A Norfolk primary school is closed today following a power failure caused by a fallen tree.

Garboldisham Church Primary School is closed today (September 20) due to a power and telephone failure caused by a large tree fell in strong winds.

Parents were advised to collect children from the school with access limited to only a back entrance for safety reasons. The school hopes to reopen tomorrow.

In a message on its web site the school wrote: [We] would like to thank everyone for their help and understanding and do apologise for any inconvenience caused. We hope to be open on Friday.'

For more information and updates visit the school or the Norfolk County Council web site.