A coin dating from 1066 sells for thousands

Catering apprentice Reece Pickering, who is 17, and from Great Yarmouth, found a Saxon coin in a farmers' field in Topcroft, Norfolk back in August.

Teenager who found rare coin dating from 1066 nets thousands from sale

For locals however, avoiding the bridge - and the toll - would add miles to a journey they're used to making in minutes.

A bridge on the Norfolk-Cambridgeshire border, which has linked a community for almost half a century, could soon cost residents £750 a year to use.

New bridge charge for residents will 'split the community' 

Natural England is planning to open up the path between Jaywick and Salcott as part of its 2,700 mile national trail around England

Plans unveiled for new 50 mile coastal path in Essex

Andrew and Milly have run their Northamptonshire farm for 5 years. They say they don't want to fall into the same rut by having no plans for retirement.

New research shows only a fifth of farmers plan to fully retire

The usual service at St Edmundsbury Cathedral had to be cancelled so a new event was organised by Suffolk Young Farmers.

Drive-in harvest festival in Ipswich as Covid restrictions force a new approach

Trees and woods which inspired Suffolk landscape artist John Constable could be lost due to a surge in a disease affecting ash, the National Trust has warned.

40,000 trees face felling by National Trust after ash dieback surge

A pair of beavers which were reintroduced to the Essex countryside have helped to prevent flooding in the area.

Beaver family succeed in mission to prevent flooding in Essex village

Downton actor Catherine Steadman reading from her new novel Mr Nobody where it is set on Holkham beach

Downton actor Catherine Steadman has written a psychological thriller set on Holkham B

Downton star writes thriller set on Holkham beach

Wildlife campaigners in Northampton say they're worried thousands of badgers could be killed next month after they say leaked government papers show plans for culls in several areas across the country.

Northampton campaigners say Government has plans to cull thousands of badgers

Author Lucy M Boston was inspired to write 'The Children of Green Knowe' while she was living in the 12th century house in the 1950s.

The 12th century house that inspired a much-loved children's book 

The Suffolk river is proving a popular destination for locals and visitors

Why the river Deben is the perfect setting for a staycation

The summer holidays are in full swing now and to help keep the whole family entertained, ITV News Anglia has been finding out about some alternative things to do in Northamptonshire.

Llama trekking and heritage railways

Drone footage of harvesting at Helmingham.

Farmers say the wet winter, a dry spring and then a heatwave is causing them a harvest headache.

Farmers report poor harvest as extreme weather takes its toll

With so many of people unable to go further afield on holiday this year it is a great time to re-discover what is already on our doorstep and make the most of the staycation summer.

Home & Away: Finding summer getaways closer to home in the Anglia region

The hot weather has brought crowds of holidaymakers flocking to tourist attractions around the Anglia region providing a boost following the coronavirus lockdown.

Anglia Countryside