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Is this a wind up? Church clock goes all electric

Is this a wind up? Church clock goes all electric

Over many years wardens at Shipdham's All Saints Church have had to clamber up a precarious wooden ladder to wind up its clock.

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Public toilets demolished to make way for affordable housing

Public toilets demolished to make way for affordable housing

A public toilet has been demolished to make way for affordable housing in a town's car park. 

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Woman's bid to 'future proof' home refused over preservation fears

Woman's bid to 'future proof' home refused over preservation fears

A woman's bid to extend her home and continue living independently has been refused because the design would "fail to preserve the special...

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Town council to weigh in on solar farm bid

Town council to weigh in on solar farm bid

A town council will discuss a solar farm application earmarked for a nearby hamlet at its meeting next week. 

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Fate of town's Homebase still uncertain amid The Range rumours

Fate of town's Homebase still uncertain amid The Range rumours

The fate of a Norfolk town's Homebase store site is still uncertain despite rumours The Range could move into the premises.

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Town's library to close for revamp works

Town's library to close for revamp works

A town's library is set to close for more than two weeks while revamp works take place. 

08.01.2025 2

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Road near town's windmill to be closed for rest of month

Road near town's windmill to be closed for rest of month

A popular lane used as a cut-through in Dereham will be closed for the rest of this month while work is carried out to improve it. 

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Extension work for popular seaside café is still ongoing

Extension work for popular seaside café is still ongoing

Work is still ongoing to extend a café at a popular Norfolk seaside destination. 

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Former sixth form building gets go-ahead to become home

Former sixth form building gets go-ahead to become home

A bid for a former school site building to become a home has been given the go-ahead.

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Neighbour threatens legal action over barn conversion bid

Neighbour threatens legal action over barn conversion bid

A neighbour has threatened legal action if a bid for a barn conversion gets the go-ahead. 

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'One of Norfolk's finest' rood screens restored to former glory

'One of Norfolk's finest' rood screens restored to former glory

Restoration efforts has seen of "one of Norfolk's finest" medieval rood screens return to its former glory.

04.01.2025 4

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Meet the Norfolk tribal chief who has helped build 100 schools

It is known as one of the world's leading exporters of cocoa. 

29.12.2024 2

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Traffic disruption warning issued for busy country lane

Drivers can expect almost three weeks of traffic delays on a busy country lane in the new year.

29.12.2024 2

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Plans for homes in village STILL waiting for a decision a year on

A bid to build two homes in a village is still waiting for a decision more than a year after plans for them were submitted. 

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Police and lawyers called in as village's 'strong personalities' clash

It is a charming village with the distinction of being the longest in Norfolk. 

29.12.2024 4

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Bowls club face £5,000 bill after giant tree falls down in storm

A town's bowls club may have to shell out thousands of pounds after a tree toppled over during a storm. 

28.12.2024 2

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Success of town's late night Christmas shopping could see extended hours in 2025

A bid to lure more shoppers to a town centre before Christmas could see stores extend their hours into the new year. 

27.12.2024 3

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Child's play for council scheme as revamped area tested

A town council has revealed a revamped playground with images of councillors testing out its new equipment. 

22.12.2024 2

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Library to get accessible toilets after council approves bid

Plans to build toilet facilities for disabled people at a Norfolk library have been given the go-ahead.

21.12.2024 3

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Protest held outside shool where 16 teachers face the axe

Protesting parents and pupils have called for a u-turn on plans for job cuts at a Norfolk school. 

19.12.2024 5

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Fallen tree that blocked alleyway after storm has been removed

A tree that toppled over during Storm Darragh and blocked a public footpath has been removed. 

19.12.2024 2

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Tree topples over and smashes into care home wall

A public alleyway has been blocked after a tree near a town's green toppled over during Storm Darragh. 

12.12.2024 3

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Heartbreak after precious items stolen from graves of loved ones

Two families have been left heartbroken after remembrance items were stolen from the graves of their loved ones. 

06.12.2024 3

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Leisure centre extension project expected to finish in 2026

A project to extend a leisure centre in a north Norfolk town is expected to take almost two years to complete. 

05.12.2024 3

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Could school site replace surgery facing the chop?

An MP is launching a campaign for a community health hub in a town where a GP surgery is under threat of closure. 

05.12.2024 3

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Closing sale signs go up at town's Homebase store

Closing down signs have gone up at a DIY store as administrators still remain tight-lipped over its future.

04.12.2024 10

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Estate moves closer to green dream with solar panel victory

A country estate in north Norfolk will be able to generate its own energy following approval for solar panels at its hall.

27.11.2024 2

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New 'modern and minimal' boutique store opens in town

A new "modern and minimal" store has opened in a north Norfolk town. 

27.11.2024 2

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Norfolk's 'poshest village' celebrates new Christmas lights

A coastal village unveiled its new Christmas lights for the festive season over the weekend. 

20.11.2024 2

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'We are being hit hard' - town reacts to triple closure threat

People in a Norfolk town facing a triple threat of closures say they are facing a "bleak future".

18.11.2024 2

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Mother of three brings back Christmas joy for another year

She's not a scammer, she only wants to make Christmas better. 

13.11.2024 2

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Padel court is set to open early months of 2025 in village

Plans to open a padel court are progressing with hopes it will officially open early next year.

11.11.2024 2

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Property near town's centre with café and apartment to go under the hammer

A property with a café and apartment near a town's marketplace is up for auction.

10.11.2024 2

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All change for Pensthorpe café as expansion plans get go-ahead

Visitors to Pensthorpe nature reserve can look forward to changes at its café after an application to extend it was approved.

09.11.2024 5

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Remembrance parade rescued at last minute after council mix-up sees it cancelled

A major Norfolk Remembrance parade cancelled following a mix-up between the council and the Royal British Legion has been reinstated after a last...

06.11.2024 4

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Norfolk cinema with princes among its fans celebrates centenary

One of Norfolk's oldest cinemas, which counts both Prince William and brother Harry among its fans, celebrates its 100th birthday this month.

06.11.2024 2

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Fakenham to FINALLY get a new swimming pool

A Norfolk town that has been without a public swimming pool for 10 years will finally get one. 

04.11.2024 1

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'Trailblazing' footballer and coach remembered for talent and community spirit

A beloved footballer and coach who helped a Norfolk team to victory will be remembered for his "uncompromising" approach to the game. 

27.10.2024 2

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Debate over town's oldest building solved thanks to tree rings

A debate on what is the oldest building in a market town has been solved thanks to tree ring science.

15.10.2024 1

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New upholsterer is part of 'driving force' of town businesses

An upholsterer says she is proud to be part of a group of women helping to bring more trade to a town centre.

16.09.2024 7

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Petition started to stop Breckland's introduction of car parking charges

A petition has been started to stop Breckland council's plans for car park charges across its five towns.

14.07.2024 5

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