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Family of homeless man found dead in garage express concerns about support

The family of a homeless man who died has expressed concerns about the support he received.

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Eastern Daily Press

Matthew Senior

Inmates at Norfolk prison found to frequently self-harm using razor blades

Inmates at a Norfolk prison convicted of sexual offences have been found to be frequently self-harming using razor blades.

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Norwich Evening News

Matthew Senior

Inmates at Norfolk prison found to frequently self-harm using razor blades

Inmates at a Norfolk prison convicted of sexual offences have been found to be frequently self-harming using razor blades.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Homes bid eyed up for village following previous refusal

Plans have been lodged to build three two-storey homes on land in a village near Dereham.

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Pupils left standing in sub-zero temperatures after delay in buses to school

A number of Norfolk children were left waiting in the cold after a delay in buses to take them to school.

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Norwich Evening News

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Volunteer group forced to fold after 52 years due to lack of new members

A volunteer group has folded after more than 50 years of serving the Dereham community.

07.01.2026 4

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Pupils left standing in sub-zero temperatures after delay in buses to school

A number of Norfolk children were left waiting in the cold after a delay in buses to take them to school.

07.01.2026 4

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Norfolk town pub to close for week to undergo refurbishment

A Norfolk town pub has confirmed it will be closed this week to undergo a refurbishment.

06.01.2026 2

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Locals slam plans for dog-boarding facility on "quiet and peaceful" town road

Locals have slammed plans to open a new dog-boarding facility in a Dereham residential area.

06.01.2026 4

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Lidl confirms town store remains on track to open in early 2026

Lidl has confirmed that its new store in Dereham remains on track to open early this year.

06.01.2026 5

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Probe into man's death after fire suspended amid criminal investigation

An inquest has been suspended into the death of a man who died after a fire at his home.

06.01.2026 4

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Inquest date set for man whose body was recovered by Norfolk lifeboat crew

An inquest date has been set for a man whose body was recovered by a lifeboat crew on the north Norfolk coast.

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Four new homes earmarked for town land where previous plans were refused

Plans to build up to four new single-storey homes on a site in Dereham have been lodged.

04.01.2026 5

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Man loses appeal to build new home next to caravan park near Norfolk town

A man has lost a fight to build a new home next to a caravan park in a village near Fakenham.

03.01.2026 5

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'Inadequate' plans to convert vacant office into three-bed flat refused

Plans to convert a vacant office space into a three-bedroom flat in Dereham have been thrown out.

01.01.2026 4

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Football club hosts match in support of woman’s marathon journey

A football club is hosting a charity match today to support a woman’s marathon journey.

01.01.2026 3

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Locals describe hearing 'gunshots' after police shoot man dead

Fearful locals have described hearing 'gunshot' noises in what is reported to be the first fatal shooting by police in Norfolk.

30.12.2025 6

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Flood concerns over housing development on former school site

Concerns have been raised regarding the potential flood risk of a planned new housing development in Fakenham.

29.12.2025 7

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Fisherman makes surprise catch as he ends up with SEAL in his net (20 miles inland!)

Fishermen are known for their tall tales, but a surprise catch for one angler on the Norfolk Broads has left him with a story he really will be able...

29.12.2025 6

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Village road near Norfolk coast to close in the new year for bridge repairs

Motorists have been warned of disruption as a Norfolk village road will close in the new year.

29.12.2025 7

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Heritage railway station plans expansion of site with more caravan pitches

A Norfolk heritage railway station is looking to increase the number of caravan pitches it has on its site.

28.12.2025 4

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Vacant Norfolk town pub still up for sale six years after closing to customers

A Fakenham pub which has been shut for more than six years is still being listed as up for sale.

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Investigation launched after man dies following 'industrial incident' at tyre shop

An investigation has been launched after a mechanic died following an "industrial incident" at a Norfolk tyre shop.

25.12.2025 7

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Plans to convert stable building into office space scrapped after traffic concerns

Plans to convert part of a stable block into a new office space in Fakenham have been scrapped.

