menu_open Columnists
Daniel Hickey

Daniel Hickey

Eastern Daily Press

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Norfolk MP 'unsettled' by increasing death threats

A Norfolk MP has said he is receiving an increasing number of death threats, which he described as “unsettling”.

latest 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Plans to expand 'unauthorised' pharmacy refused over parking concerns

A man's bid to expand a pharmacy on the coast has been refused amid concerns over parking, land use and the impact on the surrounding area.

latest 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Man, 90, packs up 35 years of his life as Norfolk clifftop homes face collapse

A 90-year-old man has packed up 35 years of his life after being told his clifftop home in Hemsby was at imminent risk of collapsing into the sea.

09.01.2026 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Drone footage shows Hemsby coast after another TEN metres lost to erosion

Drone footage shows the coastline at Hemsby after strong winds and high tides swept away another 10 metres of land.

09.01.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Norfolk MP's new party to hold its first conference next month

A new political party launched by Great Yarmouth's MP will hold its first conference next month.

09.01.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Another 14 homes face 'imminent' collapse onto Norfolk beach amid storm fears

Another 14 homes at Hemsby have been deemed at imminent risk of collapsing onto the beach after recent days saw 10 metres of land lost to erosion.

08.01.2026 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Seal pup rescued from doomed Norfolk clifftop shed on demolition day

Of all the places in all of Norfolk to seek refuge, a condemned clifftop property is surely one of the worst.

08.01.2026 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

New shop to open in town centre as Indian restaurant set to be split in two

A restaurant owner has been given permission to shrink his business in half to make room for a new shop.

08.01.2026 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

One of Norfolk's biggest villages to grow even larger with more than 100 more homes

One of the biggest villages in Norfolk is set to grow even larger with two new developments of more than 100 houses.

07.01.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Car 'explodes' outside convicted paedophile's home following fire

A car was destroyed by fire outside the clifftop home of a convicted paedophile.

07.01.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Homes perilously close to cliff edge as four metres of sand dunes lost to the sea

A devastating night of coastal erosion saw more than four metres of sand dunes lost to the sea at Hemsby, leaving several homes perilously close to...

06.01.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Caravan owners fear they are being 'pushed out' of Norfolk parks following takeover

Caravan owners at two Norfolk holiday parks say they are being forced out by rising costs, changing rules and threats of eviction. 

28.12.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

New petrol station, McDonald's and coffee shop could open on coast

A new roadside service area including a petrol station, McDonald's and drive-thru coffee shop could be built on the edge of Great Yarmouth.

27.12.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Flats bid for Great Yarmouth house faces objections

A man is seeking permission to convert a house in Great Yarmouth into flats.

26.12.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Norfolk couple reveal the secrets of their happy 70-year marriage

A husband and wife who married 70 years ago on Christmas Eve have revealed the secrets of their happy life together.

25.12.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Daniel Hickey

Norfolk couple reveal the secrets of their happy 70-year marriage

A husband and wife who married 70 years ago on Christmas Eve have revealed the secrets of their happy life together.

25.12.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Plans submitted for new 630-bed hospital with 2,000 car park spaces

Plans for a new hospital in Norfolk have been revealed with the submission of a planning application.

24.12.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Video emerges of chaotic punch up at Norfolk venue

A video has emerged of a chaotic punch-up involving at least ten men at a Great Yarmouth venue.

24.12.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Housing plans for seaside village refused over 'cramped' designs

A real estate company has failed in its bid to build housing in a seaside village.

23.12.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Man revives plan to open takeaway in former Boots store

A man has revived plans to open a takeaway in a former Boots store.

21.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Why this man brought teddy bears to protests in Norfolk

A man has staged a protest outside courts in Norfolk - in the company of a pile of teddy bears.

20.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Daniel Hickey

Why this man brought teddy bears to protests in Norfolk

A man has staged a protest outside courts in Norfolk - in the company of a pile of teddy bears.

20.12.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Four homes on crumbling Norfolk coast demolished before they fall into the sea

A total of four houses that were at risk of falling into the sea have been demolished this week in Hemsby.

20.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Holiday park planning to expand into 'caravan graveyard' following fire

A holiday park on the coast is planning to expand into a 'caravan graveyard' following an illegal fire at the site.

