday and could fetch up to £20,000.
Work completed to replace footbridge over marshes

Nov 8, 2024 | msn.com | |Edd Smith

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Work completed to replace footbridge over marshes

Nov 8, 2024 | yahoo.com | |Edd Smith

Work has been completed to replace a footbridge over marshlands in Norfolk. The previous crossing at Stiffkey marshes was removed two years ago because of safety concerns after it suffered damage from coastal erosion. The National Trust, which owns the land, said the new 20m footbridge over Cabbage Creek was now open to walkers.
Anger over 'ridiculous' trade waste price hike

Sep 26, 2024 | aol.com | Edd Smith |Laura Devlin

September 26, 2024 at 11:16 AMA council has been criticised for "ridiculous" changes to the cost of dumping trade waste which, it has been claimed, could lead to fly-tipping. From 1 November, Norfolk County Council will charge based on the size of vehicle and type of waste instead of per 100-litre bag. Ian Bowyer, who offers gardening and house clearance, said he would stop doing the latter because he had calculated a van full of mixed waste would set him back £350, up from £30 to £50.