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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Russell Martin quotes on Rangers loan spell revisited
The 39-year-old, who had a short loan spell at the club in 2018, will sign a three-year deal after agreeing terms. Martin will be officially unveiled by the club within the next 48 hours. He has been chosen over Davide Ancelotti as the preferred candidate for the role. Martin, who was on loan from Norwich, played 17 times for Rangers during the 2017/18 season. Read more: Former Rangers stars could be axed after just one year at Turkish club Russell Martin reveals he 'turned down a few jobs' before agreeing Rangers deal The club finished third in the Scottish Premiership that season and sacked manager Pedro Caixinha after just a few months in charge. Speaking to the Eastern Daily Press in 2018 about his time at Rangers, Martin said: "I don't think anything can prepare you for it. "It's huge. "You've got an idea, but it's only when you go up there that you realise how big it is. "Just walking around the streets, it's a giant of a football club with a great fan base. "For me, it was a bit wrong place, wrong time. "The club was a bit all over the place and then a change of manager, who was an interim manager anyway (Graeme Murty). "But I loved playing for a football club of that size and that support." Martin's experience of the club, albeit during a troubled time, is expected to help him in his new role. He previously admitted he didn't fully understand the scale of Rangers until he joined. His knowledge of the club and its demands are expected to stand him in good stead as he takes on the managerial position.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Eastern Daily Press
The Eastern Daily Press published 46 death notices last week. Every week, the Eastern Daily Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Eastern Daily Press: Peacefully on April 30 aged 94 years. Formerly of Scoulton, late of THELMA (Howard) nee Middleton BAKER 's full death notice Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 90. Beloved wife of Derek (deceased), mum of Ian (deceased) stepmum, sister, aunt and friend to JEAN ROSEMARY DRURY 's full death notice Sadly passed away on May 5, 2025, at hospital at the age of 93. He lived a full and healthy life and was noticeably ill for only a short FRANCIS JOSEPH WALSH 's full death notice It is with great sadness we announce the death of Mr Edwin (Eddie) Saunders, died April 25, 2025, aged 85, in Gressenhall Norfolk, Edwin is survived by his sons Alan and Andrew, daughter Emma, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Edwin spent many years living in Docking, owning and running both Station Garage and Docking News agency. Read EDWIN (Eddie) SAUNDERS's full death notice Passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, aged 86 years. Loved and missed by family and GRAHAM BARTLEY WORRALL's full death notice Aged 92. Beloved husband, father and PETER JAMES TANN's full death notice Passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, aged 79 years. Loving husband to Janet and a loving dad to Wayne and DAVID STEWART GATHERCOLE 's full death notice On May 7, 2025, passed away peacefully aged 94 of Attleborough. Much loved wife of Danny (deceased) and dear mother of MARGARET ELLEN ANNE JESSUP 's full death notice Passed away peacefully on May 8 at The Laurels Care Home. Released from pain and PHYLLIS HELEN LEE née Hayes's full death notice Peacefully passed away in his sleep on May 11, 2025, aged 49 years. A much loved brother and ROY BOY BRUTON's full death notice Died at home on May 7, 2025, aged 88 years. A much loved aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt, accomplished musician, church organist and friend to GILLIAN M MARTIN's full death notice Of Holme Hale, peacefully at home on May 10, 2025, aged 102 years. Loving wife of the late Ray, beloved mother of Jayne and her partner VIOLET ASHMAN 's full death notice Of Shipdham, peacefully on May 2, 2025, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving dad of Jane and Ashley (both deceased).Read JOHN KILLINGWORTH's full death notice Of Sea Palling. Passed away peacefully at Ingham Old Hall Care Home on May 1, aged 85 BEVERLEY THOMAS DEARY 's full death notice On May 9, 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Frances, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all he knew and BRYAN ARTHUR ROSSINGTON's full death notice Died peacefully after a long illness on April 20, 2025, aged 91 years. A much loved husband, father and JOHN TEAGUE's full death notice Of Overstrand. Passed away peacefully at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on