20.12.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

What's happening at the former River Island store in Great Yarmouth?

A former River Island store will see a new lease of life as a gaming lounge and shop.

20.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Former soldier’s fight to save Hemsby home comes to an end

Lance Martin has for years battled to save his clifftop home from falling into the sea.

19.12.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Demolition begins on homes at risk of falling into the sea

Demolition of coastal homes has begun in Hemsby after severe erosion has left them in danger of falling into the sea.

17.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Homes about to be demolished are ransacked by thieves

Homes in Hemsby due to be demolished this week have been ransacked by thieves.

17.12.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Family kicked off caravan park left 'in limbo' after dementia dispute

A family at the centre of a long‑running dispute with a Norfolk caravan park say their attempts to resolve the issue through a solicitor have been...

17.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Woman speaks of ‘heartbreak’ as coastal homes face demolition

A woman whose coastal home is due to be demolished has spoken of her “heartbreak” ahead of bulldozers moving in this week.

16.12.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

'How many more accidents do we need?' - Call for action at 'dangerous' crossing

A petition launched after a boy was hit by a bus near a "dangerous" pedestrian crossing has been signed by 50 people.

16.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Bid to build housing in Broads village prompts flooding fears

A bid to build 26 houses in a Broads village has prompted concerns about flooding.

16.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Progress on £1.3m bid to save sinking riverside road

A £1.3m bid to strengthen a road with a history of sinking has passed an important milestone.

13.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Hemsby demolition plans see homeowners fear being made 'homeless before Christmas'

Campaigners in Hemsby say they are opposed to the local council's plans to demolish erosion-threatened homes before Christmas.

12.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Parents 'devastated' as school PTA disbands amid claims of 'purge'

Parents at a school near Lowestoft have been left devastated after their long-standing PTA disbanded, following claims of a "purge" of members.

12.12.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Vandal attacks on benches leave 'scar' on town centre

Vandals have carried out attacks on benches in Great Yarmouth town centre.

11.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

End of the road? Hemsby homes threatened by erosion could be demolished next week

Homes threatened by erosion in Hemsby could be demolished as soon as next week.

11.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Petition over 'dangerous' crossing where boy was hit by bus

A woman is launching a petition after a boy was hit by a bus near a "dangerous" pedestrian crossing.

11.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Is this the tallest Christmas tree in Norfolk?

During the dark nights of the festive season, it is like a beacon guiding people home to Great Yarmouth.

10.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Bid to expand Norfolk holiday park with new caravans

Holiday bosses are planning to expand a caravan park in a Norfolk village.

10.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Couple's bid to open dog walking field refused for second time

A couple's bid to open a dog walking field has been refused by planners for a second time.

09.12.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Man sets up care company after 'very poor quality' treatment received by dad

A Norfolk man has set up a care company after witnessing the "very poor quality" treatment received by his father.

09.12.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

New housing development in Norfolk's 'bottleneck' village gets go-ahead

A new housing development in Norfolk's "bottleneck" village has been given the go-ahead despite dozens of objections.

06.12.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Daniel Hickey

New housing development in Norfolk's 'bottleneck' village gets go-ahead

A new housing development in Norfolk's "bottleneck" village has been given the go-ahead despite dozens of objections.

06.12.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Second suspect in JCB cash machine ram-raid still on the loose

A second suspect involved in a JCB ram-raid on a cash machine in Great Yarmouth is still on the loose.

05.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

What holidaymakers really say about Great Yarmouth... and it's not what you think

More than nine in 10 visitors to Great Yarmouth this summer said they would recommend the area to family and friends... and the main reason may come...

05.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Council to vote on expanding major housing development in Norfolk's biggest village

A bid to build more homes as part of a major development in one of the biggest villages in Norfolk will be decided next week.

04.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Hundreds enjoy festive fun as town's Christmas lights are switched on

Crowds braved the cold to enjoy the festive fun as a town's Christmas lights were switched on.

04.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

Village pub loses £1,500 after BT leaves landlord without phone line

A landlord at a village pub has lost around £1,500 in takings after BT left her "without a phoneline", preventing customers from making bookings.

04.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey

New local political party founded by Norfolk MP reaches 500 members in 24 hours

A new local political party in Norfolk has reached 500 members in less than 24 hours.

03.12.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Daniel Hickey