25.12.2025 4

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Full list of road closures on market place unveiled as part of bus revamp

Temporary road closures will be put in place at Dereham Market Place next year as part of a revamp of bus services.

25.12.2025 4

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Motorists warned of disruption as five-week closures in place on two roads

Motorists are being warned of disruption as two village roads will close in the New Year.

24.12.2025 8

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Next stage of plans to build 69 village homes approved

The next stage of plans to build 69 new homes on land in a village near Dereham has been approved.

23.12.2025 3

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New dog exercise and training ground could open on Fakenham farm

A new dog exercise and training ground could open on a farm after plans were submitted.

23.12.2025 3

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Family launches appeal to build four new homes on land in village near Dereham

A fight has been launched to build four new homes in a village near Dereham after a planning bid was refused.

21.12.2025 5

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Mechanic dies after suffering traumatic injuries

An investigation is under way after a mechanic died in hospital having suffering a traumatic brain injury.

20.12.2025 3

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Parking chaos concerns raised over new care home development

Parking chaos concerns have been raised over a planning bid for a two-storey care home.

20.12.2025 4

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Man loses appeal to build house on site of former care home

A man has lost a fight to build a home on the site of a former care home.

19.12.2025 6

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Shocked man captures attempted break-in at his house during early hours of morning

A shocked man discovered someone trying to break into his home in the early hours of the morning.

19.12.2025 4

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Up to 19 new homes could be built on vacant Norfolk town land as plans submitted

Plans to build up to 19 new homes on land in a market town suburb have been lodged.

19.12.2025 3

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Teen dies of drug use after starting cocaine habit following relationship break-up

A teenager died of cocaine use five months after he started taking the drug following the breakdown of a relationship.

18.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Starbucks remains tight-lipped on opening of new drive-thru in Norfolk town

Starbucks has remained tight-lipped on the opening of a new drive-thru in a Norfolk town.

18.12.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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What will happen to town's Lidl store when it closes?

Plans have been unveiled for what will happen to the current Lidl store in Dereham when it closes next year.

18.12.2025 10

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Teen dies of drug use after starting cocaine habit following relationship break-up

A teenager died of cocaine use five months after he started taking the drug following the breakdown of a relationship.

18.12.2025 5

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New purpose-built dog hotel could open in town

Plans for a new purpose-built dog boarding facility at a Dereham home have been unveiled.

17.12.2025 2

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Bid for large solar farm on land near former airfield in Norfolk village

A piece of land on a Norfolk village has been eyed-up for a potential large new solar farm.

17.12.2025 1

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Woman found dead by railway line is named

A woman who died on a Norfolk railway line has been named.

16.12.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Woman found dead by railway line is named

A woman who died on a Norfolk railway line has been named.

16.12.2025 3

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Football club to open for people who are alone on Christmas Day

A football club will open one of its suites to people who are alone on Christmas Day.

14.12.2025 2

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Proposed pedestrian crossing on 'dangerous' town road takes step forward

A proposed pedestrian crossing on a busy and 'dangerous' town road has taken a step forward with a feasibility study being funded.

13.12.2025 5

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Appeal to trace families of Norfolk soldiers killed in wartime massacre

An appeal has been launched to identify the families of several Norfolk soldiers who were massacred in a Second World War atrocity.

12.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Councillor welcomes crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Norfolk market town

A proposed crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a Norfolk market town has been welcomed.

12.12.2025 4

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CCTV appeal launched after late night break-in at Norfolk village cemetery

A CCTV appeal has been launched after a Norfolk village cemetery was targeted by vandals during a late night break-in.

12.12.2025 2

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New £620k proposals to improve bus services in town centre

An update to proposals that would see significant changes introduced to Dereham Market Place has been unveiled.

12.12.2025 3

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Appeal to trace families of Norfolk soldiers killed in wartime massacre

An appeal has been launched to identify the families of several Norfolk soldiers who were massacred in a Second World War atrocity.

12.12.2025 4

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Council confirms no plans to use town hotel for temporary housing

No plans are in place to use the Kings Head hotel in Dereham for temporary housing at this stage, it has been confirmed.

11.12.2025 4

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