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William Warnes

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

Donna-Louise Bishop

Senior Reporter for mid and north Norfolk at Archant Norfolk. I split my time between writing about what's happening in the county, reviewing food, and occasionally sharing my opinion with …

Geraldine Scott

Geri Scott is Assistant Political Editor at The Times. Before joining in 2022, she covered politics for PA, The Yorkshire Post and the Eastern Daily Press. She was previously a …

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 …

Ed Spencer

Ruth Lawes

I'm a junior reporter at Archant in Norfolk.

Latest Articles

My 3,700 mile trip to see a Norfolk sports team in action (don't mention the result)

In this article, I report on my trip to a Minor League Baseball game in Norfolk, Virginia, a city which shares significant historical links to my home county.

By Joshua Keeble
30th July 2025 • Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk businesswoman’s cycle ride raises £5k for charity

In this short news piece, I report on a Norfolk woman who cycled 400 kilometres across Taiwan for charity.

By Joshua Keeble
6th June 2025 • Eastern Daily Press

New local hero awards launched to celebrate Norfolk's over 60s

In this short news piece, I report on retirement home firm Churchill Living launching an initiative to help celebrate the contributions of older people to Norfolk communities.

By Joshua Keeble
6th June 2025 • Eastern Daily Press

Five domestic options for Norwich City should Sainz depart

In this article, I take a look at five potential replacements for Norwich City's departing star, Borja Sainz.

By Joshua Keeble
6th June 2025 • Eastern Daily Press

Norwich City fans optimistic about Liam Manning appointment

In this article, I report on my findings from interviewing members of the public about their opinions on Norwich City's new manager, Liam Manning.

By Joshua Keeble
6th June 2025 • Eastern Daily Press

Life as a broke student hitting 50 Canaries games in a season

In this article, my first contribution to the Eastern Daily Press, I discuss just why following Norwich City has been so rewarding.

By Joshua Keeble
3rd June 2025 • 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