Eastern Daily Press

The Eastern Daily Press (EDP) is a daily newspaper that serves the regions of Norfolk, northern Suffolk, and eastern Cambridgeshire. It is based in Norwich, UK.

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Hotel plans to build staff accommodation to provide '24/7 security'

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

The Ffolkes Arms at Hillington (Image: Denise Bradley) A hotel has applied to build staff accommodation to provide its site with "24/7 security". The Ffolkes Arms at Hillington, near King's Lynn, has applied to build two new units on the northern side of its property off the main A148 Lynn Road. It says in a planning statement: "The provision of these are essential to ensure the safe and high-quality operation of the site.
Norfolk hospitals review single-sex wards after landmark court ruling

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

4 1/1 Norfolk's hospitals are reviewing their single-sex wards policy after a landmark ruling that a woman is defined by her biological sex. Supreme Court judges have said the legal definition does not include transgender women. Lady Kishwer Falkner, the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has said the "enormously consequential" decision meant the NHS must now update its guidelines on single-sex wards.
Lead found in drinking water supplies to homes in Norwich

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

6 1/1 Elevated levels of lead were found in water supplied to Norfolk homes more than 50 times last year. Most affected properties were in or near Norwich, with clusters around the Heigham, Lakenham, Mancroft, Plumstead and Postwick areas. The findings emerged following a freedom of information request to Anglian Water (AW) from this newspaper.
Go-ahead for new bungalow to be built at Burnham Thorpe

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

2 1/1 A new bungalow can be built on an overgrown plot in a Norfolk village. Graham Betts and Beverley Futter have been given planning permission to build the three-bed property at Burnham Thorpe, near Burnham Market. The site on Garner's Row is currently used to store building supplies.
Plans for new dog breeding kennels at Emneth near Wisbech

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

The property in Emneth where a dog breeding business could be set up (Image: Google) A dog breeding business could be set up in new kennels in a Norfolk village. Peter Read has applied for planning permission for a 15m by 5m kennel block in the rear garden of his housing association property at Emneth, near Wisbech. A planning statement says up to 14 dogs will be present at a time at the property on Fendyke Road, with the breed not specified in planning papers.
Go-ahead to convert garage next to village gastro pub into 'modern guest house'

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

2 1/1 A garage next door to a village gastro pub can be converted into a 'modern guest house'. Householders named in planning papers as Mr and Mrs Hallsworth have been given planning permission to convert the building behind their property at Holme, near Hunstanton, into "further living space". A planning statement said: "The proposal will provide sufficient space for an improved modern guest house." READ MORE: Are there too many campsites at Holme?
Norfolk village so beautiful it makes you feel 'warm and fuzzy inside'

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

5 1/1 A Norfolk village is so beautiful it makes you feel "warm and fuzzy inside". That's the view of locals who are drawing up a neighbourhood plan for Great Massingham. Villagers recently took part in what the parish council describes as "an initial landscape views assessment" by going on a walkabout. The idea was to draw up a long list of vistas from around the village, from which six or eight would eventually be included in the plan.
Bats delay decision over controversial repairs to National Trust windmill

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

Tower Windmill at Burnham Overy Staithe (Image: Chris Bishop) Bats have held up a decision over controversial repairs to a landmark Norfolk windmill. The National Trust has applied to carry out repairs to the mill at Burnham Overy Staithe, near Wells. But an ecologist's report said there was evidence bats were roosting in its tower.
Lowestoft Town provide update after player knocked unconscious

3 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

Lowestoft Town FC has provided an update after their goalkeeper was knocked unconscious. (Image: Google Maps) A football club has provided an update after one of its players was knocked unconscious during a match. Lowestoft Town FC visited AFC Telford United in their league fixture on Good Friday as they looked to stave off relegation. Warren Burwood, the goalkeeper, was knocked unconscious after an accidental collision during the game with Telford running out 7-1 winners.
'Is that a B-road?' - Bizarre images show a colony of bees on a road sign

4 days ago | edp24.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

Extraordinary images show a colony of bees on a road sign in Beccles (Image: Supplied) A large infestation of bees on a road sign has been making passing drivers take a second look. Extraordinary images show a large colony of bees gathering at the junction of The Grove in Beccles, with potentially thousands of the winged insects on a sign near the island.