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Two villages separated by sea come together to mark 40 years of friendship

Two villages separated by sea come together to mark 40 years of friendship

Two villages separated by sea will come together this month to commemorate 40 years of friendship.

14.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Vital group warns of 'critical shortfall' amid risk of closure

Vital group warns of 'critical shortfall' amid risk of closure

A vital community group has issued an urgent plea for financial support amid fears it might have to close.

13.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

19th century farm building to be transformed into educational space

19th century farm building to be transformed into educational space

A farm building dating back to the 1860s will be transformed into a new educational space.

13.05.2026 20

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'It can be an unpleasant place' - Locals react to town churchyard fight

'It can be an unpleasant place' - Locals react to town churchyard fight

People in Dereham have spoken of their shock after a fight by St Nicholas Church left one man in a critical condition.

13.05.2026 10

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Award-winning town pub serving food for the first time in its history

Award-winning town pub serving food for the first time in its history

An award-winning pub in the heart of a town centre is serving food for the first time in its history.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Part of market town home could be transformed into dog grooming salon

Part of market town home could be transformed into dog grooming salon

Part of a market town home could be transformed to provide space for a dog grooming salon.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Ex-prisoner found it 'hard to adjust' to life outside, inquest told

Ex-prisoner found it 'hard to adjust' to life outside, inquest told

A former inmate who died last year had difficulties adapting to life outside of prison, a court has heard.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Fight launched over controversial home development in town

A developer has launched a fight to build four new homes in a market town after its plans were refused.

11.05.2026 10

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Matthew Senior

Bid to demolish mobile unit for more parking spaces at school

A specialist school has launched a bid to demolish a mobile unit and increase the on-site parking.

11.05.2026 8

Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Bid to demolish mobile unit for more parking spaces at school

A specialist school has launched a bid to demolish a mobile unit and increase the on-site parking.

11.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Families on housing estate face eviction days before law change

Fearful families on a housing estate faced the threat of eviction days before a law was changed, it has emerged.

09.05.2026 10

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Matthew Senior

Outdoor dance party featuring 'all-star line-up' returns to town this month

A market town party will return this month, with organisers promising an "all-star line-up."

09.05.2026 10

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Reform storm to victory as Tories crumble in Breckland

Reform was on the rise in Breckland after claiming 11 of the 12 county council divisions in the district.

08.05.2026 20

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Extension to care home approved despite objections from neighbours

A planned extension to a village care home has been approved despite objections from neighbours.

08.05.2026 10

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Hour-long diversion route as village road to close this weekend

An hour-long diversion route will be in effect this weekend as a village road is due to close.

07.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Flood risk concerns raised towards large-scale village airfield development

Concerns have been raised about the potential flood risk of a development on a former wartime airfield.

07.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Vital group 'urgently needs' temporary minibus

A town charity is in urgent need of a minibus after the one it normally uses has broken down.

07.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Tucked-away seaside town home to be demolished for modern development

A house tucked away in a seaside town is set to be demolished for a more modern development.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Concerns over 'sufficient parking' for 3G pitch at town leisure centre

Concerns have been raised over the number of 'sufficient parking spaces' for a 3G artificial grass pitch.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Controversial plans to relocate business to village farm dismissed on appeal

A man has lost a fight to relocate his business to a village farm following dozens of objections to his planning bid.

06.05.2026 10

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89-year-old woman died after suffering care home fall

A woman in her 80s died after suffering a fall at a care home.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Chinese restaurant could open to customers in town next month

A new Chinese restaurant could be opening its doors in a market town next month.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Biker died on village B-road after losing control of vehicle

A man who died in a crash after losing control of his motorbike has been named.

05.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Bid to convert former school sports pavilion into home meets opposition

Plans to transform an agricultural building into a new home have drawn objections from concerned villagers.

05.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Video shows progress of new four-lane swimming pool in town ahead of opening

New footage shows the progress being made on a Fakenham swimming pool ahead of its opening.

