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Taylor's Café will be reopening next week Monday.

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New owners of café are set to reopen in north Norfolk

Unveiling of a memorial wall to honour airmen that did not return will take place next week.

Unveiling of a memorial wall to honour airmen that did not return will take place next week.

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Memorial wall to brave airman to be unveilled after four years of effort

An exciting audio-visual quiz is to take place in north Norfolk

An exciting audio-visual quiz is to take place in north Norfolk

Quiz with a difference coming to village hall

South Creake sculptures vandalised

South Creake sculptures vandalised

Heartbreak as village green carvings vandalised

Works on a roundabout development taking place in a market town are expected to last eight months.

Works on a roundabout development taking place in a market town are expected to last eight months.

Planning and development

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All you need to know about roundabout works on town's bypass

An information drop-in event was held by RWE to

An information drop-in event was held by RWE to

Planning and development

Concerns about impact of offshore windfarm addressed in market town

Peter Shaw performed

Peter Shaw performed

Briston centre raises money through live music night

Reepham's town council chairman has resigned from his position following plans to move forward with a skate park.

Reepham's town council chairman has resigned from his position following plans to move forward with a skate park.

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Council chairman quits after colleagues make key decision when he missed meeting

A new upholstery business has opened in Fakenham.

A new upholstery business has opened in Fakenham.

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New upholsterer is part of 'driving force' of town businesses

People in Fakenham have shared their concern about one of the town's last banks closing.

People in Fakenham have shared their concern about one of the town's last banks closing.

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'This has really hit me' - Lloyds Bank branch closure rocks market town

Meadow Walk pathway was left unkempt for months for being cut.

Meadow Walk pathway was left unkempt for months for being cut.

Planning and development

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Who will take on the Great Bramble Barrier of Fakenham?

Christopher Cushing, who represents Fakenham Lancaster North ward, has said the start date for the Fakenham Urban Extension plan has been delayed.

Christopher Cushing, who represents Fakenham Lancaster North ward, has said the start date for the Fakenham Urban Extension plan has been delayed.

Planning and development

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950 homes scheme delayed at least a month over funding uncertainty

A headteacher has advised parents at his school of precautionary measures to address ceiling concerns, which means some pupils will not be starting as expected.

A headteacher has advised parents at his school of precautionary measures to address ceiling concerns, which means some pupils will not be starting as expected.

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Safety concerns delay start of term for pupils at Norfolk school

Tiffany Wright, who manages her family's caravan site, which also welcomes horses to its property, has said the housing development will impact her holiday business.

Tiffany Wright, who manages her family's caravan site, which also welcomes horses to its property, has said the housing development will impact her holiday business.

Planning and development

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Holiday caravan site's fears over major housing development for town

An art work by Sara Edwards

An art work by Sara Edwards

North Norfolk set to host renowned artists' exhibition

The inaugural Fakenham Film Festival will spotlight community events

The inaugural Fakenham Film Festival will spotlight community events

Fakenham Film Festival to showcase local talent on big screen

The fires that started at East Hills near Wells-next-the-Sea last week have since been extinguished.

The fires that started at East Hills near Wells-next-the-Sea last week have since been extinguished.

Man released on bail following blaze near Norfolk seaside beauty spot

The auction will be online

The auction will be online

Online auction offers chance to own rare vintage radios

Morrisons in Fakenham to get more charging points.

Morrisons in Fakenham to get more charging points.

Planning and development

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Supermarket to install more EV charging points

Plans for Travis Perkins to see a shipping contained used as a welfare facility have been submitted.

Plans for Travis Perkins to see a shipping contained used as a welfare facility have been submitted.

Planning and development

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Builder's merchant could get a welfare container at its town site

There is a Flamingo Festival at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve

There is a Flamingo Festival at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve

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Half-price entry for children at upcoming flamingo festival

The home on Dereham Road has lodged plans to build a stable.

The home on Dereham Road has lodged plans to build a stable.

Planning and development

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Plans to build a stable at £3m home have been lodged

Villagers battling a plague of flies expressed their frustration at a meeting with MP Jerome Mayhew.

Villagers battling a plague of flies expressed their frustration at a meeting with MP Jerome Mayhew.

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Villagers describe 'intolerable summer' of fly infestations at meeting

A team of locomotive enthusiasts are raising money to have their trains overhauled.

A team of locomotive enthusiasts are raising money to have their trains overhauled.

How you can help give historic locomotives a new lease of life

People have expressed anger over the development of 47 homes in a Norfolk seaside destination.

People have expressed anger over the development of 47 homes in a Norfolk seaside destination.

Planning and development

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Anger over 47 homes planned for Norfolk seaside destination

Villagers in Great Snoring will gather tonight to share their grievances over a fly infestation that has long taken over the village.

Villagers in Great Snoring will gather tonight to share their grievances over a fly infestation that has long taken over the village.

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Fly infested village to hold meeting to tackle insect problem

Seven women in Fakenham have lost a total of 37st between them.

Seven women in Fakenham have lost a total of 37st between them.

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Super slimmers who lost 37st dubbed a "huge inspiration" to others

Jerome Mayhew is petitioning to save a £11m pool project in Fakenham.

Jerome Mayhew is petitioning to save a £11m pool project in Fakenham.

Local government

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MP demands £9.9m investment for new pool is given green light

The former Fakenham Academy site on Wells Road came onto the market last year.

The former Fakenham Academy site on Wells Road came onto the market last year.

