Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

A couple from Norfolk who were in London yesterday were split seconds away from the terror attack .

Michelle Evans and James Debbage had gone to the capital to pick up a national award for their farm shop and restaurant, Green Pastures, external , at Bergh Apton near Norwich.

They'd just left the House of Lords, and had stopped for this photo (below) before walking towards Westminster Bridge.

Image source, James Debbage

James describes what happened next.  

"A policeman ran towards us, yelling at the top of his voice for us to run, run away now and others came running towards us... we were shunted back into the House of Lords.

"We heard gunfire, shouting, but were not sure what was going on, it was quite frightening."

At first they didn't realise a terrorist attack was under way, but the "look on peoples' faces" told them something was seriously wrong. When they heard gun shots they knew something was happening.

"Although the Lords was a safe place to be, it was also quite a target - and that was quite a concern, said Mr Debbage.

"We were initially in the cloackroom, Michelle was upset and a lady asked if we were OK and took us to the Chambers and gave us a cup of tea... it was Baroness Chakrabarti."

He describes it as "surreal", seeing faces they recognised... "we were surrounded by 90% of Lords and Ladies".

The couple ended up in a corridor outside offices, with no connection to the outside world by phone or internet.

"We were just cut off in the bubble for at least an hour... that was the most concerning part, as we had no idea what was going on outside... I was surprised at how calm and laid back some of the older Lords were."

Along with around 1,000 other people, James and Michelle were eventually taken to Westminster Abbey, passing the scene of the shooting and stabbing. They were told not to take any photographs.

Once inside the Abbey, they all had to be processed one by one, before being allowed to leave.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Broadland MP Keith Simpson says our intelligence and security agencies have been practising for the past two or three years for an incident like yesterday's terror attack .

"They've made it quite clear there's always a risk.

"They gauge a lot of situations... while we have to remember he killed a police officer, he was stopped... they practice this thing and in that sense it worked."

The former soldier says the heads of MI5 and MI6 had in the last few months flagged up our vulnerability to terrorist attacks, and he's described how he'd lived through such threats before.

"When you came out of Sandhurst, you looked under your car to see if somebody had put something on it... but life goes on," he said.

The MP says a planned briefing of the Intelligence and Security Committe this morning has been cancelled, as there's "too much going on" and MPs want to be in the Commons for the Prime Minister's statement.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

The Conservative MP for Broadland, Keith Simpson, sits on the Intelligence and Security Committee - he was one of those put in lockdown in the Commons yesterday.

Mr Simpson said MPs used their mobile devices to speak to people and get information on what was going on.

"It was a most peculiar atmosphere, there was no panic and after a while it got rather boring," he said.

He describes how security at Westminster has changed since he was first selected as an MP.

"We had a few Commons security people, and a few Metropolitan police, unarmed... the world has changed dramatically in 20 years."

Follow the latest developments with the suspected terror attacks in London with the BBC's Live Page .

Phil Daley
BBC Radio Norfolk sport

Norwich City forward Steven Naismith came to Scotland's rescue as he scored in the 1-1 draw with Canada in Edinburgh last night .

Image source, Getty Images

Falkirk's Fraser Aird produced a fine finish to put Canada ahead following poor defending from the hosts.

Naismith snatched the equaliser later in the first half.

The 30-year-old has six goals for the Canaries this season.

Phil Daley
BBC Radio Norfolk sport

Norwich City's Glenn Middleton continued to impress for his country last night as he scored the only goal of the game in Scotland Under 17s' win over Switzerland.

The victory means Scotland qualify for the U17 European Championship Finals.

Middelton's penalty was fourth goal in three games for his country.

He signed his first professional contract with Norwich City at the start of the year and will remain at Carrow Road until the summer of 2019.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

Early rain will clear to leave a dry and bright day, with some sunny spells.

Inland temperatures will reach 11C (52F), but the chilly easterly breeze will keep it cooler on the coast.

BBC Weather has more details for where you live.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Hello and thanks for joining us for a new day on Norfolk Live.

We'll be hearing from some of our MPs who were at Westminster yesterday during the terrorist attack - and we'll also be taking a look at the latest figures from the NSPCC, external on the number of child sex offences in the county.

Elizabeth Rizzini's forecast follows shortly...you won't be needing your brolly today.

Martin Pearce broadcasted live on Facebook during the immediate aftermath of the attack.

We're calling it a day, but our live feed will return at 08:00. Any breaking news will also appear in this feed overnight.

You can follow the latest on the attack in Westminster here .

Some of the other stories we've covered today include:

• Head teachers claim new education formula will mean cuts
• Batteries stolen from 70 golf buggies, police say
• Little Mix to perform in Norwich in September

See you tomorrow.

Richard Westcott
Transport correspondent

Following events in London earlier this afternoon , British Transport Police has told me extra officers will be out tonight, across the whole British rail network, not just London, "to reassure" people.  

No specific numbers of how many extra officers have been given, and there's no indication as to whether they'll be armed or not.

To be clear, they say it's just to reassure people, and not because of a specific threat.

But you could see a bigger presence going home tonight. 

BBC Weather

Tonight will be rather cloudy, with outbreaks of rain spreading east to west. Lows of 4C (39F).

Image source, BBC Weather

A rather cloudy start to the day tomorrow, but becoming brighter with sunny spells and the chance of an isolated shower. But most places staying dry. 

Top temperature of 11C (52F).

BBC Weather has more local details. 

Clive Lewis has Tweeted:

Andrew Sinclair
BBC Look East political correspondent

A search of the Thames has started after the attack in Westminster.

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

George Freeman, MP for Mid-Norfolk, is in the House of Commons, which is still on lockdown following the terror incident.

Speaking to BBC Radio Norfolk, he said: "We're kept safe by incredible security staff."

A woman has died and several others have been hurt in the attack. Police shot a man after he stabbed a police officer.

The Prime Minister has been taken to safety away from Westminster. 

From inside the House of Commons, which is on lockdown following an incident outside.

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

What we know so far:

• Witnesses say they've heard shots fired at Westminster
• Pictures have emerged of a car crashing into the railings of Parliament at the end of Westminster Bridge 
• The Leader of the House of Commons, David Lidington, has said Parliament is in lockdown 
• An ambulance has attended New Palace Yard

Read more here.

Image source, PA

Andrew Sinclair
BBC Look East political correspondent

At 14:20 there was a stampede of people running away from Parliament. 

Police blowing whistles, stopping traffic and telling people to run.

BBC East's politics correspondent has just tweeted about a situation at the House of Commons.

The latest is two people were seen lying within Old Palace Yard, immediately outside Westminster Hall. The sitting in the House of Commons has been suspended while police officers sealed off the area around the incident.

There are reports of a shooting.  An air ambulance is on its way.