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Clean-up costs reach thousands after travellers take over recreation ground

The costs incurred from a traveller encampment in Dereham topped thousands of pounds, a council has revealed.

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Opening date of town's new Food Warehouse revealed

The opening date of Dereham’s new Food Warehouse has been revealed. 

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Road plagued by potholes to finally get £150k fix

They live beside one of the most picturesque spots in town.

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Norfolk town becoming a “dumping ground” for rehoused ex-offenders

Concerns have been raised about Dereham becoming a “dumping ground” for ex-offenders.

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Great Snoring man awakes to mystery disappearance of his bollards

A Norfolk man has been left perplexed after a row of bollards vanished overnight from outside his home.

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Frustration at curious end to investigation into A47 tree felling

A district councillor has expressed frustration at the failure of an investigation to identify the culprits who felled a series of trees along the...

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Business group gets funding boost to revive high street

A group of independent business owners in Fakenham have taken another step in their mission to revitalise the town centre.

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More than 100 ex-offenders rehoused in Dereham from across Norfolk and Suffolk

More than 100 ex-offenders have been rehoused in Dereham in the past 12 months, with officials saying the influx is having an impact on the town...

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Travellers set to be removed from town park

Dereham Town Council has acted quickly to remove a group of travellers from its Recreation Ground. 

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‘We told him not to swim’ - Parents of tragic teen had warned him of river danger

The parents of a boy who died while swimming in a river have told how they repeatedly warned their son to stay away from the water.

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Vets surgery to be demolished and replaced with homes

A veterinary practice is set to be knocked down and replaced with housing. 

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Scooter procession planned for funeral of town legend

A poignant scooter procession has been organised for the funeral of a community hero from Dereham. 

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Town business group revived in hopes of boosting high street

A Norfolk town has resurrected a business forum in an effort to boost its high street. 

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Fears for town's Post Office despite takeover

A councillor has expressed concerns about the takeover of a town's main Post Office.

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Defiant teenager turns up at school prom despite ban

A teenager banned from her school prom claims she was told by teachers they were not allowed to speak to her when she arrived to just get photos...

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Jeweller one of first businesses to benefit from high street boost scheme

A Fakenham jeweller is set to be among the first high street businesses to benefit from a new council scheme aimed at reviving Norfolk high streets.

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Town's Post Office to stay open with new firm taking over

The future of a major Norfolk post office has been confirmed after it was announced a franchise will be running the branch. 

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Plans for Burger King and second Greggs in market town approved

Fakenham will soon be home to a Burger King and a second Greggs after plans to redevelop the town’s Morrisons petrol station were approved.

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Petition gathers speed to fix town centre eyesore

A petition to fix an infamous high street eyesore in Fakenham has amassed nearly 2,000 signatures.

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Norfolk artists honour LGBT military personnel with eye-catching sculpture

A group of Norfolk artists are creating a piece of art that will honour LGBT soldiers, sailors and air force personnel.

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Is this the friendliest market in the county?

It is a scene like something out of Camden.

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Food Warehouse bid for town approved

A bid to open a new Food Warehouse store in Dereham has been approved by council planners.

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Teenager hits out at school after being banned from prom

A teenager has been banned from her school prom for poor attendance despite her claiming that the absences were on medical grounds.

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Free construction course arrives in market town for disadvantaged young people

A new construction course will launch in Dereham this week for young people not in education or training (NEET). 

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Booming raw pet family business expands to new site

Less than two years ago Dereham raw pet food company Caroline's Holistic Canines (CHC) set their business up in a tiny egg shed. 

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Historic church bells removed ahead of £160,000 restoration

A towering Norfolk church has seen its set of historic bells removed for restoration following a large grant and years of fundraising.

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Cheapest street in market town is revealed

New figures showing the streets with the cheapest housing in Dereham have been revealed.

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