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7 days ago
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Enthusiasts chart history of Britain's railways
The history of Britain's modern railways has been charted in a book celebrating their 200-year anniversary. Enthusiasts across Essex and Suffolk designed the 45-page text with the help of children from three schools. It was designed for Railway 200, which is marking the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway opening on 27 September 1825. Jayne Sumner, who helped to create the book, said all involved were "absolutely thrilled" with the end product. It has been authored by rail expert David Gibson, with pictures drawn by pupils from Maltings Academy, in Witham, and primary schools in Great Totham and Terling. The book describes the beginnings of the railway and how it changed the world, including its importance during two world wars. Ms Sumner, of the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership, said it took "months of research and development". She added: "I am so grateful to everyone who helped to put it together. "Especially David Gibson for his knowledge and commitment, and all the local schoolchildren whose amazing drawings and designs have added so much to the book and really brought it to life." Copies of the book are available on request by emailing Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk. Best-loved railway art unveiled after global vote Celebrating 200 years of pioneering railway Heritage railway marks bicentenary celebrations Railway 200
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7 days ago
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Enthusiasts chart history of Britain's railways
The history of Britain's modern railways has been charted in a book celebrating their 200-year anniversary. Enthusiasts across Essex and Suffolk designed the 45-page text with the help of children from three schools. It was designed for Railway 200, which is marking the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway opening on 27 September 1825. Jayne Sumner, who helped to create the book, said all involved were "absolutely thrilled" with the end product. It has been authored by rail expert David Gibson, with pictures drawn by pupils from Maltings Academy, in Witham, and primary schools in Great Totham and Terling. The book describes the beginnings of the railway and how it changed the world, including its importance during two world wars. Ms Sumner, of the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership, said it took "months of research and development". She added: "I am so grateful to everyone who helped to put it together. "Especially David Gibson for his knowledge and commitment, and all the local schoolchildren whose amazing drawings and designs have added so much to the book and really brought it to life." Copies of the book are available on request by emailing Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk. Best-loved railway art unveiled after global vote Celebrating 200 years of pioneering railway Heritage railway marks bicentenary celebrations Railway 200
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20-05-2025
- Business
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Support for relief road to ease town traffic
Market town residents have spoken about how their lives have been blighted by traffic, as councillors backed plans to explore the building of a relief road. Fenland District Council said it would look at ways to make a case for a new road in Whittlesey, near Peterborough, following concerns over increased journeys by lorries on the A605. One resident, Michael Gibbs, 76, told the BBC that somebody needed to "get a grip" on traffic in and around the town. The authority said it would look at sourcing £220,000 to make a case for the project, following approval by councillors on Monday. The relief road would look to reduce congestion in Whittlesey by giving vehicles an alternative to travelling through the town centre. Resident Mr Gibbs said a 15-minute car journey could sometimes take him 45 minutes, which he called "ridiculous". "The problem is if you've got an appointment in Peterborough, you don't really know how long it'll take you to get there," he said. Brian and Jayne Brian-Platt, aged 60 and 59, live in nearby Thorney and welcomed the idea of a relief road. "We're new to the area and we've noticed how dirty our car gets when we're up and down the High Street to Whittlesey," said Mrs Brian-Platt. "The heavy vehicles, they just bound along the road so fast." Mr Brian-Platt said lorry traffic on the roads in Fenland was "unbelievable". He believed a road "especially made for the heavy traffic" would be a "good idea". Dee Laws, the Conservative councillor for Whittlesey North West, told councillors on Monday she was "probably a little biased" due to being based in the town, but thought the project was "essential to move forward". "Increase in traffic is happening daily, especially HGVs," she said. "If you want growth in the economy to actually open up Fenland, you need to improve the road structure between east and west." It is thought any relief road would run south of the A605 but not bypass Whittlesey entirely. In a report, the district council said the road was "currently unfunded" but congestion was a problem in the growing town. Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk. Plans to ease traffic in growing market town Officers pilot home visits in knife amnesty week New lease of life for former funeral shop Fenland District Council
BBC News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Beach of Dreams to celebrate towns in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk
Coastlines across the East of England are being celebrated during a UK-wide hoped art project Beach of Dreams, which kicked off at the Port of Tilbury on Thursday, would inspire action to protect coastal from communities in Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk have all contributed to a series of public events, running until 1 director Ali Pretty said the festival would "shine a spotlight" on people, projects and special places that "inspired hope". Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Harwich in Essex and Orford Ness in Suffolk are all due to feature during the followed story-gathering sessions held at the start of the year, where residents spoke about what life was like living by the 150 of those stories and images will be shown at events from 28 to 30 May, led by art and design organisation Kinetika. The festival is covering eight regions in the UK, stretching as far as Northern Ireland and South Tyneside.A tapestry of more than 600 silk pennants made by people living in those areas - including the East of England - will tour the country over the coming created during a previous Beach of Dreams event will also be reimagined during a workshop in Tilbury on event will conclude when all new silks are brought together on Great Yarmouth beach on 30 May."In these uncertain times, Beach of Dreams emphasises the power of local communities to shape their own futures," Ms Pretty said. "We gather strength and solidarity, proving that together we can make a difference." To find an event near you, visit Beach of Dreams. Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
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03-05-2025
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East of England news quiz of the week 26 April-2 May
From a Eurovision hopeful to ceramic cats, how much East of England news can you remember from the past seven days? Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
