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Owners turn former deli into concierge business

Teresa Haughey, owner of Ostrich Concierge on Oak Street in Fakenham. Picture: Danielle Booden

Aaron McMillan

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The director of a concierge business said they did not want to leave an empty unit in the town as they transform their deli into a new shop and office.
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Opinion: Shock tactics needed for retirement saving

Peter Sharkey

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The Harper, a new boutique hotel in the former home of Langham Glass on the north Norfolk coast.

Two Norfolk hotels named among the best in the country

Robbie Nichols

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Andrew Field is closing his Fakenham shop, Broadland Shoes, at the end of November

Shoe shop set to close after more than two decades in business

Aaron McMillan

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Sarah Simonds (left, centre) with friends and Mayor of Swaffham, Judy Anscombe, outside the Artichoke on London Street.

Women's fashion store beats the odds and opens new premises

Aaron McMillan

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Lisbon, Portugal old town cityscape at dusk

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Opinion: Is Portugal the best place to retire to?

Peter Sharkey

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There With You This Winter

What to do if your energy supplier goes bust

Jon King

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We asked business owners in Fakenham what their week's trading has been like with the ongoing fuel shortages.

Fakenham businesses on how fuel situation has hit their trade

Aaron McMillan

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Unrecognizable male reading email on laptop while relaxing on beach

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Opinion: Are stock markets looking frothy?

Peter Sharkey

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Sacha Beales (centre) owner of Drip Drop Bake Stop, along with the staff at the stall.

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Market traders' fears over continued fuel crisis

Aaron McMillan

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North Norfolk key workers have shared the impact of fuel panic buying 

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North Norfolk key workers share impact of fuel panic buying

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Owner and founder of Succulents by Samuel, Sam Bayfield, at one of the Norfolk events he attended.

From hobby to business: Student sees house plant business grow

Aaron McMillan

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We asked venues in Fakenham about how busy they have been with Christmas bookings.

'People want to go all out' - Christmas bookings pour in to Fakenham venues

Aaron McMillan

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Shaun Brooker from Downham Market is the new owner of Hempton Road business park in Fakenham.

Boss looks to improve security at Fakenham business park

Aaron McMillan

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The new owners of J. Metcalf Jewellers in Fakenham, Ross Chapman (left) and Harry Rutter

'Exceptional' - Fakenham jewellers thank town for warm welcome

Aaron McMillan

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Senior active couple running, walking and talking in the park. Healthy lifestyle

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Personal finance: What price do you put on contentment?

Peter Sharkey

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Frank's Bar in Norwich has added additional seating along Bedford Street.

Al fresco culture here to stay as government plans to make it permanent

Sarah Burgess

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Portrait of senior tourist couple in town using a map. Mature man and woman using map while sightsee

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Opinion: More people expected to choose retirement after pandemic

Peter Sharkey

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Man hand holding a half pint of beer from a wooden table in an English pub.

Which are your favourite pubs, cafés and restaurants in Norfolk?

Lauren Cope

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Young family couple talking with property real estate agent about home loan contract purchase agreem

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Could equity release solve the problem of interest-only mortgages?

Peter Sharkey

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Man playing piano

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Opinion: How to save 'little and often'

Charles Bliss

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Sheep grazing on clover mixes at the Holkham Estate

Farming

Soil-boosting trial takes farm 'back to the future'

Chris Hill

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Indoor shot of young European Caucasian girl looking at financial documents at home with deeply bore

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Opinion: Research is important to your investment portfolio

Peter Sharkey

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Hannah Clark the owner and founder of The Scented barn which sells sustainable wax melts.

'Anything is possible': 21-year-old uses lockdown to launch business

Sabrina Johnson

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An adult hipster son with glasses and senior father indoors at home, hugging.

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Opinion: Simple planning could help save money on Inheritance Tax

Peter Sharkey

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Opinion: The two golden rules for long-term investing

Peter Sharkey

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Adam Goymour, company director, with one of the more menacing dinosaurs at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure

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What will change at Norfolk's big attractions from July 19?

Thomas Chapman

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Rob Battersby managing partner for LSB Pigs with the pigs grazing on grass cover mixes at a farm in East Rudham

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Grazing on grass means happier pigs - and a healthier environment

Chris Hill

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Norfolk farmer Algy Garrod with the teepees at his pop-up campsite at Themethorpe, near Fakenham

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Pop-up campsite grows alongside expanding farm shop

Chris Hill

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Aged couple signing and filling documents at home

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Opinion: Is the pension ‘triple lock’ under threat?

Peter Sharkey

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