05.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Two football fans ejected after 'highly offensive' Ian Huntley chants

Two fans were ejected from a football match following 'highly offensive' chants about child killer Ian Huntley.

04.05.2026 20

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Matthew Senior

New ATM planned as part of market town building society revamp

A new ATM could be installed outside a Nationwide branch in a market town as part of a revamp.

04.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Festival celebrating 'all that is good' about town returns this week

A festival celebrating "all that is good" about a market town will be making its return this weekend..

04.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Signs spotted for new Starbucks drive-through under construction in town

Signs have been spotted outside the new Starbucks drive-through in Dereham as it moves closer to completion.

04.05.2026 10

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KFC, PureGym and Greggs to open in former town Lidl as plans approved

KFC and Greggs lovers and people who pride themselves on their physical fitness will soon be rubbing shoulders at a former town Lidl.

01.05.2026 10

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Padel court that had 11,000 bookings since opening 16 months ago wants to expand

A padel court complex on a farm in Fakenham could soon expand in order to meet 'unmet demand'.

01.05.2026 10

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Man whose body was found in river took his life after 'regretting' move to Norfolk

A man whose body was found in an Essex river took his life after expressing his "regret" at moving to Norfolk.

01.05.2026 20

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Photos show progress on gym ahead of town move this summer

Photos have shown the latest progress ahead of a gym's relocation in Dereham later this year.

30.04.2026 10

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Holiday let plans for village given the green light despite concerns

Plans to open a new holiday let in a village have been given the green light despite concerns.

30.04.2026 10

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Space above coastal town pharmacy could be transformed into flats

Plans to convert space above a coastal town pharmacy into three new flats have been unveiled.

30.04.2026 10

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Town pub forced to close play area due to damage

A children's play area within a town pub's beer garden has been forced to close temporarily to customers.

29.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Dinosaurs to make a roaring return to heritage railway later this year

Dinosaurs can be spotted in Dereham later this year as a prehistoric railway experience is due to return.

29.04.2026 10

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Matthew Senior

Window closed on plans to build new home development in town garden

The planning window to build new homes in Fakenham has closed more than three years after it was submitted.

28.04.2026 10

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Plans to build new 360-home estate on edge of town are slammed by locals

Plans to build a new 360-home development on the outskirts of Dereham have been slammed by locals.

28.04.2026 10

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Part of historic country hall site could be transformed into creative retreat

A section of a historic country house near Fakenham could be transformed into a creative retreat.

27.04.2026 20

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Heritage centre at former RAF base to undergo works

A heritage centre located at a former RAF base near Fakenham is set to undergo works.

27.04.2026 10

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Council issues update on overlap of overnight road closures in town

An update has been issued on a pair of overnight road closures coming into effect next week.

25.04.2026 10

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Plans to store up to 30 shipping containers on farm lodged

Plans to store up to 30 shipping containers on a Norfolk farm have been lodged as part of a "critical" diversification drive.

25.04.2026 10

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Vital group warns of 'financial crisis' amid fears it may have to close

A vital community group has published an open letter warning people in a market town that it is facing a "financial crisis".

24.04.2026 20

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Town cinema once visited by Princes William and Harry to undergo revamp

A Dereham cinema once visited by both Prince William and Prince Harry is set to undergo a revamp.

24.04.2026 10

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New physiotherapy clinic to open opposite tourist attraction

A new physiotherapy and foot care clinic will be opening opposite a popular tourist attraction.

24.04.2026 20

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Couple launch bid to transform village farmland into 'dog liberty field'

A couple is hoping to transform a village farmland into a new 'dog liberty field'.

24.04.2026 20

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'I thought it was a bonfire' - Villagers describe explosions as fire breaks out

Villagers have described hearing "explosions" and "plumes of smoke" after a large fire broke out near a main street.

23.04.2026 20

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360 new homes could be built on outskirts of town

Hundreds of new homes could be built on the outskirts of Dereham after plans were lodged.

23.04.2026 10

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Motorists warned of disruption as town road to close next month

A market town road will close next month as motorists are being warned to expect disruption.

23.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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