Exciting times ahead were promised for Thetford as the EDP opened a new office in the town yesterday.

Editor-in chief, Nigel Pickover, and Elizabeth Truss, MP for South West Norfolk, were joined by people from across the area to open the office in King's House, King Street.

Mr Pickover said the opening was a sign of the EDP's commitment to the town.

'I came here two years ago and promised people that Thetford was a top priority for us, and that we wanted to be at the heart of the community.

'This office opening shows we are serious about that, and we are delighted to have a headquarters here where we will be doing all we can to support this great town,' he said.

With members of the town's emergency services, museums, businesses and local authorities present, Ms Truss said the office opening was a chance for Thetford to make good on its potential.

'With the opening of the A11, with our fantastic academy, and the businesses that are doing such good work in the town, this is a really great time for Thetford.

'I've been really impressed with how the EDP has supported the town and this office opening is another example of that,' she said.

Andrew Fitchett, community editor of the Thetford and Brandon Times and reporter for the EDP, will run the new office.

He said: 'This is a big day for Thetford. I'm hoping the office will become a focal point for the community, acting as a place for people to come in and share their stories.

'We need everyone to work with us to help push Thetford forward and get the word out about what a brilliant place it is.'

To contact the Thetford office, call 01842 752510 or email andrew.fitchett@archant.co.uk