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Your Say: What do Fakenham people think of Norwich Street 'carbuncle'?

We spoke to people in Fakenham to get their thoughts on 9 Norwich Street.

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We asked people in Fakenham for their thoughts on the property in need of urgent repairs on Norwich Street.

Matthew Browne (right) with Salvation Army corps officer Adrian Allen

Tis the season: Fakenham store makes pair of generous donations

Aaron McMillan

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Kelly Smith, senior beautician at Purely Polished beauty salon and nail bar.

Restaurant and bakery business branches out - into beauty

Stuart Anderson

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More than 100 young people, who will be spending Christmas in care will be receiving a bag of gifts

Can you help bring Christmas cheer to teens in care?

Owen Sennitt

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Norwich Royal Mail sorting office staff processing Christmas cards and gifts on their busiest day of

Christmas

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Sean Galea-Pace

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Traffic on the A47 near Norwich.

Number of untaxed vehicles on region’s roads highest in a decade

Simon Parkin

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Terry Locke and his partner, Sally Storr, are stuck in South African due to the spread of the Covid Omicron variant

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'Horrendous' - Norfolk couple stuck in South Africa as Omicron spreads

Aaron McMillan

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Venetia Strangwayes-Booth opened up Venetia’s Yarn Shop on Norwich Street in Fakenham

How former teacher's love for the high street inspired shop opening

Aaron McMillan

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The centrepiece of the Maltings commemoration is FÜR DAS KIND / For the Child. A major photographic exhibition

Wells Maltings plan events for Holocaust Memorial Day

Aaron McMillan

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North Norfolk District Council | Updated

Conservatives gain Lib Dem ward in double by-election victory

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Government have warned of a new scam email that claims to offer free PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Coronavirus

Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference in Downing Street, London about Cop26

Coronavirus

'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster...

Sean Galea-Pace

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Volunteers alongside Mayor for Fakenham, Gilly Foortse, at the tree planting ceremony at the surgery.

Tree planted in honour of vaccine volunteers

Aaron McMillan

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Rotary Club of Fakenham & District celebrates 60 years as a club. Bucket collection. Picture: ROTARY

Rotary club hosting meeting to help battle climate change

Aaron McMillan

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Gorleston seafront is covered by a blanket of snow.

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Weather warning in place as snow falls in parts of Norfolk and Waveney

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Send us your pictures of the supermoon. Picture: DANNY LAWSON/PA WIRE

What to see in the sky in December: The 'Cold Moon' and meteor showers

Owen Sennitt

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The rufous bush chat, which is more commonly found in south-eastern Europe, made its way to the mars

Appeal to transform Second World War camp into holiday lets is dismissed

Aaron McMillan

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Christmas

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Norwich Royal Mail sorting office staff processing Christmas cards and gifts on their busiest day of

Sean Galea-Pace

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With Christmas just around the corner, there isn't long to ensure presents and cards reach family and friends before December 25.

Shoppers out in force in Norwich city centre on Black Friday. Photo in 2015. Steve Adams

Which of the major shops are staying closed this Boxing Day?

Sean Galea-Pace

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Holkham Estate Christmas Events

Estate announces jam-packed festive programme with market and canine carols

Owen Sennitt

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Aladdin at Great Yarmouth Town Hall is one of the fantastic pantomimes coming to Norfolk for Christmas 2021.

11 of the best pantomimes and shows running in Norfolk this Christmas

Louisa Baldwin

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Presents, presents, presents... but is that really all Christmas is about, asks Nick Conrad.

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

Owen Sennitt

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Duncan Baker covid testing

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MP 'not concerned' about single Omicron case in north Norfolk

Daniel Hickey

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People in Norwich city centre battle the high winds and rain Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Heavy rain forecast for the rest of the week in Norfolk but snow unlikely

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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A Norfolk council is set to move several of its polling stations, despite fears over the continual e

Breckland District Council

Who should you vote for in Breckland by-election?

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Emergency services were called to Beaton Crescent

'No excuses' is the message as festive anti-drink drive campaign launched

Sean Galea-Pace

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Martin Dupee, Pensthorpe, Norfolk

Pensthorpe offering 'wild' run for fundraiser

Aaron McMillan

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Waitrose: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

Waitrose and Halfords recall items over health and safety concerns

Robbie Nichols

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face mask wearing

New rules introduced today in bid to stop Omicron spread

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Vintage big brother watching you spying eyes surveillance and personal data privacy violation concep

Personal Finance | Promotion

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Peter Sharkey

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The centrepiece of the Maltings commemoration is FÜR DAS KIND / For the Child. A major photographic exhibition

Wells Maltings plan events for Holocaust Memorial Day

Aaron McMillan

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We spoke to people in Fakenham to get their thoughts on 9 Norwich Street.

Your Say: What do Fakenham people think of Norwich Street 'carbuncle'?