April 22, aged 87 SYLVIA ANN RAYNA-ROSE's full death notice Of North Walsham. Passed away peacefully at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on April 27, aged 72 LINDA ANNA GRAY's full death notice Suddenly passed away on May 2, aged 61 years. Dearest son of the late Jim and THOMAS JAMES LINTON 's full death notice Sadly passed away on May 9, 2025, aged 95. Beloved wife of Alan (deceased), mother to Anne and Peter, mother-in-law to Nick and PAMELA MITCHELL's full death notice Passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, aged 84 years. Loving mum to Lesley and Peter, loving grandmother to Hannah, Abbie and MARGARET ANN HERRELL's full death notice On May 2, 2025, peacefully at The Limes, Mellis, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence and a much loved mum and BERYL JOYCE BARNES's full death notice Aged 85 years. Peacefully at Hill Grove Care Home, Cringleford on May 6, 2025, following a PETER HODGSON's full death notice Of Dereham, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, aged 86 years. Loving Husband of Jean, Father and best friend of PHILIP CHARLES (PHIL) CURSON 's full death notice Peacefully on April 23, aged 81 years. Much loved and devoted husband of Polly, father and PETER FRANCIS BOWLES 's full death notice Of Sporle, Sunday, May 4, 2025, at St. Nicholas House Care Home surrounded by family, aged 84 GWENDOLINE MAUD (GWEN) nee Wiffen DARKINS 's full death notice Peacefully at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on April 28, 2025, aged 88 years. Widow of Jack, much loved Mum, Nanny and BETTY ELLEN née LOCKE UTTING 's full death notice On May 14, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 87 years, of Diss. Beloved husband of Brenda, loving dad of Koren and Nicola, stepdad of Dawn and the late Sally and a dear grandad, great-grandad and ANTHONY JOHN 'Tony' MARK 's full death notice Passed peacefully on May 1, 2025. Loving wife to late husband Albert and will be much missed by her children, grandchildren and MARGARET PEACHMENT 's full death notice Sadly passed away on April 24, 2025, aged 71 years, at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. A private family funeral will be SUSAN PATRICIA née Turnbull FOX 's full death notice Passed away peacefully at Woodside House Care Home on Monday, May 5, 2025 aged 92 years. Reunited with Michael, loving mum to Graham and daughter-in-law Val, nan to Laura and Dan and great-grandmother to Esme and DOREEN BRENDA COSSEY 's full death notice Passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025. Aged 77 GRAHAM BRUCE MORTIMER 's full death notice Passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, aged 86 years. A loving husband to Daphne (deceased), dedicated father and MICHAEL OWEN (Mick) BOWLES's full death notice Of Trimingham. Passed away at Dorrington House, Wells on April 19, 2025, aged SYLVIA MAY PARDON 's full death notice Died peacefully at home on May 1, 2025, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of Winston, and beloved mum of Clare, Alan, and David, dear mother-in-law to John, and a wonderful proud nanny to Max and DIANNE POWLEY's full death notice Beloved Wife of Michael, a Mother, Step-Mother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Mother-in-law. Tricia will be greatly missed by the many family, friends and colleagues who knew VODA-WHYTE Patricia Mary (Tricia)'s full death notice Passed away at home on April 27, 2025. Partner of the late Joan Roper and younger brother to the late Tom, Fred and PETER STANNARD 's full death notice Passed away peacefully on May 5 after a lengthy illness. Much loved husband of Wendy, Father of Julie and Steve, Grandfather of Jack, Brandon and Joe and Great-Grandfather of JAMES MOORE 's full death notice Passed away on May 7, 2025. Loving wife of the late MARGERY SPOONER née Money's full death notice Passed away peacefully at home in Dereham on May 7, 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved Wife of the late Don, much loved Mother of Lindsey, Jacqui and Neil, a dear Grandmother and Great-Grandmother who will be sadly BEATRICE ELIZABETH (BETTY) nee Hockings, formerly Barber GARDINER 's full death notice Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, aged 90. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Harber, a much loved mother to Malcolm, Graham, Sandra, Angela and Pamela and a loving nanny to nine grandchildren and six GWEN HARBER's full death notice Passed away at home on May 1. Beloved husband of Marilyn and loving father of Celia and GEOFFREY (Geoff) GREGSON's full death notice Suddenly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on May 5, aged 83 years, of Fakenham. Beloved husband of Margaret, treasured dad of DEREK (Dick) SMITH's full death notice Sadly passed away April 28, 2025. Dearly loved husband of Margaret and loving dad and RODNEY MYHILL's full death notice Of Hedenham. Passed away peacefully at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on May 2, 2025 aged 91 FRANK CLITHEROE's full death notice Passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2025. Aged 84 PHILLIP SIDNEY TUCK 's full death notice You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
