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Husband and wife artists hold first-ever joint exhibition

2 weeks ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

Her figures can be found dancing, hugging children and reclining in galleries, homes and gardens around the world. Her artist husband, Tobias Arnup, enjoys working with colour and playing with the perception of what makes a still life painting. They regularly hold open studio weekends at their Norwich home to show their latest work. But this year they have decided to hold their first-ever joint exhibition. Vanessa & Tobias Together will be at the Fairhurst Gallery in Norwich from June 7-14.
Luxury interior design with a difference that's 'quiet' and sustainable

3 weeks ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

The founder of Cosu Studio is talking about where her love of interior design came from. Her career has taken her to Qatar - where the project was to design a palace - and Dubai. But a year ago she relocated back home to Norfolk, and set up her own business, where her focus is on combining style with sustainability. 'I started off in textile design and studied it at Birmingham Institute of Art and Design,' she says.
Gone Fishing's John Bailey on taking Paul and Bob to fish in Norfolk

4 weeks ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

Filming on the Tay. Photo: John Bailey 'I think it's fair to say that nobody involved with it thought it would be anything more than just six quick programmes that a few people would watch,' says John Bailey. 'I've been involved with Gone Fishing since it was first mooted 10 years ago and I think everybody's amazed that it's become BBC2's most-watched programme.
Floragami: turning paper into stunningly realistic flowers

1 month ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

For Meg, it was the discovery of American paper flower artist Tiffanie Turner's work on Instagram that brought all her skills and passions together. 'I've always worked with paper as hobbies -it was my happy place. I've done paper craft, I was a book binder for a while and I've done a lot of paper cutting. I couldn't believe I hadn't found it before - it combined my love of paper and my love of flowers.' She bought Tiffanie's book to try it for herself - and there was no starting small.
Explore the quintessential market town on the Norfolk/Suffolk border

1 month ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

Diss Mere. Photo: Getty Images We explore the quintessential market town on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, which is brimming with beautiful architecture and packed with character 1. Diss Mere The name Diss comes from the six-acre body of water known as the Mere at its heart. It is one of the deepest natural inland lakes in the country and Dic or Disce is the Saxon word for ‘ditch of standing water’.
11 reasons to love Thetford and the Brecks

2 months ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

Thetford Castle. Photo: Getty Images Exploring the fascinating historic town and the surrounding area Historic figures Thetford has been home to influential and inspirational men and women. During the Iron Age, the town was a major centre for the Iceni tribe, led by the iconic queen Boudica, who rebelled against the Roman Empire. Evidence of the Iron Age settlement can be seen at Castle Park and Gallows Hill.
Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost on the plants that have shaped his life

2 months ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

'Don't chase perfection. At the end of the day, if the garden becomes a little bit overgrown, it's not the end of the world,' says Adam Frost. 'Use it initially for that physicality of getting out and pottering.' Gardeners' World has made the garden designer a household name - and viewers of the BBC2 programme, a perennial part of the TV schedules, love the presenter's warm, down-to-earth charm. He fits in perfectly with the team, which is headed by Monty Don.
Saima Khan: private chef and The Hampstead Kitchen founder

2 months ago | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

Saima has cooked for Bill and Melinda Gates, the Obamas, the Clintons, Angelina Jolie and royalty. Photo: contributed by The Hampstead Kitchen From the Royal Family to world leaders and Hollywood A-listers, private chef and founder of The Hampstead Kitchen Saima Khan has cooked for some of the most famous people on the planet. And this spring she is relocating to Norfolk.
The best spots to enjoy dazzling daffodil displays in Norfolk

Mar 14, 2025 | edp24.co.uk | Emma Lee

Daffodils at the Oxburgh Estate. Photo: Mike Selby.National Trust With their bright yellow stars and golden trumpets, daffodils are a cheerful delight when visiting National Trust properties in the spring. Resilient against the ever-changing British spring weather, which can range from sunshine to snow flurries, to April showers, daffodils can be spotted in gardens and parks across the UK from late February through to April.
Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 Norfolk magazine Food & Drink Awards

Mar 3, 2025 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Emma Lee

Jacob Emerson, chef patron of The Steam Packet in Crown Road, Norwich and managing director Ellen Grove met at the Anchor pub in Morston when they were 18. After a couple of years they went on the manage the pub - Ellen front of house and Jacob in the kitchen - under Harry Farrow and Rowan Glennie. They then moved to London, where Jacob was sous chef at Quo Vadis for two years and then head chef at Little Duck the Picklery, and Ellen worked at Rochelle Canteen before returning to Norfolk.