Actor and writer Stephen Fry has signed a petition calling for a Norfolk chalk stream to be restored to full health.

Mr Fry, who has a home in west Norfolk, added his name to a petition about the Gaywood River, which runs through King's Lynn.

Eastern Daily Press: The Gaywood River in King's Lynn.The Gaywood River in King's Lynn. (Image: Extinction Rebellion)

He is among more than 370 who have signed a petition calling on the Environment Agency to take action to restore the chalk stream.

Eastern Daily Press: Stephen FryStephen Fry (Image: Archant)

Sharing the petition on Twitter, Mr Fry said: "Every chalk stream in the country is a fragile but boundlessly precious asset. Do please sign and retweet this petition, it means a lot."

Robert Shippey, from Extinction Rebellion, who started the petition, said "I'm so pleased that Stephen Fry has joined us in calling for action to restore the river.

"He uses his status to support good causes, and we should all be inspired to do what we can."

The petition is at https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/restore-our-gaywood-river-chalk-stream-to-full-health-and-beauty