High street card shop launches HUGE 50% off closing down sale ahead of bringing the shutters down
A BELOVED card shop has launched a huge closing-down sale with prices slashed by 50 percent. Special Moments in Norfolk will be rolling down the shutters for good at the end of June. 3 3 Nigel Maistone, who has run the shop for 32 years, decided to retire after the lease was due for renewal. The shop in Fakenham offers personalised cards, gifts, wrapping paper, and jewellery. Speaking about his decision against signing a new lease, the 60-year-old said he wanted to spend more time with his family. He told Eastern Daily Press: "I just want more time with them. I want to travel with them and be more involved in their lives." "I'm going to miss my customers the most. They have been the best part of this job." In a bid to clear out his shop, Nigel has thrown a massive sale ahead of closing day. Customers on Facebook were sad to hear the news, with one writing: "I know you want to do other things but I am so going to miss you x" Independent shops up and down the country are struggling with rising business rates and increasing pressure on employers. According to the British Retail Consortium, a mix of higher running costs, tax changes, and increased National Insurance contributions are placing a £2.3 billion burden on the retail sector, pushing more shops off the high street. Last month's Awful April saw an increase in costs for businesses as the Government's Budget changes came into effect. They're facing a perfect storm of a rise in employer National Insurance contributions, increased energy and rent costs, and lower customer footfall. It's meant some retailers have been forced to hike prices and review their stores and expansion plans. Big-name brands like WHSmith, Sainsbury's, Iceland and The Entertainer are among those that have shuttered stores this year so far. But it's worth noting that retailers regularly open and close shops for a number of reasons, not just because they are struggling. This month WHSmith sold off almost 500 of its high street shops after being taken over by Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital. The WHSmith name is set to disappear from the high street completely, with the brand instead focusing on its shops in travel hubs. The Entertainer might be the UK's biggest toy retailer, but it has shut a number of outlets over the past six months. Major supermarket Morrisons announced last month it would close 17 of its smaller Daily convenience stores as part of a major shake-up. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April. A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024. Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020." 3
Daily Mirror
26-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tiny UK village with huge lake rated by Brits who say it is most beautiful
Located in Norfolk, a tiny UK village that can be visited in a day is one of the prettiest in the country, making it the perfect place for a summer retreat Summer is around the corner, and many holidaymakers are planning where they should be spending their holidays. For those not wanting to splurge huge amounts of money, there's one place in the UK claimed to be the 'most beautiful'. Located in Norfolk, Great Massingham is the perfect holiday retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It has also been named among the best villages in the UK by the Eastern Daily Press because of its good looks and convenience for day trippers. Full of green spaces and duck ponds, it's the perfect place to spend with family and friends. The town's gastronomy is known for its local cheeses, artisanal breads and fresh seafood, particularly the famous sweet and tender Comer crab. Norfolk also is known for its Brancaster mussels and other delicacies such as the marsh samphire. And of course, a good fish and chips can be enjoyed anywhere in the area. Things to do in Great Massingham The town is known for its beauty, charming architecture and warm community. Despite its small size, it welcomes visitors from all over the country. Great Massingham boasts historic buildings such as the 13th-century St Mary's Church. Its mix of history, nature and outdoor activities catered to locals and visitors alike. From historical sites like Castle Acre Priory and Castle Rising, nature lovers can also enjoy walks along the Nar Valley Way and Snettisham Park. Other must-visit places include The Dabbling Duck, ExTREEme Adventure, Village Hall Tennis Courts and the Cartshed Tearoom. Great Massingham also offers easy access to the Norfolk coastline, where visitors can enjoy swimming, sailing or simply relaxing by the beach. There are also numerous cycling trails, and great spots for birdwatching and nature photography. 