Marc Betts, Eastern Daily Press

Marc Betts

Eastern Daily Press

United Kingdom

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Past:
  • Eastern Daily Press
  • Norwich Evening News
  • The New European
  • East Anglian DT
  • Ipswich Star

Past articles by Marc:

Council campaign could see streets close to allow social distancing for shoppers

Pavements will be widened and some streets could close as councils launch a campaign to help shoppers feel safer returning to the high street after the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More

Care homes taking part in Facebook trial to keep residents in touch with families

A care home group is taking part in a Facebook trial to help its residents keep in contact with their families. → Read More

Suspected drug dealer arrested in town

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after officers carried out a warrant. → Read More

The four-year-old raising money for the NHS in Captain Tom’s footsteps

A four-year-old is using his daily exercise to take on a mammoth challenge of walking 100km to raise money for the NHS. → Read More

Lord Nelson letter expected to fetch £3,500 at auction

A letter written by Norfolk’s Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is expected to sell for up to £3,500 at auction. → Read More

‘Outdoor dining is going to be popular’

A street food fair that will travel across Norfolk is set to go ahead with social distancing in place as the coronavirus pandemic continues. → Read More

A11 closed after lorry overturns

A lorry has overturned on the A11 forcing it to close northbound. → Read More

Thetford's beauty captured in photography book handed out to 11,000 homes

A photography group has created a book and delivered it to 11,000 homes for free to highlight what makes their town a “wonderful” place to live. → Read More

Cyclist suffers life-changing injuries after hit and run

A cyclist has suffered life-changing injuries after being hit by a 4x4 which fled the scene. → Read More

Animal charity to close shop after it is unable to pay rent amid coronavirus

A charity shop has been forced to close as it is unable to afford rent due to a drop in income from the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More

A11 closed after oil spillage blocks road

Drivers are facing disruption after the A11 closed northbound after an oil spill. → Read More

School merger will allow staff to share skills, says headteacher

Schools would benefit from sharing staff and skills if they are merged, a headteacher has said. → Read More

Norfolk motorcyle racing youngster endorsed by Isle of Man TT legend

A Norfolk junior motorcycle racer has been endorsed by one of the biggest names in sport. → Read More

Horse patrols roll-out in South Norfolk to offer reassurance

Families had a police visit of a different kind as officers took to horse back on recent patrols. → Read More

Auction room forced to close for first time in 163 years returns

An auction house forced to cancel its first every auction due to the coronavirus has announced its return. → Read More

‘30,000 dead & you’re having a picnic?’: mystery artist hits town

A mystery artist has been leaving thought-provoking pieces across a seaside town as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed. → Read More

‘Be prepared to turn around if it’s busy’: advice as Thetford Forest works to reopen

Thetford Forest is to remain closed after the lockdown restriction changes but work is under way to reopen it. → Read More

Diss Town Football Club pays tribute to president and director Len Nice and Brian Major

A football club has paid tribute to its club president and director who both died in the space of a month. → Read More

Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company swaps Sandringham for essential deliveries

A bed maker has swapped its workshop on the Sandringham Estate for the road as it makes essential deliveries during the coronavirus lockdown. → Read More

Thetford and Downham Market drivers warned after spate of car thefts

More than 20 vehicles have been broken into in south west Norfolk in the past two months. → Read More