Aaron McMillan

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Terry Locke and his partner, Sally Storr, are stuck in South African due to the spread of the Covid Omicron variant

Coronavirus | Video

'Horrendous' - Norfolk couple stuck in South Africa as Omicron spreads

Aaron McMillan

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The Christmas lights were switched on in Wells as part of the town's annual Christmas Tide Festival.

'Best one to date' - Tide festival looks ahead to event

Aaron McMillan

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The Crown stepped up on November 27 to replace the switch-on event, which sadly had to be cancelled due to a weather warning

Fakenham pub saves the day after town's switch on cancelled

Aaron McMillan

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The previous owner of the Albatros on Wells Quayside was told to move the ship to free up space for other boats in 2009.

Nostalgia

How this north Norfolk cargo ship evaded the Nazis

Ben Craske

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Neville Barnes making up parcels for the Toys and Tins appeal.

Fakenham families in need of support from Toys & Tins appeal increases

Aaron McMillan

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Little tern and chick will benefit from the re-planted grass at the new Wells lifeboat station.

How town's new lifeboat station will also help protect wildlife

Aaron McMillan

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News

Can you help bring Christmas cheer to teens in care?

More than 100 young people, who will be spending Christmas in care will be receiving a bag of gifts

Owen Sennitt

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Norfolk County Council launches appeal for gift donations for children in care

We spoke to people in Fakenham to get their thoughts on 9 Norwich Street.

Your Say: What do Fakenham people think of Norwich Street 'carbuncle'?

Aaron McMillan

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The centrepiece of the Maltings commemoration is FÜR DAS KIND / For the Child. A major photographic exhibition

Wells Maltings plan events for Holocaust Memorial Day

Aaron McMillan

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Matthew Browne (right) with Salvation Army corps officer Adrian Allen

Tis the season: Fakenham store makes pair of generous donations

Aaron McMillan

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Kelly Smith, senior beautician at Purely Polished beauty salon and nail bar.

Restaurant and bakery business branches out - into beauty

Stuart Anderson

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Sport

Norfolk's football fans in Wembley ahead of Euro 2020 Final

Ian Odgers, of Dereham, is watching the Euro 2020 final at Wembley - pictured is his arrival

Wembley | Gallery

Donna-Louise Bishop

Hundreds of football fanatics have travelled from Norfolk down to the big smoke in preparation for tonight’s Euro 2020 final.

England v Denmark at The Railway Tavern in DerehamFirst half fan reaction and goal

Euro 2020 | Video

From despair to delirium – Norfolk England fans celebrate Harry Kane winner

Daniel Moxon

England boss Gareth Southgate has warned James Maddison over the increased spotlight he will have to

Gareth Southgate names 33-man provisional England squad for Euro 2020

Daniel Moxon

Football players celebrate a goal

'The players deserve it' - Promotion confirmed for Fakenham Town

Aaron McMillan

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The Davanti Tyres-backed driver, Dan Zelos, 22

Motorsport

Dereham 'rising star' sets sights on racing glory

Abigail Nicholson

Things to do

Pensthorpe offering 'wild' run for fundraiser

Martin Dupee, Pensthorpe, Norfolk

Aaron McMillan

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Pensthorpe is hoping to encourage people to run 'wildly' with a new fundraiser.

The Christmas lights were switched on in Wells as part of the town's annual Christmas Tide Festival.

'Best one to date' - Tide festival looks ahead to event

Aaron McMillan

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Rosemary Dear, vice-chair of the Fakenham Choral Society.

Fakenham choir prepares for first concert in 18 months

Aaron McMillan

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Peter Knight’s Gigspanner an experimental folk band is playing the Wells Maltings on November 29.

Experimental folk band set for Wells gig

Aaron McMillan

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RuPaul's Drag Race star Bimini Bon Boulash has been announced for Wide Skies and Butterflies Festival at the Raynham Estate.

Music | Exclusive

Drag Race star Bimini Bon Boulash announced for new festival at estate

Louisa Baldwin

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Lifestyle

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Vintage big brother watching you spying eyes surveillance and personal data privacy violation concep

Personal Finance | Promotion

Peter Sharkey

Finance expert Peter Sharkey says beware of the Orwellian-style activities of some lead generation firms.

The previous owner of the Albatros on Wells Quayside was told to move the ship to free up space for other boats in 2009.

Nostalgia

How this north Norfolk cargo ship evaded the Nazis

Ben Craske

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Aldiss storage jars

Housing News | Promotion

Storage solutions for every room of the home

Hannah Gosset

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couple in front of the window of a real estate agent

Promotion

Are longer term mortgages good news for home buyers?

Peter Sharkey

Floods 1953 - Cobholm
Residents of Cobholm, Great Yarmouth outside F.W. Hayhow Stores during th

Nostalgia

Do you remember these shocking scenes from floods of the past?

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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