'Hidden gem' UK walk has seven waterfalls and is perfect for a spring day out How to get to Great Massingham Train to King's Lynn: From London King's Cross, there's a direct train to King's Lynn, with the journey typically taking around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Bus to Great Massingham: From King's Lynn, hop on the Konectbus 20A route towards Great Massingham. The bus departs from King's Lynn and it stops at various locations. If you're planning to explore Great Massingham, don't think twice. Its blend of natural beauty and rich history make it the perfect option for anyone looking for a peaceful holiday in the UK. Whether you're looking for adventure or simply a change of scenery, this charming village provides the perfect summer getaway.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Norfolk prepares to mark 80 years since VE Day's joyful end to war
It was the celebration of the century and it began in May 1945…the streets echoed to the sounds of Land of Hope and Glory, There's Always Be An England not forgetting Knees Up Mother Brown. The Eastern Daily Press and the Eastern Evening News printed special editions to spread the news which led to the traditional Norfolk reserve disappearing as strangers kissed and hugged each other while flag-waving children shouted and screamed. Winston Churchill described VE Day on May 8: 'The greatest outburst of joy in the history of mankind.' Now I am asking for your memories and photographs of this day and the parties which followed in Norwich, towns and villages across our county. It is important that we share them to mark the 80th anniversary of both VE and VJ Day which followed in the August. Looking down on the thousands of people who gathered for VE Day events in Norwich (Image: Newsquest archive) Perhaps you have old photographs tucked away in a box or members of your family wrote down their memories? Better still you can remember the events to mark the end of the Second World War. It is also a time to remember those who had lost their lives at home and across the world fighting for our freedom. So many would not be returning to family and friends. And many men from Norfolk and Suffolk were still being held in the horrific Japanese PoW slave camps. It would be some time before the survivors finally made it home. They had been to hell and back. At 3pm on May 8 people gathered around their wireless sets or listened to loudspeakers put up on the streets to hear Winston Churchill announce the war in Europe would end at midnight. From a balcony in Whitehall, Winston Churchill addresses the crowds on the surrender of Germany marking victory in Europe (Image: Newsquest archive) 'Advance Britannia. Long live the cause of freedom. God Save the King!' he said…and the biggest and longest party in our history kicked off. Tables and chairs were carried out into the streets. Ration books were cast aside as shopkeepers arrived with treats. The flags were flying and the streets turned from a grim black and white to full technicolour. It was 30 years ago when Evelyn Howard of Mautby said how VE-Day was so very special. It was also the day her daughter Patricia was born. She was given a middle name to mark the occasion…Veda. And it was also the time Peggy Flynn (Colman) , a young mother, was in the midst of the crowds outside City Hall in Norwich where she was pushed against the railings. The people who lived around Carrow Road in Norwich during the Second World War gather on the pitch to celebration victory in Europe (Image: submitted) 'I was alone in all the celebrations,' she told me in 1995. Her thoughts were with her husband Billy in Burma. He did eventually make it home along with brothers Geoffrey and Dennis were in Germany but brothers Kenneth and Raymond were serving in the Far East – they did not return. 'The war broke us up. Life was never the same again,' said Peggy. If you have any memories or photographs of VE Day and celebrations that followed across Norfolk I would love to hear from you at or you could ring me on Norwich (01603) 622607. Thank you.
