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Video Baroness 'Thrift' on Johnny Depp, the Queen Mother and leaving her Norfolk home

08:23 Caroline Culot

Norfolk Baroness Patricia Rawlings on the stairs of her Burnham Market home. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

The politician dubbed 'Baroness Thrift' is preparing to downsize from her Norfolk home of 30 years. Caroline Culot spoke exclusively to Baroness Patricia Rawlings about politics, Hollywood stars and the Queen Mother

Video 'We put our own savings into it' - what is life like as a pub landlord?

06:30 Lauren Cope

Michelle Payne, landlady at the Ingate Pub in Beccles. Photo: Victoria Pertusa

Up and down the country, pubs are closing, as costs rise and numbers of punters dwindle. In some corners, though, optimism remains. Lauren Cope reports.

Driver stopped on industrial estate with fishing rod was 'looking for a lake'

Yesterday, 15:36 Thomas Chapman

A driver stopped in Dereham produced a fishing rod and claimed he was looking for a lake. Picture: Getty Images

A driver who produced a fishing rod and claimed he was looking for a lake has been charged with numerous driving offences.

Village earmarked for development containing 80 new homes

Yesterday, 14:05 Thomas Chapman

A planning application for up to 79 new homes on land in Sporle, near Swaffham, has been submitted to Breckland Council. Picture: Google Maps

A village could get nearly 80 new homes after plans were submitted for a large housing development.

Firefighters rescue dog from house fire

Yesterday, 11:54 David Bale

A dog was rescued from a house fire in north Norfolk.

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Breckland towns get new electric car charging points

Yesterday, 11:51 Thomas Chapman

New electric car charging points have been installed in Dereham and Swaffham. Picture: Breckland Council

A pair of Breckland towns are the latest to benefit from new rapid electric car chargers.

Spot the scam: five cold calling scams Norfolk residents need to watch out for

Yesterday, 10:23 Abigail Nicholson

Norfolk County Council along with Norfolk police have warned about multiple scams trying to catch residents out. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Norfolk County Council and Norfolk police have warned about multiple scams trying to catch residents out.

Community invited to celebrate life of stock car racing legend

Man, 77, died from sepsis after eight-hour wait to get into hospital

Norfolk NHS staff take 100,000 sick days in a year due to mental health issues

£75,000 donation from Norfolk Superhero Challenge to day care centre

Time limit trial to be introduced in town centre car parks

'Food handlers were not washing their hands properly' - north Norfolk takeaway given one star hygiene rating

Man admits involvement at £1m cannabis factory

Mid-Norfolk students celebrate 'another wonderful year' of A-level results

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Dereham Sport

'We feel well prepared for the start of the season' - Gusterson on Dereham Town's opener

06:00 Rene Kendal

Dereham management team Adam Gusterson, left, and Olly Willis Picture: Ian Burt

Adam Gusterson has targeted a battle at the top end of the table as Dereham begin their BetVictor North Division campaign today.

Dereham streets will be packed for Sunday's annual 5k race

Thu, 07:30 CHRIS WISE

The Dereham 5k race is now a popular event on the county's running calendar. Picture: Archant

The streets of Dereham will soon be filled with runners competing in the ninth annual Dereham 5k Town Race.

Dereham Golf Club's Junior Open was a tournament to remember

Thursday, August 8, 2019 SIMON CRANE

Chloe Tabard on the eighth green after her hole in one Picture: CLUB

Dereham Golf Club's 30th anniversary Junior Open on Friday produced plenty of excellent play, including a hole in one and a brilliant round of 66.

Football club's rallying cry to help the Magpies soar and 'achieve something really special'

Thursday, August 1, 2019 Donna-Louise Bishop

Dereham Town Football Club is calling on local people to show their support for the Magpies. Pictured is fans at Bury. Picture: DTFC

It was formed 135 years ago with a goal for success.

Police officer smashes record for swimming across the Wash

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Stuart Anderson

Donna Flannagan, of Dereham, with her daughters Dakota and Enya, who greeted their mum after she became the fastest woman to swim across the Wash from Lincolnshire to Norfolk. Picture: Supplied by Travis Flannagan

A police officer battled choppy water and sea sickness, and had to contend with jellyfish and even a bull seal to become the fastest woman to ever swim across the Wash.

Dereham Events

Fakenham Free Music Festival: Everything you need to know

Tue, 12:35 Abigail Nicholson

Fakenham Music Festival. Photo: Keith Osborn

Music lovers are getting ready to enjoy Fakenham's third annual free music festival.

Gallery Review: Children's book exhibition is a 'fabulous find' for summer

Thursday, August 8, 2019 Donna-Louise Bishop

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is holding a co-curated exhibition called Once Upon a Time. Pictured is a Adam Clarke (6) and brother James in the Reading Den. Picture: DONNA-LOUISE BISHOP

Looking for somewhere different to take the kids during the holidays? Reporter DONNA-LOUISE BISHOP explains why a special children's book exhibition might just be the ideal day out.

'We waited months for this' - music fans react to cancellation of Houghton Festival

Thursday, August 8, 2019 Matthew Farmer

The festival entrance to the Houghton estate, without the expected crowds PICTURE: Matthew Farmer

Music fans and festival workers have expressed their disappointment over the last-minute cancellation of a major dance event in Norfolk.

Video 9 things to do with the kids in Norfolk when it rains

Thursday, August 8, 2019 Louisa Baldwin

Mckenzie Dolman at Gravity Trampoline Park Credit: DENISE BRADLEY

From a trampoline park to adventure play centre, don't let bad weather rain on your parade with plenty of brilliant indoor activities to enjoy in Norfolk.