Planning and development

Old caretaker's building at former sixth form site could get new lease of life

Pupils at Fakenham Academy are

Pupils at Fakenham Academy are

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Fakenham Academy pupils share secret to great results for next exam generation

A pub in north Norfolk was without internet for nearly a week after a tree fell on the village's telephone wires.

A pub in north Norfolk was without internet for nearly a week after a tree fell on the village's telephone wires.

Fallen tree branch causes chaos in village as internet goes down

Successful martial arts school that recently finished fourth at the Kuk Sool Won European Championships has moved premises.

Successful martial arts school that recently finished fourth at the Kuk Sool Won European Championships has moved premises.

Martial arts school moves to pets premises

Reepham High School has applied to have the restrictions on the running times of its heat pumps lifted.

Reepham High School has applied to have the restrictions on the running times of its heat pumps lifted.

Planning and development

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Neighbours try to stop school's 'noisy' heat pumps running 24 hours a day

Those living in a community have complained about how efforts to rewild an estate have left areas untidy.

Those living in a community have complained about how efforts to rewild an estate have left areas untidy.

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'Rewilding? It's just a scruffy mess!' say families living on 'unkempt' estate

Simon Turner, owner and managing director of Sharrington Strawberries, hopes to have the farm's barn transformed into a café and shop.

Simon Turner, owner and managing director of Sharrington Strawberries, hopes to have the farm's barn transformed into a café and shop.

Planning and development

Norfolk strawberry farm unveils plans for a expanded shop and café

People have complained about a decrease in utilities during the time a major festival took place at Holkham Hall Estate.

People have complained about a decrease in utilities during the time a major festival took place at Holkham Hall Estate.

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Bear Grylls stole my water! Did a major festival cause a drop in pressure?

Harry Besley has reached Norfolk

Harry Besley has reached Norfolk

Young sailor journeys around UK to promote marine electrification

New businesses are hoping to bring a vibrancy back to Fakenham.

New businesses are hoping to bring a vibrancy back to Fakenham.

'The high street is not dead!' - New shops hope to bring Norfolk town to life

Nineteen new homes could be built on the outskirts of Little Snoring.

Nineteen new homes could be built on the outskirts of Little Snoring.

Planning and development

Village with 650 people could grow after plans for 19 homes lodged

There are many activities to choose from, including archery

There are many activities to choose from, including archery

Fakenham fitness fiesta extends to ten days of diverse activities

A community action group has formed to help repair 9 Norwich Street, which has been described as an

A community action group has formed to help repair 9 Norwich Street, which has been described as an

Planning and development

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Action group vows to tackle 'ongoing blight' on Norfolk high street

The owners of the Blue Boar Inn have spoken out against campaigns to use the premises as a community hub.

The owners of the Blue Boar Inn have spoken out against campaigns to use the premises as a community hub.

Planning and development

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Pub owners blast 'hurtful and spiteful' comments over its future

Fakenham opened its first community shed to combat loneliness to encourage labour-based skills for the town.

Fakenham opened its first community shed to combat loneliness to encourage labour-based skills for the town.

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How a shed will help men combat loneliness in Norfolk market town

A new jewellery store is almost ready to open in Fakenham.

A new jewellery store is almost ready to open in Fakenham.

Jewellery designer 'thrilled' to be opening new store on Norfolk high street

Practices that were formerly operated by Compass Clinic have been acquired by Damira Dental Studios.

Practices that were formerly operated by Compass Clinic have been acquired by Damira Dental Studios.

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Reopening of two dental practices without NHS services will affect thousands

A town council has said that inspections will be carried out across its two cemeteries in the coming months.

A town council has said that inspections will be carried out across its two cemeteries in the coming months.

Local government

Inspections and cost increases - here's what's happening at two Norfolk cemeteries

Chris Esposito, owner of Esposito’s Snack Bar, will be starting his own phone repair business.

Chris Esposito, owner of Esposito’s Snack Bar, will be starting his own phone repair business.

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68-year-old burger chef turns his hand to phone repairs in new venture

Concerns have been raised over whether funding will be approved for a new swimming pool.

Concerns have been raised over whether funding will be approved for a new swimming pool.

Planning and development

Sinking feeling? £11m project stuck in limbo with government yet to approve

Discover Sculthorpe Moor's new summer activities for children and families

Discover Sculthorpe Moor's new summer activities for children and families

Sculthorpe Moor to host family-friendly summer 'Discovery Days'

Lesley Weston is delighted at upheld decision to keep the Blue Boar Inn as an asset of community value.

Lesley Weston is delighted at upheld decision to keep the Blue Boar Inn as an asset of community value.

Local government

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The last pub in the village... Campaigners 'thrilled' as council rejects housing plan

The ride is suitable for all ages and skill levels

The ride is suitable for all ages and skill levels

Affordable, community-organised cycling ride returns to North Norfolk

World War II Langham Dome marks three major anniversaries with grand celebration

World War II Langham Dome marks three major anniversaries with grand celebration

A trip down memory lane at Langham Dome's Big Birthday Bash

Harry Kirk returned home after a plea from his mother

Harry Kirk returned home after a plea from his mother

'We love him so much' - Mother's plea helps to find missing son

Plans for a property near a business park has been given the go-ahead for an additional two buildings to be built.

Plans for a property near a business park has been given the go-ahead for an additional two buildings to be built.

Planning and development

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Plans have been approved for new warehouses near a former RAF airfield