Dereham Times | Business https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/business/ Dereham Times Business en-gb Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:33:29 +0000 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:33:29 +0000 https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Dereham Times | Business https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/business/ Hundreds of jobs in Norfolk at risk as major chain files for administration https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26681377.thousands-jobs-risk-poundland-enters-administration/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0000 bc54a7982f334c9f2c98c78c4d38d3bd liam.soanes@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Soanes Replacement doors and worktops are transforming kitchens across the UK https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26677906.replacement-doors-worktops-transforming-kitchens-across-uk/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 b7f7e7b3f582c1e45fff7f905095a590 Norfolk business leaders react to the Budget https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26679162.norfolk-business-leaders-react-autumn-budget/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0000 9069ebb48784780793c92aa5a6d164e7 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Hundreds of jobs at risk as discount retail giant nears collapse https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26679060.hundreds-jobs-risk-poundland-nears-collapse/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0000 654fb6fceb813bedcb50f276d9eddf83 liam.soanes@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Soanes Thousands of Norfolk households to receive £100 energy bill payment from government https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26676602.norfolk-households-receive-100-energy-bill-payment/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000 e78e4752d1c40bde4c2e210b6ffcd1da adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Dereham Otters win 36 medals at Diss Open Meet as swimmers hit key milestones https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26661727.dereham-otters-swim-team-win-36-medals-diss-open-meet/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0000 f2336722867a8bf5e3b1195fe254ce6f sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Farm shop, café and bakery given the go-ahead to extend opening hours https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26676736.new-caf-farm-shop-near-dereham-extend-opening-hours/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 f2073c9c2d6c6f8245bf79497377e5a3 Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Dereham care professional wins top award for helping service user gain independence https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26670963.dereham-care-professional-wins-2026-kerry-care-award/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:58:00 +0000 2c6eda375dbcf484b7720b0cacfe11ba sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Norfolk's businesses brace for Budget... but what will the chancellor announce today? https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26654579.can-norfolk-businesses-expect-autumn-budget/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 a47ff9c3d71de186322005f4e8d4077d adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Wetherspoon issues statement after customer 'turned away over poppy' https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26672868.wetherspoon-statement-customer-turned-away-poppy/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0000 c1692256e8a1f295d835d08d4fe18d99 ben.fieldhouse@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Fieldhouse Dereham Halloween trail to raise funds for Norfolk Accident Rescue Service https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26666441.moorgate-halloween-trail-dereham-set-raise-funds-nars/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 01fa1504b4ab9d1cd2930a90eb0a7aca sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Vacant hotel and pub sold at auction more than 18 months after pouring last pint https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26664959.kings-head-dereham-sold-auction-238-000/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:44 +0100 96df48b73e8985e9f822bd4f20f2198c Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Film crew spotted at Norfolk pub as owners tease 'something exciting' https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26664059.mystery-film-crews-take-brisley-bell-near-dereham/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100 1b16788a0cad09cceba80f4dfaae18a6 hallie.taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Hallie Taylor Replacement doors and worktops are transforming kitchens across the UK https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26655139.replacement-doors-worktops-transforming-kitchens-across-uk/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 81a916629e7eb81bb9928916760e498b One of town's longest-standing businesses celebrates showroom move https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26660319.new-tufted-flooring-studio-site-praised-dereham-community/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0100 09a5396c5aa000f39847056a1b2ed4fa Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Norfolk pub 'with beautiful rooms' named among best in the UK https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26660832.brisley-bell-near-dereham-named-among-best-uk/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:48:00 +0100 2d171eac6d02bf56bef16bef6996ccc9 ben.fieldhouse@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Fieldhouse Norfolk hall could be saved by new charity hoping to raise £500k in just weeks https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26662587.charity-hopes-raise-500k-purchase-whitwell-hall/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 082da0b9e9230da85be3d87fd0427060 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Norfolk food business announces closure after four years https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26659895.pura-vida-pans-norfolk-announces-closure-four-years/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0100 d45ebc0537fce2831d1228f52d105a2c phoebe.ozanne@newsquest.co.uk | Phoebe Ozanne Fears a quarter of East's firms could shrink or close in the coming months https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26652402.fears-quarter-easts-firms-close-shrink-coming-months/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 598549731be65208fba286535d319211 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Major bakery chain opens doors to newest Norfolk branch https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26639636.new-greggs-store-dereham-opens-doors-customers/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0100 739ba1d57d096b18ad122ccc61e5cc52 phoebe.ozanne@newsquest.co.uk | Phoebe Ozanne New 24/7 parcel locker installed at town club to support grassroots football https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26655733.new-parcel-locker-installed-dereham-town-football-club/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0100 6f6142a30725dcb8977bae5f4a81434e Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Fireworks retailers warn of shortage ahead of Bonfire Night after China factory blast https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26649960.fireworks-retailers-warn-bonfire-night-rocket-shortage/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 7c0108ae54e4007c42b7b7fc70c3d199 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Replacement doors and worktops are transforming kitchens across the UK https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26631993.replacement-doors-worktops-transforming-kitchens-across-uk/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 dc9de36c2ac67c888bc6f7013c83e264 Retailer recalls mattresses over risk of fire after failing flammability testing https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26636455.mattressman-recalls-two-mattress-models-fire-risk/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0100 fc99eadb653706c0ddfd22ae3b9ea8dd adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Pub reassures customers it is here to stay despite building being put up for sale https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26634229.dereham-pub-reassures-regulars-building-hits-market/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:25:00 +0100 fb4d3b54252dcc9fc2388f5a845f8e8a hallie.taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Hallie Taylor Why halving tax on hiring youngsters could help East's firms end unemployment crisis https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26628637.halving-employers-ni-young-people-help-firms-east/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 8c1e3dff2380f765e251015fc4eac6e1 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Free 'Big Breckland Breakfast' event aims to support farmers and rural communities https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26628917.free-big-breckland-breakfast-event-will-support-farmers/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 34b8ed9c276788fd2d9898f6121348aa chris.hill@newsquest.co.uk | Chris Hill PureGym opens new 24/7 venue in town as part of expansion of business https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26630449.puregym-opening-new-24-7-facility-former-dereham-lidl/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0100 e69c1c21932561d64222ea9b566ef2b3 Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Licensing bid for business hoping to 'demystify' and 'celebrate' love of wine https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26626428.premises-licence-application-gestin-wines-hockering/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0100 5abcebc4d6469d79d59bebe73c6ce966 Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior What's behind Norfolk's growing obsession with private dog fields? https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26547529.dog-walking-fields-rise-norfolk/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0100 b5c333b71b14c757d6ecd6c7c9c112b9 phoebe.ozanne@newsquest.co.uk | Phoebe Ozanne New Dereham charity shop seeks volunteers ahead of October opening https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26624556.tapping-house-seeks-volunteers-new-dereham-charity-shop/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:06 +0100 43692c113d555c2b425379ba2f5840ad sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Artisan sea salt company backed by one of Norfolk’s most famous businesses https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26594531.saltwrights-norfolk-sea-salt-company-backed-jarrolds/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 60c7480678b120cb2f320e752a9fff75 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker How AI is changing weather forecasting... and what it could mean for Norfolk's firms https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26602576.weatherquest-says-ai-changing-face-forecasting/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 97804b2d7183495a2d9377ff956a9a86 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Discount retailers expand across Norfolk with new stores and jobs https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26596805.discount-chains-opened-new-norfolk-stores/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 a451c4191c002c488701061f87c876ed harry.jackaman-pegg@newsquest.co.uk | Harry Jackaman-Pegg Diesel prices hit record high of £2 a litre as car sales in the county fall https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26603366.diesel-car-sales-fall-fuel-prices-hit-record-2-litre/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 6e462769cd2b16029940685e9db452cb adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker From new retailers to fine-dining spots: 5 changes coming to Norfolk this October https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26600186.5-business-changes-coming-norfolk-october-2026/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0100 59caea967256dc1fe663e71c1061cb50 phoebe.ozanne@newsquest.co.uk | Phoebe Ozanne Diesel crisis looms with warnings over fuel rationing and speed restrictions https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26598958.diesel-crisis-prompts-fuel-rationing-speed-restriction-fears/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 3567237f9f5f14c881d6ba51cc3f0d8b adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Farm shop café celebrates milestone birthday after a year of homemade bakes https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26598660.award-winning-algys-caf-marks-first-year-bintree/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0100 b86a08a58f566414080464eb9af107f2 hallie.taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Hallie Taylor Diesel crisis could cost Norfolk firm over £500,000 more each year, boss warns https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26595270.diesel-crisis-cost-sanders-coaches-500k-year/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 8162131d8f386d340b7a09da620f9bf8 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Chief executive of region's energy group to step down after three years https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26591471.kevin-keable-step-eeegr-chief-executive/?ref=rss Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 90e373d79af5d13c0931d20ac74157be adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Couple reopen pub which had sat vacant since 2022 https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26587433.noon-gun-pub-little-fransham-a47-finally-opens/?ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0100 bcdd91048e81060ab1c99ce2c4d3223c ben.fieldhouse@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Fieldhouse Vacant hotel and pub set to go up for auction 18 months after closing down https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26580866.kings-head-dereham-go-auction-closure/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:21:38 +0100 1f3e7604b0bc7e1693f4f5070709250f Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Estate agency avoids being wound up in High Court over alleged tax debts https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26577274.hmrc-petition-wind-starkings-watson-dismissed/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0100 98715fedb9be347ae83761c1676074a3 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker East's businesses to benefit from new £140m investment fund https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26571806.firms-benefit-140m-east-england-investment-fund/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 12efceea9fc026952c0a865125dc9416 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker 'Future of firms depends on it' - Businesses urge chancellor to undo Budget 'damage' https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26570031.norfolks-businesses-reveal-autumn-budget-wish-list/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1c4ebe012d7f9a95810a95f9fe3dcac7 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Historic pub warns customers of £50 scam ahead of its first Christmas market https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26567766.george-hotel-dereham-warns-public-50-scam/?ref=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0100 b78224c680a082951ea53cd462c5c519 hallie.taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Hallie Taylor Mother's pride in expanding family business which started as just five-acre plot https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26555798.equestrian-centre-dereham-doubles-size-two-arenas/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 e4c77d7fcf99e7a70fe5a066bb232daa ben.fieldhouse@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Fieldhouse The cheapest places for petrol and diesel in Norfolk as prices soar https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26561302.cheapest-place-buy-petrol-norfolk-today/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0100 d892a82fcadb7c95dae33f8633696c04 harry.jackaman-pegg@newsquest.co.uk | Harry Jackaman-Pegg Village pub embarks on 'exciting new chapter' as sole focus of its owners https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26558205.new-chapter-lodge-north-tuddenham-near-dereham/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:07:00 +0100 188bf0393ab476565aefd01179775956 Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Norwich Airport strikes could have lasting impact on region's economy, experts warn https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26549156.norwich-airport-strikes-cause-lasting-reputational-damage/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 59bdd5e1c6022bfb2db8e91539622fec adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker