Ruth Lawes, Eastern Daily Press

Ruth Lawes

Eastern Daily Press

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  • Eastern Daily Press
  • Norwich Evening News
  • The New European
  • East Anglian DT

Past articles by Ruth:

Couple who met while working at Jarrold celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

A couple who met as teenagers working at Jarrold in Norwich will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Boxing Day. Jack Livock, then 19, said he had... → Read More

'We really get looked after'

Dozens of people in need were fed a festive lunch at Norwich Open's Christmas day event. Now in its 29th year, the meal was served from gazebos outside of... → Read More

Woman who survived WW2 bomb turns 100

A woman who narrowly survived a bomb in London during the Second World War by ducking into a shop door has celebrated her 100th birthday. Anne Goff, who... → Read More

Norwich's Tunnel of Light to be switched off

One of Norwich's most popular Christmas attractions will be switched off due to Norfolk entering into tier 4. The Tunnel of Light, on Hayhill, will be... → Read More

Home beer brewing club 'thriving' under lockdown

A home beer brewing club in Norwich has seen its membership soar since the outbreak of coronavirus as people seek to recreate their favourite drinks at... → Read More

Volunteers prepare Christmas gifts for people in need in Norwich

Hundreds of bags including Christmas presents and food will be sent out to people in need across Norwich. A team of around 30 volunteers from Open Norwich... → Read More

Volunteers prepare Christmas gifts for people in need in Norwich

Hundreds of bags including Christmas presents and food will be sent out to people in need across Norwich. A team of around 30 volunteers from Open Norwich... → Read More

Dozens of Christmas presents handed out to child asylum seekers in Norfolk

Toys, books and chocolates were among dozens of donations collected for children who are unaccompanied asylum seekers at a Norwich pub. In December... → Read More

Dozens of Christmas presents handed out to child asylum seekers in Norfolk

Toys, books and chocolates were among dozens of donations collected for children who are unaccompanied asylum seekers at a Norwich pub. In December... → Read More

Controversial Santa's Grotto is 'more family-friendly'

The organiser of a controversial drive-thru Santa's Grotto has said major improvements have been made - and hopes to hold the event every year. The... → Read More

WATCH: Animation film addressees homelessness in Norwich

A Norwich-based animation studio has made a short film challenging homeless stereotypes for a charity. The aim of the film produced by Cut The Mustard... → Read More

WATCH: Animation film addressees homelessness in Norwich

A Norwich-based animation studio has made a short film challenging homeless stereotypes for a charity. The aim of the film produced by Cut The Mustard... → Read More

Driver injured after hit and run crash

A driver was injured after a hit and run in Acle. The crash happened on the A1064 near the junction with Stokesby New Road at 7.30am on Monday, December... → Read More

All you need to know about Tier 4 rules

With Norfolk set to go into Tier 4 from Boxing Day, here is everything you need to know about the restrictions. Can you summarise Tier 4 guidelines? The... → Read More

'Florists are panicking' - Border chaos disrupts flower supply

A florist in Norwich has said panic is rising over flower stock due to border restrictions. Travel and freight was banned from France to the UK to avoid... → Read More

Covid variant behind 36pc of new virus admissions at Norfolk hospital

More than a third of coronavirus admissions at Norfolk's biggest hospital during one week this month were caused by the newly-discovered variant, Norwich... → Read More

Coronavirus cases continue to rise across the county

The number of coronavirus cases in Norfolk has reached a record high, latest figures have revealed. Public Health England figures show the county had a... → Read More

320m of hedge stolen from farmer's field

A farmer has been left in disbelief after thieves stole hundreds of metres of hedging from her field near Aylsham. Neighbours alerted Joanne Keeler, from... → Read More

'Creepy' Scrooge axed from controversial Santa's grotto

A 'creepy' character which left children in tears has been axed from a controversial drive-thru Santa's grotto in Norfolk. Since opening on Friday, the... → Read More

'No evidence' that Norwich home is a Japanese restaurant, council probe finds

A man who has been accused three times of running an illegal Japanese restaurant from his Norwich home will not face enforcement action. A second council... → Read More