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Pensioner dies after waiting FIVE HOURS for ambulance following 999 call
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (672+ words) A Norfolk pensioner who was left waiting for more than five hours for paramedics while injured on the floor of her home died as a result of the delay, a report has revealed. Edna Wiggett fell inside her property on…...
Englishman Aaron Rai claims stunning victory at US PGA Championship
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (716+ words) England's Aaron Rai clinched his first major title with a stunning victory at the US PGA Championship. The 31-year-old emerged from a chasing pack littered with major champions at Aronimink Golf Club to become the first English winner of the…...
Swinney fails to win majority, but says SNP "emphatically" won Holyrood election
7+ min ago (765+ words) John Swinney declared the SNP has "emphatically" won the election, and a fifth term in power in Scotland, as Labour and the Tories look to have recorded their worst results" at Holyrood. With Labour also suffering losses south of the…...
South Norfolk among areas in country forecast largest growth
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (805+ words) An area of Norfolk is predicted to experience one of the fastest population growths in the country over the next six years. South Norfolk is in the top five districts in England which are expected to see the most rapid…...
England secure fifth consecutive Grand Slam with victory over France in Bordeaux
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (485+ words) England clinched a fifth successive Grand Slam as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach ran in two tries each in a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux. Hot on the heels of last year's World Cup triumph, the Red Roses secured their…...
Will Osula scores twice as Newcastle edge West Ham to brink of relegation
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (543+ words) Will Osula scored twice as Newcastle edged West Ham to the brink of relegation from the Premier League. The Danish striker struck either side of half-time after record signing Nick Woltemade had given the Magpies an early lead with his…...
Man dies after falling onto metal elephant ornament at home
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (310+ words) A man died after falling backwards onto a metal elephant ornament at his home, a court has heard. Allan Wright, of Sweetbriar Close, Snettisham, died at his home on April 27 after suffering traumatic injuries following the fall. An inquest into…...
Labour leadership contest speculation "froth and nonsense" " Lisa Nandy
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (814+ words) A senior Cabinet minister has criticised speculation about a Labour leadership contest as "froth and nonsense. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy also rebuked Wes Streeting, her former Cabinet colleague, for seeking to reopen the debate over Brexit in his pitch to…...
Free Half Term Trail at Notcutts Norwich for National Children's Gardening Week
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (45+ words) Eastern Daily Press Find events in Norfolk and the surrounding areas using the Eastern Daily Press local events calendar today. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
Police vow to take "robust action" against any criminality in Celtic pitch invasion
17+ hour, 12+ min ago (541+ words) Police Scotland have vowed to take "robust and swift action" against anybody found to have committed criminality as the Scottish Professional Football League condemned Celtic supporters" "wholly unacceptable" pitch invasion at the end of their team"s William Hill Premiership…...