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All the latest news, things to do and community information for Fakenham, Norfolk.

Host of Fakenham Jubilee events revealed

The Fakenham Events Committee have outlined plans for three days of commemoration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Aaron McMillan

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Detailed plans for the Jubilee weekend in the Fakenham area have been unveiled.
The building on Norwich Street, by Newman's yard.

Repair work set to get under way at 'carbuncle' property

Aaron McMillan

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Volunteers at the Mid Norfolk Foodbank warehouse in Dereham

'It's scary' - foodbank volunteers lift lid on cost of living crisis

Thomas Chapman

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Teresa Kleinhans, bosss of Fakenham's Wensum Dental Practice, has been working hard following a CQC inspection

Dentist staff working round the clock to address 'enforcement action'

Aaron McMillan

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The decision to sell the Parklands site at Pudding Norton was made in March 2020

Council set to sell mobile home site

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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The winner of the Mayor cadet award, Phobe Harris (centre), mum Kara Griffiths, and mayor Gilly Foortse

Four things we learned from Fakenham's annual assembly

Aaron McMillan

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The Victoria Inn, Holkham. Pic: Victoria Inn Holkham

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Holkham pub closes to drinkers to become hotel and restaurant

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Fakenham Academy's pool will close after the last aquafit sessions on August 18 and August 20.

Fakenham swimming pool plans - Everything you need to know

Aaron McMillan

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Plans to bring a new swimming pool to Fakenham have been unveiled. Inset, town mayor, Gilly Foortse 

Plans for new Fakenham swimming pool and sports pitch revealed

Aaron McMillan

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Motocross British Championships at Lyng. MX2

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Spectacular action from British Motocross Championship in north Norfolk

Phil Armes

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Lord Alan Sugar. Picture: PA/Philip Toscano

Apprentice star Alan Sugar visits Norfolk village for pub lunch

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Family of poultry farmer Patrick Joice, set off on the first leg of the 130-mile relay race

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Epic egg and spoon race will continue poultry farmer's charitable legacy

Chris Hill

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Familes at Pensthorpe Natural Park. Photo : Steve Adams

Pensthorpe Natural Park offers new discounted ticket to help families

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Derek Hill started a Gofundme page for his 17-year-old employee Boston after his two motorbikes were stolen

Boss on mission to replace 17-year-old employee's stolen motorbikes

Aaron McMillan

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George Acheson (left) and Tim Duffy (right) by the new heritage trail map outside the Red Lion Lounge

New heritage trail map unveiled in market town

Aaron McMillan

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Emily Amos from Fakenham has thanked Proctor and Gamble who delivered 1248 free Pamper's nappies

Mum's receives personal delivery of 1,200 nappies for autistic son

Aaron McMillan

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Point to Point at Fakenham Racecourse

Tommie storms home to grab Snelling National glory at Fakenham Races

Terry Redhead

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Tattersett Business Park near Fakenham.

Norfolk Live News

Five men arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and equipping for a burglary

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Groups across Fakenham and Dereham have vowed to support households as the cost of living continues to affect people

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Meet the groups helping you to cope with the cost of living

Aaron McMillan

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See inside family home with outdoor swimming pool on sale for £750k

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Paul Bailey, from Binham, has donned his high-vis and is currently out on the A148 near Fakenham to clean up

From tyres to Guinea pigs: Litter picker disgusted at rubbish on A148

Aaron McMillan

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Two people have been injured after a car rolled over on Dunton Road near Fakenham.

Norfolk Live News

Two injured as car rolls in crash near Fakenham

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Volunteers at the Fakenham Area Conservation Team receive their new van from Norfolk Commercials aft

'Literally saved us' - New van helps secure conservation group's future

Aaron McMillan

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A biker who died in a crash on the B1146 Dereham Road in Colkirk, near Fakenham, has ben named

Biker who died in crash near Fakenham named

Thomas Chapman

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Nigel Middleton Conservation Officer at Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve releasing the beavers on April 21

Nature reserve introduces Eurasian beavers to the Wensum Valley

Aaron McMillan

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Clarissa Belson with First Focus service users outside their centre on Oak Streek in Fakenham. 

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Community group needs volunteers as cost of living causes high demand

Aaron McMillan

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Households are facing a cost of living crisis with higher energy bill and rising fuel and food price

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Cost of living: Four in five 'worse off' than last year, survey reveals

Thomas Chapman

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Kristi Fletcher from Fakenham suffering from long covid and is looking for support. 

'Everything smells of rotten cabbage' - Long covid sufferer's plea for help

Aaron McMillan

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The public loos on Queen’s Road car park in Fakenham were demolished on April 25

Town centre toilets demolished ahead of upgrade

Aaron McMillan

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Police are looking for a driver after a teen was left with arm injuries following a hit and run.

Teen motorcyclist put in hospital by hit and run crash

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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