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.

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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.

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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...

yesterday 5

Matthew Senior

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.

yesterday 7

Matthew Senior

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.

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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

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

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 3

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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

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

Woman found dead by railway line is named

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

16.12.2025 3

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

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

Matthew Senior

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 3

Matthew Senior

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 2

Matthew Senior

Former school building could be converted into housing development

A former Fakenham sixth form building could receive a new lease of life as part of a housing development.

11.12.2025 2

Matthew Senior

Vacant village pub once owned by ancestor of Abraham Lincoln goes up for rent

A village pub once owned by an ancestor of American president Abraham Lincoln is looking for new tenants.

11.12.2025 1

Matthew Senior

Man appears in court charged with murder of neighbour in Norfolk village

A man has appeared in court after he was arrested and charged with the murder of his neighbour in a Norfolk village.

10.12.2025 3

Matthew Senior

Two-storey care home with 66 bedrooms could be built in Norfolk town

A new 66-bedroom care home could be built on land in a Norfolk town.

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Man accused of obtaining £21,000 of goods using fake personal details

A man has been accused of obtaining more than £21,000 worth of goods through a fake name and e-mail account.

04.12.2025 5

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Widower slams Norfolk town council after wife's gravestone deemed 'unstable'

A Sheringham widower has slammed a council after his wife's gravestone was deemed "unstable".

04.12.2025 4

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Demolition work begins in preparation for 'long-awaited' Norfolk town swimming pool

Demolition work has begun at a sports centre to make way for a new swimming pool.

04.12.2025 3

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Man accused of obtaining £21,000 of goods using fake personal details

A man has been accused of obtaining more than £21,000 worth of goods through a fake name and e-mail account.

03.12.2025 7

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Part of stable building could be transformed into office space

Part of a stable block in a Norfolk market town could be partially converted into a new office space.

02.12.2025 2

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Hundreds flock to Norfolk market town for annual Christmas lights switch-on

Hundreds of people gathered in a Norfolk market town to celebrate the start of the festive season.

02.12.2025 2

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Christmas tree festival lights up for its 25th anniversary

A Christmas tree festival has been spectacularly lit up for its 25th anniversary.

30.11.2025 3

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Vandals target play equipment in Norfolk village

Play equipment in a Norfolk village has been targeted by vandals.

29.11.2025 2

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Homes bid for Norfolk market town approved despite concerns

Plans to build new homes in a Norfolk market town have been given the green light.

29.11.2025 20

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Lifeboat crew to transform former café into new station amid coastal erosion risk

A Norfolk lifeboat service has announced that it will be relocating its base to a former café amid the threat of continuing coastal erosion.

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North Norfolk beaches rated 'Excellent' for water quality in first time since 2015

North Norfolk's beaches have been rated 'Excellent' for the quality of their bathing water.

27.11.2025 3

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Aldi looking to open new store in Norfolk town as locals asked for views

Locals in a north Norfolk town are being asked to share their views on proposals to build a new Aldi.

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